June 18, 2026
New research strengthens efforts to safeguard coral reefs globally
662 million children are at risk from tropical storms, 337 million from riverine floods and 33 million from coastal floods
The average global temperature last month was 1.42 degrees Celsius above the average in 19th-century pre-industrial times
Climate change is shrinking flowering seasons, as rising temperatures and stronger winds shorten bloom periods
Arctic regions are expected to warm faster than the rest of the world
The Met Office says the record was surpassed due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
Temperatures in New Delhi and nearby cities have stayed above 40°C all week
Researchers have analysed 67,000 species, of which 7 percent to 16 percent may lose most range, risking extinction
