June 2024 Extended Earth's Stretch of Record-Hot Months to over a Year
Earth experienced its hottest month in June 2024, with global temperatures surpassing records for the 13th consecutive month. The World Meteorological Organization stresses the need to curb global warming to mitigate severe climate impacts.
Read original article
In June 2024, Earth experienced its hottest month on record, marking the 13th consecutive month of record-high temperatures. Data from the European Copernicus Climate Change Service revealed that the global average temperature was 1.21 degrees Fahrenheit above the 1991-2020 average. This extends the streak of record-hot months to over a year. Global temperatures have been consistently exceeding the pre-industrial average by 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit for the past year. The World Meteorological Organization emphasized the importance of limiting global warming to avoid severe climate change impacts. Europe and the continental U.S. experienced exceptionally warm temperatures in June, while regions like eastern Canada, Mexico, and northern Siberia also saw above-average temperatures. Despite some cooler pockets, most areas worldwide were warmer than usual. The likelihood of 2024 becoming the hottest year on record is around 50%, according to NOAA.
Related
How extreme heat affects human health: A research roundup (2023)
Extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. President Biden issued a Hazard Alert to protect workers. Mitigation strategies include reducing emissions and enhancing community support during heat waves.
Extreme heat is a global killer and worse for our health than previously thought
Research reveals extreme heat as a global threat, causing more deaths than previously thought. Canada faces record heat in 2024. Urgent actions are needed to address heat-related health risks worldwide.
Death Valley could break world heat record
An intense heatwave is forecasted to hit California, potentially breaking world records in Death Valley National Park with temperatures reaching 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling centers are opened in response.
Temperatures 1.5C above pre-industrial era average for 12 months, data shows
The Copernicus Climate Change Service warns of sustained 1.5C temperature rise, record-breaking heatwaves, extreme weather risks, and ecosystem damage. Urgent action is needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate impacts.
US heatwave smashes records as 'extreme fire weather' fuels new blazes
A deadly heatwave in the US west causes four deaths in Oregon, breaks temperature records, and fuels wildfires. Over 146 million Americans face extreme heat alerts, with California battling significant blazes. Global warming trends exacerbate the situation, urging caution.
0 commentsRelated
How extreme heat affects human health: A research roundup (2023)
Extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. President Biden issued a Hazard Alert to protect workers. Mitigation strategies include reducing emissions and enhancing community support during heat waves.
Extreme heat is a global killer and worse for our health than previously thought
Research reveals extreme heat as a global threat, causing more deaths than previously thought. Canada faces record heat in 2024. Urgent actions are needed to address heat-related health risks worldwide.
Death Valley could break world heat record
An intense heatwave is forecasted to hit California, potentially breaking world records in Death Valley National Park with temperatures reaching 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling centers are opened in response.
Temperatures 1.5C above pre-industrial era average for 12 months, data shows
The Copernicus Climate Change Service warns of sustained 1.5C temperature rise, record-breaking heatwaves, extreme weather risks, and ecosystem damage. Urgent action is needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate impacts.
US heatwave smashes records as 'extreme fire weather' fuels new blazes
A deadly heatwave in the US west causes four deaths in Oregon, breaks temperature records, and fuels wildfires. Over 146 million Americans face extreme heat alerts, with California battling significant blazes. Global warming trends exacerbate the situation, urging caution.