It's official: 2024 was the planet's warmest year on record, according to an analysis by scientists from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

It's the first time in recorded history that the planet was above a hoped-for limit to warming for an entire year, according to measurements from four of six teams

Earth experienced its hottest year on record, surpassing previous highs with an average temperature 1.28 degrees Celsius above the 20th-century norm. This historical peak is a stark reminder of the urgent need to understand and mitigate our impact on the planet,

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