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UN predicts record-breaking heat

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May 29, 2026

A new report by the UN’s World Meteorological Organization suggests the climate crisis could escalate in the next five years. But are there any good aspects to climate change?

A new United Nations (UN) World Meteorological Organization report warns that global warming is set to intensify, with a potential "super El Nino" and record-breaking temperatures as early as 2027.

Scientists highlight rising Arctic heat, melting sea ice and shifting rainfall patterns worldwide. While short-term breaches of climate targets are expected, experts stress long-term risks and underline the urgency of climate action alongside cautious signs of hope.

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