Introduction
July 2024 has been the hottest month in recorded history, according to preliminary satellite data. From Europe to Asia, heatwaves, wildfires, and floods wreaked havoc.
Worst-Hit Regions
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India: Record temperatures in Delhi (48.2°C).
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Europe: Greece and Italy saw massive wildfires.
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China: Devastating floods displaced 1.2 million people.
Heat-Related Deaths
Over 4,000 deaths globally have been attributed to extreme heat and poor air quality, particularly among the elderly.
What Is Causing This Surge?
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El Niño intensification
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Rapid Arctic Ice Melt
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Urban Heat Islands
Scientific Warnings
IPCC and WMO have raised red flags on failing to meet the 1.5°C Paris Agreement threshold. Without immediate mitigation, 2024 may just be the beginning.
What Nations Are Doing
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Germany unveiled its biggest renewable investment ever.
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India banned coal-based plants in 5 new zones.
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USA passed a new carbon tax law.
Citizens Respond
Climate activism surged across college campuses and cities. Digital campaigns like #Save2040 trended globally.
Conclusion
The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat—it’s happening now. What governments choose to do today will determine the world’s survival tomorrow.