Christian Jakob receives funding from the Australian Research Council. At any given time, about two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by clouds. Overall, they make the planet much cooler than it ...

According to the latest NOAA data, 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest year since records began in 1850. Global average temperatures in 2025 were 1.3°C (2.4°F) above pre-industrial (1850-1900) levels.

This Climate Matters analysis is based on open-access data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). See Methodology for details. Show Your Stripes on June 21 Show Your Stripes ...

Climate activists sit by the grave of Charles Darwin inside Westminster Abbey, London after they sprayed "1.5 is dead" over it in protest. Among the hoopla of the annual COP climate summit - this year ...