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2024: Hottest Year on Record

2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, exceeding 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, prompting urgent calls for climate action.

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Climate ChangeEnergy SecurityEnvironmentClimateGlobal WarmingTemperatureAction

World Meteorological Organisation (Wmo)United Nations (Un)European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)Friends Of The Earth

Antonio GuterresSamantha BurgessMike Childs

What is the current status of 2024's global temperature compared to previous years?: 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record, exceeding even 2023's record heat. Data from multiple global datasets confirms this, showing temperatures significantly above pre-industrial levels.
What key data points support the claim that 2024 will be the warmest year on record?: Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data shows that global temperatures from January to October 2024 were the highest on record. October 2024 was the second warmest October globally, further emphasizing the ongoing trend of increasing temperatures.
What is the UN Secretary-General's assessment of the current climate situation and its consequences?: The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, stated humanity is "torching the planet" and paying the price for climate inaction. This highlights the urgent need for global cooperation and immediate action to mitigate climate change.
What significant temperature threshold has potentially been breached, and what are its implications?: The exceeding of 1.5C above pre-industrial levels is a key threshold in the Paris Agreement, indicating the world is facing the most devastating climate impacts. This should serve as a catalyst to increase ambition in climate action.
What are some of the key recommendations for immediate climate action from environmental organizations?: Mike Childs of Friends of the Earth calls for immediate action by global leaders, including accelerating the transition to green economies and implementing measures to protect people and infrastructure from climate impacts. He also stresses the need for stronger climate action plans in the UK.

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