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The world will soon shoot past 1.5°C. What does this mean?

By Pep Canadell

Global emissions reductions have not been enough to stop global warming passing 1.5°C in the next few years.

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Climate change

The long-term rise in global temperatures and changes in weather patterns, driven mainly by greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels.

It brings more extreme heat, floods and droughts, affecting food, health and economies.

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