#Global heating

#Global heating

The sharp reduction in shipping pollution in 2020 unintentionally led to a significant increase in global heating, revealing new insights into the impact of sulphur emissions on climate change. [ more ]

Human-caused global heating made UK and Ireland's wet winter 10 times more likely and 20% wetter, showcasing severe consequences. [ more ]

Record-breaking heatwave in the Philippines linked to the climate crisis, exacerbating existing humanitarian crises globally. [ more ]

Fossil fuels and concrete worsened recent record flooding in the UAE and Oman due to human-caused climate disruption.

Downpours in El Nino years became 10-40% heavier, turning roads into rivers, causing 23 deaths and substantial damage.

Cloud seeding was not a significant factor in the extreme rainfall event; the main cause was attributed to global heating from burning fossil fuels. [ more ]

The world is close to breaching the 1.5C global heating limit

2023 was the hottest year on record by a clear margin, breaking multiple records for key climate indicators. [ more ]

Climate change needs urgent attention and improved communication.

Distinguishing between global heating and warming is crucial for understanding climate change. [ more ]

The Cop28 UN climate summit warns that the next few days may be the last chance to keep global heating within safe limits.

Negotiations at the summit are focused on the question of whether to phase out fossil fuels, with some countries calling for a resolution while others are against it. [ more ]

The world's most ambitious climate target of limiting global heating to 1.5C is under threat.

Abandoning this target would have significant implications for the planet and its inhabitants. [ more ]

The UN global stocktake report warns that the window of opportunity to address climate change is rapidly closing.

The report highlights that the world is far off track from meeting the goal of limiting global heating set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. [ more ]

UN secretary-general warns of climate collapse in real time.

2023 is projected to be the hottest year ever recorded. [ more ]

Carbon dioxide levels are at their highest in 4 million years.

Methane emissions have surged since 2007, contributing to global heating.

2023 is projected to be the hottest year on record. [ more ]

By 2070, 30% of the world's population will live in places with an average temperature above 29C.

The regions most affected by global heating are also expected to experience the most rapid population growth.

The lowest-earning 50% of the world population only account for 12% of total emissions. [ more ]