2024 Likely to Be Hottest Year in 100,000 Years, Warns Climate Scientist

Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, has stated that 2024 is likely the hottest year recorded in the last 100,000 years, drawing attention to the dire implications of climate change. Presenting a consensus among major climate monitoring institutions, Buontempo emphasized that all groups, including NASA and the World Meteorological Organization, have reported similar findings regarding rising global temperatures.

For the past decade, every year has ranked among the top 10 warmest on record. Buontempo noted that despite the significant data available on climate trends, society has not fully utilized this information to address the climate crisis effectively. He urged for a collective response to limit greenhouse gas emissions, as the IPCC indicates current global temperatures have surpassed levels not seen in millennia.

Buontempo also highlighted the growing concern over extreme weather events, attributing increased humidity in the atmosphere directly to rising temperatures. He expressed alarm over the societal response to climate warnings, citing an uptick in hostility directed towards climate scientists. As the world approaches critical temperature thresholds, the window for impactful action narrows, making it imperative for society to take informed steps toward sustainability.