Summary:
- According to new EU-funded climate forecasts, 2024 is expected to be the hottest year on record globally, surpassing the previous record set in 2016.
- The forecasts, produced by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, suggest that global temperatures in 2024 will be around 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, edging closer to the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target.
- The scientists note that the forecasts do not take into account the potential impact of future volcanic eruptions or changes in solar activity, which could temporarily cool the planet, emphasizing the need for continued climate action to mitigate long-term warming.