"Earth Exceeds Critical Warming Threshold for 12 Consecutive Months"

The Earth has experienced a 1.5 degrees Celsius increase in temperature over the past 12 months, surpassing a critical threshold set in the Paris climate agreement. While the 1.5C goal may still be achievable with significant emissions reductions, most experts believe it is inevitable that this threshold will be surpassed. The impact of crossing this threshold includes increased likelihood of catastrophic tipping points and strain on global infrastructure, emphasizing the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels to mitigate further warming.