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Six charts help to explain 2024’s freakish temperatures

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#ElNiño #ClimateChange #2023: Unprecedented Weather Key Takeaways:

  • Last year's record temperatures signal urgent climate action.
  • 2023's rapid temperature rise due to El Niño is alarming.
  • Climate anomalies underscore the pressing need for sustainable practices.

Further Insights

  1. Historic Heat: 2022 recorded as the hottest year, with temperatures ~1.45°C above pre-industrial levels, highlighting a severe climate trajectory.

  2. El Niño Effect: The onset of El Niño in June 2023 amplifies global temperatures and extreme weather, contributing significantly to this year's climate anomalies.

  3. Scientific Alarm: Climate scientists express alarm at the unprecedented rate of temperature increase in 2023, especially accentuated by El Niño.

Closing Thoughts: Given the stark warnings from climate scientists and the palpable impacts of events like El Niño, how might businesses accelerate their transition to sustainability to mitigate these extreme climate trends?

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