The climate crisis is leading to unprecedented temperature increases, with 2024 expected to be the hottest year on record. A study from Germany's AWI suggests that a decline in low-altitude clouds is contributing to a 'missing' 0.2°C in global warming explanations. This reduction in planetary albedo, particularly over the Atlantic, exacerbates warming effects. The decline in low clouds may be linked to reduced anthropogenic aerosols and global warming feedbacks, indicating that future warming could exceed 1.5°C sooner than anticipated.