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“A ‘triple whammy’ of chaos has triggered a downward spiral in Antarctica, scientists discover…
“…the impacts could be enormous, said Alberto Naveira Garabato, a report author and physical oceanographer at the University of Southampton, “The ocean may transition from a stabilizer of the world’s climate to a powerful new driver of global warming.””
“Climate change and shifts in the food web are continuing to threaten the survival and reproduction of penguins in Antarctica, a Chinese expert has warned.
“”The loss of sea ice has imposed breeding pressure on emperor penguins, which rely on stable sea ice for chick rearing,” said Liang Qi, an associate professor at the School of Geospatial Engineering and Science at Sun Yat-sen University.”
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…”
• about 570,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 970,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,410,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,810,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“As each new model run comes in, it seems more possible that we are witnessing history. The latest NMME forecasts the strongest El Niño on record, with the white shading +3°C or higher (+5.4F) anomalies covering an immense section of the Central-East Pacific.
“And I’d add that the average is heavily weighted down by one outlier model ensemble, so I suspect it will grow even more intense next month. Thus, it’s very likely we are going to see the climate do some unprecedented things in 2026-2027…
Update: “Holy cow… They just changed the Y axis like a week ago to keep all the lines on the graph. It looks like they will need to again.” [Jeff Berardelli]
“What is causing the unprecedented scale of Wales’ wildfires?
“Satellite images have revealed the scope of the damage from Elan Valley’s wildfire …Experts stated the wildfire last week which blazed from April 25 – May 1 was on a “scale not seen before”, after wildfires also impacted the 70 square mile estate last year…”
“Measurements of glamos_ch winter snow depth on Swiss glaciers are in: 25% less snow than normally at the end of winter. Glaciers are poorly prepared for the heat of next summer!
“The snow deficit is among the lowest values ever observed, especially in the South and East of Switzerland.” [Matthias Huss]
“This April was the second driest in Hungary since [records began in] 1901, HungaroMet announced on its Facebook page on Thursday…
“…the national average precipitation was only 4.1 millimeters, which is 90% below the 40.3-millimeter average for the 1991–2020 period. This makes it the second-driest April and, considering all months, the 12th-driest month since 1901, they wrote.”
“Drone crash sparks massive forest fire near Chernobyl nuclear plant.
“A large forest fire burned through the Chernobyl exclusion zone on Friday after two drones crashed within the nature reserve near the disaster-tainted nuclear plant the previous day, Ukrainian authorities said.”
“Turkish scientists studying plastic pollution in the Black Sea found that plastic waste can carry hazardous chemicals and spread them through the marine ecosystem.
“”Although we previously demonstrated the distribution of plastics in marine environments and living organisms, their relationship with pollutants had not been revealed before.””
“Authorities issue “Red Code” warnings as severe weather brings heavy rain, storms, and gale-force winds across large parts of the country, with flood risks and widespread disruption expected… Civil Protection authorities have activated emergency measures…”
“Cyclone Harry has brought the pearls of Sinis to their knees, even the Isthmus beach is on the verge of closure [Sardinia].
“The sun is shining, but the situation on the Sinis beaches is increasingly grim. The mayor of Cabras, Andrea Abis, is about to issue yet another ordinance to ban access to another area of the seaside village of San Giovanni di Sinis.”
“Torrential rain forces cancellation of Torrevieja May Fair opening events [Spain]…
“The miserable weather caused problems well beyond Torrevieja too, with firefighters across Alicante province dealing with a wave of flooding incidents as torrential rain battered several areas throughout the evening.”
“Morocco Gas Imports Down As Record Rainfall [following seven-year drought] Boosts Hydropower.
“Record rainfall this year has helped Morocco reduce gas imports, with hydropower generation nearly triple year-ago levels. Officials continue to push for a diversified energy mix to lessen Morocco’s reliance on gas imports.”
“Cairo’s Nilometer measures the mood of a nation gripped by the threat of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
“…the bitter, years-long quarrel between Egypt and Ethiopia over the former’s share of the Nile’s water has quietly given symbolic significance to the Nilometer, turning it into a monument to the enduring bond between the river and the livelihood of Egyptians.”
“Fahim added that the rise in nighttime temperatures leads to an increase in “dark respiration,” a process during which plants consume a larger portion of their stored energy and nutrients during the night.”
“MONSTER HEAT IN AFRICA – 37C MINIMUMS. Absolutely brutal and scary heat in the Sahel and Sahara.
“Mind blowing MINIMUM Temperature of 36.9C [98.4F] at Yelimanè, MALI. 34.1C Kita – hottest night in history. Max Temperatures reaching 46C in ALGERIA and 44C in LIBYA.” [Extreme Temps]
“A devastating windstorm has wreaked havoc across several local government areas in Niger State [NW Nigeria], destroying over 1,000 houses and leaving scores of residents displaced.
“The Niger State Emergency Management Agency made this known in a statement on Thursday by the Director General, Abdullahi Baba-Arah.”
“May Lowest Maximum on records: ZA: 7.5 [45.5F] Aliwal, 9.4 Orania, 13.3 Lephalale; Record of Highest Minimum: 26.5 Europa Island FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES. Next days extraordinary heat in South Africa and Mozambique.”
“Burundi’s Main Port Struggles to Recover From Flooding.
“The landlocked East African nation of Burundi is racing against time to rebuild its main port facility [on Lake Tanganyika] that was damaged by flood waters in late 2023 and early 2024 – an indication of climate change’s impact on critical infrastructure, particularly in poor countries, according to the UN.”
“Records are smashed all over Asia every day from Saudi Arabia to Indonesia. INSANE MINIMUMS up to 27C [80.6F] in UZBEKISTAN with the hot air about to enter CHINA (43/44C coming to Xinjiang!).” [Extreme Temps]
“Worsening water crisis disrupts daily life in Kabul [Afghanistan]…
““We need water, but the wells have dried up,” said Mohammad Hamed, another resident. “Because of unemployment and lack of work, instead of earning a living, we spend our time searching for water — carrying it by hand or by cart. We simply do not have water anymore.””
“For India, Arbitration Is Dead When It Comes To Indus Waters…
““India has largely stated, and continues to insist on the bilateral format of the Indus Water Treaty with no third-party intervention. It clearly signals that it prefers direct engagement over externally driven processes.””
“‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
“…Countries including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have seen temperatures soar well above seasonal averages, with some areas approaching or exceeding 45-50 degrees Celsius (113-122 degrees Fahrenheit).”
“Why is humid heat becoming more dangerous than heatwaves in India?
“…According to a new study by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), humid heat is becoming increasingly dangerous in India’s coastal areas. Since 1981, heat stress along the country’s coast has intensified significantly due to the combined rise in temperature and humidity.”
“Seven killed in Bihar due to lightning, falling trees amid heavy rain…
“At least seven persons were killed in Bihar either due to lightning strikes or after being crushed under falling trees following torrential rain and gusty winds… One person each in Bhojpur, Patna, Samastipur, and East Champaran died due to lightning, and two persons in Patna and one in Vaishali succumbed to injuries after being crushed under trees…”
“Starting May 9th, northern China will be hit by the strongest heatwave of the year!
“It is currently predicted that Tmax in Hebei Province may exceed 40C [104F] on May 13th, and hundreds of weather stations are expected to break their mid-May heatwave records.”
“Malaysia resorts to cloud seeding to save rice crop from drought…
““This year … has been affected by prolonged dry weather, low rainfall and reduced dam water levels,” said Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Mohamad Sabu. The conditions mean farmers have missed two of the three usual planting phases for so-called “wet direct seeding” of rice…”
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN SE ASIA. Absolutely crazy what’s going on in Southeast Asia with records smashed every day for over 1,100 consecutive days.
“Today it was the hottest May day in history at Manokwari, INDONESIA with 35.8C [96.4F], after its hottest night. Historic heat also in the PHILIPPINES.” [Extreme Temps]
“Conservationists fear fires could erase years of orangutan habitat recovery.
“Fires have burned part of a restoration site being prepared for orangutan habitat in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, raising fears that another severe fire season could undo years of recovery work… Large parts of the surrounding forest had already been degraded…”
“Critically endangered ‘Timor green pigeon’ will soon be extinct without urgent action.
“The Timor green pigeon lives in a very limited part of the world. It exists only on Timor Island and a few nearby islands, including Rote, Semau, Atauro, and Jaco. It prefers lowland forests and does not migrate. This narrow range makes the species vulnerable. Many island birds face similar risks.”
“Second-driest April on record for NSW as likely El Niño brings threat of dry year ahead…
“Rainfall was below average across every state last month, conditions that were likely to continue throughout winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast, which indicated El Niño was likely to develop.”
Another Incredibly hot night, warmer than a summer night. Some Records: BRAZIL: Minimum 27.8C [82F] Santa Maria, 23.8 Sao Luis Gonzaga, 23.1 Bage; PARAGUAY: 24.0 San Juan Bautista. In few hours that area will switch from Summer to Winter.”
“Paraguay expanded a reserve in the Gran Chaco. Why is deforestation still rising there?
“Approximately 2.78 million hectares (6.87 million acres) were added to Paraguay’s Chaco Biosphere Reserve in 2011, yet the area continues to be one of the country’s worst hit by forest loss. Regulations are only selectively enforced by the government, if not entirely ignored, critics say.”
“Climate change could erase most South American cloud forests, study warns…
“Because cloud forests capture moisture from fog and release it into streams, their disappearance threatens the drinking water supply of an estimated 16 million people who live downstream. Only about one-third of South America’s cloud forests fall within protected areas.”
“Hantavirus cases nearly doubled in Argentina in the past year. Experts say climate change is to blame…
“Experts blame climate change and habitat destruction for the rise in cases of the disease, which is usually caused by exposure to the urine or feces of infected rodents. The current season, which started in June 2025, has already seen 101 confirmed hantavirus cases…”
“Heavy rain floods roads across Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico.
“Heavy rain affected Monterrey and nearby municipalities during the afternoon and night of Thursday, May 7, with flooding reported on major roads and underpasses across the metropolitan area. Nuevo León Civil Protection reported 42 damaged vehicles, 17 short circuits, 6 fallen trees, one fallen pole, and one fallen cable.”
“The numbers are unreal. Spring-to-date temperature rankings across the Lower 48:
“15 states are having their warmest spring-to-date on record; 28 states are top 3; 32 states are top 5; 39 states are top 10… This is not “a warm spot on the map.” It is a continental-scale torching.
“1934 was not just “a bad drought year.” A 2014 NASA/Lamont study found it was BY FAR the worst North American drought year of the last millennium — roughly 30% worse than any other year in the paleo record.
“And now the modern U.S. PDSI is pushing into that same historical danger zone… in a much hotter climate system. That is not normal variability. That is a flashing red warning light.” [The Global Warmer]
“‘The worst time for wheat’: US farmers face losses to extreme heat and drought…
“This year’s winter wheat crop condition in the Plains is one of the poorest in recent history, rivaling 2023, another drought year. The weekly crop condition report issued by an arm of the US Department of Agriculture rates the 44% of Kansas’s and 49% of Oklahoma’s wheat in very poor to poor condition…”
“Lake Powell runoff to hit record low, putting West’s water supplies at risk.
“…runoff from the melting snow into the river will bring April through July flows into Powell to only 13% of average, says the federal Colorado Basin River Forecast Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.”
“Rare brain-eating amoeba found in water at several western national parks – including Lake Mead and Yellowstone…
“Researchers discovered Naegleria fowleri, which can cause a fatal brain infection, after surveying 40 thermally impacted recreational waters in five national parks and recreation areas in the western U.S.”
“Heat is set to blast much of California, topping 100 degrees in some areas…
“Temperatures could top 100 degrees in the Central Valley for the first time this year. By Monday, Fresno could see temperatures as high as 102 degrees — which would be the earliest in the year the thermometer has hit that mark since records have been kept…”
“Southeast Alberta seeing ‘driest spring’ on record as fire risk reaches extreme.
““This is the driest spring that we’ve had,” said Cypress County mayor Dan Hamilton. “We’ve had this drought for five or six years’ now, but this is probably the worst start of the summer,” Hamilton added.”
“Canadian Muskoxen Hit by Double Punch of Novel Diseases and Climate Change…
“An emerging pathogen, dubbed Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae Arctic clone, was linked to widespread muskox mortalities on Victoria and Banks islands from 2009-14. Another outbreak was identified on Ellesmere Island in 2021. Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease, is now appearing…”
“Whales ‘forced to shout’ to communicate over shipping noise…
“The underwater sound from ships’ engines in the Strait of Gibraltar is similar to standing next to a vacuum cleaner, according to the findings. Scientists say the noise pollution poses a potentially deadly threat to pilot whales, the second-largest dolphin species.”
“Among Flowering Plants, Thousands of Evolutionary Oddities at Risk of Extinction.
“…scientists determined that more than 20 percent of the evolutionary history of flowering plants is at risk of being eradicated. The research, published in the journal Science, identified nearly 10,000 species that should be prioritized for conservation given their unique and threatened evolutionary history.”
“Hunger threat grows worldwide as climate change alters food quality…
““The diets we eat today have less nutritional density than what our grandparents ate, even if we eat exactly the same thing,” said Kristie Ebi, a professor at the University of Washington’s Center for Health and the Global Environment.”
“Climate Cracks Are Spreading — and Even the System Knows It Can’t Hold.
“…suppressed reports are coming out so thick and fast that you could be forgiven for thinking you’d already read it. Add the voices of insurance companies, the Bank of England and the finance industry, and it’s clear to see that the cracks aren’t just showing, they are spreading. The whole system is creaking and groaning at the seams, and the US/Israel war with Iran has supercharged that.”
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“…the odds keep rising for the strongest El Niño in a century…
““Confidence is clearly shifting higher on potentially the biggest El Niño event since the 1870s,” wrote Paul Roundy, a professor of atmospheric science at the State University of New York at Albany. Records for El Niño began around 1850.” [“Pretty crazy that the ECMWF BOM and CFS forecasts all exceed the strongest El Ninos on record“; Jeff Berardelli]
“…did I mention that the global sea-surface temperature hit a preliminary record daily high yesterday, beating the previous record daily high set in 2024?
“Here are the updated global SST color-stripes:” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“New global temperature projection range by Zeke Hausfather for 2027 reaches as high as +1.9°C!!
““His error bar is so large as to make his prediction useless for any purpose other than covering one’s posterior”. The error bar now spans 0.59°C!” [Leon Simons]
“Following the warmest April on record, Norway offers 38 areas in the Barents Sea for drilling.
““The warmest April ever recorded in Northern Norway,” reported the Meteorological Institute in a statement released on the same day that the Norwegian government announced plans to open dozens of new offshore blocks to the oil and gas industry.”
“Hundreds of firefighters struggle to contain massive Carpathian wildfire [Ukraine].
“Firefighters and forestry workers continue to extinguish a forest fire in the Verkhnii Volovets forestry in the Mukachevo district of Zakarpattya Oblast, State Emergency Service (SES) reported on May 6.”
“Pilot dies after firefighting plane tackling major forest blaze crashes in Poland.
“The aircraft came down in Solska Forest in the southeast of the country, Poland’s interior minister said on Wednesday. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon near the village of Kozaki, in Lublin province.”
“Slovakia hit by extreme drought as farmers fear sharp fall in harvests.
“Slovakia is facing one of its most severe droughts in decades, with meteorologists warning that April was the driest since records began in 1881 and farmers increasingly concerned about major crop losses and possible food price increases later this year.”
“How dry are high elevations in the Alps? Insanely dry…
“See the Périades Glacier, between Mont Mallet (3,989 m) and Dent du Géant (4.013 m), with ice already visible everywhere in steep slopes above 3,500 m above sea level.” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Video: dramatic mudslides hit villages in northern France…
““Around 45mm of rain fell in 40 minutes, that’s enormous,” said mayor of Puisieux, south of Arras (Pas-de-Calais), Jacques Bonnay, a commune impacted by mudslides to FranceInfo. This sudden rain mixed with mud on the ground, which was already loose from previous rainfall, causing it to cascade downhill.”
“Severe weather, heavy hailstorms across half of Lombardy [Italy]…
“Hail in the area of the Giovi state road completely covered roads and gardens. The area between Cermenate, Lomazzo, and Cantù was hit particularly hard. It transformed the landscape from late spring to winter, creating significant traffic problems.”
“Two pufferfish have appeared in Galicia, and their arrival is not just a marine curiosity but a small warning about the warmer future moving toward Spain…
“The Atlantic off northwest Spain is slowly taking on more tropical traits, and two recently confirmed pufferfish are now being treated as a warning sign.”
“Spain records warmest April on record with average temperature more than 3C higher than normal.
“The State Meteorological Agency confirmed that April 2026 was more than 3C above normal, marking a significant deviation from historical averages. Temperatures remained consistently above seasonal norms throughout most of the month, with only a brief cooler spell recorded between April 11 and 13.”
“Tunisia’s Water Crisis Worsens as Droughts Strain Economy, Farms and Infrastructure.
“A new African Development Bank report warns that Tunisia is facing an escalating drought crisis driven by climate change, water mismanagement and growing pressure on limited resources, threatening agriculture, food security and economic stability.”
“Ghana has been breaking heat records for years, every single month, and this May 2026 is not an exception. The Minimum of 27.2C [81F] at Akuse is the Highest Minimum ever recorded in May.” [Extreme Temps]
“More than 200mm of rain pounds Garden Route, floods force evacuations and road closures [Western Cape, South Africa].
“More than 200mm [eight inches] of rain has been recorded in the Bitou municipal area, and Knysna recorded 197mm. Parts of the Garden Route District Municipality have been battered by severe weather conditions since Wednesday morning.”
“More records for May – SOUTH AFRICA: 36.2 [97.2F] Empangeni, HIGH MINIMUMS: 22.4 Durban, 13.9 Lanseria, 12.3 Van Reenen, 11.7 Ficksburg, 11.5 Bethlehem, MADAGASCAR: 34.5 Diego Suarez. Hotter next days, possible 40C in Malawi!” [Extreme Temps]
“Mogadishu Floods: Heavy Rains Flood Roads, Houses With Muddy Water in Somalia.
“Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding in Mogadishu, submerging low-lying areas and key roads across the city… The floods highlight growing concerns over extreme weather patterns and urban drainage challenges in the region.”
“47C [116.6F] in Iran and at 46.5C Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia – record heat for early May. 40C also in Central Asia in Turkmenistan. After a short break, in about a week the heat will become even worse up to 48C and beyond.” [Extreme Temps]
“Alarming rise in mercury forecast as heatwave alert issued for country [Pakistan].
“Heatwave alert has been issued for Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and southern Punjab from today (Thursday) until May 11 as daytime temperatures in most areas are expected to fluctuate between 46 degrees Celsius and 50 degrees Celsius [122F]…”
“AI helps track rapid glacier loss in Kashmir’s Himalayas…
“In one study, Rashid examined the Kohalai Glacier – often referred to as the “water tower” of Kashmir – and found that it has lost nearly a quarter of its surface area over six decades. Its snout, the glacier’s lowest point, has retreated by approximately 900 meters (2,950 feet) since 1978, reflecting a broader regional trend.”
“‘Indian Niño’ drove record heat in 2023 and 2024, new study finds.
“The IOD, sometimes called “Indian Niňo,” refers to the difference in sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean’s western and eastern sides. Depending on the year, the western side can be warmer or cooler than the eastern side by varying degrees…”
“Sugarcane farming fuels water crisis in Maharashtra.
“Sugarcane is used to produce the biofuel ethanol, as well as molasses. But the crop is leading to declining groundwater reserves in drought-ridden areas in Maharashtra.”
“Hong Kong experiences an ‘exceptionally warm’ April.
“Hong Kong’s weather was exceptionally warm last month, with the city recording its second highest mean temperature for April, the Hong Kong Observatory said Tuesday.”
“Unusual May coolness in The Okinawa Prefecture, JAPAN:
“Today few stations had their lowest Temperature on record in May, but only Tokashiki was opened before 2000. Its Min. of 13.7C [56.7F] beats the old record of 14.0C from 1991.” [Extreme Temps]
“Several areas in the Klang Valley have been hit by flash floods following heavy rain and strong winds, with main roads inundated by rising floodwaters. [Malaysia]
“New Pantai Expressway (NPE) Infoline reported a full closure of the Kuchai Link, from Sungai Besi to Jalan Klang Lama, at 3.55pm following flash floods.”
“Flooding has again hit Bogor Regency, West Java, since Monday afternoon (May 4, 2026), inundating hundreds of homes in seven villages across five sub-districts…
“The impact of the heavy rain was not only felt in residential areas but also disrupted public transportation operations.”
“El Niño means “Emergency” for the Galápagos Islands!
“See that dark shade? That’s 20+ weeks of marine heat stress which NOAA says means “Near Complete Mortality” of shallow water coral, and threatens all the life associated, including a life-threatening event for the already “Endangered” Galapagos Penguins…” [Jeff Berardelli]
“Chile approves US$5 billion megaproject to draw almost 1.7 million tons of water from the Pacific every day, desalinate the sea and push the resource 480 km to cities and mining companies in the world’s driest desert…
“On May 4, 2026, Chile approved the Aguas Marítimas project, a US$5 billion undertaking that plans to capture 1.685 million cubic meters of Pacific Ocean water per day in Caleta Bolfín…”
“39.2 [102.6F] Puerto Suarez BOLIVIA May record pulverized – one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in May in the Southern Hemisphere. PARAGUAY min 23.0 San Juan Bautista – May Highest Minimum… 37.0C at Tarija BOLIVIA 1854m May record… Insane heat also in CHILE – 35.6 Tierra Amarilla.” [Extreme Temps]
“Deforestation may push Amazon degradation threshold below 2°C warming.
“”Deforestation makes the Amazon far less resilient than we previously anticipated. It dries out the atmosphere and weakens the forest’s own rainfall generation,” said Nico Wunderling, PIK scientist and lead author of the study. “Even moderate additional warming could then trigger cascading impacts across large parts of the forest.””
“Ecuador has been with record heat for years and the anomalies are just getting worse. 34.4C [93.9F] at Santa Rosa is a new record of May highest Temperature, after breaking the record of the previous month.” [Extreme Temps]
“Massive marine heatwave caused Caribbean coral reefs to collapse much faster than predicted – new research.
“Across the North Atlantic, including the Caribbean, the heat stayed for months, with heat stress two-to-three times higher than reefs had ever experienced. Heat stress, the phenomena of high temperatures putting fragile ecosystems under pressure, can permanently alter their ability to function.”
“‘Not just hot water’: Marine heat waves can create toxic relationship between seagrasses and microbes.
“Heat stress from marine heat waves can create a toxic relationship between seagrasses and a hidden ecosystem of bacteria, transforming a previously beneficial co-existence between marine plants and microbes into a harmful one, a University of Sydney and UNSW study has found.”
“Drought deepens across Central Plains, slashing winter wheat outlook [US].
“Southwest Kansas farmer Gary Millershaski says his area has only received a quarter-of-an-inch of precipitation since last fall. “For us to get a 30-bushel crop, you’ve really got to be optimistic and believe in prayer. That’s a fact.””
“Alaskan megatsunami bigger than Empire State Building triggered by climate change.
“A tsunami at a popular tourist spot in Alaska was the second highest ever recorded and it was “unbelievably lucky” no one was hurt, researchers have said. The wave at the Tracy Arm Fjord in the Tongass National Forest was triggered by a rock landslide which was driven by climate change.”
“Human Activity Is Causing Major River Deltas to Sink up to 20 Times Faster Than Sea Level Rise— and With Them, a Global Food System…
“The world’s deltas are subject to a “double burden” of rapidly rising sea levels due to climate change, along with sinking land — subsidence driven by local processes including aquifer pumping for drinking water and agriculture, along with impacts from upstream dams that greatly reduce water and sediment flows.”
“Climate models struggling to capture human impact on storm tracks…
“…a study has shown that one of the reasons rainfall is so hard to predict is because climate models are underestimating the shifts in large-scale wind patterns, such as the jet stream, that control storm tracks and rainfall distribution.”
“Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere just hit a ‘depressing’ new record.
“The amount of carbon dioxide detected in the atmosphere hit a record high in April. CO2 levels averaged about 431 parts per million (ppm) over that month, according to data collected at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.”
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“The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem…
“A team of scientists from China and the US have studied the makeup and behavior of these plastics, and found they are contributing to global heating, according to the study published Monday in the journal Nature.”
“World’s largest marine ecosystems are suffering from sudden jumps in ocean temperature…
“Researchers have found that human-driven warming has increased the frequency and intensity of abrupt ocean temperature jumps by 130-140% across the world’s largest marine ecosystems.”
“The normalcy bias we’re all experiencing for global sea-surface temperatures becomes apparent if we look at the graph of SSTs 1982-2026 and remove the last three years 2023, 2024, 2025 from the picture:”
“Super El Niño: A freight train of warm water continues to chug across the subsurface Pacific Ocean.
“The level of warmth is record-breaking in some areas, peaking around 7˚C (13˚F) above average. This heat should lead to more intense El Niño projections in May model updates.” [Ben Noll]
“The strongest El Niño in 150 years? Yes, it’s legitimately possible. Not hype.
“In fact, the “median” forecast for December of all of our computer models combined is slightly “above” the biggest event we know of back in 1877.” [Jeff Berardelli]
“A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects…
“Technically, the most recent El Niño, in 2023-24, wasn’t as strong as its predecessors. Yet its effects in some areas were more catastrophic. Scarce rainfall brought some rivers in the Amazon basin to their lowest levels in 120 years. Fires scorched the Pantanal…”
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…”
• about 510,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 900,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,290,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,770,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“Iceland plans to resume whale hunting this summer…
“Animal welfare concerns remain a central question. A 2023 report from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority found more than 40% of whales did not die immediately after being struck by harpoons…”
“Norwegian fish farms polluting fjords with waste likened to ‘raw sewage of millions of people’.
“Norwegian fish farms are filling fjords and other coastal waters with nutrient pollution equivalent to the raw sewage of tens of millions of people each year, a report has found. Norway is the largest farmed salmon producer in the world…”
“…exceptional wintry weather in SE Europe contrasts with record warmth in North Europe where Temperatures reached up to 28C [82.4F] in Sweden, 27C in Norway, Lithuania and Latvia.
“Bikinis and swimming suits in Northern Europe, heating and scarves in Southern Europe.”
“Southern Lithuania is shrouded in smoke due to massive forest fires in Belarus…
“Fire crews remain on standby along the border to monitor the situation and prevent the fire from spreading again. Given the wind direction, the environmental situation in border areas will remain tense in the near future.”
“Scotland’s catch of wild salmon has sunk to its lowest level since records began, in a sign of the “catastrophic decline” of the species. The total number of wild salmon caught in Scottish rivers slumped by 41pc to just 28,000 last year.”
“Salmon ‘wiped out’ and other wildlife killed after ‘tragic’ River Spey chemical spill [Scotland].
“The “tragic” event “is one of the largest the Spey Fishery Board director has ever seen and “didn’t have to happen”… The chemical, thought to be caustic soda, is understood to have entered the water and “destroyed” a number of species at the Knockando burn over the last few days.”
“EU moves to drop leather from deforestation law after industry lobbying…
“The leather industry spent most of the last year intensifying an already determined lobbying campaign in Brussels to win an exemption from the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, or EUDR. The effort is paying off…”
“Amsterdam begins enforcing ban on adverts for meat and fossil fuels: ‘Climate crisis is very urgent’.
“Amsterdam has become the first capital city in the world to ban public advertising for both meat and fossil fuel products. Adverts for burgers, petrol cars, and airlines have been removed from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations from 1 May.”
“Europe battles escalating forest fires amid severe drought.
“Unusually early and severe wildfires are currently raging across central and northern Europe [Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic and Italy], fueled by persistent drought and strong winds:”
“This March and April saw the least rainfall in the Czech Republic since [records began in] 1961, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ).
“On average, only 32 millimetres of water fell in both months, i.e. 32 litres per square metre. According to meteorologists, the lack of moisture is manifested both in the topsoil and in groundwater levels.”
“Weekend Cold Snap Most Extreme Ever Recorded in May [Greece]…
“As noted by the Observatory’s research director, Kostas Lagouvardos, the deviations from normal levels were historically significant. “The temperatures we recorded in many areas, including Athens, were 12 to 13 degrees Celsius lower than the seasonal average,” Lagouvardos said.”
“Records are falling in nearly 100% of Africa from Algeria to South Africa. Never happened anything like this.
“41C [105.8] at the capital Bissau yesterday: HOTTEST MAY DAY IN HISTORY… 34C yesterday SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE HOTTEST MAY DAY EVER… 45/47C allover The Sahel – Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Gambia, Chad… 45.1 Ziguinchor, SENEGAL All time record.” [Extreme Temps]
“37.3 [99.1F] Mtunzini, 33.4 Ouedestad; HIGH MINS: 22.3 Skukuza, 21.1 Mtunzini, 21.0 Makatini, 17.8 Mokopane, 16.3 Graskop… MOZAMBIQUE also record May hottest night at Maputo Min 23.2C.” [Extreme Temps]
“South African Farms Face El Niño Drought Risk on Top of Iran War…
““There are worrying developments on the weather outlook front, with serious implications for the farming sector, and ultimately the food supplies and prices in the country,” Agricultural Business Chamber Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo said in a note on Monday.”
“The police stated on Sunday that landslides were reported in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties in the country’s central and eastern regions. They confirmed that 18 lives had been lost to these incidents and urged caution amid the challenging weather conditions.”
“Suspected chemical pollution threatens Nairobi National Park & key water sources…
“What makes the situation particularly alarming is the location. Established in 1946, Nairobi National Park is the only national park in the world located within a capital city. The park covers 117 square kilometers (45 square miles) of savanna, forest and wetlands.”
“This crazy unprecedented streak of Minimums >35C [95F] continues with Mins >36C at Khassab, in OMAN. Records keep falling: Min 31.5 Yalooni [Oman] hottest May night in history.” [Extreme Temps]
“Due to strong northwesterly winds that may reach speeds of up to 50 km/h, the Iraqi meteorological office issued a warning that dusty conditions are expected to continue, especially in central and southwestern districts.”
“Three dead, 850 families impacted by landslides in southern Tajikistan.
“Landslides triggered by heavy rains and mudflows have struck the Khatlon region in southern Tajikistan. According to official data, three people have been killed, while several others were taken to hospital. President Emomali Rahmon expressed condolences to the families of the victims…”
“The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued sweeping emergency protocols and placed hospitals on alert as extreme, above-normal summer temperatures threaten millions across the country.”
“India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies…
““Heatwave conditions, with readings above 40-45 degrees C (Celsius), across several places in India have lifted power demand,” Andre Lambine, lead APAC short-term power and renewables research at S&P Global Energy, told CNBC in an email.”
“The ‘missing’ insect that is raising alarm bells about one of world’s best biodiversity hotspots [western Ghats, India]…
“About one-third of India’s known dragonfly and damselfly species could have gone extinct due to rapid urbanisation in recent years, a first-of-its-kind survey reveals amid an alarming decline in global insect populations.”
“Heat rises in the Indian Ocean to dangerous levels: Scientists warn of danger to fish, reefs and millions.
“Sea temperatures across parts of the Indian Ocean have crossed dangerous thresholds… Warming waters could trigger coral bleaching, disrupt fisheries and reduce ocean productivity.”
“Homes flooded, farmers hit by losses in Moulvibazar as 530mm [21 inches] rainfall recorded in April [Bangladesh].
“Heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff have triggered flash floods in parts of Moulvibazar, breaching embankments, inundating villages, and damaging crops and rural infrastructure.”
“Overexploited for years, the Chure hills are weakening, and water stress is rising across the Tarai [Nepal].
“The fragile Chure range, long recognised as the principal recharge zone for groundwater in the Tarai, is steadily losing its ecological function, pushing vast stretches of fertile plains towards an unprecedented water crisis.”
“‘Super El Nino’ raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict…
“The warnings come with Asia buckling under the strain of an energy supply crunch and fears over shortages of fertiliser and other industrial and agricultural components which pass through the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Japanese citrus farmers switch to avocados as climate change warms soil.
“Fuminori Arita once farmed iyokan, a Japanese citrus variety, but about 10 years ago he switched to growing avocados, revelling in the challenge of producing crops of what he describes as a “sensitive and difficult to grow” fruit.”
“Temperatures soar above 38C [100.4F] as heatwave intensifies across Vietnam…
“The central region has recorded widespread, intense heat over the past three days, exacerbated by the combined influence of a low-pressure system and dry foehn winds. Early this week the swathe between Thanh Hoa and eastern Gia Lai will continue to endure punishing temperatures…”
“Bangkok heat index reaches dangerous level with health risks…
“Risk groups, including children, elderly people, pregnant women and those with underlying illnesses, should seek medical attention immediately if they develop abnormal symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue or fainting.”
“Wildfires in Thailand engulf animals over 1 million hectares.
“As wildfires scorch over 1 million hectares, the impacts stretch beyond the forests, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods, and public health. Calls are growing for Thailand to invest in modern tools before the next fire season worsens the crisis.”
“Hundreds of records smashed in pieces every day. These are the most record breaking days in East Australia history. May Highest Minimums and Maximums today.” [Extreme Temps]
“Declining Australian tree health is as big a problem as bushfires…
“Some of the most serious threats to our forests do not arrive with smoke or headlines. They move quietly, through bark and new growth, weakening ecosystems long before we notice. Without sustained attention, our unique flora and fauna remain vulnerable.”
“Few days after smashing its April record, VANUATU breaks May records since day 1st: The Minimum of 25.9C [78.6F] at Pekoe is its hottest May night in history.
“In 24 hours of May over 180 countries have broken heat records in dozens of thousands of stations. Mind blowing.” [Extreme Temps]
“A study showed that the Echaurren Norte Glacier in Chile lost 65% of its surface area in seven decades.
“The Echaurren Norte Glacier, located in the Cajón del Maipo (Metropolitan Region, Chile), has lost 65% of its surface area since 1955. This has been confirmed by a study led by James McPhee, an academic at the University of Chile.”
“Illegal Miners Loot Amazon Rainforest for Critical Minerals…
“Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest… The rush for critical minerals adds to the decades-long exploitation of the Amazon for valuable commodities…”
“Climate change increases spillover risk of rodent-borne arenaviruses.
““As climate change accelerates, our study shows how the outbreak risk of dangerous New World arenaviruses could ride on shifting rodent populations to reach millions more people across South America,” said lead author Pranav S. Kulkarni.”
“Insane MINIMUM 30.0C [86F] at Arriaga, Chiapas State – hottest May night in history and few decimals from the Mexican national record. Also, earliest 30C minimum in Mexican history. Historic.”
“‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds.
“The process of relocating people from New Orleans should start immediately, as the city has reached a “point of no return” that will see it surrounded by the ocean within decades due to the climate crisis, a stark new study has concluded.”
“Huge wildfire engulfs nearly 1,000 acres in Arizona and is still spreading: ‘It’s like a war zone’.
“The Hazen fire started around 3 p.m. Saturday, growing by over 300 acres that night alone, and is currently zero percent contained, Arizona’s Family reported. By Sunday the fire had reportedly spread across 980 acres.”
“Northern Michigan wildfires force residents to evacuate…
““Residents in this area are urged to leave immediately and seek safe shelter,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post Monday evening. “Please follow instructions from emergency personnel on scene.””
“Earliest to hit 90: Portland breaks daily record temperature Sunday…
“Sunday also marked the earliest day of the year historically for Portland to reach this temperature. Prior to this year, May 6, 1987, was the earliest day on record to hit 91 degrees in Portland, according to NWS.”
“Why Water Scarcity Is Emerging As A Key Energy Constraint…
“Much of China’s shale resource sits in regions where water is scarce. Hydraulic fracturing requires significant volumes of water, and in those regions, it simply isn’t available at the scale needed for rapid development. That example points to a broader issue that is starting to surface across the global energy system.”
“Wars destroy lives and the climate. Why aren’t we counting military emissions?
“When delegates gathered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, they scrutinized various sectors of the global economy for their contributions to rising greenhouse gases. Agriculture, aviation, steel, cement — all were on the table. One topic not discussed was war.”
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“2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts…
“…James Hansen at Columbia University in New York, who famously told the US Congress in 1988 that humans were heating Earth, and his colleagues have now argued in a blog post that the record will be broken already in 2026. “Of course, 2027 will be still hotter,” they added.”
“We just observed the highest Equatorial Pacific oceanic heat content for *any* month since 1997 and the highest for April in the entire satellite era.
“If it wasn’t clear to you before that we were headed for a “Super” El Niño later this year, hopefully it is now.” [Eric Webb]
“Arctic winter sea-ice extent fails to expand and sets a new record low in 2026.
“In 2026, the Arctic winter sea-ice extent (annual maximum extent ,note 1) reached the lowest value since satellite observations began in 1979 (Figure 1a), following the previous record low in March 2025.”
“Eight Trapped After Permafrost Thaw Triggers Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East.
“At least eight miners are feared trapped after a coal mine collapsed in the remote Magadan region of Russia’s Far East, an accident officials are blaming on melting permafrost. The collapse occurred at a site operated by the Kolymskaya Coal Company.”
“Warmest April in 136 years. Nordøyan lighthouse (measurements since 1890) in Nærøysund in Trøndelag [Norway] has, with an average temperature of 6.7°C, broken the 89-year-old record for the highest average temperature in April.
“The 1937 record was matched in 2004.” [Torsten Hanssen]
“The route, dubbed England’s most magnificent road, was shut in both directions on Friday while emergency services dealt with the “large-scale” fire. The blaze is reported to be affecting visibility on the roads in the surrounding area…”
“‘Public health time bomb’: How France allowed cadmium to poison its crops and soil.
“French residents are three to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium in their bodies than their European counterparts, ingesting dangerous amounts of the carcinogenic metal through the food they eat.”
“Climate change, pollution, high demand put drinking water availability under pressure [Netherlands]…
“The first signs of pressured supply are already visible. Dozens of companies are on a waiting list to be connected to the drinking water network. It is also becoming increasingly common to stop the intake of river water due to contamination with PFAS substances, medicines, cosmetics, or agricultural chemicals.”
“Parts of Switzerland experience driest April on record.
“On average across Switzerland, precipitation totals were just 27% of the 1991-2020 reference value, the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss) wrote in a blog post. The “wet” days with more than one millimetre of precipitation could “practically be counted on one hand”.”
“‘A tragedy’: Polish fruit growers count their losses as spring frosts decimate orchards…
“Marcin Gazda, who runs an orchard in the eastern Lublin region, said temperatures reached as low as -10°C during several nights this week, putting his apples at risk. “What we’ve experienced over the last three nights is a tragedy,” he told Polish state news agency PAP on Friday.”
“Snow cover on Greek mountains has more than halved in four decades, study finds.
“…the researchers found that snow cover has declined by 58% in the past forty years, and that the scale of decline has accelerated since the turn of the century. In addition, the snow season is both starting later and ending sooner.”
“‘A sense of dread’: Europe’s first climate migrants live in constant fear of extreme weather…
“Storm Daniel, which struck central Greece in September 2023, devastated their hometown of Palamas, leaving behind a chaotic mix of mud, debris, dead cattle, and shattered lives. Eventually, Giatropoulos moved with his family to a village where their home is on higher ground. Returning is unthinkable.”
“Thousands evacuated as wildfires spread across forest in Italy’s Tuscany.
“Italian firefighters are currently battling a significant forest fire in Tuscany, which has raged for days, fanned by strong winds, leading to the evacuation of approximately 3,000 residents… Tuscany regional president Eugenio Giani stated that powerful overnight winds exacerbated the inferno…”
“Asian seaweed crisis declared ‘force majeure’ in Andalucía [Spain]…
“The species has shown an extraordinary capacity for colonisation since it was identified in 2016 in the area around the Strait of Gibraltar… The agreement will make it possible to apply the exemption from the state tax on the deposit of waste in landfills, with the aim of alleviating the economic pressure on coastal municipalities…”
“EU releases emergency aid as floods devastate Tanzanian communities…
“Intense and prolonged rainfall during the March – May rainy season triggered severe flooding and landslides in late March, , according to a statement from the EU Delegation to Tanzania cited on Thursday by the European External Action Service (EEAS).”
“Motorists and residents in Syokimau, Machakos County, just southeast of Nairobi, are facing major disruption after heavy rains triggered flooding in the area. The flooding has left roads nearly impassable, with many vehicles stranded…”
“Syria on the Brink of Water Scarcity: Climate Change, Drought, and Threats to Food Security…
“This evolving situation raises a critical analytical question: Does the current crisis in Syria reflect merely a shortfall in average precipitation, or does it signal a deeper transformation in the relationship between climate systems, natural resources, and food security?”
“Dams at Capacity: Kurdistan Region Harvests Record Rainfall Into Strategic Reserves.
“The KRG asserts its water management policies have successfully captured over 11 billion cubic meters of precipitation, ensuring critical reserves for agricultural and municipal use.”
“Crazy MINIMUM 33.9C [93F] at Fujairah today is HOTTEST APRIL NIGHT IN EMIRATES HISTORY; in OMAN nearly every station broke the record 3/5 times in a row with Mins up to 34.5C..” [Extreme Temps]
“Climate change is an unfolding labour crisis, ministry warns.
“Pakistan’s workforce estimated at over 57 million is increasingly on the frontlines of climate vulnerability, from heat-stressed daily wage earners to flood-affected farmers… Pakistan remains among the countries most vulnerable to climate change.”
“Most Karachi areas suffer as water crisis enters second week…
“Abdul Ghafoor, a resident of Malir, said that he had not seen tap water for the past one week. “I paid Rs6,000 for a water tanker yesterday,” he told Dawn on Thursday. A housewife in Saddar said that her kids had not bathed properly before school for the past one week.”
“Amid a continuing heatwave, large fires have burnt huge tracts of forest cover in more than 12 Indian states—from Uttarakhand in the north, Gujarat in the west, to Andhra Pradesh in the south.”
“Storms kill 13 in Uttar Pradesh as Delhi sees rare May Day weather shift.
“A powerful mix of rain, thunderstorms, hail, and dust storms swept across Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh… Uttar Pradesh reported 13 storm-related deaths and dozens injured as winds reached up to 100 km/h, while Delhi saw temperature drops of up to 17°C…”
“At least 10 killed in rain-related incidents across southern Indian city [Bengaluru] after intense downpour…
“After weeks of elevated temperatures and uncomfortable humidity, the weather in Bengaluru suddenly shifted on Wednesday, with intense rainfall, gusty winds and hailstorms sweeping parts of the city.”
“Early floods devastate Habiganj haors; Boro farmers staring at heavy losses [Bangladesh]…
“Deepak added that nearly 49 percent of the ripe crop remains unharvested, warning that continued rainfall and rising water levels could significantly increase the losses.”
“On April 29, Zhangzhou in Fujian Province and Chaozhou in Guangdong Province were hit by squall lines, with rainfall reaching 96 mm in one hour and 210 mm in three hours, causing severe flooding in several towns.”
“RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN; April starts and ends with record heat in Japan:
“Today the tiny island of Chichijima rose to 28.6C [83.5F], its hottest April day in history. Fun fact: Chichijima is the only place on Earth where a curious mixing of Japanese and English is spoken by some people.” [Extreme Temps]
“Tsushima Current, High Pressure Fuel Extreme Summer Heat [Korea].
“The average maximum temperature in Seoul this April, which experienced abnormal high temperatures at early summer levels, ranked as the third highest on record. The early April heat is interpreted as a precursor to the upcoming “extreme summer.””
Thousands of records are being smashed all over Oceania, Australia and SE Asia. MAY RECORDS: INDONESIA 36.0 Tanah Merah, MYANMAR 40.8 [105.4F] Dawei ALL TIME RECORD, 39.7 Victoria Point.”
“Tasmania records its hottest May day in recorded history.
“”We’ve broken records from Strahan to Launceston, down through Hobart,” says Dean Narramore, senior meteorologist at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Dean tells Joel Rheinberger on Tasmania Afternoons where the hottest parts of the state have been.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN OCEANIA – records of May hottest nights smashed in pieces all over Oceania. MINIMUMS up to 29C [84.2F]…
“AUSTRALIA is also breaking dozens of records all over the country from West to East (next tweet). In 24 hours May 2026 has broken more heat records than any full May.” [Extreme Temps]
“Eternal summer in BOLIVIA and PARAGUAY. 38.2 [100.8F] Puerto Suarez – record again! Next 7 days THOUSANDS of records will fall all over South America, Oceania, Australia and Southern Africa.” [Extreme Temps]
“More rain, less water: Why the water crisis in Mexico is getting harder to solve…
“New research into Mexico’s long-term climate patterns suggests the country is entering a more volatile water era: longer, more intense droughts punctuated by short bursts of heavy rainfall — events that often fail to replenish water systems.”
“Exclusive: Texas officials rejected Corpus Christi water project amid looming crisis.
“Months after Gov. Greg Abbott blasted local leaders for backing out of a plan to build a desalination plant on the Corpus Christi ship channel, the state declined to help finance another, larger desalination facility that could similarly ease the region’s growing water crisis.”
“Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Texas Following Record Rainfall…
“The heavy precipitation ended a 224-day dry streak in San Antonio, the city’s fifth-longest drought period in 70 years. Northern Bexar County locations such as Helotes and Universal City saw totals between 3 and 6 inches, leading to more than 20 high-water rescues by the San Antonio Fire Department.”
“This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real.
“…this season’s scarce water could cause a historic first in the next few years: States in the upper basin of the Colorado river could fail to deliver enough water to states in the lower basin, violating the 1922 agreement for the first time.”
“For the first time, California growers have to say how much groundwater they’re taking…
“The Tule and Tulare Lake groundwater subbasins were put on probation by the board in 2024 because they weren’t doing enough to control excessive pumping, which has caused levels to plummet.”
“A record-low snowpack in Central Oregon is leaving farmers in Sisters scrambling for water, as dwindling snowmelt threatens irrigation supplies at the start of the growing season…
“”On a year where our snowpack is at 8% or normal, and is the record low in the last 100 years, we’re really concerned about our water allotment,” Rainshadow Organics owner Sarahlee Lawrence said.”
“Warming rivers are now a growing source of greenhouse gases.
“Rivers worldwide have grown warmer, poorer in oxygen, and more loaded with heat-trapping gases since 2002, according to new research. The study recasts river damage as a climate problem, because the same changes that strain fish also feed gases into the air.”
“After 37 Years, the World’s Longest-Running Soil Warming Experiment Uncovers a Startling Climate Secret…
“What was once considered long-term, “stable” carbon in forest soils is proving far less permanent. As temperatures rise, even these stubborn carbon reserves can break down and release CO2 into the air.”
“Toxic chemicals and climate change work together to harm fertility across species.
“…fish, reptiles, birds, humans, and other mammals – are constantly simultaneously exposed to synthetic chemicals and the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures. Both of these stressors can harm fertility, and many of the impacts found are similar across species, such as effects on sperm and eggs.”
“The Turkish COP31 president-designate said Thursday the clean energy transition will be a top issue at the climate summit but simply telling nations to phase out fossil fuels “is not realistic”…
“…when pressed on whether the words “fossil fuels” could appear in a COP31 final decision, Kurum said: “It’s not about putting some words in a text.””
“We asked ten literary experts to recommend the climate poem that has spoken to them most powerfully. Their answers span over 200 years and a range of emotions from sorrow, to anger, fear and hope. This article is part of Climate Storytelling, a series exploring how arts and science can join forces to spark understanding, hope and action.”
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“As of the Feb. 2026 CERES data release, the 36-month running mean for Earth albedo hit yet another new record low, now down to 28.669%.
“February’s record marks the 9th consecutive new record monthly low.
“After recording the highest monthly reading for “Net TOA Flux All-Sky” since February, 2012, the Earth Energy Imbalance is back over 13 Hiroshimas per Second as of February, 2026.”
“Europe hit by record heat, glacier loss and marine extremes per climate report.
“Europe recorded its hottest year yet in 2025, with unprecedented heatwaves stretching from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, rapid glacier melt, record sea temperatures and expanding wildfires, according to a major climate report warning that the continent is warming twice as fast as the global average.”
“Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe…
“Across Europe, wildfires emitted 47 million tonnes of carbon, a record amount. Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Cyprus all topped their previous fire-emissions records. Soil conditions were the driest in 33 years of observations…”
“Extreme wildfire risk warning issued across all of Scotland…
“The deputy assistant chief officer said: “Going into the May bank holiday weekend, we will be seeing an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland. “We know people will be wanting to enjoy the good weather, but we ask they do so responsibly.”
“Wildfires in pictures: Satellite images show the Mourne Mountains ablaze from space [Northern Ireland].
“Here we can reveal the extent of the current Mourne Mountain wildfires as seen from space. These images come from Copernicus, the Earth observation component of the EU’s Space Programme.”
“Emergency services have been deployed in large numbers from Normandy across northern and western France, often working through the night to contain fires, monitor hotspots, and prevent re-ignition.”
“Avalanche deaths have surged in the Alps this season. Here’s why…
“What we observed this season – long, dry, very cold spells followed by intense snowfall – is consistent with what we expect from climate change: more variability, more extremes and longer periods without precipitation, combined with short, intense snow events.”
“Poland ‘not doing enough’ to restore Oder River after fish death disaster.
“On Wednesday, the EU executive formally accused Poland of “failing to fulfil its obligation” to bring the river back to health under environmental and industrial regulations, opening the door for potential legal action.”
“Brussels weighs letting fossil fuel companies break EU pollution limits…
“The European Union executive is considering a “zero-penalty” option that would allow national authorities not to fine companies that break strict rules governing methane emissions scheduled to come into force next year, according to two people familiar with the matter…”
“How Extreme Weather Is Increasing Unplanned Pregnancies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“Droughts in Sub-Saharan Africa are increasing unintended pregnancies by limiting access to contraception, worsening economic stress, and reducing women’s decision-making power.”
“Climate leading to malaria increase in Madagascar.
“Local doctors say the increase is likely a result of changing climate conditions, which have made the region more hospitable to the insects which carry the disease. Moreover, the country suffered a coup in 2009 and Madagascar has been in a political stalemate ever since…”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST. Dozens of records smashed all over the area.
“MINIMUMS up to 33C in the EMIRATES and 34.5C [94.1F] in OMAN – widespread Hottest April nights in history. In IRAN 46C on the SE coast: Records all over the country.” [Extreme Temps]
“INCOIS warns marine heatwaves threaten Arabian Sea corals and fisheries…
“These unusually high sea temperatures, spotted as of April 20, 2026, are putting coral reefs and marine life at risk, which could affect millions who rely on fishing and seafood. It’s all part of a bigger warming trend…”
“In the Alai District, outbreaks of infections are being prevented after devastating mudflows [Kyrgyzstan].
“The prevention efforts cover the city of Gulcho, the village of Kurmanjan Datka, and the streets of Karimov and Dostuk in the Savai area. Experts are engaged in disinfecting the affected areas and monitoring the quality of drinking water in the impacted settlements.”
“According to the Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet), a deterioration in air quality is expected on May 1 and 2 due to a dust storm and haze coming from the southwest and northwest in the southern and central areas of Khatlon, in some districts subordinate to the center, and in the city of Dushanbe.”
“Government says Pakistan has 90 days of water storage, far below regional benchmarks…
“The lack of adequate storage capacity poses risks to food security, economic stability and long-term growth, with the government seeking to expand reservoirs and improve water management in the country.”
“From Crystal Waters to Toxic Flow: The Ongoing Pollution of the Swat River [Pakistan].
“‘The river was once green and clean. People came from far away to see it, but now you can’t even view it from the road because of encroachment and all the hotels, and the water is filthy,’ Taj told FairPlanet.”
“Over 46°C [114.8F] heatwave grips northwestern, central India.
“According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures in several regions have soared well above the seasonal normal, turning parts of the subcontinent into some of the hottest locations on Earth right now.” [Extreme Temps]
“At 111.5 mm, Bengaluru breaks record for highest single-day rainfall in April [India].
“The thundershowers, which occurred within a couple of hours on Wednesday evening, were also one of the most intense spells of rainfall in recent memory. Moreover, the 111.5 mm of rainfall was almost three times the long-term monthly average of 41 mm for April…”
“Migration and climate pressures deepen flood risks in Bangladesh’s haors.
“In Bangladesh, people are pushed to live in flood-prone areas due to population pressures and poverty. The impacts of climate change are magnified due to the destruction of natural barriers such as forests and natural wetland vegetation.”
“Torrential rain submerges port city. Knee- to waist-deep water disrupts life; PM apologises to residents. [Bangladesh]
“Torrential rain, triggered by a steep pressure gradient over the North Bay, submerged low-lying areas of Chattogram for the second consecutive day yesterday, causing immense suffering to residents.”
“China’s weather bureau says April temperatures 2nd highest on record.
“China’s average temperature in April reached 12.8 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees above the historical average and the second highest for the month on record, the China Meteorological Administration said on April 29. Only April 2024 was warmer.”
“More than 800 rescued after record rain floods southern China.
“Severe weather has battered southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, triggering widespread urban flooding. In the coastal city of Qinzhou, hourly rainfall reached a peak of 143.3mm (5.6in), inundating streets and forcing school closures.”
“Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak at risk from extreme weather, insurer warns…
“One primary concern is the geological instability of the northern slopes. These slopes are composed of weathered granite that becomes unstable when saturated. This threat is amplified by increasingly intense rainfall, such as the record-breaking 158.1 millimetres per hour recorded in September 2023.”
“North Korea faces ‘severe’ drought, according to state media…
“Natural disasters tend to have an outsized impact on the isolated country due to its weak infrastructure and economy. Elizabeth Salmon, the U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in North Korea, said in February that food shortages are already a key concern in the country.”
“Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening ‘the world’s kitchen’…
“Some days Yana earns nothing: demand for fish is falling due to worries over contamination of the Mekong River and its tributaries by toxic runoff from rare earth mines upstream that is threatening millions who rely on those waters for farms and fisheries.”
“The quiet contradiction at the heart of the energy transition…
“Renewable energy systems are often presented as clean and benign alternatives to fossil fuels. Yet their material foundations tell a more complicated story. Wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, and transmission networks depend on large-scale extraction of critical minerals such as lithium, copper, nickel, and rare earth elements.”
“THAILAND is living among the worst sustained conditions ever experienced.
“Heat indexes have routinely been 42C/52C every day for several weeks in Bangkok downtown (and expected to approach 60C / 140F). Minimums have barely ever dropped below 29C for weeks in Bangkok.” [Extreme Temps]
“35.4C [95.7F] again today is a record of April highest Temperature. Manokwari, in West Papua, has broken the heat records of every month of 2023, re-broken them in 2024, re-re-broken all them in 2025 and it’s re-re-re breaking all them in 2026. Crazy.” [Extreme Temps]
“Thousands of abandoned coal mines in Australia are once again raising concerns about potential methane leaks…
“Researchers at the University of Queensland found that a single abandoned coal exploration borehole in Queensland was releasing about 235 metric tons of methane a year, with a climate impact similar to 10,000 cars each driving 12,000 kilometers (about 7,500 miles).”
“New results from a research programme into breeding low methane emitting cows show that this trait is not being expressed in the lactating daughters after being passed on from bulls. The results disprove the programme’s hypothesis, which was that these bulls would pass on this trait to their milking daughters.”
“For The Past 20 Years Antarctica’s Deep Ocean Has Been Heating Up, Scientists Reveal…
“Deep ocean heat is moving closer to Antarctica, a new decades-long study has revealed, providing clear evidence that the Southern Ocean is already experiencing shifts due to climate change. The study warns that the warming threatens the stability of Antarctic ice sheets.”
“Virtually 100% of Oceania is smashing records with extreme margins. Last Nino was peanuts compared to this insanity. Some of the records of April hottest nights include: Min 27.1 [80.8F] Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS, 26.4 Tanna VANUATU. May will smash EVERY RECORD.”
“Countries end Colombia fossil fuel summit with focus on next steps and financing.
“Countries have wrapped up a first-of-its-kind summit in Colombia on phasing out fossil fuels with no binding commitments but a growing momentum to shift from pledges to action.”
“Ecuador has started fracking in the Amazon rainforest for the first time, state oil company Petroecuador said Wednesday. The new hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, project is in the Amazonian province of Sucumbios on Ecuador’s border with Colombia.”
“Tropical rainforest loss eases after record year, but still ‘11 football fields a minute’…
“The pace of tropical forest destruction slowed in 2025 after record losses the year before but remained at worrying levels equivalent to 11 football fields per minute, researchers said Wednesday. The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year…”
“DEADLY HEAT WAVE IN MEXICO. WORLD RECORDS of April highest Temperatures have fallen between 1500m and 3000m.
“At low elevations extreme heat reached 46.5C/116F in Durango State. At 2000m the WORLD RECORD was smashed by full 2C. We are witnessing an event which is rewriting history.” [Extreme Temps]
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN TEXAS. Dozens of April records of Highest Minimums all over the State.
“Among the most important ones: 79 [26.1C] Brownsville, 78 Houston, 77 San Antonio, 77 Austin… Shamefully, not a single US meteorologist is mentioning this historic event.” [Extreme Temps]
“El Paso has seen deadly Valley Fever cases triple in recent years. Researchers say they know what is to blame…
“Valley Fever cases in El Paso – the site of frequent migrant crossings – have more than tripled between 2013-2022, rising from under 10 to dozens, the new research shows, due to the region’s frequent and blinding dust storms.”
“This siege of severe weather spawned damaging tornadoes near Enid, Oklahoma, and Mineral Wells, Texas, and also left damaging hail and winds in its wake. Here’s a recap of the late April 2026 outbreak.”
“Colorado River emergency actions buy time, not solutions…
“”The Department of Interior no longer acknowledges that the fundamental problem is climate change. We’re dealing with the symptoms of the disease. We’re not dealing with the underlying problem,” he said. “The law of the river was written for a river that no longer exists from a hydrologic standpoint.””
“How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt…
“…the federal government has proposed steep cutbacks to protect the nation’s largest reservoirs. Cave Creek [Arizona], which gets about 95% of its water from the Colorado River, will be among the first to feel the impact of those cuts.”
“Salmon are becoming river ‘ghosts’ as brutal droughts and violent floods cause unprecedented losses on their treacherous journey to the Pacific Ocean, scientists say… [California]
“The team described these lost fish as river “ghosts” because they die unseen, their fate hidden beneath the water.”
“Large swaths of the United States are in desperate need of soaking rainfall as drought continues to deepen.
“Stretching from Oregon to Florida and northward to the nation’s capital, nearly 63 percent of the country is facing drought conditions of varying intensity…”
“Nebraska ranchers share hard lessons, hope after historic wildfires.
“…beyond the initial response, producers are now facing difficult decisions — where to take cattle, how to manage feed, and what the future holds. “I think that’s the big question — is it ever going to rain again?” Wilson said. “We know it’s going to … but knowing and believing is different right now.””
“Extremely dry April was driest in 147 years of Chilliwack weather records [British Columbia]…
“The much-needed rain in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday “evaporated,” Pannett stated in his report. “In Chilliwack there was zero rainfall, which was a repeating trend throughout the month April.””
“Crop Prices Hit Highest Since 2023 as War and Bad Weather Bite.
“The extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz and extreme weather have jolted farm commodities prices to a two-year high, as fertilizer headaches and the prospect of smaller harvests drive food inflation risks.”
“Scientists warn it’s probably too late to save the ‘luxury crops’ that are used to make coffee, chocolate, and wine…
“Even with new ideas to cool the planet, scientists warn that these crops may not be saved. A new study reports that a proposed cooling method did not reliably protect them, with only six of eighteen major regions showing improvement.”
“The strongest El Niño in 150 years? That’s not hype, it’s the actual median forecast right now for the developing event later this year. [Jeff Berardelli]
“It could rival — or even surpass — the legendary 1877 El Niño, the strongest on record, which was linked to widespread drought, monsoon failure, and global food crises in parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.”
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“The Next El Niño Could Lock Earth Into a Hotter Climate…
“Even a moderately strong El Niño during the next 12 to 18 months could drive the average global temperature to about 1.7 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial level, climate scientist James Hansen told Inside Climate News…
“Passing that threshold may not be like falling off a climate cliff, but it’s definitely the point when the edge starts crumbling, with rapid changes to relatively stable systems of forests, water, rain and temperatures that have sustained people and ecosystems for millennia.”
“The latest CFS forecasts for El Niño need no hyperbole or exaggeration. The traditional Nino 3.4 region might actually be +3.4°C lol – I can’t tell because some of the members and also the mean are literally off the chart.
“The RONI, newer “relative” index – which takes our warmed climate into account – is like 2.7 which would be close to a record (if averaged over 3 months). The current record is +2.5°C in 1982-83.” [Jeff Berardelli]
“In the past 48 hours more records have fallen than any full month in history.
“210+ countries and territories (nearly 100% of the total) have been breaking thousands of records all this month. It will get WAY WORSE next days with several WORLD RECORDS at stake.” [Extreme Temps]
“Ship traffic is growing in the High Arctic, but very unevenly…
“Over the decade 2013–2022, traffic has grown in all the LMEs, but very unequally. In the Barents Sea, vessels sailed 4.5 million nm further in 2022 than 10 years before, making the growth there the largest. As a contrast, the traffic in the Northern Canadian Archipelago increased by only 0.002 million nm.”
“Rare April Snowstorm Shatters Record in Moscow, Leaves At Least 3 Dead in Samara…
“The weight of the snow toppled trees in Moscow and snapped power lines, cutting electricity to 50 villages in the surrounding Moscow region and leaving commuters stuck in gridlocked traffic. Some airports temporarily grounded flights due to poor weather conditions.”
“The Priority Actions for North Sea Cetaceans 2026 report, published by The Wildlife Trusts, found that, while large parts of UK seas are designated as protected, legal safeguards are in many places too weak, poorly enforced, or “fail to keep pace with emerging threats”.”
“UK’s biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court.
“One of the UK’s largest chicken producers and a water company will be in the High Court on Monday accused of polluting the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk. More than 4,500 people who live or work near the rivers along the Welsh-English border have signed up to take part…”
“UK scientists to fire salt water into the sky in bid to tackle climate crisis.
“A UK-based team of scientists is working to understand how firing a mist of fine salt water high into the sky may be able to brighten clouds enough to reflect more sunlight back into space and help keep parts of the world cooler amid rising global temperatures.”
“The EU’s methane regulation could spark an energy crisis.
“The industry warns of price impacts “equivalent to those witnessed on European energy markets due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East”. It could be a long, cold and costly winter. Half measures will not solve this problem.”
“Spain’s famous terraces could shut under new rules during extreme heat this summer.
“People heading for a cold drink on a sunny terrace in Spain this summer may find some outdoor seating suddenly closed during extreme heat alerts. New hospitality sector rules mean bars, cafés and restaurants may need to stop terrace service when temperatures become dangerous for staff working outside.”
“No monthly heat record was broken in the whole 2026 and in the whole winter/autumn 2025. This is the longest recordless spell ever recorded in climatic history, despite thousands of records in every month in its neighbour countries.” [Extreme Temps]
“‘Omega Block’ Weather System to Bring Cold to Greece…
“…an “Omega Block” is set to drive Arctic air deep into Central and Southeastern Europe. Temperatures will drop up to 15 degrees Celsius below seasonal norms, raising serious concerns for the 2026 growing season…”
“A hailstorm hit the city in the evening hours. The sudden hailstorm covered some streets and roads in white. Some residents moved their vehicles to parking lots and gas stations to protect them from the walnut-sized hailstones.”
“Water crisis deepens in Savelugu as changing weather patterns worsen shortages [Ghana]…
“Every morning, before the sun rises, women and children walk long distances to look for water. Some walk for hours. Even after the long journey, the water they find is often dirty and unsafe.”
“At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates.
“The conflict in Wadi Fira province, initially between two families, is said to have escalated into a cycle of reprisal attacks that spread over a wide area, with villages burned down. Chadian authorities said on Sunday that a delegation led by deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat had been sent to the area…”
“Dry tap reality: The growing water infrastructure crisis in South Africa.
“Approximately 47% to 56% of treated water is lost before reaching consumers due to leaking pipes and theft. Systems suffer from years of deferred maintenance, inadequate budgets, and a critical shortage of technical skills.”
“Eternal summer in SOUTH AFRICA with 35/37C [98.6F] again today. Records everywhere in Mozambique, Mauritius and also Madagascar (35.0C Fort Dauphin, another April record).” [Extreme Temps]
“Rare flash floods hit southern Israel after heavy rain, hail…
“In Nahal Tze’elim, which drains into the Dead Sea near Masada, the strongest flow since measurements began was recorded after about 30 millimeters of rain and heavy hail fell in the stream’s drainage basin over a short period, causing the rare flood.”
“Floods cut major roads in Syria after torrential rains…
“Civil Defense urged drivers to exercise caution during rainfall and avoid crossing waterways or driving through agricultural land. Earlier this month, severe weather hit western rural areas of Daraa in southern Syria, where heavy rain and hail caused major damage to agricultural crops.”
“Insane MINIMUMS up to 34.3C [93.7F] in OMAN (Khassab) – it’s one of the Hottest nights ever recorded in the world in APRIL. And next days will be much worse.” [Extreme Temps]
“Iraq could face over 100 days of dust storms this season: Monitor.
“Iraq could experience more than 100 days of dust and sand storms during the current season, the Iraq Green Observatory said on Monday, warning that rainfall this year was “not sufficient and not regular.” …Iraq still suffers from drought and severe desertification…”
“Many records of April High Minimums smashed in the past days. MINIMUMS up to 26C [78.8F] in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and 23C in Tajikistan. Some stations had their first tropical night in April.” [Extreme Temps]
“Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack crashes to record low for fourth straight year, water shortages imminent.
“Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has fallen to 27.8% below the long-term average, breaking last year’s record low and marking the fourth consecutive year below-normal snow persistence, according to the Snow Update Report 2026 released today.”
“India’s Heat Wave Creates New Inflation Risks After Oil Surge.
“Temperatures of as high as 47C (117F) have gripped parts of northern India this week, and power demand has surged to a record in the country as households cranked up air conditioners and fans to cool down. The government is also predicting below-normal rains between the June and September monsoon season, which is crucial for farming activity.”
“Unbelievable what’s happening in Nepal: records of High Minimums shattered by 5/7F margins, the hugest margins a record has ever been broken anywhere anytime near the tropics… Crazy MINIMUM 28.0C [82.4F] Dhangadhi is HOTTEST APRIL NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN NEPAL.” [Extreme Temps]
“Lightning strikes in Bangladesh kill 14 – including 10-year-old boy…
“The intense lightning came amid storms and heavy rain which swept across several parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka. A rise in deaths from lightning strikes in Bangladesh in recent years has been linked to deforestation.”
“Heavy flooding in southern China forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submerged…
“Qinzhou authorities said the city’s meteorological station recorded rainfall of over 270 millimeters (about 10 inches) during a 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. on Monday. That was the highest amount recorded there on a single day in April.”
“Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan’s northeast.
“Ryota Haga, a 31-year-old volunteer firefighter who lost his family home in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, is leading efforts to protect his hometown of Otsuchi from a massive wildfire. The blaze has burned for over six days, consuming more than 1,600 hectares (approx. 4,000 acres) of forest in Japan’s northeastern Iwate Prefecture.”
“Southeast Asia’s office workers reel from energy-saving drive, heatwave.
““Sometimes it even feels hard to breathe,” said Pornpimol Sirimai, who works at the health ministry and has bought electric fans to cool down. “The canteen and even the 7-Eleven downstairs are cooler than our office, which is why people end up gathering there.””
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THAILAND – this is one of the worst heat waves the world has ever seen with THI’s >50C [122F] for weeks.
“Records have been falling every single day since January. Last records: 40.5 [104.9F] Krabi all time record, 39.7 Ranong all time record, 38.3 Phuket AP April Record. It will get worse and worse.” [Extreme Temps]
“Extreme Heat Is Breaking Cambodia’s Farms, and the Window to Act Is Closing Fast…
“Cambodia is particularly exposed to climate risks. The country is already dealing with more frequent floods, prolonged droughts, and increasingly intense heat during the dry season.”
“Indonesia’s forests, long held up as a case of tentative progress, are again under pressure. New analysis shows deforestation rose sharply in 2025, reversing several years of decline and returning to levels not seen in nearly a decade, reports Mongabay’s Hans Nicholas Jong.”
“How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific…
“Warming water temperatures caused by climate change pose a substantial risk to local tuna populations, threatening Kiribati’s economic backbone. Scientists fear warmer waters could lead to tuna moving permanently out of its EEZ to cooler temperatures to the east…”
“Amazon safeguards cut deforestation but miss rising forest degradation threat.
“…things are changing, and fast. “2024 was the most extreme year for fires,” Antonio said. “I had never seen anything like it. The forest burned like dry pasture—it was frightening for those of us who risk our lives to protect it.””
“Historic heat wave in GUATEMALA – 43.4C [110.1F] at La Fragua HOTTEST APRIL DAY IN HISTORY. Records have been falling everywhere in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua,Costa Rica, Panama…” [Extreme Temps]
“North America climatic history is being rewritten with this brutal heat wave which is breaking WORLD HEAT RECORDS at high elevations for April. Among the most important records – 37.0C [98.6F at Guanajuato 2000m asl. WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN.” [Extreme Temps]
“Heavy rain not ‘nearly enough’ to tame two wildfires in drought-stricken Georgia…
“The biggest blaze, the Pineland Road fire, has scorched more than 50 sq miles (130sq km) and at least 35 homes in a sparsely populated and heavily wooded part of the state about 35 miles (56km) north of Florida, which is also dealing with wildfires.”
“Lake Mead’s drops raise prospect of unaffordable Hoover Dam electricity…
“Not only will its electricity likely no longer be cheap, its price may climb high enough over the next year or so to make it “unaffordable” for many of its current users, said Jordy Fuentes, director of the Arizona Power Authority, a state agency that buys Hoover Dam power from the feds and markets it to 71 customers statewide.”
“Sewers have been hiding a climate problem in plain sight, and this new tool finally exposes its true scale…
“…the team estimates that global sewer systems emit approximately 1.18 to 1.95 million tons of methane annually, adding 1.7% to 3.3% to the currently estimated global methane emissions by the waste sector, and approximately 16% to 38% to the estimated overall carbon footprint of wastewater management.”
“Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds.
“Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely generates an additive or synergistic effect that increases reproductive harm, and may contribute to the broad global drop in fertility, new peer-reviewed research finds.”
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“A ‘triple whammy’ of chaos has triggered a downward spiral in Antarctica, scientists discover…
“Climate change and shifts in the food web are continuing to threaten the survival and reproduction of penguins in Antarctica, a Chinese expert has warned.
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…” 
“As each new model run comes in, it seems more possible that we are witnessing history. The latest NMME forecasts the strongest El Niño on record, with the white shading +3°C or higher (+5.4F) anomalies covering an immense section of the Central-East Pacific. 
“What is causing the unprecedented scale of Wales’ wildfires?
“Measurements of glamos_ch winter snow depth on Swiss glaciers are in: 25% less snow than normally at the end of winter. Glaciers are poorly prepared for the heat of next summer!
“This April was the second driest in Hungary since [records began in] 1901, HungaroMet announced on its Facebook page on Thursday…
“Drone crash sparks massive forest fire near Chernobyl nuclear plant.
“Turkish scientists studying plastic pollution in the Black Sea found that plastic waste can carry hazardous chemicals and spread them through the marine ecosystem.
“Storm Erminio Puts Greece on High Alert.
“Cyclone Harry has brought the pearls of Sinis to their knees, even the Isthmus beach is on the verge of closure [Sardinia].
“Torrential rain forces cancellation of Torrevieja May Fair opening events [Spain]…
“Morocco Gas Imports Down As Record Rainfall [following seven-year drought] Boosts Hydropower.
“Cairo’s Nilometer measures the mood of a nation gripped by the threat of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
“Severe heat wave in Egypt to peak on Sunday…
“MONSTER HEAT IN AFRICA – 37C MINIMUMS. Absolutely brutal and scary heat in the Sahel and Sahara.
“A devastating windstorm has wreaked havoc across several local government areas in Niger State [NW Nigeria], destroying over 1,000 houses and leaving scores of residents displaced.
“Record heat and Record cold in Southern Africa.
“Burundi’s Main Port Struggles to Recover From Flooding.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT ALL OVER ASIA:
“Worsening water crisis disrupts daily life in Kabul [Afghanistan]…
“For India, Arbitration Is Dead When It Comes To Indus Waters…
“‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
“Why is humid heat becoming more dangerous than heatwaves in India?
“Seven killed in Bihar due to lightning, falling trees amid heavy rain…
“Starting May 9th, northern China will be hit by the strongest heatwave of the year! 
“Malaysia resorts to cloud seeding to save rice crop from drought…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN SE ASIA. Absolutely crazy what’s going on in Southeast Asia with records smashed every day for over 1,100 consecutive days.
“Conservationists fear fires could erase years of orangutan habitat recovery.
“Critically endangered ‘Timor green pigeon’ will soon be extinct without urgent action.
“Second-driest April on record for NSW as likely El Niño brings threat of dry year ahead…
“SOUTH AMERICA – historic autumn heat wave.
“Paraguay expanded a reserve in the Gran Chaco. Why is deforestation still rising there?
“Climate change could erase most South American cloud forests, study warns…
“Hantavirus cases nearly doubled in Argentina in the past year. Experts say climate change is to blame…
“Heavy rain floods roads across Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico.
“The numbers are unreal. Spring-to-date temperature rankings across the Lower 48:
“This is the part that should stop people cold.
“‘The worst time for wheat’: US farmers face losses to extreme heat and drought…
“Lake Powell runoff to hit record low, putting West’s water supplies at risk.
“Rare brain-eating amoeba found in water at several western national parks – including Lake Mead and Yellowstone…
“Heat is set to blast much of California, topping 100 degrees in some areas…
“Southeast Alberta seeing ‘driest spring’ on record as fire risk reaches extreme.
“Canadian Muskoxen Hit by Double Punch of Novel Diseases and Climate Change…
“Whales ‘forced to shout’ to communicate over shipping noise…
“Among Flowering Plants, Thousands of Evolutionary Oddities at Risk of Extinction.
“Hunger threat grows worldwide as climate change alters food quality…
“Climate Cracks Are Spreading — and Even the System Knows It Can’t Hold.
“…the odds keep rising for the strongest El Niño in a century…
“…did I mention that the global sea-surface temperature hit a preliminary record daily high yesterday, beating the previous record daily high set in 2024?
“New global temperature projection range by Zeke Hausfather for 2027 reaches as high as +1.9°C!!
“Following the warmest April on record, Norway offers 38 areas in the Barents Sea for drilling.
“From record cold to record heat: 30C in Belarus and Ukraine today after the heavy frosts recorded few days ago.
“Hundreds of firefighters struggle to contain massive Carpathian wildfire [Ukraine].
“Pilot dies after firefighting plane tackling major forest blaze crashes in Poland.
“Slovakia hit by extreme drought as farmers fear sharp fall in harvests.
“How dry are high elevations in the Alps? Insanely dry… 
“Video: dramatic mudslides hit villages in northern France…
“Severe weather, heavy hailstorms across half of Lombardy [Italy]…
“Two pufferfish have appeared in Galicia, and their arrival is not just a marine curiosity but a small warning about the warmer future moving toward Spain…
“Spain records warmest April on record with average temperature more than 3C higher than normal.
“Tunisia’s Water Crisis Worsens as Droughts Strain Economy, Farms and Infrastructure.
“RECORD HEAT IN GHANA:
“More than 200mm of rain pounds Garden Route, floods force evacuations and road closures [Western Cape, South Africa].
“SOUTHERN AFRICA RECORD HEAT:
“Mogadishu Floods: Heavy Rains Flood Roads, Houses With Muddy Water in Somalia.
“EXTREME HEAT IN WEST ASIA:
“Alarming rise in mercury forecast as heatwave alert issued for country [Pakistan].
“AI helps track rapid glacier loss in Kashmir’s Himalayas…
“‘Indian Niño’ drove record heat in 2023 and 2024, new study finds.
“Sugarcane farming fuels water crisis in Maharashtra.
“Hong Kong experiences an ‘exceptionally warm’ April.
“Unusual May coolness in The Okinawa Prefecture, JAPAN:
“Several areas in the Klang Valley have been hit by flash floods following heavy rain and strong winds, with main roads inundated by rising floodwaters. [Malaysia]
“Flooding has again hit Bogor Regency, West Java, since Monday afternoon (May 4, 2026), inundating hundreds of homes in seven villages across five sub-districts…
“Another record hot night on the coast of Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
“El Niño means “Emergency” for the Galápagos Islands! 
“Chile approves US$5 billion megaproject to draw almost 1.7 million tons of water from the Pacific every day, desalinate the sea and push the resource 480 km to cities and mining companies in the world’s driest desert…
“Brutal heat in SOUTH AMERICA:
“Deforestation may push Amazon degradation threshold below 2°C warming.
“RECORD HEAT IN ECUADOR:
“Another exceptional heat wave in Mexico and Central America with up to 44C [111.2F] at 1000m asl in San Luis Potosi State.
“Massive marine heatwave caused Caribbean coral reefs to collapse much faster than predicted – new research.
“‘Not just hot water’: Marine heat waves can create toxic relationship between seagrasses and microbes.
“Drought deepens across Central Plains, slashing winter wheat outlook [US].
“Alaskan megatsunami bigger than Empire State Building triggered by climate change.
“Human Activity Is Causing Major River Deltas to Sink up to 20 Times Faster Than Sea Level Rise— and With Them, a Global Food System…
“Climate models struggling to capture human impact on storm tracks…
“Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere just hit a ‘depressing’ new record.
“The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem…
“World’s largest marine ecosystems are suffering from sudden jumps in ocean temperature…
“The normalcy bias we’re all experiencing for global sea-surface temperatures becomes apparent if we look at the graph of SSTs 1982-2026 and remove the last three years 2023, 2024, 2025 from the picture:”
“Super El Niño: A freight train of warm water continues to chug across the subsurface Pacific Ocean.
“The strongest El Niño in 150 years? Yes, it’s legitimately possible. Not hype. 
“A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects…
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…”
“Iceland plans to resume whale hunting this summer…
“Norwegian fish farms polluting fjords with waste likened to ‘raw sewage of millions of people’.
“…exceptional wintry weather in SE Europe contrasts with record warmth in North Europe where Temperatures reached up to 28C [82.4F] in Sweden, 27C in Norway, Lithuania and Latvia.
“Southern Lithuania is shrouded in smoke due to massive forest fires in Belarus…
“Wild Scottish salmon catch sinks to record low.
“Salmon ‘wiped out’ and other wildlife killed after ‘tragic’ River Spey chemical spill [Scotland].
“EU moves to drop leather from deforestation law after industry lobbying…
“Amsterdam begins enforcing ban on adverts for meat and fossil fuels: ‘Climate crisis is very urgent’.
“Europe battles escalating forest fires amid severe drought.
“This March and April saw the least rainfall in the Czech Republic since [records began in] 1961, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ). 
“Weekend Cold Snap Most Extreme Ever Recorded in May [Greece]…
“Records are falling in nearly 100% of Africa from Algeria to South Africa. Never happened anything like this.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SOUTH AFRICA. MAY RECORDS: 
“South African Farms Face El Niño Drought Risk on Top of Iran War…
“Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya…
“Suspected chemical pollution threatens Nairobi National Park & key water sources…
“INSANE HEAT IN SW ASIA:
“Dust storm in Iraq sends over 1,100 to hospital…
“Three dead, 850 families impacted by landslides in southern Tajikistan.
“Extreme heat prompts nationwide emergency protocols [Pakistan].
“India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies…
“The ‘missing’ insect that is raising alarm bells about one of world’s best biodiversity hotspots [western Ghats, India]…
“Heat rises in the Indian Ocean to dangerous levels: Scientists warn of danger to fish, reefs and millions.
“Homes flooded, farmers hit by losses in Moulvibazar as 530mm [21 inches] rainfall recorded in April [Bangladesh].
“Overexploited for years, the Chure hills are weakening, and water stress is rising across the Tarai [Nepal].
“‘Super El Nino’ raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict…
“Japanese citrus farmers switch to avocados as climate change warms soil.
“Temperatures soar above 38C [100.4F] as heatwave intensifies across Vietnam…
“Bangkok heat index reaches dangerous level with health risks…
“Wildfires in Thailand engulf animals over 1 million hectares.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN AUSTRALIA:
“Declining Australian tree health is as big a problem as bushfires…
“Few days after smashing its April record, VANUATU breaks May records since day 1st: The Minimum of 25.9C [78.6F] at Pekoe is its hottest May night in history. 
“A study showed that the Echaurren Norte Glacier in Chile lost 65% of its surface area in seven decades.
“Illegal Miners Loot Amazon Rainforest for Critical Minerals…
“Climate change increases spillover risk of rodent-borne arenaviruses.
“More exceptional heat in MEXICO:
“‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds.
“Huge wildfire engulfs nearly 1,000 acres in Arizona and is still spreading: ‘It’s like a war zone’.
“Northern Michigan wildfires force residents to evacuate…
“Earliest to hit 90: Portland breaks daily record temperature Sunday…
“Why Water Scarcity Is Emerging As A Key Energy Constraint…
“Wars destroy lives and the climate. Why aren’t we counting military emissions?
“Earth’s Energy Imbalance has more than doubled!
“2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts…
“We just observed the highest Equatorial Pacific oceanic heat content for *any* month since 1997 and the highest for April in the entire satellite era. 
“Breaking News! Code: y-axis alert!
“Arctic winter sea-ice extent fails to expand and sets a new record low in 2026.
“Eight Trapped After Permafrost Thaw Triggers Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East.
“Warmest April in 136 years. Nordøyan lighthouse (measurements since 1890) in Nærøysund in Trøndelag [Norway] has, with an average temperature of 6.7°C, broken the 89-year-old record for the highest average temperature in April. 
“HISTORIC HEAT IN NORWAY – dozens of April records pulverized:
“Wildfire shuts Peak District’s Snake Pass [England].
“‘Public health time bomb’: How France allowed cadmium to poison its crops and soil.
“Climate change, pollution, high demand put drinking water availability under pressure [Netherlands]…
“Parts of Switzerland experience driest April on record.
“‘A tragedy’: Polish fruit growers count their losses as spring frosts decimate orchards…
“May starts with a freezing night in Eastern Europe with widespread frost even at low elevations with local near records or even records for May.
“Snow cover on Greek mountains has more than halved in four decades, study finds.
“‘A sense of dread’: Europe’s first climate migrants live in constant fear of extreme weather…
“Thousands evacuated as wildfires spread across forest in Italy’s Tuscany.
“Asian seaweed crisis declared ‘force majeure’ in Andalucía [Spain]…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT – hundreds of records smashed in pieces allover Africa from Algeria to South Africa.
“EU releases emergency aid as floods devastate Tanzanian communities…
“Kenya floods leave roads impassable in Syokimau.
“Syria on the Brink of Water Scarcity: Climate Change, Drought, and Threats to Food Security…
“Dams at Capacity: Kurdistan Region Harvests Record Rainfall Into Strategic Reserves.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN THE EMIRATES:
“Climate change is an unfolding labour crisis, ministry warns.
“Most Karachi areas suffer as water crisis enters second week…
“Heatwave Sparks Forest Fires Across 12 States, Madhya Pradesh Worst Hit.
“Storms kill 13 in Uttar Pradesh as Delhi sees rare May Day weather shift.
“At least 10 killed in rain-related incidents across southern Indian city [Bengaluru] after intense downpour…
“Early floods devastate Habiganj haors; Boro farmers staring at heavy losses [Bangladesh]…
“On April 29, Zhangzhou in Fujian Province and Chaozhou in Guangdong Province were hit by squall lines, with rainfall reaching 96 mm in one hour and 210 mm in three hours, causing severe flooding in several towns.”
“RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN; April starts and ends with record heat in Japan:
“Tsushima Current, High Pressure Fuel Extreme Summer Heat [Korea].
“SE ASIA EXTRAORDINARY HEAT:
“Tasmania records its hottest May day in recorded history.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN OCEANIA – records of May hottest nights smashed in pieces all over Oceania. MINIMUMS up to 29C [84.2F]…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN SOUTH AMERICA:
“EXTRAORDINARY EVENT – WORLD RECORD OF APRIL HIGHEST TEMPERATURE above 2000m smashed for the 3rd day in a row: 39.0C [102.2F] at Guanajuato MEXICO.
“More rain, less water: Why the water crisis in Mexico is getting harder to solve…
“Exclusive: Texas officials rejected Corpus Christi water project amid looming crisis.
“Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Texas Following Record Rainfall…
“This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real.
“For the first time, California growers have to say how much groundwater they’re taking…
“A record-low snowpack in Central Oregon is leaving farmers in Sisters scrambling for water, as dwindling snowmelt threatens irrigation supplies at the start of the growing season…
“Warming rivers are now a growing source of greenhouse gases.
“Toxic chemicals and climate change work together to harm fertility across species.
“The Turkish COP31 president-designate said Thursday the clean energy transition will be a top issue at the climate summit but simply telling nations to phase out fossil fuels “is not realistic”…
“Ten compelling poems about climate change…
“As of the Feb. 2026 CERES data release, the 36-month running mean for Earth albedo hit yet another new record low, now down to 28.669%.
“Europe hit by record heat, glacier loss and marine extremes per climate report.
“Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe…
“Extreme wildfire risk warning issued across all of Scotland…
“Wildfires in pictures: Satellite images show the Mourne Mountains ablaze from space [Northern Ireland].
“Early wildfires break out across France.
“Avalanche deaths have surged in the Alps this season. Here’s why…
“Poland ‘not doing enough’ to restore Oder River after fish death disaster.
“Brussels weighs letting fossil fuel companies break EU pollution limits…
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN NORTH AFRICA… Algeria is living an incredible hot spell with up to 40/43C for weeks and abnormally hot nights.
“How Extreme Weather Is Increasing Unplanned Pregnancies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“Climate leading to malaria increase in Madagascar.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST. Dozens of records smashed all over the area.
“INCOIS warns marine heatwaves threaten Arabian Sea corals and fisheries…
“In the Alai District, outbreaks of infections are being prevented after devastating mudflows [Kyrgyzstan].
“Mudflows and dust storms expected in Tajikistan.
“Government says Pakistan has 90 days of water storage, far below regional benchmarks…
“From Crystal Waters to Toxic Flow: The Ongoing Pollution of the Swat River [Pakistan].
“Over 46°C [114.8F] heatwave grips northwestern, central India.
“At 111.5 mm, Bengaluru breaks record for highest single-day rainfall in April [India].
“Migration and climate pressures deepen flood risks in Bangladesh’s haors.
“Torrential rain submerges port city. Knee- to waist-deep water disrupts life; PM apologises to residents. [Bangladesh]
“China’s weather bureau says April temperatures 2nd highest on record.
“More than 800 rescued after record rain floods southern China.
“Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak at risk from extreme weather, insurer warns…
“North Korea faces ‘severe’ drought, according to state media…
“Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening ‘the world’s kitchen’…
“The quiet contradiction at the heart of the energy transition…
“THAILAND is living among the worst sustained conditions ever experienced.
“Record again at Manokwari, INDONESIA!
“Thousands of abandoned coal mines in Australia are once again raising concerns about potential methane leaks…
“Setback in breeding low-methane cows [NZ]…
“For The Past 20 Years Antarctica’s Deep Ocean Has Been Heating Up, Scientists Reveal…
“HISTORIC HEAT ALL OVER OCEANIA. 
“Countries end Colombia fossil fuel summit with focus on next steps and financing.
“Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest.
“Tropical rainforest loss eases after record year, but still ‘11 football fields a minute’…
“DEADLY HEAT WAVE IN MEXICO. WORLD RECORDS of April highest Temperatures have fallen between 1500m and 3000m.
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN TEXAS. Dozens of April records of Highest Minimums all over the State.
“El Paso has seen deadly Valley Fever cases triple in recent years. Researchers say they know what is to blame…
“Severe Weather Outbreak Spawns Damaging Tornadoes, Hail, Winds In Plains, Midwest, South.
“Colorado River emergency actions buy time, not solutions…
“How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt…
“Salmon are becoming river ‘ghosts’ as brutal droughts and violent floods cause unprecedented losses on their treacherous journey to the Pacific Ocean, scientists say… [California] 
“Large swaths of the United States are in desperate need of soaking rainfall as drought continues to deepen.
“Nebraska ranchers share hard lessons, hope after historic wildfires.
“Extremely dry April was driest in 147 years of Chilliwack weather records [British Columbia]…
“Crop Prices Hit Highest Since 2023 as War and Bad Weather Bite.
“Scientists warn it’s probably too late to save the ‘luxury crops’ that are used to make coffee, chocolate, and wine…
“The strongest El Niño in 150 years? That’s not hype, it’s the actual median forecast right now for the developing event later this year. [Jeff Berardelli]
“The Next El Niño Could Lock Earth Into a Hotter Climate…
“The latest CFS forecasts for El Niño need no hyperbole or exaggeration. The traditional Nino 3.4 region might actually be +3.4°C lol – I can’t tell because some of the members and also the mean are literally off the chart. 
“+8°C above average warm waters… EIGHT. [current Pacific subsurface anomalies]
“In the past 48 hours more records have fallen than any full month in history.
“Arctic sea-ice extent is crashing.
“Ship traffic is growing in the High Arctic, but very unevenly…
“SUMMER HEAT WAVE IN SIBERIA. Records smashed in pieces in this insane event which is rewriting world climatic history.
“Rare April Snowstorm Shatters Record in Moscow, Leaves At Least 3 Dead in Samara…
“UK Government ‘failing’ dolphins and whales…
“UK’s biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court.
“UK scientists to fire salt water into the sky in bid to tackle climate crisis.
“The EU’s methane regulation could spark an energy crisis.
“Spain’s famous terraces could shut under new rules during extreme heat this summer.
“Where heat records don’t exist – ITALY.
“‘Omega Block’ Weather System to Bring Cold to Greece…
“Hailstorm hit Gaziantep [Turkey].
“Water crisis deepens in Savelugu as changing weather patterns worsen shortages [Ghana]…
“At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates.
“Dry tap reality: The growing water infrastructure crisis in South Africa.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA:
“Rare flash floods hit southern Israel after heavy rain, hail…
“Floods cut major roads in Syria after torrential rains…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST:
“Iraq could face over 100 days of dust storms this season: Monitor.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN CENTRAL ASIA:
“Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack crashes to record low for fourth straight year, water shortages imminent.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN INDIA AND PAKISTAN – nearly the whole area is with record hot nights for April…
“India’s Heat Wave Creates New Inflation Risks After Oil Surge.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN NEPAL:
“Lightning strikes in Bangladesh kill 14 – including 10-year-old boy…
“Heavy flooding in southern China forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submerged…
“Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan’s northeast.
“Southeast Asia’s office workers reel from energy-saving drive, heatwave.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THAILAND – this is one of the worst heat waves the world has ever seen with THI’s >50C [122F] for weeks.
“Extreme Heat Is Breaking Cambodia’s Farms, and the Window to Act Is Closing Fast…
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN BRUNEI – Exceptional MINIMUM Of 27.4C is HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN BRUNEI.
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA. Every single island is grinding records in pieces every day. They were all set in 2024 and 2025.
“Deforestation is surging in Indonesia.
“How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific…
“Amazon safeguards cut deforestation but miss rising forest degradation threat.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN CENTRAL AMERICA:
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN MEXICO:
“It’s been the 2nd-warmest April on record so far across the United States.
“Heavy rain not ‘nearly enough’ to tame two wildfires in drought-stricken Georgia…
“Lake Mead’s drops raise prospect of unaffordable Hoover Dam electricity…
“Sewers have been hiding a climate problem in plain sight, and this new tool finally exposes its true scale…
“Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds.