Sentinel-1 documents largest ice loss at Petermann Glacier since 2012
Satellite data show how on 4 August 2026 a roughly 76 km² section of the floating ice tongue of the Petermann Glacier broke off — …
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European seas hit record heat in July – ecosystems and coasts under pressure
In July 2026, sea surface temperatures along Europe’s Atlantic coasts and in the western Mediterranean reached new highs, locally up to 6 °C above average. …
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IPCC opens review of methodology report on Short-Lived Climate Forcers — publication 2027
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has opened registration for the combined government and expert review of the Second-Order Draft of its methodology report …
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IPCC author team consults in Mexico City on methodology for CO2 removal and storage
More than 120 experts will meet from 11 to 14 August in Mexico City to advance the First Order Draft of the IPCC methodology report …
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From Space: Satellites Show Fires, Drought and Heatwaves
ESA satellite imagery reveals how extreme heat, drought and large fires alter landscapes and air. Remote sensing delivers near‑real‑time warnings and long-term time series for …
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Danube near Budapest falls to very low levels – satellite images reveal scope of the drought
Copernicus Sentinel-2 images document exceptionally low water levels of the Danube north of Budapest. The pictures illustrate the consequences of the ongoing drought in Central …
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Lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses: Freshwater Amid White Dunes
On Brazil’s northern coast, glittering freshwater lakes form every year between white sand dunes. Satellite data reveal how rain, geology and coastal processes turn an …
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Satellite Images of the Week: Climate Signals from Space
The ESA selection from 3–7 August 2026 shows smoke plumes, parched landscapes, retreating sea ice and discolored oceans. The images deliver robust data for research, …
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ESA partners with Pokémon for World Space Week 2026 – Earth observation and climate in focus
The European Space Agency and The Pokémon Company are planning a joint initiative for 4–10 October 2026. The aim is to engage young people with …
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IPCC meeting in Bhopal: Researchers fine-tune the cities special report
More than 100 researchers from 56 countries are meeting in Bhopal (3–7 August 2026) to refine the content and recommendations of the IPCC special report …
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HydroGNSS in Operational Service: Open Satellite Data Strengthen Monitoring of the Global Water Cycle
The ESA has completed commissioning of the two HydroGNSS Scout satellites. Free-to-use measurements of soil moisture, open water and snow are now available worldwide — …
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Climate change favors dangerous wildfire conditions in France and Spain
After prolonged drought and repeated heat spells, forests are burning in southwestern France and in central and eastern Spain. An analysis by World Weather Attribution …
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Sentinel-1 reveals larger ground displacement in Venezuela after double quake than initially estimated
More than a month after the double earthquakes of 24 June 2026 in northern Venezuela, newly reprocessed Sentinel-1 radar data indicate stronger and more widespread …
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CARRA2 launches: Pan‑Arctic reanalysis at 2.5‑km resolution – dataset from 1985, workshop in June
The Copernicus Climate Change Service introduces CARRA2, a pan‑Arctic reanalysis at 2.5‑km resolution. The dataset begins in September 1985, will be updated monthly with low …
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Copernicus training strengthens newsrooms‘ data skills
On 24 March 2026 a one‑day Copernicus training taught journalists how to handle climate and atmospheric data confidently. Data journalists worked with portals, Jupyter tutorials …
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ECMWF launches Code for Earth 2026: new Africa stream and 16 challenges
The ECMWF is calling for project proposals until 9 April 2026. New this year: an Africa-focused stream; the emphasis is on open source, visualization and …
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C3S NCP Forum in Budapest: National networks put climate data into practice
At the 5th NCP Forum of the Copernicus Climate Change Service on 3 June 2026 in Budapest, national networks demonstrated how climate data can be …
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FAO and IPCC convene in Rome to discuss climate risks and solutions for agriculture and food systems
In Rome, experts at an FAO- and IPCC-hosted meeting are debating how agriculture and food systems can become more resilient to growing climate risks while …
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