Global warming has significantly accelerated, with the rate of temperature increase more than doubling since 1981 to 0.2°C per decade, making the last decade (2015-2024) the warmest on record. This surge is driven by greenhouse gas emissions, causing rapid arctic ice melt, sea-level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events, with global temperatures likely to breach the 1.5°C threshold.
Global warming has significantly accelerated, with the rate of temperature increase more than doubling since 1981 to 0.2°C per decade, making the last decade (2015-2024) the warmest on record. This surge is driven by greenhouse gas emissions, causing rapid arctic ice melt, sea-level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events, with global temperatures likely to breach the 1.5°C threshold. Key Acceleration Metrics Rapid Warming Rate:- Since 1981, the global temperature has risen at over 0.2°C per decade, more than double the rate of 0.07°C per decade recorded between 1850 and 1980. Decadal Records: - Every decade since the 1980s has been warmer than the previous one, with 2011-2020 being the warmest on record. The 1.5°C Threshold: - Recent data suggests the 1.5°C limit defined in the Paris Agreement was likely exceeded in 2023 and 2024. Arctic Amplification: - The Arctic is warming at least twice as fast as the global average, leading to unprecedented ice sheet loss. Drive...