2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

In 2024, global temperatures surpassed the 1.5C limit, marking the hottest year on record and bringing the world closer to breaching the international target despite efforts to reduce emissions. The increase in temperatures was primarily attributed to greenhouse gas emissions, with natural weather patterns playing a minor role. The continuous rise in temperatures poses significant risks, with even small increments having severe consequences on climate impacts and extreme weather events globally.

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