The rise in temperature threatens to cause widespread loss of life of people, livestock and wildlife, crop failure and ecosystem collapse in the tropics.
"It’s obscene that climate denying organizations and fossil fuel companies’ PR agencies are welcome in these negotiations to spin, lie, and distort." - David Tong
"There is no alternative to reducing emissions massively. These technologies are a distraction, a way to pretend we are dealing with the issue, but we aren't."
The language used in climate change debates at the United Nations conference can make or break progress. Are you familiar with terms like 'net zero' and 'Paris Agreement'?