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18 May 2026

Warnings of ‘super’ El Niño as ocean temperatures near record highs

Photo by Vivek Doshi Forecasters are sounding the alarm over the possible development of one of the strongest El Niño events in recorded history, with ocean temperatures already at near-record levels and rapidly evolving Pacific conditions pointing toward a potentially catastrophic event by late 2026. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has recorded extrapolar […]

15 Jul 2025

Mediterranean Sea endures most intense marine heatwaves on record

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In a concerning signal of accelerating climate disruption, the Mediterranean Sea experienced the most extreme marine heatwaves ever recorded in June 2025. Covering over 60% of the sea’s surface and pushing sea temperatures to unprecedented levels, the event has sparked urgent warnings from scientists about irreversible damage to marine ecosystems and intensified climate feedback loops. According to Copernicus […]