EU agency: World experiences warmest January on record in 2024. El Niño began to weaken last month and may turn into a La Niña later this year.
The main factor causing high ocean surface temperatures is the continued increase in greenhouse gas concentrations. Rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is the only way to stop the rise in global temperatures, EU agency says. Some American scientists say that 2024 will be hotter than 2023, and a 99% probability of being among the top five hottest years.