Extreme weather events in 2025 show climate change's impact

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Extreme weather events in 2025 were significantly influenced by climate change, with heatwaves and floods being the most frequent occurrences. A study analyzed 157 extreme weather events globally in 2025, finding that climate change played a role in 17 out of 22 examined cases. The period from 2015-2024 was the hottest on record. The Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming is likely to be missed, with projections indicating a rise of 2.6°C. Developing nations are disproportionately affected by these events.


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