2024 was the hottest year on record, confirmed by scientists at NASA, and the previous 10 years have been the warmest 10 on record.
Scientists sound alarm over record-smashing global findings — here's what's happening
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- Global temperatures peaked on Jan. 19, reaching 55.9 degrees Fahrenheit, a 1.7 degree increase from normal temperatures for the same time of year, according to data released by Copernicus.
Copernicus, the European meteorological service tracking climate change, also documented a 3.15 degree increase in air temperature during the month in comparison to preindustrial levels.
Why is the record-breaking warmth concerning?
Though a warm January doesn't necessarily mean the rest of the year will follow suit, it does reflect an alarming trend of rising temperatures seen in recent years.
2024 was the hottest year on record, confirmed by scientists at NASA, and the previous 10 years have been the warmest 10 on record.
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