Global Scans · Climate · Weekly Summary

• [New] Composting your fruit and veg scraps, collecting rainwater and choosing drought-tolerant plants all add up to a garden that costs less to run and copes better with UK weather as it becomes more unpredictable. Gilmore Estates
• [New] When models replicate present-day observations of Antarctic ice mass loss, their projected ice mass loss rates over the coming several decades provide a reliable foundation for planning and adaptation, while longer-term sea level rise uncertainties highlight the need for ongoing development. ScienceDaily
• [New] Improvements in observational systems and ice sheet model developments will directly translate into more reliable sea level projections for short-term planning horizons. ScienceDaily
• [New] The rate of sea level rise caused by Antarctic ice loss alone could almost double over the next 30 years. ScienceDaily
• [New] Global sea levels could rise by more than two meters by 2100 under high emission scenarios if large parts of the Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse. ScienceDaily
• [New] The next 30 to 50 years could offer a crucial opportunity to forecast Antarctic ice loss and prepare for the sea level rise it may cause. ScienceDaily
• [New] The latest heat dome event could potentially break records in the Denver area, while the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for western Nebraska, where weekend temperatures are forecast to reach 108 F (42 C). The Guardian
• [New] An emergency agriculture bill passed by the French parliament on Tuesday, which facilitates the construction of water storage tanks for crop irrigation and livestock farms, has raised concerns over the equitable sharing of water resources and fears that farmers are being prioritised. The Guardian
• [New] Growing orbital congestion is increasing collision risks, transforming weather and Earth observation satellites into critical infrastructure that requires robust legal protection. Bird & Bird
• [New] Scientists may be able to reliably forecast Antarctic ice loss through the middle of this century, offering governments a vital head start on sea level rise. ScienceDaily
• [New] The weather outlook forecasts generally favourable crop conditions for 2026 in the EU, but a strong El Nino event is expected to peak in autumn, with mixed agricultural impacts. Agriculture and rural development
• [New] Globally, the IEA predicts that by 2050 over 300 GW of marine energy capacity will be installed - resulting in $35 billion of investment, 680,000 direct jobs, and a reduction of 500 million tons of CO2 per year. National Hydropower Association
• [New] A number of US companies will be deploying their next generation marine energy systems in US waters over the next 12-18 months, dramatically lowering the delivered cost of electricity and in many cases, providing the lowest cost electricity solution for their customers. National Hydropower Association
• [New] Demonstration projects and research supported by the U.S. Department of Energy confirm that marine energy technologies offer meaningful benefits to the electric system - and open significant opportunities for off-grid and mission-critical applications. National Hydropower Association
• [New] By factoring solar storms into climate models, researchers may ultimately sharpen long-term projections and deepen the understanding of how space weather could impact what is experienced on Earth. EurekAlert!
• [New] The world could face the strongest El Nino since recordkeeping began, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events and significant, long-term economic impacts globally. Wired
• [New] Record-breaking ocean heat in the Pacific combined with warming driven by carbon emissions could send the global temperature to new highs. Wired
• [New] The Black Sea is one of the world's most important grain-shipping routes, carrying cargoes from major producers Russia and Ukraine, and renewed threats to vessels and port facilities are raising fears that exporters could struggle to move crops to buyers in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. gCaptain
• [New] Soybean prices hit a two-year peak following a rally in crude oil prices, while corn climbed to its highest in more than a year, with traders warning that disruptions to grain flows from the Black Sea could increase costs for food producers and consumers worldwide. gCaptain
• [New] The climate standard continues to require disclosure of transition plans, targets, and actions aligned with the EU's broader objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as well as climate-adaptation goals under the European Climate Law. Passle
• [New] New Mexico will lose 25% to 30% of its available water by 2050. Coyote Gulch
• [New] Drought, flooding, rising temperatures and water scarcity continue to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of Afghans. KT
• [New] A nationwide shift to zero-emission vehicles could prevent more than 108,000 premature deaths in the United States by 2050 by significantly reducing air pollution from road transportation. -

Last updated: 27 July 2026