Summary of "The Climate Outlook Is Dire. So, What’s Next?"

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On October 9, 2018 an article written by Somini Sengupta was published to the New York Times titled The Climate Outlook is Dire. So, What's Next? As a George Polk Award winner, Sengupta is the New York Times international climate reporter, and the Time's United Nations Correspondent. 

The article responds to the recent announcement made by UN scientists claiming that if we do not change our ways now, we could be facing the consequences as soon as 2040. The problems with the Paris Agreement are outlined, including the United State's intention to pull out of the agreement and Australia's disregard toward the Green Climate Fund. How will developing countries contribute to the reduction of green house gasses if they do not have the resources to do so? Hope of change points toward the upcoming gathering in Poland for future international climate negotiation during the month of December.

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