UN secretary general hails 'turning point' in climate crisis fight

United Nations hosts climate summit in New York on MondayNew data shows 2014-19 warmest five-year period on recordThe world may have hit a hopeful “turning point” in the struggle to tackle the climate crisis despite escalating greenhouse gas emissions and the recalcitrance of major emitters Brazil and the US, according to the United Nations secretary general.Related:Trump to snub climate summit for religious freedom meeting at UNContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 23, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Oliver Milman in New York Tags: United Nations Climate change Environment Science World news Paris climate agreement Greenhouse gas emissions Greta Thunberg Protest School climate strikes Source Type: news