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World: State of the climate in 2026 gives new meaning to phrase “off the charts”

Antalya, Türkiye (WMO) - The year 2026 continues the protracted streak of exceptional global temperatures, melting ice and rising sea levels, with a very strong El Niño event set to unleash even more heat and extreme weather well into 2027, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It highlights the knock-on risks to the environment, economy, and everyday life. 2026 will be one of four warmest years on record El Niño turns up the heat and multiplies risks Sea level and ocean heat are at record high levels Extreme weather has massive economic and human cost For

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