2025 was the 3rd warmest year on Earth since direct observations began. In Berkeley Earth’s analysis 2025 was 1.44 °C above our 1850-1900 average. The recent rate of warming is faster than historical trends. Extra warming appears to be related to a recent decrease in low cloud cover and man-made sulfur aerosols.
2024 was warmest year on Earth since direct observations began. In Berkeley Earth’s analysis 2024 was 1.62 °C above our 1850-1900 average, making it the second year above 1.5 °C. The recent warming appears faster than expected.
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