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UN says 2026 is on track to be among four hottest years on record

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The World Meteorological Organization says 2026 is on track to rank among the four warmest years recorded, extending a run of exceptional global temperatures. Reports say El Niño is expected to intensify in the coming months.

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Why it matters

Continued global heat can affect public health, agriculture and energy use in the United States, though the supplied articles do not specify U.S. impacts. The report provides climate data for countries meeting at COP31.

What happens next

Climate talks are scheduled in Turkey from Nov. 9 to 20. The Straits Times reports that El Niño is expected to reach record strength by December and persist through February 2027.

Whether WMO’s year-end assessment confirms 2026’s ranking.

How El Niño develops through February 2027.

Announcements and decisions at COP31.