THE BAD NEWS:
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* The world has already warmed by 1.1C and warming is likely to exceed 1.5C this century under existing pledges
* Fossil fuel use is the overwhelming driver of warming and emissions are still rising, albeit at a slower pace
* Public and private cash for fossil fuels is still greater than for climate adaptation and mitigation
* Climate adaptation efforts are poorly funded and well short of what's needed
* Some frontline communities and ecosystems are already reaching the limits of adaptation
THE GOOD NEWS:
* Renewable power sources are increasingly cost effective and enjoy broad public support
* Some impacts are now locked in but others can be limited by deep, rapid and sustained emissions cuts
* The sooner emissions are reduced this decade, the greater the world's chance of limiting warming to 1.5C, or 2C
* Action is vital and urgent, but possible
Australian Associated Press
