COP31 leaders cling to 1.5C goal despite UN declaring it unattainable

At COP31, leaders are resisting the UN's declaration that the 1.5C warming target is impossible, seeking to preserve the goal's political symbolism. The gap between scientific reality and diplomatic rhetoric is widening, with no concrete policy shift to address the shortfall. This matters because it signals a potential credibility crisis in climate governance and could affect future policy momentum.

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