Climate · 2026-10-12
Global cooling and expanding ice disproved climate change
False
Trump said the world had cooled and ice was bigger than ever, suggesting climate change was a rebranding of failed warming predictions.
What the evidence shows
Long-term global temperatures have risen, and NASA records show losses in Arctic sea ice and major ice sheets.
What happened next
Assessment reflects reporting available October 27–28, 2026.
Assessment notes
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