NOAA is forecasting a 100% chance of an extremely strong El Niño persisting through December, with over 80% odds it continues through February. The event has already set multiple daily heat records in the tropical Pacific, including a peak of 3.4 degrees Celsius above normal, and NOAA's three-month forecast projects heat could reach 2.7 degrees Celsius, potentially surpassing the previous record of 2.4 degrees Celsius set in 1982-1983.
wired.com
· 2026-10-11
A batch of previously undisclosed internal files from ExxonMobil shows that as early as 1988, company scientists and researchers were aware of the potential negative impacts of climate change mitigation efforts on the firm. These documents include memos warning of possible financial risks if a global consensus on greenhouse gas reduction emerged. The release coincides with ongoing legal battles over Exxon’s climate change disclosures and accountability.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-08
A new area of climate research, attribution science, is being used in a landmark Supreme Court case to potentially hold oil and gas corporations accountable for their role in climate change. This scientific approach links specific weather events and climate effects directly to fossil fuel emissions, highlighting the companies' long-standing awareness of their environmental impact.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-08
Security researchers and government advisories document a shift in ransomware tactics, with groups like BlackMatter and Gunra deliberately locating and destroying backup data before encrypting primary systems. The 2024 ALPHV/BlackCat attack on Change Healthcare exemplified the pattern: inadequate backup isolation contributed to UnitedHealth paying $22 million without recovering its data, with total costs reaching an estimated $1.6 billion. CISA, the FBI, and the NSA have jointly documented these methods across multiple incidents.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-10-07
A career guidance article advises professionals who feel stagnant or unfulfilled in long-held jobs to pause and evaluate whether they need a complete career change or just a smaller adjustment. It offers a step-by-step process for reflecting on personal goals, values and satisfaction before making a decision.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
A review of organizational change research argues that the widely used change management framework, first popularized by Harvard professor John Kotter in a 1995 Harvard Business Review article based on observations of over 100 companies, no longer reflects what actually drives successful transformation. The piece proposes three counterintuitive strategies as alternatives to the traditional step-by-step approach long followed by corporate leaders.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
Researchers reviewing fire science literature argue that the suppression of Indigenous cultural burning practices after European colonisation contributed to shrub encroachment and the conditions behind Australia's intensifying bushfires. The analysis draws on multiple studies, including work on the 2019-20 mega-fire season and broader global fire trends under climate change.
nature.com
· 2026-10-07
A new report finds that water bills across the United States have climbed 62% over the last ten years, with a companion map highlighting which regions pay the most. The report attributes the increases to a mix of factors including corporate ownership of water systems, climate change impacts, and reduced federal investment in infrastructure.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-06
The climate team has identified ten companies developing solutions to combat climate change, focusing on reducing emissions and mitigating extreme weather impacts. Selection involved expert nominations, thorough research, and evaluation of each company's technological and business progress. The list aims to showcase diverse industries and stages of development worldwide, reflecting current climate trends.
technologyreview.com
· 2026-10-06
Daniel Rhyne, a former infrastructure engineer, received a 32-month prison sentence after remotely accessing his employer's network, locking thousands of devices, deleting admin accounts, and demanding a ransom. His actions included changing passwords, shutting down servers, and sending threatening emails to co-workers in late 2023.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-10-06
Researchers highlight that the ongoing development of a super El Niño could intensify environmental pressures on the Great Barrier Reef. The phenomenon is expected to bring warmer ocean temperatures and altered weather patterns to the region. Conservation efforts may need to adapt to these changing conditions to protect the reef's health.
nature.com
· 2026-10-06
The U.S. Supreme Court expressed skepticism over the oil industry’s attempt to prevent climate change lawsuits from proceeding in courts. The case involves whether fossil fuel companies can be shielded from liability through legal defenses. The court's stance suggests a potential shift in how climate-related legal actions against corporations are handled.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-05
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