UN: Weak national climate plans leave world 'miles short' of 2030 emissions goal

Michael Holder
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Deeply underpowered current national climate plans will lead to ‘human and economic trainwreck for every country, without exception’, UNFCCC head warns

The world remains dangerously off track for meeting its climate goals for the end of the decade, according to the latest UN assessment today which suggests if current national climate plans are delivered...

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