“Amazon Rainforest Tipping Point is Closer Than Ever, Data Shows. Once the threshold is reached, it is predicted that a “significant chunk” of the Amazon will be transformed into savannah, a vastly different ecosystem made up of a mixture of grassland and trees, reducing the forest’s ability and role as a carbon sink.
“During the process, the Amazon, which naturally stores carbon dioxide, will be released into the atmosphere, further contributing to climate change.”
https://earth.org/amazon-rainforest-tipping-point-is-closer-than-ever-data-shows/
“Paraguay launches measures to deal with a severe drought.
“Paraguay seeks to face a severe drought through measures such as granting loans to producers, refinancing debts and postponing maturities, as well as the purchase of seeds for small farmers.”
“Emergency and agricultural disaster declared in Chaco [Province, Argentina] due to drought
“The Ministry of Agriculture declared a state of emergency and agricultural disaster for the term of six months in 16 departments of the province of Chaco to agricultural, livestock and beekeeping farms affected by drought.”
“Huge forest fire in western Cuba…
“The fire originated in an area known as San Simon de las Cuchillas, belonging to San Juan y Martinez municipality, on Sunday afternoon. These phenomena are a threat to biodiversity in the country, which has more than four million hectares of forests.”
https://www.plenglish.com/news/2022/03/07/huge-forest-fire-in-western-cuba/
“Officials: 2018 hurricane debris fueling Florida wildfires…
“Almost three million acres of timber fell in Hurricane Michael, so officials said they aren’t surprised that a fire this large erupted. Officials said the timber is also contributing to how fast the fire has been spreading.”
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/officials-2018-hurricane-debris-fueling-florida-wildfires/
“Freak storm sparks flash flooding at Walt Disney World. Rainfall follows above average temperatures for Florida…
“Visitors were seen wading through flood water around the Hollywood Boulevard area of the park before closing time, as well as in Epcot, another Walt Disney World park.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/disney-world-flash-flood-orlando-storm-b2030997.html
“South Texas ranchers are increasingly worried the ongoing drought will lead to infestations of cattle fever ticks from Mexico.
“The Rio Grande River is running at low levels making it easier for wildlife to cross the border into Texas. Wildlife – especially deer – can carry the ticks that can transmit the disease to cattle.”
https://www.drovers.com/news/beef-production/drought-raises-concern-cattle-fever-ticks-south-texas
“Gov. Kate Brown declares emergency in Klamath County as Oregon’s drought worsens…
“The declaration directs state agencies, including the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Water Resources Department and the Water Resources Commission, to provide assistance to water users in the region and to seek federal resources to help residents and wildlife.”
“From 77 degrees to snow, just another March week in Philly…
“An insipid-looking snowfall is in the forecast for Wednesday, and that would be an unexceptional event save for the fact that Philadelphia just reached record-high temperatures on back-to-back days. Monday’s high, 77, would have been normal for a May 24.”
https://www.inquirer.com/weather/philadelphia-weather-snow-forecast-temperature-20220308.html
“Weather whiplash dominated U.S. winter 2021-2022…
After a tempestuous, record-warm December, January and February shifted to a cooler, droughtier playbook…
“Seldom does an entire season turn on a dime the way this past winter did for the contiguous United States.”
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/03/weather-whiplash-dominated-u-s-winter-2021-2022/
“UK is odds-on to suffer its coldest March ever with temperatures plummeting to -5C today and snow on the way later in the week.
“With bitter frosts predicted to batter Britain over the coming days, the bookies have increased their odds to a 10/11 shot for this month, having been 5/4 earlier this week.”
“The shadow of drought pushes Seville [Spain] to the challenge of reducing water consumption from 116 to 90 liters per person per day.
“The local government initially proposes an awareness campaign to achieve this saving of 22% and discards for now restrictions or increases in the rate. The current situation is considered to be “worrying, but not alarming”.”
“Over a million livestock lost to drought in eastern Ethiopia.
“Abdikadir Umer, a herder, told Anadolu Agency: “I lost more than 100 goats to the drought. “I rented a truck to transport my goats. I left behind all of my children, 10 of them. I don’t know what will happen to them, but I hope food aid will reach them in time to save their lives.””
“Tropical storm Gombe heading to Mozambique channel…
“The weather office said once in the channel, Gombe is expected to strengthen as a result of the warm sea surface temperatures (SST) combined with moisture from the ocean. Gombe is forecasted to reach tropical cyclone intensity by Friday…”
https://www.news24.com/witness/news/tropical-storm-gombe-heading-to-mozambique-channel-20220308
“Climate Change is Altering the Dynamics of the Indian Ocean in Enormous Ways…
“…climate change is now altering the dynamics of the Indian Ocean, show two recent studies. Heatwaves in the Indian Ocean are reducing monsoonal rains over central India, while the rapid warming of the ocean’s northern portions is intensifying cyclones.”
https://thewire.in/environment/climate-change-is-altering-the-dynamics-of-the-indian-ocean
“Glaciers in Iran shrink by 21% in 8 years… they are significantly important as they are located in arid and semi-arid areas.
“Over the past 23 years, climate change has led to dryness of lakes and wetlands, land subsidence, sand and dust storms, air pollution, and some other predicaments in Iran.”
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/470829/Glaciers-in-Iran-shrink-by-21-in-8-years
“EVs from Everest? Chinese lithium find in Himalayas raises concerns over water.
“The recent discovery near Mount Everest of “super large” deposits of lithium, the key element in the batteries powering electric vehicles, has raised concerns over the fate of water resources in the region.”
“Destructive floods strike again in Malaysia. Water rose as high as 2m…
“Flash floods left a trail of destruction in the city and parts of Selangor after heavy downpours in the afternoon. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he was informed six areas in the city were affected.”
https://asianews.network/destructive-floods-strike-again-in-malaysia/
“One dead, hundreds evacuate due to flood, landslides in S. Cotabato [Philippines].
“At least one person died while hundreds were displaced by flash floods and landslides due to continuous heavy rains spawned by a low pressure area late Tuesday afternoon in scenic Lake Sebu, the tourism capital of South Cotabato province…”
“Storms as severe as a cyclone are heading for parts of south-east Queensland, further complicating the flood clean-up operation.
“The Bureau of Meteorology has detected severe thunderstorms near Jimna, headed east towards Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, predicted to begin a day of potentially “explosive” storm activity.”
“Thousands of dugong and turtle deaths to follow Queensland floods, experts predict…
“Col Limpus, the chief scientist for wildlife and threatened species in Queensland’s environmental department, is so familiar with the pattern of death that follows big floods he can provide a timeline of what is in store. “We can guarantee that in the months that follow we’re going to see an elevation in mortality strandings,” he said.”
“Sydney records its wettest start to the year ever with tens of thousands issued a ‘danger to life’ weather warning as floodwaters continue to rise – and torrential downpours could last for months…
“University of Sydney climate expert Nandini Ramesh told the ABC residents in some parts of Sydney may not see the sun in months.”
“Farmers’ report warns climate crisis puts Australia’s food supply at increasing risk…
“Author, Stephen Bartos said Australians took for granted that food would always be available. “Climate change disrupts this. It creates and amplifies risks all the way through the supply chain, from farm to warehouse to supermarket shelves,” he said.”
“Climate change will fuel greater displacement…
“For the first time, there is high confidence among scientists that the impacts of climate change are increasingly driving displacement in all regions of the world… Greater commitments must be made across the board at the upcoming COP27 in Egypt, and the world will be watching.”
“El Niño Events Will Become More Frequent By 2040 Even If Carbon Emissions Slashed, Study Finds.
“A new study found global weather events caused by El Niño will likely become more frequent within the next two decades regardless of any reduction in carbon emissions, which could drastically affect weather patterns around the world.”
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