Copernicus Reports 2026 Could Be Second Hottest Year
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), which operates Copernicus, has reported that global temperatures are "virtually certain" to exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels in 2026, making it likely the second hottest year on record. The four-year average from 2023 to 2026 is also expected to surpass this critical threshold, which is the limit set by the Paris Agreement to mitigate severe climate impacts.
October 2026 was noted as the warmest October on record, with average global surface air temperatures 1.75C above pre-industrial levels. Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at ECMWF, indicated that an exceptionally strong El Nino is contributing additional heat to an already warmed climate.
This phenomenon has been linked to severe weather events globally, including floods in Nepal and heatwaves in Europe. Nations are set to convene for the UN's COP31 climate summit in Turkey, amid warnings that the long-term 1.5C target will be missed in the coming years.
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