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It is abundantly clear that rapid climate change is continuing and the world is far from on track," said one climate scientist.
Christiana Figueres, the lead U.N. negotiator of the Paris climate agreement, says the next decade is the most important in the history of humanity.
A new report held a few silver linings, however, as the growth was slower than in recent years and the use of coal declined.
The study found that emissions released during the initial 15-year period of the agreement would cause sea levels to rise by about 20 centimeters by the year 2300.
The decision could go into effect one day after the 2020 election.