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Energy ReadsExplained: The 1.5 C climate benchmark
9 min . Oct 12, 2023 . Energy Energy, Climate & Sustainability
To prevent worsening and potentially irreversible effects of climate change, the world’s average temperature should not exceed that of preindustrial times by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. But why 1.5 degrees C and how close are we to achieving this goal?
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