2023 WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD, 2014-23 WARMEST DECADE: WMO
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WMO confirms 2023 as the warmest year, highlighting record temperatures and greenhouse gas concentrations, underscoring climate crisis concerns.
source:arcticmoniter
About WMO Report Highlights 2023 as Warmest Year:
- The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) confirms 2023 as the warmest year on record.
- Global mean surface temperature in 2023 surpassed pre-industrial levels by 1.45°C.
- Decadal average from 2014 to 2023 marks the warmest decade ever, with a 1.2°C increase.
- Concentrations of major greenhouse gases reached record highs in 2022.
- Carbon dioxide levels rose to 417.9 parts per million, methane to 1,923 parts per billion, and nitrous oxide to 335.8 parts per billion.
- Ocean heat content hit a 65-year high in 2023, exacerbating climate crisis impacts.
- Rising greenhouse gas emissions contribute to ocean acidification, sea level rise, and extreme weather events, posing a significant global challenge.
About the World Meteorological Organization (WMO):
● WMO leads international cooperation on weather, climate, and environmental services. ● Aims to deliver high-quality information to improve well-being globally. ● Facilitates collaboration among member countries for effective weather and climate management. |