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Report: Global warming caused by humans is rising at a rate of 0.26°C per decade, says study | World News

“Breaking News: Human-Induced Global Warming Accelerating at Alarming Rate, Report Finds”

Human-induced global warming is on the rise, increasing at a rate of 0.26°C per decade, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change Report. This alarming rate of warming is the highest since records began, highlighting the urgent need for action to combat climate change.

The report, compiled by over 50 climate scientists under the supervision of the University of Leeds, reveals that human-induced warming has reached 1.19°C over the past decade (2014-2023). This marks a significant increase from the previous decade, which saw a warming of 1.14°C from 2013 to 2022.

In addition to human activities, natural climate variability, particularly El Niño, has also played a role in record temperatures in 2023. The analysis shows that the total warming caused by human activity reached 1.3°C last year, with the overall temperature standing at 1.43°C above the 1850-1900 average.

The report also highlights the dwindling carbon budget, with only around 200 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide remaining before committing to 1.5°C of global warming. This amount is equivalent to just five years’ worth of current emissions. In comparison, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C to be in the range of 300 to 900 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide in 2020.

Piers Forster, the director of the University of Leeds Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, emphasized that global temperatures are still rising at an alarming rate, despite efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. He noted that observed temperatures are a result of long-term trends influenced by natural variations.

The findings of the report coincide with the Bonn Climate Conference, where discussions are underway to set new finance goals for climate action in developing countries. UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that without international cooperation, global heating could reach up to 5 degrees, a scenario that most of humanity would not survive. He stressed the importance of working towards the shared goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C this century.

Climate science and policy professor Joeri Rogelj from Imperial College London echoed the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent further warming. He emphasized that lowering emissions over the next 5 to 10 years is crucial to avoid a quarter-degree increase in global temperatures by 2035.

The report serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need for immediate and decisive action to address the escalating threat of climate change. As global temperatures continue to rise, it is imperative that governments, businesses, and individuals work together to mitigate the impact of human-induced global warming and secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

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