Countries have a 14% chance of keeping global warming below 1.5C even in the most optimistic scenario where all net-zero pledges are met, according to an analysis by the UN’s environment program. Current emissions-cutting plans put the world on course for up-to 2.9C of global warming and that’s assuming nations fulfill their unconditional commitments.

  • egg1918 [she/her]50•7 months ago

    Current emissions-cutting plans put the world on course for up-to 2.9C of global warming and that’s assuming nations fulfill their unconditional commitments.

    Jesus Christ we're going to blow right past 3 degrees aren't we? We're done, this is it desolate

    • InevitableSwing [none/use name]30•7 months ago

      I didn't even bother to read beyond that.

      Jesus Christ we're going to blow right past 3 degrees aren't we? We're done, this is it desolate

      Also I made a joke at nearly exactly the same time you commented - https://hexbear.net/comment/4288535