A once-in-a-generation asteroid broader than the width of Manhattan will be passing by the Earth — and there’s a chance you can see it for yourself. The space rock 877 Alinda, one of the five largest expected to safely but closely zoom past our planet this century,

Meteorological associations have reported 2024 as the hottest year on record since humans started keeping track. Scientists say this likely puts Earth at greater risk of more extreme heat waves, hurricanes and significant loss of biodiversity.

As predicted, last year beat 2023 as the warmest year on record, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures according to several agencies, and with Canada ranking as one of the hottest places on Earth in 2024!

Danielle Alberti/Axios Last year was Earth's warmest on record, eclipsing 2023's record and for the first time exceeding the Paris target of 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, the Copernicus Climate Change Service announced.