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August 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded globally

August 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded globally

The warning signs were clear to anyone paying attention, given the numerous consecutive heatwaves, but Copernicus data have now confirmed it: August 2026 has entered the climate record books as the ...

A flood in Nepal leaves hundreds dead or missing

A flood in Nepal leaves hundreds dead or missing

An enormous mass of debris, water and mud swept away buildings, roads, bridges and thousands of people within moments, many of whom are still missing. Terrifying images are emerging from Nepal, wher...

Europe is warming faster than the global average: the ESOTC 2025 report

Europe is warming faster than the global average: the ESOTC 2025 report

2025 is proving to be a record-breaking year for Europe’s climate. The latest European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report, published on 29 April by Copernicus Climate Change Service and the W...