What climate records were broken in 2024?

In 2024, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service predicts the hottest year on record, exceeding the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement. Rising temperatures have led to extreme weather events globally, including floods in Nigeria, wildfires in South America, and hurricanes in the US. The year began with record-breaking warmth in January and saw the Northern Hemisphere experiencing the warmest winter, with ocean temperatures hitting unprecedented levels, highlighting the impact of rising greenhouse gas emissions on global warming and extreme weather patterns.

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