As global heat records are obliterated, scientists conclude it’s a signal the planet is likely on track to breach the Paris ...

Although the climate goals set by the Paris Agreement are based on the long-term average temperature, one year of high ...

Earth is crossing the 1.5°C limit outlined in the Paris Agreement, beyond which scientists predict catastrophic harm to ...

The Paris Agreement temperature threshold is a small-sounding number with big implications for people and nature. Read more ...

Paris Agreement aimed to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Two new studies conclude it’s a signal the planet is likely on track to breach the Paris climate agreement goal of restricting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The studies, both published ...

"Every increment of warming above 1.5 degrees Celsius means worse extremes,” said Alex Cannon, a research scientist with ...

Only 10 of 200 countries that are required to submit new climate plans under the Paris Agreement met the Feb. 10 deadline.

Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Two new studies show the world is nearing — or may have already eclipsed — the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C aspirational target, relative to the pre-industrial era. Why it matters: ...