# COP31: How drought and heat affected lives around the world in 2026

https://mins.news/en/video/134280

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-08 04:45 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA6A2W4SFzg

> The Northern Hemisphere had an exceptionally hot summer in 2026, and more warming is expected. Updated climate calculations by the United Nations Environment Programme indicate that even if every country meets its emissions-cutting promises, Earth will likely warm another 1.2 degrees Celsius above current temperatures—0.1 degrees more than last year’s projection.

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