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UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario

By Simon Jessop LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, a UN report showed on Wednesday. Despite a rapid expansion of renewable energy and climate policies that are reducing emissions in many countries, the…

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