UN Says Planet Will Warm by 1.5° Celsius Over 20 Years

The report highlights unprecedented climate changes over recent decades, attributing them to human activities. It emphasizes the role of human influence in extreme climate events and stresses the need for immediate emission reductions to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Without such actions, this target will be unattainable, with global temperatures expected to rise significantly in the next 20 years.

What does the report say about the climate changes in the past four decades?

• They have shown no significant change.

• They have been cooler than preindustrial times.

• They have been the warmest on record since preindustrial times.

• They have been consistent with historical averages.

Which human activities are mentioned as causing climate change?

• Deforestation and urbanization

• None of the above

• Human activities in general

• Industrial emissions and agriculture

What is the new finding in the report regarding climate changes?

• Climate changes are decreasing in intensity.

• There are no new findings in the report.

• More changes can now be attributed to human influence.

• Climate changes are solely due to natural factors.

What is necessary to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius?

• No action is necessary

• Gradual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Immediate, rapid, and large-scale reductions in emissions

• Increased use of fossil fuels

What is the expected global average temperature change in the next 20 years?

• It is expected to increase by 3 degrees Celsius.

• It is expected to reach or exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

• It is expected to remain stable.

• It is expected to decrease by 1.5 degrees Celsius.