Agence France-Pres: The main areas of contention in UN climate talks:
- The goal -
Most parties agree overall global warming must be limited to two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over pre-Industrial Revolution levels, though states that are most exposed to climate change want a lower ceiling of 1.5 C.
One proposal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40-70 percent from 2010 levels by 2050 and near-zero emissions by 2100, as advised by UN climate scientists.
Some parties want deeper cuts, sooner,...