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Extreme heat and drought records in US and globally

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Latest: Colorado sets record-breaking heat for 2026 water year

The United States and global regions have experienced unprecedented temperature extremes. In July 2026, the contiguous United States recorded its hottest July since 1895, with an average temperature of 76.89 degrees Fahr

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Southeast US heat and storms Aug-Sept 2026

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Latest: North Georgia faces flash flood warnings and severe storms

Following the extreme heat and unsettled weather of August 2026, the central and southern United States faced renewed volatility in mid-September. A persistent heat dome caused temperatures in several states, including T

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Global extreme heat impacts in summer 2026

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Latest: Climate change drove extreme heat for 1.5 billion people in summer 2026

Reports from Climate Central indicate that during the summer of 2026, over 1.5 billion people globally were exposed to at least one month of dangerous or “at-risk heat” due to human-induced climate change. In Europe, ne

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2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon intensification

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Latest: Scientists warn of impending 'super' El Nino event in India

The 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon is intensifying, with sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific reaching 2.5°C to 5°C above historical averages as of July 2026. Experts suggest a 69% probability that this cycle

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Climate change impacts in Spain and Europe

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Latest: Europe faces rising ocean temperatures and extreme summer heat

Climate change is causing significant environmental and socioeconomic shifts in Spain and across Europe. In the Cantabrian Sea, marine heatwaves exceeding 25 degrees Celsius are disrupting local fishing by forcing specie