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Record-Breaking Global Temperatures in 2024

2024 on track to be the warmest year on record, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C limit. October 2024 was the second warmest on record. High sea surface temperatures persist.

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Samantha BurgessDonald Trump

What is the status of sea surface temperatures?: High air temperatures are accompanied by high sea surface temperatures, although these have decreased slightly since July. Even with the decrease, both 2023 and 2024 sea surface temperatures remain significantly higher than in previous years.
What are the UN's projections for future warming?: According to UN projections, without drastic action, global warming could reach 3.1°C by the end of the century, though more optimistic forecasts suggest a 2.6°C increase.
What is the significance of these findings for COP29?: The findings are prompting calls for greater ambition at the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The conference aims to set new funding targets to assist developing nations in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change impacts.
How did October 2024's temperature compare to previous years?: October 2024 was the second warmest October on record, with a temperature 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels. This continues a trend of 15 out of the last 16 months exceeding the 1.5°C threshold.
What is the key finding of the Copernicus Climate Change Service report?: The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that 2024 is likely to be the warmest year on record, exceeding the symbolic 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris Agreement.

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