2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit
By Mark Poynting, Erwan Rivault and Becky Dale
Global warming is nearing a critical point, as 2024
became the first calendar year with an average temperature
of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, according to The
European Copernicus Climate Service.
While it doesn’t mean the Paris Agreement target
of keeping the long-term average below 1.5°C has
been breached, it highlights how close we are to
exceeding it. The rise in global temperatures is primarily
caused by fossil fuel emissions, which continue to increase
despite international agreements.
Climate scientist Ella Gilbert emphasized
the devastating effects of global warming, pointing to
events like the Los Angeles wildfires and the floods in
Valencia. These disasters are a clear example of extreme
weather becoming more frequent and dangerous.
However, she stressed it was not too late to act.
Every reduction in emissions and degree of warming can
significantly decrease the impact of future disasters.
Action must come from governments, businesses, and
individuals alike.
Fonte: Adaptado de BBC News. Disponível em:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7575x8yq5o
Acesso em: 15 jan 2025.