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4 November 2026

The 1.5°C goal faces a reality check

The United Nations Environment Programme 2026 Emissions Gap Report concludes that the opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5°C is lost, necessitating a shift toward limiting temperature rise to 2°C. Some economists argue that strict adherence to the 1.5°C target…

3 November 2026

Natural carbon sinks are faltering

The ocean has long provided a critical climate service by absorbing roughly 30% of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and 90% of excess heat. This capacity is under mounting pressure as rising temperatures and shifting chemistry weaken the ocean's ability to…

2 November 2026

The math of climate action

Climate change is not an abstract future threat, but a current driver of economic and physical chaos. Since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have caused an unprecedented rate of warming. This disruption manifests as extreme weather events, such as heat…

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