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NewReported 2026-10-21 13:00

UN sets steep emission cuts to reverse 1.5C overshoot by end of century

The United Nations has called for drastic annual emission cuts of nearly 6% to limit global warming to 1.5C by 2100, despite overshooting being inevitable.

Why it matters. Governments and industries worldwide will need to implement rapid and sustained emissions reductions to meet the 1.5C target, affecting climate policies and investments.

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