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Recent reports from various sources indicate that the past 12 months have been the hottest on record, with 90% to 99% of the global population experiencing above-average warmth due to human-caused climate change. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service states that this year's global temperatures outrank previous years, with the planet experiencing the hottest 12-month stretch in at least 125,000 years. The impact of climate change is evident in extreme weather events, including intense heat, droughts, and wildfires, with predictions of more severe conditions in Southeast Asia and Australia in 2024. The disability community is raising concerns about the increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events. The data suggests that the Earth's reaction to greenhouse gases is stronger than previously thought, leading to unprecedented heat waves and climate-driven heat. Additionally, the impact of climate change on the Amazon rainforest is evident, with successive droughts and rising temperatures threatening its resilience.