Scientists say a 1.5-degree Celsius increase should be new goal

Climate scientists at a meeting in Inchon propose a new goal of limiting global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius, instead of the previously suggested 2 degrees, to avoid catastrophic impacts. A 1.5-degree increase would result in significantly fewer people losing their homes due to rising sea levels, preserve more permafrost, reduce water scarcity, and limit Arctic ice-free summers. These changes highlight the importance of setting more stringent climate goals to mitigate severe environmental and societal impacts.

What new temperature increase goal is being proposed by climate scientists in Inchon?

• 2.5 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

How many fewer people would lose their homes with a 1.5-degree increase compared to a 2-degree increase?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 5 million

• 15 million

What is one of the major differences between a 1.5-degree and a 2-degree temperature increase?

• Higher sea levels

• More frequent hurricanes

• Increased agricultural yield

• Less permafrost melting

What percentage reduction in global water scarcity is expected with a 1.5-degree increase?

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

How often would the Arctic experience an ice-free summer with a 1.5-degree increase?

• Every year

• Once a decade

• Once a century

• Never