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2024 Sees Record Temperatures, $300 Billion in Climate Damages

1/10/2025

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2024 shattered records as global temperatures soared past 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, making it the hottest year ever. Climate change wreaked havoc, leading to disasters that racked up over $300 billion in damages. With nations faltering on emission targets, the urgent call for action grows louder to prevent even greater crises ahead.

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2024 shattered records as global temperatures soared past 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, making it the hottest year ever. Climate change wreaked havoc, leading to disasters that racked up over $300 billion in damages. With nations faltering on emission targets, the urgent call for action grows louder to prevent even greater crises ahead.