ClimateSeptember 2, 2026
overshooting
OH-ver-shoo-ting
Definition
The act of exceeding a specific set limit or threshold, particularly regarding temperature rise in climate models.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'ofer' meaning 'beyond' and 'sceotan' meaning 'to shoot,' the word originally described shooting an arrow past its intended target.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how the world is expected to surpass the 1.5C climate target, shifting the focus from prevention to managing the consequences of this breach.
World must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot: UN
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