11 Feb , 15:27
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The international scientific community raises alarm: for the first time in human history, Earth's average annual temperature has exceeded the critical mark of 1.5°C. This discovery, published in the prestigious journal Nature Climate Change, may indicate the beginning of irreversible climate changes.
Historical Context
Over the past 125,000 years, the planet's temperature has never risen so high. Even during the Medieval Climate Optimum (950-1250 CE), global warming did not reach such levels.
Statistics and Forecasts
According to the study, if current trends continue, humanity will enter a period of sustained temperature increase above 1.5°C in the next 10 years. This threatens catastrophic consequences:
• Disappearance of 90% of coral reefs
• Extinction of 14% of terrestrial species
• Increased frequency of extreme weather events
• Rising sea levels
Expert Opinion
"We are on the brink of a climate revolution," comments Professor William Ripple from Oregon State University. "2024 could become a turning point in the planet's history".