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Sea surface temperatures reached new highs for May, triggering widespread coral bleaching across the Caribbean and Pacific. Scientists report 70 percent of monitored reefs show bleaching signs. Marine biologists warn of potential mass coral mortality if temperatures don't drop soon.
California has launched a new clean energy program that converts ocean wave energy into renewable electricity. The initiative represents an innovative approach to harnessing marine resources for power generation. The program aims to contribute to the state's renewable energy goals while exploring new technologies for sustainable power.
The month of March set new heat records across the continental United States, with temperatures averaging 4-6 degrees Fahrenheit above historical norms. The unprecedented warmth follows a winter that saw record-low snowpack in western states, raising concerns about water resources and wildfire risk.
Four people have been killed during protests in Kenya against high fuel prices, with thousands of commuters stranded as key roads in Nairobi remain largely empty. The strikes have paralyzed transportation across the country as citizens protest the rising cost of living. Demonstrators are demanding government action to reduce fuel costs.
Climate scientists are issuing warnings that 2026 could see record-breaking temperatures and an especially severe wildfire season, driven by persistent El Nino conditions and rising greenhouse gas concentrations.
A heatwave across India and Pakistan that brought temperatures above 46C killed at least 47 people. Researchers found such extreme heat is now three times more likely due to human-caused warming, occurring roughly every five years instead of every 15.
A new study concludes that New Orleans has reached a 'point of no return' and relocation should begin immediately, with the city potentially surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico before the end of the century. Meanwhile, an unprecedented Antarctic heatwave hit during the dead of winter, raising alarms about accelerating climate change.
Utah has approved a datacenter twice the size of Manhattan that will require more power than the entire state uses, drawing backlash. Meanwhile, studies show climate action is stalling despite widespread public support, and new research warns that studies are underestimating sea level rise.
A new scientific report warns that the ocean could transition from a climate stabilizer to a powerful driver of global warming. With 2026 predicted to be the hottest year on record and unprecedented heatwaves hitting Antarctica, researchers say the climate is likely to do unprecedented things in 2026-2027. Early heatwaves are already straining power grids.
The World Weather Attribution group warns 2026 could become the hottest year in recorded history. An exceptionally strong El Niño contributes to the prediction.