2025 Set to Be Second Hottest Year Ever Recorded, Scientists Warn

This year is on track to be the second warmest ever measured, according to European Union climate scientists. Their data shows 2025 will likely match 2023's extreme temperatures, with only 2024 being hotter. The scientists state that the primary driver of this continued warming is the release of greenhouse gases. These emissions, largely from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, trap heat in the atmosphere. The findings underscore a clear and ongoing trend of global heating. Each of the past several years has consistently ranked among the hottest in recorded history.