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Globally, the average person lost nearly 56 hours of sleep per year due to high ambient temperatures during the 2020-2025 period, according to a new analysis from #ClimateCentral. 😴Read more: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
🚨Extreme heat is affecting millions across North Africa🚨 From July 15–25, a combined 66.9 million people across Algeria and Morocco are projected to experience at least one day of average temperatures made at least 5× more likely due to human-caused climate change.
According to #ClimateCentral's @kaitlyntrudeau.bsky.social, "Climate change is increasing the risk of critically-dry conditions that set the stage for extreme fire behavior — and that's exactly what we've seen so far in 2026.” 🎥Watch our latest Monthly Climate Briefing: youtu.be/XUtVXGG1UqA?...
🚨Nearly every region of the U.S. is experiencing dangerous #ExtremeWeather this week! Tomorrow, join #ClimateCentral experts for a press briefing on what's driving these events, how they're connected, and the role climate change is playing. Register ➡️ climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚨Since the start of July, over 1.3 billion people across the African continent have experienced at least one day where average temperatures were made at least 5x more likely due to human-caused climate change🚨 That is nearly 85% of the population of the entire continent!
Temperatures across Spain, Portugal, France, and southern parts of the UK are expected to reach 36–42°C. 🌡️That's 8–16°C above normal for this time of year!
🚨More than 137 million people across Europe are forecast to experience #ExtremeHeat made at least 5x more likely between July 7 and July 12🚨
🌎The world's largest marine heat wave now covers 58 million km² of the Pacific — an area larger than North and South America combined! About 85% of it wouldn't exist without human-caused climate change.
🌀Super #TyphoonBavi rapidly intensified over exceptionally warm Pacific waters made up to 80x more likely by climate change. Before reaching Taiwan this weekend with winds as high as 130 mph, it is expected to cross ocean waters made 10–40x more likely by climate change.
Halfway through 2026, what does the climate data actually tell us? Join #ClimateCentral for our next Monthly Climate Brief as we break down the biggest climate trends of the year so far – and what they could mean for the months ahead. Register ➡️ climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🥵This isn't a "dry" heat either! Extreme temperatures + humidity in Philadelphia will make for a dangerously unhealthy environment for fans and players. Humid heat has been made at least six times as likely due to human-caused climate change.
#ThisIsClimateChange Average temperatures in Philadelphia on the 4th of July have been made four times as likely due to human-caused Climate Change. #ClimateShiftIndex
REMINDER: Climate change doesn't stop at borders. Wildfires burning hundreds to thousands of miles away are reducing air quality across the U.S., ahead of a weekend most of us spend outdoors. Wildfire smoke has stalled or reversed air quality improvements in 30 U.S. states since 2016
Temperatures across Canada's Northwest Territories this week have run 6-9°C above average. That unusual heat is made at least 3-5x more likely by heat-trapping pollution. A strong fingerprint on the conditions fueling nearly 750 active wildfires & additional concerns.
Wildfire seasons are lengthening and intensifying, particularly in the western U.S. On average, the Southwestern US now experiences ~2 months of fire weather days. 44 of those days have been added by our warming atmosphere. A near 80% increase compared to just 1970
Fire Thread: 🔥Well over a dozen U.S. states are dealing with active wildfires heading into the 4th of July weekend. At the same time, nearly 750 wildfires are burning across Canada's Northern Territory. Fire weather -- hot, dry, and windy -- is becoming more common. Here's why. 🧵
According to #ClimateCentral's @zacklabe.com, "Carbon dioxide has once again reached a record annual peak.” Missed out on our latest Monthly Climate Briefing? 🎥Watch on YouTube to get up to speed on the latest global and U.S. climate trends: youtu.be/xJ2SiFMGMP0
Fireworks aren't the only thing lighting up the forecast this weekend. 🌡️A dangerous heat dome will push 90–100°F+ temperatures across the eastern U.S. through July 5, with peak heat on July 2 affecting ~239 million people. Read more via #ClimateCentral: www.climatecentral.org/climate-shif...
July is the hottest month for the U.S. — and it's getting hotter. Since 1970, July has warmed by 2.6°F on average in 94% of 243 U.S. cities analyzed. 🎇From sea to shining sea, explore your city's July trends and hottest July 4th on record with #ClimateCentral: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
Dangerous humid heat days have more than doubled globally since the 1970s — from 10 to 23 days per year on average — and human-caused climate change is the primary reason why. 🌡️Read the new report from #ClimateCentral: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
🚨Europe’s climate change-driven heat dome is continuing for another week, bringing exceptional early-summer heat across the continent!🚨 🌡️Temperatures are reaching up to 17°C (31°F) above average, with highs of 44°C (111°F) forecast in parts of Portugal, Spain, and France.
🚨Western Europe is facing another round of record-breaking extreme heat this week—and climate change is playing a major role🚨 Temperatures are expected to reach 35–40°C (95–105°F) across parts of Western Europe and the UK, with some areas approaching 47°C (117°F).
Today is #ShowYourStripes Day! The warming stripes visualize more than a century of temperature trends. Each stripe represents a year: 🔵 Cooler years 🔴 Hotter years Share custom stripes for U.S. states, cities, & more with #ClimateCentral's new Dashboard: app.climatecentral.org/dataviz/warm...
🚨Since early June, extreme heat across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been significantly amplified by human-caused climate change🚨
⚽The 2026 #FIFAWorldCup is on — and so is the heat. Get World Cup Weekly Updates from #ClimateCentral for weekly match-day forecasts and insights into how climate change is influencing the heat all tournament long. 📩Sign up today: www.climatecentral.org/world-cup-si...
🎙️Are you curious about climate? We’re launching a podcast! Each episode, #ClimateCentral’s @shelwinkleywx.bsky.social & @tdiliberto.bsky.social will explore how people across the U.S. are feeling the effects of a warming world. 🎧Tune in via Spotify & YouTube: www.climatecentral.org/curiously-cl...
The world’s biggest tournament faces a warming opponent. Data from #ClimateCentral shows how extreme heat could slow player performance during the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup. ⚽Explore how climate change is increasing the odds of across every match, team, and stadium: www.climatecentral.org/world-cup-2026
Join #ClimateCentral for the next Monthly Climate Brief! We’ll explore the latest climate trends – including an outlook for El Niño and the 2026 hurricane season. 📅Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ⏰12 PM ET / 9 AM PT Register ➡️ climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
New #ClimateCentral-led research shows that climate change has nearly tripled the number of days with extreme water levels since the 1970s. According to paper author & Climate Central climate scientist @danielgilford.bsky.social, "The effects of human-caused climate change are already here."