Tibetan Plateau Breaks Temperature Record for Fourth Straight Year

Tibetan Plateau experienced record-breaking heat for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, with temperatures rising 1.12°C above normal. According to China’s National Climate Center, the "Third Pole" has consistently surpassed historical highs from 2022 through 2025. This alarming regional warming mirrors broader national trends, as 16 Chinese provinces recorded their warmest year since 1961. Globally, the climate crisis continues to accelerate, with 2025 ranking among the three warmest years on record and surface temperatures hitting 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels.