Scientists warn planet will warm by 2.4°C despite COP26 commitments

Despite world leaders making new commitments at the COP26 climate summit, scientists are warning the planet’s temperatures will likely rise up to 2.4°C by the end of the century. Heather Yourex-West looks at why efforts to avert catastrophe are falling short, and what more needs to be done.

• COP26 summit: Draft deal calls for stronger national climate plans by 2022