PwC: World set to blow carbon budget by 2034

Jessica Shankleman
clock

Report warns chances of world limiting global temperature rises to 2C are fast receding

The world is on track to exceed its carbon budget for the entire century by 2034, according to a new report which warns countries are adopting low carbon technologies far too slowly if they are to avoid...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

In just a few clicks you can start your free BusinessGreen Lite membership for 12 months, providing you access to:

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis, and opinion from Europe’s leading source of information on the Green economy and business
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our daily news alert
  • Our weekly newsletter with the best of the week’s green business news and analysis

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Climate change

Top climate books to look out for in 2026 - recommended by experts

Top climate books to look out for in 2026 - recommended by experts

From compelling stories to non-fiction, books can spark ideas that help us navigate the climate crisis

The Conversation
clock 02 January 2026 • 8 min read
The best of BusinessGreen Intelligence in 2025

The best of BusinessGreen Intelligence in 2025

From the Earthshot Prize's rebrand and Polestar's focus on 'boring stuff' to using birdsong in nature restoration - here are 10 of the top features from BusinessGreen Intelligence in 2025

clock 31 December 2025 • 4 min read
'We are living in extraordinary times': Met Office says 2025 could break UK temperature record

'We are living in extraordinary times': Met Office says 2025 could break UK temperature record

This year looks set to be one of - if not the - hottest since records began in the UK, which Met Office says should come as ‘no surprise’ given rate of warming in recent years

Michael Holder
clock 23 December 2025 • 3 min read