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Scientists Call for Broader Focus Beyond CO2 to Address Global Warming

12 Haziran 2026Japan Times

Scientists are calling for countries to expand their climate strategies beyond just carbon dioxide emissions. Indirect greenhouse gases, which have contributed approximately 0.3 degrees Celsius to global warming, are currently overlooked in official climate plans.
Addressing these gases could play a crucial role in mitigating climate change effects.
Climate change discussions have predominantly centered on carbon dioxide emissions, often neglecting other greenhouse gases that also play a role in warming. This oversight could hinder progress in achieving climate goals, as the cumulative effects of all greenhouse gases must be addressed to effectively combat clim…
The exclusion of indirect greenhouse gases from climate strategies highlights a significant gap in current environmental policies. By focusing solely on CO2, nations may be underestimating the total impact of all greenhouse gases on global warming.

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