A Glacier Collapse, a Fire Season and a September Record in One Week
More than 1,200 dead in Nepal, 12 killed by Algerian wildfires, and Spain matching its September heat record — three events with one underlying driver.
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Europe's Fire Season No Longer Ends When the Resources Do
Algeria's fires killed 12 in September, and Spain matched a September heat record. Firefighting capacity is still organised around a shorter summer.
Climate Week Baku Opens the Implementation Phase Before Antalya
Running 7-11 September with an Implementation Forum, the meeting is where the compromises that will define COP31 actually get negotiated.
COP31 Heads to Antalya in November With the Emissions Gap Still Open
Turkey hosts the summit from 9-20 November with Australia presiding over negotiations, and the central task is a round of national plans strong enough to close the gap before 2030.
The Himalaya's Glacial Lakes Are a Known Risk Without a Warning System
Satellite monitoring can see the lakes forming. What is missing is the chain that turns an observation into an evacuation.
How climate change fueled Nepal's deadly glacier floods
The role of climate change in the Nepal floods The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
Multiple dead as historic flooding batters Indiana
Residents paddle through a flooded neighborhood in a kayak in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Obed Lamy/AP hide caption toggle caption Obed Lamy/AP At least seven people across multiple counties in Indiana have died related to historic flooding.
Crews Battle Wildfires Across Western U.S. and Canada
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, shows the Widemouth 2 wildfire burning near Richfield, Utah. U.S. Forest Service/Fishlake National Forest/AP hide caption toggle caption U.S. Forest Service/Fishlake National Forest/AP Evacuation orders are in place across parts of the Western U.S.
What to know about next week's solar eclipse
The Moon crosses in front of the Sun during a total solar eclipse at Lake Monroe on April 08, 2024 in Indiana, United States. Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images People throughout Europe and parts of the U.S.
Remote Pacific Ocean Sanctuaries Are Losing Protections
Troubled Waters The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. President Trump is rolling back their protections. Reporting by Lauren Sommer Visuals by Claire Harbage This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Published Aug. 3, 2026 Autoplay video?
Scientist: Earth Nears Limits of Climate Adaptation
Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
Spain's Wildfires Ignite Political Clash Over Climate
While Spain battles wildfires, its politicians also battle over the role of climate change Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.