7 Years 5 Months Until Global Temperature Rise Limit... Gimhae City Launches 'Climate Crisis Clock'

Rain Crisis Clock Displayed on Electronic Billboard Near Dong-Gimhae IC in Gimhae City

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] Gimhae City in Gyeongnam announced on the 14th that it will display a climate crisis clock on three large electronic billboards in the city to raise awareness of the climate crisis and promote citizens' consciousness about carbon-neutral living.

Gimhae City will display the climate crisis clock on electronic billboards installed at Dong Gimhae and Seo Gimhae IC, as well as at the Gimhae City Health Center.

The climate crisis clock indicates the remaining time until the Earth's temperature rises by 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-19th century Industrial Revolution level due to carbon dioxide emissions causing global warming. The 1.5-degree mark represents the last chance to prevent a climate disaster.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) considers that the current global temperature has risen significantly compared to the Industrial Revolution era, leaving only 0.4 degrees Celsius before reaching the 1.5-degree threshold set as the limit.

The IPCC estimates that, at the current rate, the remaining 0.4 degrees will be reached in 7 years and 5 months, making the climate crisis uncontrollable.

A city official explained, "The purpose is to visualize the crisis the Earth is facing so that citizens recognize the seriousness and actively participate in carbon-neutral living to curb the rise in Earth's temperature."

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