According to new research from the European Copernicus Climate Service and the Met Office, global temperatures in 2025 were slightly lower than in 2024 due to the cooling influence of the natural La Niña phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean. However, the past three years have still been the warmest ever recorded, continuing to edge the planet closer to surpassing global climate goals. Even with the moderating effect of La Niña, temperatures in 2025 remained significantly higher than those seen just