When Risks Become Reality: 2024 Extreme Weather

Risks Become Reality: 2024 Altered Extreme Weather

This briefing summarizes the key findings of the World Weather Attribution (WWA) report "When Risks Become Reality: Extreme Weather in 2024," analyzing the year's extreme weather events and their connection to climate change.

Key Themes:

1. Escalating Extreme Weather Events: The report emphasizes the unprecedented levels of extreme weather experienced in 2024, including heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, storms, and floods. These events resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions. The report states that "Extreme weather reached dangerous new heights in 2024," demonstrating the increasing threat of a 1.3°C warmer world.
2. Climate Change as a Key Driver: WWA studies directly link climate change to the increased int ...