UN weather agency warns of record ‘climate imbalance’ as planetary warming accelerates
UN News • • world
Key Points:
- The UN's weather agency reports that the planet's climate is more out of balance than ever recorded, with the hottest 11 years occurring between 2015 and 2025.
- In 2024, global temperatures were 1.43°C above the 1850-1900 baseline, accompanied by record ocean heat levels, contributing to ongoing glacier retreat and rising sea levels.
- Concentrations of key greenhouse gases—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—reached record highs in 2024, marking the largest year-on-year increase observed.
- The Earth's energy imbalance, caused by increased greenhouse gases trapping more solar energy, is accelerating the rate of global warming, according to new tracking by the WMO.
- The WMO emphasizes the urgent need for improved climate forecasts and early warnings to protect vulnerable populations from the devastating impacts of climate change.
