Has 1.5 degrees failed? Scientists say we need new warming goal

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Is 1.5C dead? It’s looking increasingly likely that we’re going to breach 1.5C of global warming - the goal set out in the Paris agreement. So do we need to set a new goal now? As scientists come up with alternative numbers to aim for, many are worried that moving the goalposts will kill climate ambition. But is there a middle ground that keeps everyone happy?

Hosted by Rowan Hooper and Penny Sarchet, with guests Madeleine Cuff and Ilana Seid.

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