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Climate change - 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded.

CYBER EARTH STUDIOS TEAMJanuary 4, 2026
Climate change - 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded.

Image Credit: Graphic by Scientific American, data from Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S/ECMWF), via https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/2025-likely-to-tie-for-second-hottest-year-on-record/

According to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature for January to November 2025 was 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels (1850–1900 baseline), driven primarily by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.

Climate Change: 2025 One of the Hottest Years Ever Recorded

Introduction

  • The year 2025 has been confirmed as one of the hottest years ever recorded, with climate change worsened by human behavior reaching new heights.
  • According to recent data, the three-year warming average has crossed the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times set in the 2015 Paris Agreement for the first time.
  • This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for global action to address climate change and mitigate its devastating impacts on our planet and its inhabitants.

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Causes of Climate Change

  • Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and land use changes, are the primary drivers of climate change.
  • These actions release large amounts of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, into the atmosphere, leading to a global increase in temperatures.
  • The consequences of climate change include rising sea levels, more frequent and severe weather events, and altered ecosystems that support countless species.

Impact of Climate Change

  • The warming trend has resulted in unprecedented heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires worldwide.
  • Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and landslides, threaten human life, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
  • Climate change also has far-reaching consequences for agriculture, water resources, and the overall health of populations.

Paris Agreement and Global Action

  • In 2015, nearly every country in the world signed the Paris Agreement, committing to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit).
  • While progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, more effort is required to meet these targets and avoid catastrophic climate change consequences.
  • Individual actions, such as adopting renewable energy sources, reducing meat consumption, and conserving energy, can contribute to the global effort against climate change.

Summary

  • Climate change has become a pressing concern, with devastating impacts already evident worldwide.
  • It is crucial that we continue to monitor temperature increases and take collective action to limit greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the unavoidable changes that are already underway.
  • By prioritizing climate action and making conscious choices in our daily lives, we can help mitigate the worst effects of climate change and create a more sustainable future for all.