2024 'virtually certain' to be warmest year on record, scientists say

Global temperatures are on track to reach a new record high in 2024, according to a new study.

The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that the average global temperature in 2024 is likely to be between 1.06°C and 1.26°C above the pre-industrial average. This would make 2024 the warmest year on record, surpassing the current record set in 2016.

The study's authors say that the warming trend is being driven by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels. They say that if we continue to emit greenhouse gases at the current rate, global temperatures will continue to rise, leading to more extreme weather events and other climate change impacts.

The study's findings are consistent with other recent research.

A study published in the journal Science in 2022 found that the Earth's surface temperature has increased by about 1°C since the late 19th century. The study also found that the rate of warming has accelerated in recent decades.

Another study, published in the journal Nature Geoscience in 2023, found that the oceans are absorbing more heat than previously thought. This is causing the oceans to expand and sea levels to rise.

The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world.

We are seeing more extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and wildfires. We are also seeing sea levels rise, which is threatening coastal communities. Climate change is also having a negative impact on human health, food security, and water resources.

We need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

We can do this by transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. We can also reduce our energy consumption and invest in energy efficiency measures. We can also plant trees, which help to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

By taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we can help to protect our planet and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.