UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2026 warns of climate overshoot
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UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global
October 21, 2026
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Global temperature rise is set to exceed 1.5°C, requiring urgent emission cuts. The report outlines a scenario to limit peak warming to 1.7-1.8°C by mid-century. Significant reductions in coal, oil, and gas usage are required by 2035 and 2040.
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