Ekstremne vrućine i rekordne temperature obeležile 2025. godinu
Godina 2025. rangirana je među najtoplijim godinama u istoriji globalno, prema Svetskoj meteorološkoj organizaciji (SMO) i Copernicus službi za klimatske promene, koje upozoravaju da klimatske promene nadjačavaju prirodne cikluse hlađenja i da ekstremne vrućine postaju nova globalna stvarnost.
TL;DR
- 2025 is among the hottest years on record, with global temperatures being the second or third warmest.
- Extreme heatwaves affected Europe, with some regions experiencing temperatures up to six degrees Celsius above average.
- The UK and the Netherlands recorded their hottest Junes, and Spain experienced its most intense heatwave in August.
- Heatwaves in Europe are estimated to have caused 24,400 deaths, with 68% attributed to climate change.
- Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the UK reported the highest heat-related deaths, with Rome, Athens, Paris, and Madrid being the most affected cities.
- Older populations (65+) are particularly vulnerable to heat-related deaths.
- Increased evaporation due to extreme heat has led to more frequent droughts in various regions, including Iran, Syria, Africa, and South Korea.
- Lake Urmia in Iran is critically low, and dams in major cities like Tehran face critically low levels.
- UN reports indicate that 3.6 billion people face inadequate water access annually, a number projected to rise to over five billion by 2050.
- The events of 2025 highlight the accelerating risks of climate change, with heatwaves and droughts becoming more frequent, intense, and destructive.