Last year marked the hottest on record, with average global temperatures hitting 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The World Meteorological Organization's report emphasizes that while the Paris Agreement goals are not yet breached, urgency is critical as long-term warming is nearing Paris targets. Carbon dioxide levels are at unprecedented levels in 2 million years, leading to extreme weather events causing significant harm worldwide, with only half of countries having proper early warning systems to cope with these events. WMO's Celeste Saulo stresses the need for immediate action to mitigate climate impacts.
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo called the new study "a wake-up call that we are increasing the risks to our lives, economies and to the planet."
The report states that long-term global warming is currently between 1.34 and 1.41 C, indicating we are nearing the Paris climate targets.
Extreme weather continues to have "devastating consequences around the world," with only half of all countries having adequate early warning systems.
The findings highlight that carbon dioxide concentration is higher than at any point in the past 2 million years, exemplifying the urgency of climate action.
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