A recent analysis of temperature data from hundreds of locations worldwide reveals that this winter was unusually warm for half the world’s population, with climate change playing a significant role. Cities in North America, Europe, and Asia experienced warmer-than-average temperatures, with climate change fingerprints detected in many regions. Notably, Minneapolis, Tehran, and Milan saw significant warming, attributed to the burning of fossil fuels. Globally, February 2024 was the hottest February on record, marking the ninth consecutive month of record temperatures. This trend underscores the unequivocal impact of climate change on global weather patterns, with the ocean experiencing particularly high temperatures. While these records don’t necessarily surpass the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre industrial levels, they highlight the urgent need for climate action.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/climate/winter-february-heat-wave.html