Graph showing rising global temperatures alongside COP31 summit imagery

Scientists predict 2026 will be the hottest year on record as COP31 begins

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Scientists are forecasting that 2026 could be the hottest year on record, coinciding with the opening of the COP31 climate summit. This prediction underscores the urgency of global climate discussions taking place at the event.

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