Global food prices have climbed to their highest level in three and a half years, driven by a combination of severe summer heatwaves and escalating conflicts.

Climate scientists warn that 2026 faces a rapidly rising probability of eclipsing 2024 as the hottest year as an intensifying El Niño builds upon record ocean heat.

An intensifying El Niño in the Pacific Ocean may reach "super" status, potentially driving global temperature highs and altering weather stability.

A stalled monsoon has caused a significant drop in India's hydropower output, forcing the grid to lean on coal-fired power to address the energy shortfall. This trend threatens decarbonisation efforts while regional water scarcity impacts agriculture and power-generation targets.