In a year marked by wildfires in North America and flooding across Asia, this report highlights the escalating impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and rising inequalities driven by increasing greenhouse gas emissions. At the time, Earth’s average temperature reached its highest point in 12,000 years. The 2018 report also draws attention to the limits of carbon dioxide reduction and explores the varying impacts between a 1.5°C and 2°C warming scenario.
This second edition underscores the urgency of immediate action and presents solutions to halve emissions by 2030. It emphasises the societal co-benefits of a low-carbon transformation, such as job creation, improved health, and enhanced energy security. Prepared by Future Earth and the Earth League, it was launched at COP24 in Katowice, Poland.
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