'Irreversible' environmental disasters loom as global temperatures rise
based on an article by Anaelle JONAH France 24 10 October 2024
A major study warns that even temporarily exceeding the 1.5°C global warming limit could lead to irreversible consequences, including rising sea levels and mass biodiversity loss. With global emissions still rising, scientists stress that hopes of reversing climate overshoot without drastic action are dangerously misguided.
Earthâs âvital signsâ show humanityâs future in balance
The Guardian, Damian Carrington, Environment editor 8 October 2024
Record emissions, temperatures and population mean more scientists are looking into possibility of societal collapse, report says.
Many of Earthâs âvital signsâ have hit record extremes, indicating that âthe future of humanity hangs in the balanceâ, a group of the worldâs most senior climate experts have said.
Global survey reveals âtruly astonishingâ consensus for stronger climate action
The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of a landmark public opinion poll conducted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has shown.
UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres World Environment Day 5 June 2024
Humanity Needs âExit Ramp off Road to Climate Hellâ, Secretary-General Insists, Urging Bolder, Faster Action to Save Planet
Today is World Environment Day. It is also the day that the European Commissionâs Copernicus Climate Change Service officially reports May 2024 as the hottest May in recorded history.
based on Damian Carrington The Guardian Weekly 17 May 2024
In a 2024 survey of 843 scientists leading the IPCC since 2018, with 380 responding, 77% believe the global temperature increase will reach 2.5°C, 42% expect more than 3°C, and only 6% think 1.5°C will be achieved. Most say the target is dead.
