The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the year 2024 was the first year in which the average temperature of the Earth exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900). According to Reuters, this confirms the trend of climate change caused by human activities. The report states that wildfires in California, USA, in Bolivia and Venezuela, floods in Nepal, Sudan, and Spain, and heatwaves in Mexico and Saudi Arabia are among the consequences of climate change in 2024, with effects visible across countries from poor to wealthy. Reuters noted that while the goal of the Paris Agreement is to prevent global temperature rise beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius, the increase in greenhouse gases indicates that the world is on track to exceed this target. Scientists have warned that if immediate action is not taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the consequences of this trend could be catastrophic. Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, emphasized the need for rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, noting that it is not too late to change course. He stated that the world still has the power to alter this trend.
The Year the Blue Planet Was Redder Than Ever; 2024, the Hottest Year on Earth
In 2024, the Earth's average temperature surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, confirming alarming climate change trends. This has led to severe weather events worldwide, prompting urgent calls for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The situation is critical as it threatens global efforts to combat climate change.
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📰 What Happened
In 2024, the Earth's average temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, confirming alarming trends in climate change. This increase has led to severe weather events globally, prompting urgent calls for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- 2024 is the first year with an average temperature above 1.5 degrees Celsius since the pre-industrial era.
- Severe weather events have been reported worldwide, including wildfires and floods.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
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