Key Climate Threshold Likely to be Breached in 5 Years

On 17th May, 2023, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) made a groundbreaking announcement, stating that global temperatures are now more likely than ever to exceed 1.5°C (2.7°F) of warming within the next five years.

Key Points

  • Factors Contributing to the Increased Likelihood: The anticipated development of an El Nino weather pattern is one of the factors contributing to the increased likelihood of reaching 1.5°C.
  • El Nino, characterized by warmer waters in the tropical Pacific, can elevate atmospheric temperatures globally, compounding the effects of human-induced climate change.
  • Distinction from IPCC Projections: The WMO's climate update provides a prediction-based long-range weather forecast, differing from ....
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