World Meteorological Organisation
Geneva, Switzerland
Melting Ice Caps, Rising Sea Levels, and Extreme Weather Events
The latest State of the Global Climate report issued by the World Meteorological Organization paints a bleak picture of the planet's future unless urgent and comprehensive action is taken to address climate change.
The report reveals alarming trends of escalating climate chaos driven by fossil fuel pollution. Record-breaking heatwaves, unprecedented sea level rises, and soaring ocean surface temperatures have become the new norm. Glaciers are losing ice at an alarming rate, posing existential threats to coastal communities worldwide.
One of the most concerning findings of the report is the acceleration of sea level rise, which poses a direct threat to low-lying regions. Last September saw Antarctic sea ice shrinking to a record low, alarming experts and underscoring the urgency of the situation.
The consequences of these extreme weather events are devastating, w…
