The most important climate stories of the week ending October 4, 2026. 2207 stories were listed on the site this week.
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw Study
Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of their ice volume in 2026 due to record heat waves and low winter snowfall.
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US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from oil companies seeking to dismiss climate change lawsuits filed by local governments.
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Climate at a Glance Global Rankings Study
NOAA provides updated global temperature rankings and climate data for recent time periods.
NOAA, Oct 3 · Also: NOAA, NOAA, NOAA, NOAA, NOAA
September was the hottest on record, one of the driest Study
Global climate data confirms September was the hottest and one of the driest on record.
Yahoo, Oct 3 · Also: KXAN Austin
Trump Cuts to Clean Energy Linked to $83 Billion in Delayed or Canceled Projects
Policy cuts to clean energy initiatives have resulted in an estimated $83 billion in delayed or canceled projects.
EnergyNow.com, Oct 3
Will the Supreme Court Let States Sue Oil Companies for Climate Harm?
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether states can pursue climate-related lawsuits against oil companies.
State Court Report, Oct 2 · Also: The National Law Review, The National Law Review, State Court Report, Washington Examiner, washingtonexaminer.com
Copernicus: Record heat stress and low river flows marked Europe’s 2026 summer Study
Copernicus data confirms that Europe experienced record heat stress and historically low river flows during the summer of 2026.
Copernicus Climate Change Service, Oct 2 · Also: Copernicus Climate Change Service, environment coastal & offshore
Half of Europe faced very strong heat stress this summer, EU scientists say Study
EU scientists reported that half of Europe experienced extreme heat stress during the most recent summer season.
Reuters, Oct 2 · Also: Inside Climate News, The Guardian, Phys.org, DW.com, WTVB, RTL Today, Arizona Daily Sun
Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet
Thawing Arctic permafrost is releasing trapped greenhouse gases, creating a feedback loop that further accelerates global warming.
Associated Press, Oct 1 · Also: Associated Press, The Conversation, The Conversation, Phys.org, Phys.org, Phys.org, Jackson Hole News&Guide, NBC4 Washington, WSU Insider, KSL.com, tdtnews.com
New Study Reveals Greenland and Antarctica Have Lost 12.5 Trillion Tons of Ice Since 1979 Study
A new study reports that Greenland and Antarctica have lost 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979.
My Modern Met, Oct 1 · Also: ABC7 Los Angeles, Vocal
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