Berlin, March 10 (SANA) The pace of global warming has surged in the past ten years, potentially pushing the world toward exceeding the critical 1.5°C temperature rise sooner than expected, according to German climate researchers.
Published in Geophysical Research Letters and reported by CNN, their analysis shows Earth’s temperature rose at an average of 0.2°C per decade between 1970 and 2015, but climbed to 0.35°C per decade from 2015 to 2025 a nearly 75% increase and the fastest rate since climate records began in 1880.
The researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) examined five global temperature datasets, removing short-term fluctuations such as El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles to highlight the long-term warming trend.
The acceleration is statistically significant, raising concerns about worsening climate impacts. Current projections suggest the 1.5°C threshold could be reached in the 2030s, but if the pace continues, it may occur before 2030, increasing the risk of extreme heat waves, wildfires, and floods.
Experts stress that ongoing climate monitoring is essential to determine whether this trend represents a lasting shift in the global climate system or a temporary fluctuation.
Global warming rate accelerates sharply in last decade, German scientists warn
