In 2024, average global temperatures for the first time exceeded the symbolic threshold of 1.5°C, established by the Paris Climate Agreement as critical for the stability of the planet.. Temperatures have risen 1.6°C this year above pre-industrial levels, beating the 2023 record by 0.12°C, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and EU climate service Copernicus.. It is noted that 2024 was marked by extreme weather conditions:  megaforest fires engulfed South America, Canada and Europe. . . . The world's oceans were also significantly impacted, with sea surface temperatures remaining at record highs for much of the year, damaging marine ecosystems.. The polar glaciers were rapidly melting, and the concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane reached historical highs - 422 ppm and 1897 ppb, respectively.. Carbon dioxide concentrations in 2024 were 2.9 ppm higher than in 2023, and methane concentrations were 3 ppm higher. What causes the temperature jump? Scientists point to two main factors: anthropogenic climate change, in particular, rising greenhouse gas emissions. . However, even after El Nino ended in May, temperatures remained at record levels for the rest of the year, shocking experts with its scale.. " Although the Paris Agreement's formal target sets average warming over a 20-year period, 2024 signals a continued rise in temperatures, making the agreement's long-term goal unlikely to be achieved. It was previously reported that the current winter in Antarctica has become the coldest in the last six years.. In Kyiv, 2024 became the warmest year on record. News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.