2026 set to be second-hottest year on record - EU
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that 2026 is on track to be the second-hottest year on record. Driven by an intense El Nino pattern, global temperatures are consistently exceeding the 1.5C threshold established by the Paris Agreement.
Why it matters
The data underscores the accelerating pace of climate change and the increasing difficulty of meeting international climate targets.
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