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Global warming will inevitably exceed 1.5C target, UN report warns

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldWednesday 2 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A new United Nations Environmental Programme report states that global warming exceeding 1.5°C is now unavoidable. The report suggests the world must focus on limiting the extent of this overshoot and accelerating cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Wed 2 Sep, 4:51pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Global warming will exceed 1.5°C target, UN warns (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Global warming will inevitably overshoot 1.5C Paris Agreement target – UN report (opens in new tab)