Climate Crisis Intensifies Extreme Weather Events Worldwide

New studies reveal the significant role of human-induced global heating in increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

At least 24 heatwaves deemed previously impossible without climate change have been identified globally, highlighting the severe impact of fossil fuel emissions.
A comprehensive database compiled by Carbon Brief shows that three-quarters of 744 analyzed extreme weather events were made more severe or frequent due to global heating.
Attribution studies indicate that the climate crisis has led to millions of premature deaths, including heat-related fatalities among newborns in low and middle-income countries.
The science of climate attribution has evolved, allowing researchers to quantify the increased likelihood and intensity of extreme weather events caused by human activities.
Experts urge immediate global action and increased funding to protect vulnerable communities, as the world heads towards catastrophic 2.5C to 3.0C warming scenarios.