Breaking News: Global Surface Temperature Surpasses Historic Threshold, Reaching Over 2.0°C Above IPCC Baseline!
In a momentous event for humanity, yesterday marked a significant milestone as the global 2m surface temperature soared past 2.0°C above the 1850-1900 baseline established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This unprecedented occurrence, recorded for the first time in history, has sent shockwaves through the scientific community.
While the long-term average temperature has managed to remain below 1.5°C, experts warn that this precarious balance is teetering on the edge. The consequences of this momentous breach are expected to be far-reaching and potentially catastrophic.
It is imperative that immediate action be taken to address the looming threat of climate change. The urgency to curb greenhouse gas emissions and implement sustainable practices has never been more critical. Failure to act swiftly could result in irreversible damage to our planet and future generations.
Stay tuned for more updates on this rapidly evolving situation.
Source : @EliotJacobson
Breaking News!
Well humanity, we did it, even if just for one day. Yesterday, Nov. 18, was the first time in recorded history that the global 2m surface temperature breached 2.0°C above the 1850-1900 IPCC baseline.
The long-term average remains below 1.5°C. But not for long. pic.twitter.com/FGdQJP81FM
— Prof. Eliot Jacobson (@EliotJacobson) November 19, 2023