2023: Virtually Certain to Break Heat Records, Scientists Warn
TL;DR
October 2023 has been confirmed as the warmest October on record globally, following the hottest September and summer months, making it highly likely that 2023 will be the hottest year on record. The analysis, based on extensive data from satellites, ships, aircraft, and weather stations, shows that global temperatures are currently 1.43 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial average. The upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, is expected to address the urgent need for ambitious climate action.
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