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The Paris agreement aims to hold global mean temperature (GMT) increase at well below 2�C, with efforts to limit warming to 1.5�C above pre-industrial levels.

In your report, you will explore how these limits came to be determined, and what are the implications globally of 1.5�C and 2�C increases in GMT. Your report should discuss the differences, in terms of impacts of these two temperature limits. Under 1.5�C and 2�C GMT increase scenarios, which countries have the most to loose and which counties might actually benefit? You should also explore the feasibility of limiting GMT increase to 1.5�C or 2�C.

This is a research report, so you will need to support your arguments with examples from peer reviewed scientific literature. The attached paper by Schleussner et al. (2016) should provide a good starting point for your research. You will also be expected to refer to the most recent IPCC report (AR5) and at least 6 published peer reviewed research articles. Use the Harvard (Author Year) reference style. Figures are encouraged, but no more than 3.
The marking rubric for research report.

Introduction
A brief paragraph introducing the problem and providing any important background information
(10%)

1.5�C and 2�C limits
Review of how these limits came to be determined
(15%)

Winners
Discussion of countries that will likely benefit
(15%)

Losers
Discussion of countries that will likely suffer adverse impacts
(15%)

Feasibility
Discussion on the feasibility of achieving 1.5�C and 2�C targets
(15%)

Research and referencing
Sufficient research articles and correct referencing throughout the essay.
(10%)

Figures
Appropriate use of figures
(10%)

Conclusion
Brief paragraph summarising the main points of your report
(10%)