Climate Changed
Global Warming Prediction Sounds Alarm for Climate Fight
- WMO sees temperatures rising as much as 5 degrees Celsius
- Governments and companies pledging deeper emissions cuts
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The world’s average temperature is rising faster than previously thought, headed for a gain that may be triple the goal set by almost 200 countries.
The findings by the World Meteorologic Organization suggest an increase of 3 degrees to 5 degrees Celsius (5.4 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century. It’s another indication of how far off track the planet is in meeting its target to contain global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius since the dawn of the industrial revolution.