Average global temperature in March was 1.6C higher than in pre-industrial times, threatening that international climate goals are moving out of reach.
In March, global temperatures reached historic highs, with the average temperature 1.6C above pre-industrial levels, raising concerns about the feasibility of limiting warming to 1.5C by 2100. Europe recorded its warmest March, highlighting extreme weather patterns, while Arctic sea ice hit record lows. Political resistance to climate action persists, exemplified by the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under President Trump, despite overwhelming scientific consensus on the urgent need to address human-caused climate change.
