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Global temperatures briefly spike above key climate threshold, scientists warn of more extremes (www.pbs.org)

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European researchers said Thursday that the the start of June saw global surface air temperatures rise 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time. That is the limit governments said they would try to limit global warming to at a 2015 summit in Paris.

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[–] ampersandrew@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

In those cases, if it's an option, there are also trains to consider. Depending on the length of the trip, that can even be a major improvement to quality of life.

[–] Ni@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know that trains aren't always an option, especially in America. But if you can some train journeys can be really beautiful, especially across Europe and it's a much slower way of seeing places.

[–] RyanHakurei@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Trains also become a non-starter if there's a significant body of water such as an ocean between you and your desired travel destination.

[–] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

People are literally saying "if it is an option". We know you can't take a train over the ocean.

[–] RyanHakurei@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Show me a single train that goes across oceans. Also don't mention ships lol because I will tear you up on that point as ships burn literally the worst fuel imaginable for the environment.

[–] ampersandrew@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

"if it's an option"