Earth’s heat imbalance hits record high
The Earth’s climate is becoming increasingly unstable, with the planet now retaining more heat than at any point in recorded history, according to a new warning from the World Meteorological Organization. The agency reports that the Earth is absorbing far more energy than it releases, mainly due to greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide. This growing “energy imbalance” has driven ocean temperatures to record highs and accelerated the melting of ice caps. Scientists are also concerned about the possible return of El Niño later this year, a natural warming phase that could further increase global temperatures and trigger new heat records. Responding to the findings, António Guterres urged countries to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy. He warned that key climate indicators are reaching critical levels, highlighting the urgency of action. Data from the WMO […]
