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August 17, 2020
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Climate Progress Dashboard forecasts global warming of 3.9°C despite Covid-19 crisis

08/12/2020

The latest update to our Climate Progress Dashboard suggests the current pace of change will result in temperatures rising by 3.9°C above pre-industrial levels.

Global temperatures are on course to rise by 3.9°C, almost twice the Paris Agreement target, according to our analysis of indicators from the second quarter of the year.

Huge reductions in air and road travel from Covid-19 lockdowns around the world have slashed emissions but structural changes will be vital.

There’s a myriad of levers global policymakers, societies and companies will need to pull to tackle climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The threat climate change poses will require more aggressive policies, faster capital re-allocation and stronger financial incentives, among other measures.

The Covid-19 crisis has upended the global economy and political priorities – and disentangling short-term impacts from structural changes is more important than ever.

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