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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."

"The time for seeking global solutions [to climate change] is running out."

"The climate crisis is the existential threat. That's not hyperbole; it's a fact."

"[W]e are killing our planet."

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?

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During this period, 90% of the world's population experienced at least 10 days of extreme heat that would have been unlikely without climate change's influence, while nearly 75% endured such conditions for 30 days or more.

July through October 2023 each set record-high average global temperatures, with October averaging 1.7 degrees Celsius above preindustrial norms.

The warming trend has affected multiple regions severely, with eleven countries in Europe and northern Africa already exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold during this period.

In the United States, Phoenix experienced temperatures over 110°F for more than three weeks, resulting in at least 569 heat-associated deaths in Maricopa County, Arizona.

New Scientist

Scientists attribute approximately 1.28 degrees Celsius of the temperature rise to climate change, with additional warming influenced by the El Niño pattern that began in June 2023.

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Current national climate pledges would only reduce global emissions by 2.6 percent from 2019 to 2030, falling drastically short of the 43 percent reduction needed to meet Paris Agreement targets.

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.

Guardian

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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.

CBS #3783

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.

The climate crisis has reached unprecedented levels with greenhouse gases accumulating faster than at any time in human history. Current emission levels guarantee catastrophic consequences for every nation's economy and billions of lives. Immediate and drastic action is required to prevent irreversible damage to Earth's climate systems.

World falling "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says, sounding the alarm

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.

Current climate pledges by nations ‘miles short’ of 2030 goal, UN body says

UN: Global Climate Pledges Fall "Miles Short" of 2030 Goals

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Government plans currently allow for twice the amount of fossil fuel production needed to maintain the 1.5-degree Celsius target from the Paris Agreement. The situation requires balanced consideration of economic transitions and sustainable development, particularly regarding air conditioning needs in affected regions.

Earth just had its hottest 12 months ever recorded, analysis finds

Earth Hits 125,000-Year Temperature High in Past 12 Months

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