Hey fam 👋, here’s the lowdown on our planet’s fever.
Scientists at the EU-backed Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) just confirmed that 2025 was the third-hottest year on record, with an average temperature of 14.97°C. That’s only 0.13°C cooler than the record-breaking 2024, and a mere 0.01°C shy of 2023. 🌡️
“Wait, why do a few decimal degrees matter?” you ask. Even small bumps in global temps can supercharge extreme weather — think more intense monsoons in South Asia, heatwaves in Bangkok, or melting glaciers in the Himalayas. 🏔️
And the warning bells are ringing: Earth could heat up faster than experts once thought. This means our rainy seasons may shift, coastal cities like Mumbai and Jakarta could see rising sea levels, and coral reefs around the Coral Triangle may suffer bleaching sooner. 🌊🐠
So what can we do? From swapping to eco-friendly transport to supporting renewable energy initiatives, every little action counts. Let’s keep the convo buzzing in 2026 — our future selves (and the planet) will thank us! 💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
