Global Temperature Flips Accelerate, Impacting 60% of Regions

Recent Earth Day coverage highlights growing global public support for climate action, as shown by the 89 Percent Project, which found that a vast majority worldwide want more to be done, even though many underestimate their peers' willingness to act. Meanwhile, a new study reveals that rapid temperature swings—so-called 'temperature flips'—have increased in 60% of world regions over recent decades, with the most severe impacts projected for low-income nations if high emissions continue. In the U.S., public concern about global warming remains high, but regulatory and investor momentum has slowed, with the SEC scaling back requirements for climate-related disclosures. Despite these setbacks, some U.S. states and investors continue to push for climate transparency and action, and international regulations are increasing pressure on companies to report environmental impacts. Scientists warn that without urgent action to reduce emissions, the intensification of temperature fluctuations will further threaten human societies and ecosystems. Overall, both scientific research and public sentiment underscore the urgent need for coordinated, global efforts to address climate change.