Hot Planet Update: Swiss Village Buried by Glacier Collapse, COP30 Chief Warns of 'Economic Denial,' Historic Climate Lawsuit, Europe's Severe Drought, US Braces for Scorching Summer, & More

A roundup of what happened, why it matters, and key context for climate change news during the week of May 26-June 1.

Jun 02, 2025

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Hot Planet Update: Swiss Village Buried by Glacier Collapse, COP30 Chief Warns of 'Economic Denial,' Historic Climate Lawsuit, Europe's Severe Drought, US Braces for Scorching Summer, & More

A roundup of what happened, why it matters, and key context for climate change news during the week of May 26-June 1.

This post is for paid subscribers