Record-Breaking Heat Waves in 2024 Highlight Urgent Climate Crisis
New data reveals unprecedented global temperatures, raising concerns about future climate impacts and the need for immediate action.
- June 2024 marked the hottest month on record, with global temperatures 1.5°C above pre-industrial averages.
- Extreme heat waves have affected countries worldwide, causing deaths and severe disruptions.
- The past 13 months have consecutively broken temperature records, showing a worrying trend.
- Experts warn that current climate goals are insufficient to prevent severe future impacts.
- Renewable energy advancements offer hope, but significant emission reductions are urgently needed.