Earth Is Heading for 2.7°C Warming This Century—We May Avoid the Worst Climate Scenarios, but the Outlook Is Dire

Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century. We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire

The world seems to have avoided truly catastrophic climate scenarios, and global emissions may be about to peak. But we’re by no means out of danger

Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century—we may avoid the worst climate scenarios, but the outlook is dire

Is climate action a lost cause? The United States is withdrawing from the Paris Agreement for the second time, while heat records over land and sea have toppled and extreme weather events have multiplied.

The EU is to be on the verge of reaching the 2030 climate targets, while business and environmental organisations are divided on priorities.

The objective has been part of the European Commission's intention for the past year, but is not adopted by the EU.

Top firms urge EU to stick to 90% climate target

Over 150 firms, investors and business associations, including Ikea, Google, Vattenfall and Allianz, are urging the commission to stick to its 90 percent climate target, which is due to be presented before the summer.

Studay: Earth's Temperature May Increase by 2.7°C by 2100

The Earth is now projected to warm by roughly 2.7°C by the end of this century, according to a new study.