'Every fraction of a degree of warming matters'.

The article discusses South Africa's consideration of expanding the list of VAT-exempt food items to alleviate financial strain on low-income households. Economists and policymakers are debating the potential economic impacts and effectiveness of this proposal in addressing food insecurity. Additionally, the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record, emphasizing the importance of every fraction of a degree of warming in impacting lives, economies, and the environment. Climate scientists stress the need for increased efforts to reduce carbon emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change. [Extracted from the article]