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“The Mauna Loa observatory showed the first weekly average CO₂ concentration of >430 ppm in about 3 million years!
“Including other greenhouse gases, the CO₂-equivalent is at >560 ppm. Which represents more than a doubling of preindustrial CO₂. Without aerosols, this would cause ~5°C of warming.”
https://x.com/LeonSimons8/status/1914424132680257893
“With 19 days of the month now available in ERA5, its pretty clear that April 2025 will be the second warmest April on record, after 2024, at ~1.5C above pre-industrial levels.”
[Zeke Hausfather]
https://x.com/hausfath/status/1914370478304612659
“Earth Day check-in: Planetary boundaries in peril.
“Scientists have identified nine planetary boundaries that help regulate a livable planet. Human activities have pushed six of those nine critical Earth systems beyond safe limits, threatening the stability of life as we know it.”
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/04/earth-day-check-in-planetary-boundaries-in-peril/
“New Clues From Penguins Warn of a Global Mercury Crisis.
“Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that bioaccumulates in aquatic and terrestrial food sources. Fish-eating animals are at the highest risk of contamination. Chronic exposure affects reproduction and can cause neurological problems, such as lethargy and weakness. It is fatal in high doses.”
https://scitechdaily.com/new-clues-from-penguins-warn-of-a-global-mercury-crisis/
“Why vanishing sea ice at the poles is a crisis for the entire planet.
“Extremely low sea ice levels in the Arctic and Antarctica signal a “new normal” that may accelerate global warming and disrupt ocean currents, on top of the consequences for people and wildlife that rely on the ice.”
“It’s the world’s northernmost airport [Svalbard]. And its runway is melting…
“When Longyearbyen’s 2,300-meter-long runway was built in the early 1970s, no one expected the permafrost layer it was constructed on to start melting. But that is exactly what’s happening now.”
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/svalbard-airport-norway-northermost-melting/index.html
“Total madness in RUSSIA.
“HUNDREDS OF RECORDS brutalized, locally with extreme margins. St Petersburg crazy 26.7C [80.1F] by far its hottest April day in 150+ years of climatic history.“
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1913668880041726124
“‘Incredibly lucky’: Low tides meant many areas avoided flooding and inundation during Storm Éowyn [Ireland].
“Storm Éowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded on Ireland’s western seaboard, a research team at the University of Galway has found, with thousands living in coastal areas “narrowly” avoiding devastating flooding.”
“Shocking state of Britain’s waters revealed as bathing spots with potentially deadly bacteria double…
“Of England’s 451 protected bathing spots, 37 are now rated as poor – the lowest category – because they contain unsafe levels of potentially deadly bacteria, including E coli and intestinal enterococci, due to sewage spills.”
“EU Considers Lifting Methane Requirements for U.S. LNG.
“…it seems LNG supply security has trumped emission fears in Brussels, and not a moment too soon—methane emission reporting by LNG suppliers to the European Union was set to enter into effect from next month.”
“94 cm snow fallen on Thursday. Nothing left on sunday…!
“Crans Montana [Switzerland], 1450 m above sea level.” [Melaine Le Roy]
https://x.com/subfossilguy/status/1913952387879862436
“Cars submerged, 1,100 without power: Floods hit south-west France.
“Up to 1,100 homes in the south-west of France were left without power and several villages remain submerged after a weekend of heavy rain and storms.”
“Italy Reels from Deadly Storm as Floods and Snow Expose Climate Vulnerabilities.
“A ferocious storm battered northern and central Italy this weekend, claiming at least three lives and plunging the country into a state of emergency as heavy snowfall blankets the Alps and rising floodwaters threaten the fertile plains of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.”
https://eutoday.net/italy-reels-from-deadly-storm/
“A hailstorm in the Lleida area [Catalonia] on Saturday has affected around 50,000 hectares of crops, according to Unió de Pagesos farmers union.
“In some fields in the Urgell county, in municipalities such as Agramunt or Ossó de Sió, losses may be between 50% and 100%, said locals talking to the Catalan News Agency on Sunday.”
“‘Pre-emergency’ declared in Canary Islands as tourists warned of [yet more] severe weather…
“British holidaymakers enjoying their getaways in the Canary Islands are facing torrential weather as local authorities have issued an emergency alert, advising visitors to seek shelter ahead of the expected turbulent conditions.”
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/pre-emergency-declared-canary-islands-31482299
“‘Trash doesn’t belong in the dunes’: Morocco’s desert defenders take on Sahara pollution…
“It may be the gateway to the vast Sahara desert, but that doesn’t mean it’s free of that modern scourge of the environment — the rubbish humanity discards. In southern Morocco, volunteers are hunting for waste embedded in the sand, and they don’t have to look far.”
“In Nigeria’s floating slum, ‘The Herds’ tour spotlights climate change where it’s felt the most…
“Dubbed the Venice of Africa, the Makoko slum is a low-lying community vulnerable to rising sea levels and flooding. Lagos itself is no stranger to the impacts of climate change…”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/lagos-nigeria-people-children-kinshasa-b2736461.html
“Turkey sees driest March in 35 years, meteorological data show.
“Turkey experienced its driest March in more than three decades, with nationwide rainfall averaging just 28.8 millimeters, according to data released by the Turkish State Meteorological Service.”
“Drought Exodus: Dhi Qar Faces Mass Migration as Water Crisis Deepens [Iraq].
“On the ground, despair is palpable. A resident told Kurdistan24, “Due to water scarcity, livestock has perished, and we cannot farm. Even wild animals like snakes and wolves are dying due to lack of water.””
https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/836193
“The countdown to Iran’s day zero: A crisis of water, not war.
“Environmental collapse, mismanagement, and ethno-political fault lines are converging in a slow-motion disaster caused by a water crisis… Iran is now teetering on the edge of social and ecological collapse.”
https://globalvoices.org/2025/04/20/the-countdown-to-irans-day-zero-a-crisis-of-water-not-war/
“Himalayan alarm: Badrinath peaks lose snow early, raising alarms over glacier meltdown.
“The peaks surrounding the revered Badrinath shrine in Uttarakhand are already devoid of snow cover, a phenomenon scientists describe as a dangerous environmental indicator.”
“Hailstorm wreaks havoc on sprawling apple farms in Kashmir.
““Now we are left with nothing,” said Abdul Rehman, a distressed apple farmer, claiming that a recent hailstorm has devastated his orchard… In some areas, farmers estimated losses up to 60 per cent and sought compensation.”
“Five Dead as Torrential Rains Trigger Landslides and Flash Floods in Jammu & Kashmir; schools shut today.
“At least five people have died in rain-related incidents across the Jammu region over the past two days, as relentless torrential rains triggered widespread landslides and flash floods.”
“RECORD HEAT IN INDIA:
“Nearly every single day of 2025, records have fallen in India under endless heat waves. Chittorgarh in particular, set a double record, with both its April highest minimum and maximums: Min 29.5 Max. 45.2 / 113.4F (tie).”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1913518647341158821
“Scorching sun, wilting workers: Across mines and factories, heatwaves are taking a terrible toll [India]…
“With millions of workers toiling in factories and mines without protection from heat, industry experts warn that soaring temperatures could throttle productivity, risking a slowdown in India’s vital manufacturing sector.”
“Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world’s most polluted town [NE India]…
“Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India’s Byrnihat town which is ranked the world’s most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen support.”
“Prolonged drought affects 405,000 people in South China’s Guangxi, causes $28.8 mln of economic losses.
“Facing the lowest precipitation level since [record-keeping began in] 1961 and with nearly 98 percent of its area affected by prolonged drought, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has seen 405,000 people impacted…”
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202504/1332541.shtml
“JAPAN RECORD HEAT:
“Summer heat continues in Japan and Koreas. Exceptional 29.5C [85.1F] at Hiwasa in Honshu smashed its April record by nearly 2C margin.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1914264461977833857
“APRIL RECORD HEAT IN THE KOREAS:
“Extraordinary heat continues in Asia. Records of April hottest nights in the Koreas including 17.6 [63.7F] Hongseong, 17.5 Boryeong, 17.2 Incheon AP, 16.8 Gunsan and 16.2 Munsan and in North Korea 14.7 Huichon.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1914509537912205773
“Bangkok issues Heat Index Warning on April 22 at “Danger” level.
“Bangkok warns today’s heat index (April 22) is at a “danger” level (42.0–51.9°C). Vulnerable groups are urged to limit the time spent on outdoor activities… Watch for any unusual symptoms. If unwell, inform a caregiver and seek medical help immediately.”
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40049084
“RECORD HEAT IN SE ASIA – Unstoppable record heat in SE Asia with thousands of records falling every single day for over 700 consecutive days.
“Records of April Highest Minimums: INDONESIA :26.6 Palagaraya; PHILIPPINES: 27.0 [80.6F] Calapan.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1913789644258546114
“South Australia’s drought causes huge ladybird swarms around Mount Gambier.
“Ladybirds are gathering in the millions near Mount Gambier. The drought is increasing the number of aphids, which ladybirds eat.”
“RECORD HEAT IN VANUATU:
“Relentless heat continues in Oceania. Today Saratmata had its highest minimum in April in history with 26.6C [79.9F], after breaking the record of the April highest maximum multiple times.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1914148319309295883
“Heavy rain floods cities in Greater São Paulo and leaves 30,000 properties without power.
“The heavy rain that hit Greater São Paulo this Saturday (19) flooded streets, swept away cars and interrupted the operation of CPTM lines. São Bernardo do Campo and Diadema concentrated the greatest damage.”
“New day, new record in GUYANA – April hottest night in history also in the Timehri Airport with a minimum of 25.2C [77.4F].
“Guyana has been with relentless record heat for over 2 years.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1913635588592537815
“Extreme heat in Central America:
“43.7C [110.7F] yesterday at San Miguel in EL SALVADOR, highest temperature in the country since 1998 [a strong El Nino year].”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1913975175948951682
“Municipalities respond to landslides and other situations caused by the rains [Puerto Rico].
“Security and emergency management personnel from municipalities and state agencies were responding to various situations this Sunday resulting from the heavy rains that fell Saturday and into the early hours of Easter Sunday, causing flooding, swollen rivers, and roads blocked by landslides.”
“Intense Heat Wave Hits Mexico With Record Temperatures.
“An intense heat wave is set to impact several states in Mexico, with temperatures soaring up to 45 degrees Celsius, as reported by the National Meteorological Service (SMN).”
https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/intense-heat-wave-hits-mexico-with-record-temperatures-333418
“Videos of the impressive sandstorm that covered the sky of Chihuahua…
“This phenomenon was captured in several videos that quickly circulated on social media, and in the images, the magnitude of the curtain of dust that moved across the most arid areas of the “big state” can be seen from the sky.”
“Record rainfall has eliminated drought across Middle Tennessee…
“Considering the amount of rain the region has seen lately, this is likely not a surprise… Clarksville has recorded more than 30 inches of rain from Jan. 1 to April 20, marking the city’s wettest start to a year and 8 inches higher than the second wettest…”
“‘This is not going to end’: How climate change is bringing more intense rainfall to Kentucky…
“Kentucky’s early April rainfall was relentless, record-breaking, deadly and destructive… Heavier rainfall is driving flood risk in Kentucky, adding pressure to the state’s aging and underfunded infrastructure.”
“Woman and boy killed as car swept away in ‘historic’ Oklahoma flooding…
““This was a historical weather event that impacted roads and resulted in dozens of high-water incidents across the city,” police said in a written statement.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/woman-boy-killed-oklahoma-flooding-b2736362.html
“Even if the ocean were to boil, climate skepticism would persist. The ‘marketplace of ideas’ theory is invalidated.
“The worsening of climate change aligns with long-standing scientific predictions, yet climate-skeptical discourse and opinions persist, illustrating the ability of narratives to create alternative realities…”
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Another article from Robert Hunziker:
Climate Change Kills Capitalism
From BBC, Climate fading issue in Canada election.
Canada’s top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Edward, your BBC article notes:
“Opinion polls indicate that, since late 2023, Canadian concerns over the climate fell as worries over rising prices, energy and housing costs came to the fore.”
Over here in the UK, Nigel Farage is capitalising on similar sentiments and claiming that “Net Zero” will be our next Brexit. Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, is accusing him of “peddling nonsense and lies”. A bit rich from him.
So, we seem doomed to angrily polarise into two equally delusional camps – one insisting we can magically re-structure our economy to be “green”; the other insisting we don’t need to because climate change is not a real threat.
That is a good article by Robert Hunziker, pointing, as it does, to the inherently self-terminating nature of “capitalism”, if we can use that as a shorthand for modern industrial civilisation.
The credit crunch he is writing about may well be upon us before climate change can be a significant contributing factor to it.
It’s neck and neck but I agree. I think the financial system will take us down before the ecological factors.
Mongabay does a nice casual doom roundup of the “nine planetary roundup” that neatly summarizes the amazing daily work of Pan-O here at C&E, yet that can’t be all, not yet:
“While these converging environmental challenges raise serious concerns for the ability of Earth to continue to support life as we know it, solutions do exist, as Mongabay has reported. These include community-led efforts, technological innovations, greenhouse gas reductions, and geoengineering.”
What is this “Earth” that has this magical ability to “support life”? What material form does this “Earth” take?
Corporations? Giant earth-moving machines? Supertankers? Human designed panopticon prisons? Data centers burning fossil fuels to Keep Hopium Alive?
Earth can support life just fine, except for this species of ultrasocial predation that discovered fire. For that one problem, “Earth,” whatever it is, has no solution.
What “community-led” effort is making a dent in Bezos World? Where’s our techno-innovation to undo the damage that already is? Who gets to run the geoengineering schemes that don’t replicate the killing of today’s fossil fueled-bombing engineering?
Earth Day 2025 – let’s us all ignore the reality, and, remember, Keep Hopium Alive.
Martin, thank you for the sweet compliment.
“Solutions do exist…” They may do on the micro level and there are surely environmental battles still worth fighting, but I’m afraid not on the macro. It’s a bleak conclusion to have to draw but there we are.
I’ve been watching this person Kevin on YouTube for a while now and he bought a nice property in upstate New York with several suitable buildings on it with his partner, Bridget, some months ago. Unfortunately, Kevin is not well and going through a health crisis, cancer, and now has to deal with another climate disruption on his property. He doesn’t directly say the science, but addresses as we are being “dicked with” and admits there is in fact a dramatic alteration to the weather system.
Recently, his place has been overwhelmed with rainfall that has caused major headaches with flooding. Has posted several videos showing the aftermath.
Homesteading is a difficult undertaking as it is without having extreme weather events.
Kevin is a real “down to Earth” good hearted man. His videos reach out lots of time to help people and give “life advise”.
I admire folks that pursue the “Good Life”, but don’t know if that’s on the table any longer..so sad
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=po-YkXYzc3c&t=203s
As far as I can tell he is alluding to (supposed) human caused geoengineering and many commenters agree with this point of view. NOT climate change from fossil fuel burning. They will die believing it was all caused by the elites.
Sure but considering they’ll die anyway… does it really matter? I mean it’s not like the people who acknowledge the reality of climate change are doing anything to fix it. In fact even those people are ending up in self-serving fantasy land by a different route.
The horror of knowledge is not the nature of reality but the nature of knowing itself. Ignorance, fantasy and delusion are not bliss, they are hell. But so is knowledge when it occurs in alienated individuals in a fundamentally broken social structure inherently incapable of sustaining universal cooperation at any level. In short, you can know all the ways we are fracked and there’s not a thing you can do about it There you have it folks – the blackest of black pills.
I just watched a bit of that video – interesting to see some on-the-ground reportage of climate mayhem, even if Kevin is misattributing it to chemtrails etc.
This era has thrown up quite a few mass delusions that you can kind of squint at and see how an intelligent person might have come around to that way of thinking; random weather-manipulation campaigns by sinister elites is not one of those.
I agree, Jupiviv. I only made that comment because VPK said “He doesn’t directly say the science”. Seeming to me to imply that the guy in the video was aware of climate change. But I don’t think he “believes” that.
I truly am confused why ppl choose to believe in weather manipulation rather than climate change as the problem. How do “chem trails” cause flash droughts, where soil goes from saturated to dry and cracked in a matter of days?
Us Americans just get dumber by the day.
What happens when one disobeys the Prime Directive: Don’t destroy the only habitat in which 8 billion assholes can survive?
Denial ignores AGW & NTHE will make those know it alls pay a severe price.
Still waiting for any high IQ, edumacated, self-absorbed to deny their brainwashed egos & say the O-word. Let’s find property with deep layers of sand & build houses & skyscrapers there. How’s those foundational delusions making one’s life better?