In a stark warning to humanity, Earth has endured 12 consecutive months with temperatures soaring 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial era for the first time on record, according to Europe's climate monitor. Scientists are sounding the alarm as this period marks the likely hottest year in 100,000 years! 🔥
2023 saw extreme weather events like storms, droughts, and wildfires intensified by climate change, further fueled by the naturally-occurring El Niño phenomenon. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirmed that from February 2023 to January 2024, global temperatures averaged 1.52°C above 19th-century levels.
\"We are touching 1.5 degrees Celsius and we see the cost, the social costs and economic costs,\" said Johan Rockstrom, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. 🌱
These unprecedented temperature rises have led to devastating heat waves, severe droughts, massive floods, powerful storms, and acute water scarcity worldwide. Scientists emphasize that while crossing this threshold is alarming, it doesn’t yet mean a permanent breach. However, the recent data serves as a grave reminder of the urgent need to address climate change and its ripple effects on our planet.
As young global citizens, it's time to stay informed, take action, and advocate for policies that protect our future! 💪🌏✨
