State of the Climate 2025: Earth's Vital Signs Worsen, but Science Shows Options for a Livable Future

Earth’s vital signs are getting worse, major report warns

The climate is "continuing to shift in a very dangerous direction"—and action is needed—Christopher Wolf told Newsweek.

State of the Climate 2025: Earth's vital signs worsen, but science shows options for a livable future

22 of the planet's 34 vital signs are at record levels, with many of them continuing to trend sharply in the wrong direction. This is the message of the sixth issue of the annual "State of the Climate" report. The report was prepared by an international coalition with contribution from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and led by Oregon State University scientists.

Climate report: Earth on dangerous path but rapid action can avert the worst outcomes

Corvallis OR (SPX) Oct 30, 2025 2024 was the hottest year on record and likely the hottest in at least 125,000 years, according to an annual report issued by an international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists. "Without effective strategies, we will rapidly encounter escalating risks that threaten to overwhelm systems of peace, governance, and public and ecosystem health," said co-lead author William Rip

2024 may have been Earth's hottest year in at least 125,000 years, according to a grim climate report published today, that describes our world as "on the brink" and warns its "vital signs are flashing red," with nearly two-thirds showing record highs.