Hottest Year on Record

June 15, 2024

May 2024 was the hottest May on record, part of a 12-month streak of unprecedented high temperatures. Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA’s Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor, discusses the significant changes in global climate patterns, including shifts in precipitation, increased frequency of heavy rainfall and droughts, and declining ice levels. She explains that the overall warming trend, driven by increased greenhouse gases, is exacerbated by natural cycles like El Niño and La Niña. Dr. Calvin emphasizes the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and highlights ongoing efforts to understand and address these changes.

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