The IPCC report released on August 9, 2021 is clear:  We are at a tipping point. Escape from human-caused climate change is no longer possible. Without immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, it will be impossible to limit warming close to 1.5°C or even 2°C   Climate change is now affecting every continent, region and ocean on Earth, and every facet of the weather.  Humanity must take action.

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