News Wrap: UN warns that warming globe could mean more extreme weather

PBS News Hour - World

English - September 09, 2020 22:40 - 3.79 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap Wednesday, the United Nations is warning the warming globe could mean more natural disasters and extreme weather. A new report says the world is now nearly 2 degrees warmer than during pre-industrial times; the targeted ceiling set by the Paris Accord is 2.7 degrees. Also, Francis Collins of the National Institutes of Health insists a COVID-19 vaccine won't compromise safety. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders