The UN's World Meteorological Organization's report declares 2024 the hottest year recorded, showcasing an alarming increase in extreme weather events, including heatwaves, floods, and storms. Over 800,000 people were displaced due to these conditions, representing the highest displacement since 2008. Notable extreme weather includes record heat in various regions, unprecedented six typhoons hitting the Philippines in a short span, and Hurricane Helene in Florida. Despite worsening climate conditions and disastrous weather events, global carbon emissions remain high, raising concerns regarding political decisions that undermine climate science and mitigation efforts.
The UN's World Meteorological Organization has reported that 2024 was the hottest year on record, marked by unprecedented heatwaves and extreme weather events across the globe.
In 2024 alone, the world witnessed 151 unprecedented extreme weather events, resulting in over 800,000 people being displaced and highlighting severe shortcomings in addressing climate change.
Global carbon emissions continue to rise despite the record heat and natural disasters, with experts criticizing past political actions that undermined climate science and prevention efforts.
The report outlined a distressing trend where all of the hottest ten years on record occurred within the last decade, emphasizing the urgency of the climate crisis.
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