2 degreesKeeping our climate from increasing no more than 2 degrees celcius this century is looking increasingly unlikely. The rate of action is just not quick enough. Scientist are now talking about a possible 4 degrees rise by the end of this century.
4 degrees may not sound much but it is a drastic change. Here are some articles about it The ABC: Life at 4 degrees "Turn Down the Heat" Why a 4 degrees Warmer World must be avoided" A World Bank publication by the Potsdam Institute on the effects of such a change. Energy page. |
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