Global temperature rises could bring 'destructive' effects, UN warns

Global temperature rises could bring 'destructive' effects, UN warns

Malaysiakini - News·2019-11-27 15:08

Global temperatures could rise sharply this century with "wide-ranging and destructive" consequences after greenhouse gas emissions hit record levels last year, international climate experts warned.

The head of the World Meteorological Organisation said yesterday that global temperatures could rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels this century - more than three times the agreed limits - if nothing is done to stop rising emissions.

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