• Earth’s greenhouse gas concentrations were the highest on record. 
• Record temperatures were notable across the globe. 
• The water cycle continued to intensify. 
• El Niño conditions contributed to record-high sea surface temperatures.
• Ocean heat and global sea level were the highest on record. 
• The Arctic saw near-record warmth. 
• Antarctica saw continued low sea ice. 
• Glaciers around the world continued to melt. 
• Tropical cyclone activity was below average, but storms still set records around the globe.

State of the Climate – American Meteorological Society

International “State of the Climate” report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global temperatures, global sea level, and ocean heat in 2024 – American Meteorological Society