Tag #Johan Rockström

What are the immediate impacts of the recent, unexpectedly rapid increase in global temperatures?

Global temperatures in 2023 and 2024 exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, exceeding projections and resulting in record heatwaves, floods, and wildfires.", "The acceleration of warming by a few tenths of a degree in recent years is not fully explained by known factors like El Niño or volcanic eruptions, highlighting gaps in our understanding.", "This unexpected temperature increase casts doubt on the accuracy of existing climate models and emission scenarios, potentially leading to more drastic and immediate climate action.