2024 September was the second-warmest on record, and current temperatures indicate 2024 could surpass previous highs, raising Paris Agreement concerns.

The EU's Copernicus climate monitor found September 2024 was the second-warmest September recorded, following September 2023. This year is on track to be the hottest on record, with extreme rainfall and destructive storms becoming more frequent due to rising temperatures. Data shows 2024 is likely to surpass previous temperature highs, raising concerns about the viability of the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C climate goal as global emissions reduction efforts lag.

October 08, 2024
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