The UN’s World Meteorological Organization has officially confirmed that the period from 2015 to 2025 was the hottest decade ever recorded. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the planet is being “pushed beyond its limits,” with every major climate indicator currently flashing a red alert. The report highlights that ocean temperatures have reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 90% of the global ocean experiencing at least one heatwave in the past year. This sustained heat has triggered mass loss in glaciers and polar ice sheets, further destabilizing global sea levels and marine ecosystems. In response to these record-breaking extremes, the UN Secretary-General is calling for action.
Date: March 24, 2026. Source: earth.org