European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service & Samantha Burgess

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service released a report stating that this year is set to be the world's second or third-warmest on record, highlighting the accelerating pace of climate change.

Samantha Burgess: Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service, provided commentary on the report, emphasizing the accelerating pace of climate change.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that daily sea surface temperatures in April inched toward near-record highs, reflecting the transition to El Ni , and noted marine heat waves breaking records.

Samantha Burgess: Samantha Burgess from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) reported that ocean temperatures are nearing record highs and predicted that 2027 is likely to exceed 2024 as the warmest year on record due to El Ni 's lagging effects.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: C3S confirmed June 2026 as the hottest June on record for Western Europe.

Samantha Burgess: ECMWF climate lead noted profound climate change signals.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service, represented by its deputy director Samantha Burgess, explained that the hot weather was due to a 'heat dome' of trapped air, providing meteorological context.

Samantha Burgess: Samantha Burgess, deputy director of the EU's European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service, explained that the hot weather was due to a 'heat dome' of trapped air, providing meteorological context.