Photograph: Jae C Hong/APThe world’s weather experts have warned that Earth is experiencing an “alarming streak of exceptional temperatures” with climate change driving ever more difficult conditions. The State of the Global Climate Report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) shows 2025 is set to become the second or third warmest year in human history. Glaciers in all parts of the world lost record volumes of ice, measured at 450 billion tonnes. Glaciers in all parts of the world lost record volumes of ice. “Each year above 1.5 degrees will hammer economies, deepen inequalities and inflict irreversible damage,” he said.

Source: The Irish Times November 06, 2025 16:32 UTC