Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:25am on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday International
January 2025 was the warmest ever recorded, surpassing January 2024 by 0.1°C, according to the European Copernicus climate service. Scientists expected cooler temperatures due to a weakening El Niño, but unexplained warming persisted. NASA's Gavin Schmidt said rising greenhouse gases are the primary driver, though other factors remain unclear. Theories include ocean heat release and reduced aerosol cooling. UK Met Office scientist Adam Scaife admitted, "We don't really know why." The unexpected warmth raises concerns about accelerated climate change. Experts warn that without urgent action to cut emissions, record-breaking temperatures will continue.
