103 - January 2025

The hottest month ever recorded

What it means for our futureā™»ļø

Another month, another record shattered. January 2025 has officially been declared the warmest January in recorded history.

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, this marks the ninth consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures.

What makes this even more alarming?

The emergence of La NiƱa, a natural climate phenomenon known to have a cooling effect, should have tempered temperatures. Yet, despite this, the planet continues to heat up at an alarming pace. If we were hoping for a reprieve, this data proves that global warming is outpacing even nature’s cooling mechanisms.

But what does this actually mean for our climate, economies, and future investments? Let’s break it down.

Global map showing surface air temperature anomalies for January 2025 compared to the 1991–2020 reference period. The map highlights significant temperature increases in red and decreases in blue, with notable warming in the Arctic, Europe, and North America. Data sourced from ERA5 and credited to the Copernicus Climate Change Service and ECMWF.

Surface Air Temperature Anomalies in January 2025

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