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UN Warns Global Temperatures to Remain Near Record Highs Through 2030, Likely Breaching 1.5°C Threshold
The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a stark warning on Thursday, May 28, 2026, indicating that global average temperatures are likely to persist at or near record levels for the next five years, with a 75% chance that the 2026-2030 five-year mean temperature will surpass the critical 1.5°C warming threshold above pre-industrial averages. The WMO also stated there is an 86% chance that one year between 2026 and 2030 will surpass 2024 as the warmest year on record.
Western Europe is currently experiencing an "unusually early, deadly heatwave" under a "heat dome" of warm air, with Britain and France breaking May temperature records. London's Kew Gardens recorded a provisional 35.1°C on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surpassing the previous day's record. This regional extreme heat underscores the WMO's broader forecast of accelerating global warming and increased frequency of such events.
In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that mandated public companies report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. The Republican-led commission stated the rule, finalized in 2024, exceeded its statutory authority and imposed substantial, unjustified costs on companies. This move, part of broader environmental rollbacks, has drawn criticism from environmental groups who argue it deprives investors of crucial financial risk information.
The Bottom Line
Global warming is accelerating, with international bodies forecasting sustained record temperatures and a high probability of exceeding critical warming thresholds in the near future, while some national regulatory efforts to address climate-related financial disclosures are being rolled back.
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