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Results of a UN Emissions Gap report described as “sobering”
Published 2 days, 22 hours ago
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A UN report has shown that global temperatures are set to rise far in excess of the 1.5% threshold pledged in the Paris Agreement.
Emissions from oil, gas & coal rose globally again last year as countries failed to honour their commitments to reduce their use.
Joining Shane to discuss this is Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy at UCD.