People experienced an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat in 2024 due to human-caused climate change. Media Miss™ People experienced an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat in 2024 due to human-caused climate change, according to a group of scientists. 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever measured, with extreme heat affecting some areas for 150 days or more. The analysis found that 26 out of 29 extreme weather events this year had clear links to climate change, resulting in over 3,700 deaths. Scientists warn that the planet is nearing the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit, and fossil fuel use will worsen the situation.