Biden Warns of Dire Climate Future, Urges Global Support for Adaptation and Mitigation

Biden says global warming going above 1.5°C in next 10-20 years more frightening than nuclear war
Calls it "real trouble" with "no way back" at press conference in Vietnam
Notes increased focus on climate change, even at G20 conference
Follows record hot summer with hottest 3 months on record globally
Stresses importance of wealthier nations supporting less wealthy on climate adaptation and mitigation

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9/11/2023

Biden Faces Divisions at G20, Seeks to Counter China in Asia Trip

President Joe Biden is seeking to counter China's influence in the developing world through high-profile meetings during his trip to India and Vietnam, emphasizing that the US is a trustworthy partner without wanting a new Cold War, but signs of geopolitical fractures remained evident.

9/26/2023

Record Clean Energy Growth Shows 1.5C Warming Limit Possible, But Massive Investment and Accelerated Transition Needed

Record growth in clean energy technology could still limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but an investment of nearly $4.5 trillion per year would be required by the start of the next decade, according to the International Energy Agency.

9/26/2023

Record Growth in Clean Energy Not Yet Fast Enough to Hit Climate Goals, IEA Report Finds

A new report from the International Energy Agency reveals that countries are making progress in deploying climate-friendly technologies, such as solar power and electric vehicles, and that there is still a pathway to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

10/10/2023

Biden Stands By Climate Change as Top Threat Despite Israel-Hamas Conflict Deaths

The White House maintains its stance that climate change is the greatest threat to humanity, despite ongoing conflict and violence in Israel, as National Security Council coordinator John Kirby reaffirms that climate change is an "existential threat" capable of wiping out all human life.

10/10/2023

World on Brink of Breaching Dangerous 1.5°C Warming Threshold

The world may breach the 1.5 degrees C warming threshold, or come close to it temporarily, as global temperatures continue to rise, raising concerns about the climate crisis and the targets outlined in the Paris Agreement.

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Biden Warns of Dire Climate Future, Urges Global Support for Adaptation and Mitigation

Biden says global warming going above 1.5°C in next 10-20 years more frightening than nuclear war
Calls it "real trouble" with "no way back" at press conference in Vietnam
Notes increased focus on climate change, even at G20 conference
Follows record hot summer with hottest 3 months on record globally
Stresses importance of wealthier nations supporting less wealthy on climate adaptation and mitigation

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Biden Faces Divisions at G20, Seeks to Counter China in Asia Trip

9/26/2023

Record Clean Energy Growth Shows 1.5C Warming Limit Possible, But Massive Investment and Accelerated Transition Needed

9/26/2023

Record Growth in Clean Energy Not Yet Fast Enough to Hit Climate Goals, IEA Report Finds

10/10/2023

Biden Stands By Climate Change as Top Threat Despite Israel-Hamas Conflict Deaths

10/10/2023

World on Brink of Breaching Dangerous 1.5°C Warming Threshold