The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, declared the era of global boiling has begun, with 2024 on track to be the hottest year on record, exceeding critical temperature thresholds.
A report by the EU's space programme confirmed that global temperatures rose 1.62C above the 1850-1900 average, exacerbating conditions for vulnerable populations in extreme heat.
Southern Europe has seen an increase in extreme heat stress days, with some regions hitting 60 days of dangerous heat this summer, impacting migrant workers and inmates severely.
Marine heatwaves are becoming the norm, with 2024 witnessing ocean surface heat levels surpassing those of the previous year, leading to excessive rainfall and other climatic disruptions.
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