B.C. climate news: Global temperature and emissions update

Global average temperature was about 1.48 C above pre-industrial in 2023 and exceeded 1.5 C in 2024, while carbon dioxide concentrations topped 430 ppm in June 2025.

Recent climate data show rising global temperatures and greenhouse gas concentrations. The global average temperature in 2023 was 1.48 C above pre-industrial levels, and 2024 breached 1.5 C at 1.55 C. 2025 was the third warmest year on record after 2024 and 2023, capping 11 consecutive years among the warmest. Reports also note that human activities have raised atmospheric CO2 about 49 per cent above pre-industrial levels, and concentrations exceeded 430 ppm in June 2025. Key data points: - The global average temperature in 2023 was about 1.48 C above pre-industrial levels. - In 2024 the global average temperature exceeded 1.5 C, reaching about 1.55 C. - 2025 was the third warmest year on record, marking 11 consecutive years among the warmest. - Atmospheric CO2 is reported as roughly 49% higher than pre-industrial (from 1850) and exceeded 430 ppm in June 2025. - UNEP's 2025 Emissions Gap Report indicates that even if countries meet current targets, global temperatures could still rise about 2.3 C to 2.5 C this century. Summary: The reported data indicate sustained global warming and elevated greenhouse gas concentrations. Undetermined at this time.