unusual Climate Economy report says local action is among measures that could make up shortfall in emissions cuts from pledges ahead of Paris summitA landmark climate change conference in Paris this December has triggered commitments on carbon emissions curbs from most of the world’s major polluters – but those pledges will still not be enough to bring about the reductions scientists say are essential.
A unusual report published on Tuesday shows that the the rest of the needed reductions in carbon can be found if actions are taken at a local level,deforestation is halted, and other greenhouse gases are tackled.
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Source: theguardian.com