Jersey: 2024 was seventh warmest year on record, say forecasters
Mr Aked said: "It is in this detail, you can see the impacts warmer nights are having, contributing to the overall annual temperature being the seventh warmest on record."Along with temperature rise, for every degree our atmosphere warms, the atmosphere can hold 7% more moisture, adding to the wetter weather."He said as a result, we should be prepared for the potential of seeing "more extreme weather events" as temperatures continued to rise.
'Reduce carbon footprint'
Deputy Steve Luce, minister for the environment, said the increasing temperatures were "greatly concerning"."With increasing temperatures are associated impacts on biodiversity, food security, and sea levels - which as an island is greatly concerning," Luce said.He said this year, he would continue to encourage islanders to reduce their carbon footprint. "We must ensure Jersey remains on a pathway to net zero by 2050, in line with the internationally recognised targets of the Paris Agreement."
There are now 131 stripes at the Waterfront, which represent the years from 1894 to 2024, Jersey Met said. The new stripe will be added to the wall on 18 January.It added: "Using colour, the stripes show how the island's climate is warming over time, and act as a visual climate change reminder."
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