Global temperatures to remain near record highs for the next five years

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Global temperatures are projected to remain near record highs for the next five years, with a strong possibility of the hottest year on record occurring before 2030. Scientists estimate average temperatures between 2026 and 2030 will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, indicating a future of increasingly common unusually hot years. Extreme heat events are now nearly ten times more likely than a decade ago, necessitating urgent planning for public health, economic resilience, and safety.


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