New Scientist | Key climate indicators, from greenhouse gas levels to ice loss, have reached record levels this year. A coalistion of over 15.000 scientists call it a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis.”
The State of the Climate report that has just been released, paints a grim picture of escalating climate change, with 25 out of 35 planetary “vital signs” hitting record highs. Fossil fuels are a primary driver, causing record greenhouse gas emissions despite growing renewable energy use.
The consequences are devastating, impacting everything from ocean temperatures and ice melt to human mortality rates. Scientists urge drastic action to curb our reliance on fossil fuels and avert climate catastrophe.
The report highlights the continued heavy reliance on fossil fuels as a major driver of the climate crisis.
Even though renewable energy use is increasing, the consumption of coal and oil reached record highs in 2024. This demonstrates the world’s ongoing dependence on fossil fuels despite the urgent need to transition away from them.
