2023: A year of climate extremes (phys.org)
TLDR; Summary
- Year 2023 had climate extremes with global average temperature 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels
- Anthropogenic climate change intensifies extreme weather events
- Climate models show increased likelihood of extreme events due to global warming
- Heat waves, droughts, extreme storms, and catastrophic rainfall observed
- AI used to predict consequences of extreme events on vegetation
- AI predictions can aid in better resource deployment for disaster response
- Max Planck researchers developing AI method to help herdsmen in Somalia and Kenya adapt to drought