The United Nations has issued an update about climate change and apparently, there’s little time left before there’s irreversible damage.
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A new study from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change revealed there will be more heatwaves, droughts, and flooding and a significant key temperature limit increased within the decade as reported by the BBC. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement there is some time to reverse a major catastrophic event despite the report calling the situation a “code red for humanity.”
“If we combine forces now, we can avert climate catastrophe. But, as today’s report makes clear, there is no time for delay and no room for excuses. I count on government leaders and all stakeholders to ensure COP26 is a success.”
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Additionally, the report states the global temperature has increased due to human influence. As a result, there have been more weather and environmental changes across the globe within the past decade. The panel of scientists predicts that the earth’s temperature will increase again by 2034 or even sooner if greenhouse emissions are not cut down.
“The new report’s best estimate is the middle of 2034, but the uncertainty is huge and ranges between now and never.”