#global-emissions

#global-emissions

Climate change will significantly impact health messaging in the future. [ more ]

Global emissions from fossil fuels continue to climb, highlighting the challenge of transitioning away from fossil fuels.

There is little evidence to suggest a swift phase-out from fossil fuel use is on the horizon. [ more ]

The 1.5 degrees Celsius limit in the Paris Agreement was established as a line of defense against catastrophic climate effects.

Current global emissions need to be halved by 2030 in order to stay within the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit. [ more ]

Global emissions have increased every year except during COVID shutdowns.

The annual UN climate conference is often seen as performative and lacking in real action. [ more ]

Global emissions and temperatures are outpacing outcomes from COP summits.

COP rules give equal votes to economic superpowers and nations on the front lines of climate change.

The severity of climate change impacts is becoming increasingly evident. [ more ]

The world's nations are taking steps to tackle climate change, but they are still far from making the necessary changes.

At least 149 countries have updated their pledges to curb greenhouse gas emissions, but current policies are not enough to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

To limit the risks from climate catastrophes, global emissions would need to fall by 29% to stay below 2 degrees Celsius and 43% to stay at 1.5 degrees Celsius. [ more ]

Global greenhouse gas emissions increased by 1% between 2021 and 2022, falling short of goals to control climate change.

The world is on track for at least 4.5 degrees Fahrenheit of warming this century, and potentially more than 5 degrees if conditions aren't met.

Humanity has made slow progress in slowing emissions and curbing future warming since the Paris Agreement. [ more ]

Countries' climate action plans are still far behind what's needed to curb human-caused warming and limit the devastating effects of extreme heat, storms and droughts.

Emissions from the burning of coal, oil, and gas will go up 9% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, but will be 2% lower than 2019 levels because of some climate action from countries switching to cleaner energy.

The world needs to reduce emissions by around 45% by 2030 to effectively address the climate crisis. [ more ]