The United Nations just dropped a climate red alert: Earth’s temperature is skyrocketing faster than a TikTok trend. With over 200 countries gearing up for the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan next week, scientists warn we’re speeding toward a ‘cataclysmic’ 2.8°C temperature rise by 2100—way past the 1.5°C safety net.
Imagine sweltering heatwaves melting ice caps, oceans swallowing coasts, and ecosystems collapsing like poorly coded apps. The UN report stresses this isn’t a drill—it’s a 'now or never' moment for global leaders to slash emissions and invest in green tech.
COP29 could be our last chance to rewrite this dystopian script. Will world powers unite like Avengers against climate villains, or keep hitting snooze? Stay tuned—the planet’s future hangs in the balance.
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UN sounds alarm on earth’s rapid climate change, rising temperatures
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