The most important climate stories of the week ending November 1, 2026. 2199 stories were listed on the site this week.
Scientists confirm global warming is accelerating faster than ever recorded Study
A new study confirms that the rate of global warming has accelerated to 0.35°C per decade since 2015.
ScienceDaily, Oct 30
Trump says he’s ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling
President Trump announced plans to repeal federal restrictions on methane emissions from oil and gas drilling operations.
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World Energy Outlook 2025: Key takeaways Study
The IEA's World Energy Outlook 2025 provides key findings on the global trajectory of energy transitions.
International Energy Agency, Nov 14, 2025
Judge strikes down New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act
A judge has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, which sought to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate damages.
Adirondack Explorer, Nov 1
Human-caused warming drove over 70% of a record 710,000 heat deaths worldwide, study finds Study
A study finds that human-caused climate change was responsible for over 70% of 710,000 heat-related deaths worldwide.
The Cool Down, Nov 1 · Also: Latin Times, Medical Daily, AzerNews, Nature Climate Change $
August was world’s joint-hottest month on record, scientists say Study
Scientists report that August was tied as the hottest month ever recorded globally.
DD News, Oct 31
UNEP Gap Report warns steep emission cuts needed by 2035 to limit global warming Study
The UNEP Gap Report emphasizes the necessity of steep emission cuts by 2035 to meet climate goals.
AKIpress News Agency, Oct 31
Drought and wildfire are quietly weakening Earth’s carbon defenses Study
Research indicates that increasing drought and wildfire frequency are reducing the capacity of ecosystems to act as carbon sinks.
Earth.com, Oct 31
How a Secret Vote by U.N. Scientists Legitimized Carbon Capture and Skewed Decades of Climate Policy
An investigation reveals how a past U.N. decision regarding carbon capture influenced climate policy and scientific consensus.
ProPublica, Oct 30 · Also: Hofstra University News, Orcasonian, Asia Times, Asia Times
This October is on track to be the hottest ever recorded Study
Global temperature data indicates that October is on track to become the hottest October ever recorded.
Scientific American, Oct 30 · Also: London Daily News
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