“The Gulf Stream continues to slow down, new data shows, with freshwater creating an imbalance in the current, pushing it closer to a Collapse point.
“There is growing awareness that the Gulf Stream and the overall Atlantic circulation are nearing a critical point of collapse. As you will see, there is an increased influx of freshwater from the melting sea ice, that can be linked to these changes.”
“Record-setting cold snap hits Europe, stunning spring crops.
“A historically intense April cold snap has descended on Europe, with temperatures plummeting to 20 to 30 degrees (11 to 18 degrees Celsius) below normal. The record-breaking cold has triggered harsh frosts, shocking early-blooming plants and crops in several countries.”
“Cyprus is sweltering under an extremely hot spell this month, following the coldest March on record, said the meteorological service.
“Cypriots find themselves in the unusual predicament of violently transitioning from winter weather to summer in weeks, going from record freezing temperatures to unusually balmy climes.”
“Record maximum rainfall days were recorded in March at the weather stations at Ibiza airport (19 days), Formentera (18) Palma Portopi, Lluc (20 in both) and Palma airport (18 days). Last month also brought the lowest number of hours of sunshine since records began.”
“Bees Desert the World’s Oldest Farms in Morocco Amid Severe Drought.
“Morocco is experiencing an unprecedented drop in the number of bees due to a mass die-off of bees, threatening biodiversity and hundreds of livelihoods… This year’s severe drought prompted Morocco to dedicate MAD 130 million ($13 million) to a scheme aimed at supporting farmers.”
“Maghreb countries have long grappled with food insecurity. Climate change has exacerbated this problem, with increasingly regular droughts alternating with large-scale floods that destroy agricultural infrastructure and crops.”
“Iran’s Capital Faces Serious Water Shortage In Coming Months.
“Iran has been suffering from drought for at least a decade and this year officials have been warning of a further decrease in precipitation. In 2021, large-scale water protests took place in two important provinces…”
“Karachi [Pakistan] remains parched as temperatures soar.
“As the onset of sweltering summer coincides with the holy month of Ramazan, Karachi is once again faced with an intense water shortage that has left taps running dry in many low and middle-income neighbourhoods.”
“Northwest India continues to swelter under grip of heatwave [after India’s hottest March on record].
“Delhi is expected to touch 40 degree Celsius on April 7 and 8 and go up to 41 degree Celsius on April 9 and 10, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In pic, a girl quenches her thirst on a hot day in Delhi.”
“Historic cold spell in Thailand: After the cool days, April low records were broken in the Eastern part of the Gulf. In some cases tonight was the first non-tropical April night on records.
“Exceptional record at Koh Sichang with 17.7C [63.9F], first below 20-19-18C in April at the same time.”
“Hundreds of thousands of fish dead after NSW floods.
“Hundreds of thousands of fish have died after recent flooding in northern New South Wales caused “severe deoxygenation” of rivers, with researchers alarmed at discovering carcasses of species that traditionally tolerate lower oxygen levels.”
“British father and son, 9, killed in Australian mountain landslide…
“Like much of Australia’s east coast, the Blue Mountains has been lashed by weeks of heavy rain. Some walking tracks have been closed “due to flood damage and ongoing rockfall risk”, according to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website.”
“The arrival of a three-day rain bomb will force Sydneysiders to bid farewell to the sun from Wednesday, as a tropical cyclone threatens to wreak havoc in southeast Queensland.
“Millions in NSW were allowed a short reprieve from wet and dreary conditions early this week aftersuffering through the wettest March on record.”
“…the endless summer in New Zealand keeps beating records even this month. Temperatures are still above 27C [80.6F] in the North Island and next nights are expected to be very mild, locally with Min. temperatures above 18C.”
“Record heat in New Caledonia a French Territory in Oceania. Today 4 April the capital Noumea rose to 36.1C [97F], destroying the previous April record of 33.2C (Apr 1957).
“…and only 0.7C from its all time record (Jan 1986) and from the April Caledonian record (Kone in 1954).”
“Japan flocks to cherry blossom parties in a time of climate change…
“Cherry trees are responding to warmer weather by reaching full bloom far sooner than average. Records tumbled last year: nearly half of Japan’s designated observation cherry trees peaked early, breaking official records that began in 1953.”
“Landslides Kill At Least 16 People in Rio de Janeiro State in the Aftermath of Massive Flooding and Heavy Rain.
“Residents of the Baixada Fluminense and Costa Verde regions of the Brazilian state experienced the weekend’s catastrophic events after record-breakingrainfall of more than 800 millimeters [31.5 inches], as per the natural disaster monitoring site Floodlist dot com.”
“The consequences of drought caused by global warming are only too evident in Peru, where melting glaciers mean the water which used to supply local communities is drying up fast. It is already affecting major cities too.”
“Bird populations in Panama rainforest in severe decline, study finds…
“There are very few long-term studies on population trends for tropical birds, and the report provides insights into how species are coping with habitat loss and the climate crisis… Of the declining species sampled, 35 out of 40 lost more than 50% of their initial abundance.”
“I’m a Scientist in California. Drought Is Worse Than We Thought…
“Many people have a rather simplistic view of drought as a lack of rain and snow. That’s accurate — to an extent. What it doesn’t account for is human activity and climate change that are now dramatically affecting the available water and its management.”
“Temperatures in Northern California will soar into the 90-degree range this week, marking this year’s second big early-spring heat wave, forecasts suggest.
“The National Weather Service predicts highs in the upper 70s Monday and Tuesday in Sacramento will ratchet up, first to 80 degrees by Wednesday and then to 92 degrees by Thursday.”
“Empty canals, dead cotton fields: Arizona farmers are getting slammed by water cuts in the West.
“On the drought-stricken land where Pinal County farmers have irrigated crops for thousands of years, Nancy Caywood stopped her pickup truck along an empty canal and pointed to a field of dead alfalfa.”
“A Utah town is running dry. Its solution stoked an age-old water war…
“Local officials have landed on a controversial solution – siphoning it from under an undeveloped valley to the north in neighboring Beaver county… the proposal has united environmentalists, ranchers, tribes and officials from other counties in opposition.”
“Round three of tornadoes coming to the South [after an unprecedentedly active March].
“As we enter our third week in a row with the potential for severe weather, it’s starting to feel a bit like a broken record. It’s not only the third week in a row with the potential for severe weather, but it’s also happening in the same places over and over.”
“‘It’s now or never’: World’s top climate scientists issue ultimatum on critical temperature limit…
“The U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said it is “almost inevitable” that humanity will briefly surpass the critical temperature threshold of 1.5 degrees in this scenario, but it could return below this level by the end of the century.”
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“March set tornado record for second year in a row [US]… solidifying a trend toward more severe weather earlier in the year…
“Meanwhile, more severe storms happening further east in the country could mean more disastrous and deadly tornado outbreaks are possible. Scientists suspect the climate crisis…”
“2 dead in Florida as severe weather, tornadoes wreak havoc across South. Where are storms headed next?
“Severe storms and tornadoes blasted across the South on Thursday, killing at least two people in the Florida Panhandle, damaging homes and businesses in several states and leaving tens of thousands powerless.”
“Gainesville [Florida] breaks all-time rainfall record for month of March set decades ago.
“Gainesville saw more rain in the month of March this year than ever before, dating back more than 100 years from when data first was collected. The weather throughout the month forced the cancellation of several events throughout the region…”
“Florida commissioner suggests killing manatees might help save the marine species.
“A commissioner in Brevard County is facing intense criticism from marine advocates after he suggested allowing people to kill manatees as a way to control their population – similar to hunting deer and bears in some states – and to protect the seagrass, a vital food source for the marine species.”
“‘Heartbreaking’ wildfire near Smoky Mountains nears 4,000 acres, only 5% contained.
“Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters said 11,000 homes had been evacuated throughout the day. The Hatcher Mountain Fire has impacted 100 structures and 3,700 acres, not including spot fires across the county. Five firefighting vehicles have been damaged.”
“From upper 30s to low 90s, Las Vegas weather in March is madness…
“The coldest temperature recorded at Harry Reid International Airport was 37° on March 11. A little more than two weeks later, the highest temperature, 93°, was recorded on March 26 — the all-time March record.”
“Sacramento’s driest-ever start, Sierra snowpack at historic low as California drought persist…
“Statewide snowpack through Friday, at an average of 10.6 inches of snow-water equivalent, marked just 38% of the historic normal for the date, according to the California Department of Water Resources. The northern Sierra Nevada range was at just 28% of normal…”
“California Braces for Another Cataclysmic Wildfire Season.
“Blazes burned more than 3 million acres last year—nearly the size of Connecticut… Warning signs are flashing red: California faces another scary year for extreme wildfires… California hillsides are turning brown with dead and dying grass — potential kindling for the next inferno.”
“Double Disaster: Wildfires Followed by Extreme Rainfall Are More Likely with Climate Change.
“At 3:30 A.M. on January 9, 2018, half an inch of rain poured down on the charred slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains in coastal southern California. The flames of the Thomas Fire—at the time the largest wildfire in state history—had swept through the previous month, leaving the soil and vegetation scorched and unable to soak up the onslaught of water.”
“How melting glaciers triggered a 100-metre tsunami in British Columbia [Canada].
“In one catastrophic moment, slopes the ice had once held together failed, triggering a 50-million tonne landslide — roughly equal “to the combined mass of all Canadian automobiles,” as the authors put it. More than half of that rock slammed into the two-kilometre-long alpine lake at almost 175 kilometres per hour…”
“Poring over climate records dating back to 1766, researchers discovered that the 2018 to 2020 European drought was unprecedented in its intensity… Using climate model simulations the researchers show that Europe needs to brace itself for increasingly long and similarly intense droughts.”
“Water restrictions on way for south-east France in early drought alert. ‘Alpes-Maritimes’ prefecture is preparing to issue a decree placing the department on drought alert after six months of little to no rain.”
“Climate Crisis: No sign of relief for drought-hit northern Italy.
“The European Commission’s Copernicus Emergency Management Service has said in a report that it sees no sign of relief coming soon for drought-hit northern Italy. The severe drought, which has hit the Po River basin especially hard, is related to a persistent lack of precipitation since December.”
“Drought and pandemic travel bans leave Okavango Delta canoe captains struggling to make a living…
“A prolonged dry spell that dried channels in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and then the Covid-19 pandemic have hit tourism workers with twin shocks that many say they will struggle to overcome, raising fears of an increase in wildlife crime.”
“Study shows lesser snowfall and greater rainfall in Himalayas in last few years: Dr Jitendra Singh.
“The Minister said that increased rainfall in place of snowfall during spring would lead to early exposure of glaciers, enhanced glacier melt rate as well as could accelerate the frequency and magnitude of avalanches and flash floods.”
“This March was India’s hottest in 122 year [ie since records began]…
“Last month was the hottest March in India’s recorded history since 1901, India Meteorological Department (IMD) data has revealed… [it] recorded 33.1ºC as its average monthly day temperature, surpassing all past heat records for the month.”
“A second heatwave could hit northern, central and western parts of the country in April, experts warned even as India weathered an unusually strong hot spell in March.”
“NSW floods: drone footage shows scale of devastation in Lismore [Australia].
“Communities across the New South Wales northern rivers, Australia, have been hit by major flooding for the second time in a month, with Lismore’s flood levee overflowing and the rising waters forcing people across the region to evacuate.”
“Distraught farmers in catastrophe zones [Australia] fight for $75,000 flood disaster grants.
“A clause designed to “stop wealthy Pitt St farmers” from accessing emergency aid is preventing others desperately in need of help, critics say. Some farmers… are still fighting to access $75,000 primary producer disaster grants.”
“Record-breaking big dry comes hard on heels of a very big wet [NZ]…
“The West Coast has sizzled its way into the record books, Hokitika recording its driest March on record… What makes the past month all the more remarkable, is it comes on the back of the second-wettest February on record, which followed the driest January on record in Hokitika.”
“World Court hears Chile vs Bolivia suit on Silala river rights.
“Chile asked judges at the World Court on Friday to award it “equitable and reasonable” use of the waters of the Silala river, which runs from Bolivia into Chile, in the latest dispute between the South American neighbours.”
“The Oldest Mummies in the World [Chile] Are Rotting and Sprouting Mould.
“Climate change is bringing rain and humidity to usually dry and arid Northern Chile, causing ancient mummies to decompose as they are exposed to increased moisture and the elements.”
“A level 4 alert was raised as homes were flooded, destroying possessions. Power and gas supplies were turned off with warning sirens sounded. Roads were closed with traffic stopped as roads became impassable.
“Half of Mexico Suffers Heatwave With Temps Over 40 Degrees °C [104F].
“A heatwave with a “warm to hot and very hot environment” will cause temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius and affect half of Mexico’s territory, in the east and southeast of the country, including the Yucatan Peninsula reported Thursday by the National Water Commission.”
“‘Flash Droughts’ Coming on Faster, Global Study Shows…
“Globally, the flash droughts that come on the fastest — sending areas into drought conditions within just five days — have increased by about 3%-19%. And in places that are especially prone to flash droughts — such as South Asia, Southeast Asia and central North America — that increase is about 22%-59%.”
“Antarctica ‘should not be taken for granted’ scientists declare, amid extreme weather uptick.
“Antarctica, the world’s coldest, windiest and driest continent, has often been referred to as a stable ‘sleeping giant’, but increasingly extreme temperatures, together with unusual rain and ice shelf shifts, remind us that it must not be taken for granted, the UN Weather Agency (WMO) warned on Friday.”
“Warmer summers and meltwater lakes are threatening the fringes of the world’s largest ice sheet [East Antarctic]…
“”Due to climate change, air temperatures in Antarctica will continue to rise and our study suggests that this will lead to an increase in the number and volume of supraglacial lakes, which will in turn put some East Antarctic ice shelves at risk of meltwater-driven collapse.””
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“Rain forecast to continue as Sydney clocks up wettest March on record [and also its wettest start to a year ever]…
“As the month draws to a close, Sydney has recorded its wettest March, breaking previous records dating back to 1859. The city clocked 537mm [21.1 inches] of rain for the month as of 11am on Wednesday, marking it the wettest March with 42 hours to spare.”
“The Australian coastal enclave of Byron Bay, known for its celebrity residents and idyllic beaches, was inundated by floodwaters Wednesday as severe storms again battered the country’s east.
“Torrential rain that began Monday proved unrelenting, with nearly 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) falling in the area in 24 hours, forcing many shops in the Byron Bay town centre to close…”
“‘There’s a cracking’: residents are broken in Lismore after the NSW town is flooded again…
““It’s very distressing. And people are tired, they haven’t slept well for five weeks. There’s stoicism in some people. But I think under that brave face, there’s a cracking, a splintering of confidence and will.””
“Weather: Te Kuiti [New Zealand] highest temperature this late in autumn on record.
“Summer temperatures are being recorded across the country this week with Te Kuiti coming in the warmest at 28.4 degrees [83.1F]. According to Niwa, the Wednesday temperature in Te Kuiti is the highest ever recorded this late in autumn.”
“For the first time ever, the whole of Southland [New Zealand] has been ordered to stop irrigation for two weeks to help deal with the region’s drought.
“A Water Shortage Direction has been issued by Environment Southland in response to the “critical” level of rivers and aquifers, coupled with the lack of rainfall predicted over the next few weeks.”
“Many of New Zealand’s glaciers could disappear in a decade, scientists warn.
“New Zealand’s glaciers are becoming “smaller and more skeletal” due to the effects of climate change… An annual end-of-summer survey that records the snowline of more than 50 South Island glaciers has revealed continued loss of snow and ice.”
“Hawaii’s Weird Winter: Deluge, Drought, Fewer Rainbows But Plenty Of Green Flashes
“La Nina is supposed to bring copious rain to Hawaii, but not so far this year, with implications for ranchers and water customers… almost 80% of Hawaii is experiencing some level of drought, and the rest of the state is “abnormally dry.””
“Drought in Valparaíso region [Chile]: mayors call for a State of Catastrophe in meeting with the Government…
“Mayors of different communes in the Valparaíso region met with the Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, to request that a State of Constitutional Emergency be decreed for Catastrophe, due to the water situation that affects the area.”
“Cuba adopts measures to mitigate the effects of a drought that today reaches about one million people…
“This situation is not only evident in the decrease in the level of reservoirs and groundwater, but also translates into the increase in the cycles of delivery of the liquid to the population and the increase in the number of people who receive it by tanker trucks.”
“Drought-Struck California Wants to Pay Farmers to Cut Plantings…
“The voluntary agreement negotiated between government officials and some of the state’s major water agencies, which was announced on Tuesday, is also aimed at protecting salmon and other wildlife and ecosystems.”
“Severe drought and mandatory water cuts are pitting communities against each other in Arizona.
“As the climate crisis intensifies, battle lines are beginning to form over water. In Arizona — amid a decades-long megadrought — some communities are facing the very real possibility of losing access to the precious water that remains.”
“Exceptional heat wave in Texas and Northern Mexico where the city of Monclova (26N 615m) rose to an incredible 42.5C [108.5F], destroying by 2.7C the previous record for March. Other remarkable temperatures were 40.6C at Torreon (1123m) and 35.1C at Saltillo (1790m).”
“As drought pushes east, more intense wildfires are sparking in new areas.
“Only a few months into 2022 and it’s already a dreadful year for wildfires… But many of these recent fires haven’t been igniting in California or the Pacific Northwest — which have endured several devastating fire seasons in a row — they’ve been popping up in places like Colorado and Texas…”
“Dry and windy conditions led to multiple wildfires across Kansas on Tuesday… One started around noon northeast of Wichita at 45th and Greenwich… A wildfire was also reported in southeast Hodgeman County…”
“Energy production vs. climate protection: Americans are split along party lines.
“Russia’s assault on Ukraine has lifted gas prices near record levels, reflecting Western sanctions on the world’s third-largest oil producer. Meanwhile, an ice shelf just disintegrated in Antarctica, and the Great Barrier Reef is suffering mass bleaching caused by record temperatures.”
“After a season of extremes, it is clear that the month of March in Reykjavík will be the wettest in recorded history. According to meteorologist Trausti Jónsson, the MET Office had recorded 209 mm of rainfall in the capital city since the beginning of the month…”
“Austria’s record drought set to end as rain and snow rolls in. Some parts of Austria haven’t had rain for six weeks – an historic winter dry spell since records began.
“But the weather is about to change with rain and cooler temperatures from Wednesday.”
“The most distressing hours in Setenil [southern Spain] due to the severe floods: “We have never experienced anything like this”.
“Leonor Romero, deputy mayor of Setenil de las Bodegas, hopes that the Diputación de Cádiz and the Junta de Andalucía “are now up to the task” after having been denied a subsidy last year for another flood.”
“Subsaharan/Saharan Africa is heating up fast. On 29th March the Algerian town of In Salah rose to 40.7C [105.3F], its highest reliable temperature in March. 45.0C at Aioun Al Atrouss, Mauritania and at Kayes in Mali. Yelimane had min.33.2C/max.44.8C.”
“South Sudanese battle record floods amid rapidly changing climate…
“Record rainfall in the past three years in the Upper Nile region, and flooding from upstream in other countries, have drowned the lands where they once raised goats and cultivated sorghum and ground nuts, with little chance for flood waters to recede between rainy seasons.”
“Record Drought Driving Child Malnutrition in Ethiopia.
“Ethiopian health officials say child malnutrition is on the rise in drought-affected southern areas, where the U.N. says millions are facing hunger. Aid agencies are calling for urgent assistance to the Oromia region.”
“Karachi [Pakistan] experiences hottest March day on record.
“As the Met Office forecast on Wednesday a spell of hot and dry weather in the country that would begin on Friday and last for 10 days, its largest city recorded its highest temperature for the month of March, with the mercury rising to 42.5 degrees Celsius [108.5F].”
“Warm Arctic waves, La Niña to blame for early heat waves, depressions [in India]: Experts…
“If the interaction between the La Nina and the warm Arctic is in fact happening then it is an impact of global warming induced by human greenhouse gas emissions.”
“Abnormally high temperatures continued to affect various districts of Maharashtra…
“Chandrapur turned out to be the hottest location in India on Wednesday, shattering its all-time day temperature record for the month of March. Chandrapur recorded a sizzling 44.2 degrees Celsius [111.6F], the highest recorded day temperature in March here since [records began in] 1901.”
“Night temperatures too high, Pune set for record minimums in March.
“Not only daytime heat, but Pune is set to witness record night temperatures this March. Parts of Pune have been experiencing high night temperatures, to the tune of 19-23ºC in Shivajinagar and Lohegaon and even higher in areas such as Magarpatta and Chinchwad (25-26ºC).”
“The exceptional high temperatures keep increasing in Tibet.
“On 29th March the historic city of Lhasa (3600m) rose to 25.1C [77.2F] its warmest March day on records. More records fell including: -Shigatse (3837m) 24.4C; Tingri (4302m) 19.5C.”
“Iceland [UK supermarket] has “with regret” reverted to using palm oil in its own-label food as the price of sunflower oil has rocketed by 1,000 per cent since the start of the war in Ukraine.
“The supermarket committed to eliminating palm oil from its products in 2018, using sunflower oil in its place. But disruption in the supply chain due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made sunflower oil “totally unobtainable”…”
“Disappointment as UN biodiversity talks close without ambitious agreement.
“…those on the ground this month have spoken of poor progress. The meetings this month were meant to be the last before a final event in Kunming, China, in the second half of 2022, where the treaty will be ratified. Now, there will need to be another round of discussions in June, in Nairobi.”
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“Extraordinary Antarctica heatwave, 70 degrees above normal, would likely set a world record…
““It appears to have set a new World Record for the largest temperature excess above normal … ever measured at an established weather station,” Robert Rohde, the lead scientist at Berkeley Earth, tweeted Monday.”
“Antarctic ice shelves are shattering. How fast will seas rise?
“Despite Conger’s collapse, the most pressing concern is still the ice shelves fringing West Antarctica, where Pettit works. Their December 2021 discovery suggested the Thwaites ice shelf could disintegrate within the decade…”
“Without Russia, climate scientists worry how they’ll keep track of Arctic warming.
“Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine is causing a swift and broad decaying of relationships and projects that bound together Moscow and the West. Post-Cold War bridge-building through science is unraveling…”
“Severity and sweep of Prairie droughts could spiral as climate changes…
“While we will likely see more precipitation overall, the nature of the precipitation will differ, with more of it falling in winter or spring or in short bursts with bigger storms, according to Canada in a Changing Climate: Regional Perspectives Report.”
“Data shows driest January, February & March in CA history despite recent Bay Area rain…
“Here in Northern California, we saw rain on and off Sunday and Monday. While that is promising, experts in California are still very much concerned over our drought. Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom called on water suppliers to move to level 2 of their water shortage contingency plans.”
“Texas Wildfire Rapidly Expanding as Dry Weather Fans Flames…
“The Crittenburg Complex blaze about 70 miles (115 kilometers) north of the state capital Austin already has burned more than 50 square miles of brush, a 92% increase from earlier Monday.”
“Thousands evacuated as wildfires again threaten Colorado.
“Thousands of Colorado residents were issued evacuation orders over the weekend as wildfires again swept the Boulder area, just months after blazes destroyed almost entire neighbourhoods less than 20 miles from Denver.”
“Colorado records most West Nile deaths in 18 years as climate change pushes U.S. toward “Goldilocks zone” for virus…
“The rise in cases may be a sign of what’s to come: As climate change brings more drought and pushes temperatures toward what is termed the “Goldilocks zone” for mosquitoes — not too hot, not too cold — scientists expect West Nile transmission to increase across the country.”
“Heat shatters records on one side of the US, shuns the other side…
“Las Vegas [broke] its all-time March record of 92 degrees, set on March 21, 2004… Death Valley’s recorded 104 degrees Saturday broke the 34-year-old record of 100 degrees reached on March 26, also breaking the monthly record high of 103, set on March 31, 2015.”
“A sharp southward shift in the US jet stream is making its presence known in New York City and the rest of the Northeast throughout March’s final week – with the unseasonable cold snap set to break record-low temperatures for the month that will reach levels similar to the heart of winter.
“An arctic cold front coming from Canada over the weekend is sending a wave of freezing winds over the city, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.”
“2021 was the Gulf of Maine’s warmest year on record, scientists report.
“Last year was the warmest on record for the Gulf of Maine, with average sea surface temperatures shattering the previous high mark set during a massive “ocean heat wave” in 2012 that triggered green crab invasions, the starvation of puffin chicks and an early lobster shed.”
“‘Apocalyptic’ wildfire engulfs entire Scottish island used for anthrax experiments…
“Gruinard Island was uninhabited when the government commissioned scientists to find a way to weaponise anthrax to counter a potential biological weapon developed by the Nazis in the Second World War.”
“Drought: worries about thousands of trees on Strabrechtse Heide [Netherlands]…
“Not a drop of rain has fallen for many weeks.According to Staatsbosbeer (The Forestry Commission), this can be disastrous for many plants during this period. Last winter, for example, between 20,000 and 30,000 trees were planted on the Strabrechtse Heide.”
“More than 10,000 hectares of forest burning in Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukraine says…
“Lyudmila Denisova, commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights said the fires have led to an increased level of radioactive air pollution with a threat to neighbouring European countries.”
“A German military half-track vehicle from World War II – which experts have searched for decades – has re-emerged from the River Po in Northern Italy which has suffered severe drought…
“The vehicle has been found and recovered in Sermide, in the province of Mantua. It was pushed into the river by the retreating German troops in April 1945…”
“Senegal’s water-stressed capital faces difficult future.
“Many residents of the Senegalese metropolis Dakar get up in the middle of the night hoping to collect water from their taps, which mostly run dry. “We wake up at 4 or 5 am to get water, says Sidy Fall, 44, in her kitchen in a working-class neighbourhood, filled with large bottles of stored water.”
“Uncontrolled locust infestations in W Cape [South Africa] poses severe threat to food security…
“Swarms of locusts continue to wreak havoc in parts of the province some of which are experiencing severe drought. Experts called for an urgent intervention to control the outbreak to protect the hard-earned gains made by easing Covid-19 regulations and to avoid further increasing food prices.”
“Drought kills 92,000 livestock in Simanjiro [Tanzania]…
“A total of 92,047 livestock have died due to climate change that has led to drought in Simanjiro in Manyara region. The situation that has also led to drying up of water sources has claimed lives of 46, 028 cows, 21,046 sheep, 21,070 goats and 2003 donkeys.”
“India and Pakistan have been under a relentless heat wave for weeks. Here are some March records in main stations:
“Kandla 42.7C on 28th March; Jammu 37.3C and Ganganagar 41.7C on 27th March; Nawabshah 45.5C [113.9F] on 27th and 28th March – national Pakistan March record tied.”
“Odisha: Forest Fire Rages In Similipal, Firefighting Stepped Up.
“Forest fires that erupted around Similipal wildlife sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha have raised a concern over threat to biodiversity. Efforts are underway by the forest officials and fire services department to control the fire before being spread to large part of the forest…”
“Exceptional warmth in Tibet. Some temperatures recorded on 28th March: Lhasa (3650m) 23.7C [74.7F]; Xigaze (Shigatse-3837m) 23.6C new monthly record (dew point dropped to -30C); Tingri (4302m) 19.3C new monthly record; Base Camp Everest (5315m) +9.8C; Camp II Everest (6464m) -1.2C.”
“Flash flood warning for 8 Southern Thailand provinces…
“The situation is likely to be severe in some areasand the department assures the public that strict incident response plans are in place. The department is asking people situated in these eight provinces to closely monitor the weather forecast…”
“Melting faster than ever, Indonesia’s little-known glacier may disappear by 2025…
“The tropical glacier, one of a handful left in the world, lies on a mountain near Puncak Jaya in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua. It has undergone a rapid loss of ice coverage and thickness in the past two decades…”
“Flash floods on Gold Coast [Australia] after record March rain, waterways swell in northern NSW…
“Rainfall totals between 200 to 350 millimetres since 9am on Monday exceeded predications around the Gold Coast. Coplicks Bridge, in Tallebudgera, received 348mm [13.7 inches] in 24 hours. Felim Hannify from the Bureau of Meteorology said the 292mm deluge at the Gold Coast Seaway set “an all-time March record” for the area.”
“Sydney residents have good reason to be sick and tired of rain. The NSW capital is set to break its 80-year record for rainfall in March, Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Jonathan How says.”
“More heavy rain forecast for flood-hit Tairāwhiti region [New Zealand.
“More heavy rain is expected in flood-hit Gisborne and the Wairoa District… Tairāwhiti was hit by about 48 hours of heavy rain last week, with flood waters inundating some homes and damaging key routes, such as State Highway 35.”
“Anglo Looks to the Sea as Water Scarcity Hits Chile Copper Mines…
“At a cost of $500 million to $1 billion, the desalination project probably wouldn’t be ready for another four or five years. For now, Los Bronces is shifting away from freshwater by recycling from tailings dams and using local industrial water.”
“Hello heatwave. Temperatures of 45C [113F] are forecast for Mexico.
“Many were complaining every time a new cold front entered the country and asked that spring please arrive; Well, here it is: The National Meteorological Service (SMN) released its forecast this week with a heat wave that will cause maximum temperatures of up to 45ºC in several states of Mexico.”
“Climate groups say a change in coding can reduce bitcoin energy consumption by 99%.
“Bitcoin mining already uses as much energy as Sweden, according to some reports, and its booming popularity is revitalizing failing fossil fuel enterprises in the US. But all that could change with a simple switch in the way it is coded, according to a campaign launched on Tuesday.”
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“Satellite data shows entire Conger ice shelf has collapsed in Antarctica. An ice shelf about the size of Rome has completely collapsed in East Antarctica within days of record high temperatures.
“The Conger ice shelf, which had an approximate surface area of 1,200 sq km, collapsed around 15 March, scientists said on Friday.”
“‘Shocking’ and ‘bonkers’: Antarctica heat is a warning for higher food prices…
“…widespread failure of the global maize harvest was deemed almost impossible without human-caused warming. But that could happen every one in 14 years if temperatures rise only a little further.”
“Scots firefighters have spent hours tackling a huge wildfire on the Isle of Skye. Fire crews from across the Highlands were dispatched to fight the raging flames on Thursday.
“Crews sent to tackle the wildfire have been sharing dramatic pictures of the flames. Meanwhile, nearby residents have commented that they have “never seen it like this” before.”
“Today is the 17th sunny day this month in the Netherlands. The total number of sunshine hours reached 211 hours this afternoon. With that, the previous record for sunniest March on record – 208 hours of sunshine in 2014 – is officially broken, Weer. nl reports.”
“Record of Highest Daily Temperature Variation in Hungary Broken…
“According to the OMSZ, the lowest temperature in Szécsény was -7.5 degrees in the morning and reached 23.6 degrees in the afternoon. These high daily temperature fluctuations are due to the extremely dry air that prevails in the region.”
“Thousands of Wildfires in Hungary So Far This Year.
“This year 5,600 wildfires have broken out in Hungary, affecting 11,500 hectares… A nationwide ban on lighting fires has been in place since March 10 as Hungary has had very little rainfall in the past few months.”
“Dams overflow after nine days of rain [Valencia, Spain – on course for its wettest March on record].
“Authorities in the Valencia region have been forced to drain eight dams after nine days of continuous rain that has caused major flooding, rock falls, landslides and the closure of ports. Forecasts as at Friday March 25 indicate that more rain is on the way…”
“Deforestation on the rise as poverty soars in Nigeria.
“Akure-Ofosu Forest Reserve was established to help protect what is now one of largest remaining tracts of rainforest in Nigeria, and is home to many species. But fire and logging is rampant in the reserve, with satellite data showing it lost 44% of its primary forest cover in just two decades…”
“Hunger forces thousands to cross from Angola into Namibia – in pictures…
“The worst drought in 40 years has devastated crops and killed livestock across southern Angola, sending food prices soaring. The threat of famine is forcing people to migrate south to seek help across the border.”
“Photos: Drought in Somalia worsened by funding gap, Ukraine war.
“Across the Horn of Africa, millions of people are facing severe hunger as a result of the worst drought in the region in 40 years. As the situation deteriorates, aid agencies fear that a focus on the Ukraine crisis is likely to overwhelm the agenda and donors at a critical time…”
“The island of Madagascar, just off the east coast of Africa, has been hit by five natural disasters in less than two months, including two major cyclones. More than 200 people have died and 460,000 have been left without shelter. The eastern city of Mananjary has been practically wiped off the map.”
“Indian Ocean hit by six heatwaves in 2021, temp rising by 0.15 degrees Celsius per decade.
“With the effects of climate change becoming more and more visible, the marine world is set to face the brunt of ocean warming. The Indian Ocean witnessed six marine heatwaves in 2021 over a period of 52 days. The situation was grim in the Bay of Bengal…”
“Much of North Korea’s wheat and barley crops has died due to extreme winter drought.
“According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, only 13.3mm of precipitation fell nationwide in South Korea between December of last year and February of this year.”
“Flash flooding hits Sydney suburbs as rain bomb hammers the city – and it’s going to rain until next month up and down Australia’s east coast.
“Parts of Sydney are underwater as severe thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the city and continued north towards towns devastated by late February’s once-in a century floods.”
“NIWA meteorologists say the 103 mm [4.1 inches] of rain from 4am-5am recorded at Maungatapere near Whangārei [NZ] on Monday 21 March is a new national hourly rainfall record for a low elevation station.
“The previous record was set 56 years ago on 16 February 1966 at Whenuapai in northwestern Auckland with 100.6 mm.”
“Torrential rain and thunderstorms, which have caused flooding across the North Island this week, have not stopped two peat fires which have been burning for months in the Far North.
“The heavy rain hit Northland on Sunday night and Monday morning, causing flash flooding, road closures and slips in parts of the region.”
“While Auckland and Wellington have been swept by severe thunderstorms, the South Island witnessed a return of summer with 28.1C [82.6F] at Invercargill, unprecedented heat for end of March.”
“Tasmania’s forests are burning more as climate change dries them out. Our old tools can’t fight these new fires.
“The summer of 2021-22 will be remembered for the extraordinarily destructive flooding across eastern Australia. At the same time, however, western Tasmania was experiencing extreme drought, with some areas receiving their lowest rainfall on record.”
“Giving up’: Amazon is losing its resilience under human pressure, study show.
“Researchers found that three-quarters of the Amazon has lost some resilience, or ability to regain biomass after disturbance. This loss of resilience is especially high in regions close to human activity and with less rainfall.”
“Paraguay’s meager output of soybeans this year will prevent it from capitalizing on soaring international prices, it was reported in Asunción. Due to the drought, Paraguay’s production is expected barely reach 2.97 million tons, 68% less than in 2020/21…”
“More than 4,200 hectares are burning in 33 forest fires across Mexico.
“There are currently 33 forest fires burning across the country as of Thursday. Mexico’s National Forestry Commission (Conafor), along with National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC), said in a press conference that more than 1,500 forest fire fighters are battling those burning blazes.”
“Fire danger for the Northern Plains and Western record-breaking heat through the weekend [US].
“Gusty winds and low relative humidity lead to a fire risk for the Northern Plains while record-breaking temperatures set up for the Western United States.”
“Three bodies were found Thursday in a submerged vehicle, authorities said, after a powerful storm dumped record rain amounts in Alabama.
“The bodies of a 72-year-old man along with two women ages 53 and 42 were recovered from an SUV in Holt, Alabama, after stormwater receded, the Tuscaloosa Police Department said in a statement.”
“As Climate Fears Mount, Some in U.S. Are Deciding to Relocate.
“As wildfires worsen and sea levels rise, a small but growing number of Americans are choosing to move to places such as New England or the Appalachian Mountains that are seen as safe havens from climate change. Researchers say this phenomenon will intensify in the coming decades.”
“Chief of British Columbia First Nation struck by wildfires, floods says moving may be safest bet…
“Chief Arnie Lampreau of the Shackan Indian Band told B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth and Transportation Minister Rob Fleming during their visit on Thursday that the threat of extreme weather is a constant concern.”
“Canadian farmers face drought threat as global wheat, canola prices soar.
“Canada’s farmers may face another drought this year, just as the world counts on the breadbasket nation to grow bigger wheat and canola crops to ease food inflation fuelled by the Russia-Ukraine war.”
“Researchers first to sample permafrost CO2 emissions during fall and winter…
“[The research] dispels hopes that the fall and winter months might offer a reprieve from Arctic permafrost emissions; and with climate change making the winter less harsh, emissions from Arctic latitudes only stand to amplify as the years unfold.”
“Climate crisis causing birds to lay eggs up to a month earlier than 100 years ago…
“Bird species nesting in northern parts of the US have moved their egg-laying up by an average of 25 days, according to a study using eggs gathered by collectors over the last century, along with the detailed notes, including exact dates they were taken.”
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“Shifts in El Niño May Be Driving Climates Extremes in Both Hemispheres.
“Global warming is shifting cyclical temperature swings in the Pacific Ocean, and that affects floods in Australia, fires in South America and even temperature in the polar regions.”
“How simultaneous record-smashing heatwaves hitting Antarctica and the Arctic will impact wildlife…
“If the warm conditions cause sea ice to break up earlier than normal, it could have dire impacts for many animals. For example, sea ice is a crucial habitat for polar bears, enabling them to hunt seals and travel long distances.”
“New study says an earlier spring could jeopardize the Arctic tundra’s ability to store carbon.
“Because of climate change… the snowmelt now occurs earlier each year. This results in a longer growing season for tough tundra plants like shrubs and sedges: the so-called “greening” of the Arctic.”
“How the Inuit are reshaping Arctic climate science…
“…2021 has been too wet and warm. All through October, Baffin Island languished beneath a heat dome. Children wore spring jackets with their Halloween costumes instead of parkas. The water stayed open around Pond Inlet. By mid-November people still can’t hunt or travel on the ice…”
“Permafrost thawing faster than expected due to extreme summer rainfall…
“As extreme rainfall events become more frequent thanks to a warmer climate, the permafrost may thaw even faster than under the influence of rising temperatures alone… An important finding was that the effect of an extremely wet summer lasted for several years.”
“Firefighters spend second day at scene of Ben Lomond wildfire [Scotland]…
“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was first alerted to the blaze at 2.15pm on Tuesday, March 22. Emergency services last night said they would return to the scene during daylight hours as firefighters has been working in “difficult terrain to extinguish the fire”.”
“Huge wildfire spreads [Caernarfon, N Wales] and sees fire services urge people to close windows and doors…
“The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents in Y Fron, Rhosgadfan and Rhostryfan to keep windows and doors closed. A spokesperson said: “We’re monitoring the fire but there remains considerable smoke in these areas”.”
“Alpes-Maritimes [France] already on drought warning after unusually dry winter.
“Farmers are calling for authorities to take action, with one union boss saying: ‘We either continue to water roundabouts to please tourists or we prioritise the agriculture which feeds us’.”
More on this alarming situation: “Forest fires have erupted in the vicinity of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, with Ukraine claiming that Russian control of the abandoned power plant is hampering efforts to control the flames.
“At least seven fires have been spotted within Chernobyl’s exclusion zone via satellite imagery taken by the European Space Agency…”
“Heavy rain causes flooding and dramatic rescues in Spain’s Valencia area…
“The Magro River overflowed in Algemessi and Guadassuar; the Palencia River in Sangut; the Belcaire River in Moncofa; and the Barranc del Carraixet in Alboraira, where 15 people had to be evacuated.”
“Among rolling hills around the southern tip of majestic Lake Kivu, huge layers of plastic waste ride the water and block the turbines of the largest hydroelectric plant in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ruzizi dam is polluted by thousands of bottles, cans and other objects…”
“Kenya is living its harshest drought in its historywith multiple crop failures and loss of livestock. Up to 3.5 million Kenyans might face food shortage in the coming months.
“Temperatures are constantly at record high levels: Nakuru at 1900m above sea level rose to 32.5C [90.5F] yesterday.”
“At least seven people died due to flash flooding in the southern part of Ethiopia, local government officials have said.
“The incident happened in Halaba Kulito town in southern Ethiopia on Tuesday night as victims were returning back from the market and caught up by the flash flood…”
“Cholera, cyclones and flooding: Malawi faces cholera emergency amidst severe climate events.
“Cyclone Gombe has battered southern Malawi, bringing heavy rains to the districts of Machinga and Mangochi and prompting a cholera emergency. Currently, 19 cholera cases and 1 death have been reported.”
“The U.N. refugee agency and partners are working with Mozambique’s government to aid thousands of families devastated by Cyclone Gombe, which struck the island nation earlier this month.”
“Very warm conditions in the Southern Indian Ocean islands. On 23rd March the Dzoudzi Int. Airport of Mayotte (French territory) rose to 33.8C, a new record high for March.
“In Agalega Island (territory of Mauritius) 34.7C [92.8F], near the Mauritian March record of 35.4C.”
“UN Assistance Mission warns that water is ‘dangerously’ scarce in Iraq…
“The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq has said that water is dangerously scarce in Iraq… Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert emphasised the dangers of water scarcity in the country as a “risk multiplier”, stating she had witnessed “the many challenges Iraq is facing… first hand”.”
“Middle East increasingly reliant on desalination plants as water shortages loom…
“While desalination is being used ever more widely – there are more than 19,000 desalination plants around the world – it requires large amounts of energy. This typically translates into carbon emissions, with the vast desalination and power plant at Jebel Ali, for example, being largely gas powered.”
“March heat breaks 52-year record in Ludhiana [Punjab, India]…
“Punjab Agricultural University data shows that the average temperature recorded in March this year is the highest since 1970, when the university first started maintaining a record of temperature and rainfall.”
“China Faces Worst Crop Conditions Ever Due to Climate Change.
“More extreme weather caused by rising global temperatures — compounded by geopolitical turmoil and the pandemic — is hindering China’s effort to ensure food supplies for its 1.4 billion population.”
“Domestic violence spike expected in flood-ravaged northern NSW.
“As floodwaters threatened the NSW Northern Rivers region, domestic violence survivors were faced with the reality that they may come face-to-face with their perpetrators at evacuation centres.”
“Australia’s carbon credit scheme ‘largely a sham’, says whistleblower who tried to rein it in.
“A whistleblower who spent years working on the integrity of the Australian government’s carbon credit system has launched an extraordinary attack on the scheme, describing it as a fraud that is hurting the environment and has wasted more than $1bn in taxpayer funding.”
“Some of the rainfall figures have exceeded the one in 100 year levels, with Te Puia having 236mm [9.3 inches] between 6pm and midnight. The Upper Hikuwai River experienced 234mm over the past 24 hours, with Mata, at the headwaters of the Waiapu receiving 234mm…”
“Chilean women lead the fight against water scarcity.
“Chile, with 76% of its territory affected by water shortages, is suffering from the most severe water crisis in the entire western hemisphere, according to Greenpeace. Experts blame the scarcity of rainfall – 2021 was the fourth driest year ever recorded – but also on the water ownership regime.”
“Drought threatens fertile fields of South America’s Southern Cone.
“With the war in Ukraine disrupting exports of wheat, the world looks to the agricultural powerhouses of South America’s Southern Cone as an alternative source of food, but the region’s farmers and ranchers are struggling under a drought that some fear could become permanent due to climate change.”
“Heavy rains and floods in the Paraguayan capital force to suspend the Asunciónico Festival…
“In a statement, festival organizers announced their decision to cancel the first day of concerts “due to severe weather conditions and to preserve the safety” of the public, performers and their team. Machine Gun Kelly, decided to provide an impromptu show for his fans, in front of his hotel in Asunción.”
“Heat wave causes temperatures above 40 degrees in Yucatan and Oaxaca.
“The municipality of Peto, in Yucatan, reported the highest temperature so far this year with 42 degrees [107.6F]… The National Water Commission warned of rainfall records well below average and even a drought of 20% throughout the territory.”
“California’s record-dry start to the year is converging with record-high temperatures as an early spring heat wave settles over large swaths of the state.
“Multiple temperature records were shattered Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, including some that were nearly a century old.”
“As of Monday, wildfire potential continued to increase for large, difficult-to-control wildfires in Southwest Texas, specifically for areas near Del Rio, San Angelo, San Antonio and Laredo. State, local and federal first responders have been increasingly busy with recent response efforts.”
“At least one person dead as giant tornado tears through New Orleans…
“New Orleans, no stranger to natural disasters, was stunned by the more unusual occurrence of a tornado as the giant dark funnel cloud loomed over the city, illuminated by urban lights. Guy McInnes, president of St Bernard parish, said that the area was more used to hurricanes than tornadoes.”
“Severe thunderstorms bring large hailstones to Florida…
“…the National Weather Service issued only the second warning for large hail in the state since 2002. Golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail was reported in a number of locations around the densely populated Orlando metro area.”
“The world’s forests do more than just store carbon, new research finds.
“Researchers from the US and Colombia found that overall forests keep the planet at least half of a degree Celsius cooler when biophysical effects – from chemical compounds to turbulence and the reflection of light – are combined with carbon dioxide.”
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“The Gulf Stream continues to slow down, new data shows, with freshwater creating an imbalance in the current, pushing it closer to a Collapse point.
“Record-setting cold snap hits Europe, stunning spring crops.
“Cyprus is sweltering under an extremely hot spell this month, following the coldest March on record, said the meteorological service.
“March was twice as wet as normal in Mallorca…
“Bees Desert the World’s Oldest Farms in Morocco Amid Severe Drought.
“Algeria feels the cost of drought and war…
“Iran’s Capital Faces Serious Water Shortage In Coming Months.
“Karachi [Pakistan] remains parched as temperatures soar.
“Northwest India continues to swelter under grip of heatwave [after India’s hottest March on record].
“March 2022 in Hong Kong was extremely warm. Average temperature was 25.0C [77F], 3.1C above the 91-20 norm and was the hottest March on record.
“Historic cold spell in Thailand: After the cool days, April low records were broken in the Eastern part of the Gulf. In some cases tonight was the first non-tropical April night on records.
“Hundreds of thousands of fish dead after NSW floods.
“British father and son, 9, killed in Australian mountain landslide…
“The arrival of a three-day rain bomb will force Sydneysiders to bid farewell to the sun from Wednesday, as a tropical cyclone threatens to wreak havoc in southeast Queensland.
“Record heat in New Caledonia a French Territory in Oceania. Today 4 April the capital Noumea rose to 36.1C [97F], destroying the previous April record of 33.2C (Apr 1957).
“Japan flocks to cherry blossom parties in a time of climate change…
“Landslides Kill At Least 16 People in Rio de Janeiro State in the Aftermath of Massive Flooding and Heavy Rain.
“Peru drought: Lima could run dry by 2050.
“Bird populations in Panama rainforest in severe decline, study finds…
“I’m a Scientist in California. Drought Is Worse Than We Thought…
“Temperatures in Northern California will soar into the 90-degree range this week, marking this year’s second big early-spring heat wave, forecasts suggest.
“Empty canals, dead cotton fields: Arizona farmers are getting slammed by water cuts in the West.
“A Utah town is running dry. Its solution stoked an age-old water war…
“Round three of tornadoes coming to the South [after an unprecedentedly active March].
“‘It’s now or never’: World’s top climate scientists issue ultimatum on critical temperature limit…
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