2024 Certain to be Hottest Year on Record, Says EU Monitor

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, driven by an unprecedented global temperature rise. This year has seen numerous climate-related disasters, causing $310 billion in economic losses. The increasing impact of climate change has highlighted the urgent need for action, especially as the global temperature has surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold, posing a serious risk to ecosystems and human societies. Immediate and ambitious climate action is essential to mitigate these effects.