‘Fragile, imperfect’ deal to stop global warming needs nations to act fast

If countries don’t start acting with a sense of urgency on climate change, there will be zero net-zero

15 November 2021 - 19:42

In the climate race, global warming is winning. Countries have not flexed the muscle needed to carry the planet they have harmed across the finish line to a degree of safety — a cap on global warming of 1.5ºC...

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