In 2024, global CO2 emissions reached an unprecedented 41.2 billion tons, marking a near one percent increase since 2023. This upsurge occurs despite a nearly decade-long commitment through the Paris Accord to curtail emissions. While the pace of emission growth shows signs of slowing, it is overshadowed by the alarming reality that the planet's average temperature has hit a record high, now 1.28℃ (2.3℉) above pre-industrial levels. These alarming trends point to the critical need for immediate and effective climate action to secure a sustainable future for generations to come.
Every time we choose to emit CO2, we make a choice about the future we'll hand our children's children. Despite almost a decade of Paris Accord pledges to reduce emissions, 2024 broke the record for human CO2 released into the atmosphere.
The 2024 total was 41.2 billion tons, up almost one percent compared to 2023. While growth in emissions has slowed, the planet reached its hottest average temperature in human history, 1.28℃ (2.3℉) above pre-industrial temperatures.
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