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El Niño to Intensify, Peak in December 2026, WMO Predicts
The World Meteorological Organization predicts the current El Niño event will intensify, reaching its peak in December 2026 and potentially persisting until February 2027. This strengthening is expected to increase global temperatures and raise the risk of droughts and floods worldwide.
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ClimateSummer heatwaves cost France €16bn, parliamentary mission estimates
A French parliamentary mission has estimated the cost of the past summer's heatwaves, drought, and fires at approximately €16 billion. The report also outlines future adaptation costs, particularly for schools, and details losses in the agricultural sector.
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ClimateKim Stanley Robinson declines reading climate disaster chapter
Author Kim Stanley Robinson will not read aloud the first chapter of his novel 'The Ministry for the Future,' which depicts a heatwave causing 20 million deaths in India. He feels the scene is too graphic for public reading.
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Climate · AfricaAfrican rainmakers face violence amid climate change impacts
In parts of Africa, rainmakers who perform rituals for rainfall are facing increased violence from farmers struggling with unpredictable weather patterns attributed to climate change. This has led to assaults, and in some cases, deaths.
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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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Phoenix hit by two Category 5 haboob dust storms in three days
Two haboob dust storms struck the Phoenix area within three days in early August 2026, both classified as Category 5 events. Researchers at Arizona State University said the storms were unprecedented in frequency and intensity, with wind speeds of 50 mph and visibility reduced to half a mile.
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ClimateClimate change doubled Canada wildfire risk in 2026, study finds
A study by World Weather Attribution found human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of extreme fire conditions in Canada in 2026, burning 3.8 million hectares. U.S. President Donald Trump attributed the fires to Canadian mismanagement, while scientists pointed to global emissions.
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