China Experiences Warmest Year on Record in 2024
China experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with average temperatures reaching 10.9°C— the highest since 1961— according to the National Climate Center.
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China experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with average temperatures reaching 10.9°C— the highest since 1961— according to the National Climate Center.
Australia records its hottest spring ever, with temperatures exceeding the long-term average by over two degrees Celsius, highlighting a concerning trend in climate change.
At least 21 people have died in Beni Mellal, Morocco, as a severe heat wave grips the region with temperatures soaring up to 48°C.
The United States experienced its second-warmest June on record, with average temperatures soaring due to widespread heat waves, according to NOAA’s latest report.
A massive heat wave threatens 130 million people across the U.S., with record-breaking temperatures expected coast to coast.
Cyprus experiences record-breaking temperatures of 45°C, resulting in the first fatality from an early summer heat wave as a 91-year-old woman succumbs to heatstroke.
NASA’s latest analysis reveals that each of the past 12 months has seen record-high global temperatures, highlighting an escalating climate crisis.
China recorded its warmest May since 1961, with an average temperature of 17.7°C, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
Mexico City has recorded its highest-ever temperature of 34.7°C amid a deadly heat wave that has claimed 48 lives since March. The unprecedented heat underscores the urgent challenges posed by climate change.
South Korea has recorded its hottest April since 1973, with average temperatures significantly surpassing previous records, highlighting growing concerns over climate change in Asia.
February marked the ninth consecutive month of record-breaking global heat, with temperatures soaring 1.77°C above pre-industrial levels, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Japan experiences record-breaking February temperatures, with some regions seeing highs more typical of late June. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports unprecedented warmth across the country.