Czechia sees hottest year on record as temperatures rise 2°C since 1960s

Czechia is set to record its hottest year, with the average temperature surpassing 10°C for the first time. Ondráš Přibyla from Fakta o klimatu (Facts about Climate) organization explains to Czech Radio that this marks a two-degree rise since the 1960s, significantly affecting ecosystems, agriculture, and forests. Warmer winters mean less snow and drier springs. Pests like bark beetles reproduce faster, increasing stress on spruce forests. Přibyla emphasizes that while green transformation costs are high, they are far lower than the long-term consequences of inaction on climate change.