2024 Set to Become Warmest Year on Record, Experts Warn

Global temperatures have consistently surpassed previous records, with July 21 marking the hottest day in recent history.

Carbon Brief analysis indicates a 95% probability that 2024 will surpass 2023 as the warmest year on record.
Each of the first six months of 2024 set new temperature records, continuing a 13-month streak.
July 21, 2024, recorded the highest global daily temperature at 17.15°C (62.76°F).
Heatwaves have impacted 63 countries, with 138 nations experiencing their hottest temperatures in the past 12 months.
Antarctic sea ice extent is near record lows, reflecting broader trends of polar ice loss.