The year has been officially confirmed as the hottest on record, surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. The World Meteorological Organization highlights that 2024 has not only broken heat records, but also breached critical climate goals set by the Paris Agreement. Scientists express alarm over the unprecedented temperatures, which have intensified global warming and fueled extreme weather events. Major regions, including the U.S. and Algeria, reported record-high temperatures, with ocean temperatures also reaching new highs. As discussions about reversing climate change intensify, experts warn that the world is teetering on the edge of a dire climate trajectory.