Climate Facts: Methane's warming potential 80 times greater than carbon dioxide, says UNEP | TheCable

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The complexities of climate change and its associated jargon can make it difficult to digest. TheCable’s climate quick facts will help to demystify these climate concepts through easy-to-understand and straight-to-the-point

To prevent warming beyond 1.5°C, emissions need to be reduced by 7.6 percent every year till 2030, according to the United Nations Environment Programme .

The risk of heat-related illness and death will be lower at 1.5°C warming than at 2°C, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration . Warming of 1.5°C to 2°C will lead to a reduction of rainforest biomass and will increase deforestation and wildfires, according toMethane is a powerful pollutant with a global warming potential over 80 times greater than carbon dioxide , according to

 

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