Today in climate change (28 August 2026)

Please find below links to recent climate change news…

Global sea surface temperature sets new record, reaching 21.1°C (70°F) as El Niño strengthens https://watchers.news/2026/08/25/global-sea-surface-temperature-sets-new-record-reaching-21-1c-70f-as-el-nino-strengthens/

Europe’s silent heat death toll https://europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/europes-silent-heat-death-toll

The Changing Shape of Extreme Rain in the U.S. https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/20/the-changing-shape-of-extreme-rain-in-the-u-s/

Area affected by wildfires in Europe could almost triple due to climate change https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/latest-news/area-affected-by-wildfires-in-europe-could-almost-triple-due-to-climate-change

Exceeding human heat tolerance in a warming, ageing world: a global projection modelling study https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/documents-and-publications/exceeding-human-heat-tolerance-warming-ageing-world-global

Extreme heat in India: A review of the evolving policy and practice landscape https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/documents-and-publications/extreme-heat-india-review-evolving-policy-and-practice

Glaciers in the Alps are on track for record-breaking ice loss https://www.newscientist.com/article/2586209-glaciers-in-the-alps-are-on-track-for-record-breaking-ice-loss/

Glacier collapse caused Nepal’s deadly flash flood — a sign of things to come? https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02716-w

World may warm by 25 per cent more than current projections suggest https://www.newscientist.com/article/2585248-world-may-warm-by-25-per-cent-more-than-current-projections-suggest/

Highest-ever ocean temperatures recorded as El Niño intensifies https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02681-4

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I am a Principal Scientist at Water Technology Pty Ltd, an Australian-based coastal, environment and natural hazards company - see https://www.watertech.com.au/. I specialise in the community aspects of disaster risk reduction and emergency management. Samples of my research and projects can be accessed at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Dufty Check out my latest book 'Disaster Education, Communication and Engagement' at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119569796/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i6 I am also a published fiction writer specialising in short stories and poems - see https://neilduftyfiction.com/

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