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Global ocean surface temperatures hit a record 20.96 degrees Celsius in July, driven by long-term climate change and developing El Niño conditions.
Europe is confronting a severe climate adaptation crisis as rapid warming, record-high sea surface temperatures, and intense heatwaves strain regional infrastructure and public health systems.
The European Union is introducing standardised transport emissions calculations by 2030 to eliminate measurement discrepancies and support climate goals.
NOAA and partnering institutions report a smaller-than-anticipated hypoxic dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, offering temporary relief to marine ecosystems while prompting debate over the underlying environmental drivers.
A senior European Central Bank official warns that the climate crisis poses a direct threat to core financial stability, highlighting systemic risks in banking.
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a seasonal climate update warning that the El Niño phenomenon will intensify between August and October, bringing severe temperature anomalies and shifting global rainfall patterns.
Europe faces an escalating crisis of severe wildfires, prolonged heatwaves, and droughts driven by climate change, threatening agriculture, nuclear energy, and economic stability.