Summary

In 2024, global temperatures rose 1.6°C above preindustrial levels, surpassing the 1.5°C Paris Agreement threshold for the first time.

The rise, driven by fossil fuel emissions and intensified by El Niño, caused extreme weather, record heatwaves, and widespread human suffering.

Experts warn the planet is on track for catastrophic 2.7°C heating by 2100 unless emissions drop 45% by 2030.

Despite renewable energy advances, 2024 saw record carbon emissions.

  • Metz@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    Nice. That saves money on heating. Can use it for the ammo I’ll need in the upcoming water wars.

    • Not_mikey@slrpnk.net
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      3 hours ago

      Better get ready soon, looks like round 1 is about to happen with u.s. vs Canada once trump gets in.