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The average November temperature is expected to be around the norm or 1–1.5 degrees above it. The first ten-day period will be warm, followed by a cooling to sub-zero values at night. Precipitation will be around the norm, less in places; a brief transition of rain to snow is possible.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission will present rules under which EU countries must specify which level of government is responsible for preparing for climate disasters. Brussels is working from a 3°C warming scenario by 2100 but does not promise new money for adaptation.
Aziz KarimovNASA has published a comparison of the Pacific Ocean surface height in October 1997 and October 2026. According to a NOAA forecast dated October 8, 2026, the probability of a strong El Niño early next year is 83%. The 2026 event developed faster than in 1997–1998, but differently than in 2015–2016.
Otabek YusupovThe WHO Civil Society Working Group presented the report 'Protecting Health in an Era of Climate Disinformation' and called on the 194 member states to make information integrity part of climate and health policy. The report examines case studies — from rumors after the Maui wildfires to the campaign against London's ULEZ zone. A WHO civil society working group presented the report 'Protecting Health in the Age of Climate Disinformation' and called on the 194 member states to make information integrity part of climate and health policy. The report examines cases ranging from rumors after the Maui fires to the campaign against London's ULEZ zone.
Dilnoza RahimovaThe Place-names Committee of the British Antarctic Territory has given the name Amos Channel to the strait between Rothschild Island and Alexander Island. The strait appeared after the ice mass connecting the islands broke apart. Amos was honoured for his 38 years at the BBC, where he covered Antarctic research, icebergs, the fate of penguin colonies and the discovery of the ship Endurance.
Otabek YusupovA trial opened in Vancouver — five weeks long, unprecedented for Canada's federal courts: plaintiffs aged 17–25 argue that governments violated their constitutional rights to life, liberty and security by failing to adequately protect them from climate change. They demand that the government be ordered to cut emissions and meet the 2030 targets.
Otabek YusupovOn 1 May 2026, Amsterdam became the world's first capital to ban advertising for fossil fuels and meat. Euronews examines how advertising affects eating behaviour, what experts say about the effectiveness of such bans, and why agriculture accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. As of 1 May 2026, Amsterdam has become the world's first capital to ban advertising for fossil fuels and meat. Euronews examines how advertising affects eating behaviour, what experts say about the effectiveness of such bans, and why agriculture accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Aziz KarimovResearchers from CSIRO and the University of Melbourne have established that the accuracy of long-range El Niño and La Niña forecasts depends on the initial state of the Pacific Ocean: forecasts launched during the La Niña phase remain reliable even 12 months ahead. This follows from an analysis of more than 7,500 historical ENSO forecasts, published in Science Advances. Meanwhile, the WMO warns that the current El Niño could be unprecedented in strength, with its impacts lasting until 2027.
Sevara AzamovaRAS Academician Vladimir Klimenko predicts that the upcoming winter in Moscow will be 1.5–2.5 degrees warmer than the climate norm and may rank among the top ten or even top five warmest in 250 years of observations. At the same time, 20–25% more snow than usual is expected to fall.
Sevara AzamovaDeputy Director of the RAS A. M. Obukhov Institute of Atmospheric Physics Alexander Chernokulsky warned that winters in Moscow over the next 10–20 years will become slushier, and heat waves will become more frequent in summer. At the same time, severe frosts and snowfalls will not disappear entirely, and black ice caused by alternating thaws and freezes will become more common.
Sevara AzamovaFrom November 9 to 20, 2026, Antalya will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). Turkey will assume the COP31 presidency and lead the Action Agenda, while Australia will serve as the negotiations president. Priorities include electrification, a clean energy transition, green industrialization, the circular economy, climate-resilient cities, and climate finance. Turkey aims to raise installed renewable energy capacity to 120 GW by 2035.
Javlon TursunovThe Global Climate and Health Alliance assessed the climate commitments of 132 countries against eight criteria, including health impacts and air pollution. The EU ranked 12th; Colombia topped the ranking with 29 out of 32 points. According to the alliance, major emitters, including the EU, Canada and the UAE, receive high scores in the 'health' block but fail to deliver sufficient emissions reductions. Health ministries participated in developing the plans in only 15% of countries.
Sevara AzamovaPrime Minister Andy Burnham will announce at the UK's first-ever wildfire summit the deployment of RAF Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft for firefighting. Also announced: £45 million for specialist equipment, £25 million for peatland restoration, and the creation of an 'AI wildfire unit'. Summer 2026 was the hottest on record in the country, with wildfires reaching a record 1,350 incidents.
Javlon TursunovThe board of the UN Fund for responding to Loss and Damage, at its first extraordinary meeting, agreed to reserve $20 million for Nepal, which was hit by August floods. This is the fund's first allocation, but the money still needs to be approved under Nepal's application, and the amount is less than 0.5% of the $4.78 billion recovery estimate.
Sevara AzamovaThe European Parliament rejected the European Commission's proposal for a one-year delay of methane rules and voted to push the deadlines back three years — to 2031. The decision (341 votes in favour, 225 against, 6 abstentions) is explained by concerns about energy security and high prices amid the Middle East conflict. Environmentalists and the Greens criticised the vote as a concession to the oil and gas industry.
Sevara AzamovaOn Tuesday, the European Union released a new Arctic strategy, 'Northern Neighbourhood of Europe', shifting the emphasis from the peaceful cooperation of 2021 to security, monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure, while retaining climate and social priorities.
Javlon TursunovThe World Meteorological Organization and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that the current El Niño may exceed the observation scales of the past 40 years: sea surface temperature in the tropical Pacific could rise 3.8°C above normal in November 2026 — January 2027. According to UN estimates, up to 50 million people may face worsening hunger. More than $50 million has been allocated for preparedness in 11 countries; the agency heads called for urgent anticipatory action in the near
Sevara AzamovaThe Labour government led by Andy Burnham has approved gas production at the controversial Jackdaw field, 240 km east of Aberdeen. The decision came after a Scottish court in 2025 ruled previous approvals unlawful due to failure to account for indirect CO2 emissions. First gas deliveries are possible by the end of the month. Environmentalists called the decision 'climate vandalism,' while the government announced the creation of an energy wealth fund with an initial capital of £2 billion.
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