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Some regions may already be living in a 1.5°C warmer world
Publication: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
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Source published: 09/11/2026, 22:50:01 UTC
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Briefings
Research published in Nature Climate Change indicates that regions worldwide may already be experiencing warming levels equivalent to a 1.5°C or 2°C global average, with 90-94% of the 1.5°C warming and 65-76% of the 2°C warming already realized in 2025. This finding suggests that adaptation is necessary across all regions immediately, as observed conditions match projected future scenarios.
Key points
- Regions worldwide may have already experienced 90-94% of the warming expected at 1.5°C global average warming.
- Regions worldwide may have already experienced 65-76% of the warming expected at 2°C global average warming.
Context
Findings from Nature Climate Change suggest that regional warming in 2025 was statistically indistinguishable from levels expected in a 1.5°C warmer world, underlining the immediate need for adaptation across all regions.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to 2025 data; specific regional locations are not identified; uncertainty exists regarding exact statistical significance of the match between observed and projected warming levels.
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