climate
James Hansen, a prominent climate scientist at Columbia University, has predicted that 2026 will become the hottest year on record, surpassing 2024 due to accelerating global warming and an impending super El Niño. He argues that current sea surface temperatures support this forecast despite ongoing La Niña cooling. Other experts urge caution amid forecast uncertainties.
Iniulat ng AI
The National Interagency Coordination Center released projections on Wednesday showing every state in the Western US at above-normal risk of wildfires this summer. Factors including drought, low snowpack, rapid snowmelt, and a recent heat wave have expanded the threat area dramatically since March. Experts warn of challenging conditions ahead.
April 02, 2026 01:56