Study: Phasing out fossil fuels and tackling 'climate forcers' could halt warming by 2050

James Murray
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Climate Analytics sets out how delivering on the Paris Agreement's 1.5C goal could still be achieved

A rapid phasing out of fossil fuels and urgent action to tackle methane emissions and other short-lived 'climate forcers' could halt global warming and ensure temperatures peak by 2050, according to new...

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