The last decade has recorded severe climate patterns with the warmest years influencing extreme weather events. A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates a persistent increase in temperatures, suggesting unprecedented implications for the environment and human life. Experts warn of the potential for catastrophic consequences if global temperatures breach critical thresholds, notably 2°C above pre-industrial levels, which could drastically alter ecosystems. With an 80% chance of record-hot years looming in the next five years, the urgency for climate action remains pressing amid failing global strategies to meet the Paris Agreement's targets.
We have just experienced the 10 warmest years on record. Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years.
The data revealed the Earth is 'profoundly ill', with 'many of the vital signs sounding alarms'.
The WMO report shows there is an 80 percent probability that at least one year in the next five will be even hotter.
For the first time, there's a chance we could reach 2°C of warming, leading to significant and potentially irreversible changes across the planet.
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