UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
"World Meteorological Organization issues 'red alert' on global warming, highlighting urgent need for action."
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a “red alert” on global warming, emphasizing concerning increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting ice. There are fears that 2024 could break temperature records despite efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The report highlights extreme weather events worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for action. While renewable energy capacity has increased, experts stress the critical importance of more ambitious climate strategies.