CBS • 2026-08-16

A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world

July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.

CBS • 2026-08-11

Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.

NYPost • 2026-08-11

US breaks 132-year record for hottest month ever in July

The average temperature in the lower 48 states in July was 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly 3.3 degrees above the 20th-century average.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-14

European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent

The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change, and are hitting countries more designed for long cold seasons and ill-equipped for this sort of heat, with limited air conditioning.

The Guardian • 2026-08-14

El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all

Delay to rainy season in forest already damaged by human-driven heating could trigger powerful ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

CBS • 2026-08-13

Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy

Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-13

A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact

A “super” El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.

CNBC • 2026-08-12

Scorching heat is straining Europe's nuclear power supplies — and prompting drastic measures

Heat and drought are curbing nuclear output across Europe, with Romania facing a possible reactor shutdown and France reducing generation.

UN • 2026-08-11

World marks second warmest July on record

As multiple regions contend with unbearable heat, drought, wildfires and other extreme weather, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday underlined the crucial need for stronger forecasts and early warning systems to protect lives and livelihoods.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-12

Americans just endured the hottest month in 132 years

This July’s average temperature was about 3 degrees higher than the 20th century average.