Even temporary global warming above 2℃ will affect life in the oceans for centuries
- Written by Tilo Ziehn, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
ShutterstockThere is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5℃ warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily exceed the 2℃ threshold, if atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) peaks at levels beyond what was anticipated.
Exceeding our emissions targets is known as a climate overshoot. It...
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