Episode 364
Global temperatures are rising faster than ever – and with a strong El Ni帽o on the way, scientists are warning we could temporarily breach 2掳C of warming above pre-industrial levels. While other models suggest it may only hit 1.75掳C, either option is bad news for the climate.
The European state of the climate report has just been released, painting a picture of a rapidly warming world. Temperatures in Europe are rising faster than any other continent – and places like Iceland, Norway and the UK have all experienced record breaking years.
As we鈥檙e already watching the impacts of this heat on biodiversity, wildfires, harvests and more – can we handle a 2掳C rise in temperatures? And does this signal the end of the Paris goal to limit warming to 1.5掳C?聽
Despite the gloom, there is one glimmer of hope. One species of warm water corals seems to have adapted to these extreme surges in heat – and is surviving against the odds.
Rowan Hooper and Penny Sarchet are joined by New 杏吧原创 reporters Alec Luhn and James Woodford.
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