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Scientists Say Global Warming Is Outpacing Efforts to Curb It

A new BioScience report finds that seven of 16 planetary vital signs are at record extremes, including sea levels and greenhouse gas concentrations. The authors say warming has accelerated sharply since the late 20th century and that the 2°C limit could be reached before 2050. They warn that faster changes raise the risk of tipping points and severe weather impacts, such as heat-related deaths and wildfires.

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The BioScience report, released Oct. 14, is an annual checkup of climate indicators. It says seven of 16 vital signs have hit record highs, including atmospheric greenhouse gases and sea level. Warming has sped up: roughly 0.05°C per decade from 1880–1970 versus 0.36°C per decade from 2010–2024.

In 2026, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide all set records; May CO2 passed 428 ppm, about half above preindustrial levels. Fossil fuel use rose 0.9% in 2025, pushing energy-related CO2 past 41 gigatons. Low-carbon sources supplied about 43% of electricity in 2025, with solar and wind use up around 18%.

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