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What do we know about Europe's early and intense heatwave in May 2026?

Western Europe experienced an unusually early and intense heatwave during the second half of May 2026, mainly between 21 and 30 May.

Copernicus Climate Change Service
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Research briefs
As wildfires increase in the West, so does suppression spending

A new study projects the intertwined relationship between fires and the money spent fighting them.

Eos - AGU
Coastal homes in Carolina Beach, NC, USA facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Research briefs
Human-caused sea level rise drives rapid global increase in extreme water levels during 21st century, new research finds

Climate Central-led paper finds climate change tripled the number of days with extreme water-levels at worldwide locations since the 1970s.

Climate Central
Street thermometer on Avenida Paulista, São Paulo, displaying 41 degrees Celsius during an extreme heat wave.
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The Earth is accumulating heat at an accelerating rate. Global warming reached 1.37°C in 2025

Strong and consistent evidence shows that the entire climate system is continuing to heat, driving rapid global warming. Human activities pushed global warming to 1.37°C in 2025, and its level is projected to surpass 1.5°C in about four years.

University of Leeds
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Research briefs
Study shows land shifts, sea level rise occur more rapidly than previously thought

A recent study including UCF researcher Thomas Wahl reveals that sinking ground levels and rising sea levels are occurring more rapidly than previously understood, often worsening flooding in coastal communities.

University of Central Florida
Hands holding smart tablet and soil. Concept about using digital wireless technology to research and collect data about agriculture problem. Checking soil quality before growing plants.
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5 core concepts of the global goal on adaptation

What does successful climate change adaptation look like? The Global Goal on Adaptation aims to help countries find answers.

United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
A look inside the abandoned six-flags of New Orleans destroyed by Hurricane Katrina
Research briefs
Sea-level rise has increased frequency of extreme coastal flooding worldwide, study finds

Human-caused sea-level rise has significantly increased the frequency of extreme coastal flooding worldwide, according to a new study led by a Tulane University researcher.

Tulane University
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The Guatemalan Red Cross acts to anticipate drought

The Guatemalan Red Cross has activated its early action protocol (EAP) for drought. It is now implementing pre-agreed actions to support those at risk from this hazard, which is linked to the emerging El Niño event.

Anticipation Hub