Emissions Reductions Falling Short

An initial synthesis report from the United Nations about the voluntary nationally determined contributions (NDCs) from the Paris climate agreement finds that, so far, the pledges would reduce emissions by only one percent.

Update (March 5):  Robert Hunziker elaborates on the report.

According to data provided by the 74 nations that have reported to the much-heralded Paris climate accord, collectively, their plans are to reduce emissions by 2030 by 0.5% of 2010 levels. But, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) clearly stated that global emissions must fall by 45%, not a measly 0.5%. Otherwise, there’s no chance of staying below 1.5°C [increase].