A new World Meteorological Organization report reveals an 80% probability of global temperatures setting new heat records within five years, elevating risks of extreme climate events. The report indicates a potential for a 2C temperature rise before 2030—a shocking revelation amidst already unprecedented global warming. With the world experiencing its hottest decade on record, the likelihood of surpassing the 1.5C threshold set by the Paris Agreement within the next five years is now at 70%. This alarming data aims to spur immediate action against fossil fuel dependency.
The latest medium-term global climate update highlights the growing threat to human health, national economies and natural landscapes unless people stop burning oil, gas, coal, and trees.
For the first time, the data indicated a small likelihood that before 2030, the world could experience a year that is 2C hotter than the preindustrial era.
The update reflects a 70% chance that five-year average warming for 2025-2029 will exceed 1.5C above preindustrial levels, perilously close to targets set by the Paris Agreement.
The likelihood of 2C before 2030 is tiny, about 1%, but it underscores how rapidly the world is warming and the seriousness of our current trajectory.
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