Climate change led to unprecedented global temperatures in 2024, surpassing the 1.5C target set by the Paris Agreement. The temperature increased to 1.6C above preindustrial levels, exacerbating extreme weather conditions and affecting millions globally. The surge in temperature was fueled by fossil fuel emissions, emphasizing the urgent need for transition to sustainable energy. With fossil fuel consumption expected to remain high, it is increasingly unlikely to maintain the long-term 1.5C limit. The record temperatures, intensified by El Niño, highlighted both severe weather events and the failure to sufficiently curb emissions.