Global Warming Approaches Critical 1.5°C Limit Sooner Than Expected

A new comprehensive assessment, the Indicators of Global Climate Change report, reveals that human-induced global warming reached 1.37°C in 2025. Projections suggest the 1.5°C threshold could be exceeded by 2030 if current emission trends persist. The assessment highlights an accelerating rate of heat accumulation, primarily due to record greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, underscoring the urgency of addressing climate change.