2026 'most likely' to be second-hottest year on record says EU monitor

The EU's climate monitor predicts 2026 could be the second-hottest year due to a strong El Niño, with a 20% chance of surpassing 2024's record. Global temperatures are expected to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, with October marking the warmest on record. El Niño is intensifying, potentially making 2027 the hottest year. Nations are preparing for COP31 amid extreme weather events, highlighting the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet climate targets.