Keywords: Global warming


United States records its hottest July ever as extreme heat intensifies

July 2026 has set a new temperature record in the United States, becoming the hottest July ever recorded across the contiguous 48 states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The average temperature reached approximately 24.9°C across the lower 48 states, around......

Western Europe records unprecedented temperatures during June and July

Western Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures during June and July, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union. The region recorded an average temperature of 21.62°C over the period, making it the warmest June-July period in the available record. The figure......

North Africa faces accelerating heat, with Morocco among the hardest-hit areas

North Africa is experiencing increasingly intense heat, with Morocco facing a particularly challenging summer in 2026 as repeated heatwaves affect large parts of the country. Rather than being defined by a single prolonged episode, the current season has been marked by successive periods of unusually......

Methane emissions from Siberia have doubled over the past decade, scientists find

A new international climate study has found that annual methane emissions from Siberia have nearly doubled over the past decade, raising fresh concerns about the accelerating effects of climate change and the growing role of natural greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers from China, Japan, and Europe......

Climate change doubled the likelihood of Canada's extreme wildfire season, study finds

Human-induced climate change has made Canada's devastating 2026 wildfire season approximately twice as likely, according to a new scientific analysis that highlights the growing influence of global warming on extreme fire conditions across the country. Researchers from the World Weather Attribution......

Austria records highest temperature in its history as heatwave grips Central Europe

Austria has recorded its highest temperature since modern weather observations began, as an intense heatwave continues to affect large parts of Central Europe. Meteorological authorities reported temperatures exceeding 41°C, setting a new national record and highlighting the increasing frequency......

El Niño 2026: WMO Warns Of Rising Heatwaves And Growing Climate Risks

The possible return of a strong El Niño episode in 2026 could intensify global climate disruptions, according to the latest seasonal forecasts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Scientists warn that the combination of oceanic and atmospheric changes may contribute to higher temperatures,......

South Korea records all-time high temperature of 42.5°C amid historic heatwave

South Korea has registered its highest temperature since official weather observations began in 1904, with thermometers reaching 42.5°C in the southeastern city of Yangsan, underscoring the growing intensity of extreme heat events across East Asia. The record temperature was measured at 1:26 p.m.......

Spain records its hottest start to summer since weather records began in 1961

Spain has experienced its hottest start to summer since national weather records began in 1961, following two intense heatwaves that pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages, according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Meteorological officials reported that nearly every day......