However, «This could be achieved only at substantially higher annual emission reduction rates and cost,» compared to taking action now. (france24.com)
In reality, an eight year delay on climate action would be accompanied by cuts to renewable energy research that could in turn harm emissions reductions rates. (bloomberg.com)
As a result, CO2 emission reduction rates are more severe than other scenarios that would still limit warming to within 2 °C and also include reductions in other gases. (climateinteractive.org)