May 2025 global temperatures were 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a slight decrease from recent months, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. While this offers temporary relief, continued warming means exceeding the 1.5C threshold is likely. Northwestern Europe experienced an exceptionally dry spring with record-low precipitation and river flows. This highlights the ongoing impact of fossil fuel burning despite international agreements like the Paris Agreement aiming to limit global warming.

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