Rising Temperatures: The Dangers of Unchecked Climate Change and the Urgent Need for Action

The past year has been the hottest on record due to a combination of factors, including rising temperatures and heat records being set. Despite a cold winter in Finland, heat records have been broken, with temperatures reaching over +20 degrees. Germany also experienced a tropical night with temperatures over +20 degrees.

Measurements ending in March showed record highs in average temperatures, with Earth being more than 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than before industrialization. This 1.5 degree warming is considered a limit to minimize climate change risks, but reducing emissions is still a critical step in addressing global warming.

Various factors may be contributing to the sudden temperature rise, including the El Nino phenomenon, increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, and solar radiation cycles. The impacts of a volcanic eruption in Tonga and solar radiation cycles are being explored as possible reasons for the increase in temperature.

To address climate change, recommendations include reducing emissions, utilizing carbon sinks, and exploring artificial methods to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. If warming continues at a rapid pace, measures to artificially modify the climate may be considered, such as reflecting solar radiation in the upper atmosphere. However, efforts to address the root causes of climate change are essential to mitigate its impacts. Interest in reducing emissions, sustainable practices, and exploring innovative solutions will be key in combating global warming.