Earth has experienced 12 consecutive months with temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a first in recorded history, warns Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Fueled by climate change and an intensified El Niño, 2023 marked the hottest year in 100,000 years. The trend continues into 2024, with February 2023 to January 2024 registering a 1.52-degree Celsius increase. While a dire preview of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C threshold, scientists emphasize this isn’t a permanent breach. The global impact includes storms, droughts, fires, and extreme weather events. Urgent emissions reduction is crucial to avoid surpassing safety limits, says experts.
Earth Endures Record 12 Months of 1.5C Warming, Signaling Warning on Climate Change
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