Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Climate Crisis: 2024 Expected to Hit Record 1.55°C

6/29/2025

43 9

Summary

Story summary

The planet is heating up, now 1.3°C warmer than the 1800s, with 2024 poised to shatter records at 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Human actions have driven CO2 levels up by nearly 49%, and if emissions continue unchecked, we could see a staggering 3.6°C rise this century, threatening our climate goals.

1 of 1

Story summary

The planet is heating up, now 1.3°C warmer than the 1800s, with 2024 poised to shatter records at 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Human actions have driven CO2 levels up by nearly 49%, and if emissions continue unchecked, we could see a staggering 3.6°C rise this century, threatening our climate goals.