"Many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" according to the UN's latest assessment.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that humans and nature are being pushed beyond their abilities to adapt,
Over 40% of the world's population are "highly vulnerable" to climate, the sombre study finds.
But there's hope that if the rise in temperatures is kept below 1.5C, it would reduce projected losses."
Matt McGrath reports for BBC News February 28, 2022.
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