Global Climate Change and Temperature Increases
Global climate change, affecting the whole world and it is a phenomenon that is felt more and more every day. Research conducted in recent years has shown that climate change temperature increases and as a result, serious environmental problems have emerged worldwide. For example, January temperatures historical records breaking is a concrete example of this situation.
January Temperature Data
January 2025, global average air temperature It was recorded as the hottest furnace in terms of temperature. 13,23 degrees This temperature, measured as 1991-2020, is the average of the period 0,79 degrees This value is above the pre-industrial period. 1,75 degrees shows a temperature above 19 of the past 18 months. 1,5 degrees temperature values above have been reached.
Sea Water Temperatures
Average sea water temperature in January 20,78 degrees This value exceeded the record set in January last year. 0,19 degrees It was recorded as the second highest average sea temperature in January, remaining below 100 °C. Sea water temperaturesis an important indicator of climate change and has profound effects on ecosystems.
El Nino and La Nina Effects
Climate experts, El Nino ve La Nina draws attention to the fact that weather events are important factors affecting global temperatures. Boğaziçi University Climate Change and Policy Application and Research Center Director Prof. Dr. Levent Kurnaz stated that the temperature of the Pacific Ocean determines the temperature averages worldwide. When the Pacific Ocean is warm, world temperatures is also increasing.
Temperature Anomaly in January 2025
January 2025 was recorded as the hottest January in history. The temperature anomaly experienced during this period, surprising to scientists There has been a situation. Although the waters of the Pacific Ocean are cold in January, the world's average temperature is high, which has created an unexpected situation. This situation once again reveals the complexity and unpredictability of climate change.
Temperature Expectations for February
Prof. Dr. Kurnaz states that the probability of encountering new temperature records in February is low, especially in Turkey. When the temperature values of the past months are examined, it is estimated that temperatures will not remain high from the beginning of February. This shows how complex the dynamics of climate change are.
Coming Months and Climate Scenarios
Despite the ongoing La Nina effect in the Pacific Ocean, the temperature records are being broken, increasing the possibility of higher temperatures in the future. If La Nina turns into El Nino, the warming of the waters will further increase in temperatures However, for now, it is not expected to be a very strong La Nina and temperatures will not increase excessively.
Methods to Combat Climate Change
In the fight against climate change, sustainable energy sources use and reducing carbon emissions is of critical importance. In this context, renewable energy sources offer an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. In addition, as individuals and societies, we need to be more sensitive about environmental sustainability. Energy efficiency, waste management and the adoption of green technologies are important steps in combating climate change.
As a result
Climate change is a process that deeply affects human life and nature. The increase in global temperatures, the rise in sea water temperatures and the variability of weather events are concrete results of climate change. The research conducted by scientists is of critical importance for us to understand this situation better. Every step taken in the fight against climate change is of great importance for our future.
