“2024 Set to Break Heat Records: Arctic Melting Amplifies Global Warming Crisis”

2024 could be the hottest year on record due to Arctic Ocean warming, specifically the melting ice sheet in the Chukchi Sea. The warming in these waters may accelerate global temperature increase, making the second year of El Niño even hotter. Heatwaves are causing crises globally, with extreme heat expected every 12-24 months.