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- 1New data shows El Niño is strongest ever recorded▼New data shows El Niño is strongest ever with major shift in global weather patterns | BBC News
New data indicates the current El Niño is the strongest ever measured, marking a major shift in global weather patterns. The development is drawing attention because a powerful El Niño typically brings droughts, floods and heat extremes to different regions worldwide, with scientists watching closely for effects on temperatures, agriculture and extreme weather in the months ahead.
- 2Texas prisons ordered to install air conditioning by 2029▼Texas prisons must install air conditioning by 2029 following federal court ruling
A federal court has ruled that Texas must install air conditioning in its prisons by 2029. The decision addresses the extreme heat in the state's largely uncooled prison facilities, which has long drawn criticism from inmates' families, advocates and lawmakers over dangerous summer temperatures. The ruling sets a deadline for the Texas prison system to comply, making it one of the most significant heat-safety mandates for corrections in the United States.
- 3Super El Nino could claim 450,000 lives, warnings say●अल निनोमुळे 4.50 लाख मृत्यूची भीती | Super el NIno | Global Warming
Warnings are circulating that a super El Nino event, intensified by global warming, could lead to as many as 450,000 deaths. The reports link the climate phenomenon to extreme heat, drought and crop failure across vulnerable regions. Commentators are urging governments to prepare emergency responses as forecasts point to a potentially severe El Nino cycle.
- 4Super El Niño breaks temperature records months before peak●Super El Niño bursts through temperature record months ahead of peak
A strong El Niño event is pushing global temperatures beyond existing records well before the phenomenon is expected to reach its peak. The Guardian reports the record-breaking heat has arrived months earlier than forecasters anticipated, raising concerns about further warming as the El Niño intensifies into 2026.
- 5El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months●El Niño projected to cause 450k deaths in next six months
A new projection reported by The Guardian estimates that the developing El Niño could be linked to around 450,000 additional deaths over the coming six months. The figures point to the human cost of extreme heat, drought and food insecurity associated with the climate pattern, and researchers are urging governments and aid agencies to prepare health and humanitarian responses now.
- 6Heatwave season has grown 39 days longer, study finds●Heatwave season has quietly grown by 39 days, arriving sooner and lasting longer
New reporting highlights that the global heatwave season has quietly expanded by 39 days, with high-temperature periods now starting earlier in the year and ending later than they once did. The finding is being shared as fresh evidence of shifting climate patterns, prompting discussion about longer exposure to dangerous heat and the growing strain on health systems, infrastructure and summer planning.
- 7Costly weather disasters are set to worsen, experts warn●This weather threat costs us billions. And it’s about to get worse.
Extreme weather events are already costing the United States billions of dollars each year, and the losses are expected to grow as storms, floods and heat waves intensify with climate change. Commentators are highlighting the mounting economic toll on homes, infrastructure and insurance markets, warning that without stronger adaptation the damage will keep climbing.
- 8Thousands march for climate across France●Thousands march for climate across France: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had'
Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across France to demand stronger climate action. Organisers and participants expressed disappointment at the turnout, with one marcher saying: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had' — a reference to the recent season of heatwaves and extreme weather. Demonstrators are calling on the French government to accelerate emissions reductions and strengthen environmental policy.
- 9Wine industry turns to innovation to fight climate change●Innovative strategies the wine industry is using to adjust to climate change
Winemakers worldwide are adopting new strategies to cope with climate change, as rising temperatures and extreme weather disrupt grape growing. Reported approaches include shifting to more resilient grape varieties, moving vineyards to cooler regions and higher elevations, adjusting harvesting times, and using new vineyard techniques to protect vines from heat and drought.
- 10Amoeba Found Thriving at 63°C Sets Heat Record for Complex Life●Scientists found an amoeba thriving at 63°C in a Lassen Volcanic hot spring, a new heat record for complex life. https:/
Scientists report discovering an amoeba living in a hot spring in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, at a temperature of 63°C, the highest ever recorded for a complex organism. The finding, highlighted by ScienceAlert and circulating among science enthusiasts, pushes the known temperature limits of eukaryotic life and offers clues about how single-celled complex life can adapt to extreme volcanic environments.
- 11Chinese paint cuts wall temperature by 25 degrees Celsius in summer test●Chinese paint cuts wall temperature by 25 degrees Celsius in summer test: report
Chinese researchers have developed a paint that reportedly reduced wall temperatures by 25 degrees Celsius during summer testing, according to a report. The cooling coating could lower energy use for air conditioning if deployed at scale, drawing attention to passive cooling technologies as heatwaves intensify demand for cooling solutions worldwide.
- 12Noctua aims to bring 2000W server cooling to desktops●Noctua wants to bring server-grade 2000W cooling to desktop PCs
Austrian cooling specialist Noctua says it is working on bringing server-grade cooling capable of handling around 2000W of heat to desktop PCs. The technology, used in data centre environments to cool extremely power-hungry processors, would address the rising thermal demands of high-end desktop chips. The announcement has caught the attention of PC hardware enthusiasts watching power consumption climb.