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NASA’s Roman telescope could reveal 100,000 hidden worlds
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope may uncover about 100,000 previously hidden planets, according to a new report. The finding could significantly expand scientists’ understanding of planetary systems across the Milky Way.
Scientists say a worst-case climate scenario is now implausible
A recent climate study argues that rapid growth in solar, wind, and electric vehicles has pushed the old doomsday emissions scenario outside the realm of plausibility. The same work warns, however, that dangerous warming risks remain high and that the best-case pathway is slipping away.
June sky events include Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter highlights
Astronomers say June offers several notable observing targets, including Mercury’s greatest elongation, a bright Venus-Jupiter conjunction, and a Moon occultation of Venus. The month also features a more prominent Saturn and a favorable setup for spotting Mars, Uranus, and noctilucent clouds.
WMO warns of near-record global temperatures through 2030
A new World Meteorological Organization update says the planet is nearly certain to stay at or near record warmth over the next five years. The forecast also raises the likelihood of a mid-2026 El Niño and continued rapid Arctic warming.
UN climate advisory opinion gains broad backing
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the International Court of Justice advisory opinion about state obligations on climate change, with 141 votes in favor. The development adds legal and diplomatic weight to global climate accountability efforts.
Trump administration’s climate-science cuts draw criticism
A researcher quoted in South Africa says attempts to stifle climate research in the United States are threatening broader scientific and national interests. The report highlights frozen funding for atmospheric monitoring and concerns over wider cuts to research institutions.
Sweden’s wolverine conservation model faces new strain
Researchers say a once-celebrated wolverine conservation program in Sweden is losing effectiveness as funding stagnates and local trust erodes. Documented wolverine numbers have fallen in parts of northern Sweden, while compensation payments have not kept pace with costs.
Climate experts revise downward the odds of catastrophic warming
A science commentary says researchers have recently lowered the probability of the very worst global-warming outcomes. Even so, it cautions that the world is still on track for serious climate impacts unless emissions fall faster.
El Niño risk could intensify weather extremes in late 2026
The latest climate outlook cited in Geneva says a strong El Niño is now highly likely to develop between June and September 2026. If it persists into the Northern Hemisphere winter, it could amplify heat, rainfall shifts, and global weather disruptions.
Food and agriculture climate experts prepare for major FAO-IPCC meeting
An FAO–IPCC co-sponsored expert meeting on agriculture and food is scheduled to begin in early June 2026 in Rome. The meeting is expected to address climate-related risks to food systems and adaptation strategies.