The latest Copernicus report indicates that 2024 may become the hottest year on Earth since record-keeping began, likely surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius mark that the Paris Agreement aims to prevent. While this year’s temperature spike is alarming, climate scientists clarify that the agreement’s success hinges on long-term averages rather than isolated events. Experts warn that continual rising emissions pose a significant risk, potentially jeopardizing the goals of the Paris Agreement. The upcoming COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan hopes to address these urgent issues, despite doubts about resulting action.