Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
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Why in news
The European Copernicus climate service and the Met Office reported a slight dip in global temperatures in 2025 due to La Niña, while warning of continued warming from human-caused carbon emissions.
Background
Global temperatures in 2025 were influenced by the La Niña weather pattern. Despite the dip, 2025 remained significantly warmer than a decade ago due to human-caused carbon emissions.
Facts for Prelims
- FactLa Niña: A weather pattern that caused a slight dip in global temperatures in 2025.
- FactCopernicus climate service and the Met Office: Bodies providing data on global temperature trends.
- Fact1.5°C: The international climate target for limiting warming above pre-industrial levels.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in achieving the 1.5°C global warming limit despite natural climatic fluctuations like La Niña.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Emissions gap: Discrepancy between current carbon output and the required reductions for 1.5°C target
- Climate variability: Complexity of distinguishing anthropogenic warming from natural cycles like La Niña
Keywords: Anthropogenic warming · Climate variability · Greenhouse gas emissions · Carbon footprint · Climate targets
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