Earth's Energy Imbalance Hits 65-Year Peak: The 1.5°C Overshoot Is Now Inevitable

Earth’s climate has entered its most severe energy imbalance in 65 years, driven by a forecasted strong El Niño that will likely push global temperatures beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This is not a temporary spike but a systemic acceleration where oceans absorb energy at 18 times humanity’s annual use, marking a tipping point in the planet’s thermal trajectory.