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Top climate scientist declares 2C climate goal 'dead'

A paper led by climatologist James Hansen concludes that Earth's climate is more sensitive to rising greenhouse gases than previously thought, and the goal of limiting global warming to 2°C by 2100 is now 'impossible'.
The paper forecasts temperatures staying at or above 1.5°C in the coming years, devastating coral reefs and fueling intense storms, before rising to around 2.0°C by 2045.
It estimates that polar ice melt and freshwater injection into the North Atlantic will trigger the shutdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation within the next 20-30 years, leading to major problems including sea level rise.

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NationofChange

New study says International Target of two degree Celsius is ‘dead’

The study determined that a combination of a reduction in shipping pollution and an increase in emissions with cause Earth to warm by two degree Celsius by 2045.

1 month ago

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Observador

Scientist warns that the objective of keeping global warming below 2 °C “is dead”

James Hansen blames global energy consumption and “lack of realism in climate assessment”. The scientific community speaks of “speculation” and is skeptical about the study's hypotheses.

1 month ago·Portugal

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Liberation

Is maintaining global warming under 2°C “dead”?

A study published on Monday 3 February by the famous American climatologist James Hansen affirms that the objective enshrined in the Paris Agreement of keeping the rise in global temperatures below 2 °C is impossible.

1 month ago·Paris, France

Top climate scientist declares 2C climate goal ‘dead’

Holding long-term global warming to two degrees Celsius -- the fallback target of the Paris climate accord -- is now “impossible,” according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists.

1 month ago·India

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The Straits Times

Top climate scientist declares 2 deg C climate goal 'dead'

Holding long-term global warming to 2 deg C – the fallback target of the Paris climate accord – is now “impossible”, according to a stark analysis published by leading scientists.

1 month ago·Singapore

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Bangkok Post

Top climate scientist declares 2°C climate goal 'dead'

WASHINGTON — Holding long-term global warming to two degrees Celsius -- the fallback target of the Paris climate accord -- is now "impossible," according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists.

1 month ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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