The year 2024 has been recorded as the hottest year ever, with global surface temperatures averaging 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This milestone marks the culmination of a decade-long streak of record-breaking temperatures, according to the United Nations.
UN Chief Antonio Guterres emphasized that while this does not signify a permanent breach of the internationally-agreed 1.5°C warming threshold, the unprecedented heat levels of 2024 demand \"trail-blazing climate action\" in 2025. The alarming trend highlights the urgent need for innovative and decisive measures to combat climate change and mitigate its long-term impacts.
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2024 hottest year on record, crossed 1.5 global warming limit: UN
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