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Climate Overshooting and Long-term Damage

Updated 2026-10-21 17:05 UTC 1 source Negative

The world is likely to exceed 1.5°C of warming, leading scientists to focus on reducing carbon emissions after overshooting the target. This will result in lasting damage to ecosystems.

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New Scientist
With the world looking likely to exceed 1.5°C of warming, the plan is now to reduce our carbon emissions after overshooting the target. What lasting damage will this have?
2026-10-21 17:00 UTC
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