2025 is set to be one of the hottest years recorded, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting a worrying rise in greenhouse gas concentrations driving climate change.
- The World Meteorological Organization reported that average temperature from January to August 2025 is 1.42°C (2.56°F) above pre-industrial levels.
- Greenhouse gas concentrations are at record highs, making it nearly impossible to limit global warming as per United Nations guidelines.
- As global temperatures rise, countries like Brazil face increasingly severe weather patterns, highlighting the urgent need for action against climate change.
Why It Matters
The alarming rise in global temperature underscores the urgent need for global cooperation to combat climate change, as the impacts of rising greenhouse gas levels threaten ecosystems, economies, and human health worldwide.