Summary
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization warns that the Earth's climate is severely imbalanced, leading to stronger and more dangerous storms. Human activities, especially the use of greenhouse gases, are trapping energy and warming the planet, causing long-term changes to ocean temperatures and sea levels.
Key Facts
- The Earth's energy system is unbalanced due to trapped energy from greenhouse gases.
- This imbalance leads to increased global temperatures and more intense storms.
- Ocean warming and sea-level rise are expected to continue for centuries.
- 91% of excess energy is stored in the oceans, doubling the rate of warming in the past 20 years.
- Warmer oceans lead to stronger tropical storms and rising sea levels.
- Heat increases the risk of diseases from mosquitoes and affects food security.
- The report urged world leaders to address these issues proactively and collect more climate data.
- The past 11 years have been the hottest on record, indicating the urgency of the climate crisis.
