November 2024 records second-highest temperatures, signaling potential hottest year for Earth

A new report indicates that November 2024 was the second-warmest November on record, following 2023. This trend suggests that 2024 is likely to become the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures averaging 14.10°C (57.38°F). The report highlights that this year’s average global temperature is 0.14°C (0.25°F) higher than last year. It also notes that 2024 may be the first year with an average temperature more than 1.5°C (2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels. Experts attribute the rising temperatures to human-caused climate change and the effects of El Niño. The report emphasizes the urgency for climate action, as the pace of warming poses risks to ecosystems and agriculture.