Global Temperatures Hit Record Highs, Urgent Climate Action Needed

Summary:
The EU’s climate monitoring service reported on June 5 that the last 12 months have been the warmest on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.63°C above pre-industrial levels. This period does not yet indicate surpassing the 1.5°C global warming threshold, which is measured over decades. However, a UN report suggests an 80% chance that at least one of the next five years will exceed this threshold temporarily. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for action, calling for a 30% reduction in fossil fuel use by 2030 to avoid "climate hell." Despite global agreements, carbon emissions hit a record high last year due to continued reliance on fossil fuels. The WMO warned that the world is far from meeting its climate goals, stressing the severe economic and environmental costs of inaction. Guterres criticized fossil fuel companies for their role in the crisis and advocated for a ban on their advertising.