Climate Clock is a dynamic countdown showing the critical time remaining to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, driven by current emission rates and the remaining carbon budget.
Climate Clock is a dynamic countdown showing the critical time remaining to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, driven by current emission rates and the remaining carbon budget.
Core Metrics
The Deadline: -
Approximately 2 years and 362 days remaining (counting down toward mid-2029) to avert catastrophic warming thresholds based on IPCC data.
Lifelines: -
Tracks positive ecological milestones alongside the countdown, such as the global percentage of energy generated from renewable sources and land protected by indigenous peoples.
Function and Science
Carbon Budget: -
Calculated using the finite amount of greenhouse gases humanity can still emit before sealing a 1.5°C temperature increase.
Dynamic Speed:-
The countdown speeds up or slows down depending on whether global carbon emission rates rise or fall.
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