Overview

• March 2024 marked the 10th consecutive month of record-breaking global surface temperatures, raising concerns over an accelerated warming trend.
• 2023 was the warmest year on record, with 2024 projected to potentially surpass this, indicating a persistent rise in global temperatures.
• Scientists attribute the surging temperatures to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the urgent need for emission reductions.
• Recent El Niño events and other natural factors have contributed to the temperature rise, but do not fully explain the significant increases observed.
• The warming has led to severe environmental impacts, including record coral bleaching and shifts in weather patterns.