"2024: Record Heat, Climate Change Blamed by Scientists"

2024 continues the trend of breaking heat records, with nine consecutive months of record warmth and global average temperatures exceeding the 1.5°C threshold set in the Paris Agreement. Scientists are puzzled and alarmed by the unprecedented warmth, particularly in ocean temperatures and the impact on glaciers and sea ice. Factors contributing to the surge in temperatures include atmospheric greenhouse gases, El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and increased solar activity. The need for improved data collection and analysis is emphasized to understand and address the rapid climate changes.