The European climate service Copernicus has confirmed that Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2023. This development has significant implications for the planet, as it indicates that human-caused climate change is accelerating at an alarming rate.
According to Copernicus, the northern meteorological summer (June, July, and August) averaged 16.8 degrees Celsius (62.24 degrees Fahrenheit), exceeding the old record by 0.03 degrees Celsius (0.05 degrees Fahrenheit). This record-breaking temperature is not just a number; it represents extreme weather conditions that are hurting people worldwide.
Climate scientists warn that the climate crisis is tightening its grip on the planet, with severe heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires becoming more frequent and intense. The past decade has been the hottest since regular measurements began, and likely in about 120,000 years, according to some scientists.
The situation is expected to worsen, with forecasted La Nina conditions unlikely to cool the planet enough to prevent 2024 from becoming the hottest year on record. Climate scientists urge immediate action to address the climate crisis, emphasizing that the consequences of inaction will be catastrophic.
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