INSTITUTE OF ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS

2024’s Climate Extremes: A Wake-Up Call for Global Preparedness

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

The year 2024 experienced unprecedented climate extremes, including record rainfall and severe droughts, impacting billions globally. El Niño’s influence and anthropogenic warming exacerbated these events, underscoring the necessity of improved …

Climate change

Record High Ocean Temperatures in China and Global Implications

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 - by Marcus Chen - Leave a Comment

China’s coastal waters have recorded an average temperature of 21.50°C in 2024, the highest ever noted. This increase follows a global trend where ocean temperatures reached a record 20.87°C, leading …