The human imperative of stabilizing global climate change at 1.5°C

Increased concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases have led to a global mean surface temperature 1.0°C higher than during the pre-industrial period. We expand on the recent IPCC Special Report on global warming of 1.5°C and review the additional risks associated with higher levels of warming, each having major implications for multiple geographies, climates, and ecosystems. Limiting warming to 1.5°C rather than 2.0°C would be required to maintain substantial proportions of ecosystems and would have clear benefits for human health and economies. These conclusions are relevant for people everywhere, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where the escalation of climate-related risks may prevent the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Fil: Payne, A.J.. University Of Bristol; Reino Unido

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Fil: Thomas, A.. University Of The Bahamas; Bahamas

Fil: Warren, R.. University of East Anglia; Reino Unido

Fil: Zhou, G.. Chinese Academy Of Meteorological Sciences; China