Scientists warn 2026 could be extreme year as global warming slips down agenda

Experts and international agencies issued a fresh warning on Tuesday as the anticipated return of the natural El Niño phenomenon is expected to worsen an already accelerating climate crisis.

A super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877. Are we better prepared now?

The climatic phenomenon is expected to return this year, but a lot has changed since what might have been the worst environmental disaster in human history.

By Ben Noll

As super 'El Nino' looms, wildfires are set to heat up

More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse.

160 million hectares burned and sea temperatures at record highs: 2026 is shaping up to be a year of extreme warming

Experts warn of the imminent arrival of ‘El Niño’ on an already overheated planet

By Manuel Planelles

UBS warns potential 'super El Niño' could tighten thermal coal markets and lift prices

Climate scientists warn extreme weather likely in 2026

The World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists have warned that extraordinary extreme weather is likely this year and have said 2026 could turn out to be the second warmest, if not the warmest year, on record.