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Record heat and explosive wildfires scorch Southern Hemisphere despite La Niña

Wildfires tore across Chile, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa during January 2026, killing at least 19 people in Chile alone and forcing mass evacuations, even as La Niña conditions were ...

Intense heatwaves directly threaten crops and native species. Here’s what we can do

Sustained extreme heat can damage, weaken and kill all living things, from wheat crops to koalas and fruit bats.

Can seagrass survive extreme heat? Exploring how different species withstand elevated water temperatures

Extreme heat can have a devastating effect on seagrass, but new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) could shape how these vitally important marine ecosystems are managed and restored. In ...
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Record heat and fast-moving wildfires are ripping across the Southern Hemisphere — even with La Niña in place

SANTIAGO, Chile — Record heat and destructive wildfires are sweeping across large parts of the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with major blazes and extreme temperatures reported from South ...