Explainer: The Origin of 2 degrees

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Explainer: The Origin of 2 degrees

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Sep 2, 2021

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In this first in our new explainer series, we dive into the origins of the number 2 degrees C. How did that number come to be an international target, and what's its significance anyway? Professor Aaron Strong of Hamilton College explains.

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Sep 2, 2021

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Explainer: The Origin of 2 degrees

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