July Sees Global Ocean Heat Record as Europe Faces Drought and Megafires
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July 2026 delivered record-high sea-surface temperatures globally, with the Atlantic and western Mediterranean hitting new peaks, while Western Europe endured its hottest June–July period amid drought and wildfires; heat and dryness strained water, energy, and agriculture systems, cooling-water shortages forced power-plant shutdowns, and researchers warn drought-related economic losses are likely underestimated in the climate-change era.
- World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists The Guardian
- Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region AP News
- Europe's getting hotter, markets are taking note Reuters
- Wildfire costs are surging — but much of the damage in Europe isn’t insured CNBC
- Western Europe hit by record heat in June and July, EU monitor says Yahoo
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