Paris Climate Protocols Have Limited Global Heating To "Just" 2.6 Degrees C - CleanTechnica

Research highlighted by CleanTechnica and World Weather Attribution indicates that the Paris Agreement, established in 2015, has had a measurable but limited effect in curbing global warming. Without the accord, global temperatures were projected to rise by about 4º C this century; with it, the increase is now estimated at approximately 2.6º C, assuming full implementation of current emissions reduction pledges. The agreement’s framework, based on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) where countries set their own emission targets, has led to some reductions, but many nations are not on track to meet even these pledges. The report underscores a significant gap remains between current commitments and the emissions cuts needed to limit warming to the Paris goal of 1.5º C. Despite progress, a 2.6º C rise still poses serious risks, including a dramatic increase in extreme heat events. Since 2015, the world has experienced an average of 11 additional super-hot days per