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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.