The UN warns that the world will soon surpass a key global warming threshold: “Every fraction of a degree will cost lives.”

The United Nations has warned in a new report that the world is rapidly approaching a critical climate change threshold, noting that the planet will soon surpass the 1.5 °C warming mark above pre-industrial levels. The organization emphasized the severe consequences of exceeding this internationally agreed-upon target, stating that every fraction of a degree will cost human lives.

In a separate economic development, ride-hailing company Uber announced a reduction of approximately 10 percent of its workforce, affecting about 3,300 employees. Company leadership described the layoff decision as difficult, acknowledging its significant impact on affected personnel.