El Niño Threat Looms: 2026 Could Be Among the Hottest Years on Record
Meteorologists warn that 2026 may become one of the hottest years on record as El Niño conditions emerge in the Pacific, increasing extreme weather risks.
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Meteorologists warn that 2026 may become one of the hottest years on record as El Niño conditions emerge in the Pacific, increasing extreme weather risks.
Côte d’Ivoire has lost 80-90% of its forest cover, dropping from 16 million to 3 million hectares, sparking urgent calls for sustainable protection and biodiversity efforts.
A new UN report reveals that the Los Colorados landfill in Tiltil, Chile, has become one of the world’s largest single emitters of potent methane gas.
EU climate monitors warn that ocean surface temperatures are approaching record highs as the world transitions toward a potentially powerful El Niño pattern.
The EU’s climate monitor reports that sea surface temperatures are nearing record highs as the world transitions toward a powerful El Niño weather pattern.
April 2026 saw the second-highest extra-polar sea surface temperatures on record and ranked as the joint third-warmest April globally, according to the EU.
The EU’s climate monitoring network reports that April 2026 recorded the second-highest extra-polar sea surface temperatures on record as El Niño conditions mature.
Heavy rains in Kenya have caused flash floods, killing at least 10 people and leading to widespread damage and displacement.
Amid record-breaking temperatures in 2026, a Chinese renewable energy firm is expanding its collaboration with Canada, highlighting Asia’s role in the global green transition.
The IEA warns the world faces its worst-ever energy crisis, driven by geopolitical tensions and market disruptions, with urgent calls for a clean energy transition.
In 2026, China is strengthening its efforts in energy conservation and carbon reduction, highlighting a crucial phase in its environmental and economic strategy.
Latest reports reveal Europe is warming faster than any other continent, with 2025 bringing record heatwaves, wildfires, and profound impacts on ecosystems and human health.
A new report reveals Europe suffered record wildfires and emissions in 2025 during a severe heatwave, highlighting the continent’s rapid warming.
A new report from China warns of record Arctic warming and declining sea ice in 2025, with significant implications for global weather patterns and sea levels.
Europe faced record heatwaves, wildfires, and sea warming in 2025, with significant ecosystem impacts, according to a new EU and WMO report.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest decreased by 17% in Q1 2026, marking a significant positive step for global climate efforts.
The Greater Hinggan Mountains awaken from winter, with red willows igniting the landscape—a vivid sign of spring and ecological change in Northeast Asia.
Chile faces a deepening water crisis as a prolonged ‘mega-drought’ persists, highlighting global climate challenges with lessons for resource management worldwide.
Satellite imagery reveals the final breakup of the world’s former largest iceberg in Antarctica, offering a complex view of melting ice and environmental change.
The WMO chief recognizes China’s significant efforts in enhancing climate and disaster resilience among developing nations, highlighting key global cooperation.