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Scientists Warn World May Have Reached 1.5°C Warming Threshold
Scientists warn that the world may have entered a new era of global warming beyond 1.5°C, bringing more extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and human suffering. The 1.5°C threshold, set by the Paris Agreement, signals increased risks of heatwaves, floods, and rising sea levels.
PARIS, France – The record-breaking temperatures of last year may indicate that the world is entering a new phase of global warming beyond 1.5°C, a level never experienced by modern humans, scientists warn.
The 1.5°C threshold, set by the Paris Agreement, signals a critical point where rising global temperatures lead to intensified extreme weather events, including floods, heatwaves, and storms. Long-term consequences such as sea level rise and biodiversity loss also become more severe.
"Every fraction of a degree beyond this level means more extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and human suffering," said William Ripple, a professor at Oregon State University.
However, the question remains: when can we officially declare that 1.5°C has been surpassed?
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