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2025 Sees Record Heat, Climate Goals Slip Further

1/15/2026

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Climate Crisis Intensifies

Copernicus reports that 2025 was the third-warmest year on record, with global temperatures 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels.
Temperatures have exceeded the 1.5°C target for three consecutive years, eroding confidence in the Paris Agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from international climate agreements and rolled back regulations.
New research highlights nitrogen's role in young tropical forests for carbon capture and suggests better forest management could boost recovery.

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Democrats: Science Trust Erodes

In January 2026, the Pew Research Center found 65% of Democrats and 32% of Republicans view the U.S. as losing ground in scientific achievement.
The findings reflect broader partisan differences in trust toward scientists.
In 2025, Earth was the third-hottest year on record, intensifying calls for action.
Experts say the United States is falling behind in climate initiatives after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement.

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Climate Crisis Intensifies

Copernicus reports that 2025 was the third-warmest year on record, with global temperatures 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels.
Temperatures have exceeded the 1.5°C target for three consecutive years, eroding confidence in the Paris Agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from international climate agreements and rolled back regulations.
New research highlights nitrogen's role in young tropical forests for carbon capture and suggests better forest management could boost recovery.

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