Hey everyone! Have you heard about the extreme weather events happening around the world in 2024? 🌧️🌪️ Let’s dive into what’s going on and why it’s important!
2024: The Hottest Year Yet
Scientists have found that 2024 was the hottest year on record! In fact, 111 countries, home to half the world’s population, experienced their warmest year ever. That’s a lot of people feeling the heat! 🌡️
What’s Causing This Heat?
The main reason is climate change. When we burn fossil fuels like coal and oil, it releases gases that trap heat in our atmosphere. This makes the planet warmer over time.
How Does This Affect Water?
The hotter temperatures are changing how water moves around the Earth. This is called the global water cycle. It means more extreme weather, like heavier rainfall in some places causing floods, and less rain in others leading to droughts.
Big Impacts Worldwide
- 🌊 Floods have become more common and severe, damaging homes and communities.
- 🌵 Droughts are lasting longer, making it hard for farmers to grow crops.
- 🌪️ Storms like tropical cyclones are getting stronger and moving slower, causing more damage.
Why Should We Care?
Water-related disasters in 2024 affected millions of people. Over 8,700 people lost their lives, and 40 million were forced to leave their homes. That’s like the entire population of a big country! 😢
What Can We Do?
It’s important to prepare for these changes. Here are some ideas:
- 💧 Save water whenever you can.
- 🌳 Plant trees to help absorb carbon dioxide.
- ♻️ Recycle and reduce waste.
- 🚴 Use bikes or walk instead of cars when possible.
Every little action helps make a difference!
Looking Ahead
Scientists from Australian National University and around the world are studying these changes to help us understand and prepare for the future. Let’s work together to take care of our planet! 🌏❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
