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“It’s all getting worse very fast.
“Sea Surface Temperatures just reached their second highest level, for the time of the year. Looks like La Niña is disappearing very rapidly.” [Leon Simons; James Hansen co-author]
https://x.com/LeonSimons8/status/1896606924923375660
“February Was Third Hottest on Record Even Without El Niño Effect…
“Global temperatures in February were the third hottest on record — 1.59C above the pre-industrial average… The first and second hottest Februarys came in 2024 and 2016, years that were both marked by powerful El Niño warming phases of the Pacific Ocean.”
“4 months ago, I was still a bit hesitant to predict the 2-year average to reach +1.60°C. Now I think it’s quite likely that we’ll have crossed it by July.” [Leon Simons]
https://x.com/LeonSimons8/status/1895938942169727086
“Global sea-ice extent continues to crush it making new all-time daily lows every day since Feb. 3.
“Yesterday’s global sea-ice extent was 2,139,000 square kilometers below the 1991-2020 mean, which was 451,000 square kilometers below the previous record low for the day.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
https://bsky.app/profile/climatecasino.net/post/3ljfll53alc2w
“Melting Antarctic ice sheets are slowing Earth’s strongest ocean current: ‘There could be severe consequences’…
“An influx of fresh water from the melting sheets is changing the properties of the ocean and its circulation patterns, altering the water’s salinity which determines the density of the water.”
“Atlantic water may be impacting sea ice formation in Arctic…
“Under normal conditions, water waters from the lower latitudes that flow into the Arctic Ocean stay at greater depths and don’t mix with the surface water. Until a decade and a half ago, that pattern remained stable.”
“A new study by scientists at the Norwegian Polar Institute has shown that increasingly warmer ocean water is the main reason why the largest glacier on the Svalbard archipelago, Bråsvellbreen (Austfonna), is melting.
“Previously, the warming of the atmosphere was thought to have a major effect on melting.”
https://www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/surprising-discovery-about-svalbards-largest-glacier/425753
“Spring is “fastest-warming” season in the UK…
“The average spring temperature has increased by 1.8C since 1970 making it the fastest warming season for all four nations of the UK. Autumn is the second fastest at 1.6C.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/clyzn3qn61no
“Kew Gardens is opening a new garden inspired by the climate crisis…
“…the plot will include a crop of blue and red perennials inspired by the global warming stripes; a dry garden full of drought-tolerant Mediterranean plants ‘illustrative of the plants we might look to for London gardens in 30 years’ and a rain garden…”
“A winter (almost) without snow at Leutasch (1140 m, Tirol, Austria).
“Here, the usually snowy Leutasch near Seefeld (normal would be ~70cm)… Never occurred this early in the last 35 years! [Melaine Le Roy]
https://x.com/subfossilguy/status/1896169385741746585
“EU eases emissions rules on petrol cars to help industry…
“The European car industry body Acea has previously estimated a total loss of €16bn if fines for 2025 were not delayed. Germany’s Volkswagen has warned that it expected a €1.5bn hit this year in order to meet the stricter emissions rules.”
https://www.ft.com/content/4a57211a-b8fa-408d-b222-0e35d0e75f36
“Severe Flooding Hit Southern Spain Amid Torrential Rains…
“The impact of these extreme weather conditions cannot be understated. Many areas throughout Almería experience flooding during heavy rainfall, but this latest bout of storms has brought unprecedented conditions.”
https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/severe-flooding-hit-southern-spain-amid-torrential-rains-248969
“At the Atzeneta del Maestrat station of AEMET [a bit north of Valencia], 142.0 l/m² have been recorded today.
“It is the highest accumulated precipitation in a single day in March since records began (more than three-quarters of a century).”
https://x.com/AEMET_CValencia/status/1896682531237581262
“Gran Canaria has been hit by severe flooding, with cars being swept into the sea as torrential rain wreaks havoc on the holiday island…
“The flooding has affected Gran Canaria’s 850,000 residents—40% of the total population of the Canary Islands—leaving streets buried under mud and debris, and vehicles submerged beneath bridges.”
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/gran-canaria-hit-severe-flooding-34789642
“As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew [Sudan].
“Farmer, Catherine Bashiama …had never grown coffee in her village in western South Sudan, but now hopes a rare, climate-resistant species will help pull her family from poverty.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA:
“While cyclone Garance is moving West, a strong inflow of hot air in Madagascar eastern coast with a spectacular 39.0C [102.2F] at Toamasina; hottest day in history… followed by its hottest night in history with a Minimum temperature of 26.7C.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1896012883307479311
“Maldives shuts govt offices as record rainfall triggers severe flooding [just after national heat record fell]…
“Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu ordered the closure of government offices and institutions on Sunday [after] the highest daily accumulated rainfall in the country’s history… 296 [11.7 inches] millimetres in 24 hours…”
“Mumbai [west coast of India] faces extreme heat, above-normal temperatures likely till May.
“India’s unpredictable weather patterns are causing concern… The IMD has observed unusually high temperatures in Mumbai, even during the winter months… These temperature shifts are attributed to climate change…”
“Heatwave In Odisha [east coast of India] Likely To Break All Records This Year, Warns IMD.
“This year, heatwave in Odisha is expected to be more intense, with temperatures likely to break all previous records. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) here has warned that Odisha will witness scorching weather conditions during March, April and May…”
“Five months after Kavrepalanchok floods, survivors cling to their crumbling homes in fear and without aid [Nepal].
“Five months after devastating floods and landslides struck many parts of Kavrepalanchok district killing at least 78 people, displaced survivors continue to live in fear and uncertainty…”
“Japan’s worst wildfire in half a century spreads.
“Firefighters on Tuesday were battling Japan’s worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 local residents… the blaze began amid record low rainfall. The fire also follows Japan’s hottest summer on record last year…“
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/04/japan/japan-wildfire-continues/
“FROM RECORD HEAT TO BACK IN WINTER. Yesterday Tokyo had its warmest Marathon in history while today snowflakes fell in the city.
“Incredibly, monthly heat records fell despite being March 2nd! 26.7 [80.1F] Kiire; 22.0 Seto; HIGH MINIMUMS: 16.9 Kuchinotsu; 16.9 Hondo; 18.4 Nakakoshiki.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1896553647355330809
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN EAST ASIA: unprecedented event rewrites climatic history with several hundreds of stations at record level.
“41c [105.8F] in THAILAND, 6 stations >40C, 16 >39C! Never happened anything like this in early March. 39.6 LAOS and 36.3 in China.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1896182678921302275
“‘We were surprised’: heatwave shuts schools in Philippines capital…
“A national weather service advisory warned the heat index, a measure of air temperature and relative humidity, was set to reach “danger” levels in Manila and two other areas of the country.”
“Jakarta floods: Houses submerged, chest-deep waters displace thousands…
“Houses in parts of Indonesia’s capital are submerged up to their roofs, and residents wade through chest-deep floodwater as torrential rain hits Bogor, an area south of Jakarta.”
“AUSTRALIA RECORD HEAT: Yesterday 45.7 [114.3F] Curtin – NORTHERN TERRITORY MARCH RECORD [beating the 45.3 reported in previous thread].
“45.5 Jervois,45.1 Walungurru, 44.9 Rabbit Flat, 44.6 Giles, 43.8 Grape Farm, 43 Camooweal, 42.3 Mount Isa, 40.8 Dubbo.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1896156356580880834
“‘Be prepared’: Tropical Cyclone Alfred changes direction and heads towards Queensland coast…
“The weather system is now almost certain to be the first cyclone to make landfall at the state’s capital since 1974. The slow-moving storm is expected to hit on either Thursday night or Friday morning.”
“‘Stripped to our bare bones’: three years on from the floods, Lismore’s housing crisis is worse than ever [NSW].
“After the 2022 inundation more than 4,000 homes were deemed uninhabitable. Now, with few other options available, some have begun to occupy them.”
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/03/lismore-floods-aftermath-housing-crisis
“SOUTH AMERICA HISTORIC MARCH RECORDS:
“ARGENTINA: 43.3 [109.9F] Resistencia, 41.3 Corrientes, 40.5 Monte Caseros; URUGUAY: 40.4 Bella Union; BRAZIL Hi Tmin 26.2 Foz de Iguacu; PARAGUAY: 41.4 Pilar, 40.0 Quyquyhat, 40 Caazapa, 39.4 Guarani and High Tmins 28 Caazapa, 27 San Juan Bautista, 26.6 Encarnacion.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1896730433599225947
“Glaciar Conejeras (Colombia]; pictured 1990s | 2023.
“This part of the glacier has been declared extinct in 2024. Nevado Santa Isabel (4945 m) is the lowest glacierized peak in Colombia, making it vulnerable to the ELA rise (now constantly >5000 m). It will be ice-free within 5 years.” [Melaine Le Roy]
https://x.com/subfossilguy/status/1895807247789465608
“Trinidad and Tobago’s Battle Against Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss…
“The islands are experiencing rising sea levels, more frequent and intense storms, and changing rainfall. These changes are not only affecting the natural environment but also pose risks to infrastructure and livelihoods.”
“Some Mardi Gras celebrations canceled in Louisiana due to high winds, severe weather threat…
“This news comes as tens of millions of people from the Plains through the Southeast and into the East Coast brace for a potential severe weather outbreak this week.”
https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/mardi-gras-forecast
“Several flights were diverted to an airport in the city of Waco in central Texas after being buffeted by turbulence stemming from a nearby storm system late Sunday…
“Five passengers were transported to the hospital, SkyWest said, though the airline did not provide any more information on their conditions.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/us/flights-diverted-waco-texas-turbulence-hnk/index.html
“Historic fire danger looms over Central Texas as red flag warning issued…
“National Weather Service Meteorologist Monte Oaks described the situation as “an almost unprecedented event for the I-35 corridor,” with the possibility of active fires due to extreme weather conditions.”
“Haboob tears across Southwest with near-zero visibility, shutting down interstates.
“A fast-moving dust storm shrouded southwestern New Mexico and parts of northern Mexico in darkness Monday morning, prompting an emergency alert for drivers to “shelter in place” as officials tried to get cars off the interstate.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/weather/new-mexico-haboob-dust-storm/index.html
“Trump orders swathes of US forests to be cut down for timber…
“The president, in an executive order, has demanded an expansion in tree cutting across 280m acres (113m hectares) of national forests and other public lands, claiming that “heavy-handed federal policies” have made America reliant on foreign imports of timber.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/trump-national-forest-executive-order
“State of emergency declared as strong winds fan wildfires in Carolinas…
“In South Carolina, where more than 175 fires burned 6.6 square miles, Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency to support the wildfire response effort, and a statewide burning ban remained in effect.”
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/03/03/south-north-carolina-wildfires/
“Wildfires erupt across NJ amid ongoing drought conditions.
“Communities across New Jersey are dealing with a rare outbreak of winter wildfires… New Jersey’s peak wildfire season is typically in late spring, with another active period in the fall.”
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/wildfires-erupt-across-nj-amid-ongoing-drought-conditions/
“Another glacier mass balance series ending for lack… of glacier! (refrain heard more and more).
“Ice Worm Glacier (North Cascade, Washington State, USA) was declared extinct in 2024 after being monitored for 40 years by RealGlacier!
https://x.com/subfossilguy/status/1896221399649493016
“Climate change is forcing pregnant caribou to make dangerous decisions.
“…in some areas, ice is melting earlier than it used to, so the animals are forced to choose: swim across the water, which can be dangerous, or walk around it, which makes the journey longer… if it takes too long, they may not arrive at the calving grounds in time to give birth.”
“Extreme Heat and Rain Turned These Arctic Lakes Brown [Greenland].
“Scientists are stunned by the changes in multiple Arctic lakes, all transforming in the same way… nine atmospheric rivers that struck the region in rapid succession the previous fall had flushed copious nutrients into the lakes, altering their color.”
https://eos.org/articles/extreme-heat-and-rain-turned-these-arctic-lakes-brown
“Countries fail again to decide on timing of key IPCC climate science reports.
“Governments have delayed for the third time a key decision on the timing of an influential climate science assessment, after failing to resolve deep divisions at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…”
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Incredible how you do this nearly everyday.
Hmmm, the ABC Nightly News here in the US reported on a severe winter storm m”oving across the Country along with massive wild fires in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, attributed to lack of rain. Seems these folks 😂 have a handle on it all.
Yep, nothing to report here in South Florida other than a cold front approaching to bring a low of the 50sF on Friday. All 😊 here, sarcasm.
TR may not have noticed this but he is a George Carlin fan
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-BdBF8c07cs&pp=ygUTR2VvcmdlIGNhcmxpbiBjb25hbg%3D%3D
George Carlin Lost Faith in Humanity | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
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Best line was “If you think there are solutions, then you are part of the problem
Some days are easier than others, Doom Wizard. 😆
RIP, George Carlin – what a thought-provoking comedian he was, and so quotable: “Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity… Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist… That’s why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.”
I had forgotten this video. George said he didn’t like what happens when individuals join groups. There might be some truth about how people act in groups. Joining a group doesn’t stop them from being the assholes they were when they were alone, they were just a little more reserved. 😉
Hope everyone is enjoying “… the big red, white and blue dick that’s being jammed up their assholes everyday,”
Damn tariffs! Now I will have to raise the price of everything in my garage sale. 😉
How many businesses are raising prices, today, on products that have been on the shelves for a while? Unregulated free market capitalism is what stupid consumers choose. Damn fools think they can all be millionaires in this rigged system.
And yet DOGE and geopolitics has far and away the most attention. 🔥🌊🔥🤡😱