The world just lived through the 11 hottest years on record
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- The past 11 years have been the hottest on record, with 2025 being the second or third hottest year since observations began.
- Atmospheric carbon dioxide and ocean heat reached record levels in 2025.
- Global surface temperatures in 2025 were slightly lower than the previous year but continued a trend of exceptionally high temperatures.
- Sea-ice levels in the Antarctic and the Arctic were among the lowest since 1979.
- The Earth’s energy imbalance (EEI) reached its highest level since observations started in 1960.
- More than 91% of excess heat since the 1970s has been absorbed by the oceans.
- EEI is a better measure for understanding the true impact of global warming compared to surface temperatures.