A new analysis says human-caused climate change had a key role in the record-breaking heat wave in Iceland and Greenland in May

By Kristine Sabillo In May, both Iceland and Greenland experienced record-breaking heat. A new rapid analysis has found that the heat wave in both regions was made worse and more likely in today’s warmer climate.

Greenland experienced a melting rate 17 times faster than average last month due to record-high temperatures, while Iceland saw temperatures exceed 26°C, the European Copernicus Observatory reported this week.

Iceland's record heat, over 13°C above average, threatening infrastructure and indigenous hunting, as such events are likely to occur every 100 years, according to World Weather Attribution - Anadolu

Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May. What does that mean for the planet? - A new analysis says human-caused climate change had a key role in the record-breaking heat wave in Iceland and Green

It's 429 days — just over 14 months — since April 8, 2024's "Great American Eclipse" across North America and 429 days until the next total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, over Greenland, Iceland and Spain.