UN warns world on track to miss global warming target

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For the last decade, the world has promised to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. But the UN has warned the world will overshoot that target with catastrophic consequences. The planet is on the threshold at 1.4 degrees and is likely to pass 1.5 by 2030. The leaders of some of the world’s most vulnerable nations, gathered in Palau for this year’s Pacific Islands Forum meeting, have demanded serious action. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on X: https://www.twitter.com/SBSNews Follow SBS News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/news Network Terms & Con

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