Record Heat in 2024
Saturday, 11 January, 2025133 words2 minutes
The year 2024 has officially been declared the hottest year on record. According to various meteorological organizations, Earth's temperature was about 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) higher than in the 1800s, before widespread use of fossil fuels began.
This record-breaking heat has surprised many scientists. While they expected the planet to warm due to climate change, the temperature increase was even more extreme than predicted. Researchers are investigating several possible reasons for this extra warmth, including changes in cloud patterns and reductions in certain types of pollution.
However, experts emphasize that the main cause of global warming remains the burning of fossil fuels. They warn that without significant action to reduce emissions, the planet could warm by about 3 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, leading to more severe climate impacts.
