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ClimateSwiss glaciers lost 5.5% of ice volume in 2026
Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, the second-largest annual percentage drop recorded. Over the past five years, nearly a fifth of the country's glacier ice has vanished, primarily due to heat waves and insufficient winter snowfall.
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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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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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ClimateCanada's climate impacts largely irreversible, new report states
A new federal report indicates that the effects of climate change in Canada are largely irreversible. It projects significant temperature increases, substantial glacier loss, and a higher frequency of wildfires, even with emissions reductions.
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Climate · IndiaUN report: Global temperatures to exceed 1.5°C within years
A United Nations report published on September 2, 2026, states that global temperatures are likely to exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold within a few years. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) calls for rapid emissions cuts and carbon removal to limit damage.
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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 · 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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