In the United States, shifting climate patterns are again front and center as the National Weather Service reports that the Mid-Mississippi Valley, the Ohio Valley, and the southern Great Lakes are experiencing drier-than-normal conditions with precipitation deficits causing a flash drought in these areas. This dryness, combined with ongoing soil moisture shortages, is expected to persist into October, increasing the odds for warmer than normal temperatures across much of the eastern United States. The central and southern plains, along with parts of the Rockies, also face persistent drought conditions. While there is hope for minor drought improvement in small pockets of the Central and Northern Plains, much of the region is forecast to see continued dryness due to the transition to a weak La Niña pattern this autumn. The National Weather Service underscores that these conditions are expected to stick around through at least December, and only by spring 2026 is it likely that climate patterns may shift back to what is known as an ENSO neutral period
Around the country, academic and policy communities have been mobilizing in response. Just this week, Grand Valley State University in Michigan led the newly expanded Global Climate Change Week, an annual event engaging colleges, schools, and community groups nationwide and globally. This year’s summit focused on education, climate solutions, and the role of local communities in driving adaptation strategies. At the same time, the National Academies in Washington, D.C., hosted a multiday event centered on the ongoing energy transition in the US—an effort seen as essential for mitigating climate change and revitalizing the economy
Looking internationally, attention is building for major global events. While the thirtieth international United Nations COP30 climate summit will take place in November in the Brazilian Amazon, pressing forward on finance and policy, other events are already spotlighting adaptation. In New Zealand, the Adaptation Futures Conference is convening scientists, policymakers, and practitioners to share what’s working to build resilience in the face of warming global temperatures
Meanwhile, global climate events are amplifying calls for urgent action. Public sentiment remains high, with up to eighty-nine percent of the world’s population wanting their governments to do more to address the climate crisis, according to Global Landscapes Forum. In the United States, universities and advocacy groups are responding with record numbers of events during Climate Change Awareness Week, aiming to leverage public interest and professional expertise to accelerate local solutions
A pattern is emerging: persistent drought across vital US agricultural zones, warming trends that are forecast to continue through winter, and intensified focus from science, policy, and education leaders. With La Niña conditions expected to play a driving role through early 2026, the combination of extreme weather risk, scientific mobilization, and an engaged public is shaping both the challenges and potential solutions to climate change in the months ahead
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