Oceans
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…
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.
Oceans reach 21.1 °C and break global temperature record in August
Copernicus confirms daily record outside the usual peak season and warns of impacts on ecosystems, sea level, and extreme events.