Surging emissions from wildfires may have been behind the increase, which was the largest since modern measurements began more than half a century ago.
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World Meteorological Report Marks Biggest Annual Jump in CO2 Levels
Surging emissions from wildfires may have been behind the increase, which was the largest since modern measurements began more than half a century ago.
Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say
Firefighters worked through the night to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, and brought the wildfire under control on Wednesday morning.
Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say
Firefighters worked to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, where ash and smoke had spread overnight.
Earth’s 10 Hottest Years on Record Are the Last 10
A report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first year to be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial era.
Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.
Floods Kill More Than 1,000 People in West and Central Africa
Flooding caused by heavy rains has left more than 1,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed.
India’s Deadly Landslides, Explained
The death toll has steadily risen in Kerala state after heavy rain sent huge mudslides through a scenic area known as a tourist destination.
‘Hanging by a Thread’: U.N. Chief Warns of Missing a Key Climate Target
His comments came as the world body’s weather agency said it expected Earth to soon surpass the record high temperatures experienced in 2023.
Libyan Protesters Demand Accountability After Floods Killed Thousands
The cries of protesters were part of a rising chorus of calls for answers from leaders across a divided Libya, specifically for an international investigation.