Climate Alarms Sound: A Global Emergency Unveiled

Researchers warn of a possible irreversible climate disaster as 25 out of 35 planetary vital signs hit record levels. The report highlights the frequency of extreme weather events, rising emissions, and other alarming indicators, urging immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.

Researchers have raised alarms over a potential irreversible climate disaster, with 25 of 35 key planetary indicators reaching record levels. This includes more frequent extreme weather and unprecedented fossil fuel emissions.

The international team, including experts from Germany's Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research, reported Earth's average surface temperature, sea levels, and population growth all hitting new highs. They noted that the human population has been rising by about 200,000 people each day.

The analysis, 'The 2024 State of the Climate Report: Perilous Times on Planet Earth,' published in the journal Bioscience, highlights devastating 2024 heatwaves across Asia as a sign of climate change's accelerating impacts. Researchers call for transformative measures to reduce overconsumption and manage population growth as the future of humanity hangs in the balance.

(With inputs from agencies.)