The most important climate stories of the week ending October 11, 2026. 2001 stories were listed on the site this week.
Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks to Its 2026 Minimum Study
NASA reports that Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum extent for 2026, reflecting ongoing polar climate trends.
NASA, Oct 7 · Also: NASA
UN warns ‘supersized’ El Niño all but certain to set new record Study
The UN warns that a strong El Niño event is likely to set new global temperature records.
The Boston Globe $ , Sep 8
Atlantic Ocean circulation under threat as global warming weakens currents
Global warming is weakening the Atlantic Ocean's current circulation, threatening major disruptions to climate patterns.
BGNES, Oct 11
Newly Released Documents Show Exxon Scientists Knew Climate Solutions Were 'Impossible' While Company Promoted Them
Newly released documents suggest Exxon scientists privately doubted the feasibility of climate solutions while the company publicly promoted them.
news.lavx.hu, Oct 11
Brazil sues Shell for $108m over deadly 2024 floods linked to climate change
Brazilian authorities are suing Shell for $108 million, alleging the company's climate impact contributed to deadly 2024 floods.
Gulf News, Oct 10 · Also: teleSUR English, ChemNet News, The Straits Times, Free Malaysia Today, Malay Mail
Shell Faces Historic $108 Million Climate Lawsuit in Brazil Over Floods That Killed Nearly 200 People
Shell faces a major lawsuit in Brazil alleging the company's climate impact contributed to deadly flooding.
Royal Dutch Shell Plc .com, Oct 10
El Niño has strengthened to strongest on record, Japan weather agency says
The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that the current El Niño event has reached record-breaking strength.
Reuters, Oct 9 · Also: Reuters, Reuters, Reuters, El Constitucional, WKRN News 2, IBG News, Sight Magazine, Sight Magazine, Khaosod English, FBC News, The Independent, Khaosod English, Українські Національні Новини (УНН), OneNews.PH, The News International, 香港電台新聞網, Bloomberg $, Bloomberg $
August 2026 was world’s joint hottest month on record, according to Copernicus Study
Copernicus data confirms August 2026 was tied for the hottest month ever recorded globally.
Euronews.com, Oct 9 · Also: Euronews.com, www.israelhayom.com
September 2026: 2nd-hottest September for Earth, hottest for the U.S. Study
September 2026 was the second-hottest September globally and the hottest on record for the United States.
Yale Climate Connections, Oct 9 · Also: HESPRESS English - Morocco News
Monitoring Global Temperature and Precipitation in September 2026 Study
NOAA released monitoring data for global temperature and precipitation patterns during September 2026.
NOAA, Oct 9 · Also: NOAA
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