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Nearly two-thirds of the top fossil fuel producers in Australia and the world aren't on track for 1.5°C climate target (phys.org)

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Rapid reductions in fossil fuel production and use are essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. Our new research shows most of the world's major coal, oil and gas companies are yet to make meaningful reductions.

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[–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago

Darn, I really thought they'd reduce their profits out of the goodness of their hearts.

[–] Haus@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

When asked to comment, they replied "Nour."

[–] AfricanExpansionist@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well I, for one, am shocked that doing nothing has yielded no results

[–] nevernevermore@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

i for one am shocked that more than a third of fossil fuel producers are on track

[–] calabast@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Why say "in Australia and the world"? Why not just "in the world"? Sorry, I know that's not really important.

[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Because the two researches are Aus, working in Aus and the article was writtten for an Aus publication.

[–] calabast@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Yeaaah, that makes a lot of sense