Suryaa International Desk: The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has reported that last October was the hottest on record. Experts warn that if current trends continue, 2026 is likely to become the second calendar year after 2024 to exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming limit compared to pre-industrial levels.
Copernicus stated that the global average surface air temperature in October was 1.75 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels. Scientists attribute the rising temperatures to increased greenhouse gas emissions, the use of fossil fuels, and significant changes in the climate. There is growing concern that the planet is warming in contradiction to the goals set in the Paris Agreement.
These findings are significant ahead of upcoming international climate summits. Environmentalists warn that if countries do not take strict measures to significantly reduce carbon emissions, the future may hold severe risks, including droughts, floods, and unpredictable weather disasters.