Rising emissions and temperatures: The cost of Trump's climate retreat is now clear
The world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according…
DW reports that the world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according to a UN report.
But there is a small silver lining.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Donald Trump's US, Trump and UN.
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