Without stringent emissions cuts the world is ‘most probably’ already within the period defined in the Paris accord

A recent study suggests that global warming can reach dangerous levels for persons over 60 years of age. Specifically, older people are at risk in roughly a third of the planet’s landmass. READ: Global heat might become too hot for humans Lead author Tom Matthews warned that such conditions can cause lethal heatstrokes to this demographic.

Earth is crossing the 1.5°C limit outlined in the Paris Agreement, beyond which scientists predict catastrophic harm to systems supporting life on our planet.

Year above 1.5C suggests world is reaching long term warming threshold – studies - The Paris climate treaty commits to curbing warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, but 2024 exceeded that for first time.