Climate data for September 2023 further confirms the worrying trend of rising temperatures, with experts predicting that this year is virtually certain to be the warmest since records began in the mid-1800s. The month saw a record-high September temperature covering 20% of the world's surface, the highest percentage ever recorded. Multiple sources, including renowned climate scientists, indicate a 99% probability that 2023 will be the warmest year on record. The Economist highlights the significance of this trend, labeling 2023 as a watershed year for the climate. The alarming reality of global warming is emphasized, with 2023 experiencing the hottest September in the 174-year record, accompanied by the highest level of excess heat ever recorded. These findings underscore the urgent need for action to address the escalating climate crisis.
Alarming Reality of Global Warming. https://t.co/A1m2Vd4zoV
2023 had the hottest September in 174-year record https://t.co/KdyO0TLrbr via @NPR #ClimateCentral
Not only was this year the hottest September on record, it was also the month with the most excess heat ever. Read why 2023 looks set to be a watershed year for the climate https://t.co/WTrapNwuDj 👇
2023 is now virtually certain (>99% chance) to be the warmest year since records began in the mid-1800s across all the different temperature records that have reported data through September. I dig into the details in a new analysis over at @CarbonBrief: https://t.co/rY0gKBS0GE https://t.co/Qs7A64QA2p
Climate data for September add to a worrying trend. Read why 2023 looks set to be a watershed year https://t.co/UUGwtRSH34 👇
During September 2023, 20% of the world's surface had a record-high September temperature—the highest percentage of any month on record since the start of records in 1951. @MichaelEMann @KHayhoe @ZLabe @hausfath @ClimateOfGavin @BMcNoldy @BrianMcHugh2011 @hbwx @JeffSmithABC7 https://t.co/COzwYjDWNA
With the huge September data in, we can confirm that we expect 2023 to be the warmest year in the record (99% probability). https://t.co/JfvQwbVNpq
Climate Fact Check: September 2023 https://t.co/53gdWm9kBr
BREAKING: scientists say there's now a 90% chance of hitting 1.5°C of global warming for the first time in 2023 🧵