In the first ever Earth Summit, held in 1992, we were on track towards a 3.6 - 4°C global warming. Today we are looking at the 2.7 to 3.1°C range, and we already have national commitments to lower it further to 2.1°C. BUT, climate “safety” demands <1.5°C warming levels. Emissions are still growing in absolute terms. And, ~3/4 of the current national pledges lack adequate plans to make them a reality
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In the first ever Earth Summit, held in 1992, we were on track towards a 3.6 - 4°C global warming. Today we are looking at the 2.7 to 3.1°C range, and we already have national commitments to lower it further to 2.1°C. BUT, climate “safety” demands <1.5°C warming levels. Emissions are still growing in absolute terms. And, ~3/4 of the current national pledges lack adequate plans to make them a reality