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2024 likely to warmest year on record, first to breach 1.5°C

2024 is all set to shatter all records, becoming hottest year ever since the pre-industrial period and also the first one to surpass 1.5°C mark ever.

Editorial Team

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Research   Event   Impacts   /  Extreme Weather

Under Pressure: Olympic Athletes Compete Against Extreme Heat

Athletes face significant challenges due to extreme heat, with climate change threatening the sustainability of global sports. Rising temperatures and poor air quality impact athlete performance and safety, underscoring the urgent need for climate action to protect the future of sporting events.

Ojas Khurana