The COP21 agreement in Paris, which saw 195 countries agree to limit global warming to below 2°C, may not go far enough to prevent temperatures rising, with some experts claiming that emissions need to be reduced by 30% more than already agreed by 2030. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has found that, if current trends continue, carbon dioxide levels will rise above 450 parts per million (ppm) for the first time since pre-industrial Experts suggest everyone from governments to individuals has a part to play in creating a low-carbon economy that will benefit everyone.
The COP21 agreement in Paris, which saw 195 countries agree to limit global warming to below 2°C, may not go far enough to prevent temperatures rising, with some experts claiming that emissions need to be reduced by 30% more than already agreed by 2030. While strides are being made in electricity generation, road and air travel and heavy industry are still reliant on fossil fuels, with time running out for research into greener alternatives. Experts suggest everyone from governments to individuals has a part to play in creating a low-carbon economy that will benefit everyone.