In 2024 the average temperature of the Earth's surface was 1.28 °C above the 1951–1980 average, the highest since reliable global records began in 1880. Each new record shows how much the planet has warmed since the industrial era, mainly because of greenhouse gases released by burning coal, oil and gas. It took place in 2024.
Before and after
- from 18 December 2023 to 6 May 2025Operation Prosperity Guardian
- 2024Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign
- 1 January 20242024 Noto earthquake
- 2024Unforgettable
- 20242024 becomes the warmest year on record
- 3 January 20242024 Kerman bombings
- 13 January 20242024 Taiwanese presidential election
- 16 January 20242024 Iranian missile strikes in Pakistan
- 12 February 20242024 Rafah hostage raid
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