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Climate · AfricaAlgeria wildfires kill at least 12 amid heatwave
Wildfires have killed at least 12 people across several Algerian provinces, with authorities battling 58 blazes amid a severe heatwave. Families have been evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure in some areas.
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US heat wave puts 97 million under advisories as schools reopen
A late-summer heat wave has placed roughly 97 million people from the central Plains to the Southeast under heat advisories, with temperatures feeling as hot as 46°C in some areas. Nighttime lows offer little relief, increasing health risks as schools reopen and outdoor workers face dangerous conditions.
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USNS Comfort to dock in Peru in February 2027 as El Niño aid
The United States will send the hospital ship USNS Comfort to Peru’s Pacific coast in February 2027, U.S. Ambassador Bernie Navarro announced after meeting Peru’s foreign minister. The deployment is part of a broader U.S. aid package to address the El Niño climate phenomenon, which meteorologists warn could match the severity of the 1997 event.
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ClimateGlobal Sea Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C
The average global sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This surpasses the previous record set in March 2024 and is attributed to global warming and the El Niño phenomenon.
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Climate · European UnionWestern Europe records fifth heatwave of 2026 as temperatures hit 38°C
Western Europe faced its fifth heatwave of the summer on 13 August 2026, with temperatures reaching 38.1°C in the UK and 38°C in France. The June-July average broke records, and 135 million people were exposed to extreme heat, expected to ease by the weekend.
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Climate · European UnionSwiss researchers use wool blankets to slow glacier melt
Researchers in Switzerland are testing wool blankets to reduce the rate at which Alpine glaciers are melting. The project, 'Keep it Wool', uses discarded wool as a biodegradable alternative to synthetic covers that release microplastics. Initial results suggest the wool is as effective as traditional methods.
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Climate · IndiaModi says India's carbon emissions below global average
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average. He also claimed India is the only G20 nation to have met its Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule.
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ClimateGreenland and Antarctica lost 11.3 trillion tons of ice since 1979
A major scientific report indicates Greenland and Antarctica have lost between 11.3 and 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. This loss has contributed to a global sea level rise of approximately 3 to 3.14 centimeters, primarily driven by accelerated glacier flow into the ocean.
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Climate · European UnionAugust 2026 Tied as Hottest Month on Record Globally
August 2026 was the hottest month on record globally, tying with July 2023, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The record heat was attributed to human-caused climate change and a strong El Niño event, with sea surface temperatures also reaching new highs.
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Climate · European UnionBelgium wildfire burns 27 square kilometres in High Fens nature reserve
A wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens nature reserve burned over 27 square kilometres on 15 August 2026, forcing 600 residents to evacuate. Over 250 emergency personnel, including firefighters from Belgium and Germany, were deployed, with EU assistance from Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.
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ClimateGlobal water reserves drop, UN warns of erratic water cycle
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
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Climate · United KingdomMet Office to confirm 2026 as UK's hottest summer on record
The UK is expected to be confirmed as having experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to provisional Met Office data. The season saw five heatwaves, while much of England and all of Wales remain in drought.
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Climate · United StatesJudge blocks New York's $75bn climate law targeting fossil fuels
A federal judge has blocked New York's law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for climate change damages. The judge found the state law conflicted with federal authority, particularly the Clean Air Act.
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Climate · Asia-PacificStanford study: Older adults face heat risk at lower temperatures than estimated
A Stanford-led study reveals older adults are vulnerable to dangerous heat at temperatures 4.7 to 7.5°C lower than previously thought. At 1.5°C warming, 22% of people over 60 could face unsafe heat monthly, with risks rising sharply in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Climate · European UnionEurope’s 2026 summer heatwaves disrupted power, transport and agriculture
Europe experienced record heat, droughts and wildfires in the summer of 2026, disrupting power production, shipping, transport and agriculture. The economic impact included threats to growth, inflation and public finances, with costs running into billions of euros.
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Climate · United StatesWildfire veterans warn Trump administration tactics risk firefighter safety
Wildland fire veterans say aggressive suppression tactics ordered by the Trump administration are increasing risks to crews as millions of acres burn across the western United States. Extreme, fast-moving wildfires have escalated this month, with a disaster in Eastern Washington linked to extreme weather conditions.
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Climate · European UnionThousands march in Amsterdam climate protest
Tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam on 12 September 2026, calling for government action on climate change. Organisers presented demands to the climate minister, who announced no new measures.
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Climate · Middle EastIsrael's desalination plants shut by algae bloom, Gaza sewage cited
Israel is experiencing a water crisis after five of its six desalination plants shut down due to an algae bloom in the Mediterranean Sea. Experts suggest untreated sewage from Gaza's damaged infrastructure may be contributing to the bloom, exacerbating existing water issues in both regions.
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Climate · European UnionPo River drought leaves Lombardy with half its usual water reserves
The Po River in Lombardy is at its lowest recorded level for August, holding roughly half the water it usually does. The drought has triggered design work on a barrier to stop saltwater intrusion, with costs estimated between 25 and 100 million euros.
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Amazon climate extremes accelerate in unexpected region, study finds
A study involving over 50 scientists found that the central north Amazon region is experiencing a rapid increase in climate extremes, including higher temperatures and water stress. These changes are attributed to global climate change, as they occur in areas not significantly impacted by local deforestation.
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