The 36th annual State of the Climate report reveals record highs in greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level, and ocean heat content. Greenhouse gas concentrations reached a 53% increase from preindustrial levels, with fossil fuel emissions reaching a record high in 2025.
SourceAmerican Meteorological Society·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·DateAug 10, 2026
A new study from Stockholm University found that the most severe droughts in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean arose when multiple natural climate cycles coincided. This helped explain why the drought associated with the Late Bronze Age collapse were so severe, pushing societies beyond a critical hydroclimatic threshold.
SourceStockholm University·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 24, 2026
Scientists have discovered that record-high Arctic stratospheric ozone levels observed in March 2024 were caused by exceptionally strong planetary waves, El Niño, and other large-scale climate oscillations. The study's findings highlight the growing importance of atmospheric dynamics in controlling Arctic ozone variability.
SourceOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research (OLAR)·JournalOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research·TypeObservational study·DateJul 22, 2026
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Researchers provide a framework to assess cumulative heat exposure from marine heatwaves and preceding/post-warming anomalies, revealing underestimation by historic assessments. The study finds that prolonged warm water exposure can create conditions that species may not survive.
SourceVirginia Institute of Marine Science·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 22, 2026
Researchers at Rice University found a connection between droughts in mainland Southeast Asia and extreme precipitation in Central Asia. The study used paleoclimate records to reconstruct historic moisture patterns and climate model simulations to investigate the mechanisms driving these events.
SourceRice University·JournalNature Geoscience·DateJul 21, 2026
Scientists use commercially available surfing webcams to measure Oregon's coastal fog, revealing patchy fog patterns along 93 miles of coastline. The study found that airport measurements were a good indication of average monthly fog frequency, but surface weather conditions at the airport were not sufficient for real-time fog detection.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalAgricultural and Forest Meteorology·DateJul 20, 2026
The Three Gorges region recorded its second-hottest year on record in 2025, with an average temperature 1.1°C above normal, and the most extreme autumn rainfall in 43 years. Persistent heatwaves and torrential rains caused widespread flooding and posed new challenges for disaster prevention and engineering project safety.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateJul 14, 2026
A study suggests geoengineering methods like marine cloud brightening could reduce the impact of extreme weather events during a super El Niño. By targeting natural variability, geoengineering could provide shorter-term benefits with less sociotechnical risk.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 8, 2026
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A study reveals that natural cooling of coral reefs varies with large-scale climate oscillations, including ENSO and IOD. Coral skeletons provide a record of past subsurface temperatures and biological responses to heat stress, highlighting the dynamic relationship between climate refuges and their effectiveness in protecting corals fr...
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 7, 2026
Researchers found that warm South Atlantic Ocean temperatures influence atmospheric blocking patterns, leading to more frequent and intense snowfall events in East Antarctica. The study's findings highlight the importance of global climate connections across vast distances.
SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres·TypeObservational study·DateJun 15, 2026
A new study by Tulane University researcher Sönke Dangendorf found that human-caused sea-level rise has significantly increased the frequency of extreme coastal flooding worldwide. Coastal flooding events expected once every 100 years now occur on average about 12 times more likely to occur globally.
SourceTulane University·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJun 10, 2026
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According to new research, a warming climate is making parts of California more suitable for dengue fever transmission. Nearly half of the state's population now lives in areas where conditions allow for local transmission. As temperatures rise, so does the risk of illness and potential outbreaks.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Americas·DateJun 10, 2026
Mangrove forests worldwide are no longer in net decline and are now growing overall, driven by natural regeneration and expansion. The research highlights a more hopeful trajectory for these ecosystems, which play a critical role in protecting coastlines and storing climate-warming carbon.
Researchers found that atmospheric rivers have intensified in recent decades, leading to more frequent extreme rainfall events in Japan. This trend aligns with global warming and increased atmospheric water vapor content.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalClimate Dynamics·DateJun 4, 2026
Researchers will measure particulate matter, ozone, wind, humidity, and temperature to understand environmental response to large-scale human activity. The study aims to find a balance between development and clean air, supporting sustainable growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Researchers found that climate variability in the North Atlantic-European region and tropical Indo-Pacific regions interact to intensify Japanese winters. This interaction amplifies jet stream disturbances, resulting in colder and more severe conditions.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalQuarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society·DateJun 4, 2026
A new Oxford study models the impact of compound shocks on global grain supplies, highlighting countries with diverse suppliers and flexible trade networks as more resilient. The analysis suggests that producing all food domestically is unfeasible for many countries, leaving them exposed to global food crises.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalPLOS Climate·DateMay 28, 2026
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that transfers heat into the deep ocean, even when surface water temperatures remain stable. The study reveals an abrupt 5°C warming in intermediate waters at 800 meters depth over the past 11,000 years, linked to changes in Southern Hemisphere ocean-atmosphere circulation.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalGeology·DateMay 28, 2026
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A new study found that dust from volcanic and ice-free regions replaced traditional sources, indicating a significant retreat of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. The research suggests that sea levels could rise by three to five meters due to melting.
SourceColumbia Climate School·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateMay 25, 2026
A new study reveals Antarctica's sea ice collapse is driven by a triple whammy of climate chaos, resulting in record-breaking lows. The Southern Ocean's transformation led to the loss of vast areas of ice equivalent to Greenland, destabilizing global ocean currents and accelerating global warming.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 8, 2026
Researchers have developed a simple yet effective ocean-based model that can predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months in advance using only surface temperature and height observations. The model leverages two core climate memories, Wyrtki memory and Hasselmann memory, to achieve forecast skill comparable to more complex models.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 20, 2026
A new study reveals that the Madden–Julian Oscillation significantly influences climate conditions in Hawaiʻi, increasing rainfall on windward slopes during active phases and producing drier conditions during suppressed phases. Understanding this impact can help scientists and forecasters anticipate periods of heavy rainfall and drought.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalJournal of Hydrometeorology·TypeObservational study·DateApr 8, 2026
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A study of over 14 million cardiovascular deaths found that colder temperatures are responsible for significantly more heart-related deaths than milder months. The optimal temperature for heart health is 74°F, with temperatures under this point accounting for approximately 40,000 deaths each year.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 25, 2026
The study found that the 2023-2024 El Niño event triggered record-breaking sea level surges in Africa, with acceleration outpacing the global average. This unprecedented crisis threatens over 15 million coastal residents with flooding, land subsidence, and extreme weather.
SourceUniversity of Cape Town - Faculty of Science·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 24, 2026
Researchers investigated the Mississippi River's hydrological trends, ocean carbon storage, and gender dynamics in flood mortality. A study found that precipitation increases, but soil moisture decreases, while high-resolution models reveal stronger Southern Ocean carbon absorption. Additionally, data showed men are overrepresented in ...
The study investigates ocean-atmosphere variability under Miocene-like high-CO2 conditions to evaluate climate-model performance in warm climates. ENSO variability peaked under 3×CO2 and was damped under 4×CO2, with El Niño events exhibiting longer mean duration than La Niña events.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateMar 13, 2026
Researchers have shown that ocean temperature patterns limit the global spread of droughts, with synchronised droughts affecting only 1.8% to 6.5% of global land. The study identified 'drought hubs' in regions like Australia, South America, and southern Africa.
SourceIndian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateFeb 23, 2026
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Researchers on M217/1 expedition study upwelling system and extreme events off southwest African coast, focusing on Coastal Kelvin waves and Benguela Niños. Key findings include the seasonal upwelling without wind off Angola and the causes of marine heatwaves that disrupt marine ecosystems.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·DateFeb 17, 2026
Researchers developed a methodology that uses remote sensing to map the impact of frost on corn crops, reducing exposure to climate risks. The model allows users to customize variables, making it useful for other crops in different agricultural contexts.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalRemote Sensing of Environment·DateFeb 13, 2026
A team of researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, developed an ensemble technique to improve climate modeling by tracing water molecules' movement. They found a general increase in atmospheric water vapor associated with warming temperatures, linking it to large-scale climate phenomena.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·DateFeb 10, 2026
A study published in PLOS Climate found that 41 US states are getting warmer, with regional variation likely to impact agriculture, public health, and climate action. Most states experience warming in specific parts of their temperature distribution, highlighting strong regional inequalities in climate change impacts.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Climate·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 4, 2026
Research from the University of East Anglia predicts that tropical cities will experience increased urban heat island effects under 2°C global warming. The study finds that up to 81% of medium-sized cities will warm more than surrounding rural areas, with some experiencing warming rates up to 100% higher.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 4, 2026
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Researchers found a surprising correlation between West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreat and marine algae growth over the past 500,000 years. The study suggests that global warming may lead to reduced CO2 uptake if the ice sheet continues to shrink.
SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 2, 2026
A new study reveals that strong Central Pacific El Niños self-destruct due to negative feedbacks from distant oceans, while weaker events survive by forming a lasting partnership with the North Pacific climate pattern. This discovery enables forecasting months in advance with over 80% accuracy.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateJan 22, 2026
A £3.7 million project aims to provide unprecedented analysis of mesophotic coral reefs' vulnerability to climate change and identify ways to protect them. The study will use state-of-the-art technologies to collect comprehensive data on biodiversity, health, and environmental parameters.
A research team evaluated 39 CMIP6 climate models to better understand their performance in simulating multiyear El Niño events and their impact on southern China's spring precipitation. Most models struggle to reproduce the associated precipitation anomalies, highlighting substantial inter-model differences.
SourceOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research (OLAR)·JournalOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 15, 2026
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Mars plays a measurable role in shaping Earth's long-term climate patterns, including ice ages, through its gravitational influence and orbital cycles. The study suggests that Mars' presence is necessary for the existence of major climate cycles, which have driven evolutionary changes on Earth.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPublications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific·DateJan 12, 2026
A new study led by NTU Singapore reveals that El Niño events can persistently slow long-term improvements in mortality rates, leading to enduring reductions in life expectancy. The research estimates that El Niño could reduce life expectancy gains by 2.8 years and cause economic losses of up to US$35 trillion by 2100.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJan 12, 2026
Researchers used clumped-isotope palaeothermometry to reconstruct large temperature fluctuations at depths of up to 4,000 meters in the Southern Ocean. These fluctuations occurred simultaneously with changes in oxygen isotopes and Earth's orbital eccentricity, suggesting a climatic forcing.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalNature Geoscience·DateJan 7, 2026
Researchers discovered a 'one-two punch' of orbital forcing and climate variability driving ice sheet melting in ancient Antarctica. The findings provide new insights into the complex processes shaping our planet's climate history.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateJan 7, 2026
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Research in Chile's national parks shows that wildfires significantly alter soil structure and nutrient cycles, affecting ecosystem resilience. Humid temperate forests recover faster than mediterranean woodlands due to fire-adapted trees and higher rainfall.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalCATENA·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 19, 2025
Recent research reveals that volcanic eruptions can cause unpredictable weather patterns, including volcanic rain, dust storms, and unstable Antarctic air. The study also found that the Antarctic surface atmosphere has become less stable and more prone to gravity waves since the 1950s.
The Alps are expected to reach a peak loss rate of 2,000-4,000 glaciers per year by 2033-2041, with only 110 glaciers remaining in Central Europe by 2100. Regions like the Rocky Mountains and Andes will also experience significant glacier losses.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 15, 2025
Researchers identify spatial characteristics of initial errors triggering predictability barriers in IOD events, affecting summer weather forecasts. The study provides insights into dynamical mechanisms and sensitive regions for targeted observations to improve IOD event predictions.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateDec 11, 2025
The 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society will focus on the intersection of technology and human decision-making in weather, water, and climate sciences. The meeting will feature keynote presentations, Presidential Sessions, and named symposia highlighting key Earth science topics.
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Strong EAWM enhances upward heat fluxes, cooling sea surface temperatures south of Japan, modifying storm-track activity and intensifying the monsoon. A feedback loop emerges: cold air cools the ocean, reinforcing the monsoon.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateDec 2, 2025
A new study by Montana State University scientists explores elevation-dependent changes in climate, including variations in precipitation, surface albedo, and air temperature trends across mountain ranges globally. The findings have direct implications for water availability and use in regions like Montana.
SourceMontana State University·JournalNature Reviews Earth & Environment·TypeObservational study·DateNov 25, 2025
Researchers at ISTA and others have discovered a previously unknown cyclic climate pattern, known as TWISO, which influences weather fluctuations and seasonal changes. This finding has implications for predicting tropical storms and saving lives.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 24, 2025
The project aims to quantify the link between water conditions, fish populations, and wading bird nesting success in the Florida Everglades. Researchers will collect data on aquatic prey and habitat conditions during the dry season to provide essential insight into restoration efforts.
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A UAlbany researcher is leading a $1.2 million NSF project to integrate climate records from stalagmites, corals, lake sediments, and tree rings to understand past changes in monsoon rainfall patterns. The study aims to improve decadal predictions and risk management for societies vulnerable to climate change.
A new study reveals that ENSO could intensify rapidly over the coming decades and synchronize with other major climate phenomena, leading to stronger rainfall fluctuations in regions such as Southern California and the Iberian Peninsula. The amplified impacts will necessitate enhanced planning and adaptation strategies.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 16, 2025
A new study found that historic droughts could become common for Gatún Lake, the main source of water for the Panama Canal locks. The study projects that water levels will decrease and increase evaporation under high-emissions scenarios.
SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 7, 2025
A study has found that high-latitude phytoplankton communities responded to a pre-PETM warming event, highlighting the importance of examining background intervals in determining ecosystem change. The results suggest even small environmental changes can have dramatic impacts on marine ecosystems.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateOct 1, 2025
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The Swiss Alps have experienced its fourth greatest shrinkage of glacier ice since 2003, with over 1,000 small glaciers disappearing since 2015. The rapid melting was driven by low snowfall and record-breaking heatwaves in June 2025.
SourceETH Zurich·TypeObservational study·DateOct 1, 2025
A new study suggests that the Earth's carbon cycle can overcorrect and plunge the planet into an ice age if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. The researchers found that in a warmer world with enhanced algae growth, the oceans lose oxygen, leading to a feedback loop that consumes more carbon.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalScience·DateSep 30, 2025
The new Python-based framework simplifies climate dynamics, allowing students and researchers to explore cutting-edge experiments. It features adjustable atmospheric settings and can simulate real-world influences, making it suitable for classroom exercises and advanced research.
SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 30, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba found that 2023 marine heatwaves significantly exacerbated the record-breaking East Asian summer heatwave. The study revealed that changes in cloud cover and water vapor enhanced solar radiation reaching the ground, amplifying surface temperatures.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalAGU Advances·DateSep 25, 2025
A new study reveals that the North Atlantic Ocean's sea surface temperature dipole influences summer precipitation on the Tibetan Plateau through atmospheric teleconnection processes. This finding provides a new framework for understanding rainfall variability and has significant implications for climate risk management in the region.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalClimate Dynamics·DateSep 19, 2025
UCSB scientists found that cloud seeding could disrupt the El Niño Southern Oscillation, a major climate cycle. In contrast, stratospheric aerosol injection had virtually no effect on ENSO. The study highlights the importance of considering broad consequences before implementing geoengineering proposals.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalEarth's Future·DateSep 16, 2025
The Madden-Julian Oscillation's speed and intensity are influenced by atmospheric stability, which affects regional convection and tropical cyclones. Uneven ocean warming changes MJO behavior, impacting rainfall patterns and climate forecasts.
SourcePusan National University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 9, 2025
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