The most optimistic pledges made by countries to limit global warming may not be enough

Global warming has already seen temperatures rise by 1.1C since pre-industrial times, as a result of the release of about 2,400 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide since 1850 from human activity.

FT 12 November 2021

https://www.ft.com/content/3e287ff2-0f74-43f4-85ee-bf48ee01c934

COP-presidenten i tårar – här klubbas historiska avtalet igenom

https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/klimatavtalet-klart-forandringar-i-sista-minuten

 Men oavsett allt kommer isarna fortsätta att smälta och haven kommer fortsätta att stiga.

Erika Bjerström SvT  13  November 2021

https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/analys-en-historisk-enighet-om-att-fasa-ut-fossila-branslen

 

6 takeaways from the U.N. climate conference

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/13/climate/cop26-climate-summit-takeaways.html

COP26 has achieved more than expected but less than hoped

More ambitious climate plans are vital at the next conference a year from now

THE EDITORIAL BOARD FT 14 November 2021

https://www.ft.com/content/fdbf574a-1294-4595-ab8a-ba11d42538d0

How Far Have We Really Gotten With Alternative Energy?

Here’s a look at five of them: how much they produce, what they cost, and what obstacles they face.

WSJ 10 November 2021

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-far-have-we-really-gotten-with-alternative-energy-11636571966