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Copernicus says 2026 is virtually certain to top 1.5°C warming threshold

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The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service says global temperatures in 2026 are virtually certain to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. It says 2026 is most likely to be the second-warmest year on record, with a 20% chance of matching or exceeding 2024.

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Higher global temperatures can increase heat and climate risks for people, infrastructure and businesses worldwide, including in the United States. The supplied reports do not quantify specific U.S. effects.