-United Nations
Last year was the second warmest year on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Wednesday
“The average global temperature has risen by about 1.1°C since the pre-industrial era and ocean heat content is at a record level,” said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas.
“On the current path of carbon dioxide emissions, we are heading towards a temperature increase of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius by the end of century.”
WMO analysis showed the annual global temperature in 2019 was 1.1°C warmer than in the period from 1850-1900, or the pre-industrial era.
Only 2016 was hotter, due to a very strong El Niño which causes warming, combined with long-term climate change.
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