Planet warms faster than at any point in modern records, study warns

A new study finds global warming is accelerating, jumping from under 0.2°C per decade (1970–2015) to about 0.35°C per decade in the last decade after filtering out natural factors; if this pace continues, the 1.5°C long‑term limit could be breached before 2030, with the timing varying across datasets. While attribution to forced warming vs natural variability remains debated, the acceleration aligns with climate models and underscores the urgency of reducing CO2 emissions to zero to avoid tipping points.