‘SINGAPORE, June 30 (Reuters) – The target of keeping long-term global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) is moving out of reach, climate experts say, with nations failing to set more ambitious goals despite months of record-breaking heat on land and sea.’

Source: Climate nears point of no return as land, sea temperatures break records, experts say | Reuters

“…I would prefer to focus on my main concern in life, which is nuclear war.” ~ Daniel Ellsberg

“I choose to act as if it makes a difference. And it’s just a choice. I can’t defend that. It’s just a better way to live. It’s the way I choose to live. We can work to prevent the cataclysm.” ~ Daniel Ellsberg

Source: Daniel Ellsberg’s message to us, and to future generations – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

‘The previous highest global annual average temperature above pre-industrial levels was 1.28C, but there is now a roughly two-thirds likelihood that surface temperatures will breach 1.5C for at least one of the next five years.’

Source: El Niño may push heating past 1.5C but urgent action could avert catastrophe | Climate crisis | The Guardian