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The best plausible outcome now is a peak near 1.8 degrees Celsius.
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The best plausible outcome for global warming is a peak near 1.8 degrees Celsius.
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- News Article
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{ "date": "2026-09-21" } - Subject Tags
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- b896d6ea-6e7a-43f6-be80-85f14bb0ffe3
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- September 25, 2026 at 3:41 AM (2 weeks ago)
- Last Updated
- September 25, 2026 at 3:41 AM (2 weeks ago)
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A new UNEP report indicates global temperatures are set to cross 1.5°C, intensifying climate risks. It proposes an 'overshoot, peak, and decline' pathway to minimize impact and return to below 1.5°C, emphasizing immediate emissions cuts and adaptation.
Argument What Comes After the Degree Era A single global number asked the world to do everything everywhere all at once and delivered too little September AM By Nigel Purvis
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