2024 Declared Hottest Year on Record as Climate Disasters Escalate

Scientists link unprecedented heat and extreme weather to human-caused climate change, highlighting urgent need for action.

Global temperatures in 2024 surpassed all previous records, with averages 2.7°F (1.5°C) above pre-industrial levels.
Researchers found human-driven climate change added an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat worldwide this year.
Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, hurricanes, and wildfires, were intensified by climate change, displacing millions and killing thousands.
Despite worsening conditions, advancements in renewable energy, Indigenous practices, and disaster-response technology offer pathways to mitigation and adaptation.
The trajectory of global warming remains dire, with scientists warning of escalating risks unless fossil fuel emissions are drastically reduced.