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2023 Shatters Global Temperature Records, Scientists Warn

2023 Shatters Global Temperature Records, Scientists Warn

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The Facts

  • On Thursday, scientists with the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service state that 2024 is "virtually certain" to be the Earth's hottest year in recorded history, based on the temeprature averages from Janurary to October.


The Spin

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Economic development and climate action must be balanced, with developing nations requiring financial support to meet climate goals. The NDC process serves as a negotiating mechanism to secure necessary funding, with countries seeking to ensure their climate pledges are investable and can attract both public and private finance.


Government plans currently allow for twice the amount of fossil fuel production needed to maintain the 1.5-degree Celsius target from the Paris Agreement. The situation requires balanced consideration of economic transitions and sustainable development, particularly regarding air conditioning needs in affected regions.


Governments worldwide are currently planning to extract and produce twice the amount of fossil fuels needed to maintain the 1.5-degree Celsius target, while El Niño's peak influence hasn't yet arrived. The combination of continued fossil fuel production and natural climate patterns suggests even higher temperatures ahead, regardless of immediate action.


The economic and policy challenges of rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors require balanced consideration, as current emission reduction targets have not yet resulted in actual decreases, highlighting the complexity of implementing effective climate policies.




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