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'Staggering' climate report reveals unprecedented emissions, more people affected

An iceberg melts in Kulusuk, Greenland near the Arctic circle

An iceberg melts in Kulusuk, Greenland near the Arctic circle Source: AAP

The World Meteorological Organisation's 2019 report shows greenhouse gas emissions have risen to previously unseen levels, and the consequences of climate change are directly affecting increasing numbers of people.



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