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IPCC: Limiting warning to 1.5°C is almost beyond reach?

A Greener Life

The UN agency concluded global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are at the highest levels in human history and without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors limiting climate change to 1.5°C This would include using materials more efficiently, reusing and recycling products and minimising waste.

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Opinion: In the worst April heatwave in history, South Asia must demand these urgent climate actions

A Greener Life

With our children already paying a terrible price for climate change, we must act to protect their future, urges an IPCC scientist. When heatwaves disrupt our children’s education, it is time to demand climate action. I am writing this as a climate scientist and a mother of two young children.

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Senate Committees Hear Familiar Pro/Con Comments On Economic, Environmental Impacts Of EQB’s Final Carbon Pollution Reduction Program Covering Power Plants - RGGI

PA Environment Daily

And in summary, his testimony says, one, joining RGGI will reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from Pennsylvania's power generation sector and will also contribute to improved air quality. It needs to be an informed decision with equal input from climate scientists and economists. So that was in 1971.