Global temperatures 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for 12 months
Summary: Temperatures have been 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for 12 consecutive months, with June 2024 being the hottest on record. This sustained rise poses risks of catastrophic tipping points. Copernicus data shows a "large and continuing shift" in climate, emphasizing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. IPCC warns of severe consequences, with 1.5C warming killing off 70-90% of tropical coral reefs. Scientists predict global temperatures to rise by at least 2.5C by 2100.
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