World's top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
Climate scientists warn global temperatures may rise to 2.5C or higher this century, causing catastrophic consequences despite internationally agreed targets being unlikely to be met. [ more ]
The final numbers are in, and the heat in 2023 was record-smashing
2023 was the hottest year on record, surpassing all previous years since record-keeping began in 1850.
Global temperatures have risen about 1.2 degrees Celsius since the Industrial Revolution, fueling deadly heatwaves and extreme weather events. [ more ]