Fight over science holds up key UN climate report

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The unusual process of having countries sign off on a scientific report is intended to ensure that governments accept its findings as authoritative advice on which to base their actions.

The deadline was repeatedly extended as officials from big nations such as China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, as well as the United Nations and the European Union haggled through the weekend over the wording of key phrases in the text.

While average global temperatures have already increased by 1.1 Celsius since the 19th century, Guterrres insisted that the 1.5-degree target limit remains possible “with rapid and deep emissions reductions across all sectors of the global economy.

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Author / Journalist: Frank Jordans | AP

Category: World Nation Politics

Topics: Countries Climate Emissions United Change Meeting Global Nations Report Developing Talks

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Published Date: 2023-03-19, 08:29:00

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