Extreme weather
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Apr 2026
Are we heading towards a Super El Niño in 2026?
Many countries are already experiencing the impacts of climate change, including droughts, floods and heatwaves, and El Niño is likely to make them worse.
Apr 2026
Climate extremes in the UK are driving up lamb prices for consumers
After periods of extreme weather, farmgate prices for lamb surged by 11% to 25%. This briefing marks the debut of our year-long series, which investigates how extreme weather events are challenging the resilience of global food systems.
Dec 2025
Climate change is leading to less and worse-tasting sparkling wine
Higher temperatures and more unpredictable and extreme weather conditions are changing the specific conditions needed to produce iconic sparking wines.
Oct 2024
Climate change is driving natural systems beyond their limits
Extreme weather events occurring under climate change exacerbate their impacts on humans and natural systems.
May 2024
What to expect from La Niña
The natural climate phenomenon La Niña has been responsible for catastrophic droughts and floods in various regions of the world.
Sep 2021
Reducing methane emissions is key to the climate fight
We now know methane is responsible for about a quarter of all global warming. But where does it come from and how can we stop it?