May 2024 Hits Record: Hottest Month Ever as UN Chief Warns of ‘Russian Roulette’ with Climate

During the release of the latest report on the State of the Climate, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a special speech on climate action, The Moment of Truth, in which he began by referring to the latest data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Commission, which revealed that May 2024 is the hottest on record. Guterres urged major world powers this Wednesday to demonstrate greater commitment in the fight against climate change and to stop playing “Russian roulette with the planet.” “These are already twelve consecutive months of the hottest months in history. Our planet is … Continue reading May 2024 Hits Record: Hottest Month Ever as UN Chief Warns of ‘Russian Roulette’ with Climate