Impacts Photo by Jeremy Bezanger on Unsplash What's the difference between 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming? The 2015 Paris Agreement commits countries to limit the global average temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and to aim for 1.5°C. But what is the difference between 1.5°C and 2°C of warming?
Politics qz.com At COP25, countries talk controversial carbon offsets Carbon credits often get funneled to specific tree-planting projects. But it’s very hard to make sure those new trees don't disappear.
