Global temperatures near record highs as 1.5C warming threshold nears

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Global temperatures are virtually certain to surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming in 2026.

Global air temperatures are virtually certain to breach 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in 2026. The European Union monitor reports that October set a record as the warmest globally, surpassing historical averages. This milestone underscores accelerating climate change trends worldwide.

The thresholdGlobal warming is virtually certain to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius across 2026.
The agencyThe European Union monitoring service reported the climate findings.

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Deutsche WelleGlobal temperatures are set to exceed 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels in 2026, likely the second-warmest year on record3h ago · open ↗

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Monitoring long-term global temperature anomalies helps scientists track the pace of climate change and compliance with international climate goals. Staying below the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold is critical for avoiding the most severe impacts of a warming planet.

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2,026 yrsforecast year

1.75°COctober temperature rise

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The European Union monitor reports that global temperatures are virtually certain to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming in 2026, with October ranking as the warmest on record.

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