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.