The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a special report on the actions the world needs to take to prevent global average temperatures from rising beyond 1.5°C as compared to pre-industrial times.
Issue
Context
Background
IPCC
About:
Key Highlights of the Report
Analysis
What is 1.5-degree C target?
How to attain the 1.5 degree target?
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
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Why settling for 1.5 degree target?
Impact on India
Recommendations
Way Forward
Learning Aid
Key Points:
Practice Question
Q.“1. 5 degree C rise in temperatures will be catastrophic for coastal nations and agricultural economies like India.” Examine the given statement in the light of recently released IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C.
Approach:
Verifying, please be patient.