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Study: Global warming will stay below 2 degrees C — if countries actually keep their promises
But 1.5 degrees, the world’s most ambitious goal, still looks out of reach.
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How a town tethered to coral learned to save its reef — and itself
If the coral were to disappear, it wouldn’t be long before Brazil's Porto de Galinhas would fade away too.
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![large group of protesters, central person is holding up a large red and yellow 3-D sculpture of the number 1,5º]()
The world’s most ambitious climate goal is essentially out of reach
Why won't anyone admit it?
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Scientists identify the missing ingredient for climate action: Political will
The IPCC's latest report finally recognizes the social barriers to climate action.
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‘We are at a crossroads’: New IPCC report says it’s fossil fuels or our future
Climate panel calls for "rapid and deep" transition away from fossil fuels.
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Can the world overshoot its climate targets — and fix it later?
Policymakers seem to be banking on it. But irreversible climate impacts could get in the way.
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It’s official: Larger, more frequent wildfires are here
Fires scorched the country in March. Is ‘wildfire season’ a thing of the past?
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Does planting trees actually help the climate? Here’s what we know.
Trees are great at capturing warming gases, but mass-planting efforts tell a tricky story.
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Rumors of this coral’s survival were greatly exaggerated
Bleached coral can suffer long-lasting reproductive effects.
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Climate migration is part of our future. Is it a problem or a solution?
It really depends a lot on how countries prepare.
