Minimising the magnitude and duration of overshoot requires rapid phase down of fossil fuels, but COP28 underachieved on that front. There was not enough political will to recognise the devastating consequences of an impending 'overshoot' and push for fossil fuels phase-out. To keep 1.5°C alive or at least bridge the gap, production and usage of fossil fuels must be rapidly reduced. There was not enough political will to recognise the devastating consequences of an impending 'overshoot' and push for fossil fuels phase-out. To keep 1.5°C alive or at least bridge the gap, production and usage of fossil fuels must be rapidly reduced.

Source: Indian Express December 16, 2023 08:34 UTC