World sees second hottest May as Europe faces ‘new normal’: EU monitor

The planet experienced its second warmest May on record, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. This global trend is accompanied by an unusually early and intense heatwave affecting Europe. The data indicates a persistent pattern of rising global temperatures, with the past twelve months being the hottest year ever recorded.

These findings highlight the accelerating impacts of climate change, signaling a critical need for global action to mitigate further warming and adapt to its consequences.