The United Nations has released a report warning that the world is experiencing its hottest year on record, with severe heatwaves affecting North America, Europe, and Asia. The global temperature has risen 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels — dangerously close to the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement.
The report highlights record heat in the U.S., droughts in Spain, and glacier melt in the Himalayas, affecting countries like Nepal and Bhutan.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged nations to “act decisively” to curb fossil fuel dependency. He emphasized that developing nations in South Asia are particularly vulnerable due to limited climate adaptation resources.
Environmental activists have called for immediate policy changes, while scientists warn that the coming decade will determine the planet’s long-term habitability.
