The remaining carbon budget available to humans is running out, according to new research. The 1.5C global warming limit which is the top amount of emissions that can be put into the atmosphere above pre-industrial levels is nearly exhausted according to the University of Exeter's Global Systems Institute study. And this year, fossil fuel carbon emissions are expected to hit record highs, increasing by 1.1 per cent globally. At the current rate, humans will have used up the 1.5C limit within four years spelling danger for future generations dealing with the repercussions of climate change.
The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found. Despite their promises, governments' new emission-cutting plans submitted for the Cop30 climate talks taking place in Brazil have done little to avert dangerous global heating for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Climate Action Tracker update.
