Earth to Exceed 1.5 Degrees Celsius Warming This Year: A Grim Milestone Amidst Political Apathy
The year 2024 is poised to break records, becoming the first year to surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold established by the Paris Agreement. This alarming development, confirmed by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, signifies the accelerating pace of climate change. The continued rise in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, is driving this unprecedented warming, with October 2024 already exceeding the 1.5-degree mark. The implications of this milestone are significant, potentially intensifying extreme weather events and jeopardizing global food security. Unfortunately, recent political developments, including the re-election of former U.S. President Donald Trump, threaten to hinder progress in tackling climate change, casting doubt on the future of climate action.
John Q. Hosedrinker