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What is the Paris Agreement?

The Paris Agreement

21 January 2021

A universal and legally-binding agreement to combat climate change, which aims to keep global temperatures from rising 2 ⁰C above pre-industrial levels.
Japanese industrial facilities at night

No, climate science isn't wrong, and yes, global warming is real

18 September 2017

A study suggests we can emit three times more carbon than we thought and still avoid 1.5°C of global warming - but the results are not as straightforward as they seem
Michael Gove, U.K. environment secretary, arrives at Downing Street in London, U.K., on Monday, June 12, 2017

Science and climate face uncertain future in post-election UK

13 June 2017

Michael Gove's promotion and the need to rely on the DUP could make tackling global warming and listening to scientific advice low priorities for the UK’s new government

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