Climate
European Investment Bank doubles climate adaptation plan to €30 billion
The EIB plans to provide at least €30 billion by 2030 for infrastructure, water systems and agriculture resilient to heatwaves, droughts, fires and floods.
IUCN classifies 96% of shallow coral reefs as critically endangered
The first global IUCN assessment finds that 96% of shallow reef ecosystems face a critical risk of collapse by 2075, mainly because of ocean…
Report finds record extremes in seven climate indicators and calls for faster action
A study published on October 14 brings together signs of pressure on oceans, ice and the atmosphere, while also highlighting progress in clean energy…
Storms in Mexico leave six dead and five missing along the Pacific coast
Flooding linked to Rachel’s remnants killed five people in Baja California, while Simon remained active and kept the rain and flood threat elevated in…
Antarctic sea ice reaches third-lowest maximum of the satellite era
The maximum extent of Antarctic sea ice in 2026 was among the three lowest since 1979, according to independent analyses by NASA/NSIDC and the…
Isaias leaves four dead and maintains flood risk in the US
Cyclone weakened after reaching Florida, but NOAA maintains alerts for heavy rain, wind and flooding in the southeastern United States.
September was second-warmest on record as ocean heat hit new high
NOAA ranks September 2026 as the second-warmest in the global record and reports a fourth consecutive month of record ocean heat.
August ties record for hottest month ever recorded on the planet
Global average temperature reached 16.96 °C and was 1.65 °C above the pre-industrial level, according to Copernicus.
Indonesia fires raise emissions to world’s highest level and close schools
Forest and peat fires released 19.7 million metric tons of CO₂ in seven days, while dangerous smoke halted classes in parts of the country.