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"[C]limate change is just a very, very expensive form of tax."

"I believe in climate change caused by human beings. What I'm skeptical about is the glib notion that it means the end of the world as we know it."

"The clock is no longer just ticking, it is banging."

"There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change."

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Climate change is "above all, an existential crisis."

"Climate change is one of the greatest challenges mankind faces."

"If we don't take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon."

"Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast."

"We haven't yet exceeded the bounds of viable human civilisation, but we're getting close."

Is Climate Change an Existential Threat?

Carbon dioxide concentrations have risen by 11.4 percent in just 20 years, reaching levels 51 percent higher than pre-industrial times, while methane is 165 percent higher than in 1750.

The world's fifty richest billionaires generate more carbon emissions in under three hours than the average British person produces in their entire lifetime, primarily through private jets and luxury yachts.

The consumption emissions of the wealthiest 1 percent are projected to cause 1.5 million excess deaths in the coming century and have already led to crop losses equivalent to feeding 14.5 million people annually.

Atmospheric CO2 levels have reached 420 parts per million, with methane at 1,934 parts per billion, marking the twelfth consecutive year of increases greater than two ppm.

The last time Earth experienced comparable CO2 concentrations was three to five million years ago, when temperatures were two to three degrees Celsius warmer and sea levels were 65 feet higher than present.

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October 2023 exceeded previous temperature records by 0.4 degrees Celsius, reaching 1.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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The combination of greenhouse gas emissions and El Niño weather patterns has pushed 2023 to become the warmest year in 125,000 years of recorded history.

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Global surface temperatures in 2023 are currently averaging 1.43C above pre-industrial levels, surpassing the previous record set in 2016 by 0.1C.

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Climate-related disasters in 2023 included devastating floods in Libya, severe South American heatwaves, and Canada's worst-ever wildfire season, which burned over 18.4 million hectares.

Scientists have documented temperature anomalies across all regions, including Antarctica, which experienced its most intense heatwave on record in 2022.

Despite countries setting ambitious emission reduction targets, global CO2 emissions reached a record high in 2022, with current policies projected to increase warming by 2.4C.

The unprecedented temperature rise represents a human rights crisis, causing thousands of deaths, displacement, and loss of livelihoods through extreme weather events, making immediate action crucial for human survival.

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The economic and policy challenges of rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors require balanced consideration, as current emission reduction targets have not yet resulted in actual decreases, highlighting the complexity of implementing effective climate policies.

2023 Shatters Global Temperature Records, Scientists Warn

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Economic development and climate action must be balanced, with developing nations requiring financial support to meet climate goals. The NDC process serves as a negotiating mechanism to secure necessary funding, with countries seeking to ensure their climate pledges are investable and can attract both public and private finance.

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