Global warming is reaching a critical threshold, according to a new report from the United Nations that finds the world will warm to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The finding highlights the pressing need for rapid environmental action across the globe.
In light of the findings, climate solutions advocate Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is urging a much quicker implementation of known climate strategies. She stresses that societies already possess effective methods to respond to the warming trend, but must execute them with greater speed.
Calling the effort "the work of our lifetime," Johnson advocates for determination rather than despair. She emphasizes that focus should remain on applying established solutions to address the ongoing climate challenge.