Global warming acceleration confirmed by new research

Researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have identified a significant acceleration in global warming. According to a study analyzing five major global temperature databases, including those from NASA, NOAA, and the European ERA5 system, the planet has been warming much faster in the last decade than in previous periods.

Between 1970 and 2015, the average global temperature rose at a rate of just under 0.2°C per decade. However, over the last ten years, that rate has increased to approximately 0.35°C per decade. This represents the fastest warming rate recorded since systematic temperature tracking began in 1880.

To ensure accuracy, scientists accounted for natural temperature fluctuations, such as the El Niño phenomenon, which can cause temporary spikes in global temperatures. The consistent trend across all five databases confirms that the acceleration is a statistically significant development rather than a result of specific measurement methodologies.