Of the planet’s 34 vital signs, 22 are now at record levels, with many still skidding and nosediving in the wrong direction. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

That’s the central message of this year’s State of the Climate 2025 report, an annual assessment of Earth's natural systems by an international team of researchers led by Oregon State University. As you might expect, it’s not optimistic reading — though the authors manage to find a few glimmers of hope amid the alarming trends.

Here are some of the big messages from the report:

Fossil fuels reached new highs: In 2024, global fossil fuel consumption surged to a record peak. Solar and wind power also reached new records, but their combined output was still signifi

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