Hottest 12 Months in 125,000 Years: Earth's Record-Breaking Heat

The Earth has just experienced its hottest 12 months on record, with average planetary temperatures surpassing preindustrial norms by 1.3 to 1.4 degrees Celsius. This surge in warming, largely caused by human-induced climate change, has made extreme heat events at least three times more likely than before the Industrial Revolution. The analysis by Climate Central highlights the urgency for immediate action to phase out fossil fuels and mitigate the irreversible damage to ecosystems. The findings coincide with the upcoming United Nations climate change conference, COP 28, and serve as a stark reminder of the need to address the climate crisis.