Wildfires, drought and extreme heat, 2026

Published on August 18, 2026
Fires near Vancouver, Canada

Earth observation satellites help us monitor phenomena such as wildfires, drought and heatwaves from space. This page is updated on a regular basis with a selection of ESA’s most recent news-related images showing how the effects of climate change are impacting our world.

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