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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

166 clusters · 1292 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: El Niño forecast impacts Bolivian summer crop campaign

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with projections from the ECMWF suggesting that by early October 2026, sea surface temperatures in the Niño 1+2 region could reach 5.64°C above average. NOAA indicates a greater

Global extreme weather events

10 clusters · 380 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Weather alerts issued for Spain and France amid storms and heat

Global regions continue to experience diverse and extreme meteorological events. In Spain, extreme heatwaves previously impacted Galicia, Andalusia, and the Mediterranean coast, with 430 deaths attributed to heat in Anda

Extreme heat and record sea temperatures across Europe and W

9 clusters · 556 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Global temperatures hit record high in August 2026

The extreme weather pattern across Europe continues to be driven by record-breaking marine heatwaves. A study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network confirms that human-induced climate change is the primary drive

Brazil climate response to Super El Niño

4 clusters · 107 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon projected to reach historic intensity in late 2026

In early August 2026, Brazilian institutions began hosting discussions to address the projected emergence of a ‘Super El Niño’ expected between late 2026 and early 2027. These efforts focused on climate projections, soci

Global warming acceleration and rising climate risks

10 clusters · 310 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UNEP report warns global warming will breach 1.5°C threshold

Research published in Geophysical Research Letters confirms that global warming has accelerated significantly. Between 2015 and 2025, the Earth’s average temperature increased by 0.35 °C, a notable rise from the 0.2 °C p

US military anti-drug operations in Latin America

17 clusters · 287 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: U.S. military kills three in Caribbean strike against suspected drug vessel

The United States is expanding its military anti-drug campaign in Latin America, transitioning from maritime strikes to include land-based operations. This shift aims to target the logistical structures of criminal organ

Iran weather: extreme heat, storms, and flooding risks

32 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Iran weather alerts issued for 20 provinces amid heavy rain

By early September 2026, Iran continued to experience extreme weather instability characterized by intense heatwaves and widespread atmospheric volatility. In Khuzestan province, temperatures reached critical levels, wit

Super El Niño intensifies with extreme weather risks

159 clusters · 1381 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security and agriculture

By early September 2026, the Super El Niño phenomenon has intensified, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issuing high-certainty alerts that the event will likely persist until February 2027. Experts predic

Regional weather forecasts for September 2026

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pacific Ocean faces Super Niño and triple tropical storm threat

Regional weather forecasts for September 2026 show diverse conditions across various locations. In Andratx, conditions are expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius and light winds.

Global critical mineral demand and supply risks

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Critical mineral supply chains essential for national security

Global demand for critical minerals is rising due to the transition toward renewable energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. While life cycle assessments suggest the climate benefits of net-zero technologi

Indian and Pacific Ocean climate decoupling

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pacific and Indian Oceans show decoupling in climate relationship

Research published in Nature Communications indicates an unprecedented breakdown in the climate coupling between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Historically, these basins were largely coupled, though a period of decoupli

European winter 2026/2027 climate anomaly projections

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Weather patterns shift as autumn arrives and El Niño impacts winter forecasts

Meteorological projections indicate that the 2026/2027 winter season in Europe may experience atypical and volatile weather patterns. Initial assessments identified that an intensifying Super El Niño in the Pacific, comb

China-Pacific missile test dispute escalates

7 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Pacific Islands Forum expresses concern over China missile test

Following China’s July 2026 nuclear-capable ballistic missile tests in the South Pacific, diplomatic tensions have intensified. While the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) ministers met in Suva on 7 August to debate a joint co

Global El Niño weather pattern intensification

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: China faces extreme weather risks as super El Niño develops

Global weather patterns are being significantly impacted by the development of a major El Niño event, which experts suggest may become a ‘super El Niño’. In California, forecasters warn of potentially historic conditio

Technological advancements in whale bioacoustics

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: AI technology used to decode complex whale communication

Researchers are employing advanced acoustic and digital technologies to study whale behavior and communication. Initial efforts focused on using bioacoustics and hydrophones to track the migratory patterns and distributi

Seismic activity in Mexico, Central America and Peru

14 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Chiapas coast hit by magnitude 5.5 earthquake and multiple aftershocks

Seismic activity continued across Mexico, Central America, and Peru through late August 2026. In early August, a series of tremors struck the Pacific coast of Mexico, including magnitude 4.4 events near Mapastepec and Hu

European winter weather forecasting

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Meteorologists monitor El Niño and polar vortex for winter forecasts

Meteorologists are evaluating several atmospheric and oceanic drivers to forecast the upcoming winter season in Europe. Initial assessments identified three potential scenarios, noting that while a ‘Super El Niño’ in the

Tropical cyclone monitoring in the Pacific and Atlantic

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Tropical systems threaten Mexico and US Gulf Coast

Meteorological services continue to monitor several low-pressure zones in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans for potential cyclonic development. In the Pacific, the National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Mete

2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon intensification

6 clusters · 251 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Global climate crisis: record ocean heat and El Niño threaten 2027

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

Pacific tropical storms Karina, Lowell, and Marie

2 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Hurricane Karina intensifies to Category 4 in the Pacific

By September 1, three tropical cyclones were active in the Pacific. Hurricane Lowell, a major hurricane, was moving west-northwest and forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands, bringing gusty winds and rainfall. Hu

El Niño marine surge off California

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Great white sharks frequent California coast due to El Niño

A strong El Niño event in late July 2026 warmed Pacific waters off California, drawing unusual marine species closer to shore. Scientists reported an uptick in great-white shark sightings and the appearance of the tropic

Tropical storms Iselle and Julio in the Pacific Ocean

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Tropical Storm Julio forms in the Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Iselle has begun weakening as it moves west-northwest across the East Pacific. According to the National Hurricane Center, increased wind shear, cooler sea surface temperatures, and dry air are causing the

Advancements in plastic recycling technologies

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Scientists develop new methods to recycle plastic into reusable polymers and food proteins

Research into plastic recycling is expanding from the repurposing of marine debris into industrial materials toward advanced chemical and biological transformations. Initial developments focused on utilizing ocean-recov

Global ocean temperature records 2026 – July peak

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ocean temperatures reach historic highs amid rising marine heatwaves

Global sea-surface temperatures reached unprecedented levels in mid-2026. In June, temperatures hit 20.98 °C, surpassing the previous June record. This was followed by a record-breaking streak of over 50 consecutive days

Pacific bluefin tuna fishing quota management

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Pacific bluefin tuna catch quota to increase by 25% for large fish

An international management body has established a new framework for Pacific bluefin tuna catch quotas for the 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The agreement includes a 25 percent increase in the annual quota for large fish w

International demand for ballistic missile test notification

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Indonesia supports prior notice for ballistic missile tests

Following a July 6 missile test by China in the Pacific Ocean, the United States and approximately 40 allies issued a joint statement demanding at least 24 hours of advance notice for the launch of intercontinental balli