# The United Nations says global warming is likely to surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold within the next few years, with warming potentially peaking at 1.8-degrees under the best-case scenario. The UN report says current policies could result in warming of around 2.6-degrees. Scientists warn every additional fraction of warming increases climate risks. They say emissions must be cut urgently, while carbon dioxide removal could help return temperatures below the 1.5-degrees threshold later this century.
UN warns world will soon breach 1.5°C warming limit