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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Speare-Cole

Global temperatures set for record highs and could hit 1.9C above pre-industrial levels by 2030

Global temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, with the annual average potentially reaching as high as 1.9C above pre-industrial levels, scientists have found.

New UN climate predictions released on Thursday suggest mean annual temperatures near the earth’s surface over the years 2026-2030 will range from 1.3C to 1.9C above the 1850-1900 average.

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