Climate emergency: Only 6 years left before global carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5°C is exhausted

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-11-14 23:52:15

The remaining carbon budgets for limiting warming to 1.7°C and 2°C are projected to be depleted within the next 14 and 27 years, respectively, if carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions continue at current levels, the report warns. In 2024, CO₂ emissions are expected to be 52 per cent higher than pre-industrial levels.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/emerging-market-and-developing-countries-require-climate-investments-of-23-25-trillion-annually-by-2030-report