1.5°C sounds cute, but don’t be fooled — it’s the line between a manageable mess and a full-on planetary meltdown. In this episode of Talk Earthy to Me, we’re unpacking why this deceptively small number is the biggest deadline humanity has ever faced. We’ll break down what crossing 1.5°C really means for our cities, food, and future, why every fraction of a degree matters, and how we can still slam the brakes before the climate chaos gets irreversible. Buckle up, babe — the clock is ticking, and we’ve got work to do.
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