The year 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, with temperatures likely exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a first in historical records. This alarming development raises serious concerns about the impact of climate change. Scientists attribute the rising temperatures primarily to human activity, including increased greenhouse gas emissions, while noting contributions from natural phenomena like El Niño. The findings coincide with the U.S. re-election of Donald Trump, who has denied climate change and promised to retract climate policies. As global leaders prepare for COP29, scientists emphasize the need for immediate action to mitigate further warming and its catastrophic consequences.