Global Scans · Climate · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2050, developing countries alone could see $1.3 billion in annual road damage due to climate change. Yourstory
• [New] A report from researchers at the University of Johannesburg said that it poses risk to aquatic biodiversity due to ocean deoxygenation. SlashGear
• [New] That the rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) increase this year will remain too fast to meet climate targets outlined for limiting global warming to 1.5 °C. Met Office
• [New] Scientists are aiming to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, with more sustainable fishing practices that guarantee the future of marine life. Yahoo News
• [New] Scientists are working towards protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 and promoting sustainable fishing practices to mitigate the environmental impact of bottom trawling. Yahoo News
• [New] England is on track to channel £10.5 billion into flood and coastal erosion risk management through to 2036. Water Magazine
• [New] Mountain regions around the world are heating up faster than the lands below them, triggering dramatic shifts in snow, rain, and water supply that could affect over a billion people. ScienceDaily
• [New] Cold air mass from China will bring thunderstorms, drop in temperature, and strong winds to Thailand, with rough seas expected in Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. null
• [New] Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. ScienceDaily
• [New] A weakening of AMOC could lead to colder winters in Europe, shifts in monsoon patterns, and rising sea levels along North America's east coast. Arctic Portal - The Arctic Gateway
• [New] Under current national commitments to limit global warming to 2.7 °C above pre-industrial levels, the Arctic Ocean will likely become seasonally ice-free for several months each year. Arctic Portal - The Arctic Gateway
• [New] The risk of extreme weather is increasing across Europe and beyond. The Conversation
• [New] Combined extreme weather disasters could wipe out national economies. Electricity Info
• [New] WEF's Global Risks Report 2026 elevates geopolitics, misinformation, and security as near-term threats, while extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and Earth-system change remain the most severe long-term risks. Altiorem

Last updated: 09 February 2026