UN Report: Decade-Spanning Temperature Record Confirms Alarming Rise in Global Warming

The United Nations has released a report confirming that the past decade was the hottest on record, with rising global temperatures driven by the use of fossil fuels calling for immediate and urgent climate action. The report warned of severe consequences if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at their current rate. The UN is urging countries to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to renewable energy sources in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.