Editorial: Le Monde

• The 2024 heat record and massive wildfires in Los Angeles demonstrate the ongoing impact of climate change.
• The accumulation of greenhouse gases is driving alarming overheating.
• Potential violation of the 2015 Paris Agreement aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 °C is a concern.
• Climate change results in global human and material catastrophes.
• Incoming US President, Donald Trump, denies climate change and plans to escalate oil and gas production.
• There is a worrying shift in attitudes towards climate action in both Europe and the United States.
• US financial decisions suggest a return to investing in fossil fuels.

Conclusion: Climate change denial and prioritizing profits over climate action could have catastrophic global consequences. If America decides to act correctly in the future, it might be too late.

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