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A new UN report predicts a record-breaking hot year by 2029, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming limit. The next five years are projected to see average warming exceeding 2.7°F (1.5°C) above pre-industrial levels. This increased warming will likely exacerbate natural disasters, including droughts, heatwaves, and intense wildfires, particularly in the Western US. The report highlights a concerning lack of preparedness, with budget cuts affecting US agencies like NOAA and a continued rollback of climate action under the current administration, worsening the impacts of climate change worldwide.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.