U.N. CLIMATE REPORT
Stopping climate change is possible. But time is running out, according to a new report released by the United Nations (U.N.) on April 4. In it, the world’s top climate scientists say that countries must sharply reduce their fossil-fuel emissions in the next few years. Otherwise, the dangers of global warming—including droughts, wildfires, and ecosystem loss—will become much worse. “This is a climate emergency,” António Guterres says. He’s the U.N. Secretary-General. Not following the guidelines, he says, puts “us firmly on track toward an unlivable world.” In 2015, world governments pledged to cut emissions and keep global warming to around 2.7°F. But many countries have not met their goal. At current emission rates, it will be hard to limit warming to 2.7°F after 2030. But there is hope, the report says. Technology for…
