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Study warns 1.5-degree warming limit can’t prevent dangers of melting glaciers

Study warns 1.5-degree warming limit can’t prevent dangers of melting glaciers

Summary

A new study suggests that the goal set by the 2015 Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius may not be enough to stop serious sea level rise from melting glaciers. The research highlights the potential for severe impacts even at this level of warming.

Key Facts

  • The 2015 Paris agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
  • This temperature limit was set to help prevent serious climate change effects.
  • New research indicates that 1.5 degrees Celsius might not stop harmful sea level rise.
  • Melting glaciers contribute significantly to rising sea levels.
  • Chris Stokes is one of the authors of the new study on this topic.
  • The study suggests that even small increases in temperature can have large impacts on sea levels.
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