Today in Climate · October 12, 2026
Second-warmest September; El Niño could mean record 2026
Copernicus says September was the second-warmest on record, with global temperatures again above 1.5°C.
Copernicus Climate Change
Climate monitor says a strong El Niño could make 2026 the hottest year on record.
Phys.org
Scientists reaffirm that evidence of human influence on the climate is incontrovertible.
AGU Newsroom
The EU is seeking a COP31 climate deal to speed up CO2 cuts, according to a document.
Reuters
The EU is considering a windfall profit tax on oil and gas firms as energy prices soar.
Reuters
Australia's climate change agencies face drastic budget cuts and AI-driven efficiency measures.
Politico
A Lancet Commission has identified seventeen catastrophic threats to global health.
News-Medical
Thousands of handwritten historical records reveal the scale of warming in the Congo.
Yale E360
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