Fossil fuel producing nations ignoring climate goals

Earth Wise by Earth Wise

Oct 28, 20252:00Education

The Paris Climate Agreement has the primary goal of limiting global average temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius and preferably 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Meeting this goal involves reaching glo...

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