UN warns of 3.1 degree rise in temperature

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Provide the required percentage reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to remain within the 1.5°C threshold.
Explain the meaning of the “emissions gap” mentioned in the UN report.
Suggest why a UN report calls for “global mobilization at a scale and pace never seen before”
Assess the role of G20 countries in determining the success of global climate goals
To what extent is achieving the 1.5C target still realistic given current emissions trends?

Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com