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As COP29 convenes in Azerbaijan, 2024 is projected to be the hottest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. This alarming trend, driven by human activity and exacerbated by the El Niño weather pattern, raises urgent calls for action from global leaders.
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A powerful bomb cyclone is impacting Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, bringing hurricane-strength winds and heavy rainfall. Flood warnings are in effect as an atmospheric river is expected to cause significant flooding, mudslides, and hazardous travel conditions through the week. The storm is forecasted to last several days.
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Climate scientists warn that 2024 is set to be the first year with global temperatures exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This alarming trend raises concerns about the effectiveness of current climate policies as world leaders gather for COP29 in Azerbaijan.