January 2025 Records Warmest Global Temperatures

January 2025 was recorded as the warmest January globally, with temperatures 1.75C above pre-industrial levels, defying expectations for cooler weather due to the onset of La Niña conditions. The European Copernicus Climate Change Service noted that 18 of the last 19 months have experienced average global temperatures exceeding the 1.5C threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement. Experts, including Gavin Schmidt from NASA, attribute the persistent warmth to human emissions of greenhouse gases, although they are still investigating the specific reasons for this unexpected heat. The previous year's El Niño, which warmed global temperatures, has transitioned to La Niña, but its cooling effects have not yet materialized significantly. This ongoing trend of record temperatures raises urgent questions about the factors contributing to climate change. Scientists caution that even if La Niña develops fully, it may not be enough to significantly lower global temperatures impacted by other environmental factors.