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What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?

What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?
BBC Science Friday 06 November 2026, 16:39 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.

The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.
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