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Thank you, all, for bearing with me in my absence, and to Kali for covering so ably.
“Scientists thought they understood global warming. Then the past three years happened.
“…in the last few years, something changed. 2023, 2024 and 2025 were far warmer than the previous trend… “There is greater acceptance now that there is a detectable acceleration of warming,” said Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist…”
“Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say.
“The world is closer than thought to a “point of no return” after which runaway global heating cannot be stopped, scientists have said. Continued global heating could trigger climate tipping points, leading to a cascade of further tipping points and feedback loops, they said.”
“Despite Eastern U.S. cold, January 2026 was one of the world’s warmest Januaries on record…
“Africa had its warmest January; Oceana, its third-warmest; North America, its sixth-warmest; and South America, its ninth-warmest. Asia had above-average temperatures, while Europe was near average in temperature.”
“Greenland ice melt opens sea routes for critical minerals.
“Record sea temperatures and sea ice lows near Greenland in January followed Arctic air temperatures soaring up to 15°C above average in parts of the region, with experts warning of security implications.”
“2024 recorded the most negative mass balance at Aldegondabreen (Svalbard) since end of the Little Ice Age!
“As of 2025, the glacier’s mean ice thickness has been estimated at 39 m (33 m w.e.). The loss of 10 m w.e. in just the last 5 yrs is a dramatic change!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Misery for many as rain falls for 40 days in some parts of UK…
“People who live in parts of Devon, Cornwall and Worcestershire have been dodging deluges or showers for 40 days – the same number of days that it rained in the Bible’s Noah’s ark story…”
“British bread under threat as wheat fields flooded…
“Wheat plants can only withstand being submerged in water for four days before experiencing significant damage but some farms have experienced rain every day of the year so far.”
“The ‘culture war’ on net zero: Why have Brits stopped supporting climate policies?
“…The UK’s “sense of urgency” on achieving net zero and supporting climate policies has taken a drastic tumble, according to a new survey. In 2021, surveys found that 54 per cent of the British public believed the UK government should achieve net zero before the 2050 target. Now, this has fallen to just 29 per cent.”
“Portugal floods force 3,000 evacuations as motorway collapses and interior minister resigns.
“At least 15 people died in weeks of storms in Portugal, as fresh flooding forced the evacuation of around 3,000 residents, triggered the collapse of a motorway, and led to the resignation of the interior minister.”
“Coimbra in crisis; “Dam can’t take any more water”…
“Authorities in Coimbra have been working to avoid today’s crisis for weeks. But suddenly it is looking as if the Aguieira dam can take no more water. With no let up in rainfall expected in the next few hours, the probability is of a rupture: millions of litres of water spilling into parts of the region.”
“Parts of Spain just saw a year’s worth of rain in 20 days…
“In the mountainous southwestern part of the country, Grazalema — in the Andalusia region — has recorded over 90 inches of rain so far this year, including 78 inches in just the last 20 days alone. Meteorologist Nahel Belgherze called it a “hydrologically absurd” amount.”
“EXTRAORDINARY EVENT. “EUROPEAN CLIMATIC HISTORY TOTALLY REWRITTEN:
“SUMMER IN SPAIN – TROPICAL NIGHTS: National record of February highest Minimum 20.9 [69.6F] Aguilas. Dozens of records pulverized with insane margins.”
“Tornado frequency in Türkiye increases by approximately 60% due to climate change.
“Professor Murat Turkes says number of tornadoes, affected areas in Türkiye increase with climate change, threatening greenhouse farming. Tornadoes, whose number and intensity increase with climate change, affect agricultural production, especially greenhouse farming.”
“Morocco struggles to evacuate thousands amid unprecedented floods.
“The Moroccan army has provided helicopters, military trucks, fast boats, drones, bulldozers and other equipment to reach isolated villages in the country’s northwest.”
“Torrential rain destroys Homes in Asante Jamasi [Ghana]…
“in a related development, a devastating windstorm swept through Nkodum in the Akontombra District of the Western North Region on Monday, February 2, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., ripping off the roofs of 37 buildings and affecting at least 135 residents.”
“Three Key South African Cities Hit by Water-Supply Shortages…
“Officials said water supply was low in Pretoria because of depleted levels at key reservoirs, which were unable to keep up with consumer demand amid high summer temperatures.”
“‘Monstrous’: Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, leaving at least 31 dead…
“Authorities issued red alerts for several regions warning of possible floods and landslides as the storm made landfall late Tuesday with wind speeds of more than 195km/h (121 mph). It then roared across the large island of 31 million people…”
“Thousands of records are being pulverized with extreme margins all over… North Africa and Middle East. Iraq, Iran and Kuwait are having their hottest February night in history.”
“Six all-time cold records broken in one day as death toll from record snow climbs to 46, Japan.
“At least six locations in Japan recorded record-breaking cold on the morning of February 9, 2026, as temperatures fell below -3°C (26.6°F) for the first time since 1984. The death toll from the record-breaking snowfall since January 20 has climbed to 46 as of February 10.”
“Indonesia’s BNPB warns 108 watersheds in critical condition.
“The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) revealed that 108 river drainage basins (DAS) across Indonesia are in critical condition and may trigger recurring disasters if landscape rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration are not carried out.”
“Slow-moving landslide damages hundreds of homes in Padasari, Central Java, Indonesia.
“A slow-moving landslide has damaged hundreds of homes in Padasari village, Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia, forcing large-scale evacuations since early February 2026. Local reporting indicates that ground deformation remains active, preventing residents from returning to affected areas.”
“Millions of litres lost: fire and drought leave north-east farmers on the brink [Victoria].
“After more than two years of drought, and a catastrophic bushfire that ravaged more than 140,000 hectares, farmers in north-east Victoria say water is now their biggest concern.”
“4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters.
“Another summer of extreme weather has destroyed and damaged homes, cut off communities and, in the most tragic cases, left families mourning their loved ones. It reminds us that New Zealand is one of the most natural-hazard-exposed countries on Earth.”
“Widespread loss of marine sponges possible if heat waves intensify by just 1°C [New Zealand]…
“Marine heat waves are increasing as the climate warms. In 2022, a marine heat wave was linked to the mass bleaching of more than 50 million Cymbastella lamellata sponges in Fiordland and caused almost half to die.”
“Climate crisis linked to fall in southern right whale birth rates as researchers raise ‘warning signal’.
“After decades of recovery, southern right whales are showing signs of a climate-driven decline in breeding rates, which scientists say is a “warning signal” about changes in the Southern Ocean.”
“Some of world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia…
“Dr Juan Antonio Rivera, of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council in Mendoza, Argentina, who is part of the WWA team, said: “Ancient forests were devastated, as was the unique biodiversity in the area.”
“40.0C [104F] at Quyquyhó tied again its record of highest temperature ever recorded in February. Over 42C in The Chaco and more heat to come in the next 3 weeks.”
“At least six people have been killed and five others injured in landslides caused by heavy rains in southeastern Brazil, local authorities said Tuesday.
“The tragedies were reported in Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro states. Children were among the victims, according to the authorities.”
“Torrential rain in Colombia kills 22, thousands displaced…
““We’ve lost everything, all our belongings, all our appliances. And we are very worried because we don’t know what will happen,” Enid Gomez, who lives in Cordoba’s capital Monteria, told AFP.”
“Absolute insane hot nights continue, never happened in winter: Minimum 23.0C [73.4F] at Mazatlan – hottest winter night in history. Sinaloa and Sonora States have broken all warm nights records non-stop every month of 2025 and now 2026 with huge margins.”
“Tampa Bay watering limits tighten as Florida drought deepens.
“A drought has taken hold across Florida, with some areas experiencing extreme conditions… “The driest fall-winter period to date since record keeping in much of the Tampa Bay Area and other parts of Florida as well [Jeff Berardelli].”
“Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer…
“Many cattle producers and rangelands were still recovering from a severe 2010-2015 drought when a flash drought hit western Texas in spring 2020, marking the beginning of the current multibillion-dollar, multiyear and multistate drought.”
“Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’.
“A record snow drought is plaguing the western US, leaving some of the thirstiest states bracing for less water and elevated fire risks through the drier months to come… The dire conditions are fueled by an extremely warm winter, according to federal forecasters…”
““It’s becoming the perfect storm,” Chaffee County Fire Protection District Wildland Division Captain Ben Brack said. “Whatever the cause, I think we can all agree it’s getting warmer and drier…”
“Three days left: Arizona faces deeper Colorado River cuts as federal deadline looms.
“Arizona and six other southwestern states have just three days to reach an agreement on sharing Colorado River water before the federal government steps in with its own plan.”
“Hurricane Helene did not shift US climate views or votes, study finds…
“This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg. “Attitudes unchanged: no support for increased climate change beliefs, concerns, or voting intentions after Hurricane Helene” is published in Environmental Research Communications.”
“President Donald Trump is poised Thursday to revoke a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health by driving climate change — a determination that underpins US regulations aimed at curbing planet-warming pollution.”
“Wildfires in northern Alaska are the worst they’ve been in 3,000 years.
“An analysis of peatland soil samples and satellite images has found that wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope are more frequent and severe now than they were at any point over the past 3,000 years.”
“Over half of world’s coral reefs are bleached; ‘irreversible’ damage warned: study…
“”Ocean warming is increasing the frequency, extent, and severity of tropical-coral bleaching and mortality,” researchers, including C. Mark Eakin, an oceanographer with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, wrote in the new report published Feb. 10.”
““This engine is grinding to a halt” – Nature slowing down as climate change gains pace.
“The findings suggest that a lack of change in local species composition should not be mistaken for stability or ecosystem health. Instead, the widespread slowdown may indicate that the internal engines of biodiversity are losing momentum due to the depletion of regional life.”
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“Chance of El Niño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027.
“Experts told the Guardian it was too early to be confident, but there were signals in the spread of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific that suggested an El Niño could form in 2026.”
“Will the Pacific Decadal Oscillation turn neutral (or positive) this year?
“If the negative PDO was natural variability and has *relatively* limited regional and global heat uptake, the next positive (=not good) PDO will lead to further acceleration of global warming.” [Leon Simons]
“In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
“A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow.”
“Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts in place across UK following days of non-stop rain.
“On Thursday, the Met Office announced that rain had fallen every day of 2026 in south-west England and South Wales.
Both have experienced a far wetter than average January, with 50% more On Thursday, the Met Office announced that rain had fallen every day of 2026 in south-west England and South Wales.”
“Farmers report ‘catastrophic’ crop damage as Storm Marta sweeps Spain and Portugal.
“Farmers in Spain warned on Saturday that torrential rains and high winds had left fields submerged and caused millions of euros worth of damage to crops, as Spain and Portugal braced for more extreme weather.”
“Flash floods sweep northern Morocco, killing at least four including toddler…
“Provinces across northwestern Morocco have been battered by heavy rainfall over the past week. The national weather service forecast further bad weather through Tuesday.”
“Heat with no end: climate model sets out an unbearable future for parts of Africa.
“This is not just a slight warming; it is a fundamental change in how people will have to survive on the continent. Once regions in Africa enter a state of almost continuous heatwaves, the human body will have no window of time to recover.”
“Today’s weather: Severe storms, extreme heat, and fire danger across South Africa.
“South Africa faces a day of hazardous weather, with severe thunderstorms in the east, extreme heat in the interior, and high fire danger across multiple provinces.”
“‘Our children are next’ fear Kenyans as drought wipes out livestock.
“In drought-hit northeastern Kenya, villagers have been forced to drag their dead livestock to distant fields for burning to keep the stench of death and scavenging hyenas away from their homes.”
“Heavy rains trigger deadly floods in Syria, emergency teams mobilized.
“Syria’s Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management said Sunday its teams continued large-scale response operations late Saturday after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several western and northwestern provinces, causing casualties, displacement and widespread damage to civilian areas.”
“Forests are changing fast and scientists are deeply concerned…
“A massive global analysis of more than 31,000 tree species reveals that forests are becoming more uniform, increasingly dominated by fast-growing “sprinter” trees, while slow-growing, long-lived species are disappearing. These slower species act as the backbone of forest ecosystems…”
“Benguet and other parts of Cordillera are once again entering a season of forest fires, underscored by a blaze that hit Mount Posdo in Mankayan in Benguet last week—the latest in a string of fires recorded in the area over the past three years.”
“‘Basyang’ dumps record rainfall as shear line worsens.
“Tropical storm ‘‘Basyang’’ has dumped extremely rare volumes of rain that exceeded Northern Mindanao’s 100-year return period and contributed to flooding in Iligan City due to overwhelmed rivers and drainage systems.”
“Avian flu behind mass skua die-off in Antarctica, scientists say.
“H5N1 was detected at three sites and diagnosed as the cause of death of nearly all dead skuas at Beak Island. The birds rapidly died of multi-organ necrosis (tissue death).
“Torrential rain not normally seen at this time of year left at least 13 people dead across Colombia this week, according to officials.
“The country has experienced a surge in rainfall after a cold front pushed south from the north of the Americas towards Colombia’s Caribbean coastline.”
“El Salvador declares national emergency: more than 600 forest fires reported so far this year.
“Reports from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) indicate that the presence of numerous hot spots and the abundance of dry vegetation have created a conducive environment for the fire’s expansion.”
“This winter’s snow drought is shaping up to be the worst on record for the Upper Colorado River Basin…
“Both Colorado and Utah are experiencing their lowest snowpack on record. In the Colorado River headwaters, snow-water equivalent is just 54% of median…”
“Western Canada Glaciers Record Second Worse Ice Loss…
““We have to understand that it’s not a question of if the glaciers are going to disappear, they are going to disappear. What we’re finding is that these glaciers are disappearing much faster than previously projected.””
“The 36-month running average for total column precipitable water just hit a new record high … for the 15-th consecutive month! The Climate 8-ball is moving to higher ground.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“There May Be No Turning Back This Climate Crisis.
“…there is a growing fear that climate change in the future won’t, as it has until now, happen gradually. It will happen suddenly, as formerly stable planetary systems transgress tipping points—thresholds beyond which things cannot be put back together again.”
“‘Stark warning’: pesticide harm to wildlife rising globally, study finds.
“Synthetic chemicals that kill pests have increased the productivity of farmland, allowing more food to be grown on the same area, but have harmed the ecosystems in which they are used.”
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“The presumed upcoming El Nino will help cement and quantify global warming acceleration, showing that 2ºC global warming is likely to be reached in the 2030s, not at midcentury.
“For the first time on record, the 3-year running average for the mean rate of atmospheric CO2 growth broke 8.00 ppm per 3 years, reaching a new record high growth rate of 8.06 ppm per 3 years. “And that dip in the early 1990’s was Mt. Pinatubo.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Turbo-charged jet stream’s effects felt in every part of Europe.
“What has the brutal cold in North America got to do with the thoroughly wet weather over much of the UK, atrocious rains in Spain and Portugal and bitter cold in northern Europe? The thread binding this weather pattern together is the jet stream.”
“University of Reading meteorologists said they have recorded the longest unbroken spell of rainy days in the town since they started measuring them in 1908. [UK]
“Its Atmospheric Observatory said January was the fourth-wettest since then, with total rainfall levels way above those expected.”
“Denmark Paralyzed: Heavy snow and blizzards bring the country to a standstill.
“On Friday most of the country woke up to a snow-covered landscape as a powerful winter storm swept across Denmark. Heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions causing widespread disruption to transport, education, and daily commerce.”
“Symi Declared in State of Emergency as Water Shortages Persist [Greece].
“The decision said authorities deemed the measure necessary because Symi continues to face a serious lack of water. Local authorities and residents remain concerned, as the problem has not eased even after recent rain.”
“Storm Leonardo devastates southern Portugal and Spain.
“Storm has ravaged southern regions of Spain and Portugal this week, leaving one man dead in Portugal and one woman missing in Spain. Calls to postpone presidential election as Storm Leonardo lashes Portugal and Spain…”
“Grazalema evacuated as extreme rainfall causes dangerous underground water buildup.
“Authorities in Andalusia have ordered the evacuation of the town of Grazalema to Ronda, in Cádiz province, after an unusual buildup of water underground triggered minor seismic activity and raised serious safety concerns. This urgent measure affects more than 1,600 residents.”
“Moroccan Authorities Evacuate More than 143,000 People Due to Flooding.
“Moroccan authorities continued a massive evacuation operation for the tenth consecutive day in a number of northern provinces hit by severe flooding, with more than 143,000 people evacuated as a precaution.”
“Drought Spreads Beyond Kenya’s Arid North, Plunging Herders Into Crisis.
“Kenya has been here before, most recently in 2022 when a record drought decimated livestock populations and plunged pastoralists in the East African country’s arid north and northeast into a hunger crisis.”
“In eastern Yemen, diesel pumps stand idle above dried-out boreholes. Their hoses are cracked from the heat, their engines silent. There is a lack of fuel, electricity, and above all, water beneath the ground.”
“Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in South Tapanuli, survey finds [Indonesia].
“An independent survey found 330 landslides upstream of the Garoga and Siondop rivers after the rare tropical cyclone Senyar struck South Tapanuli regency in North Sumatra in late November.”
“Tropical Storm Penha brings devastation to Philippines with 4 dead and 6,000 evacuated
“Tropical Storm Penha killed at least four people and displaced more than 6,000 across the southern Philippines as days of heavy rainfall triggered flooding and a landslide, authorities said on Friday.”
“Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as towns in north-west WA brace for winds, flooding.
“Authorities expect the cyclone to continue churning south-west and cross the western Pilbara coast late Sunday afternoon. It was expected to intensify into a category three system as it passes just north of Karratha Saturday night and track close to the Pilbara coast on Sunday.”
“Climate change is accelerating antibiotic resistance across the Western Pacific.
“A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, Western Pacific finds that changing climatic conditions and socioeconomic vulnerabilities jointly shape antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risks in the Western Pacific region, highlighting the urgent need for establishing integrated AMR, climate surveillance networks.”
“Rescuers in Patagonia: the silent work that saves animals amid forest fires.
“The Argentine Patagonia is facing one of the worst environmental crises of the last decade. Since the end of December, forest fires have been advancing over thousands of hectares, affecting protected areas such as the Los Alerces National Park.”
“Chileans race to protect plant species in the world’s driest desert.
“John Bartlett reports that climate change and natural disasters are adding urgency as people around the world race to collect, store, and protect plant species, and that Chileans are rising to the challenge in the world’s driest desert.”
“Peru: Deadly Mudslides Ravage Peru After Heavy Rain.
“Peru Mudslides: Severe flooding and deadly mudslides triggered by heavy rainfall have left communities across Peru reeling, with residents describing scenes of devastation and loss.”
“EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER WARMTH: “Night Minimums locally >10C/50F in Canada highlands and also in Montana and South Dakota. Dozens of records of February hottest night pulverized. (many will hold). Let+s expect widespread maxes in the lower 20Cs/70Fs.”
“From orcas to water shortages: nature in a changing climate.
“Orcas are attacking sailboats near Gibraltar and Portugal. They’re damaging rudders, and have sunk boats. But why are they doing this? Also: islands cutting waste, shrinking snow in the Alps, and the carbon cycle.”
“The water wars are coming This finite resource will define the century.
“Today, we are already in the midst of a deep and deepening crisis of water availability. Though more than 70% of the world’s surface is covered by the stuff, almost all of it is seawater.”
“Saving the ozone layer has ‘polluted Earth with forever chemicals’.
“Substances brought in to replace CFCs have led to 300,000 tonnes of a potentially toxic chemical being deposited in soil and rivers worldwide, a study claims.”
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“Flawed economic models mean the accelerating impact of the climate crisis could lead to a global financial crash, experts warn.
“Recovery would be far harder than after the 2008 financial crash, they said, as “we can’t bail out the Earth like we did the banks”.”
“Greenland shatters temperature record, redrawing economy from fishing to minerals.
“Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump, experienced its warmest January on record this year, as a rate of warming four times faster than the global average redraws the outlook for sectors from fishing to mining.”
“What is groundwater flooding and why Dorset is seeing ‘historical highs’ [UK]
“”When the water table rises and reaches ground level, water starts to seep through to the surface and flooding can happen,” the EA says. That means it may rise up through floors or underground rooms such as cellars and basements.”
“A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern we’ve seen many times before…
“This episode is not even especially unusual, historically. Governments have been receiving warnings about climate change – and downplaying or delaying responses – for decades.”
“Climate change is increasingly shaping macro-fiscal outlooks. Extreme weather events, chronic damages from global warming, and decarbonisation efforts all have growing implications for public finances and the economy.”
“Photos: exceptional storm floods Antibes streets. Three weeks’ worth of rain fell in just a few hours…
“Locals took to social media to share images and videos of the continuous rainfall, lightning, and hailstones which caused streets to quickly fill with water…”
“Rising rivers and deadly floods slam Portugal as Storm Leonardo hits.
“Portugal faces floods and evacuations as Storm Leonardo swamps rivers and streets, after deadly weather in Spain and weeks of storms across Iberia… Portuguese civil protection said thousands of incidents were reported…”
“Andalucian mountain town soaks in an astonishing 500mm of rain in just 24 hours – obliterating 78-year record [Spain].
“Grazalema, the picturesque pueblo blanco in the Cadiz mountains, recorded a staggering 512.5mm [20+ inches] of rain in a single 24-hour period ending at 8pm on Wednesday…. it has annihilated the town’s previous daily rainfall record – which had stood for nearly eight decades.”
“Tornado Strikes Corfu as Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Kefalonia.
“Severe weather hit the Ionian Islands with force, as a tornado struck a village in Corfu and caused extensive damage, while heavy rainfall in Kefalonia triggered flooding in several areas… Authorities continue to closely monitor the evolving conditions.”
“Morocco evacuates over 100,000 people from 4 provinces after floods.
“Authorities set up emergency shelters and reception centers and provided essential assistance to those affected by the floods, the ministry said, adding that the measures aim to reduce the impact of the disaster and ensure public safety.”
“Prolonged rainfall delays harmattan, disrupts crop fruiting season [Nigeria].
“The unusually prolonged rainfall recorded in January and February 2026, well outside the typical 2025 rainy season cycle, has raised concerns among farmers, who fear it could disrupt the fruiting cycle of key economic trees…”
“SOUTH AFRICA RECORD HEAT: one after another like an unstoppable factory, South Africa keeps breaking records continuously.
“February hottest night in history in many stations; MINIMUMS: 22.2 Stillbaai, 22.9 Somerset East, 23 Grahamstown, 23 [73.4F] Cape St Francis, 24.2 Uitenhage, 25.3 Pennington.”
“South Africa classifies drought, water shortages as national disaster…
“Elias Sithole, head of the National Disaster Management Center in the CoGTA, said that the decision was made “after having considered reports submitted on drought and the possible interruption of large scale water provision by organs of state in terms of the potential impact and magnitude in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Northern Cape.””
“‘We have to rebuild’: Mozambique flood victims persevere in face of loss…
“This season, heavy rains and overflowing rivers have resulted in floods, which authorities say are some of the worst in decades, killing more than 150 people and affecting an estimated 800,000 people…”
“Amid worsening drought and crop failure, Zimbabweans support government investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, green energy.
“The country’s major challenges include reduced and erratic rainfall (Government of Zimbabwe & UNDP, 2017). Whereas droughts occurred in one in 10 growing seasons between 1902 and 1979, their frequency increased to one in four between 1980 and 2011.”
“Why Israel’s Vulture Population Isn’t Recovering…
“Poisoning has been harming Israel’s vultures for roughly three decades, with cumulative damage pushing the species toward critical endangerment. A series of mass poisonings over the years wiped out, among other sites, the country’s largest breeding colony at the Gamla Nature Reserve in the Golan Heights.”
“On Wednesday, February 4, the Mehr News Agency reported that Tehran is approaching what officials call “water tension,” a situation where supply can no longer meet demand.
“The warning comes after months of recurring water cuts across different parts of the city, with residents experiencing outages lasting several hours at a time.”
“FAO Warns of Unseasonably Warm Conditions Across Afghanistan.
“The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that unusually warm temperatures are expected across much of Afghanistan in the coming days, raising concerns about water availability and long-term agricultural impacts.”
“A dam threatens Nepal’s Indigenous community; they want it on the ballot.
“Residents of Mulkharka, largely from the Indigenous Tamang community, learned only in 2023 about plans for the Nagmati Dam near their settlement on the northern edge of Kathmandu and now strongly oppose it…”
“A groundbreaking study led by Guo, S., Zhao, C., Jin, Z., and colleagues delves into this alarming phenomenon with a specific focus on oil crop production across China, revealing how the interplay of temporal and spatial extremes critically undermines crop yields and threatens agricultural sustainability.”
“At least 35 killed after weeks of heavy snowfall in Japan.
“At least 35 people have been killed and nearly 400 injured after an extended period of extreme snowfall dumped up to 6.5 feet (about 2 meters) of snow across parts of northern Japan, with authorities now warning that rising temperatures could trigger dangerous avalanches”
“Flash floods hit parts of Lahad Datu following hours of heavy rain. [Malaysia].
“On social media, the situation appeared serious, with videos and photos showing vehicles being swept away by strong currents, along with a wooden stilt house reportedly carried off by floodwaters.”
“Heavy rain that pounded Pemalang Regency on Wednesday night (February 4, 2026) again triggered flooding in several areas. This incident, the third recorded in February 2026, underscores the ongoing challenges of flood control…”
“More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats [South Australia]…
““It’s a devastating loss of numbers,” said Judith Bemmer, a carer at Bat Rescue SA. Among the surviving 180 animals, about 34 underweight and dehydrated babies were rescued, and would face months of recovery.”
“Most of the dead fish, found at Sunset Strip on the banks of Lake Menindee, were native bony bream, along with some carp, ABC News reported. The die-off followed last week’s record-breaking temperatures that peaked near 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit).”
“After the historic January heat wave, February started with some cold records in AUSTRALIA:
“February records low: 0.8 Coonawarra, 3.0 Windy Harbour, 3.9 King Island; Low maxes: 23.9 Victoria River Downs, 22 Lajamanu. Cool also in New Zealand with afternoon temps in the 10s in the South.”
“Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink.
“Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life could not easily use. This means more melting ice does not automatically boost carbon absorption.”
“‘Doomsday Glacier’ is melting faster than we thought. Can a 150-metre wall stop it flooding Earth?
“Located on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, Thwaites Glacier earned its apocalyptical name due to its potential impact on sea levels. Covering a vast 192,000 km², making it comparable in size to Great Britain… can the consequences of climate change really just be barricaded off?”
“2025 was Hawai‘i’s second driest, warmest year on record, new report confirms.
“Hawai‘i experienced its second driest year in more than a century. Alongside drought, the state saw persistently above-average temperatures throughout the year, according to the inaugural Hawai‘i Annual Climate Report for 2025.”
“Austerity hinders fight against wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia.
“Wildfires are sweeping through Argentina’s Patagonia region, consuming more than 450sq km (175sq miles) of native forests, including parts of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Los Alerces National Park.”
“Severe storm floods Itaperuna and raises alert for climate disasters in Northwest Fluminense [Brazil].
“In less than an hour, rain gauges recorded 76 millimeters of rain, a volume almost four times greater than the 19 millimeters predicted by Civil Defense for the entire period. The extreme rainfall transformed streets into muddy rivers, and images recorded by residents show vehicles being swept away…”
“70% of the department of Córdoba is flooded due to the winter storm. [Colombia].
“The National Federation of Cattle Ranchers (FEDEGAN) issued an urgent warning about the millions of dollars in losses that the winter storm is causing to cattle ranchers on the Caribbean Coast.”
“Cuba records first freezing temperature amid deepening energy crisis.
“Cuba experienced its coldest temperature on record on February 3 when the mercury dropped to zero degrees Celsius, an unprecedented event for the Caribbean island nation that comes as it faces an acute energy crisis triggered by dwindling oil supplies and mounting US pressure…”
“This week’s cold blast was a total freak-show. Dozens of record lows were broken. That just doesn’t happen in Florida anymore – until now.
“Since 2020, Tampa and Miami have only had 1 record low each – both this season. Ft Myers 2. But each city has had well over 100 record highs! Yeah, record highs are outnumbering record lows ~100 to 1 there. That’s how freakish this week’s cold has been.” [Jeff Berardelli]
“The cold arriving in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend will be next level.
“Here’s why: The incoming air mass comes all the way from the Russian Arctic and will be passing the North Pole en route to the United States. This is known as cross-polar flow.”
“Lake Erie Nears 100% Ice Coverage After Record Cold Stretch.
“It has been 30 years since the last time Lake Erie was 100% frozen over in February 1996. This year, however, Cleveland’s Great Lake has come extremely close… As of Feb. 3, 2026, Lake Erie is 94% frozen over…”
“Colorado River Negotiators Are Nearly Out of Time and Snowpack.
“With another federal deadline only weeks away and record-low snowfall further drying out the watershed, states have begun talking about whether they are prepared for litigation… as the Feb. 14 deadline looms, basin states, particularly Arizona and Colorado, have begun discussing the prospect of settling their disputes in court.”
“Last spring, many Ohio farmers struggled to plant their corn and soybeans because persistent rain made their fields too soggy to work. But by August, many farmers faced the opposite problem. Drought plagued much of the state.”
“All-time driest January for two Okanagan cities [BC, Canada].
“It’s s been a drier-than-normal January in many parts of B.C., but particularly in the Okanagan. Two cities set all-time records. As Travis Lowe reports, if the pattern continues, it could be cause for concern on the wildfire front.”
“Record warmth moves into Alaska, with colder weather along the Slope…
“Following record warmth through parts of Southeast Tuesday, another warm stretch of weather remains with the panhandle. We’ll keep waves of rain in the forecast through the close of the week, with some dry time between each passing storm.”
“January’s record snowfall in Southcentral Alaska has created dangerous avalanche conditions across Alaska’s backcountry, burying weak snow layers that could trigger deadly slides even for experienced snowmachine riders.
““We’ve got three inches of precipitation and 40 inches of snow in town. So that’s really unusual,” John Sykes, Avalanche Forecaster for Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center, said.”
“Critical moment when El Niño started to erode Russia’s Arctic sea ice discovered.
“Scientists discover a tipping point that took place in 2000, where El Niño’s effect on sea ice loss in Siberia was amplified… After the year 2000, the transitions out of El Niño started to speed up, possibly due to interactions with the Pacific Decadal Oscillation…”
“El Niño update: Westerly wind bursts during January were very unusual and record-breaking in some areas.
“Warm water is now moving across the subsurface Pacific and will probably start to surface in February and March. By mid-2026, ocean-atmosphere El Niño coupling is possible. [Ben Noll]
“”Because tipping points are hard to model with any precision, and harder still to predict, they are often left out of climate projections — and hence are still largely ignored by climate negotiators””.
“Extreme Weather Fuels Volatility Across the Global Olive Oil Market.
“Localized extreme climate events are increasingly triggering cascading effects across the global olive oil market, with irregular harvests feeding price volatility, trade tensions and subtle shifts in traditional diets.”
“I’m a prepping expert – this is how I’m getting ready for water shortages.
“Start with some Jerry cans. “I have a couple of 20 litre Jerry cans [they look like petrol containers] for water. You can get them from army surplus stores [for around £30 depending on the brand, and the World Health Organisation recommends two litres per person per day.”
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“Ocean Heat Goes Ballistic…
“In 2025 alone, the ocean gained 23 Zetta Joules …equivalent to every power plant, every car, every light bulb, and every device on Earth continuously in use for 37 years. This is how much extra heat the oceans absorbed in 2025, in one year!”
“Natural variability exists, but Global Sea Surface Temperatures being already above pre-2023 records and the daily anomaly now being 0.15°C higher than in 2023 worry me a lot.
“Especially with the main El Niño region still at -0.57°C… Global warming has accelerated!”
“Meteorologists Warn of an Unusually Early Arctic Breakdown Forming in February…
“Why Is This February Event So Unusual? Arctic disruptions typically occur later in winter or early spring. A breakdown forming in February is unusually early, and scientists say the atmospheric signals triggering this event are rare.”
“Greenland’s ‘green mining’ row highlights the key tensions in the energy transition.
“Green finance is built on a promise: that capital can be redirected to support the transition to a low-carbon economy while avoiding the environmental mistakes of the past. That promise is getting harder to keep.”
“January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record…
“With 70% more rain than average Northern Ireland experienced the wettest January for 149 years. Culdrose in Cornwall recorded two and a quarter times its average, while Aboyne in Aberdeenshire had nearly four times its January average of 68.9mm.”
“Flood warnings as motorists stranded in deep water [Isle of Wight].
“Flooding was being reported extensively across the island on Sunday evening, with people posting on social media that they were having to abandon their vehicles. Homes in Whitwell and Carisbrooke were the among those flooded…”
“Mini-tornado damages nearly 200 homes in southwestern France.
“According to ICI Gironde, a violent gust of wind lasting several seconds hit the area around midday, ripping off roofs, collapsing walls, and uprooting trees… Emergency services said around 150 firefighters have been deployed to assist affected residents.”
“Portugal counts multi-billion euro damage after Storm Kristin.
“Hundreds of homes in central Portugal were left without roofs after last week’s storm, and tens of thousands of people lost power as residents queued for basic building materials. The storm struck early on Wednesday (28 January) with wind gusts hitting 200 kph [120mph]…
“Spain braces for floods as Google launches real-time risk map…
“The launch comes at a moment of heightened meteorological tension, with the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) warning of several days of potentially severe rainfall and elevated flood risk across large parts of the peninsula.”
“As Sicily’s Niscemi crumbles, families race to save what the Earth hasn’t taken…
“Despite warnings of instability, nothing was done to shore up the town’s fragile foundations, and on January 25, following a ferocious storm that drenched the land, a four-kilometre-long (2.5-mile) stretch of hillside collapsed.”
“Severe Weather Batters Greece, Causing Floods and Widespread Damage.
“Heavy rain, powerful winds and flooding have hit large parts of Greece, leaving homes and farmland underwater, disrupting transport, and prompting emergency alerts as authorities warn of more extreme weather.”
“Heat wave in Turkey threatens traditional summer vacations.
“Periods of uninterrupted heat waves in the Mediterranean region have become significantly longer – the number of heat stress days has increased by more than two weeks compared to the 1950s – which could significantly affect familiar summer vacations.”
“Unseasonal heat from Central to North Africa. In ALGERIA Tindouf with 30.0C [86F] tied its hottest January day in history. Next days will be crazy: Up to 35C in Algeria and Libya and even some tropical nights.”
“Relentless rains and floods leave Africa reeling as UN seeks help.
“Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance.”
“Severe weather warnings issued for thunderstorms and heatwaves across South Africa…
“A high fire danger warning has been issued for parts of the Northern Cape, western parts of both the Free State and North West as well as extreme northern parts of the Eastern Cape and Beaufort West Municipality in the Western Cape.”
“Cyclone Fytia: 7 dead and over 54,000 affected in Madagascar.
“The humanitarian crisis in Madagascar has escalated significantly as updated reports from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) now confirm at least seven deaths following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Fytia.”
“Somalia Seeks Global Aid to Tackle Crippling Water Shortages.
“The federal government and regional states on Sunday called on international partners to support efforts to address water shortages linked to prolonged drought conditions. The call was made at the conclusion of a two-day Federal-State Energy and Water Coordination Conference held in Dhusamareb.”
“Weather forecast: after record February heat, temperatures drop as rain and thunderstorms return [Israel].
“After February opened with record-breaking heat for the period, cooler weather is expected along with thunderstorms and strengthening winds that will gradually ease tomorrow afternoon.”
“Water as a Strategic Resource: Kazakhstan Tightens Control Over Water Use.
“As water scarcity intensifies, the issue is no longer confined to environmental policy or agriculture alone – it has become a matter of food security and social stability. This was the key message of an interagency meeting on water resource use chaired by Prosecutor General Berik Asylov.”
“Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis…
“…its rivers underpin Eurasian trade corridors, sustain global food markets and power regional energy systems. As water stress worsens, this is no longer just an environmental issue but a strategic threat across Eurasia.”
“Confronting a catastrophic water crisis as millions forced to return to Afghanistan.
“When Arshad Malik visited Kabul earlier this month, a glance up at the Hindu Kush mountain range that surrounds the Afghan capital would fill him with concern. “The amount of snow on the mountains that surround the city was far, far less than I have seen before,” the regional director for Save the Children Asia tells The Independent.”
“Record heat is sweeping nearly all world tropical countries. Between Myanmar and Bangladesh (Southeast Asia and South Asia) records for January highest Temperatures were broken: 32.4 [90.3F] Teknaf BANGLADESH; 34.6 Sagaing MYANMAR; 25.2 Tiddim MYANMAR.”
“Prolonged dry weather in Gyeongsang heightens concerns over drought, wildfires [S Korea]…
“According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the winter drought has intensified in Gyeongsang, with little rain or snow falling so far this season.”
“Scientists express concern about the ocean’s behavior: “I don’t even know if ‘surprised’ is the right word”.
“The ocean surrounding Japan is changing at a rate that baffles experts, with consequences affecting local fishing and culture… The northernmost edge of the Kuroshio has shifted as much as 480 kilometers toward the pole, creating unprecedented warm-water conditions in the region.”
“Scorching hot nights continue and records fall every day. Catarman just recorded its February hottest night in history with a Minimum Temperature of 25.8C [78.4F]. In Just 2 days of February, hundreds of heat records have fallen all over the tropics.”
“Watch: Indonesia Storm Rips Roof Off School; Students Scramble.
“An episode of sheer terror occurred this weekend in East Java province, Indonesia, with the country still reeling under the wrath of severe weather. Dozens of young students scrambled for their lives as the roof of the Nuris Jaban Boarding School was sheared off…”
“Death toll in Indonesian landslide reaches 80 after 10 days of searching…
“The landslide struck the Cisarua area in West Bandung regency on Jan. 24, affecting 158 people, displacing 564 individuals from 164 families, and damaging 48 homes.”
“Endless record heat in INDONESIA – 36.5C [97.7F] at Manokwari, West Papua ALL TIME RECORD pulverized.
“Eastern Indonesia has been breaking heat records no-stop for years EVERY SINGLE DAY and some areas have never seen a colder than average month for over 10 years!”
“Queensland expecting storms and winds up to 90km/h after heatwave, flooding up north could last for weeks.
“Queensland is set for another week of extreme weather as thunderstorms and severe winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour break through the heatwave, while the flooding in north Queensland could last for weeks.”
“Deep Inside an Antarctic Glacier, a Mission Collapses at Its Final Step.
“Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters underneath… Scientists fear that if Thwaites sheds too much ice, it could cause more of the vast West Antarctic ice sheet to start sliding rapidly into the sea, swamping coastal communities worldwide…”
“Microplastics in fish found in one-third of samples from remote Pacific islands.
“About one-third of fish living in the coastal waters of Pacific Island Countries and Territories contain microplastics, with particularly high contamination levels found in Fiji, according to a recent scientific analysis.”
“Fires in Patagonia continue: with four national parks under threat, more than 50,000 hectares have already been devastated.
“Currently, the fires in Patagonia are simultaneously affecting four protected areas. In Chubut, besides Los Alerces, there are also hotspots in Lago Puelo, where new fires were started by lightning strikes.”
“Flooding caused by heavy rain and hail this Saturday in Santiago [Chile].
“The phenomenon was captured by social media users, where several flooded streets could be observed, especially in Maipú and on the road to Melipilla, due to the rains that fell in a short period of time.”
“The intense rains that fell on Friday marked one of the most severe weather events in Mendoza in the last three decades [Argentina].
“In just a few hours, the rainfall far exceeded the historical averages for January , causing flooding, downed trees, damage to homes, and serious traffic disruptions in various parts of the province.”
“The São Francisco River exceeds the alert level, causing flooding in cities in Minas Gerais and Bahia [Brazil]…
“Approximately 150,000 people live in the four affected cities. With the São Francisco River and its tributaries overflowing, the National Center for Monitoring and Alerts of Natural Disasters (Cemaden) assesses the possibility of flash floods…”
“‘Pure apocalypse’: a photographer’s journey through the Pantanal wildfires…
“I had seen many fires in the Amazon, but nothing compared to this. The saddest thing was seeing the number of animals killed by the fire. Even worse were the injured, burned and orphaned animals. 2020 was a tragedy.”
“Amazon deforestation may rise 30% as major traders exit historic soy pact…
“The coup de grâce to the 20-year-long soy moratorium, under which companies voluntarily agreed to ban soy grown in areas deforested after 2008, came from the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries.”
“CARIBBEAN is splits between very cold in the Northwest and Record heat in The South and East.
“Exceptional warm nights with widespread Minimums 25C/28C TYPICAL OF AUGUST. Charlotte Amalie had another Min 81F/27.2C – US VIRGIN ISLANDS FEBRUARY HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY.”
“[1 Feb] Max 10.8C/51.4F Freeport LOWEST MAX. TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN THE BAHAMAS.
“Min. 5.4C [41.7F] Gallon Jug lowest Temperature in BELIZE since 1968; lowest in February since 1895. 57F/13.9C Guantanamo Bay Military Base – All time low tied.”
“Florida colder than Iceland after record low temperatures and all flights grounded at major international airport.
“…in the Sunshine State, the Tampa-St. Petersburg area saw snow flurries, while temperatures dropped to the low 20s on Sunday. That was colder than Iceland which saw temps of up to 39 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Met Office.”
“Bomb cyclone brings freezing temperatures and snow to millions in US…
“…the bomb cyclone, known to meteorologists as an intense, rapidly strengthening weather system, contributed to nearly a foot (30cm) of snow in and around Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city… North Carolina’s governor, Josh Stein, said that more than 1,000 collisions on snowy roads had resulted in two fatalities.”
“Record Warmth for First Week of February [Montana].
“Thursday will likely be the warmest day this week, and maybe one of the warmest days ever recorded in Montana in February. Numerous locations will likely set daily highs, but some towns like Great Falls and Lewistown could set their all-time warmest February temperature ever record with afternoon temps near 70.”
“In many places famed for deep natural snow, including Park City, Utah; Vail, Colo.; and central and eastern Oregon, much of the ground is bare or blanketed with mere inches rather than feet of snow. The extent of snow-covered ground is at a record low.”
“Some companies claim they can ‘resurrect’ species. Does that make people more comfortable with extinction?
“Less than a year ago, United States company Colossal Biosciences announced it had “resurrected” the dire wolf, a megafauna-hunting wolf species that had been extinct for 10,000 years.”
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“Climate Change Is Fueling Extremes, Both Hot and Cold.
“The possibility of snow in Tampa, Fla. Record heat and fires in Australia. Scientists say climate change is exacerbating weather extremes… The escaped polar vortex is just one instance of extreme weather playing out right now around the world…”
“Stratospheric Warming Confirmed: Polar Vortex Collapse to Bring Major Weather Disruption in the Coming Weeks.
“New forecasts confirm a Polar Vortex split and collapse in mid-February, following a Stratospheric Warming event. The latest predictions show a breakdown of the polar circulation, creating a prolonged cold weather pattern across North America and Europe, with early signs that it can last into early Spring.”
“At least 28 killed in record snowfall across northern Japan, transport disrupted.
“Weather forecasters warn that more snowfall is expected over the next few days. Niigata Prefecture could receive up to 70 centimetres of additional snow by the morning of January 31, while northeastern regions of Honshu Island may see as much as 50 centimetres.”
“Moscow records heaviest snowfall in over 200 years…
“Snow piles on the ground reached as high as 60 centimetres (24 inches) in some parts of the capital on Thursday… The record snowfall was “caused by deep and extensive cyclones with sharp atmospheric fronts passing over the Moscow region”, the observatory said.”
“UK butterfly numbers flat despite hottest summer on record…
“A spokesman from Butterfly Conservation said: “Numbers are a vast improvement on 2024’s record lows but 2025 was no more than an average year for butterflies and urgent measures are still needed to reverse long term declines.””
“Environmental experts have expressed concern about climate change after more than 700 fish – including hundreds of endangered European eels – died at one of Jersey’s most ecologically sensitive sites last summer.
“St Ouen’s Pond, which is home to a plethora of wildlife, is the island’s largest freshwater lake and one of 30 protected Sites of Special Interest (SSI) as of 2018.”
“Netherlands’ 10 hottest years all in this century; 2025 was exceptionally sunny, dry…
“The year had the highest number of mild days on record… 2025 was the second sunniest year since records began in 1965, just behind 2022 (138 watts). Spring, in particular, was ridiculously sunny, getting almost a quarter more sunshine than is usual.”
“Threat of global warming looms large on next winter Olympics despite being at a high-altitude Alpine city: Study…
“The games are to be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the heart of the Italian Alps. However, a recent study has noted that even the high-altitude Alps do not seem to have enough snow at the peak of winter to hold Winter Olympics due to the impact of climate change.”
“The tornado in Plasencia leaves numerous damages to facades, roofs and enclosures of the buildings of the Ministry of Health. [Spain]
“Sixty percent of the enclosure of the Cereza center, which has not yet been inaugurated, has been destroyed, while the Virgen del Puerto Hospital continues its activity despite the damage.”
“Severe storms flood Izmir streets, knock out water to three districts [western Turkey]…
“Flash flooding transformed streets into rivers in several neighborhoods, trapping motorists and forcing shopkeepers to evacuate water from their businesses.”
“Heavy rainfall paralyzed life in Adana: Roads turned into lakes, and citizens were stranded. [southeastern Turkey]
“Heavy rainfall that hit Adana on January 30th negatively affected life throughout the city. Following warnings from the meteorological service, the rain, which intensified from the morning hours, caused water to accumulate on many streets and roads , and traffic came to a standstill in some areas.”
“Tunisia’s famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains…
“Last week, Tunisia saw its heaviest downpour in more than 70 years. The storm killed at least five people, with others still missing. Narrow streets of this village north of Tunis—famed for its pink bougainvillea and studded wooden doors—were cut off by fallen trees, rocks and thick clay.”
“Morocco Mobilizes Army, Emergency Services as Flooding Hits Northern Regions…
“Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to remain vigilant, follow official safety instructions and avoid unnecessary risks, as efforts continue to mitigate the impact of the flooding and ensure public safety.”
“Endless record heat in the Gulf of Guinea with another extraordinary hot night and MINIMUMS up to 28.6C [83.5F] at Cotonou BENIN one of the highest in January in history in the whole Hemisphere.
“Hottest January night on record at Ibadan NIGERIA Min 26.4C.”
“Western Cape faces mounting water crisis as consumption spikes and municipalities across the province sound alarm…
“lower annual rainfall has resulted in reduced inflows to major dams, placing increased pressure on the metro’s water supply system at a time when usage remains well above recommended targets.”
“Mozambique: Aid workers scramble to reach starving communities after devastating floods but it’s a mammoth task…
“”We are alive, but the floods are troubling us. We are coughing, we don’t have a place to live, we don’t have food, we don’t have water – the water we are drinking is contaminated because of these floods,” says one of his patients, Raqualina Tamele.”
“Death Toll Reaches 200 After Landslides Collapse Mineral Mines in Eastern Congo.
“At least 200 people were killed this week when heavy rains triggered a series of catastrophic landslides at a major coltan mining site in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to reports from rebel authorities on Saturday.”
“Israel’s freshwater balancing act: The Kinneret under strain…
““The Sea of Galilee now faces a huge problem,” Nadav Tal, a water expert and hydrologist at EcoPeace Middle East, told The Jerusalem Report in a recent interview. “If we do not get a good rainy season, we will be in deep trouble. We’re already in deep trouble, but it will get worse and worse.””
“Dust storms in Tajikistan reach record numbers in 2025.
“In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Bahodour Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection, revealed on January 29 that in 2025, Tajikistan recorded 63 dust storms, which lasted a total of 216 days.”
“India’s wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: water…
“”They will all taste different … you should be choosing a water that can give you some sort of nutritional value,” said Mehta, who is 32 and calls herself India’s youngest water sommelier, a term usually associated with premium wine. Her family owns the Aava mineral water brand.”
“Lives at stake as man-elephant conflict continues unabated in Coimbatore forest division [southern India].
“Coimbatore: It’s a fight for survival for both humans and wild elephants, as the conflict between them continues unabated in the Coimbatore forest division.”
“Sam, an orangutan aged approximately 18-20 years old, was spotted by residents foraging in a garbage heap in East Kutai [Indonesia]…
“The orangutan was captured because it was located in a high-risk area, near roads, palm oil plantations, and mining areas, making it deemed unsuitable for wild animal behavior.”
“BNPB: Heavy Rain for 24 Hours Triggers Flooding in Bekasi, Jakarta to Cirebon.
“The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) stated that heavy rain in the last 24 hours caused flooding in several areas in Jakarta and West Java, including Cirebon Regency and Bekasi City… “Nine villages spread across four sub-districts in Cirebon Regency were flooded after heavy rain,” said Head of the BNPB.”
“Day and night, there’s no relief: five ways this heatwave is one of Australia’s worst on record.
“In Australia’s alps, where an average January day might be expected to reach 18C, temperatures climbed above 30C [86F] for the first time. On 28 January, the ski town of Falls Creek recorded 30.5C, and Perisher Valley in NSW reached 30.8C – records for both places. “Those are pretty remarkable temperatures,” Grainger says.”
“‘We shouldn’t be surprised’: bushfires in Victoria push threatened species to the brink.
“As tinderbox conditions continue to hamper wildlife assessment and rescue efforts, bushfires in Victoria have burned habitat crucial to bird and animal species, including eastern bristlebirds and dingoes. Some plant species are feared extinct.”
“Bay of Plenty families remain isolated two weeks after Waioweka Gorge slips [NZ]…
“Even before last week’s storm laid waste to North Island communities – families in the Waioweka Gorge were isolated. On Friday, January 16, torrential rain brought down multiple slips on SH2, trapping around 40 motorists, who had to be evacuated by helicopter.”
“La Niña is Dissolving Rapidly, Marking the Start of a Major Atmospheric and Oceanic Shift for 2026.
“The tropical Pacific Ocean is undergoing a strong transformation as we enter 2026, with La Niña dissolving faster than initially expected. A powerful Westerly Wind Burst has swept across the tropics, erasing a lot of the cold anomalies and signaling the end of an era for the current atmospheric cycle.”
“The Minimum Temperature last night was 24.3C [75.7F]: hottest January night in history. Oceania has been breaking heat records nearly everywhere, every day of 2026 so far.”
“The devastation of island land snails: Pacific leads global wave of extinctions, researchers find…
“The research team identified a recurring pattern of extinction that follows human arrival: deforestation and the indirect impacts of invasive species began with the initial arrival of people and became even more extensive and catastrophic following Western colonization.”
“RECORD HEAT IN THE PATAGONIA – another exceptional heat wave in this scorching South America summer: Yesterday 36.4C [97.5F] at Rio Gallego, Argentina HOTTEST DAY IN HISTORY.” [Extreme Temps]
“Yesterday El Calafate (yes, the town near famous Perito Moreno Glacier) broke its all time record! Almost 30°C at the fronts of the Patagonian ice giants… insane!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“The Argentine government has declared a state of emergency over the wildfires in Patagonia, which have been blazing in the region since the start of the month.
“The decision was made official through Decree 73/2026… It declared the provinces of Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén and La Pampa both as under fire emergency and as disaster zones.”
“Hot and dry weather in Argentina is threatening corn and soybean yields, Reuters reports.
“In recent days, air temperatures in the country have climbed to nearly 40°C, while key agricultural regions are in urgent need of rainfall. However, no significant improvement is expected until February.”
“Impressive hailstorm in Buenos Aires: the shocking videos.
“…residents of Cañuelas and Lobos posted shocking videos on social media of the storm passing through those areas… In the case of Cañuelas, in addition to images of the shocking storm, some destruction and material damage were recorded on route 205.”
“New data highlight Peru’s growing oil and gas footprint in the Amazon.
“Peru has the most oil and gas projects heading into production in the Amazon, according to a new data set published by the Stockholm Environment Institute. At 85 blocks in pre-production in the rainforest, that’s more than the 68 in Colombia and 53 in Brazil.”
“Caribbean heat waves intensify over five decades, study finds.
“A new study led by climatologists at the University at Albany has found that extreme heat waves across the Caribbean are becoming significantly more frequent, longer and severe. This study examined extreme summer heat waves in the Caribbean over the last five decades…”
“33.1C [91.6F] Ciudad Guzman 1500m asl January record pulverized… Chipalcingo at 1270m asl in The Guerrero State after a max. Temperature of 34.3C yesterday Today recorded a Minimum of 19.2C, warmest January night in history, typical of the hottest part of the year.”
“Did Winter Forget The West? Records Are Being Broken For Mild Temperatures And Low Snowpack.
“Out of the 365 sites monitored by the Midwestern Regional Climate Center, nearly 30 have experienced their mildest winter so far on record according to their Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index (AWSSI).”
“Colorado is gearing up to fight for water rights as the Colorado River stalemate continues…
““If it comes to a fight, we will be ready,” said Becky Mitchell, the Colorado River commissioner, who represents the state on the Upper Colorado River Commission, at the Friday, Jan. 23 SMART Act hearing for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources…”
“Plastic pollution may be supercharging algae blooms.
““In the petroleum tanks, fewer zooplankton consuming algae meant more algae remained in the system, which led to the algal blooms we observed.” In other words, plastics may not only be adding stress to ecosystems. They may also be removing key players that normally prevent algae from taking over.”
“Climate crisis pushes global food system to breaking point.
“Climate change is tightening its grip on the food system. Floods are destroying crops and endangering livestock, while droughts and extreme high temperatures are turning previously fertile land into no‑grow zones. On top of this, devastating storms are wiping out entire ecosystems.”
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“Scientists thought they understood global warming. Then the past three years happened.
“We are changing the climate of our planet faster than in the known history of our world.
“Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say.
“Despite Eastern U.S. cold, January 2026 was one of the world’s warmest Januaries on record…
“Greenland ice melt opens sea routes for critical minerals.
“2024 recorded the most negative mass balance at Aldegondabreen (Svalbard) since end of the Little Ice Age!
“Misery for many as rain falls for 40 days in some parts of UK…
“British bread under threat as wheat fields flooded…
“The ‘culture war’ on net zero: Why have Brits stopped supporting climate policies?
“Portugal floods force 3,000 evacuations as motorway collapses and interior minister resigns.
“Coimbra in crisis; “Dam can’t take any more water”…
“Parts of Spain just saw a year’s worth of rain in 20 days…
“EXTRAORDINARY EVENT. “EUROPEAN CLIMATIC HISTORY TOTALLY REWRITTEN:
“Tornado frequency in Türkiye increases by approximately 60% due to climate change.
“Morocco struggles to evacuate thousands amid unprecedented floods.
“Torrential rain destroys Homes in Asante Jamasi [Ghana]…
“Three Key South African Cities Hit by Water-Supply Shortages…
“‘Monstrous’: Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, leaving at least 31 dead…
“EXTRAORDINARY EVENT:
“During the Chinese New Year period, a crazy and prolonged super warming will sweep across East Asia. 
“Six all-time cold records broken in one day as death toll from record snow climbs to 46, Japan.
“Indonesia’s BNPB warns 108 watersheds in critical condition.
“Slow-moving landslide damages hundreds of homes in Padasari, Central Java, Indonesia.
“Millions of litres lost: fire and drought leave north-east farmers on the brink [Victoria].
“4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters.
“Widespread loss of marine sponges possible if heat waves intensify by just 1°C [New Zealand]…
“Climate crisis linked to fall in southern right whale birth rates as researchers raise ‘warning signal’.
“Some of world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia…
“Record heat again in PARAGUAY:
“At least six people have been killed and five others injured in landslides caused by heavy rains in southeastern Brazil, local authorities said Tuesday.
“Torrential rain in Colombia kills 22, thousands displaced…
“NEVER ENDING RECORD HEAT IN MEXICO:
“Tampa Bay watering limits tighten as Florida drought deepens.
“Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer…
“Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’.
“‘Unprecedented fires, unprecedented response’: Chaffee Fire’s wildland division expands to meet community, environmental needs [Colorado]...
“Three days left: Arizona faces deeper Colorado River cuts as federal deadline looms.
“Hurricane Helene did not shift US climate views or votes, study finds…
“Trump to undo legal basis for US climate rules.
“Wildfires in northern Alaska are the worst they’ve been in 3,000 years.
“Over half of world’s coral reefs are bleached; ‘irreversible’ damage warned: study…
““This engine is grinding to a halt” – Nature slowing down as climate change gains pace.
“Chance of El Niño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027.
“Will the Pacific Decadal Oscillation turn neutral (or positive) this year?
“In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
“Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts in place across UK following days of non-stop rain.
“Farmers report ‘catastrophic’ crop damage as Storm Marta sweeps Spain and Portugal.
“Flash floods sweep northern Morocco, killing at least four including toddler…
“NORTH AFRICA HEAT WAVE
“Heat with no end: climate model sets out an unbearable future for parts of Africa.
“Today’s weather: Severe storms, extreme heat, and fire danger across South Africa.
“‘Our children are next’ fear Kenyans as drought wipes out livestock.
“HISTORIC MIDDLE EAST HEAT WAVE:
“Heavy rains trigger deadly floods in Syria, emergency teams mobilized.
“Forests are changing fast and scientists are deeply concerned…
“Benguet hit by early forest fires [Philippines].
“‘Basyang’ dumps record rainfall as shear line worsens.
“Darkwaves research allows scientists to measure impact of ‘underwater blackouts’ on marine life [Australia]…
“Avian flu behind mass skua die-off in Antarctica, scientists say.
“Torrential rain not normally seen at this time of year left at least 13 people dead across Colombia this week, according to officials.
“El Salvador declares national emergency: more than 600 forest fires reported so far this year.
“This winter’s snow drought is shaping up to be the worst on record for the Upper Colorado River Basin…
“Western Canada Glaciers Record Second Worse Ice Loss…
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“The 3-year running mean for the global surface temperature anomaly is now at 1.53°C above the 1850-1900 IPCC pre-industrial baseline.
“There May Be No Turning Back This Climate Crisis.
“‘Stark warning’: pesticide harm to wildlife rising globally, study finds.
“Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?
“The presumed upcoming El Nino will help cement and quantify global warming acceleration, showing that 2ºC global warming is likely to be reached in the 2030s, not at midcentury. 
“Breaking News! Y-axis alert! 
“Turbo-charged jet stream’s effects felt in every part of Europe.
“University of Reading meteorologists said they have recorded the longest unbroken spell of rainy days in the town since they started measuring them in 1908. [UK]
“Denmark Paralyzed: Heavy snow and blizzards bring the country to a standstill.
“Symi Declared in State of Emergency as Water Shortages Persist [Greece]. 
“Storm Leonardo devastates southern Portugal and Spain. 
“Grazalema evacuated as extreme rainfall causes dangerous underground water buildup. 
“Moroccan Authorities Evacuate More than 143,000 People Due to Flooding. 
“Drought Spreads Beyond Kenya’s Arid North, Plunging Herders Into Crisis.
“Yemen’s Vanishing Wells. 
“Crazy MINIMUM Temperatures up to 18C in the highlands of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Records of February warm nights smashed also in Kazakhstan. 
“Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in South Tapanuli, survey finds [Indonesia]. 
“Tropical Storm Penha brings devastation to Philippines with 4 dead and 6,000 evacuated
“Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as towns in north-west WA brace for winds, flooding. 
“Climate change is accelerating antibiotic resistance across the Western Pacific. 
“Rescuers in Patagonia: the silent work that saves animals amid forest fires. 
“Chileans race to protect plant species in the world’s driest desert. 
“Peru: Deadly Mudslides Ravage Peru After Heavy Rain. 
“EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER WARMTH: “Night Minimums locally >10C/50F in Canada highlands and also in Montana and South Dakota. Dozens of records of February hottest night pulverized. (many will hold). Let+s expect widespread maxes in the lower 20Cs/70Fs.”
“From orcas to water shortages: nature in a changing climate. 
“The water wars are coming This finite resource will define the century. 
“Saving the ozone layer has ‘polluted Earth with forever chemicals’.
“Flawed economic models mean the accelerating impact of the climate crisis could lead to a global financial crash, experts warn.
“Greenland shatters temperature record, redrawing economy from fishing to minerals.
“What is groundwater flooding and why Dorset is seeing ‘historical highs’ [UK]
“A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern we’ve seen many times before…
“Europe’s public finances in a warming world.
“Photos: exceptional storm floods Antibes streets. Three weeks’ worth of rain fell in just a few hours…
“Rising rivers and deadly floods slam Portugal as Storm Leonardo hits.
“Andalucian mountain town soaks in an astonishing 500mm of rain in just 24 hours – obliterating 78-year record [Spain].
“Tornado Strikes Corfu as Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Kefalonia.
“Morocco evacuates over 100,000 people from 4 provinces after floods.
“EXTRAORDINARY. >170 countries are breaking heat records. In Particular the tropics of all Continents are with unprecedented heat.
“Prolonged rainfall delays harmattan, disrupts crop fruiting season [Nigeria].
“SOUTH AFRICA RECORD HEAT: one after another like an unstoppable factory, South Africa keeps breaking records continuously. 
“South Africa classifies drought, water shortages as national disaster…
“‘We have to rebuild’: Mozambique flood victims persevere in face of loss…
“HISTORIC HEAT all over the tropics continue… 35.5 [95.9F] Juan de Nova Island. FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORY HOTTEST FEBRUARY DAY IN HISTORY.
“Amid worsening drought and crop failure, Zimbabweans support government investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, green energy.
“Why Israel’s Vulture Population Isn’t Recovering…
“On Wednesday, February 4, the Mehr News Agency reported that Tehran is approaching what officials call “water tension,” a situation where supply can no longer meet demand. 
“FAO Warns of Unseasonably Warm Conditions Across Afghanistan.
“A dam threatens Nepal’s Indigenous community; they want it on the ballot.
“Compound Heat-Drought Threatens China’s Oil Crops…
“At least 35 killed after weeks of heavy snowfall in Japan.
“Flash floods hit parts of Lahad Datu following hours of heavy rain. [Malaysia].
“Floods Inundate Pemalang Again [Java].
“More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats [South Australia]…
“Heat waves kill thousands of fish in Australia.
“After the historic January heat wave, February started with some cold records in AUSTRALIA:
“Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink.
“‘Doomsday Glacier’ is melting faster than we thought. Can a 150-metre wall stop it flooding Earth?
“HISTORIC WARMTH IN OCEANIA. Min 28.3C [82.9F] Majuro is FEBRUARY HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN MARSHALL ISLANDS.
“2025 was Hawai‘i’s second driest, warmest year on record, new report confirms.
“Austerity hinders fight against wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia.
“Severe storm floods Itaperuna and raises alert for climate disasters in Northwest Fluminense [Brazil].
“70% of the department of Córdoba is flooded due to the winter storm. [Colombia].
“Cuba records first freezing temperature amid deepening energy crisis.
“This week’s cold blast was a total freak-show. Dozens of record lows were broken. That just doesn’t happen in Florida anymore – until now.
“The cold arriving in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend will be next level.
“Lake Erie Nears 100% Ice Coverage After Record Cold Stretch.
“Colorado River Negotiators Are Nearly Out of Time and Snowpack.
“Ohio farmers face weather whiplash.
“All-time driest January for two Okanagan cities [BC, Canada].
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN CANADA. Summer day with temperatures up to 20.6C [69.1F] in Alberta and 19.5C in British Columbia.
“Record warmth moves into Alaska, with colder weather along the Slope…
“January’s record snowfall in Southcentral Alaska has created dangerous avalanche conditions across Alaska’s backcountry, burying weak snow layers that could trigger deadly slides even for experienced snowmachine riders.
“January 2026 Arctic sea ice extent was statistically tied (with last year) for the 2nd lowest on record for the month…
“Critical moment when El Niño started to erode Russia’s Arctic sea ice discovered. 
“El Niño update: Westerly wind bursts during January were very unusual and record-breaking in some areas.
“Daily global Sea Surface Temperatures are now 0.18°C above 2023, with identical La Niña temperatures in the tropical Pacific.
“Don’t put blind faith in climate models:
“Extreme Weather Fuels Volatility Across the Global Olive Oil Market.
“I’m a prepping expert – this is how I’m getting ready for water shortages.
“Ocean Heat Goes Ballistic…
“Natural variability exists, but Global Sea Surface Temperatures being already above pre-2023 records and the daily anomaly now being 0.15°C higher than in 2023 worry me a lot. 
“Meteorologists Warn of an Unusually Early Arctic Breakdown Forming in February…
“Greenland’s ‘green mining’ row highlights the key tensions in the energy transition.
“January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record…
“Flood warnings as motorists stranded in deep water [Isle of Wight].
“Mini-tornado damages nearly 200 homes in southwestern France.
“Portugal counts multi-billion euro damage after Storm Kristin.
“Spain braces for floods as Google launches real-time risk map…
“As Sicily’s Niscemi crumbles, families race to save what the Earth hasn’t taken…
“Severe Weather Batters Greece, Causing Floods and Widespread Damage.
“Heat wave in Turkey threatens traditional summer vacations.
“NORTH AFRICA HEAT WAVE:
“Relentless rains and floods leave Africa reeling as UN seeks help.
“Severe weather warnings issued for thunderstorms and heatwaves across South Africa…
“Cyclone Fytia: 7 dead and over 54,000 affected in Madagascar.
“Somalia Seeks Global Aid to Tackle Crippling Water Shortages.
“Weather forecast: after record February heat, temperatures drop as rain and thunderstorms return [Israel].
“Water as a Strategic Resource: Kazakhstan Tightens Control Over Water Use.
“Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis…
“Confronting a catastrophic water crisis as millions forced to return to Afghanistan.
“Some tropical land may heat up nearly twice as much as oceans under climate change, sediment record suggests…
“RECORD HEAT IN SOUTH ASIA:
“Prolonged dry weather in Gyeongsang heightens concerns over drought, wildfires [S Korea]…
“Scientists express concern about the ocean’s behavior: “I don’t even know if ‘surprised’ is the right word”.
“Endless record heat in the PHILIPPINES:
“Watch: Indonesia Storm Rips Roof Off School; Students Scramble.
“Death toll in Indonesian landslide reaches 80 after 10 days of searching…
“Endless record heat in INDONESIA – 36.5C [97.7F] at Manokwari, West Papua ALL TIME RECORD pulverized.
“Queensland expecting storms and winds up to 90km/h after heatwave, flooding up north could last for weeks.
“Deep Inside an Antarctic Glacier, a Mission Collapses at Its Final Step.
“Microplastics in fish found in one-third of samples from remote Pacific islands.
“Fires in Patagonia continue: with four national parks under threat, more than 50,000 hectares have already been devastated.
“Flooding caused by heavy rain and hail this Saturday in Santiago [Chile].
“The intense rains that fell on Friday marked one of the most severe weather events in Mendoza in the last three decades [Argentina]. 
“The São Francisco River exceeds the alert level, causing flooding in cities in Minas Gerais and Bahia [Brazil]…
“‘Pure apocalypse’: a photographer’s journey through the Pantanal wildfires…
“Amazon deforestation may rise 30% as major traders exit historic soy pact…
“Harsh heat wave in NE Brazil with Temperatures up to 40C in The States of Rio Grande do Norte, Parnaiba and Piaui…
“CARIBBEAN is splits between very cold in the Northwest and Record heat in The South and East.
“This is something you don’t see every day… Actually, hardly ever… 
“[1 Feb] Max 10.8C/51.4F Freeport LOWEST MAX. TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN THE BAHAMAS.
“Florida colder than Iceland after record low temperatures and all flights grounded at major international airport.
“Bomb cyclone brings freezing temperatures and snow to millions in US…
“Record Warmth for First Week of February [Montana].
“Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels.
“Some companies claim they can ‘resurrect’ species. Does that make people more comfortable with extinction?
“Climate Change Is Fueling Extremes, Both Hot and Cold.
“The entire temperate Northern Hemisphere is now frozen, with the exception of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain.
“Stratospheric Warming Confirmed: Polar Vortex Collapse to Bring Major Weather Disruption in the Coming Weeks.
“At least 28 killed in record snowfall across northern Japan, transport disrupted.
“Moscow records heaviest snowfall in over 200 years…
“UK butterfly numbers flat despite hottest summer on record…
“Environmental experts have expressed concern about climate change after more than 700 fish – including hundreds of endangered European eels – died at one of Jersey’s most ecologically sensitive sites last summer.
“Netherlands’ 10 hottest years all in this century; 2025 was exceptionally sunny, dry…
“Threat of global warming looms large on next winter Olympics despite being at a high-altitude Alpine city: Study…
“The tornado in Plasencia leaves numerous damages to facades, roofs and enclosures of the buildings of the Ministry of Health. [Spain]
“Severe storms flood Izmir streets, knock out water to three districts [western Turkey]…
“Heavy rainfall paralyzed life in Adana: Roads turned into lakes, and citizens were stranded. [southeastern Turkey]
“Tunisia’s famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains…
“Morocco Mobilizes Army, Emergency Services as Flooding Hits Northern Regions…
“SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE broke for the SEVENTH TIME this month its national record of its hottest January day in history with 34.0C [93.2F].
“Endless record heat in the Gulf of Guinea with another extraordinary hot night and MINIMUMS up to 28.6C [83.5F] at Cotonou BENIN one of the highest in January in history in the whole Hemisphere.
“Western Cape faces mounting water crisis as consumption spikes and municipalities across the province sound alarm…
“Mozambique: Aid workers scramble to reach starving communities after devastating floods but it’s a mammoth task…
“Death Toll Reaches 200 After Landslides Collapse Mineral Mines in Eastern Congo.
“Israel’s freshwater balancing act: The Kinneret under strain…
“Dust storms in Tajikistan reach record numbers in 2025.
“India’s wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: water…
“Lives at stake as man-elephant conflict continues unabated in Coimbatore forest division [southern India].
“Sam, an orangutan aged approximately 18-20 years old, was spotted by residents foraging in a garbage heap in East Kutai [Indonesia]…
“BNPB: Heavy Rain for 24 Hours Triggers Flooding in Bekasi, Jakarta to Cirebon.
“Day and night, there’s no relief: five ways this heatwave is one of Australia’s worst on record.
“Congratulations to Port Augusta AUSTRALIA for recording the most Southern 50C (122F) in world climatic history.
“‘We shouldn’t be surprised’: bushfires in Victoria push threatened species to the brink.
“Bay of Plenty families remain isolated two weeks after Waioweka Gorge slips [NZ]…
“La Niña is Dissolving Rapidly, Marking the Start of a Major Atmospheric and Oceanic Shift for 2026.
“Record heat in the WAKE ISLAND – 90F [32.2F] – Hottest January day in history.
“Record heat in EASTER ISLAND/RAPA NUI.
“The devastation of island land snails: Pacific leads global wave of extinctions, researchers find…
“RECORD HEAT IN THE PATAGONIA – another exceptional heat wave in this scorching South America summer: Yesterday 36.4C [97.5F] at Rio Gallego, Argentina HOTTEST DAY IN HISTORY.” [Extreme Temps]
“The Argentine government has declared a state of emergency over the wildfires in Patagonia, which have been blazing in the region since the start of the month.
“Hot and dry weather in Argentina is threatening corn and soybean yields, Reuters reports.
“Impressive hailstorm in Buenos Aires: the shocking videos.
“New data highlight Peru’s growing oil and gas footprint in the Amazon.
“Caribbean heat waves intensify over five decades, study finds.
“Just insane the heat in MEXICO:
“Did Winter Forget The West? Records Are Being Broken For Mild Temperatures And Low Snowpack.
“Colorado is gearing up to fight for water rights as the Colorado River stalemate continues…
“Plastic pollution may be supercharging algae blooms.
“Climate crisis pushes global food system to breaking point.