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UN Report: World on Track for up to +3.1°C of Warming by 2100

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UN Report: World on Track for up to +3.1°C of Warming by 2100
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OCT 2024
Above: A wildfire approaches houses in the village of And Loutro, south of Athens, on Sept. 30, 2024. Image copyright: VALERIE GACHE/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated OCT 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

The record-breaking temperatures are a clear sign that urgent action is needed to address climate change. The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat events demonstrate the immediate impacts of global warming. Without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, these devastating consequences will only worsen for humanity and the planet.

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Narrative B

While 2023 was exceptionally hot, it's essential to consider long-term climate trends rather than focusing on individual records. Natural variability plays a role in temperature fluctuations, and more data is needed to fully understand the implications of these recent heat events. The climate system is complex, and caution should be exercised when attributing specific weather events to climate change.

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