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“The ocean has shielded us from the worst of climate change. Now it is running a fever.
“The ocean is running a fever. In 2025, the number of days of marine heatwaves – prolonged spells when the sea turns abnormally, dangerously warm – was more than triple what it was in the early 1990s. These are not abstract statistics.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/17/ocean-fever-climate-change
“It’s not just Nino 3.4 heating up because of the growing El Nino — the entire global ocean is seeing record daily sea surface temperatures. Yesterday saw the 14th consecutive new daily record.
“Here are the updated daily color stripes:” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
https://x.com/EliotJacobson/status/2066900997591691448
“El Niño was sparked by a Kelvin wave that shifted huge amounts of warm water from west to east across the undersea Pacific since April.
“And now, a new Kelvin wave is forming. Yet more warm water will move toward the eastern Pacific and El Niño forecasts may trend even stronger.” [Ben Noll]
https://x.com/BenNollWeather/status/2067253431832854698
“Souring seas: Ocean acidification threatens the world’s food supply…
““Our findings suggest that ocean acidification remains more visible in scientific discussions than in international policy frameworks,” said Keiko Nomura, co-author and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder.”
“Scientists Warn of Summer Heat Spikes as Global Warming Edges Toward 2C.
“…former NASA climate scientist James Hansen also reinforced his warning about a short-term temperature spike. In an update on his website on Friday, Hansen wrote that many scientists are still underestimating how sensitive Earth’s climate system is to greenhouse gases…”
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17062026/summer-heat-spike-as-global-warming-surges/
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN THE ARCTICS – 32 DEGREES [89.6F].
“Incredibly long warm spell in Russian Arctic with several days >30C and warm nights: Never happened so early. Record of June highest Temperature: 31.5C Nizhnyaya Pesha 66N.” [Extreme Temps]
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/2067204197766902226
“Russia Deploys Emergency Crews to Siberia as Krasnoyarsk Wildfires Nearly Quadruple in Size.
“Authorities have blamed the rapid spread on high temperatures and severe Siberian silkmoth infestations, which have killed off vast swaths of trees and left behind large amounts of highly flammable deadwood.”
“UK’s migrant waders feel the effects of a changing Arctic.
“The taiga forests and tundra to the north are experiencing much higher temperatures than normal, which leads to wetland habitats such as bogs drying out, and an increase in forest cover due to the longer growing season.”
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jun/18/weatherwatch-uk-migrant-waders-effects-changing-arctic
“Warmest May night on record verified by Met Office.
“A new May temperature record for Northern Ireland has been officially verified by the Met Office, external following last month’s UK heatwave. The overnight temperature at Killowen in County Down did not fall below 15.9C [60.6F] on 28 May, making it the warmest night on record for the month.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce37v5915vvo
“The UKV forecast has 38°C [100.4F] relatively widely on Monday.
“For context, the all time June temperature record is 35.6°C. The UK has never set two temperature records in two consecutive months before. This would be, as is becoming all too frequent, unprecedented levels of heat.” [Met4Cast]
https://x.com/Met4CastUK/status/2067309269951627341
“EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE:
“Another 39C [102.2F] day in Spain and 38.4C in France. The heat will increase sharply next days: France can hit 40C in the Central-Northern regions shattering hundreds of records including Paris and 42C in the South (2019 records will be harder there).” [Extreme Temps]
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/2067340320950391168
“ECB warning: “Drought and extreme heat pose risks to inflation and access to credit”.
“A thematic study by the European Central Bank warns of extreme weather events caused by climate change: “A single crop shock can cause food prices to rise by double-digit figures, with persistent inflationary consequences.””
“Farmers in southern Slovakia have launched their earliest barley and pea harvests on record due to severe weather anomalies accelerated by climate change.
“According to the Slovak Agriculture and Food Chamber, the winter barley harvest in the southwestern Danube lowlands began 1.5 to 2 weeks earlier than typical.”
“An unprecedented natural disaster with heavy rain and hail hit Visaltia, turning Nigrita into a flooded city within a few hours [Greece].
“The streets and alleys of Nigrita were covered with water, creating serious problems for residents and drivers… The plain of Visaltia was flooded, submerging crops and causing concern among farmers.”
https://www.libre.gr/2026/06/17/kataigida-kai-chalazi-stis-serres-plim/
“Torrential rain and hail cause widespread flooding in southern Spain’s Jaén.
“The downpour overwhelmed the Andalusian city’s drainage systems. Local weather services reported that 30 litres of rain per square metre fell within a 20-minute window. The volume of water turned roads into rivers with enough force to dislodge paving stones…”
“Strong floods swept through the Midas Valley in Tamghza in Tunisia’s Tozeur Governorate this evening, following heavy rains that caused a noticeable rise in water levels and the flow of wadis.”
[Arab Storms]
https://x.com/Arab_Storms/status/2067331958833897715
“Nairobi: Eastlands residents struggle to cope as water shortages worsen [Kenya].
“Millicent Akinyi says she has had to learn to survive. “Sometimes I stay up until 11pm just to fetch water because I come from work late. The queues also can be too long,” said 38-year-old Akinyi… “I don’t mop the house daily as it would waste water.””
“Armenia: Severe Hailstorm in Stepanavan…
“The hailstorm lasted approximately 15-20 minutes and was accompanied by exceptionally large hailstones, reportedly measuring between 4 and 6 centimetres in diameter. The intensity of the storm caused widespread damage to residential buildings… Significant damage was also reported to agricultural land…”
https://reliefweb.int/report/armenia/armenia-severe-hailstorm-stepanavan-dref-operation-mdram018
“Extraordinary heat in PAKISTAN:
“Insane MINIMUM Temperature of 36.0C [96.8F] at Nokkundi 700m above sea level – hottest night in history broken again.”
[Extreme Temps]
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/2067127812218134932
“A view of dry beds of Indus River at Kotri due to shortage of water [Pakistan].
“The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) frequently reports severe system-wide shortages, with Sindh’s barrages receiving 30% to 60% less water than their allocated shares under the 1991 Water Accord.”
“India Monsoon Starts Almost 40% Short as El Niño Upends Weather.
“India’s monsoon has had an unusually weak start and the lackluster rainfall is likely to persist, threatening crops and industrial activity as the El Niño weather phenomenon takes hold. Nationwide monsoon rainfall was nearly 40% below normal as of Wednesday…”
“74 villages locked in standoff as Panchana Dam water dispute escalates in Rajasthan [NW India].
“The Panchana Dam water dispute is increasingly being viewed as more than a fight over irrigation. Many observers see it as reflecting broader social and political tensions, particularly between sections of the Gujjar and Meena communities.”
“A vast area of Comilla city has been submerged in just one hour of extremely heavy rain [Bangladesh].
“The nearly 100 millimeters [four inches] of rainfall recorded from 5:20 PM to 6:20 PM on Monday caused widespread waterlogging in the city’s main roads, alleys, homes, businesses, hospitals and educational institutions.”
“Global water vapor levels are predicted to reach record highs from June to November according to ECMWF seasonal data.
“This will probably load the dice toward more high precipitation extremes across the planet. A warmer atmosphere is a moister atmosphere.”
https://x.com/BenNollWeather/status/2066866252539474005
“Southern China Battered by Record Rainfall as El Niño Takes Hold.
“A ferocious wave of torrential rain has battered six provinces across southern China, forcing mass evacuations and submerging cities in floodwaters that have shattered historical precipitation records… with localized clusters getting slammed by more than 600 millimeters [23.6 inches].”
“Egg-sized hailstones shatter vehicles and leave locals injured in China.
“On the afternoon of June 16, 2026, the Xuanhua District of Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China, was hit by massive hailstones measuring up to 10 centimetres in diameter—larger than eggs. The hail, which lasted for 10 to 20 minutes, left many parked cars with shattered windshields and dented bodies. Some pedestrians were injured…”
“Ho Chi Minh City’s expat hub Thao Dien waist-deep in water after an hour of rain.
“Heavy rain swept across Ho Chi Minh City on June 15, submerging roads in the riverside Thao Dien, the city’s largest expat neighborhood, and nearby areas within about an hour and leaving residents to wade home or push stalled motorbikes through the water.”
“Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations…
“The companies are suspected of inflating ice cream prices beyond increases in the cost of raw materials, even as the country faces a hot summer with record high temperatures. The six firms that were raided on Tuesday were Meiji, Morinaga Milk Industry, Lotte, Morinaga, Ezaki Glico and Akagi Nyugyo.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ly0k88e61o
“Dead fish washing up on South Korea’s east coast may be linked to tuna surge, warming seas.
“An unusual sequence of fish die-offs along South Korea’s east coast is raising questions about whether one of the region’s most productive fishing grounds is undergoing a significant ecological shift.”
“Another heat record in THAILAND.
“On Monday The Southern Town of Narathiwat, near the Malaysian border, rose to 37.2C [99F], breaking its record of June highest Temperature.”
[Extreme Temps]
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/2067273604245475641
“Deaths of three rugby players in Malaysia expose brutal side of heatwave.
“The deaths in quick succession of three rugby players in Malaysia have put renewed focus on the risks of competing in extreme heat and humidity, as climate change pushes temperatures higher across Southeast Asia.”
“Melbourne has tossed and turned through its warmest June night on record, as the state anticipates a warmer than usual winter.
“Melbourne Olympic Park weather station recorded an official overnight minimum of 16.2C [61.2F], surpassing the 2001 record of 16.1C. Bureau of Meteorology Senior Meteorologist David Crock said the temperature hovered around 17C for most of Wednesday night.”
“The one year difference in sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific is out of this world.
“From a developing La Niña in 2025 to a budding Super El Niño in 2026 and all-time record warm ocean temperatures in the Eastern Pacific.” [Colin McCarthy]
https://x.com/US_Stormwatch/status/2067331559775178889
“The abnormal ocean warming for both the Niño and Coastal Niño is causing abnormal warmth in South America Pacific Coast.
“Tonight The Peruvian capital Lima had its hottest night of 2026 (in winter!) with a Minimum Temperature of 22.5C [72.5F]. And we will witness MONTHS of further warming.” [Extreme Temps]
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/2066900285138616787
“Fierce winter heat in BRAZIL Northeast with temperatures of 37/39C.
“In particular 38.7C [101.7F] at Porto Nacional, just 0.1C from its June record (POR >100 years).” [Extreme Temps]
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/2066804968422547636
“Illegal miners adapt their strategies in Yanomami Amazon territory.
“Miners are fragmenting into smaller groups instead of concentrating near airstrips, going deeper into the middle of the Amazon forest, moving to specific border areas with Venezuela and paying high prices to continue their activities.”
“Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future.
“Many small-scale landowners now include conservation measures alongside everyday farming. But progress is precarious, and the threat of guerrilla violence and poverty remain whichever candidate wins.”
“The ‘ginormous’ cat-killer fungus spreading across South America…
“A devastating fungus that causes painful blisters and sores in cats, and potentially death, could be silently spreading among wildlife across South America, a new study warns. The deadly fungus causes a disease called sporotrichosis…”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/cat-killer-fungus-south-america-b2998062.html
“Rain causes serious material damage in the urban area of Almolonga and other departments [Guatemala].
“Residents of the municipality of Almolonga experienced a night of concern after the passage of heavy rain accompanied by electrical activity, which caused serious damage to the road infrastructure and homes in the urban area.”
“Rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Arthur expected to increase as conditions worsen overnight…
“Many areas across the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana and Texas, are already experiencing flooding that is expected to worsen overnight. Over the coming days, Arthur is forecast to track across the Southeast before approaching the Carolinas by Friday evening.”
“Wall of torrential rain approaches drivers in northern Alabama.
“A driver in Madison, Alabama, watched a wall of heavy rain moving rapidly towards him while driving on Highway 72 on June 14. The driver said he saw the downpour closing in from a quarter-mile away.”
“June turns dangerous: Severe storms, flash floods hit Pittsburgh.
“The region saw multiple rounds of severe weather over the past week, including tornadoes confirmed near Pittsburgh and elsewhere in western Pennsylvania, according to NWS Pittsburgh and recent storm reports.”
“Tensions Are Rising Among States That Rely on the Colorado River…
“Negotiations are going nowhere. Despite over six months of direct talks, multiple blown deadlines, and heavy intervention from the federal government, the seven states remain profoundly divided.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/climate/colorado-river-drought-states.html
“Manitoba Crop Report: Record rainfall hinders seeding progress.
“Severe storms which brought up to 10 inches of rain to southern Manitoba on June 9 and 10 prevented seeding completion provincewide during the week ended June 16, Manitoba Agriculture said in its crop report.”
https://www.producer.com/daily/manitoba-crop-report-record-rainfall-hinders-seeding-progress/
“Compound droughts hit plant growth much harder than scientists expected…
“When the team lined up the three situations side by side, one stood far apart. A single compound-drought event stripped away close to four times as much plant growth as dry air or dry soil acting alone.”
https://www.earth.com/news/compound-droughts-hit-plant-growth-much-harder-than-scientists-expected/
“Fertiliser price shocks could have ‘lasting effects’ on food production…
“While other commodity flows affected by the closure of the Strait have partially rebalanced, there has been “no equivalent fertiliser export offset”, said a May 29 report by market intelligence firm Kpler. “This is both a planting story and a yield story that will play out across both hemispheres through the second half of 2026,” it said.”
“Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds.
“As temperatures rise owing to the worsening climate crisis, rivers will experience increasingly rapid transitions between heavy downpours and long dry spells – called hydroclimatic whiplash events – because a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, intensifying rainfall extremes.”
“Data Centers Are Being Built in Areas Exposed to Extreme Weather…
“A study of roughly 2,600 planned data centers worldwide indicates that more than 150 will be on high-risk properties, according to the analysis by XDI, which looks at physical climate impacts. Key hazards include coastal inundation, high heat and riverine flooding, it said.”
“Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit.
“The Trump administration is coming to the defense of Elon Musk in a lawsuit over claims that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, is polluting residential neighborhoods in north Mississippi. The justice department told a federal court late on Monday to throw out the case.”
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/16/elon-musk-xai-datacenters-trump-administration
“The New Geopolitics of AI: Water, Energy, and the Battle for Computational Power.
“The global race for artificial intelligence is no longer just a contest of algorithms, but a struggle for physical infrastructure, massive 300 MW–scale data center clusters that bind together electricity, water, and territorial power.”
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“Why the human brain can’t fathom what it means to be a trillionaire.”
https://tinyurl.com/2ujnuya4
No wonder people can’t understand our debt levels! More appropriate to a economic thread but it all blurs together now.
“…purely intuitively but entirely incorrectly, many people estimate the leap from a million to a billion to be just as big as the leap from a billion to a trillion… however, the jumps from one million to one billion to one trillion are exponential: if you are a millionaire, you have to earn another 999 million to become a billionaire. But once you’re a billionaire, you need to amass another 999,999 million to become a trillionaire.”
Flippr, my human brain can also not fathom the level of ego that can imagine it is “worth” such a sum relative to other people.
“This will probably load the dice toward more high precipitation extremes across the planet. A warmer atmosphere is a moister atmosphere.”
So our options are:
1> Warm and moist
2> Cold and moist
The earth has turned into my personal climatic hell!
And the poor cats in South America 🙁
Truth Wizard, not just cats, unfortunately:
“Now, researchers have also found the fungus in the internal organs of wild animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles… “It’s just a matter of time [for the fungus to reach the US]. We’re waiting,” Dr Lockhart said.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/cat-killer-fungus-south-america-b2998062.html
Jupiviv, Ben Noll goes on to say, “That doesn’t mean that there won’t be dryness and drought. Atmospheric circulation patterns driven by El Niño will cause low precipitation in several regions, too.”
So, you may get lucky. 😅
Ben Noll also points out in the third entry down that, “A new Kelvin wave is forming… El Niño forecasts may trend even stronger.”
Possibly the most alarming sentence in the thread.
“Yield volatility is gonna go through the roof”
Climate Change and Global Food Security: Prof David Battisti
https://youtu.be/YToMoNPwTFc?t=45m36s
Yet the trillionaires, those with all the power and money, only worry about bond yield volatility, the only volatility our governments actually takes seriously enough to try and control.
DOGE: Despotic Oligarchs’ Governmental Evisceration.
You don’t hear much mention of a Global Village these days.
I randomly came across this video the other day; less cerebral than Prof Battisti’s but still worth a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQFlHFtKq8k&t=116s
Good one, Pan!
Central Texas @12:51pm 94F, 65% humidity, calm winds, feels like =114F
Sounds unbearably steamy, TG.
94% humidity here on Islay with minimal wind but only 57F, so not too bad. The midges are out though – it’s perfect weather for them.
I feel like i am stuck in bad cartoon today. The villains are so bad the colors are warped due to the heat. I am not sure how the us thinks it can keep this going by covering up all the internal issues with the economy and environment. The corruption is coming out full with a full monety party. All the oil issues will get worse as those on the left believe that green energy will save is but ignore the big water issues and heat index.
A bad cartoon… Heather, that is a good way of putting it. I often think this era has a surreal, even psychedelic feel to it… Although the latter could be a hangover from my misspent youth. 😂