Navigating Climate Commitments

This chapter engages in a vital discussion about global climate action ahead of the Paris Agreement's fifth anniversary. It highlights the urgency for ambitious emissions reduction pledges, particularly from the U.S. under the incoming Biden administration, while also addressing the need for international collaboration and support for developing nations. The conversation balances optimism regarding recent commitments with the challenges of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and explores technological solutions, such as solar geoengineering, amid ethical concerns.