World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
9 days ago
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- The world is on track for a catastrophic 2.6°C temperature increase by the end of the century, breaching Paris Agreement thresholds.
- Fossil fuel emissions hit a record high, rising by about 1% in 2025, though the rate of increase has slowed.
- Climate pledges remain insufficient, with only about 100 countries submitting updated plans, and net-zero targets still falling short.
- Renewable energy growth is significant but not yet enough to surpass annual global energy demand increases.
- Key climate tipping points, like the collapse of Atlantic Ocean circulation and Amazon rainforest degradation, loom at 2.6°C.
- Tropical forests in Southeast Asia and South America are now emitting CO₂ due to deforestation and global heating.
- 35 countries with growing economies are reducing emissions, including Australia, South Korea, and Jordan.
- COP30 discussions highlight divisions, with the G77 and China supporting a fossil fuel transition, while others resist.
- Atmospheric CO₂ levels are projected to reach 425ppm in 2025, 8ppm higher due to weakened carbon sinks.
- Experts urge accelerated renewable energy adoption and fossil fuel phaseout to avert disaster.