Scientists predict that 2026 will be one of the hottest years since 1850, as heat-trapping emissions continue to boil the planet. Earlier this month, data from Copernicus warned that 2025 is currently ...

According to the latest NOAA data, 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest year since records began in 1850. Global average temperatures in 2025 were 1.3°C (2.4°F) above pre-industrial (1850-1900) levels.

The last 30 years are the fastest warming period since 1880, according to a Washington Post analysis of NASA data. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please ...

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