Indonesia says 2024 was hottest year on record
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Indonesia experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, the country’s weather agency said Friday, matching several other nations which have reported similar rises in temperature.
Indonesia still relies enormously on fossil fuel energy — which scientists say is a leading cause of global warming — and is listed as one of the top greenhouse gas emitters in the world.
The average air temperature in 2024 was 27.5 degrees Celsius (81.5 Fahrenheit), some 0.8 degrees Celsius warmer than between 1991 and 2020, the country’s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency (BMKG) posted on its website Friday.
It said the data was obtained from 113 monitoring posts across the country.
Indonesia had its hottest April in more than four decades last year as extreme heat swept parts of Asia.
The United Nations said Monday that 2024 was set to be the hottest year ever recorded worldwide.
Both China and India have already said the year was their hottest in decades.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the average air temperature in Indonesia during 2024?
What was the average air temperature in Indonesia during 2024?
The average air temperature in Indonesia during 2024 was 27.5 degrees Celsius, which is 0.8 degrees Celsius warmer than the period between 1991 and 2020.
Q.How does Indonesia's reliance on fossil fuels relate to its temperature rise?
How does Indonesia's reliance on fossil fuels relate to its temperature rise?
Indonesia still relies heavily on fossil fuel energy, which scientists identify as a primary cause of global warming. The country is listed among the world's top greenhouse gas emitters.
Q.What other countries have reported record temperatures for 2024?
What other countries have reported record temperatures for 2024?
Several other nations have reported similar rises in temperature for 2024. China and India have both stated that it was their hottest year in decades.
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