Climate
2026 is forecast to be the hottest year on record as COP31 opens.
Berkeley Earth puts the forecast at 95% confidence, with El Niño and fossil-fuel CO2 driving temperatures.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin”
“Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.”
2026 is forecast to be the hottest year on record as COP31 opens.
Key points
- Berkeley Earth forecasts 2026 will surpass 2024's record with 95% confidence.
- October was the hottest on record according to Copernicus climate service.
- El Niño and rising CO2 from fossil fuels drive global temperature increases.
- WMO predicts 2026 among the four warmest years; 2027 may stay hot.
- COP31 negotiations focus on emissions cuts and adapting to extreme weather.
Other reports
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
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Berkeley Earth puts the forecast at 95% confidence, with El Niño and fossil-fuel CO2 driving temperatures.