National Academies report backs climate change attribution science
A National Academies of Sciences report released this week formally endorsed the scientific methods used to attribute extreme weather events to climate change, strengthening the evidentiary basis for such links.
At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heat wave
A study published this week estimated that at least 12,000 excess deaths occurred across Europe during a severe June 2026 heat wave, highlighting the public health impact of extreme temperatures.
Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from US Midwest to East Coast
Smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across the US Midwest and East Coast this week, prompting officials to advise residents in multiple states to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality.