2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century. “We should be clear that this is an unprecedented event”, said Professor Adam Scaife, Head of Long Range Forecasting at the Met Office. He added: “I have …
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Drought and extreme heat are killing plants, driving up prices while also making some farms economically unviable “It’s a constant battle,” says Tim Young. He and his family have been tracking the rainfall on their Norfolk farm since 1976, and the data shows the last six years have seen two-thirds the amount of rain compared …
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Climate experts reveal how the combined forces of El Nino and global warming are fundamentally altering the Indian monsoon, leading to delayed onset but intensified, short-duration heavy rainfall events across the country. Key Points El Nino, the recurrent weather pattern that drives up global temperatures, and climate change cannot be viewed independently as one is …
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The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study. The World Weather Attribution rapid study released Friday found that the heat would have been virtually impossible just five decades ago, and is 200 times more likely today than it would have been 20 …
On World Environment Day, celebrated in 2026 under the theme of climate action, UNESCO reaffirms the vital role of World Heritage in protecting our planet’s natural and cultural treasures. As climate pressures intensify, World Heritage sites remind us that safeguarding heritage and safeguarding the environment are inseparable goals. Climate change is no longer a distant threat …
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