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2024 Shatters Heat Records, Sparks Global Climate Action

1/27/2025

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2024 has shattered records as the hottest year ever, exceeding the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius mark. This relentless heat, fueled by a powerful El Niño, has triggered devastating wildfires and floods. At the U.N. Climate Conference in Azerbaijan, world leaders united to address climate goals and extend support to nations grappling with these catastrophic effects.

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2024 has shattered records as the hottest year ever, exceeding the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius mark. This relentless heat, fueled by a powerful El Niño, has triggered devastating wildfires and floods. At the U.N. Climate Conference in Azerbaijan, world leaders united to address climate goals and extend support to nations grappling with these catastrophic effects.