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“Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds.
“Chronic ocean heating is fuelling a “staggering and deeply concerning” loss of marine life, a study has found, with fish levels falling by 7.2% from as little as 0.1C of warming per decade… “To put it simply, the faster the ocean floor warms, the faster we lose fish,” said Shahar Chaikin, a marine ecologist…”
“In case you haven’t been paying attention, global sea-surface temperatures have been spiking for the last week and may soon set a new all-time record. Massively overheated oceans are not healthy for children and other living things.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Northern Ireland’s farmers warned on mineral loss after ‘wettest start in nearly 150 years’.
“With soils still saturated across many parts of Northern Ireland, advisers have warned that mineral leaching and reduced plant uptake could pose challenges at turnout… prolonged waterlogging can significantly affect a soil’s trace element availability.”
“Hottest 25 February on record as Brussels basks in unseasonably warm temperatures [also monthly Feb records at Antwerp and Maastricht].
“The highest temperature ever recorded for 25 February was measured this Wednesday in Uccle, reaching 18.9°C at 14:00… The temperature is expected to rise slightly further in the coming hours, which will confirm the exact new record for this date.”
“294 French communes classified as natural disaster zones following flooding…
“Hundreds of communes affected by flooding have been fast-tracked onto the natural disaster (catastrophe naturelle) list in France, allowing insurance claims processes to begin. In total, 294 communes have been added to the list, with a further 77 to be examined in the coming weeks.”
“After nearly 40 consecutive days of rain, France has been experiencing an exceptional heat wave since Tuesday, breaking records for the month of February, according to Météo France…
“In Biarritz, the temperature climbed to 27°C, 14°C above normal, and in Orthez, the mercury even rose to 28.3°C. Temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days.”
“Up to 59 forest fires in 24 hours in Cantabria [NE Spain].
“Cantabria has recorded 59 forest fires in 24 hours and continues to battle 35 blazes this Wednesday afternoon, of which 21 are still active and 14 are under control, mostly in the Pas i Miera districts. The most affected municipality is Vega de Pas, with seven active fires.”
“Global warming intensified a series of torrential rainstorms that battered Spain and Portugal in recent weeks, new research has found.
“Nine destructive winter storms hit the Iberian Peninsula with extensive flooding between mid-January and mid-February, killing six people in Portugal, forcing the evacuation of more than 12,000 people in Spain and leaving a trail of devastation across both countries.”
“Severe flooding along the Evros River has placed the Evros region of Greece into a state of emergency, as rising waters continue to threaten homes, farmland, and critical infrastructure.
“During a visit to the affected border region, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a €30 million ($35 million) package to restore damaged infrastructure and accelerate recovery efforts.”
“Congo basin blackwater lakes are releasing ancient carbon into the atmosphere…
“Previously, scientists believed that carbon stored in Congo Basin peat remained locked away for extremely long periods and would only be released under specific conditions such as extended drought.”
“Egypt denies claims of allowing Ethiopia Red Sea access for Nile dam concessions.
“Egypt on Tuesday evening denied reports claiming it was prepared to grant Ethiopia maritime access to the Red Sea in return for flexibility from Addis Ababa over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a long-running source of tension between the two countries.”
“Saving the Aral Sea Demands Central Asia Work Together.
“The Aral Sea – once the fourth largest lake in the world – is rapidly shrinking. To preserve what remains, and ideally significantly restore parts of it, regional cooperation among Central Asian states is crucial.”
“Another record day with temperature up to 22C [71.6F] in Taklamakan Desert. Still abnormally warm in Central Asia >26C in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and warmer tomorrow. Many more records expected from the Caspian Sea all the way to Japan.”
“Weather stations in southern Xinjiang [NW China] have broken records for six consecutive days!
“Today, 10 stations broke their February warmest records, and 1 station Tmin broke its February warmest record. Temperatures in eastern China will rise sharply again tomorrow.”
“Sudden rains in Telangana destroy crops, leave farmers in despair [S India]…
“Of the many visuals that have surfaced is a heart-rending video of an elderly farmer couple – Banoth Anki and Laxma Naik – from Mahabubabad district, trying hard to dry their soaked crops with their bare hands.”
“In Nepal polls, political parties root for mega infrastructure…
“Despite Nepal ranking as the sixth most climate-vulnerable nation globally, parties largely treat environmental issues as an afterthought or a development delay, often ignoring the fact that recent climate-driven disasters have already severely damaged expensive infrastructure…”
“6th consecutive day >25C; 142 records broken and more on the way. Unprecedented. Latest monthly records: HIGH MAX: 24.4 [75.9F] Kahoku, 16.4 Nagataki Falls, 13.0 Mumaya, HIGH MINS: 12.8 Kuwana, 12.0 Tajimi, 11.9 Obata, 7.4 Iijima, 5.8 Numata.”
“Record low rainfall triggers forest fire, dries up river in Japan.
“An anomaly has occurred in rivers in Tokyo. Namiki Moka, NTV Reporter / You can see the riverbed of the Asakawa River. It’s turned whitish overall and you can’t see water flowing. People were walking in the Asakawa River, a river where water usually flows. The river has dried up due to low rainfall.”
“BNPB Records a Series of Floods and Extreme Weather in Several Areas, Hundreds of KK Affected [Java].
“The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded a number of disaster incidents in the last 24 hours until 07.00 WIB. Wet hydrometeorological disasters such as floods and the impact of extreme weather still dominate in various regions.”
“Red alert in Indonesia’s Bali as torrential rains trigger floods and landslides.
“Days of intense rainfall have unleashed widespread flooding and landslides across the Indonesian island of Bali, disrupting life in residential neighbourhoods and popular tourist destinations, local media reported on Wednesday.”
“Carnarvon banana supply hit for 18 months after heatwave and cyclone.
“Banana growers in Carnarvon, Western Australia, are assessing damage following a January heatwave and a February cyclone, with some estimating it may take 12 to 18 months for stock levels to return to normal.”
“…satellite images show that the melting sea ice has forced the penguins into smaller, tightly packed groups and that between 2022 and 2024 the ice broke up before they had finished moulting. Scientists fear that it may explain why the number of moulting colonies fell from more than 100 to just 25 after 2022.”
“Rain is coming to Antarctica – here’s how it will change the frozen continent…
“Extreme weather is already causing disruption. A heatwave in February 2020 brought temperatures of 18.6°C to the northern peninsula – T-shirt weather, for almost the first time in recorded Antarctic history – while the “ice shelf” surface alongside melted at a record pace.”
“Uruguay declared an agricultural emergency due to water shortages in productive areas. It also activated a health emergency over H5 avian influenza after the virus was found in wildlife. The dual crisis is pressuring a key export sector.”
“Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing…
“The streets of Juiz de Fora, a city of 560,000, were covered in mud as authorities feared more landslides. Life in neighboring Uba, with its 107,000 residents, came to a stop. Classes were suspended in both cities, their mayors said.”
“Harrowing moment dozens of coffins are washed away during deadly flash floods after spate of storms [Brazil]…
“Footage shows caskets drifting through waterlogged streets after a funeral home was breached by the raging waters. The person behind the camera can be heard shouting “My god!” as the coffins rush past, swept along by the fast-moving, muddy floodwaters.”
“Peru declares a state of emergency for hundreds of districts after severe rains and flooding.
“Peru declared a state of emergency on Wednesday for nearly half the country’s districts following severe rainfall, landslides and flooding triggered by rising ocean temperatures, which authorities link to the El Nino Costero, or coastal El Nino, climate phenomenon.”
“Sargassum Buildup Grows on Costa Rica Northern Caribbean Coast…
“Reports have been received from the Border Police post in Portillos, the town of Tortuguero and along the coastline of Tortuguero National Park. According to preliminary records, this may represent one of the largest accumulations recently reported in the northern Caribbean region.”
“Years of never ending record heat in the Caribbean; 31,7C/89F today at Charlotte Amalie, US VIRGIN ISLANDS HOTTEST FEBRUARY DAY ON RECORD after breaking that of January and all months of 2024 and 2025 multiple times each one. Crazy.”
“Cap-Haïtien tries to bounce back after heavy rains flood downtown, disrupt city life [Haiti].
“Rain has been falling intermittently in Haiti’s second-largest city since Feb. 24, leaving several downtown streets flooded. Trash usually piled high along the roadways mixed with standing water, slowing traffic and pedestrian movement.”
“Melissa Officially At The Top Of Strongest Atlantic Hurricane List.
“The final report released by the National Hurricane Center this week confirmed something that many of us suspected. Hurricane Melissa (2025) is now tied for the strongest Atlantic Ocean hurricane on record.”
“Florida’s Alligator Alley shut down due to smoke from 24,000-acre wildfire.
“A large wildfire burning in the western Everglades has created smokey conditions, prompting officials to close down a stretch of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley. The Florida Highway Patrol said, around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, troopers were in the process of shutting down the interstate…”
“A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold.
“Regina is haunted by the specter of mold. She found the insidious spores in the closet, behind the refrigerator, and around the bathtub for two years after the dishwasher flooded her apartment in Asheville, North Carolina.”
“HISTORIC WINTER HEAT; Dozens of records in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico:
“AZ – 98F Martinez Lake is HOTTEST WINTER DAY EVER IN ARIZONA; 96 Laguna TX; 97 Dryden; NM: 88 Hobbs; 83 Truth or Consequence; TX 97 Borrego Springs; 38.5c/101f Hermosillo.”
“Deadly bird flu found in California elephant seals for the first time.
“H5N1 bird flu confirmed in California elephant seals for the first time, bringing the same virus that killed more than 17,000 in South America. Virus detected in seven weaned pups at Ano Nuevo State Park; some animals have succumbed…”
“Shrinking cold-water habitat means more whales get caught in nets, research finds…
“The findings, based on research conducted off the U.S. West Coast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS Climate, show shrinking cold-water habitat is a bigger driver of entanglement risk than increasing numbers of humpbacks, the researchers said.”
“Record-high winter temperatures have been paired with “significant precipitation,” according to David Hoekema, a hydrologist with the Idaho Department of Water Resources,. So far this season, the Gem State has seen unexpectedly large amounts of rain and unseasonably low snowfall.”
“Canada’s creeping snow drought could become a water security risk…
“While many northern and eastern regions show overall increases in snow water availability, significant and insignificant losses are emerging in critical western and southern regions, particularly mountainous headwaters that supply major downstream river systems.”
“After remnants of Typhoon Halong wrecked their homes, villagers consider relocation [Alaska].
“Four months after the remnants of a tropical typhoon wrecked communities in Western Alaska, hundreds of people who were displaced are considering abandoning their village altogether… The tribal leaders have picked out two potential relocation sites, both at least 40 feet above sea level…”
“Tropical flowers are blooming weeks later than they used to through climate change.
“Climate change has caused some tropical plants to flower earlier or later than they used to; in some cases by a matter of weeks or even months, according to a study of 8,000 flowers across more than two centuries…”
“Extreme weather is transforming the world’s rivers…
“Around the world, rivers are no longer changing gradually. Rather, they are being increasingly transformed by extreme climatic events such as floods, droughts and heatwaves. Our newly published global review finds these events are pushing ecosystems beyond their limits and eroding biodiversity and core functions.”
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“Breaking News! Code Gobsmacking Bananas!!!
“As of Feb. 21, 2026, global sea-surface temperatures are above 21.0°C (at 21.02°C), the second hottest on record for the date.
“With a looming El Nino ahead later this year, global SSTs are likely heading towards a new record maximum.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 2nd lowest on record (JAXA data).”
• about 410,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 1,000,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,510,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,970,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“Petrostates stymie effort to rein in Arctic shipping carbon emissions.
“In February, members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted on a proposal by several nations to require use of cleaner polar fuels, which emit lower amounts of black carbon. But the effort was blocked and delayed by large petrostates, including the U.S., Russia and Saudi Arabia.”
“Greenland’s most extreme ice melt events are getting dramatically worse.
“…seven of the ten most extreme melt episodes ever recorded have happened since 2000. That includes the massive events of August 2012, July 2019, and July 2021 – events so intense that researchers say there are no comparable precedents in the historical record.”
“Space lasers reveal oceans rising faster than ever.
“A new 30-year analysis reveals that melting land ice is now the main force behind rising global sea levels. Researchers discovered that oceans rose about 90 millimeters since 1993, with most of the increase coming from added water mass rather than just warming expansion…”
“Baltic Sea ‘struggling with recovery’ and it’s not just because of climate change.
“Due to a deadly trifecta of climate change, oxygen-sucking algae and internal matter cycles, the Baltic Sea is struggling to breathe – and years’ worth of protective measures don’t appear to be helping.”
“‘Tinderbox’ UK may be one shock away from food riots, experts say…
“Addressing the systemic vulnerabilities to a food crisis was urgent, the researchers said, including more coordinated action by government and businesses and a wider and more resilient range of food produced and eaten in the UK.”
“This waterlogged corner of England was once only habitable during summer. Climate change could make it so again.
“This part of south-west England, much of which is currently under water, used to be known as the “land of the summer people”. Historically, frequent flooding was the main reason for purely seasonal occupation in this area bordered by the Bristol Channel and the Mendip, Quantock and Blackdown Hills.”
“Jersey is on track for the wettest February on record.
“It comes after flash-flooding, a landslip and travel disruption to and from the island during school half-term. Matt Winter, a senior meteorologist at Jersey Met described the recent weather as “miserable and wet”.”
“An airline has said it faced “unprecedented meteorological challenges” after the weather caused “widespread delays” to passengers at the weekend.
“States of Guernsey-owned Aurigny said all four ATR aircraft made several attempts to land on Saturday night but they had to turn around due to heavy fog in Guernsey and Alderney.”
“‘Groundbreaking’ model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe…”
“The study, published in the journal Weather and Climate Extremes, found that the total extremity of heat in Austria and most regions of Central and Southern Europe has increased about tenfold in the current climate period from 2010-2024 compared to 1961-1990″
“Severe weather has brought Sardinian agriculture to its knees: “January hasn’t seen so much rain since 1965.”…
“The first damage assessment conducted by Coldiretti Sardegna following the passage of Cyclone Harry in January and the wave of severe weather in early February is dramatic. The toll could worsen further in the coming weeks.”
“Farmers devastated after extreme weather event decimates key crops: ‘One of the worst natural occurrences’ [Malta].
“In January, a strong hailstorm devastated crops in Malta, a small island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea just south of Sicily. The loss in produce was estimated at tens of thousands of euros, according to the Times of Malta.”
“El Habachi is one of thousands displaced after two catastrophic flood emergencies battered northwestern Morocco between December 2025 and February 2026. The extreme weather exposed the country’s acute urban flash-flood vulnerability and pushed major river basins to their limits, leaving families like his homeless…”
“El Niño sea level spike raises new concerns for Africa’s coast…
“Unlike earlier El Niño episodes, this increase unfolded on top of decades of steady sea level rise already underway. Starting from that higher baseline, the same climate pattern now pushes water closer to critical thresholds for flooding in vulnerable coastal cities.”
“Syria’s Environmental Woes Fueled Its Long Conflict. Left Unaddressed, They Will Do So Again…
“As things stand, more trees are still being cut down than are being replanted. Freshly cut stumps dotting the roadsides, and many communities continue to add to the roughly 30% of Syrian woodland that has disappeared over the war. The water situation is dire.”
“Mass death of grebes spotted in Caspian Sea [Azerbaijan].
“Near the village of Niyazabad in the Khachmaz district, bird carcasses have been scattered across kilometers of shoreline. Local fishermen said the mass die-off was first noticed in early February, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC.”
“Abnormal temperature surge may accelerate glacial floods risk in northern Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned on Monday… The warning matters as accelerated glacier melt threatens vulnerable mountain communities downstream.”
“February heatwave worries wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana [India].
“An unusual spike in temperatures this February has set off alarm bells for wheat growers across Punjab and Haryana, with the mercury rising 3–4°C above normal — conditions considered unfavourable for the crop’s smooth growth.”
“Today, affected by rain and snow, the strong warming in China finally weakened. However, the Tazhong in Xinjiang still broke the warmest record for February, and 8 other stations broke the warmest Tmin record for February.
“Beijing Hit by Force-14 Winds as Sandstorm Triggers Severe Pollution in 130 Cities.
“A powerful sandstorm swept across northern and eastern China, blanketing cities in thick dust and pushing air quality to hazardous levels. More than 130 cities recorded severe pollution, with Beijing’s AQI hitting the maximum reading of 500 amid gale-force winds and dramatically reduced visibility.”
“South Korea issues national fire mobilization order as wildfires rage for third day.
“South Korean authorities have declared a national mobilization order as wildfires continued to rage for a third consecutive day in the southeastern province of South Gyeongsang, causing widespread forest damage…”
“BMKG Issues Red Alert as Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Bali.
“Authorities in Bali have issued the highest-level weather warning as days of relentless rain triggered widespread flooding, landslide risk, and dangerous sea conditions across the island, disrupting daily life in Denpasar and several major tourist areas.”
“Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to parts of NSW, Queensland and South Australia…
“The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for several regions on Tuesday – north-western NSW, central and northern parts of Victoria, north-east SA, and south-western Queensland – with heavy, locally intense rainfall predicted.”
“RECORD HEAT ALLOVER OCEANIA – records smashed non-stop:
“MIN 28.3 MAX 33.3 [91.9F] Majuro – MARSHALL ISLANDS HOTTEST FEBRUARY DAY AND NIGHT EVER; MIN 28.3 Pohnpei – MICRONESIA HOTTEST FEBRUARY NIGHT EVER; Min 26.1 Saipan – NORTHERN MARIANAS HOTTEST FEBRUARY NIGHT EVER.”
“Two new forest fire outbreaks in Los Alerces reignite alerts in Argentine Patagonia.
“After containing the fires that ravaged more than 16,000 hectares in Los Alerces National Park, two new outbreaks started in La Tapera. The area is located in Puerto Ciprés, 800 meters from the north coast of the Río Grande–Futaleufú, near Trevelin.”
“The heavy rains that hit the Rio Metropolitan Region on Saturday night (22) caused flooding and disruption in the cities… [Brazil]
“Nova Iguaçu declared a state of maximum alert and the creation of a crisis cabinet. According to the city hall, this is the last of the six levels foreseen in the disaster response protocol.”
“Mass Fish Egg Die-Off Exposes Dam’s Impact on Fish Reproduction in Northern Brazil…
“Experts say the environmental tragedy is linked to the operating regime of the hydroelectric plant. To generate power, more than 80% of the Xingu River’s water is diverted to a reservoir, drastically reducing the river’s flow over roughly 100 km.”
“The town of Inca de Oro is one of the areas most affected by landslides and flooding related to heavy rainfall. There, Senapred has recorded a total of 240 people affected and 60 in shelters.”
“Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter.
“Authorities in Arequipa have called on the country’s interim president to declare a state of emergency in the region as the governor announced that multiple shelters were being opened to house those fleeing the floods.”
“Fifteen killed after helicopter crashes during Peru flood rescue…
“The Peruvian Air Force said the Mi-17 aircraft lost radio contact while operating in the Arequipa region, which has been hit by torrential rain and flash flooding. Rescue teams found the wreckage in the Chala district on Monday.”
“Peru Gold Mining: Illegal Mining Spreads Across Amazon Rainforest.
“Illegal gold mining is spreading rapidly across Peru’s Amazon rainforest, causing severe environmental damage, deforestation, and contamination of rivers with mercury. Authorities warn that these unregulated operations threaten biodiversity, indigenous communities, and sustainable development efforts.”
“Evacuations in El Oro and Loja due to flooding caused by heavy rains [Ecuador].
“The death toll remains at three, although the number of people affected has risen to 9,207 and those affected to 1,136. Additionally, 35 homes have been destroyed , five bridges have been damaged, and nine have been destroyed. Furthermore, 14.56 kilometers of roads have been affected.”
“Hottest February night in history in Belize with a Minimum of 26.4C [79.5F] at Hacienda Ylang, Mexico with 24.4C and at Pavas Airport (West San Jose),Costa Rica with 21.0C.”
“33.8C [92.8F] at Guanajuato at 2000m asl Monthly record and winter WORLD RECORD for such an elevation. FOUR WORLD RECORDS of winter highest temperatures were broken in few days! Temperatures typical of JUNE.”
“RECORD HEAT IN FLORIDA – while a brief but powerful cold blast is moving South, Florida enjoyed an exceptional hot day with several monthly records broken:
“92 [33.3C] Hollywood; 91 Fort Lauderdale; 90 West Palm Beach; 90 Lantana; 89 Miam Kendall; tomorrow they will switch from AC to blankets!
“Daytona wildfire forces evacuation of 80 homes in Mosaic subdivision.
“A fast-moving wildfire grew to more than100 acres and forced the evacuation of about 80 homes in the Mosaic subdivision near LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach on Monday, Feb. 23, according to fire officials.”
“Colorado Farmer May Be Forced to Idle 75% of Acres Due to Record-Low Snowpack.
“After a dry, unusually warm January, key Western river basins are in severe snow drought. With irrigation allocations at 0%, one Colorado producer warns tough planting decisions could reshape this year’s crop mix.”
“‘A serious head start on spring’: New Mexico to see record-high temperatures this week.
“As a historic blizzard blankets the East Coast in snow, New Mexico’s weather is on the opposite course. Temperatures in the Land of Enchantment this week will reach up to 25 degrees above average — potentially surpassing record highs.”
“Storm breaks snowfall record previously set by Blizzard of ’78 in Providence.
“Monday’s snowfall total made history in Providence, Rhode Island, as the greatest single snowstorm on record… As of 1 p.m., snowfall at T.F. Green International Airport was coming in at 32.8 inches. The previous record was 28.6 inches, set during the Blizzard of ’78.”
“A 98.3mph instantaneous/92.0mph 3-sec avg. wind gust has been reliably recorded at MAREPAM Wellfleet, MA station at 8:25:25am on wind tunnel calibrated anemometers.
“This new station record surpasses 97.9mph recorded in 10/27/21 Nor’easter.”
“Our analysis of nor’easter characteristics reveals that the strongest nor’easters are becoming stronger…
“…with both the maximum wind speeds of the most intense (>66th percentile) nor’easters and hourly precipitation rates increasing since 1940, suggesting an additional contribution to coastal risk in a warming world.” [Jeff Berardelli]
“Staple crops are a major contributor to global deforestation, says study.
“In total, 121 million hectares of forest were lost from 2001 to 2022 due to the expansion of croplands, pastures, and forest plantations, resulting in emissions of 41.2 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide. The deforestation associated with staple crops is found to be globally distributed…”
“More than 500 dead zones have already been identified in the oceans. Global warming and excess nutrients are reducing oxygen and threatening fish and ecosystems…
“What is most worrying is that many of these regions do not have a single “factory dumping pollution” as the sole cause. The phenomenon is more complex and global.”
“Cities worldwide begin banning high-carbon adverts to cut emissions.
“Cities worldwide, including The Hague, Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Sheffield, are banning public advertisements for high-carbon products like SUVs, airlines, and fossil fuels to reduce emissions.”
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“The most important graph in the world has another year of data, and it doesn’t look good!
“CERES satellites measure how much sunlight Earth absorbs and how much heat is radiated back to space. The difference is heat accumulation, which has more than tripled!
“The monthly climatology-corrected Earth’s Energy Imbalance was record high in December 2025, at +2.57 W/m²!” [Leon Simons]
“Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis?
“…This is Europe’s new reality: under water in winter, withered in summer. Yet even as the weather extremes worsen, the voices of denial have grown louder and more influential.”
“In one of the wettest parts of the UK, it’s getting biblical.
“More than 40 days of consecutive rain has poured down on Katesbridge, County Down [Northern Ireland; parts of Cornwall have seen 50 consec. days], on what has been a record-breakingly soaked January and February… “It’s miserable,” said Stacyann Strain, the manager of a childcare centre.”
“EU-banned pesticides still used on UK farms as industry warns of £810m hit.
“Greenpeace Unearthed has found that pesticides banned in the EU over links to cancer and fertility harm remain approved for use on UK farms, as industry warns growers could lose up to £810m if Britain rapidly aligns with European rules.”
“An outrage to rival The Post Office scandal: The girl, 8, who died after catching E. Coli on a Devon beach… and the greed and recklessness of privatised water firms pumping raw sewage into our rivers and sea [UK]
“Heather contracted the pathogen E. coli O157 while playing on the beach in Dawlish with big sister Suzanne, who was ten.”
“For the first time since records began in 1950, France’s multi-week national MSLP has dropped below 1000 hPa.
“The persistence of this low-pressure pattern across western Europe in recent weeks has been nothing short of historic. Uncharted territory.” [Nahel Belgherze]
“With France having already broken a record for 36 [now 37] consecutive days of rain, the question being asked, in increasingly shrill tones, is when will the wet weather end?
“…Unfortunately, Météo France is not predicting much improvement. The French forecaster’s 15-day forecast is still showing plenty of rain…”
“Italy’s Glaciers Continue to Shrink at Alarming Rate.
““We are observing a continuous and uninterrupted decrease in glacier area and volume,” said Italian glaciologist, Antonella Senese… “In the last one to two decades, this reduction has clearly accelerated,” she added.”
“Extreme weather devastates southern Italy’s citrus and vegetable crops.
“Southern Italy’s fresh produce sector has been left reeling after extreme weather caused irreversible damage to a number of key crops, including citrus, artichokes, and leafy vegetables over the past month.”
“Many flights cancelled at Vienna airport as Austria sees extreme snowfall…
“The severe snowfall led to what local reports described as “total chaos” at Vienna Airport, highlighting the broader impact of the extreme weather conditions across Austria’s aviation network.”
“While the days are growing longer and meteorological spring is just a couple of weeks away, Romania remains firmly in the grip of winter. A powerful storm brought blizzards and heavy snowfall across much of the south-east of the country.”
“Türkiye records over 1,000 extreme weather events last year.
“Türkiye experienced 1,011 extreme meteorological events last year, highlighting the growing intensity and frequency of climate-related risks… The highest temperature ever measured in Türkiye, 50.5 degrees Celsius [122.9F], was recorded in Silopi in July.”
“Sudan: The escalating conflict in the Blue Nile River is closely affecting Ethiopia and South Sudan….
“The Blue Nile’s location between Ethiopia and South Sudan also makes it a disputed region for resources and access to water, and since the construction of the GERD dam, Moneir noted, the Blue Nile State has gained greater importance in the region.”
“Absolutely crazy what’ s going on in this island MINIMUM 29.7C [85.5F] MAXIMUM 36.7; hottest February day and night in history of all French Southern Territories. All 12 monthly records were broken 10/15 times each month in 2024, rebroken in 2025 and 2026.”
“The Southern Indian Ocean Is Losing Salt at an “Astonishing” Rate.
““We’re seeing a large-scale shift of how freshwater moves through the ocean,” said Weiqing Han, professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. “It’s happening in a region that plays a key role in global ocean circulation.””
“37 [98.6F] DEGREES IN WINTER AT 37 LATITUDE – Gharakhil HOTTEST WINTER DAY EVER IN IRAN; TURKMENISTAN – 36.2 Esenguly HOTTEST WINTER DAY IN CENTRAL ASIA; – 37C on The Caspian Sea [former USSR] – WORLD RECORD OF HOTTEST WINTER TEMPERATURE IN TEMPERATE LATITUDES.”
“Natural disasters such as cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods have increased in the Himalayan region in recent years because of climate change, unplanned construction, road cutting, dam projects and deforestation.”
“As Winters vanish, Himalayan Apple farmers haul snow to save their orchards.
“In the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh, apple farmers are facing a new climate reality. Winters that once brought heavy snowfall to the slopes of Ropa Valley now deliver only sporadic flurries.”
“The records are THOUSANDS everywhere. Impossibile to mention all of them.
“But among the most important ones in SIBERIA – unbelievable +13.8C [56.8F] at Irkutsk and +12.3C at Inga obliterated their records of winter hottest day.”
“The Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk, Russia, confirmed on Friday that seven Chinese tourists drowned after their vehicle fell through the ice on Lake Baikal in Russia.
“According to the consulate, the vehicle was carrying eight Chinese tourists when it plunged through the ice.”
“Wildfires in Yesan, Seosan Prompt Helicopter Response [S Korea].
“Yesan County and Seosan City have restricted access to nearby mountainous areas and sent safety alert messages to residents in adjacent villages, urging them to evacuate to safer locations. Strong winds are currently blowing across the western coastal region…”
“Multiple regions hit with severe water shortages amid drought [Japan]…
“The scant rainfall has stunted vegetable crops’ growth and some locations have experienced nighttime water outages due to the shortage. At Kawachinagano’s Takihata Dam, one of the largest in Osaka Prefecture, the dry lakebed revealed traces of the settlement that existed before the area was submerged.”
“Philippines hit by deadly torrential rain and landslides as thousands evacuated.
“Torrential downpours have triggered deadly landslides and widespread flooding across the southeastern Philippines, claiming the lives of seven people and displacing more than 3,000 villagers, officials confirmed on Friday.”
“Sumatra Floods Triggered by Extreme Weather Exceeding National Mitigation Standards [Indonesia].
“The results of the study showed that the incident was triggered by very extreme rainfall intensity due to the Senyar Tropical Cyclone, so that the existing flood control system capacity was not designed to withstand the scale of the event.”
“The number of flood victims in Sabah [Malaysia] rose to 3,685 people from 1,593 families as of 8 am today, up from 406 people from 124 families yesterday afternoon.
“The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee said 18 temporary relief centres are now open across the affected districts…”
“Property developers spark anger over plan to clear woodland home to Baudin’s and Carnaby’s black cockatoos.
“Property developers in Perth [Western Australia] plan to bulldoze an endangered banksia ecosystem used by threatened black cockatoo species, and conservationists have warned the damage cannot be mitigated by proposed offsets.”
“Dramatic changes in upper atmosphere are responsible for recent droughts and bushfires.
“Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heatwaves, bushfires, two major droughts and even flash flooding… Eight to ten kilometres above the ground, the fast-flowing jet stream air currents have shifted further southwards…”
“PARAGUAY between scorching heat and blackouts: RECORDS: 42.0 [107.6F] Quyquyho (Wed) also all time high tied; 41.8 Pilar; 41.5 Asuncion AP. 44.5C in ARGENTINA; CRAZY 35.0C Toconao, CHILE at 2500m asl.”
“For generations, waterways across the Amazon have shaped daily life. Now, those familiar rhythms are becoming harder to read, and trust. Brazil’s forests do more than store carbon, they regulate the water systems that sustain rivers, agriculture and cities across South America.”
“The true cost of Ecuador’s perfect roses: how the global flower trade poisons workers…
“On average, the study showed that each bouquet contained residues of 14 pesticides; one was tainted with as many as 32. Three-quarters carried chemicals long banned in the EU for being especially toxic.”
“Peru: Heavy rainfall caused extensive damage across 16 districts in Arequipa.
“The torrential rain that struck Peru’s southern Arequipa province on Thursday left a devastating toll: two people dead and extensive material damage across 16 of the 29 districts in the jurisdiction, according to the National Emergency Operations Center.”
“Climate change is spurring Trump’s desire for the Panama canal…
“As a consequence of the canal’s importance to the global economy, the Panamanian government has found itself at the centre of Trump’s aggressive stance on Latin America and its relations with China. In recent years, China has become Panama’s largest trading partner.”
“Costa Rica Sees 11-Fold Jump in Forest Fires as Dry Winds Fuel Crisis…
“The peak period for fires typically falls between late February and March, Barrantes explains, making this early spike particularly concerning. Guanacaste has bourn the brunt, accounting for 25 of the 33 fires.”
“WORLD RECORDS IN MEXICO – MIND BLOWING Winter hottest day in world history at high elevations: 42.0C [107.6F] Rio Verde 1000m asl; 35.1C Morelia 1900m.”
“Powerful Winds and Wildfires Have the Southern Plains on Edge.
“Another day of powerful winds and especially dry conditions had emergency officials in Oklahoma and across the Southern Plains bracing for new wildfires and the growth of fires that were already burning.”
“Trump’s EPA to roll back rule limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants.
“…environmental groups have said that weakening standards for mercury, a neurotoxin that can impair babies’ brain development, and other air toxics will lead to higher health-related costs.”
“Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits.
“Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting production of glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup, which some bodies and studies have linked to cancer and which are the subject of widespread US litigation.”
“Plastic Pollution Is Reaching Sharks Before They Hatch.
“A new study has documented microplastics inside mermaid’s purses, the protective egg cases that shield developing shark embryos from the outside world until they are ready to hatch.”
“Pangolins Face Extinction as World’s Most Trafficked Mammals…
“…their distinctive scales drive the illicit market. These scales consist of keratin, the same substance found in human nails and hair. Asian markets, particularly in China, prize these scales for unsubstantiated medicinal properties in traditional treatments.”
“Wildfire-friendly weather nearly triples: Will outbreaks leave countries scrambling for resources?
“The risk of synchronous wildfires is rising – and help won’t be as likely to come from neighbouring countries busy with their own flames. The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy – ideal to spark extreme wildfires – has nearly tripled in the past 45 years…”
“Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of dangerous “tipping points”, experts say.
“The new paper, by an international team of researchers, reviews the latest evidence and says global temperatures must cool to around 1°C above pre-industrial levels in the long term.”
“Injecting particulates into the atmosphere isn’t a magical fix for the climate crisis…
“…artificially adding new radiatively active particles into the atmosphere will inevitably alter the dynamics of the global atmospheric circulation which determines regional and local weather.”
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“Central Asia’s Water Tower to Lose One-third of Glacier Mass by 2040.
“Overall, the Tian Shan mountains are projected to lose about one-third of the area’s glaciers before 2040, according to a recent study. Furthermore, scientists worry that it may get even worse depending on the climate scenario…”
“Tajikistan to host major international conference on water security amid rising climate risks…
“Qodiri warned that growing water scarcity could escalate geopolitical tensions, with nations facing stark choices between cooperation or conflict over shared resources.”
“AN INSANITY BEYOND ANY IMAGINATION – CRAZY 24.4C [75.9F] AT 1420M ASL IN CENTRAL ASIAN RUSSIA (at Gunib).
“This is getting absurd and beyond what’s though to be physically possible. And THIRD DAY WITH 30C in Central Asia – 30.7 Esenguly TURKMENISTAN record. and you know something ? The worst hasn’t come yet.”
“CAUCASUS RECORD WARMTH. Another avalanche of records in this historic winter warmth:
“ARMENIA – 24.2 [75.6F] Meghri NATIONAL FEBRUARY RECORD, 18.0 Ashtarak, 15.2 Sisian; AZERBAIJAN – 27.0 Geokchay, 23.9 Zakatala, 22.2 Maraza, MINS: 13.7 Gyanja NATIONAL RECORD OF FEB HIGH MINIMUM. 12.6 Zakatala.”
“More than 7.5 million people in Pakistan are facing high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition following a year marked by heavy monsoon floods, prolonged droughts, dry spells and escalating violence.
“This is according to a new assessment released by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) global hunger monitoring system.”
“Sweat for survival? How long can India’s informal labour bear the heat.
“Driven by global climate change and local environmental stresses, heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer, and intense, especially in northern, central, and eastern India.”
“Another record heat wave in Bangladesh just like every single month of the past years. 35.0C [95F] Ramgamati. 34.9C Comilla – both are their hottest winter day ever. And the heat will get worse and worse every day. Expect record after record.”
“Smoke from Cambodian forest fires hits Buriram border villages.
“Residents along the Thai-Cambodian border in Buriram province have begun to feel the impact of forest fires burning on the Cambodian side, with smoke and airborne embers drifting into Thai communities, local officials said on 18 February 2026.”
“Forest fires worsen Chiang Mai’s air quality on Wednesday morning [Thailand].
“Forest fires worsen air quality in Chiang Mai, pushing PM2.5 levels to unhealthy levels. Authorities report 182 hotspots in the region, with significant fire risks in southern districts… Due to drought, leaf fall has increased the fuel load, contributing to higher fire risks.”
“Torrential rains trigger widespread flooding in Grobogan [Indonesia].
“The disaster affected 42 villages across 10 districts, with water levels reported between 50 and 100 centimeters. Floodwaters also inundated 26 schools, more than 1,800 hectares of rice fields and severely damaged two houses.”
“Tragic Landslide Halts Nickel Operations in Sulawesi.
“A landslide at PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park in Sulawesi led to one worker’s death and halted operations in a nickel processing hub. The incident occurred in a tailings area managed by PT QMB.”
“MINIMUM 27.3c [81.1F] at Manokwari has its hottest night in history in February broken for the 5th time in a few days after breaking the records of all months of the year multiple times each.”
“Western Australia‘s jarrah forests were unevenly impacted by the record-breaking 2023-2024 heatwave and subsequent drought, with some areas experiencing more severe tree die-off than others, according to a new study.”
“Intense heat waves directly threaten crops and native species [Australia].
“During Australia’s unprecedented heat wave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia. Days of sustained heat and hot nights did real damage. A flying fox colony was all but wiped out in South Australia, while Western Australian mango growers suffered major crop losses as fruit literally boiled.”
“Argentina’s pioneering glacier law on the line as Milei bets on copper rush.
“Argentine lawmakers are set to vote this week on government proposals to weaken a landmark law that bans mining on and around glaciers, days after President Javier Milei’s libertarian administration signed a critical minerals supply deal with the US.”
“Record after record… The capital pulverized its February record of highest temperature in history again, while QuyQuyho broke it for the 6th time – 42.6 [108.7F] Asuncion, 41.4C Airport 42.0 Quyquyhó. Brutal heat also in ARGENTINA – 44.0C Rivadavia.”
“Mudslide in Alausí, Chimborazo, leaves injuries and other damage after the rains [Ecuador].
“A mudslide in Alausí, Chimborazo , remains active and under constant monitoring by emergency agencies following the intense rains recorded on February 18, 2026. Risk management officials reported on the human and material damage.”
“Wildfires rage across Oklahoma as conditions worsen.
“Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for all three affected counties Wednesday morning. He said two more local task forces would be deployed to Beaver County. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for nearly the entire state, except the southeast corner.”
“70+ MPH Winds Trigger Deadly 30-Car Pileup In Colorado.
“Blinding winds whipped up a wall of dust on I-25 near Pueblo, triggering a deadly chain-reaction crash involving more than 30 vehicles… At least four people have been killed according to preliminary reports. Twenty-nine others have been transported to nearby hospitals…”
“The seven Colorado River basin states missed a key federal deadline to reach a new water usage agreement, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now likely to impose a solution of its own…
“Meanwhile, the key reservoirs of Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at critically low levels and continue to drop.”
“Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions…
“The new snow did not have time to bond to the earlier layer before the avalanche near Lake Tahoe killed at least eight backcountry skiers, said Craig Clements, a meteorology professor at San Jose State University, who has conducted avalanche research.”
“For both Oregon and Washington, the two-month period of December to January was the warmest in 131 years of record-keeping… Washington’s snowpack is only 51% of average, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Oregon’s is even smaller, 30% of normal.”
“Climate change and persistent contaminants deliver one‑two punch to Arctic seals, study finds.
“New research shows a single year of warmer-than-average Arctic temperatures can cause malnutrition in Arctic seals, intensifying risks to Inuit food security and northern ecosystems already under pressure from environmental toxins, warn Simon Fraser University researchers.”
“Thousands of Alien Species Could Invade the Arctic, Scientists Warn.
“More than 2,500 alien plant species could find suitable conditions in the Arctic, especially in northern Norway and Svalbard. Researchers used massive biodiversity datasets to map risk areas and improve early detection efforts.”
“Naval shipwreck emerges in Sweden after being submerged for 400 years.
“A 17th century Swedish Navy shipwreck buried underwater in central Stockholm for 400 years has suddenly become visible due to unusually [actually record] low Baltic Sea levels, marking the latest centuries-old vessel to be found in the country’s waters.”
“UK Banks Face New Era of Mortgage Risk as Flood Damage Soars.
“As the prospect of flood damage haunts an ever larger number of UK homes, the country’s banks are under growing pressure to prove they’re not underestimating the risk in their mortgage books.”
“Thousands of puffins starve to death during storms.
“Thousands of dead seabirds have washed up on the south west coast, Channel Islands and French beaches, a wildlife trust has said. The majority of the birds are puffins which had become starved and exhausted due to not being able to feed during the recent storms.”
“Man missing in Loire River as record rains lash France.
“A man has gone missing after his canoe capsized on the swollen Loire River as severe flooding hit western France, officials said Wednesday, while the country marked a record-breaking 35 [now 36] consecutive days of rainfall.”
“Widespread damage has been recorded in south-west France after Storm Pedro passed through overnight.
“Trees were uprooted and branches felled amid powerful winds… In Rochefort (Charente-Maritime) uprooted trees fell on parked cars, and gales of over 130 km/h [80mph] were recorded along the coastal areas of Île d’Oléron.”
“Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter…
“Weather conditions across the Alps have produced perfect conditions for huge slides, often triggered by just a single skier. But beyond that, researchers warn that climate change is also having an impact on the frequency of avalanches.”
“Climate Change Opens the Door for Painful Chikungunya Disease to Spread Across Europe.
“Researchers found that in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, conditions now allow chikungunya infections for more than half the year. In parts of western and central Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland, transmission could occur for several months annually.”
“A major study has confirmed that the flash flooding that devastated Valencia in 2024 was ‘intensified’ by human-made climate change.
“Spain is still desperately trying to heal its wounds and understand exactly what went wrong almost two years after one of its worst floods in history.”
“Severe weather is sweeping across parts of Greece, triggering floods, landslides and widespread damage to roads, homes and businesses, while several communities remain cut off and some areas have been placed under a state of emergency.”
“Exceptional 36.2C [97.2F] yesterday at Franceville, a hill town in the interior of the country HOTTEST DAY IN HISTORY (over 1 century of data). Gabon has been breaking and rebreaking records every month for years, multiple times each month.”
“While the rainy season is being unusually cool in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, South Africa is like a factory of heat waves:
“Record hot day yesterday in the Southwest: HOTTEST FEBRUARY DAY 39.2 [102.6F] Kirstenbosch, 34.2 Cape Point. HOTTEST FEBRUARY NIGHT Mins: 23.9 Riversdale, 21.9 George.”
“‘Let them shower in hotels’: Johannesburg Premier faces backlash amid water crisis…
“Some Johannesburg residents haven’t had a drop of water for more than three weeks straight: forced to travel to get water from municipal tankers and washing with buckets. Schools and hospitals are also affected.”
“Somalia’s disaster agency warns of worsening drought.
“The drought has devastated crops and livestock across Somalia, forcing local authorities and aid agencies to call for urgent assistance. Moalim urged the Somali government and international partners to act quickly to provide relief…”
“From Pakistan Floods to California Drought: Climate Risks Shake the Cotton Industry.
“The weather is no longer just small talk—it has become an unpredictable force reshaping global industries. Climate volatility is increasingly affecting farmers, textile manufacturers and brands, disrupting supply chains and challenging long-term planning.”
“Rice emerges as the biggest source of farm emissions worldwide.
“In 2020, global cropland emissions reached 2.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent… Nearly half of that total came from East Asia and the Pacific, and rice alone accounted for 43 percent of global cropland emissions.”
“Scientists warn flowering-stage heat stress could devastate wheat production…
“New research suggests that short periods of extreme heat and drought at this critical stage of development could become one of the biggest threats to wheat production in the decades ahead. Flowering is the stage when wheat plants set grain, making it crucial in determining final yield and overall harvest size.”
“Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia and Indonesia – which supply 75% of the world’s coffee – experienced on average 57 additional days of temperatures exceeding the threshold of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).”
“…prepare for bedlam… The impact of this new warming surge will be especially profound because this El Niño will probably provide the final proof that global warming is actually accelerating sickeningly from its previously merely alarming pace.”
“El Niño update: Warm water is now surfacing in the eastern Pacific near Ecuador and Peru — and there’s a lot more coming.
“Subsurface waters are 3˚C to 5˚C above-average in the western and central Pacific. That warmth is headed east and will probably fuel an El Niño Costero.” [Ben Noll]
“No Wall Will Be High Enough to Keep Climate Refugees Out…
“The tropics and Southern hemisphere will be worst affected by rising heat prompting desperate climate refugees to defy immigration barriers and travel north into the United States and Western Europe.”
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“Hey everybody! It’s mid-month global mean surface temperature snapshot time!
“And yes, that’s right, do not adjust your television: at the height of the current La Nina, 2026 year-to-date is more than 1.51°C over the pre-industrial baseline.”
“Upper-ocean heat content data for January showed that the West Pacific Warm Pool was ninth warmest on record, despite a chunk of its heat already being discharged eastward.
“This warmth raises the ceiling on the potential strength of El Niño later this year.”
“A Greenland sled dog champion fears for his culture as climate change melts the ice…
“For more than a thousand years, dogs have pulled sleds across the Arctic for Inuit seal hunters and fishermen. But this winter, in the town of Ilulissat, around 300km (186 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, that’s not possible.”
“‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating…
“Such a dramatic rise in temperatures – the prospect of which has left some leading climate scientists feeling hopeless – would be double the level of global heating that world leaders promised to aim for when they signed the Paris agreement in 2015.”
“UK at risk of more flooding ‘for months to come’ after record-breaking January…
“The monthly statistics from the UKCEH confirm that Northern Ireland and the southwest of England had their wettest January on record, with 170% of their normal rainfall.”
“Why is sewage spilling into homes and gardens? [UK]
“While each incident has its own trigger, water companies say most sewer flooding is caused by a small number of factors, including blocked pipes, ageing infrastructure and drainage systems overwhelmed by heavy rain.”
“Record flooding across France as storms fall on saturated ground.
“Storms have left large parts of France underwater, with record levels of flooding after heavy rain fell on already saturated soil. In Paris, the Seine is four metres above its normal level, forcing the closure of the riverside motorway and some commuter rail stations.”
“Malaga emergency: strong winds fuel bush fire in urban industrial area [Spain].
“…the fire originated in some bushes and the strong winds are hampering extinguishing efforts. The emergency services received at least ten calls reporting the fire around 1.30pm on Monday. The smoke was visible from several parts of the city.”
“Italy’s Lovers’ Arch Collapses In Storm On Valentine’s Day…
“For centuries, the arch had stood as a symbol of romance and enduring love, drawing in thousands of couples, tourists, and hopeful romantics from across the globe. Its sudden disappearance has left locals and visitors alike reeling…”
“Severe Storms Split Roads, Set Rainfall Record in Corfu.
“Heavy storms have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and road collapses across western and northern Greece, including record rainfall in Corfu, prompting emergency closures and safety warnings for residents and travelers.”
“Antalya endures a year’s rainfall in single 40-day stretch [Turkey]…
“For nearly six weeks, these intermittent but intense downpours have ravaged homes, workplaces and greenhouses, prompting local authorities to launch urgent damage assessment efforts across the region. Heavy rain also triggered landslides and road collapses.”
“Cyprus appeals to residents to cut water use by two minutes a day amid drought.
“Authorities in Cyprus have urged residents to reduce their water intake by 10% – the equivalent of two minutes’ use of running water each day – as Europe’s most south-easterly nation grapples with a once-in-a century drought.”
“Central Africa Urged to Unite on Early Warnings as Climate Risks Escalate…
“WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo delivered a clear message: fragmented approaches must give way to coordinated, science-driven action. “We cannot afford not to work together,” she said…”
“42.0C [107.6F] at Beira right on the coast, it smashed its February heat record by 3C. It’s one of the most extreme heat events ever seen in Southern African tropics.”
“It is the latest in a string of tropical storms to batter the southern African island in recent months, underscoring its vulnerability to increasingly extreme weather fuelled by climate change… Most of the fatalities were reported in the port city of Toamasina on the east coast, formerly known as Tamata.”
“Fourth straight day of heavy air pollution as decades-old heat records broken in Israel.
“Temperatures topped 32°C [89.6F] in several areas, with mid-February records set in the Judean foothills, as dust from Jordan pushed pollution to very high levels nationwide.”
“Unprecedented heat for this time of the year with 37C [98.6F] Minagish KUWAIT, 36 Al Wafra, 35 Kuwait Int. AP; Record hot nights everywhere – min. 23.3 in Israel; first tropical night in February at Al Qaysumah SAUDI ARABIA.”
“Iraqi MPs push Baghdad to curb escalating water shortages.
“On Sunday, lawmakers from Dhi Qar province, southern Iraq, called for an emergency water plan, urging the government to use economic leverage to pressure Turkiye to increase Iraq’s water allocations.”
“Water scarcity looms for Madhesh residents as wells run dry [Nepal]…
“Activists have protested, held sit-ins, and walked to Kathmandu to demand federal action. But continued encroachment and unregulated exploitation are lowering groundwater levels, turning fertile Madhesh soil into barren land…”
“Hong Kong records hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record at 27.9°C [82.2F].
“By around noon, temperatures across the territory generally rose to 26 degrees or above. As of 1.50pm, the Observatory recorded a maximum of 27.9 degrees, making it the hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve since records began and breaking the 27.8-degree record set in 1953.”
“RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN – 19.8C [67.6F] Toimi on Sunday broke its February record of highest temperature. More record heat is expected next week
“From Spain to Japan through Mediterranean, North Africa, Middle East, Central & East Asia every single country except Italy has been breaking records.”
““In a situation where subtropical fruit cultivation is rapidly expanding due to climate change, the heating energy demand prediction system will serve as a key foundation for reducing management uncertainty for farmers and enabling scientific management of energy use,” Kim said.”
“Extreme rainfall is worsening algal blooms along South Korea’s coast.
“A new multi-year study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, tracked water quality in and around a major river estuary and shows how intense downpours can shift where and when these blooms appear, with consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities.”
“Forests are drying up and fires flaring up to the south of Chiang Mai [Thailand].
“…fires have begun spreading into the southern part of Chiang Mai over the past 1–2 weeks, moving north from Tak and Lamphun provinces. The most serious situation is currently in Doi Tao district and parts of Ob Luang National Park.”
“Sr. Comr. Zahwani Pandra Arsyad said all regional police forces had been instructed to increase patrols and surveillance in regions prone to forest fires to prevent them from spreading.”
“Massive Sinkhole Devours Farmland In Indonesia, Farmers Fear More Collapse…
“Central Aceh Regent Haili Yoga said the ground instability dates back years but accelerated after major flooding in late 2025… Geologists say the underlying mix of volcanic tuff and sand absorbs groundwater easily…”
“The southern Indian Ocean off the west coast of Australia is becoming less salty at an astonishing rate, largely due to climate change, new research shows…
“”We’re seeing a large-scale shift of how freshwater moves through the ocean,” said Weiqing Han, professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.”
“Australian fire authorities say currents tools and methods not adequate to keep up with bushfires.
“Australia’s leading fire authorities are warning that the country’s bushfire detection and suppression systems must be radically modernized, arguing that climate‑driven fire behaviour is now outpacing traditional response models…”
“‘Too late to leave’: Victorian towns told to take shelter.
“Emergency services have issued the ultimate warning to three communities trapped by bushfire: ‘You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.’ Three central Victorian communities have been told it is too late to flee as an out-of-control bushfire burns amid extreme fire conditions across the state.”
“[The storm’s] arrival came after days of widespread flooding in the Ōtorohanga district, where a man was found dead after his vehicle became submerged in flood waters. Some areas recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours on Thursday”
“Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems.
“Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington’s south coast has been growing, despite this week’s announcement of an independent review.”
“Mapping tipping risks from Antarctic ice basins under global warming…
“A first threshold, potentially as low as 1–2 °C above pre-industrial levels, triggers the long-term collapse of ~40% of marine ice volume in West Antarctica.”
“It’s like a never ending record heat with records broken and rebroken continuously, especially Between Bolivia and Paraguay. Today 39.7C [103.5] at Puerto Suarez, BOLIVIA: hottest February day in history.”
“Amazon rainforest flipped to carbon source during 2023 extreme drought, study shows…
“In 2023, the region experienced unusually high temperatures, reaching 1.5°C above the 1991–2020 average, accompanied by unusual levels of atmospheric dryness from September to November. These conditions were caused by warmer water temperatures in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans…”
“Colorado sets record for warmest winter days as state braces for a blizzard and extreme fire danger.
“Colorado set a record this week for the most 60-degree days in a single winter season, and forecasters say the state’s wild weather is far from over. Blizzard warnings in the mountains and extreme fire danger on the Eastern Plains are expected on Tuesday.”
“As a Colorado River deadline passes, reservoirs keep declining…
“Officials for the seven states have tried to boost reservoir levels via voluntary water cutbacks and federal payments to farmers who agree to leave fields dry part of the year. But after more than two years of trying to hash out new long-term rules for sharing water, they remain deadlocked…”
“We say snowmageddon as a joke, but if ever there was a time to use it, it’s now!!
“Watch as the West Coast gets bombarded by at least 5 storms in 15 days, with up to 15 feet of snow in the high Sierra, and that may be an underestimate if the models verify. NWS says 8 feet possible by Wednesday. Incredible!” [Jeff Berardelli]
“High temperatures and low snowpack may mean less water for Nebraska this summer…
“Rivers like the Platte River rely on mountain snowmelt, with 60% to 80% of its annual streamflow coming from snowpack in Colorado and Wyoming. Johnson said the biggest concern is not the initial spring melt, but what will happen later in the season.”
“Data Centers Push Great Lakes Region to the Brink…
“The biggest data centers consume more than 365 million gallons of water annually, and data center water usage in the US tripled between 2014 and 2023, placing enormous strain on regional water resources.”
“Weeks after Toronto’s record snowfall, some residents are still struggling to use sidewalks…
“In a statement to CBC Toronto, a spokesperson for the city said snow removal is an “intense, multi-step process” that includes many crews and heavy machinery. “Crews continue to remove snow on bikeways, narrow residential streets and sidewalks,” Jas Baweja said.”
“Turtles breeding earlier, but half as often, due to climate change.
“The researchers found that warmer sea surface temperatures cause turtles to arrive and nest earlier in the season. However, the decline of ocean productivity along their West African feeding grounds, has meant females are taking longer breaks between seasons.”
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“National security plans must adapt to avoid ‘new world disorder’, says UN climate chief…
“The warnings came as a draft of a key agenda for the Cop31 climate conference omitted to mention fossil fuels, and skewed instead to the interests of the Turkish hosts, such as waste management and tourism.”
“Sustainable Burnout: Global Conflicts Eclipsing Climate Change Concerns.
“A Kantar study reveals emerging eco-fatigue and challenges retailers to move from pledges to action. Wars, insecurity, and economic concerns overshadow climate in consumer priorities, yet their demands on brands remain unwavering.”
“Back in 2021, we warned of a potential Aerosol Termination Shock from rapidly reduced pollution over the oceans.
“Based on NASA satellite data, it’s even worse than we feared. It takes heat and therefore time to warm the oceans and for the regional and global climate to change.”
“Arctic peatlands are expanding as temperatures continue to rise, new research confirms…
“Given that the study covered a broad range of Arctic conditions—with 91 samples from 12 sites in the European and Canadian Arctic—the researchers say peatland expansion is likely to be happening across the Arctic.”
“‘I kayaked Greenland’s ‘pristine’ waters. What I found was terrifying’…
“Jensen kayaked to one of the most “isolated corners of the Arctic”, located hundreds of kilometres from any kind of road. He expected to find fibres and general plastic debris – which he did – but Jensen also stumbled across traces of car tire particles in his samples.”
“‘Seasons have become confused’: the people struggling in UK’s relentless rain…
“The prolonged wet weather is disrupting livelihoods as well as daily life, particularly in rural areas, where flooded roads, waterlogged ground and repeated storms are making it harder to keep businesses afloat, protect crops and maintain steady work.”
“‘The only thing I own is gone’: Clongriffin residents see vehicles submerged by torrential rain [Ireland]…
““We didn’t know where to turn. We’re left here. We pay very high rent to live here. I have an ESG [exceptional social grounds] application in with Dublin City Council. I can’t afford my rent … it goes up every single year. I’ve tried absolutely everything.”
“Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France.
“France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks.”
“Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms.
“Portugal is under pressure to draw up plans to adapt to the climate emergency as the country continues to be lashed by an unprecedented series of storms that have killed at least 16 people and left tens of thousands without electricity.”
“BREAKING: Montejaque ‘ghost dam’ begins spilling water after reaching capacity for first time in a century [Spain]…
“Residents across the Serrania de Ronda have been on tenterhooks over the past week as torrential storms pushed the century-old dam to breaking point, fuelling fears that millions of litres of rain could gush into the valley below.”
“Alicante Records Hottest Winter Day Since Records Began as Temperatures Hit 27C [80.6F].
“What’s particularly striking is that four of the five warmest winter days ever recorded in the Valencian Community have all occurred between 2021 and 2026.”
“Eternal City eternally damp as Rome suffers record rainfall…
“Persistent bad weather has dogged the whole of Italy since the start of the year, with storms causing huge damage and disruption. Rome itself has seen near-daily downpours in February after a record amount of rain last month.”
“Sardinia is hit by severe weather: the alert remains in effect, and the Civil Protection Department is meeting with mayors and other agencies to address the emergency….
“The wave of severe weather continuing to batter Sardinia continues unabated . The island, still reeling from the damage caused by Cyclone Harry and its “tailwind” faces new challenges…”
“Morocco to spend more than $300 million on flood recovery.
“Morocco plans to spend some $330 million on regions hit hardest by weeks of flooding across the country’s north that have battered its key agricultural zones, the government said Thursday.”
“EXTRAORDINARY – CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN. Hundreds of records smashed all over North Africa. Summer temperatures up to 37C [98.6F] and tropical nights.
“MOROCCO 29.8 Ouarzarzate 1100m asl; Records of high minimums smashed in pieces everywhere in Morocco. Algeria and Tunisia with Mins 16/20C.”
“Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as African Union puts the issue on its agenda?
“…“Water is life,” said Sanusha Naidu, a foreign policy analyst at the South African think tank, the Institute for Global Dialogue. “But it’s not just that water is life – water is becoming a commodity of corporatisation and access. It is a humanitarian conflict. It is a climate change conflict.””
“Water shortage alert: multiple Durban suburbs face interruptions as heatwave strains supply system.
“Residents in multiple suburbs including Morningside, Glenwood, and Umlazi face several days of water interruptions as the ongoing heatwave drives exceptionally high demand. The eThekwini Municipality has deployed water tankers to affected areas…”
“Thousands of fish wash up dead at Umhlali River Mouth [South Africa]…
“Barracuda, mullet, flathead and juvenile kingfish, as well as crabs and shrimp, are among the scores of aquatic creatures annihilated overnight, coinciding with a thunderstorm. It is unclear how far upstream the issue started.”
“Madagascar cyclone death toll hits 40, 16,000 displaced; Mozambique braces…
“Gezani made landfall on Tuesday at the Indian Ocean island nation’s eastern coastal city, Toamasina, bringing winds that reached 250km/h (155mph). Madagascar’s new leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has declared a national disaster and called for “international solidarity…”
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN – February Highest Minimum in history in the FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES Min. 29.5C Juan de Nova Island; 28.9C Europa Island.
Also 25.3 Mbazwana, South Africa. The area has been with continuous record heat for 12 years…”
“Sandstorm worsens conditions for displaced Palestinians in Gaza…
“The storm, carrying dust and strong winds from North Africa, has battered makeshift camps where thousands remain sheltering in tents following two years of Israeli military operations that left widespread destruction across the enclave.”
“Killer heatwaves are increasingly likely in the Gulf – but AI can save lives…
“Heatwaves are set to become more common and more intense, a study from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi found. It investigated the devastating June 2024 heatwave in Makkah, when temperatures soared to 51.8°C and more than 1,300 Hajj pilgrims died.”
“Climate change is driving rising agricultural water use in Central Asia.
“A new study by IAMO researchers shows that rising temperatures and atmospheric water demand now outweigh land-use changes. As a result, the pressure on already scarce water resources is growing in one of the world’s most water-stressed regions.”
“Iran’s Water Crisis: A National Security Imperative…
“As environmental decline accelerates, water scarcity risks transforming from an episodic trigger of unrest into a sustained driver of domestic tension and center–periphery conflict, challenging both local livelihoods and national cohesion.”
“Water scarcity makes new dams impossible: minister [Pakistan].
“Sindh Minister for Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro has said that construction of new water reservoirs is not possible in the prevailing situation of water scarcity, adding that even under the 1991 Water Accord provinces are not receiving their full share of water while the sea is also deprived of its due flow.”
“Escalating Forest Fires in Jammu: A Call for Action [India].
“Jammu region has seen over 1,760 forest fire incidents affecting 4,100 hectares from FY 2023-24 to January 2026. The issue has intensified over the years, with preventive measures and response strategies urgently needed. Key divisions severely impacted include East and West Jammu, and Chenab.”
“Snowie’s results indicated the output of cloud seeding is ultimately underwhelming… And while cloud seeding has been shown elsewhere to work to some extent, even scientists who have seen the results firsthand are unsure if it works well enough to be worth the effort.”
“Government deploys aircraft to battle Sakaerat Fire in Nakhon Ratchasima, with 10 water-bombing missions [Thailand].
“The wildfire, which started around 8:40 PM on February 12, 2026, has spread across nearly 4,000 rai of land, primarily in the eucalyptus forest near the Sakaerat station. Despite efforts to contain it, the fire quickly spread…”
“Fresh floods devastate Central Tapanuli two months after deadly cyclone [Sumatra, Indonesia].
“The flooding damaged two emergency river levees in Tukka and Barus districts and washed away two temporary bridges in Sibabangun and Tapian Nauli, cutting off access to at least four villages.”
“All eyes on rivers after 8 rescued in floodwaters, 200mm+ drenching [Queensland and NT, Australia].
“As of February 14, 2026, severe weather and heavy rainfall, exceeding 200mm [8 inches] in some areas, have triggered flash flooding, road closures, and multiple emergency rescues across parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory in Australia.”
“Record-breaking temperatures this summer have left some growers without flowers for Valentine’s Day [Victoria]…
“Natalie Thomson cannot bring herself to photograph what last month’s heatwave did to her micro flower farm in Nyah West… But neither she nor her plants were prepared for the record-breaking temperatures experienced last month.”
“US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ’s landmark climate change ruling…
“A US State Department cable seen by Al Jazeera on Saturday says that the Trump administration “strongly objects” to the proposed resolution being circulated by the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu in support of last year’s ruling by the ICJ…”
“Fiji Meteorological Service raises coral bleaching alert to highest level…
“The Fiji Met Service warns that extended heat stress may result in fish mortality, disruption of marine food chains, reduced reef growth and recovery, and declining reef fish populations. Coastal communities could also face reduced fish catch…”
“Jellyfish invade Mar del Plata beaches and link the phenomenon to sea warming [Argentina].
“According to recent measurements, the sea is several degrees above the historical average for this time of year. Records exceeded 22 °C [71.6F] compared to usual values of around 19 °C.”
“Sao Paulo Battles Floods and Drought At the Same Time [Brazil]…
“Water in the region’s largest reservoir network is hovering at 32%, the lowest since the region endured its worst water crisis in 2014 and 2015, and is due to dip lower as the dry season approaches. Meanwhile, the Brazilian city has been battered in recent weeks by intense storms…”
“Why Indigenous Groups Are Targeting Brazil’s Booming Grain Trade…
“In global crop powerhouse Brazil, major farming groups supported new laws that made it easier to fast-track roads and riverways crossing the Amazon rainforest. Now, they are facing the backlash in a crucial shipping route for corn and soybean exports.”
“Colombia declares emergency as deadly floods displace thousands.
“Water submerged homes after a dam and rivers overflowed in Cordoba, one of the worst-hit departments, where more than 150,000 residents have been affected… The emergency decree allows President Gustavo Petro to take special measures to address the crisis…”
“Mexican Caribbean Faces Record Sargassum Accumulation in 2026: Growing Environmental and Tourism Crisis…
“Sargassum not only affects the aesthetics of the beaches. Its accumulation and decomposition on the coast cause: Reduction of oxygen in the water, damaging coral reefs and seagrass beds. Release of hydrogen sulfide, a gas that causes respiratory discomfort and unpleasant odors…”
“35C [95F] at 1600m asl (Cuernavaca), 30C at 2300m asl (Tulacingo). Absolutely unprecedented for this time of the year; temperatures typical of April.”
“The vaquita porpoise population is hovering near extinction.
“…only found in the Gulf of California, Mexico, according to the Marine Mammal Center, they are characterized by their dark gray color and unique dorsal fin. Currently, fewer than 20 vaquita porpoises remain in this world.”
“Western US states fail to negotiate crucial Colorado River deal: ‘Mother nature isn’t going to bail us out’.
“Negotiators disbanded on Friday without a plan for the basin supplying water to 40m people, thrusting the region into uncertainty… In the region where water has long been the source of survival and conflict, the challenges that hindered consensus were as steep as the stakes are high.”
“As Canada experiences record snowfall, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests that tiny amounts of industrial pollution trapped in snow can change how sunlight reaches the ground below and significantly alter fragile environments.”
“Businesses must take responsibility for biodiversity loss – for their sake as much as ours…
“From healthy rivers to productive forests, the natural world underpins almost all economic activity. But human consumption of the Earth’s resources is unsustainable, driving what many scientists believe is the largest loss of life since the dinosaurs.”
“Polluting the environment for all eternity—and still sticking our heads in the sand…
“Goal 7 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework states that plastic pollution must be eliminated by 2030 to protect biodiversity. The question is simple: why are we not following up with measures that make a real difference?“
“Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player…
“Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate… New research shows these microscopic engineers are largely missing from the climate models used to forecast our planet’s future, meaning scientists may be underestimating how the ocean responds to climate change.“
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“Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds.
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“Last monthly clearly set a new record high temperature (by almost 2°C) for the month of January across my Greenland regional sector of the Arctic.”
“Northern Ireland’s farmers warned on mineral loss after ‘wettest start in nearly 150 years’.
“Hottest 25 February on record as Brussels basks in unseasonably warm temperatures [also monthly Feb records at Antwerp and Maastricht].
“294 French communes classified as natural disaster zones following flooding…
“After nearly 40 consecutive days of rain, France has been experiencing an exceptional heat wave since Tuesday, breaking records for the month of February, according to Météo France…
“Up to 59 forest fires in 24 hours in Cantabria [NE Spain].
“Global warming intensified a series of torrential rainstorms that battered Spain and Portugal in recent weeks, new research has found. 
“Severe flooding along the Evros River has placed the Evros region of Greece into a state of emergency, as rising waters continue to threaten homes, farmland, and critical infrastructure.
“Congo basin blackwater lakes are releasing ancient carbon into the atmosphere…
“Egypt denies claims of allowing Ethiopia Red Sea access for Nile dam concessions.
“Saving the Aral Sea Demands Central Asia Work Together.
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN CHINA:
“Weather stations in southern Xinjiang [NW China] have broken records for six consecutive days! 
“Sudden rains in Telangana destroy crops, leave farmers in despair [S India]…
“In Nepal polls, political parties root for mega infrastructure…
“RECORD WINTER WARMTH IN JAPAN:
“Record low rainfall triggers forest fire, dries up river in Japan.
“BNPB Records a Series of Floods and Extreme Weather in Several Areas, Hundreds of KK Affected [Java].
“Red alert in Indonesia’s Bali as torrential rains trigger floods and landslides.
“North-east SA and far-west NSW have received a welcome drenching, with rainfall smashing decade-long records [Australia].
“Carnarvon banana supply hit for 18 months after heatwave and cyclone.
“Penguins dying as Antarctic ice melts too early…
“Rain is coming to Antarctica – here’s how it will change the frozen continent…
“Uruguay declares drought, avian flu emergencies.
“Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing…
“Harrowing moment dozens of coffins are washed away during deadly flash floods after spate of storms [Brazil]…
“Peru declares a state of emergency for hundreds of districts after severe rains and flooding.
“Sargassum Buildup Grows on Costa Rica Northern Caribbean Coast…
“RECORD HEAT AGAIN IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:
“Cap-Haïtien tries to bounce back after heavy rains flood downtown, disrupt city life [Haiti].
“Melissa Officially At The Top Of Strongest Atlantic Hurricane List.
“Florida’s Alligator Alley shut down due to smoke from 24,000-acre wildfire.
“A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold.
“HISTORIC WINTER HEAT; Dozens of records in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico:
“Deadly bird flu found in California elephant seals for the first time.
“Shrinking cold-water habitat means more whales get caught in nets, research finds…
“Idaho is in a severe snow drought, experts say…
“Canada’s creeping snow drought could become a water security risk…
“After remnants of Typhoon Halong wrecked their homes, villagers consider relocation [Alaska].
“Tropical flowers are blooming weeks later than they used to through climate change.
“Extreme weather is transforming the world’s rivers…
“Breaking News! Code Gobsmacking Bananas!!!
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 2nd lowest on record (JAXA data).”
“Petrostates stymie effort to rein in Arctic shipping carbon emissions.
“Greenland’s most extreme ice melt events are getting dramatically worse.
“Space lasers reveal oceans rising faster than ever.
“Baltic Sea ‘struggling with recovery’ and it’s not just because of climate change.
“‘Tinderbox’ UK may be one shock away from food riots, experts say…
“This waterlogged corner of England was once only habitable during summer. Climate change could make it so again.
“Jersey is on track for the wettest February on record.
“An airline has said it faced “unprecedented meteorological challenges” after the weather caused “widespread delays” to passengers at the weekend.
“Temperature totally absurd today in the Pyrenees! 20°C in the piedmont; 15°C at 1500 m above sea level…
“‘Groundbreaking’ model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe…”
“Severe weather has brought Sardinian agriculture to its knees: “January hasn’t seen so much rain since 1965.”…
“Farmers devastated after extreme weather event decimates key crops: ‘One of the worst natural occurrences’ [Malta].
“Ramadan in ruins for Morocco’s flood victims.
“El Niño sea level spike raises new concerns for Africa’s coast…
“Syria’s Environmental Woes Fueled Its Long Conflict. Left Unaddressed, They Will Do So Again…
“MIDDLE EAST HEAT WAVE; another exceptionally hot day in this non-existent winter in the area:
“Mass death of grebes spotted in Caspian Sea [Azerbaijan].
“Northern Pakistan faces accelerated glacier melt.
“February heatwave worries wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana [India].
“Today, affected by rain and snow, the strong warming in China finally weakened. However, the Tazhong in Xinjiang still broke the warmest record for February, and 8 other stations broke the warmest Tmin record for February.
“Beijing Hit by Force-14 Winds as Sandstorm Triggers Severe Pollution in 130 Cities.
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN JAPAN – 56 records of Feb High Max yesterday +23 of high Mins (see table) +30 more February max. records today (see table).
“South Korea issues national fire mobilization order as wildfires rage for third day.
“BMKG Issues Red Alert as Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Bali.
“Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to parts of NSW, Queensland and South Australia…
“Four years’ worth of rain could soak parts of Central Australia this week, typically the driest part of the country.
“RECORD HEAT ALLOVER OCEANIA – records smashed non-stop:
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN ANTARCTICA:
“Two new forest fire outbreaks in Los Alerces reignite alerts in Argentine Patagonia.
“The heavy rains that hit the Rio Metropolitan Region on Saturday night (22) caused flooding and disruption in the cities… [Brazil]
“Mass Fish Egg Die-Off Exposes Dam’s Impact on Fish Reproduction in Northern Brazil…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN PERU – brutally high ocean temperatures and relentless record heat (and local floods) from Ecuador to Chile.
“Weather emergency in the north [Chile].
“Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter.
“Fifteen killed after helicopter crashes during Peru flood rescue…
“Peru Gold Mining: Illegal Mining Spreads Across Amazon Rainforest.
“Evacuations in El Oro and Loja due to flooding caused by heavy rains [Ecuador].
“…record warmth continues… in Central America:
“More extraordinary heat in MEXICO:
“RECORD HEAT IN FLORIDA – while a brief but powerful cold blast is moving South, Florida enjoyed an exceptional hot day with several monthly records broken:
“Daytona wildfire forces evacuation of 80 homes in Mosaic subdivision.
“Colorado Farmer May Be Forced to Idle 75% of Acres Due to Record-Low Snowpack.
“‘A serious head start on spring’: New Mexico to see record-high temperatures this week.
“Storm breaks snowfall record previously set by Blizzard of ’78 in Providence.
“A 98.3mph instantaneous/92.0mph 3-sec avg. wind gust has been reliably recorded at MAREPAM Wellfleet, MA station at 8:25:25am on wind tunnel calibrated anemometers. 
“Our analysis of nor’easter characteristics reveals that the strongest nor’easters are becoming stronger…
“Staple crops are a major contributor to global deforestation, says study.
“More than 500 dead zones have already been identified in the oceans. Global warming and excess nutrients are reducing oxygen and threatening fish and ecosystems…
“Cities worldwide begin banning high-carbon adverts to cut emissions.
“The most important graph in the world has another year of data, and it doesn’t look good!
“Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis?
“In one of the wettest parts of the UK, it’s getting biblical.
“EU-banned pesticides still used on UK farms as industry warns of £810m hit.
“An outrage to rival The Post Office scandal: The girl, 8, who died after catching E. Coli on a Devon beach… and the greed and recklessness of privatised water firms pumping raw sewage into our rivers and sea [UK]
“For the first time since records began in 1950, France’s multi-week national MSLP has dropped below 1000 hPa. 
“With France having already broken a record for 36 [now 37] consecutive days of rain, the question being asked, in increasingly shrill tones, is when will the wet weather end?
“Italy’s Glaciers Continue to Shrink at Alarming Rate.
“Extreme weather devastates southern Italy’s citrus and vegetable crops.
“Many flights cancelled at Vienna airport as Austria sees extreme snowfall…
“Heavy snow brings transport chaos to Romania.
“Türkiye records over 1,000 extreme weather events last year.
“Sudan: The escalating conflict in the Blue Nile River is closely affecting Ethiopia and South Sudan….
“JUAN DE NOVA AGAIN AND AGAIN! [Indian Ocean].
“The Southern Indian Ocean Is Losing Salt at an “Astonishing” Rate.
“THE IMPOSSIBLE JUST BECAME POSSIBLE:
“‘Climate change behind disasters in Himalayas’…
“As Winters vanish, Himalayan Apple farmers haul snow to save their orchards.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN CHINA – 87 stations broke monthly records today. 73 High Maxes+14 High Mins including Urumqi: min of +2.4C, first time above zero!
“Temperatures in northern China have risen abnormally, causing deserts and Gobi to thaw ahead of schedule. 
The records are THOUSANDS everywhere. Impossibile to mention all of them.
“The Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk, Russia, confirmed on Friday that seven Chinese tourists drowned after their vehicle fell through the ice on Lake Baikal in Russia.
“Wildfires in Yesan, Seosan Prompt Helicopter Response [S Korea].
“Multiple regions hit with severe water shortages amid drought [Japan]…
“Philippines hit by deadly torrential rain and landslides as thousands evacuated.
“Sumatra Floods Triggered by Extreme Weather Exceeding National Mitigation Standards [Indonesia].
“The number of flood victims in Sabah [Malaysia] rose to 3,685 people from 1,593 families as of 8 am today, up from 406 people from 124 families yesterday afternoon.
“Property developers spark anger over plan to clear woodland home to Baudin’s and Carnaby’s black cockatoos.
“Dramatic changes in upper atmosphere are responsible for recent droughts and bushfires.
“Record heat never ends in Oceania…
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE:
“Brazil’s growing water crisis.
“The true cost of Ecuador’s perfect roses: how the global flower trade poisons workers…
“Peru: Heavy rainfall caused extensive damage across 16 districts in Arequipa.
“Climate change is spurring Trump’s desire for the Panama canal…
“Costa Rica Sees 11-Fold Jump in Forest Fires as Dry Winds Fuel Crisis…
“NORTH AMERICA HISTORIC HEAT WAVE:
“EXCEPTIONAL HOT NIGHT ON THE GULF – HUNDREDS of records of February Highest Minimums in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia.
“Powerful Winds and Wildfires Have the Southern Plains on Edge.
“Trump’s EPA to roll back rule limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants.
“Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits.
“Plastic Pollution Is Reaching Sharks Before They Hatch.
“Pangolins Face Extinction as World’s Most Trafficked Mammals…
“Wildfire-friendly weather nearly triples: Will outbreaks leave countries scrambling for resources?
“Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of dangerous “tipping points”, experts say. 
“Injecting particulates into the atmosphere isn’t a magical fix for the climate crisis…
“Central Asia’s Water Tower to Lose One-third of Glacier Mass by 2040.
“Tajikistan to host major international conference on water security amid rising climate risks…
“AN INSANITY BEYOND ANY IMAGINATION – CRAZY 24.4C [75.9F] AT 1420M ASL IN CENTRAL ASIAN RUSSIA (at Gunib). 
“CAUCASUS RECORD WARMTH. Another avalanche of records in this historic winter warmth:
“More than 7.5 million people in Pakistan are facing high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition following a year marked by heavy monsoon floods, prolonged droughts, dry spells and escalating violence. 
“Sweat for survival? How long can India’s informal labour bear the heat.
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN BANGLADESH.
“Smoke from Cambodian forest fires hits Buriram border villages. 
“Forest fires worsen Chiang Mai’s air quality on Wednesday morning [Thailand].
“Torrential rains trigger widespread flooding in Grobogan [Indonesia].
“Tragic Landslide Halts Nickel Operations in Sulawesi.
“Endless record heat in INDONESIA.
“Extreme Heat, Drought Hit Jarrah Forests Hard.
“Intense heat waves directly threaten crops and native species [Australia].
“Argentina’s pioneering glacier law on the line as Milei bets on copper rush.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN PARAGUAY.
“Heavy rain causes flooding in the capital and Greater São Paulo; video shows woman clinging to a lamppost after her car is swept away by the flood.
“Mudslide in Alausí, Chimborazo, leaves injuries and other damage after the rains [Ecuador].
“Insane summer temperatures in MEXICO – >40C [104F] at 1000m asl; >30C at 2500m asl – this would be a summer heat wave.
“Wildfires rage across Oklahoma as conditions worsen.
“70+ MPH Winds Trigger Deadly 30-Car Pileup In Colorado.
“The seven Colorado River basin states missed a key federal deadline to reach a new water usage agreement, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now likely to impose a solution of its own…
“Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions…
“Despite La Niña, record warm winter wrapping up…
“Climate change and persistent contaminants deliver one‑two punch to Arctic seals, study finds.
“Thousands of Alien Species Could Invade the Arctic, Scientists Warn.
“Naval shipwreck emerges in Sweden after being submerged for 400 years.
“UK Banks Face New Era of Mortgage Risk as Flood Damage Soars.
“The longest unbroken spell of rainy days recorded by University of Reading meteorologists ended on Tuesday after 37 consecutive days.
“Thousands of puffins starve to death during storms.
“Man missing in Loire River as record rains lash France.
“Widespread damage has been recorded in south-west France after Storm Pedro passed through overnight. 
“Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter…
“Climate Change Opens the Door for Painful Chikungunya Disease to Spread Across Europe.
“A major study has confirmed that the flash flooding that devastated Valencia in 2024 was ‘intensified’ by human-made climate change.
“Severe Storms Batter Western Greece.
“Record heat again in Gabon:
“While the rainy season is being unusually cool in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, South Africa is like a factory of heat waves:
“‘Let them shower in hotels’: Johannesburg Premier faces backlash amid water crisis…
“Somalia’s disaster agency warns of worsening drought.
“From Pakistan Floods to California Drought: Climate Risks Shake the Cotton Industry.
“Rice emerges as the biggest source of farm emissions worldwide.
“Scientists warn flowering-stage heat stress could devastate wheat production…
“Rising temperatures threaten coffee yields worldwide…
“An El Niño is brewing…
“El Niño update: Warm water is now surfacing in the eastern Pacific near Ecuador and Peru — and there’s a lot more coming.
“No Wall Will Be High Enough to Keep Climate Refugees Out…
“Hey everybody! It’s mid-month global mean surface temperature snapshot time! 
“Upper-ocean heat content data for January showed that the West Pacific Warm Pool was ninth warmest on record, despite a chunk of its heat already being discharged eastward.
“A Greenland sled dog champion fears for his culture as climate change melts the ice…
“‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating…
“UK at risk of more flooding ‘for months to come’ after record-breaking January…
“Why is sewage spilling into homes and gardens? [UK]
“Record flooding across France as storms fall on saturated ground.
“Malaga emergency: strong winds fuel bush fire in urban industrial area [Spain].
“Italy’s Lovers’ Arch Collapses In Storm On Valentine’s Day…
“Severe Storms Split Roads, Set Rainfall Record in Corfu.
“Antalya endures a year’s rainfall in single 40-day stretch [Turkey]…
“Cyprus appeals to residents to cut water use by two minutes a day amid drought.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN AFRICA – 44c [111.2F] at Bokoro, in CHAD; 37c again in ALGERIA.
“Central Africa Urged to Unite on Early Warnings as Climate Risks Escalate…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN MOZAMBIQUE:
“Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 59…
“Fourth straight day of heavy air pollution as decades-old heat records broken in Israel.
“HISTORIC DAY in Middle East:
“Iraqi MPs push Baghdad to curb escalating water shortages.
“This is [central Asian] Russia; this is 1016m asl; this is February and it’s 25C [77F]: Shorts, t-shirts and flips flops…
“Water scarcity looms for Madhesh residents as wells run dry [Nepal]…
“Hong Kong records hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record at 27.9°C [82.2F].
“RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN – 19.8C [67.6F] Toimi on Sunday broke its February record of highest temperature. More record heat is expected next week
“Korea prepares for growth in subtropical crops…
“Extreme rainfall is worsening algal blooms along South Korea’s coast.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SE ASIA. Record heat is all over Asia in every single country…
“Forests are drying up and fires flaring up to the south of Chiang Mai [Thailand].
“Riau declares emergency alert for forest fires Riau Police chief spokesman. [Indonesia]
“Massive Sinkhole Devours Farmland In Indonesia, Farmers Fear More Collapse…
“The southern Indian Ocean off the west coast of Australia is becoming less salty at an astonishing rate, largely due to climate change, new research shows…
“Australian fire authorities say currents tools and methods not adequate to keep up with bushfires.
“‘Too late to leave’: Victorian towns told to take shelter.
“New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods.
“Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems.
“Mapping tipping risks from Antarctic ice basins under global warming…
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN SOUTH AMERICA:
“Amazon rainforest flipped to carbon source during 2023 extreme drought, study shows…
“Temperatures up to 40° above normal Tuesday across the Nation’s middle [US].
“Colorado sets record for warmest winter days as state braces for a blizzard and extreme fire danger.
“As a Colorado River deadline passes, reservoirs keep declining…
“We say snowmageddon as a joke, but if ever there was a time to use it, it’s now!! 
“High temperatures and low snowpack may mean less water for Nebraska this summer…
“Data Centers Push Great Lakes Region to the Brink…
“Weeks after Toronto’s record snowfall, some residents are still struggling to use sidewalks…
“Turtles breeding earlier, but half as often, due to climate change.
“National security plans must adapt to avoid ‘new world disorder’, says UN climate chief…
“Sustainable Burnout: Global Conflicts Eclipsing Climate Change Concerns.
“As of Feb. 10, 2026, the planet is tied for 2nd hottest on record, at 1.64°C above the 1850-1900 IPCC pre-industrial baseline. 
“Back in 2021, we warned of a potential Aerosol Termination Shock from rapidly reduced pollution over the oceans.
“…NASA observations reveal a steady shrinkage of cloud cover, which is deeply worrying. 
“Arctic peatlands are expanding as temperatures continue to rise, new research confirms…
“‘I kayaked Greenland’s ‘pristine’ waters. What I found was terrifying’…
“‘Seasons have become confused’: the people struggling in UK’s relentless rain…
“‘The only thing I own is gone’: Clongriffin residents see vehicles submerged by torrential rain [Ireland]…
“Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France.
“Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms.
“BREAKING: Montejaque ‘ghost dam’ begins spilling water after reaching capacity for first time in a century [Spain]…
“Alicante Records Hottest Winter Day Since Records Began as Temperatures Hit 27C [80.6F]. 
“UNBELIEVABLE WARMTH IN SPAIN – 3RD CONSECUTIVE TROPICAL NIGHT; never happened in winter in European history.
“Eternal City eternally damp as Rome suffers record rainfall…
“Sardinia is hit by severe weather: the alert remains in effect, and the Civil Protection Department is meeting with mayors and other agencies to address the emergency….
“Morocco to spend more than $300 million on flood recovery.
“EXTRAORDINARY – CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN. Hundreds of records smashed all over North Africa. Summer temperatures up to 37C [98.6F] and tropical nights.
“Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as African Union puts the issue on its agenda?
“Water shortage alert: multiple Durban suburbs face interruptions as heatwave strains supply system.
“Thousands of fish wash up dead at Umhlali River Mouth [South Africa]…
“Madagascar cyclone death toll hits 40, 16,000 displaced; Mozambique braces…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN – February Highest Minimum in history in the FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES Min. 29.5C Juan de Nova Island; 28.9C Europa Island. 
“Sandstorm worsens conditions for displaced Palestinians in Gaza…
“Killer heatwaves are increasingly likely in the Gulf – but AI can save lives…
“Today MINIMUM 17.6C [63.7F] Sekhertabad 600m asl ties the TURKMENISTAN HOTTEST FEBRUARY NIGHT IN HISTORY.
“Climate change is driving rising agricultural water use in Central Asia.
“Iran’s Water Crisis: A National Security Imperative…
“Water scarcity makes new dams impossible: minister [Pakistan].
“Escalating Forest Fires in Jammu: A Call for Action [India].
“Today, 7 stations in China broke or tied their mid-February warmest records, and 2 stations broke their February Tmin records! 
“How China became fixated on cloud seeding…
“Fierce heat wave in THAILAND with days with 37C/39C every day (remember it’s the cold season).
“Government deploys aircraft to battle Sakaerat Fire in Nakhon Ratchasima, with 10 water-bombing missions [Thailand].
“Fresh floods devastate Central Tapanuli two months after deadly cyclone [Sumatra, Indonesia].
“All eyes on rivers after 8 rescued in floodwaters, 200mm+ drenching [Queensland and NT, Australia].
“Record-breaking temperatures this summer have left some growers without flowers for Valentine’s Day [Victoria]…
“Record heat again in PALAU – February hottest night in history tied at Koror with a Minimum temperature of 80F/26.7C.
“US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ’s landmark climate change ruling…
“Fiji Meteorological Service raises coral bleaching alert to highest level…
“Jellyfish invade Mar del Plata beaches and link the phenomenon to sea warming [Argentina].
“PARAGUAY HEAT WAVE – 41.0C [105.8F] yesterday the final max. at Quyquyho – New record for February.
“Sao Paulo Battles Floods and Drought At the Same Time [Brazil]…
“Why Indigenous Groups Are Targeting Brazil’s Booming Grain Trade…
“Colombia declares emergency as deadly floods displace thousands.
“Mexican Caribbean Faces Record Sargassum Accumulation in 2026: Growing Environmental and Tourism Crisis…
“Insane and unprecedented heat in Mexico:
“The vaquita porpoise population is hovering near extinction.
“Western US states fail to negotiate crucial Colorado River deal: ‘Mother nature isn’t going to bail us out’.
“The hidden impact of polluted snow.
“Businesses must take responsibility for biodiversity loss – for their sake as much as ours…
“Polluting the environment for all eternity—and still sticking our heads in the sand…
“Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player…