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UN warns world is on track to double global warming unless countries change course

NPR | By Rebecca Hersher
Published October 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM EDT

The United Nations warns that countries are not meeting their goals to limit warming and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

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Rebecca Hersher is a reporter on NPR's Climate Desk.
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