The UN Environment Program predicts a 2.7 ☌ increase, with significant environmental impacts, but there is still hope that longer term net-zero goals will curtail some temperature rise. New UN climate report finds planned emission cuts fall short: The Emissions Gap Report 2021 concludes that country pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions aren't large enough to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5 ☌ degrees this century.In response, Russia has threatened to halt sales to the Eastern European country, which has previously acquired all of its gas from Gazprom. Gas crisis in Moldova following Russian retaliation: Moldova, one of Europe's poorest countries, has for the first time challenged Russia's Gazprom following a price increase and failed contract negotiations, purchasing instead from Poland.Senators back Bolsonaro criminal charges: A Brazilian Senate panel has backed a report that supports charging President Jair Bolsonaro with crimes against humanity, for his alleged responsibility in the country's 600,000-plus COVID-19 deaths.
