2021 was Earth's hottest year on record, with 26 extra days of extreme heat due to human-induced climate change.

A new report states that the Earth experienced an additional 26 days of extreme heat in the past year due to human-induced climate change. Nearly 80% of the global population experienced at least 31 days of abnormally high temperatures, according to the analysis. The planet experienced its hottest year on record, with fossil fuel burning contributing significantly to the heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere.

May 28, 2024
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