Book Abstract
Climate Change ? Recent Observations presents a robust synthesis of the most recent global trends and environmental impacts observed across 2024?2025. It draws upon cutting-edge satellite data, ground-based measurements, and regional case studies to offer a comprehensive snapshot of our rapidly warming planet.
This volume emphasizes the escalating nature of climate change?evident in accelerated warming, amplified extremes, and ecological collapse. It underscores the urgent need for robust mitigation, adaptation, and resilience planning.
Atmospheric CO? levels have reached unprecedented highs?daily mean values exceeded 430?ppm in early 2025 at Mauna Loa Observatory?continuing a long-term upward trend.
Antarctic sea ice reached its 4th consecutive record low, below 2 million?km?. Arctic amplification now warms the region nearly four times faster than the global average. WMO reported record-high global sea levels and ocean heat content, absorbing over 90?% of system energy. Climate-driven floods devastated regions like Texas and Pakistan, with Hurricane Barry?s remnants bringing record rainfall, accelerated by warming air capacity.
