The year 2023 was full of surprises, from soaring temperatures to increasing humanitarian crises, unexpected population changes, and exciting sports victories. Over 114 million people were forced to leave their homes due to civil unrest and emergencies, while the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest summer ever recorded. South Africa celebrated a thrilling Rugby World Cup win, and India became the world’s most populated country, surpassing China. Fossil fuel consumption hit an alltime high, and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” set a record by grossing a billion dollars the fastest in Warner Bros.’ history. Novak Djokovic won three more Grand Slam titles, and Facebook was fined a recordbreaking sum for illegally transmitting personal data.
