The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by which degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades?

The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by which degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades?

A. 0.5

B. 1.5

C. 2.5

D. 3.5

Explanation:

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reported that the IPCC report on climate change is a clarion call for the developed nations to immediately cut emissions and decarbonise their economies. The authors of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”, said the warming of the ocean would lead to a rise in sea levels, leading to frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-level areas. The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades.