In May 2026, China faced extreme weather, including historic heatwaves, floods, and a rare sandstorm, causing significant casualties and damages.
Anders Lorenzen
Founder and Editor-in-chief of A greener life, a greener world.
Live: Climate and energy – latest updates
This week, Oil Futures surged due to geopolitical tensions, with ongoing coverage of energy markets and climate developments, including extreme weather impacts.
El Niño: WMO warns the world to prepare for severe extreme weather events
The WMO reports an 80% chance of a significant El Niño starting this month, warning of severe climate impacts globally through November.
Opinion: The next food crisis is already in motion
Food prices are set to rise due to interconnected global shocks from crises like the Hormuz blockade, requiring urgent resilience-building measures.
Live: Climate and energy – latest updates
June 2026 updates highlight extreme weather impacts due to El Niño, record temperatures, and energy market volatility amid climate change concerns.
Sustainable recipes – Asparagus quinoa salad
Sara Ecklin’s asparagus quinoa salad promotes clean eating with local ingredients while boasting a low carbon footprint and meal prep versatility.
Live: Climate and energy – latest updates
The live blog covers significant climate and energy news, focusing on the European heatwave, Middle East oil market volatility, and policy shifts.
The UK shatters its all-time May temperature record
Europe is experiencing unprecedented spring heat, with the UK nearing record temperatures due to climate change, prompting heatwave warnings.
Live: Global energy developments and markets
Live updates on global energy developments and markets for the second week of May 2026, tracking electricity prices, oil and gas benchmarks, and renewable generation trends.
As the oil and gas crisis intensifies, the UK doubles down on offshore wind
The UK government approved three new offshore wind farms, boosting clean energy capacity by up to four gigawatts and enhancing energy security.
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