Five Facts You Need To Know From The U.N.'s Major Emissions Gap Report

The United Nations has released its major Emissions Gap report, revealing critical information about global climate action. The 1.5°C warming target, which would significantly reduce the risk of extreme climate impacts, is now largely out of reach. The world is projected to reach 2.8°C of warming by the end of the century if countries meet their current climate pledges.

However, it's not too late to limit warming to 1.7°C or 1.8°C by cutting emissions significantly - by 18% by 2030, 45% by 2035, and 69% by 2040. The United States stands out as a major outlier in emissions, exceeding all other countries. While emissions growth has slowed in other G20 nations, the US has seen increased electricity demand and reliance on fossil fuels.

Despite this, renewable energy policies have been successful in growing clean energy capacity. The report emphasizes that urgent action is needed to put the world on track for a safer climate.