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2024 to Break Heat Records: Urgent Climate Action Needed

7/12/2025

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Global temperatures have surged by 1.3°C since the 1800s, with 2024 set to be the hottest year ever at 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Human actions have driven CO2 levels up by 49%, pushing us dangerously close to exceeding the critical 1.5°C threshold. Immediate action is essential to avert catastrophic climate consequences.

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Global temperatures have surged by 1.3°C since the 1800s, with 2024 set to be the hottest year ever at 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Human actions have driven CO2 levels up by 49%, pushing us dangerously close to exceeding the critical 1.5°C threshold. Immediate action is essential to avert catastrophic climate consequences.