“Coral Reef Cover, Biodiversity, and Fish Catches Have Declined by Half Since the 1950s.
“Coral reefs around the world are under threat because of climate change, overfishing, pollution, and more… the findings show that the significant loss in coral reef coverage has led to an equally significant loss in the ability of the reef to provide basic services, including food and livelihoods.”
“All major Bering Sea crab stocks are down alarmingly this season, surveys indicate.
“Alaska’s Bering Sea crabbers are reeling from the devastating news that all major crab stocks are down substantially, based on summer survey results, and the Bristol Bay red king crab fishery will be closed for the first time in over 25 years.”
“Melting glacier reveals forest entombed by ice 1,300 years ago in southern Alaska.
“Remnants of a grand forest that vanished 1,300 years ago have begun to reappear in Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park. The ancient trees that populated the forest are tumbling from the receding Exit Glacier, and they’re showing up along the banks of Exit Creek.”
“June’s heatwave was deadliest weather event in Canadian history.
“A preliminary report from a panel of experts finds it was the deadliest weather event in this country’s history by a factor of three and thanks to climate change, it may happen again, sooner than later. The next worst weather incident was a heatwave in Montreal in 2010.”
“First significant rain in eight months forecasted for Salem [Oregon] this weekend.
“The warmest summer in Salem’s recorded history capped off months with lower precipitation than average. Oregon climatologists say increased heat and more severe droughts will continue to become more common.”
“California wildfires burn into [four] groves of giant sequoia trees…
“Firefighters have placed special aluminum wrapping around the base of the General Sherman Tree, the world’s largest by volume at 52,508 cubic feet (1,487 cubic meters), as well as some other sequoias and buildings.”
“Stunning photos show drought’s impact on huge California reservoir.
“Bay Area News Group photojournalist Nhat V. Meyer went out to the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County this week and took pictures in approximately the same places that he did in January 2019. The reservoir is one of the largest in California. The results are startling.”
“Climate change and drought threaten a way of life for Arizona farmers…
“The water situation is dire in the state of Arizona, which is facing its 22nd year of drought. Despite some relief from the annual monsoons, daily temperatures in the state are still hitting record highs, and local rivers are running dry.”
“Climate Scientists Forecast High Temperatures Into the Fall… The Western drought will likely expand eastward, spreading to nearly all of Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska…
“Five states had their warmest June through August in 127 years of record-keeping.”
“The number of victims of flooding in La Mojana, Sucre [Colombia] rose to 36,000.
“The number of victims of flooding in the La Mojana subregion in Sucre continues to increase, while the emergency grows due to the currents of the Cauca River. The situation also occurs in the towns of the San Jorge subregion…”
“Brazil’s worst drought in nearly a century is starting to show its potential damage to corporate results.
“Votorantim’s aluminum unit CBA, one of the country’s largest makers of the metal, said Thursday its Ebitda can dwindle by as much as 180-million reais ($34.2-million) in the second half of the year.”
“Will we see record numbers of insects in Britain this autumn?
“… this year’s erratic summer weather – which saw heatwaves in England followed by weeks of warm but overcast conditions and sudden burst of torrential rainfall while Scotland and Northern Ireland basked in record temperatures – could cause an even bigger population explosion than usual.”
“Malpensa: Milan airport [Italy] under water in flash floods…
“Malpensa recorded a rainfall of 87 millimetres [3.4 inches] in one hour and 40 minutes, reports news agency ANSA which, by way of comparison, said the rainfall per month in April and May was 75 milllimetres.”
“Local authorities say about 50% of this year’s production was destroyed as Greece faced its worst heatwave in decades. About 90% of the baby mussel seed that would grow into next year’s production also died.”
“Africa’s largest forest is at risk of deforestation as Gabon’s oil revenues plummet.
“Gabon, which has diligently cared for the forest for nearly three decades, says it will not be able to protect it from deforestation as the country’s oil revenues collapse in future years.”
“On 16th September the village of Tubu in the north of the country rose to 42.3C [108F] which is the new record of highest temperature ever in the country in September, 0.3C above the record set last year at the same place.”
“Droughts or storms? The dire dilemma of Zimbabwe climate migrants.
“For many farmers who migrated to the country’s Eastern Highlands, hopes for a better life are turning into a nightmare amid tropical storms and cyclones.”
“Desolate villages face famine in Madagascar drought.
“Nothing to eat, nothing to plant. The last rain in Ifotaka fell in May, for two hours. Across Madagascar’s vast southern tip, drought has transformed fields into dust bowls. More than one million people face famine.”
“Climate change is now recognised as one of the main drivers and catalysts of wars across the world — especially in Asia and Africa. The impact of extreme weather in the form of a succession of droughts is one of the main factors that brought such a swift victory for the Taliban last month.”
“Residents have joined firefighters to battle major wildfires in Ghaladash area of Meghri community. The local municipality had appealed to the community to join the firefighting efforts with SUVs and necessary equipment.”
“Lucknow [India] inundated with record 228.6 mm [9 inches] of rainfall, more in store.
“Statewide, 14 people were killed and many hurt in rain-related incidents. The downpour brought life to a grinding halt in the state capital as roads caved in, trees fell, alleys got inundated and water entered houses.”
“This year’s giant Antarctic ozone hole probably due to climate change…
“”It’s still a matter of research to fully understand the connection between the ozone recovery and climate change, but we know that there is a coupling between ozone depletion and temperature,” Vincent-Henri Peuch, director of the European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service… told Space…”
“…Consider these facts: the source of much of the world’s food – seeds – is mostly in the control of just four corporations; half of all the world’s cheeses are produced with bacteria or enzymes manufactured by a single company; one in four beers drunk around the world is the product of one brewer; from the US to China, most global pork production is based around the genetics of a single breed of pig…”
“Animals died in ‘toxic soup’ during Earth’s worst mass extinction: A warning for today…
“A recent study published by an international team of researchers including Professor and Head of the Department of Geosciences Tracy Frank and Professor Chris Fielding, both newly arrived at UConn, has identified a new cause of extinction during extreme warming events: toxic microbial blooms.”
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“Government spokesperson Gabriel Attal announced on Wednesday that a state of emergency for natural disaster would be recognised next week in the Gard department in the south east of France after violent storms caused major damage…
““Nothing suggested an event of this magnitude,” confirmed Marc Pontaud, an expert from Météo-France. “244 mm [9.6 inches] in three hours at Saint-Dionisy is exceptional,” he insisted, recalling that the absolute record in the Gard was 216.4 mm at Saint-Martial on 19 September 2020.”
“Heavy rain causes more than 120 floods in Alentejo [Portugal]…
“In the district of Évora, 193 firefighters, municipal civil protection services and GNR were involved in the operations. According to the District Command for Relief Operations (CDOS) of Beja, 47 floods were registered in the district.”
“Tower Bridge: Heavy rain in London causes flooding on roads and tube lines.
“Footage taken by a bus passenger shows Tower Bridge deep in rainwater as vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians struggle to make their way over the bridge.”
“Pollution is damaging UK rivers more than public thinks, report says.
“Rivers, streams and freshwater marshes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being devastated by diffuse agricultural pollution and sewage, according to a new report.”
“For cork collector Khaled Warhani, the wildfires that devastated part of northern Tunisia’s lush woodland this summer were a warning of how the changing climate will hurt his livelihood.”
“South Sudan: 380,000 People Displaced By Floods and Violence – UN.
“At least 380,000 people from six states in South Sudan have been displaced by flash floods and numerous waves of inter-communal clashes, according to the United Nations Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.”
“Drought puts 2.1 million Kenyans at risk of starvation.
“The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said people living in 23 counties across the arid north, northeastern and coastal parts of the country will be in “urgent need” of food aid over the next six months…”
“Over 400 families face starvation after hailstorm wreaks havoc in Rukungiri [Uganda].
“Over 400 families in the four villages of Buhandagazi, Kanombe, Kyeshero, Rwenanura, all in Nyabitete parish… face starvation after hailstorms ravaged their plantations and gardens.”
“Climate change is already taking its toll on Israel’s health system, with both premature deaths from exposure to extreme heat and weather-linked hospital visits on the rise.
“But the Health Ministry has no action plan or any specific budget for dealing with the consequences of climate change.”
“Here’s how many weather, rain records Delhi has broken in last 1 year… The past year has seen a lot of records being broken in Delhi, for which the experts point towards climate change and global warming.
“Here’s a list of all the records in past one year as compiled by Hindustan Times:”
“India floods: Rescuers carry people to safety over raging floodwaters in Gujarat.
“National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials have joined rescue operations to help evacuate people to higher ground after heavy rain has caused several parts of India’s western Gujarat state to flood.” [Video]
“China is currently with 3 heat waves at the same time. One in the northwest (Xinjiang), one in the southwest and one in the southeast. In all these regions max. temperatures will shoot above 35C / 95F for several more days.”
“Typhoon-ravaged Batanes [Philippines] under state of calamity…
“The provincial government of Batanes has declared a state of calamity following the “massive destruction” brought by Typhoon Kiko (international name: Chanthu)… Kiko “severely affected” 100% of the province’s population and left initial damage worth P258 million…”
“Australian ‘Black Summer’ wildfires produced almost twice as much CO2 as all Australians in a year.
“The Dutch team of scientists from the VU and SRON now determine the total CO2 emissions at over 700 billion kilograms. That is nearly double the annual emissions from fossil fuel consumption across Australia and comparable to annual emissions from air travel globally.”
“Mural shows drought impact on Argentine stretch of Parana River.
“A boy whose image is reflected in a parched section of the Parana River is the subject of the latest mural by Argentine artist Martin Ron, a work that captures the severe drought impact on that waterway as it meanders through San Nicolas de los Arroyos…”
“Possible cases of cholera detected in Tula [Mexico] after floods…
“The overflowing of the Tula River and the opening of the gates in dams such as Taxhimay and Endho , caused that streets, shops and houses were under the residual water coming from drains of the City and State of Mexico.”
“Ancient sequoia trees threatened by growing wildfire in California’s Sierra Nevada.
“The flames are burning so intensely that park officials fear that the world’s largest trees could be in peril. “There is a threat to the groves. It is a serious threat,” said Mark Ruggiero, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks fire information officer.”
“Thousands of salmon washing up dead on California creek banks due to climate crisis.
“The salmon population in California is plummeting due to conditions linked to the climate crisis. The state’s Fish and Wildlife Service reported that thousands of dead Chinook salmon have been found on banks of Butte Creek this year…”
“Pasture conditions in the US are the worst they’ve been since 2012. That’s bad for inflation…
“Less quality pasture means less food for livestock and other animals, which could lead to higher prices for meat and dairy products—or even a shortage. It also means more yellow and brown in typically green landscapes.”
“‘Despondent’: Battered Louisiana city gets more rain from Nicholas; 100,000 without power in Texas.
“…the remnants of Hurricane Nicholas slid across the Gulf Coast from the Lone Star State into Louisiana, drenching a region still staggering from Hurricane Ida’s wrath…”
“Toxic Stormwater: The Less Obvious, Often Unknown Danger of Flooding…
“When it rains, stormwater runs over land and lawn, sidewalks and streets, pavements and parking lots collecting whatever is in its way. The water gathers fertilizers, pesticides, phosphates, gasoline, heavy metals, litter, plastic and more.”
“Study finds rapid increase in global light pollution in last 25 years.
“Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years, new research shows. This figure only includes light visible via satellites, and scientists estimate the true increase may be significantly higher – up to 270% globally, and 400% in some regions.”
“Biden Urges Climate Action: ‘We Don’t Have Much More Than 10 Years’.
“President Biden spent two days warning about the climate crisis and promising that his administration would work to confront it, but Congress is not aligned on the solution.”
“Northern Hemisphere had historic temperatures and second hottest summer on record, NOAA says.
“Three months among the hottest on record, including a chart-topping July, made this summer the second hottest in the Northern Hemisphere since record keeping began more than 140 years ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Tuesday.”
“The number of extremely hot days every year when the temperature reaches 50C has doubled since the 1980s, a global BBC analysis has found.
“They also now happen in more areas of the world than before, presenting unprecedented challenges to human health and to how we live.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58494641
“Why We’re Experiencing So Many Unusually Hot Summer Nights [USA]…
“Minimum temperatures were the hottest since 1895 for every state on the West Coast and parts of the Northeast.
“3rd person dies in Mississippi highway collapse…
“The collapse on Highway 26 outside Lucedale in George County, which occurred during torrential rain brought by Hurricane Ida caused seven vehicles to crash into the washed-out roadway.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/mississippi-hurricane-ida-b1919579.html
“Spain wildfire: almost 1,000 emergency workers fighting blaze.
“Almost 1,000 firefighters and emergency workers are battling one of the most intractable Spanish wildfires in recent years as the blaze rages for a sixth day, after devouring at least 7,400 hectares of land in the southern region of Andalucía and forcing the evacuation of more than 2,600 people.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/13/spain-wildfire-emergency-workers-fighting-blaze-andalucia
“August 2021 in Cyprus was once again extremely hot with a temp. anomaly of +2.5C above the 81-10 baseline. This is the 14th consecutive warmer than average in Cyprus.
“All past 14 months had positive anomalies between +0.5C and +3.5C above average. Staggering.”
https://twitter.com/extremetemps/status/1437389719743221768
“Israeli government report sounds alarm over record Red Sea temperatures, marine trash.
“An annual national monitoring study conducted in the Gulf of Eilat… found rising surface sea temperatures, concentrations of trash on the seabed that are 1,000 times greater than those in the Mediterranean Sea, and considerable damage to corals caused by a massive storm in March 2020.”
https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-report-sounds-alarm-over-record-red-sea-temperatures-marine-trash/
“‘A Miserable Existence’: Farmers Feed Animals Cardboard As Kazakh Drought Bites.
“Kazakh farmers have taken to feeding their animals a sludge made of cardboard and water amid a drought that they say is the worst in living memory. It’s estimated that thousands of animals have died, plunging farmers into poverty…”
https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-drought-animals-cardboard/31457939.html
“Water inflow into Iranian dams declines 47% yr/yr…
“The sudden increase in temperature in Iran and the decline of rainfalls across the country have caused severe drought in the current year so that the energy ministry is implementing new programs for managing water and electricity consumption.” https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464955/Water-inflow-into-Iranian-dams-declines-47-yr-yr
“Afghan farmer exodus exacerbates rural crisis for Taliban rulers…
“The solar-powered well that helped irrigate Mohammad’s land has dried up, as have two nearby streams. This year’s drought was so bad that Mohammad’s family ran low on drinking water. “This summer we decided to leave.””
https://www.ft.com/content/adbe1394-cdf4-4908-b6d6-346c2c9fe4da
“Houses submerged by floods in Indonesia [photos]…
“Aerial photo provided by Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows houses submerged by floods due to high intensity of rain-fall and the overflow of Katingan river in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, Sept. 12, 2021.”
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-09/12/c_1310183576_2.htm
“Why a Warming Arctic Has the U.S. Coast Guard Worried About the Rest of the Country…
“That sea ice decline has critical effects on climate and weather, says oceanographer Larry Mayer, director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire, and the lead scientist on the Healy expedition.”
https://time.com/6095064/arctic-climate-change-coast-guard/
“World Faces Growing Risk of Food Shortages Due to Climate Change.
“Food supplies will struggle to keep pace with the world’s growing population as climate change sends temperatures soaring and droughts intensify, according to a report from Chatham House… Food prices are already near a decade high…” [Photo is from Madagascar; currently in famine after four years of drought].
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/world-faces-growing-risk-food-230100822.html
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“The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record. The United States had its hottest summer on record this year, narrowly edging out the previous milestone that was set 85 years ago during the Dust Bowl.
“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the average temperature this summer for the contiguous U.S. was 74 degrees Fahrenheit, or 2.6 degrees warmer than the long-term average.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/us-just-hottest-summer-record-rcna1957
“9th September 2021 was another historic day in the Death Valley with another world record beaten.
“The station located at the Badwater Basin recorded a 24 hours minimum temperature of 102F/38.9C which is the highest minimum temperature ever recorded in the world in September.”
https://twitter.com/extremetemps/status/1436302182920323076
“Lakes Powell and Mead may never recover… Depleted by drought, Lakes Powell and Mead were doomed from the beginning.
“A glimpse into the history of the Colorado River Basin system, how it was designed and the impacts of climate change shed light on why it was destined to fail.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/09/10/lake-powell-mead-drought-history/
“Crops Struggle As A Record-Dry Summer Follows A Record-Wet Spring For Parts Of The Eastern Plains [Colorado]…
“What’s hurting the most this summer is proso millet, which was the third-largest crop for Washington County, according to 2017 data from the USDA. “In our area for the most part, it’s a disaster,” Schneekloth said.”
https://www.cpr.org/2021/09/10/colorado-eastern-plains-agriculture-drought/
“Floating tombs, caskets vex grieving Louisiana residents after Ida floods cemeteries…
“Early assessments show damage to almost all of the 27 cemeteries in Ida’s path.
“Two killed as tornado rips through Italian island of Pantelleria.
“Two people have been killed and nine injured after a tornado tore through the Italian island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean, leaving a path of destruction. The whirlwind ripped off roofs and flipped over at least six cars, with residents describing the scene as “apocalyptic”.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/10/four-killed-as-tornado-rips-through-italian-island-of-pantelleria
“‘The climate crisis is a reality for all of us’: Africa’s unreported summer of extremes…
“Over the past few months, there have been deadly wildfires in Algeria, devastating flooding in countries including Uganda and Nigeria and severe drought conditions in southern Madagascar, driving widespread famine in the island nation.” https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/africa-extreme-weather-climate-change-b1907374.html
“9th September was the hottest September day ever in the Central African Republic. With 36.5C [97.7F] the capital Bangui beat the previous national monthly record of 36.1C which was set at Ndele.
“This is the 81st national monthly record of max. temperature of 2021 vs. 6 of minimum temperature.”
https://twitter.com/extremetemps/status/1436259052804247555
“At least nine dead in Burkina floods: official.
“Floods and other natural disasters in the West African state of Burkina Faso have claimed at least nine lives and injured 87 people since August, authorities said Thursday.”
https://guardian.ng/news/at-least-nine-dead-in-burkina-floods-official/
“Climate change and construction combine to disastrous effect in the Himalayas.
“This summer flash floods and landslides in India left people bereaved and displaced. Activists say poor urban planning, driven by tourism and urban growth, is exacerbating the impact of the climate crisis.”
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/climate-change-construction-effect-himalayas-7498640/
“On 10th September Sheung Shui in Hong Kong recorded 38.1C [100.58F] beating again the territorial record high of September.
“It will be a very long and intense heat wave throughout Guangdong and Guangxi Regions of China with many monthly records at stake.”
https://twitter.com/extremetemps/status/1436357243478450180
“Typhoon Conson kills 14 in Philippines, as another cyclone looms.
“At least 14 people died and seven remain missing after Typhoon Conson made landfall, crossing the Philippine archipelago’s central region earlier this week, while authorities prepared Friday for the arrival of Typhoon Chanthu in the country’s north.”
https://www.laprensalatina.com/typhoon-conson-kills-14-in-philippines-as-another-cyclone-looms/
“Super Typhoon Chanthu makes landfall in the Philippines before tracking toward Taiwan.
“Chanthu, known as Kiko in the Philippines, was one of the strongest storms this year, with sustained winds of 260 kph (160 mph) before landfall — equivalent in strength to a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane at its peak.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/11/asia/super-typhoon-chanthu-landfall-intl-hnk/index.html
“Climate change means Australia may have to abandon much of its farming.
“The findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change suggest Australia may have to jettison tracts of the bush unless there is a massive investment in climate-change adaptation and planning.”
https://phys.org/news/2021-09-climate-australia-abandon-farming.html
“Russia’s Yakutia province governor warns of more deadly wildfires next year.
“According to the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology, the wildfires in Yakutia accounted for almost 80% of the country’s total. Fires tear through Russian forest land every year, but they have become more intense in recent seasons amid unusually high temperatures…”
https://www.euronews.com/2021/09/10/us-russia-wildfires-yakutia
“Polar bears are inbreeding as climate change melts away Arctic ice, scientists say.
“Climate change is rapidly melting sea ice in the Arctic, causing “large-scale changes” in how polar bears are able to function, according to a new study. In Norway, scientists found, the bears are inbreeding as the species fights to survive.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polar-bears-inbreed-climate-change-arctic-ice-study/
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“This summer was Europe’s hottest on record as Mediterranean heat soared. Europe experienced its hottest summer on record this year and temperatures in the Mediterranean smashed records by large margins, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said Tuesday.
“Like much of the Northern Hemisphere, Europe was battered by extreme weather events over recent months, including record levels of rain that triggered deadly floods in Germany and Belgium, and heatwaves that contributed to wildfires in the south of the region.”
You may recall from my previous thread that summer 2021 was Russia’s hottest ever. “Russia’s 2020 temperatures were a record 3.22 degrees Celsius above the historical average, according to a new draft report by Environment Ministry experts published on Tuesday.
“The spike represents the first time temperatures have been over 3 C higher than the norm since measurements began…”
“Scotland records highest September temperature since 1906 weeks before COP26 climate conference. [Glasgow has had its hottest summer on record.]
“The Met Office confirmed a high of 28.6C [83.5F] had been reached in Charterhall in the Borders on Wednesday, making it the warmest September day north of the border for 115 years.”
“Wales records hottest September night ever as unseasonal heatwave continues.
“The record was set in Aberporth, where a minimum temperature of 20.5°C [68.9F] was recorded for a 24-hour period leading up to Wednesday, September 8. The Met Office also described this as a “tropical night” as temperatures remained over 20°C.”
“European Heat Wave: With a 24 hours minimum temperature of 26.3C / 79.3F (format 18 to 18 UTC), Pointe de Socoa on 7 September set the highest minimum temperature ever recorded in September in continental France.
“The minimum temperature of 26.3C at Pointe de Socoa is also its highest minimum in history for any month…”
“Flash flooding in south west France after record rainfall. Two months’ rainfall fell in just three hours on one town in south west France, leading to flash flooding as storms hit the country.
“Agen in the Lot-et-Garonne département recorded 129.6mm [5.1 inches] of rain in less than three hours, the highest ever recorded in the town, according to French weather forecaster Météo France.”
“Flash floods following torrential rains have left a swath of destruction across Sudan.
“Entire farms and villages have been swept away, the capital Khartoum has been hit hard, and essential road links disrupted, while there are concerns that floods will also inundate the camps hosting thousands of South Sudanese refugees.”
“From locusts to cyclones: The human cost of interlinked disasters.
“The huge locust swarm which hit the Horn of Africa in the Spring of 2020, and Cyclone Amphan, which struck the border region of India and Bangladesh in May that year, might not seem, on the face of it, to be connected…”
“Heatwave, drought and war leave Nagorno-Karabakh short of water…
““We haven’t seen rain in over 50 days and temperatures have peaked at a steady 30 degrees Celsius. Add to that the 70 to 80 thousand cubic meters more consumed monthly by the 15,000 new residents of the capital fleeing war and you get what we’re seeing…””
“Three new heatwave hotspots in India put large population at immediate health risk…
“North-Western, Central, and further to south-central region of the country are the new hotspot of intense heatwave events over the past half-century, a study, which found an increase in deadly Indian heat waves in recent years, stated.”
“Hong Kong set a new territorial monthly record today 8th September. With 37.4C [99.3F] Sheung Shui tied the record set at Ping Chau in September 2008.”
“Rapidly-intensifying Typhoon Chanthu headed for Taiwan and southern China.
“Typhoon Chanthu has rapidly intensified in the past 36 hours from a tropical depression into a severe typhoon… with maximum wind speeds of up to 233 kilometers per hour (145 miles per hour). It is likely Chanthu will expand into a super typhoon in the coming hours.”
“Following the heavy rainfall, major floods occurred in Minjiang, Tuojiang and Jialing rivers, three Yangtze tributaries. The flood in Qujiang exceeded the warning level, forming the Jialing River’s No 2 flood at 8 am on Monday. Yangtze is the longest river in China.”
“…120 millimeters [4.7 inches] of rain fell in Kaiyo Town, Tokushima Prefecture, in the hour to 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday. It added that in the hour to 11:30 a.m., 71 millimeters of rain fell in Minami Town in Tokushima Prefecture, and 44 millimeters fell in Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture. Mudslide alerts have been issued for both areas.”
“Floods submerge thousands of houses in Indonesia’s Kalimantan.
“Floods have submerged 15,439 houses and affected 25,443 people in 13 sub-districts of Katingan district, Central Kalimantan province… “The rains that have fallen since the last few days have caused the Katingan and Samba rivers to overflow,” the agency’s spokesperson Abdul Muhari said.”
“One dead and four missing people… swept away by an alluvium of stones , mud and part of the vegetation that descended by the La Estancia river of the Río Negro parish of the Baños de Agua Santa canton [Ecuador].
“Mexico: Flooding kills 17 hospital patients – most of whom were being treated for COVID-19.
“Torrential rain caused the River Tula in the state of Hidalgo to burst its banks on Tuesday, resulting in floods and power outages in the hospital and surrounding area.”
“Rare lightning sparks ‘apocalypse’ fears during Mexico earthquake.
“A rare natural light show flashed across Mexico’s sky after a powerful 7-magnitude earthquake rocked the country. Mexico City and beach resort Acapulco were shaken by the quake late on Tuesday (7 September).”
“Gulf Oil Spill Shows Risk From 18,000 Miles of Abandoned Pipe.
“The spill, roughly three miles from the Louisiana coast, is believed to have sprung from an abandoned 12-inch pipeline that still had oil inside. It appeared on Tuesday to have been contained, but not before it created an oily slick 14 miles long.”
“Half of NJ under flood and tornado watch a week after devastation from Storm Ida.
“More than half of New Jersey is under a flash flood watch, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), with tornadoes in the forecast, too. The alert comes as the Garden State recovers from the damage caused by the Ida storm just last week.”
“Storms Pack Tennis Ball-Sized Hail, Cause Thousands to Lose Power Across Chicago Area.
“As severe weather continues to move through the Chicago area, some southwestern suburbs are reporting wind gusts in excess of 70 miles per hour, along with tennis ball-sized hail, and thousands remain without power.”
“We need snow this winter. We need a lot of snow this winter. Last winter we had a fairly average snowpack. Then things went sideways in spring. It rarely rained. This coming winter we need a lot of snow and we need some rain in spring. Without it…”
“Northwest deer dying of drought-related viral disease.
“More white-tailed deer are dying in the Northwest of viruses… lab testing has found more white-tailed deer than normal have been infected with either bluetongue or epizootic hemorrhagic disease, known as EHD.”
“California’s wildfire season is ‘far from over’ as multiple massive blazes rage, official warns.
““This season is far from over,” Cal Fire Chief Thom Porter cautioned Tuesday. “We are on par with where we were last year. That’s sobering and that is the new reality.”“
“As fires blanket growing swathes of the West, scientists are beginning to understand more about how their smoke affects the transmission and severity of COVID-19 and other illnesses, and how it differs from that of other types of air pollution.”
“Climate change and pollution make allergies worse: ‘Like pouring salt on the wound’…
“Pollutants such as ozone, nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter produced by automobile exhaust and industrial power plants can ramp up allergens circulating in the air, making you sicker in the process.”
“Avocados, vanilla and many other wild crops face extinction.
“…vanilla, which is native to South and Central America, is the fastest spice that is going extinct; second is wild cotton with 92 percent of the fluffy staple fiber disappearing. Three out of five wild avocado species are at risk, while 23 percent of wild potato species are going extinct.”
“Summer 2021 in Russia was the warmest on record together with 2016 [an El Nino year].Only Chukotka Peninsula had a below average summer.
“It was the hottest summer on records in Asian Russia and 2nd behind 2010 in European Russia. In St Petersburg it was the hottest.”
https://twitter.com/extremetemps/status/1434091547776241664
“Flood wreaks havoc in Ughelli, Nigeria – thousands rendered homeless.
“Parts of Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State have been submerged by flood, following heavy rainfall in the area.”
“Sudan: Flood Chaos in Khartoum – More Rains Forecast.
“Heavy rains and flooding have affected over 88,000 people in 13 out of Sudan’s 18 states since the start of the rainy season in July, according to the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). The water levels in the Nile River are above flood risk level in Khartoum, Ed Dein and Shendi stations…”
“China on guard against flooding as Yangtze River swells.
“Chinese authorities have called for rigorous anti-flooding measures along the Yangtze River as water levels continue to rise following heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Water Resources said on Monday.”
http://www.china.org.cn/china/2021-09/07/content_77737252.htm
“Vegetable costs surge in Japan’s Kyushu region after punishing August rain, heat.
“Record rainfall in mid-August has triggered a surge in prices of leafy and summer vegetables including cucumbers and eggplants grown in southwest Japan’s Kyushu region.”
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210904/p2a/00m/0na/021000c
“Noise pollution is killing wildlife in Mexico…
“Wildlife experts have warned that noise pollution is killing wildlife in the jungles of Quintana Roo, Mexico, citing ecotourism, sporting events, and the region’s abundance of electronic music parties and festivals, largely centred on Tulum, as the main causes.” https://djmag.com/news/noise-pollution-killing-wildlife-mexico
“Rush to contain large oil spill in Gulf of Mexico after Storm Ida.
“Clean-up crews and the US Coast Guard are trying to locate the source of an oil spill spotted in the Gulf of Mexico after deadly Hurricane Ida. Recent satellite photos by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed the slick about two miles (3km) off Port Fourchon, Louisiana.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58446271
“Biden to visit New York and New Jersey reeling from deadly storms…
“Shaken by haunting images of surging rivers, flooded roads and underground rail stations and tornado damage caused by the storm system spawned by Hurricane Ida, bipartisan voices are vowing to upgrade the aging US infrastructure network.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/06/biden-visit-new-york-new-jersey-hurricane-ida
“Burnout in the US battle against wildfires.
“…the blazes have taken a huge toll on the men and women who are the frontline of defence against them. Firefighters work punishing hours for low pay, and frequently deal with depression, alcohol abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.” [Audio]
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/sep/07/burnout-in-the-us-battle-against-wildfires
“The decimation of Lake Oroville: Houseboats crowd together in a trickle of water after California droughts reduce the reservoir levels to an ‘historic low’ of 24 per cent capacity…
“Lake Oroville, found Butte County in northern California some 60 miles north of Sacramento, has been the site of a number of environmental disasters in recent years – including flooding and huge wildfires.”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9962047/California-droughts-reduce-Lake-Oroville-levels-historic-low-24-cent-capacity.html
“Recent Climate Data Shows Alarming September Temperature Trend In Denver…
“If it feels like September has suddenly turned into a month full of extreme heat in Denver, you’re right. Since the year 2000, Denver has set or tied daily high temperature records on 19 of the 30 days in the month.”
https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/09/06/september-record-high-temperature-trend-denver/
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“Coral Reef Cover, Biodiversity, and Fish Catches Have Declined by Half Since the 1950s.
“All major Bering Sea crab stocks are down alarmingly this season, surveys indicate.
“Melting glacier reveals forest entombed by ice 1,300 years ago in southern Alaska.
“June’s heatwave was deadliest weather event in Canadian history.
“First significant rain in eight months forecasted for Salem [Oregon] this weekend.
“California wildfires burn into [four] groves of giant sequoia trees…
“Stunning photos show drought’s impact on huge California reservoir.
“Climate change and drought threaten a way of life for Arizona farmers…
“Climate Scientists Forecast High Temperatures Into the Fall… The Western drought will likely expand eastward, spreading to nearly all of Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska…
“The number of victims of flooding in La Mojana, Sucre [Colombia] rose to 36,000.
“Brazil’s worst drought in nearly a century is starting to show its potential damage to corporate results.
“Will we see record numbers of insects in Britain this autumn?
“Malpensa: Milan airport [Italy] under water in flash floods…
“Extreme heat ravages Greece’s mussel harvest…
“Africa’s largest forest is at risk of deforestation as Gabon’s oil revenues plummet.
“Another heat record in Botswana:
“Droughts or storms? The dire dilemma of Zimbabwe climate migrants.
“Desolate villages face famine in Madagascar drought.
“Climate change, drought and the march to war.
“Armenia’s Meghri battling major wildfire.
“It’s still very hot in Central Asia, a region which has seen record heat waves almost throughout the whole 2021.
“Lucknow [India] inundated with record 228.6 mm [9 inches] of rainfall, more in store.
“This year’s giant Antarctic ozone hole probably due to climate change…
“Are we eating ourselves to extinction?
“Animals died in ‘toxic soup’ during Earth’s worst mass extinction: A warning for today…
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You may recall from my previous thread that summer 2021 was Russia’s hottest ever
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