What are the top climate stories
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Recent top climate stories include record-breaking heatwaves in Canada and Europe, wildfires across southern Europe, the near-breach of the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal, and the formation of the season's first major Atlantic hurricane. These events highlight the intensifying impacts of climate change worldwide.
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Has the 1.5°C goal set out in Paris Climate Agreement been breached?
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- July 2025 was the third hottest month on record globally, with temperatures 1.25°C above pre-industrial levels.
- The Paris Agreement's 1.5°C limit refers to a long-term 20-year average, not single months or years. 55s
- Recent years have seen temporary breaches of the 1.5°C threshold, but the agreement is not considered breached until the 20-year average is exceeded. 1m 16s
- Predictions indicate the 1.5°C limit could be reached as soon as 2030 if current trends persist. 1m 37s
- Experts stress the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent further warming and worsening impacts. 2m 3s
