Fatshimetrie: 2024 set to become hottest year on record, new data shows
Figures from the European Copernicus Climate Change Service show that the global average temperature in November was 1.62°C above pre-industrial levels.
With more frequent heatwaves, wildfires and extreme weather becoming more frequent and intense, the situation is becoming increasingly alarming due to rising temperatures.
This worrying trend comes at a time when the world is struggling to cope with the consequences of climate change, fuelling natural disasters and threatening ecosystems.
With global warming now exceeding 1.5°C, urgent action is needed to reduce emissions.
As 2024 draws to a close, the world stands at a critical juncture: will governments take decisive action to mitigate climate change, or will these record temperatures be just the beginning of an even hotter and more dangerous future?
These statistics only reinforce the need for immediate action to combat climate change and limit its devastating impacts. Transitioning to clean and sustainable energy sources has become a top priority to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
It is imperative that countries around the world take responsibility and work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in environmentally friendly technologies, and adopt ambitious climate policies.
2024 could be a pivotal year in the fight against climate change, but it is essential that concrete action is taken now to reverse the trend and preserve our planet for future generations.