October 2023 was the hottest since records began, with the average global temperature believed to be 1.7C above pre-industrial levels. This is despite the pledge by World Leaders in the Paris Agreement of 2015, to try to limit the heating of the planet to 1.5C by 2050. Current forecasts predict global warming to reach 2.4C by 2050 so what can we expect from COP28? In the meantime, fingers are crossed for a fruitful and effective COP28 to drive meaningful climate action. 2023 on track to be the hottest year on record, say scientists www.theguardian.com/...

Source: The Guardian November 16, 2023 12:20 UTC