Global Scans · Climate · Weekly Summary

• [New] The virus spreading to Australia's sea lion population could be an extinction level event. The Guardian
• [New] Among the benefits of ammonia as a marine fuel are its carbon-neutral potential, global availability and existing infrastructure. WIPO Technology Trends: Future of Transportation
• [New] Escalating conflict in Yemen is killing and injuring a growing number of civilians, the UN human rights chief warned on Monday, as Houthi rebels also strike Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping linked to the wider Iran-US confrontation. United Nations
• [New] Weather conditions are expected to disrupt operations at the Panama Canal (5% of global seaborne trade) from mid-2026 to at least the first half of 2027. Coface
• [New] Climate scientists are saying the incoming Super El Nino is likely to deliver more record breaking hot weather in 2027. / UK The Guardian
• [New] The Panama Canal is expected to limit traffic starting in early September, as it prepares for lower water levels due to the El Nino weather phenomenon. Al Jazeera
• [New] 2026's El Nino, which is a naturally occurring pattern, could be one of the strongest ever recorded, with disruptions to weather, food supplies and economies. BBC News
• [New] Climate change will triple the number of days over 105 F in the US. Live Science
• [New] Extremely hot summers will mean more frequent, intense and wide-ranging forest fires burning more trees that will release more carbon dioxide, driving global temperatures even higher. The Daily Star
• [New] The UN's International Office of Migration (IOM) speculates that by 2050, over a billion people will be displaced globally due to climate change. The Daily Star
• [New] By 2050, villages will become small islands in an inland sea. / Bangladesh The Daily Star
• [New] Continued government support, strategic investments, and streamlined permitting are expected to reinforce North America's position as a major hub for deep-sea mining through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Falling fish populations and reduced seafood production could undermine food security for billions of people around the world who depend on the ocean as an important source of nutrition. ScienceDaily
• [New] Slower currents could unleash freezing weather in parts of Europe, exacerbate sea level rise along the U.S. Live Science
• [New] The effects of climate change are growing faster and more severe than expected. WVIA Public Media
• [New] Water rides are on track for an 11.58% CAGR to 2031, outpacing other categories as indoor wave pools and cooled slides lengthen the profitable season. Mordor Intelligence
• Climate scientists predict 2026's super El Nino, a label assigned when sea surface temperatures climb by at least 2 C, will be the strongest of the century. The Guardian
• The Environment Agency expects 60% of the predicted 2050 water deficit to be addressed by water companies managing demand and dramatically reducing leaks. The Guardian

Last updated: 24 August 2026