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Environment

UN Report: The World Will Overshoot 1.5°C — and U.S. Emissions Jumped Most in the G20

The UN Environment Programme's Emissions Gap Report 2026 says holding warming to 1.5°C is no longer within reach. The goal now: keep the overshoot small, short — and bring temperatures back down.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 4 min read

Environment

UN Report: The World Will Overshoot 1.5°C — and U.S. Emissions Jumped Most in the G20

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