Summary
The year 2025 is likely to be one of the hottest years on record, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. From January to November, the average global temperature was significantly higher than pre-industrial levels. Experts say this trend highlights the fast pace of climate change, urging rapid reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Facts
- 2025 is expected to be the second hottest year on record.
- From January to November, global temperatures were 1.48°C (2.7°F) higher than pre-industrial levels.
- 2024 was the warmest year on record, followed by 2023.
- Scientists say the average temperature from 2023-2025 may surpass the critical 1.5°C (2.7°F) increase that worsens climate change effects.
- The Copernicus Climate Change Service urges cutting greenhouse gas emissions to slow down warming.
- Recent severe weather events, like tropical storms in South and Southeast Asia, are linked to climate change.
- The COP30 summit in Brazil failed to agree on reducing fossil fuel use.
- Experts stress the need to adapt to warmer climates in the future.
