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Human Activity Drives Record Warming: Urgent Action Needed
11 Jun
Summary
- Global warming reached 1.37 degrees Celsius in 2025 due to human activities.
- The Earth's carbon budget for 1.5 degrees Celsius may be exhausted in three years.
- Sea levels recorded a new record high of 23 centimeters since 1901.
Global warming has reached 1.37 degrees Celsius, primarily driven by human activities, scientists reported. The Earth's energy imbalance is at a record high, indicating a rapid accumulation of heat. This warming is leading to more frequent and intense marine heatwaves and rising sea levels.
Recent data shows global sea levels have risen 23 centimeters since 1901, a rate that is accelerating. This rise contributes to increased coastal flooding worldwide, impacting livelihoods and ecosystems. The study highlights that the planet is heating at an unprecedented rate.
The crucial 'carbon budget' for staying within 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming is projected to be exhausted within three years, with the budget for 1.7 degrees depleted in 12 years. Despite a potential slowing in emissions growth due to factors like electric cars and renewables, immediate policy, technology, and societal shifts are vital.
These findings underscore the critical nature of the next few years for climate action. However, the scientific infrastructure providing this vital data faces threats from funding changes and geopolitical instability, which could jeopardize future climate monitoring and reporting.
