New research published in BioScience has highlighted intensifying extreme climatic conditions, with alarming sea temperature anomalies recorded in 2023 and 2024.
According to the article published on October 8th, global ocean temperatures have shattered historical records, signaling the potential for unprecedented natural disasters.
“We are stepping into a critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis,” the authors said.
The article referenced the latest UN press release, which revealed that fossil fuel emissions have reached an all-time high, with the three hottest days on record occurring in July 2024.
Experts believe humans have failed to avert the impending collapse of nature. Now, the only hope is to limit the extent of the damage.
The 2023 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report has shown that current policies are steering toward a peak global temperature increase of approximately 2.7°C by 2100.
In response to the worsening situation, the authors are calling for researchers, policymakers, and the public to face the growing threat of climate-related hazards. They emphasise the need for urgent action to safeguard the planet’s fragile environment.
The authors warned there is no denying that the vital sign is viewed as a global emergency. Lots of life on Earth is imperilled.
“Despite hundreds of reports about climate change, tens of thousands of scientific papers and 28 annual meetings of the UN’s Conference of the Parties, the world has made very little headway on climate change,” Joint lead author Dr. Christopher Wolf, from the Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Network in Oregon said.
“Humanity’s future depends on creativity, moral fibre and perseverance. If future generations are to inherit the world they deserve, decisive action is needed, and fast.”