2024 became the hottest year on record, surpassing a 1.5°C global warming threshold.

2024 was confirmed as the hottest year on record, surpassing the 1.5°C warming limit above pre-industrial levels for the first time. Multiple agencies, including the European Commission's Copernicus Climate Service, reported the global average temperature for 2024, which was driven by greenhouse gases from fossil fuel burning. This record heat led to severe weather events worldwide and highlighted the urgent need for action to combat climate change.

January 09, 2025
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