World's Oceans Break Heat Records for 15 Consecutive Months, Global Temperatures 1.64C Above Preindustrial Levels

Jul 8, 2024, 02:40 AM

June 2024 marked the 15th consecutive month that the world's oceans have broken heat records, driven primarily by long-term warming from greenhouse gases emitted by the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas. During the period from July 2023 to June 2024, global temperatures were the highest on record, averaging 1.64 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. This unprecedented heat has raised concerns about extreme weather events and the increased likelihood of tipping points, such as the melting of the Greenland ice sheet. Earth baked in heat 1.5 degrees above the preindustrial average for 12 months, data shows.