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2024 Set to Break Record as Hottest Year, Surpassing 1.5°C Threshold

Global temperatures are projected to exceed pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C, marking a critical milestone in climate change concerns.

  • Climate scientists confirm 2024 will likely be the warmest year on record, surpassing the previous high set in 2023.
  • The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports a temperature increase of 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels, breaking the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement.
  • Experts warn that the El Niño weather pattern and ongoing greenhouse gas emissions are driving extreme global temperatures.
  • The UN climate summit, COP29, is convening in Baku with urgent calls for intensified global climate action.
  • Concerns rise as the reelection of Donald Trump may impact U.S. climate policies, potentially hindering international efforts.
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