天氣: Hottest Summer on Record Fuels Climate Concerns
Friday, 6 September 2024, 10:50
天氣 Hits Record Highs in 2024
This summer broke global heat records for the second straight year, scientists have confirmed. The period between June and August was the hottest since records began, with an average temperature significantly above pre-industrial levels.
Impacts of Rising Temperatures
The implications are dire: deadly heat waves, destructive storms, and wildfires have become more prevalent.
Key Statistics:
- 0.69 degrees Celsius hotter than the 1991-2020 average
- Joint hottest August on record
- 1.64 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
Climate Factors
Natural patterns like El Niño and human-caused emissions are primary contributors to this alarming trend.
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