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.
Overview
- 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.