The world has already warmed by about 1.1°C, and studies suggest temperatures could cross 1.5°C within a decade. World leaders, activists and some scientists say the 1.5°C target is still feasible—barely, but at least it is technically possible. Is the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal already lost? How important is it to hold on to it?
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Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
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Woodwell Climate Research Center
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