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2024 on track to be warmest year on record
November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, confirming 2024 will be the warmest year ever recorded, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time; this is based on Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data showing a global average temperature of 14.10°C for November 2024, 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average and 1.62°C above pre-industrial levels.
- What are the key findings regarding global temperatures in November 2024 and their implications for the full year?
- November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, with global temperatures 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average. This confirms expectations that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time.
- How do the November 2024 temperature figures compare to previous years and pre-industrial levels, and what factors contribute to this trend?
- The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data shows a global average temperature of 14.10°C for November 2024, 1.62°C above pre-industrial levels. This is the 16th month out of the last 17 exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, underscoring the accelerating warming trend.
- What are the long-term implications of consistently exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and what measures are needed to address the escalating climate crisis?
- The consistently high temperatures throughout 2024, culminating in November's record-breaking warmth, strongly indicate that the world is dangerously overheated. This necessitates urgent, ambitious climate action to mitigate further warming and its severe consequences, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and melting polar ice caps.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The framing emphasizes the severity of the situation, using strong terms like "perilously overheated" and "record-breaking". The headline (assuming a headline similar to the article's opening statement) and the early focus on record temperatures create an alarmist tone. This isn't necessarily biased but could be improved by including context on longer-term trends and the complexities of climate change.
Language Bias
The language used is strong and emotive, with phrases such as "perilously overheated", "record-breaking", and "almost certainly". While conveying urgency, it lacks the more neutral language that might be expected in strictly scientific reporting. For example, instead of "perilously overheated", a more neutral option could be "experiencing significantly elevated temperatures."
Bias by Omission
The article focuses on the record-breaking temperatures and doesn't delve into potential mitigating factors or alternative perspectives on climate change solutions. While acknowledging the urgency of climate action, it omits discussion of specific policy implementations or their effectiveness. The lack of diverse voices beyond scientists from the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization could be considered a bias by omission.
False Dichotomy
The article presents a somewhat simplistic dichotomy between the urgency of climate action and the perceived failure to act swiftly enough. It doesn't explore the complexities of international agreements, economic factors, or varying national capacities in addressing climate change. The statement that 'a surprise is the slowness with which one reacts' oversimplifies the multifaceted challenges involved.
Sustainable Development Goals
The article reports that November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, and 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record. This directly reflects negatively on the progress towards climate action goals, highlighting the urgency for more ambitious climate action. The quotes from Samantha Burgess and Celeste Saulo emphasize the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate action.