One overlooked factor contributing to this accelerated warming is a regulatory change in 2020 that reduced sulphur emissions from shipping, which improved air quality but also eliminated a cooling effect.

A study by former NASA scientist James Hansen suggests that global warming over the past 15 years has occurred at nearly twice the rate of the previous 40 years, although this claim is subject to debate within the scientific community.

There remains a critical opportunity to mitigate global warming through a rapid transition to renewable energy sources; however, major emitters like China, the US, and India are increasing their fossil fuel usage.

Despite expectations of a cooling trend due to La Niña, global temperatures remain unusually high, underscoring the significant impact of human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion, on climate change.

Unchecked global warming is leading to extreme weather events, threatening food and water security, and causing mass migrations and public health crises.

The potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation within the next two to three decades poses a significant threat to global climate stability.

The Arctic is experiencing a dramatic warming trend, nearly four times faster than the global average, which is resulting in record-low sea ice levels and creating a dangerous feedback loop that exacerbates climate change.

Individual actions, such as reducing carbon footprints and advocating for climate-friendly policies, are essential alongside the systemic changes needed from policymakers and industries.

As Arctic ice melts, it exposes dark ocean water that absorbs more heat, while thawing permafrost releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, further intensifying the warming.

Recent data indicates that global warming is accelerating, with January 2025 setting a new monthly heat record, showing temperatures 0.09 degrees Celsius higher than January 2024 and 1.75 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.