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World endures 'decade of deadly heat' as 2024 caps hottest years on record (www.theguardian.com)
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Summary

The UN declared 2024 the hottest year on record, capping a “decade of deadly heat” where all 10 of the hottest years occurred.

UN Secretary General António Guterres urged urgent action to slash emissions and transition to renewable energy in 2025 to prevent further climate breakdown.

The World Meteorological Organisation highlighted record rainfall, flooding, cyclones, heatwaves, and wildfires, with 26 of 29 extreme events in 2024 linked to climate change.

Dangerous heat days increased by 41 this year, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to address escalating heat risks.

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[-] Drusas@fedia.io 7 points 1 week ago

Surely I'm not the only one who sees articles like these all of the time and just wants to shout, "WE KNOW!"

I know there are people who refuse to look up and acknowledge reality, but they are not reading these articles. And the politicians and the rich people controlling the politicians don't give a shit.

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