Climate scientists at University of Michigan found that stronger El Niños cause more global heating, which in turn intensifies future El Niños. This creates a vicious feedback cycle that accelerates climate change.
Global sea surface temperatures have reached a record high of 21.1°C, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. The new milestone exceeds the previous record and raises concerns about impacts on Earth systems.
The Trump administration rescinded the Clinton-era 'roadless rule' protecting old-growth forests, opening 45+ million acres to roads, drilling, and logging. The Center for Biological Diversity warns this could accelerate extinction of over 400 endangered species and threaten 7.4 million acres of habitat.
Fossil fuel burning is intensifying El Niño climate patterns, with the developing "Godzilla" event potentially pushing 50 million people into acute hunger by year's end.
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered a devastating flash flood in Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 360 people. Experts warn that climate-driven ice melt is destabilizing mountain regions and threatening millions of people.
Nepal and Tibet face a devastating disaster with 360 confirmed dead and 1,300 missing after glacier-triggered flash floods swept through Himalayan valleys. The disaster underscores the urgent need to prepare for increasing climate-linked disasters as glaciers continue to shrink.
A deadly flash flood in Nepal killed at least 353 people, likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and damming a river. The disaster highlights growing risks from glacial hazards in the warming Himalayas.
A new study finds 580 million children under 10 globally experience at least 20 additional heat-stress days annually due to climate change. The research combines climate models with demographic data to identify vulnerable age groups and regions.
Over 580 million children globally experience at least 20 additional heat-stress days annually due to climate change. More than 40% of children under 10 are already facing significant health risks from extreme heat exposure.
Europe experienced four record-breaking heatwaves in summer, resulting in at least 35,000 excess deaths across the continent. Experts warn the actual death toll will be significantly higher once complete data from all regions and August are included.
The world is preparing for what modeling suggests will be the strongest El Niño event ever recorded in 2026-2027, potentially breaking records significantly. International organizations including the WHO, WMO, and World Food Programme are coordinating global response efforts.
The Colorado River, which supplies water to seven US states, faces a severe water crisis threatening millions of residents. The 1922 water allocation agreement dividing the river between upper and lower basin states is increasingly strained by drought and climate change.
Bomb fishing is destroying coral reefs in the Coral Triangle, the world's most biologically diverse marine ecosystem. The destructive practice is reducing vibrant coral structures to rubble and causing ecological collapse.
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European coastal waters hit record temperatures in July 2026, with climate change identified as the primary driver. The World Weather Attribution study confirms human-induced climate change pushed marine ecosystems beyond their limits.
Carbon pollution has caused a massive expansion of marine heatwaves across European waters this summer, with temperatures 6°C above normal. Research shows the hottest periods would have been virtually impossible in preindustrial times.
Global solar power capacity has surpassed 3 terawatts, with significant growth driven by China and emerging markets. This milestone represents major progress in renewable energy deployment worldwide.
The Trump administration plans to rescind a 25-year-old rule protecting old-growth forests, potentially opening nearly 45 million acres of national forests to road construction, drilling, and logging.
The world is experiencing what may become the strongest El Niño on record, expected to significantly reshape global weather patterns. This phenomenon will have major impacts on climate systems worldwide.
Atlantic currents are weakening and may collapse, threatening dramatic cooling in northern Europe. New research warns of additional global warming surge across other regions.
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Lake Powell has hit a record low water level, joining Lake Mead in historic decline. The Colorado River system crisis threatens water and electricity supplies for millions across the western United States.
New 2026 studies show the Amazon can regrow quickly, demonstrating resilience. However, continued deforestation and warming could trigger an irreversible tipping point within 15 years.
Global water crises are intensifying across multiple regions including Puerto Rico, Europe, and the US Colorado River basin. Nuclear plants face shutdown and toxic contamination threatens water supplies as drought conditions worsen worldwide.
China's July auto sales show pure battery-electric vehicles surging while traditional gasoline and hybrid vehicle sales continue declining sharply. The shift demonstrates accelerating market transformation toward zero-emission transportation in the world's largest auto market.
Global forest fires are burning twice as much forest today compared to 25 years ago, with trends likely to worsen without serious climate action. Global Nature Watch's updated analysis reveals stark increases in forest fire extent worldwide.
Brazil's Supreme Court will decide cases on Amazon rainforest protections and Indigenous land rights after Congress overrode President Lula's vetoes on environmental measures. The rulings could reshape constitutional safeguards for the rainforest and Indigenous communities.