According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2024 was the first year in which global temperature exceeded the pre-industrial (1850-1900) average by 1.5°C.

Global average sea level has risen 21 to 24 centimeters since 1880. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause 250,000 deaths per year, according the World Health Organization.