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Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High, Experts Warn of Looming Climate Crisis

Q: How soon will the world exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold?

Experts warn that at the current pace, the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold that would constitute catastrophic climate change in just 4 years.

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels projected to reach all-time high in 2025
Emissions growth expected to slow in China and India but accelerate in US and EU
World on track to exceed 1.5°C warming threshold in just 4 years

According to a report published on November 13, 2025, global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise to a new record high this year. While emissions growth is expected to slow in major emitters like China and India, the United States and European Union are set to see accelerated increases.

The findings underscore the world's struggle to curb the relentless rise in greenhouse gas emissions, even as renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption surge globally. Experts warn that at the current pace, the planet is on track to exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold that would constitute catastrophic climate change in just 4 years.