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The World Meteorological Organization reported that atmospheric greenhouse gas levels reached their highest recorded concentrations in 2025, continuing a multi-year upward trend. WMO Deputy Secretary-General Ko Barrett said these gases are trapping an unprecedented amount of heat in Earth's atmosphere.
A discussion piece examines various climate-change impacts already affecting the United States, asking which of these risks receives the least public attention relative to its severity. It does not name a single definitive answer but surveys multiple ongoing effects, such as extreme heat, flooding, and drought, that are reshaping communities nationwide.
A roundup of findings explains that highway driving, high speeds and hard acceleration drain EV batteries faster than stop-and-go city driving, partly because highway trips offer less opportunity for regenerative braking. Climate control systems, especially heaters, also reduce range noticeably, while infotainment and navigation systems have minimal impact. A 2025 Recurrent study found EV range can drop nearly a third below freezing and about 18% at 100 degrees, with cargo and passenger weight further cutting range.
A roundup covers practical measures homeowners can take to prepare for increasingly frequent extreme weather, alongside separate items on AI tools aimed at assisting understaffed fire departments, electronic warfare tactics in modern conflicts, and a startup pursuing a major expansion of global computing capacity.
AccuWeather has released new models, shared exclusively with Fast Company, projecting how a historically strong Super El Niño could shape winter weather patterns across the United States into 2026 and 2027. The forecasts cover a range of effects including heavy snowfall, flooding, and shifts in storm activity in different regions.
Forecasters say the current El Niño event, already projected to be one of the strongest on record, may drive extreme weather patterns lasting into 2027. New analysis suggests it could also raise sea levels along the California coast by roughly a foot, a previously underreported consequence of the phenomenon.
Google has introduced WeatherNext 3, a new AI-driven forecasting system meant to replace or augment traditional numerical weather prediction methods. The system aims to deliver faster, less computationally expensive forecasts while maintaining or improving accuracy compared to physics-based models.
Prediction market Kalshi has teamed up with The Weather Channel to verify outcomes of trades tied to weather events, including bets on record temperatures and extreme conditions. The partnership aims to add credibility to Kalshi's weather markets by using an established meteorological source for settling wagers.