Even if every country on the planet cuts emissions, the climate would still be screwed

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July 12, 2017 4:37 PM

Even if every country in the Paris agreement meets its pledge — including the US — the world is still projected to warm over 2 degrees Celsius.

A planet devastated by climate change may seem like a distant future. But Earth is already experiencing the effects of rising global temperatures today.

rise increased 50% in the last two decades.

Increase renewable energy to 30% of electricity use.
Draft plans for cities and states to ditch fossil fuel energy by 2050, with funding of $300 billion annually.
Ensure 15% of all new vehicles sold are electric.
Cut net emissions from deforestation.
Publish plan for halving emissions from deforestation well before 2050.
Encourage the financial sector to issue more "

Wallace-Wells emphasized in his recent New York Magazine piece that an enormous effort from the world's governments and citizens is crucial for staving off the worst effects of climate change. Whether

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