February 2026 has been declared the hottest February in recorded history, extending a streak of monthly temperature records to 21 consecutive months and intensifying calls for emergency climate action.
Scientists stress that the 1.5 °C threshold refers to a long-term average; a sustained streak is alarming but a single year does not yet constitute a permanent crossing.
Pressure is mounting for accelerated nationally determined contributions and concrete finance commitments, especially from G20 nations.
SpaceX has successfully delivered cargo to lunar orbit using Starship, marking a critical milestone for NASA Artemis and commercial lunar infrastructure ahead of schedule.
Major carbon capture and storage projects worldwide are receiving unprecedented funding as governments and corporations commit to net-zero targets.
European regulators have approved a groundbreaking CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease, marking a milestone in precision medicine.