Choking fires, deadly heat and devastating floods: 2026 in extreme weather
People around the world have contended with unprecedented weather events and their fatal effects caused by the climate catastrophe After the world’s hottest summer since records began in 1850, the death toll from extreme weather in 2026 is already in the high tens of thousands. That is a conservative estimate and is certain to rise much higher. As Cop31 continues and scientists warn that climate…
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Choking fires, deadly heat and devastating floods: 2026 in extreme weather (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
People around the world have contended with unprecedented weather events and their fatal effects caused by the climate catastrophe After the world’s hottest summer since records began in 1850, the death toll from extreme weather in 2026 is already in the high…
