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2024 Set to Be Hottest Year on Record, Exceeding Paris Agreement Threshold at 1.5°C
Nov 11, 2024, 03:01 PM
The year 2024 is set to be the hottest on record, with global temperatures temporarily reaching 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This milestone exceeds the threshold set by the Paris Agreement and highlights the rapid pace of the climate crisis. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed these findings in a report released on November 11, which coincided with statements made at the COP29 climate conference. The UN has reiterated the urgency of addressing climate change, emphasizing the significant impact within just one generation.
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