Earth to Reach 1.5°C Warming Threshold by 2030, IGCC Report Warns
Earth to Reach 1.5°C Warming Threshold by 2030, IGCC Report Warns
US · Published Jun 12, 2026
A new report from the International Global Climate Change (IGCC) group, published in Earth System Science Data, warns that the Earth is on track to reach 1.5°C of warming above pre-industrial levels by
The study, involving over 70 scientists from 56 institutions across 17 countries, highlights that 2025 was the third warmest year on record, with 2024 surpassing it at 1.51°C of warming. Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, are identified as the primary drivers of this trend, contributing to 1.39°C of warming since

Why It's Important?

The report underscores significant risks to ecosystems and human livelihoods as global temperatures continue to rise. Marine ecosystems are under stress due to an increase in marine heatwave days, which reached 65 in 2025. Accelerating sea level rise, driven by ocean warming and ice melt, poses threats to coastal communities. Europe, identified as the fastest-warming continent, has seen record-breaking temperatures and destructive wildfires, further exacerbating emissions. The impacts of climate change are already evident worldwide, with extreme weather events such as heatwaves becoming more frequent and severe. The report warns that the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C will be exhausted within three years at current emission rates, emphasizing the urgency of global action.

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