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ICYMI: April 2026 was the 4th warmest on record globally. In our latest Monthly Climate Brief, #ClimateCentral experts unpack what that means — and why it matters. Here’s what we covered: 🌎 A breakdown of global and U.S. climate trends 🌊 An El Niño update sharing the latest forecasts and potential impacts 💧 Diving into long-term snow drought impacts, with a Western U.S. water outlook 🤝Insights from Dr. Allie Mazurek, Engagement Climatologist at the Colorado Climate Center located at Colorado State University, on what is happening in the Western U.S. Missed out on the Monthly Climate Briefing? Explore the full breakdown, data, and visuals by: 🎥Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e5y2UZkz  📚Read the recap: https://lnkd.in/eZ8wf8VT

Could climate change slow down the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup? Join #ClimateCentral to explore how rising temperatures could impact player performance, health, and match strategy during the tournament. During the webinar, we will dive into new research, expert insights, and perspectives from professional soccer players. 📅Wednesday, June 3, 2026 ⏰12 PM ET / 9 AM PT Moderated by Climate Central’s Shel Winkley, this webinar features: ⚽Jasmyne Spencer, Professional Soccer Player ⚽Alexander Jacobs, Professional Soccer Player ⚽Kaitlyn Trudeau, Applied Climate Scientist at Climate Central Step onto the pitch and register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekdj5tQg

As the world counts down to the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup, another trend is impossible to ignore: extreme heat is rising at nearly every host stadium. 🌡️On average, extremely hot days have tripled in repeat host cities since their last World Cup. For example, Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca — set to become the first stadium ever to host three World Cups — has seen a dramatic increase in dangerous June-July heat. In the lead-up to the 1986 tournament, the stadium averaged 2 extremely hot days each summer. Ahead of 2026, that number has climbed to 11. ⚽Human-caused climate change, driven largely by pollution from coal, oil, and gas, is reshaping the conditions players and fans face during the world’s most popular sporting event. The climate crisis is no longer a future concern for sports — it’s already changing the game. Kick off the conversation and read more with #ClimateCentral: https://lnkd.in/e-SqZ75k

🌎Climate Central is #hiring! Join an incredible team turning climate science into powerful, real-world stories that inform communities worldwide. If you’re passionate about data, science, and impact — this is your chance to make a difference. #ClimateCentral brings together scientists and communicators to make climate change clear, local, and actionable. Using science, big data, and technology, we turn complex topics — like sea level rise and extreme weather — into compelling stories that reach communities and decision-makers across the U.S. and around the world. Explore our open roles and apply today — and be sure to share with your networks! ➡️Director of Institutional Giving: https://lnkd.in/e9Bht7fq ➡️Writer and Associate Editor: https://lnkd.in/ex3uwHXr

Ever wonder how humid heat impacts human health? When the air is humid, sweat doesn’t evaporate as efficiently — making it harder for the body to cool itself. That raises the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, medical emergencies that can quickly become life-threatening. Extreme heat affects everyone, but children, older adults, outdoor workers, athletes, and people without access to cooling are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses. As climate change drives more frequent and intense heat events, understanding the role of humidity is critical for protecting public health. ➡️This #HeatSafety Awareness Week, read more about the growing risks of humid heat: https://lnkd.in/eU2hdxah ➡️Explore #ClimateCentral's new Humid Heat CSI tool: https://lnkd.in/eMeB5Ekd

🌡️Extreme heat is among the deadliest weather hazards — and humidity makes it even more dangerous. A new tool from #ClimateCentral, Climate Shift Index: Humid Heat (also referred to as Humid Heat CSI), tracks the influence of climate change on daily humid heat conditions and related health risks every day across the globe. Grounded in peer-reviewed science, the Humid Heat CSI system uses two different maps to tell this climate story: 🟣Humid Heat and Health Map 🟣Humid Heat Climate Signal Map With summer approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, millions of people face dangerous heat ahead. This tool can help journalists, health professionals, and decision-makers better communicate the growing health risks associated with extreme heat and humidity, and its connection to human-caused climate change. ➡️Explore the tool: https://lnkd.in/eMeB5Ekd  📖Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCHeh2pT

This week, #ClimateCentral is headed to the National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh, PA! From FloodVision and Billion-Dollar Disasters to Climate Local and Coastal Risk Finder, our team will be sharing research, leading discussions, and showcasing tools designed to help communities turn climate information into action. Catch our team at: 🔵The Networking Reception & Poster Session (Tuesday, May 12 | 5:15–7 PM) 🔵The Tools Café (Wednesday, May 13 | 3–4:30 PM) 🔵 The Adaptation Information-Sharing Working Group (Thursday, May 14 | 11 AM–12:30 PM) We’re especially looking forward to connecting with fellow adaptation practitioners and partners working to advance climate resilience across sectors. Led by EcoAdapt since 2013, the National Adaptation Forum is a biennial event that brings together adaptation professionals to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance climate adaptation action. If you’re attending, stop by to connect with Daniel H. Rizza, Adam Smith, and Kelly Van Baalen and explore our latest tools and research. ➡️Explore our #NAF2026 programming: https://lnkd.in/ejFMrqrK

🐦Climate change is ruffling more than a few feathers. Warmer temperatures and shifting seasons are disrupting bird migration patterns around the globe, putting nearly two-thirds of North American bird species at risk from climate-related range loss. This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, discover how climate change is impacting hundreds of millions of migratory birds in backyards and neighborhoods across North America: https://lnkd.in/eW8n9GZU

“We know that extreme events will continue to happen, and we need to learn from them.” In a recent episode of Sustainable1 by S&P Global Energy Horizons’ podcast 'All Things Sustainable,' #ClimateCentral Senior Climate Impacts Scientist Adam Smith discussed the rise of U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters and what insights communities can take away from past events. As of March 2026, the U.S. has sustained 431 such events, with a total cost exceeding $3.1 trillion. 📍Explore Climate Central’s billion-dollar disasters database: https://lnkd.in/e79xh66n  🎙️Tune in to a snippet of the podcast below and listen to the full episode here:  https://lnkd.in/eW8DDDxZ