What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?

The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.

Published on RocksNews: 6 Nov 2026, 17:16 UTC
Updated: 6 Nov 2026, 17:16 UTC
Language: English

What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter? — What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter? — Image credit: BBC News – Science & Environment

The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.

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