The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), European Union's climate monitoring arm, said on Tuesday (January 9) that 2023 was the hottest year ever on record. The deputy head of C3S even said that the temperatures in 2023 'likely' exceeded those in last 100,000 years.

"It is also the first year with all days over one degree warmer than the pre-industrial period," said Samantha Burgess, deputy head of the C3S.&nbsp;

"Temperatures during 2023 likely exceed those of any period in at least the last 100,000 years."

With this, it has been observed that Earth's surface almost crossed 1.5 degree Celsius level above those in pre-industrial times.

The 1.5C level is an internationally agreed critical level within which, it is essential to contain Global Warming.

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The year 2023 witnessed catastrophic events like massive wildfires in Canada, extreme droughts in Africa, summer heatwaves in Europe and record increase in winter temperatures in Australia and South America.

AFP quoted an expert who warned that such events will continue to occur if we do not transition from fossil fuels and reach net zero emissions.

"We will continue to suffer the consequences of our inactions today for generations," said Ed Hawkins, a professor from University of Reading.

The findings from the Copernicus service have been released a month after COP28 Summit agreement in Dubai. The agreement called for gradual shift away from fossil fuels, the main contributors to global carbon emissions.

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Humanity has had reliable weather records from the middle of the 19th century. But intensive study of the weather before this has been made with the help of tree rings, sediment deposition and ice cores etc. Burgess leaned on this when she said that temperatures in 2023 "exceed those of any period in at least the last 100,000 years"

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The year 2023 witnessed record breaking temperature across the world. The year was second-warmest on record in Europe. El Nino, the weather phenomenon that has warming effect on oceans and global weather, also began last year.

Oceans absorb&nbsp;90 per cent of the excess heat produced by human activities. Rising temperatures affect the aquatic life and even increase intensity of storms.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), European Union's climate monitoring arm, said on Tuesday (January 9) that 2023 was the hottest year ever on record. The deputy head of C3S even said that the temperatures in 2023 'likely' exceeded those in last 100,000 years.

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), European Union's climate monitoring arm, said on Tuesday (January 9) that 2023 was the hottest year ever on record. The deputy head of C3S even said that the temperatures in 2023 'likely' exceeded those in last 100,000 years. "It is also the first year with all days over one degree warmer than the pre-industrial period," said Samantha Burgess, deputy head of the C3S. "Temperatures during 2023 likely exceed those of any period in at least the last 100,000 years." With this, it has been observed that Earth's surface almost crossed 1.5 degree Celsius level above those in pre-industrial times. The 1.5C level is an internationally agreed critical level within which, it is essential to contain Global Warming. Watch | Climate change: Impact on South Asia in 2023 × The year 2023 witnessed catastrophic events like massive wildfires in Canada, extreme droughts in Africa, summer heatwaves in Europe and record increase in winter temperatures in Australia and South America. AFP quoted an expert who warned that such events will continue to occur if we do not transition from fossil fuels and reach net zero emissions. "We will continue to suffer the consequences of our inactions today for generations," said Ed Hawkins, a professor from University of Reading. The findings from the Copernicus service have been released a month after COP28 Summit agreement in Dubai. The agreement called for gradual shift away from fossil fuels, the main contributors to global carbon emissions. Also Read | First polar bear death from bird flu raises concerns for species already battling climate change Humanity has had reliable weather records from the middle of the 19th century. But intensive study of the weather before this has been made with the help of tree rings, sediment deposition and ice cores etc. Burgess leaned on this when she said that temperatures in 2023 "exceed those of any period in at least the last 100,000 years" Also Read | Climate change causes dry spell in Kashmir: Winter wonderland Gulmarg struggles with no snow The year 2023 witnessed record breaking temperature across the world. The year was second-warmest on record in Europe. El Nino, the weather phenomenon that has warming effect on oceans and global weather, also began last year. Oceans absorb 90 per cent of the excess heat produced by human activities. Rising temperatures affect the aquatic life and even increase intensity of storms. (With inputs from agencies)

2023 was hottest on record, temperatures exceeded those in ‘last 100,000 years’: EU body

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on Friday (April 22) said that Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year.

In the fifth edition of its annual report, it revealed that the hottest day ever registered in Europe was in Sicily with a blistering temperature of 48.8C (120 degrees Fahrenheit).

Extreme weather, fuelled by climate change, caused the "greatest ecological disaster in decades" in Greece in the form of wildfires that burned down forests spread across 8,000 square kilometres.

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The flood in Germany, nourished by a rise in surface water temperature in the Baltic Sea, broke the record for mid-July downpour. More than 200 people were killed in the unprecedented weather extreme.

According to the director of the European Union's climate monitoring service, Carlo Buontempo, "2021 was a year of extremes including the hottest summer in Europe, heatwaves in the Mediterranean, flooding, and wind droughts in western Europe."&nbsp;

"This shows that the understanding of weather and climate extremes is becoming increasingly relevant for key sectors of society." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Meanwhile, Mauro Facchini, head of Earth observation at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space, said "Scientific experts like the IPCC have warned us we are running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5C."&nbsp;

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"This report stresses the urgent necessity to act as climate-related extreme events are already occurring."

“There are many parts of the Baltic which are more than 5 degrees (Celsius) above average, which is a lot for seaside temperatures,” said Freja Vamborg, a senior climate scientist at C3S.

Under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, members have set a target to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Although the coronavirus pandemic had caused a dip in carbon dioxide emissions, they have rebounded strongly. An increase in their concentration in the atmosphere traps heat causing heat waves.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on Friday (April 22) said that Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year. In the fifth edition of its annual report, it revealed that the hottest day ever registered in Europe was in Sicily with a blistering temperature of 48.

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on Friday (April 22) said that Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year. In the fifth edition of its annual report, it revealed that the hottest day ever registered in Europe was in Sicily with a blistering temperature of 48.8C (120 degrees Fahrenheit). Extreme weather, fuelled by climate change, caused the "greatest ecological disaster in decades" in Greece in the form of wildfires that burned down forests spread across 8,000 square kilometres. The flood in Germany, nourished by a rise in surface water temperature in the Baltic Sea, broke the record for mid-July downpour. More than 200 people were killed in the unprecedented weather extreme. According to the director of the European Union's climate monitoring service, Carlo Buontempo, "2021 was a year of extremes including the hottest summer in Europe, heatwaves in the Mediterranean, flooding, and wind droughts in western Europe." "This shows that the understanding of weather and climate extremes is becoming increasingly relevant for key sectors of society." Meanwhile, Mauro Facchini, head of Earth observation at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space, said "Scientific experts like the IPCC have warned us we are running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5C." Also see | How climate change will impact the world's regions differently "This report stresses the urgent necessity to act as climate-related extreme events are already occurring." “There are many parts of the Baltic which are more than 5 degrees (Celsius) above average, which is a lot for seaside temperatures,” said Freja Vamborg, a senior climate scientist at C3S. Under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, members have set a target to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Although the coronavirus pandemic had caused a dip in carbon dioxide emissions, they have rebounded strongly. An increase in their concentration in the atmosphere traps heat causing heat waves. (With inputs from agencies)

Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year

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2023 was hottest on record, temperatures exceeded those in ‘last 100,000 years’: EU body

Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year