It's pretty safe to say that this year's hurricane season won't be like 2020 – a record-breaking year in the Atlantic which yielded 30 named tropical systems
According to a report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is a 40% chance that by 2025, one year on Earth will be 1.5 degrees celsius hotter than the pre-industrial level.
The world is increasingly likely to see a year in which global average surface temperatures meet or exceed the Paris Agreement's ambitious temperature target of 1.5°C (2.7°F) above preindustrial levels, a new report predicts. Why it matters: Limiting warming to 1.5°C is an existential matter for small island states, which could be swamped by rising sea levels if temperatures climb higher. While a single year would not indicate the treaty's 1.5-degree target has been exceeded permanently, it would be a significant milestone. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe report serves as another indication that the world is running out of time to limit global warming to levels that society and natural systems can tolerate. Based on recent emissions trends, temperatures are on course to reach or possibly exceed 3°C (5.4°F) above preindustrial levels by 2100. Yes, but: When it comes to taking stock