Europe heatwave smashes early season records
A brutal heatwave is sweeping across Europe, breaking records for early June temperatures and causing dozens of deaths. Scientists described the event as "mind-bogglingly crazy" for its intensity so early in the year. France, Spain, and Italy have all issued heat alerts, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in some regions. The heatwave follows a May that already saw deadly heat across the continent.
Trump administration abandons key ocean monitoring system
The Trump administration is dropping support for a vital deep-sea monitoring system that tracks the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, the ocean current that regulates global climate patterns. Scientists warn that the AMOC is showing signs of instability and could be nearing a tipping point. Without continued monitoring, researchers said they would lose the ability to predict changes in the current that affects weather patterns across North America and Europe.
UN warns world has entered water bankruptcy
The United Nations warned that the world has entered a state of "water bankruptcy" with irreversible consequences if action is not taken. The warning came as the Dead Sea continues to shrink rapidly, with sinkholes forming along its shores and no agreement on how to save the lowest place on Earth. The UN report said water scarcity is being accelerated by climate change, population growth, and poor water management practices worldwide.