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“The amount of water vapor pulsing across our skies set a record in 2024. So far, 2025 is on pace to top that record.
“A novel analysis in today’s Washington Post dives deep into changing integrated vapor transport — and areas vulnerable to these changes.” [Ben Noll via X]
“The 3-year mean rate of atmospheric CO2 growth just hit a new record high, reaching a growth rate of 7.88 ppm per 3 years for October, 2025. This breaks the previous record high of 7.83 ppm per 3 years, from February, 2019. Net-Zero by 2050?”
“The median date for global sea-ice extent to hit its annual maximum is November 2nd. That was yesterday.
“It’s looking like 2025 may end up with the second lowest global sea-ice maximum since records began in 1988, behind only 2024. And 2016 is just barely higher. Stay tuned!”
“Antarctic glacier’s alarming retreat is the fastest ever seen.
“Scientists have documented what they say is the quickest retreat of an Antarctic glacier in modern history. Hektoria glacier on the Antarctic Peninsula shortened by 25 kilomeres in just 15 months, collapsing at speeds up to 10 times faster than current records.”
“The Biggest Arctic Carbon Sink Is Increasingly Unstable…
“A January study found that, taking into account the impact of bigger and more frequent wildfires, the Arctic sink has already turned into a driver of climate change. Now, experts are racing to figure out if rising saltwater will be yet another source of damage to the permafrost.”
“Control Zone: The village on the edge of Siberia’s wildfires…
“Spread by the wind, the black ashes carry alarming news that the forest is on fire and the flames are fast approaching. Left on their own to save themselves, the Indigenous inhabitants must rally to fight as their homes are surrounded by the flames of what they call “the dragon”.”
“Northern Ireland records dullest October in a century.
“If you thought the month just passed was a little bit greyer than usual, then you would be right – according to the Met Office it was the dullest October in Northern Ireland in more than 100 years, external. Just 41% average sunshine was recorded across the month – that’s just 34.9 hours of sun.”
“Extreme heat is driving up property prices in Spain’s cooler northern regions.
“In August 2025, Spain suffered its worst heat wave since records began. It reinforced the fact that climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is real and present, and is directly impacting our cities, our health and our property prices.”
“Capital of Costa del Sol breaks average, maximum and minimum temperature records for October…
“All previous records (2014, 2013 and 1997) have been beaten, as confirmed by SUR’s weather expert José Luis Escudero. For comparison, the average of the highest minimum temperatures in 1997 was 17.2C, while this past month it reached 18.2C.”
“‘I can’t go on anymore’: Mazón resigns as Valencia leader and acknowledges mistakes during deadly 2024 floods…
“Carlos Mazón, the embattled president of the eastern Spanish region of Valencia, has bowed to public fury and political pressure by resigning over his botched handling of the deadly floods that killed 229 people in the area just over a year ago”
“HISTORIC NOVEMBER SUMMER… 42C on Senegalese coast…
“Incredible 40C [104F] Noadhibou Atlantic MAURITANIA November record broken by 3C! (data since 1903); 33.8 CANARY ISLANDS; 33C in TURKEY, dozens November records including 32.1 Osmaniye.”
“Kenya landslide toll rises to 26 as floods halt rescue efforts…
“Officials say 25 people are still missing after roads were washed away in the Chesongoch area. Heavy rains continue to batter western Kenya, displacing thousands. The government has deployed military aircraft to deliver supplies and exam papers to cut-off schools…”
“HISTORIC – unbelievable minimum 31.2C [88.2F] Fujairah Port, UAE (28.8C AP) and 31.1C Khor Fakkam HOTTEST NOVEMBER NIGHT IN NORTHERN HEMISPHERE HISTORY.
“Records also in OMAN: Min. 29.3 Qaboos Port; 28.0 Diba. WORLD CLIMATE HISTORY REWRITTEN once again!”
“Iraq facing ‘worst drought season’ since its establishment: MP…
“Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Baghdad on Sunday for talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein. During the visit, the two sides announced the signing of a new agreement aimed at jointly managing water resources and addressing Iraq’s worsening water shortages.”
“Water deal’s heavy cost: Iraq settles for expensive Turkiye terms…
“Describing that decision as a “lost golden opportunity,” al-Hashemi argued that Iraq is now compelled to accept a more costly and less certain deal that involves trade, oil, and debt arrangements to encourage Turkiye to release additional water.”
“Only three to five years left to save Gorgan Gulf, watchdog warns [Iran].
“The Gulf of Gorgan on the Caspian Sea’s southeastern coast is “taking its last breaths” amid mounting environmental degradation, with lawmakers and oversight bodies accusing national agencies of failing to act on recovery plans, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported.”
“Drinking water in Tehran could run dry in two weeks, Iranian official says…
“The Amir Kabir Dam, one of five that provide drinking water for Tehran, “holds just 14 million cubic metres of water, which is eight percent of its capacity”, the director of the capital’s water company, Behzad Parsa, was quoted as saying by the IRNA news agency on Sunday.”
“India’s digital thirst: Data centres are rising in water-scarce regions — and locals are paying the price.
“As India races to power its AI revolution, massive data centres are being built in areas already struggling for water, raising fears that the country’s digital boom could deepen local water crises.”
“HISTORIC EVENT – Thousands of hot nights records smashed with insane margins (up to 5C+) all over South Asia.
“Some Incredible Record High Minimums in INDIA… BANGLADESH, MYANMAR… exceptional high dew points in Myanmar up to 31C [87.8F] in Sagaing Province are at WORLD RECORD levels for November.”
“Extreme weather is hurting its economy and worrying its leaders… China’s National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation… was unusually frank in acknowledging the challenges. Grassroots capacity for climate adaptation was “generally weak” and some regions lacked “professional expertise”, it said. In some cities policies and funding were inadequate.”
“Southwest China has been hit by widespread torrential rains, with nine weather stations breaking their November single-day rainfall records.
“Northern Pu’er in Yunnan Province has been battered by the worst floods in nearly 40 years, with 24-hour rainfall reaching 217mm [8.5 inches].” [Jim Yang]
“Vietnam faces threat of powerful new typhoon as flood death toll rises…
“Record rainfall since late October has unleashed flash floods and devastating landslides, inundating villages, sweeping away homes, and displacing tens of thousands. Many areas, including Danang, remain without power or data networks.”
“Typhoon flooding kills 5, strands thousands in central Philippines.
“Entire towns on the island of Cebu have been inundated, while cars, trucks and even massive shipping containers could be seen swept along by muddy floodwaters in videos verified by AFP.”
“Tornado damages over 112 houses in Malang Regency, East Java.
“A damaging tornado accompanied by heavy rain struck Sumbersekar village, Dau sub-district, Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia, on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025… The event occurred as the National Disaster Management Agency reported multiple hydrometeorological incidents across Java during the same weekend.”
““What we saw were faces that were smashed, some broken wings, and also a number of orphans.” Zammit said the rescued flying foxes were all taken to the Wacol hospital to be assessed by RSPCA veterinarians.”
“Storm warning in Brazil and Paraguay: gusts of wind and hail cause massive damage.
“A severe hailstorm struck the Brazilian state of Paraná, while a large part of neighboring Paraguay was affected by rain and thunderstorms, according to meteorological services in both countries.”
“Frost, rain threaten Argentina’s potentially record wheat crop…
“The production impact of low temperatures, which swept through in the aftermath of an intense cold front last weekend, is still being assessed by farmers and agronomists, as is crop damage from the storms and extreme rainfall that accompanied the front.”
“Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal…
“The money Exxon sent to Atlas Network helped finance Spanish and Chinese translations of English books denying that human-caused climate change is real; flights to Latin American cities for American climate deniers; and public events that allowed those deniers to reach local media and network with politicians.”
“As Hurricane Melissa barrels off into the Atlantic after devastating Jamaica and Cuba, some scientists say the age of Category 6 hurricanes is now upon us.
Storms fueled by human-caused climate change are stronger, intensify more rapidly and move faster than ever before… Hurricanes are already exceeding the highest level of the wind-driven Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale…”
“Denver records warmest November day in city history as residents wait for first snow.
“Temperatures climbed to 83 degrees Sunday afternoon at Denver International Airport, the hottest November high on record for the city, according to the National Weather Service. The afternoon heat beat Denver’s previous November record of 81 degrees, which was set on Nov. 27, 2017…”
“The Fall NASA CERES Science Team Meeting was canceled due to the ‘lapse in federal government funding’…
“One of the most important climate data sets is under threat from aging satellites, budget cuts and lack of future missions. While the climate is changing faster than ever.” [Leon Simons]
“NOAA cancels funding for data collection crucial to tsunami warning systems…
““We are anticipating direct data feeds to stop in mid-November,” said Mike West, the Alaska State Seismologist and director of the Alaska Earthquake Center, which is part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute.”
“More than 200 studies have provided compelling evidence of a link between rising temperatures and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, congenital abnormalities and hypertensive disorders in mothers…”
“Plan A, on the face of it, was simple. To stop catastrophic climate change, humanity would puff far fewer greenhouse gases into the air… A decade later and Plan A looks doomed… Quietly, scientists from around the world are drawing up a Plan B, developing blueprints for mind-boggling technologies to repair the climate.”
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“The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health…
“Modern life is waging a war against ecosystems inside us and surrounding us,… When people think about the nature crisis they probably think about vanishing rainforests or species going extinct, but there is another, hidden extinction happening at a microscopic level.”
“Earth showing alarming symptoms of climate distress as 22 of 34 key indicators hit record highs: Report…
““We are now seeing vital signs breaking their records by extraordinary margins — surface temperature, ocean heat content, sea ice loss and fire-related tree cover loss,” said Johan Rockström, director of PIK and co-author of the study published in the journal BioScience.”
“Copernicus: Third-warmest September on record amid persistently high ocean temperature.
“September 2025 was the third-warmest September globally, with an average ERA5 surface air temperature of 16.11°C, 0.66°C above the 1991-2020 average for September. September 2025 was 0.27°C cooler than the warmest September on record, in 2023, and only 0.07°C cooler than September 2024.”
“Stronger arctic cyclones speed up polar melting, impacting global weather.
“Powerful winds are ripping through the Arctic, breaking up critical sea ice that once acted as a shield against disturbance from wind and waves. Scientists warn the loss of sea ice is speeding up the region’s ecological collapse and could disrupt weather patterns far beyond the Arctic…”
“‘We can’t do this alone’: Two ‘Arctic typhoons’ later, village leaders demand permanent solutions [Alaska].
““In the past three years, we have experienced two of them so far,” Korthuis said, describing the increasingly frequent storms as “Arctic Typhoons” — AVCP’s terminology for these severe weather systems. “The question is, how many more are in our future? We don’t know that, but we want to be as prepared as possible,” she added.”
“Growing rice in the UK ‘not so crazy’ as climate warms…
“As rice grows in eastern England, lemon groves and chickpeas are also cropping up in the south. A warmer climate and changing rainfall patterns have made planning ahead essential, and British researchers are embarking on a journey of agricultural transformation.”
“Increasing central and northern European summer heatwave intensity due to forced changes in internal variability…
“Europe, in particular, has been identified as a heatwave hotspot with increasing intensity trends up to four times higher than the rest of the northern midlatitudes. During the last two decades, the occurrence of multiple unprecedented European summer heatwaves has caused large economic, ecological, and humanitarian losses.”
“Heavy rainfall: Three districts under red alert in North/Centre [Portugal].
“The heavy rain that fell during the early hours of Friday, October 31, in the North of Portugal caused more than 60 weather incidents and forced the closure of several roads due to flooding. A red warning has since been issued for the districts of Viseu, Aveiro and Coimbra.”
“SEVILLA [Spain] has recorded the heaviest rainfall in its history, as furious residents accuse authorities of failing to learn from last year’s catastrophic Valencia DANA that killed more than 200 people.
“Between midnight and 3pm on Wednesday, the city was deluged by 115mm of rain – at its peak, the storm dumped 25mm in a single hour…”
“Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain’s coastline… the beaches they rely on are under threat. Mass tourism, unchecked development, and the recent floods are eroding these vital habitats.”
“Sicily under water: over 200 mm [7.9 inches] of rain fell in the Syracuse area, causing flooding and requiring rescues on the A18 motorway…
“Torrential rains hit southern Sicily during the night between Thursday and Friday , with exceptional accumulations exceeding 100 mm in several areas in just a few hours. The most intense storm hit the Syracuse area , where locally over 200 mm of rain was recorded , causing serious flooding and emergency situations…”
“Two feared dead as mudslides sweep through Elgeyo Marakwet [Kenya]…
“Heavy rainfall has been pounding the region, causing the mudslides last night. Rescue teams, including those from the Red Cross and the county government, along with the police, are moving to the area to assist residents.”
“At least nine people, including three children, have died in mudslides caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Uganda, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) reported on Thursday.
“The first disaster struck Thursday morning in Bukwo district, where a mudslide engulfed a home, killing three children from the same family.”
“Hottest October night in history broken again for the French Southern Territories with a minimum of 27.6C [81.7F] today at Juan de Nova Island, which keeps breaking and rebreaking records no-stop since early 2023, every month 5/10 times every month!”
“WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN – [Nov] record warm nights falling all over the Northern Hemisphere:
“INCREDIBLE MINIMUMS: 30.4 [86.7F] Khor Fakkan EMIRATES, 29.4 Abu Musa IRAN, 29.2 Qaboos Port OMAN and 28.9 Ca Mau VIETNAM; 27.2 Dhaka BANGLADESH HOTTEST NOVEMBER NIGHT EVER.”
“Iran’s deepening water crisis has taken a dramatic turn, as mounting tensions with Afghanistan over dam projects converge with the near-total collapse of Lake Urmia and growing fears of a humanitarian disaster…
“Iran’s water woes are no longer simply a domestic issue as they threaten to spill across borders—fueling migration, food insecurity and potential conflict over dwindling shared resources.”
“India’s Indus Treaty Suspension Sparks Water Crisis In Pakistan…
“…any disruption—however brief—in upstream flows can quickly translate into acute water shortages for Pakistan’s densely populated plains. The country’s agricultural sector, which accounts for a staggering 80 percent of its irrigation needs, is especially exposed.”
“Residents told to leave Delhi over pollution crisis…
““Air pollution can trigger severe pneumonia and other lung infections,” said pulmonologist Dr Gopi Chand Khilnani. “If you can afford it, get away from Delhi for six to eight weeks.” …Delhi’s attempt to trigger artificial rain to clear its toxic smog has failed.“
“Severe flash floods strike Chiang Mai’s Mae Klang Luang after overnight rain on Doi Inthanon, submerging rice terraces and damaging homestays [N Thailand].
“The deluge followed continuous heavy rainfall overnight on Doi Inthanon, resulting in massive water runoff cascading down into the Mae Klang Luang area early this morning (November 1).”
“Vietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing.
“Floods triggered by record levels of rainfall have inundated a large swath of central Vietnam over the past days, with the UNESCO-listed former imperial capital Hue and Hoi An the worst hit. Photos circulating on state media showed that much of the two locations remained under flood water, with some houses submerged up to their roofs.”
“Dead and drowned: Cemeteries vanish as seas, floods rise [Philippines].
“In flood-prone towns across Bulacan, even the dead can’t rest in peace. “Masakit (It hurts),” said Esper, a Bulacan resident now living in Malolos, describing how it feels that not only the living — but even their departed loved ones—are affected by the constant flooding.”
“Taiwan sweltered through its hottest October on record, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday, the latest in a string of global temperature records…
“Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as human-induced climate change contributes to ever more erratic weather patterns.”
“For over 900+ consecutive days, Indonesia has been breaking heat records every single day, without exceptions. Today ‘s records: 37.0 [98.6F] Pakanbaru; High Min: 25.8 Pontianak.”
“Landslide strikes village in Papua New Guinea, killing 20.
“Lasro Mola Panga, chairman of the Minamb Valley Peace and Security Foundation, said local villagers have launched an emergency rescue operation, and so far, 20 bodies have been recovered from the site, while the search continues for survivors.”
“Queensland and the Northern Territory are on track for their warmest October on record against “every measure”, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Across the country it had been a “pretty unusual month”, a senior climatologist at the BoM, Hugh McDowell, said… Sydney and Brisbane were also headed for their hottest October in terms of maximum temperatures.”
“Giant hail hits south-east Queensland as region braces for more severe thunderstorms…
“At MJ’s Cafe in the rural township, about two-and-a-half hours west of Brisbane, opening day turned chaotic when “tennis ball-sized hail” hit. Owner Richard Manley said the roof was entirely “smashed in” when the storm moved quickly through town.”
“In Patagonia, climate researchers are documenting dramatic glacier melt-off, including on the slopes of the Cerro Hyades, where ice has vanished within just two years. Glaciers across the region are shrinking at record speed due to rising global temperatures.”
“Heavy rains have fallen in Belén [Colombia] in recent hours, causing flooding due to the overflowing of the Guirre stream, affecting both the rural and urban areas of the municipality.
“Mayor Cabeto Pérez Díaz reported that 30% of the town center was affected and that several rural areas experienced landslides and flooding. “We have many damaged homes and bridges…””
“Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished…
““People are hungry,” said Monique Powell as she stood watch over a stash of grocery and household items for herself and a group of residents from Greenfield, one of the many hurricane-torn communities on the outskirts of Black River.”
“Melissa leaves 50 dead, toll expected to rise in Jamaica, Haiti…
“Hurricane Melissa is finally leaving the Caribbean after battering communities in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba for days, leaving a trail of devastation that killed about 50 people. The hurricane smashed into Jamaica with enormous force on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm…”
“Los Angeles wildfire victims battle with insurance companies over smoke damage…
“Homeowners whose properties did not burn down completely in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires in January are still battling with insurance companies so they can fix the damage and move back. The issue is the claims process over smoke damage, which can be more complicated to navigate than a situation where the house was entirely destroyed.”
“Deadly storm shatters NYC rainfall records. Central Park sees highest total in more than 100 years…
“The powerful storm was blamed for at least two deaths in Brooklyn and Upper Manhattan after two men were found in flooded basements. The heavy rain flooded roadways, while gusty winds took down trees around the area. The city’s three major airports were impacted, along with subways and NJ Transit.”
“Americans who rely on broadcast networks for honest journalism suffered a painful loss this week, as CBS News — fresh off its acquisition by Skydance Media and the installation of anti-woke opinion writer Bari Weiss as editor in chief — fired most of the reporters who specialize in covering climate change.”
“Many important weather and climate data streams have gone silent as the U.S. government shutdown continues on.
“As just one example, NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory did not release its regular monthly update for greenhouse gases, such as for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.” [Zack Labe]
“Climate change talks under fire as Cop30 gathers in Brazil…
” I liken Cop to Christmas. Countries meet every year, and it’s the same arguments, the same grumpy relationships, the embarrassing uncle who’s going to say climate change isn’t real. It’s become institutionalised into this very comfortable sitcom […] It’s kind of pointless. It’s a bit of theatre really.” [Baroness Worthington]
“Brazil’s oil drive in run up to Cop30 slammed by indigenous activist…
“Less than a month before talks are set to begin in Belém, Brazil’s environmental agency, IBAMA, granted state oil major Petrobras a licence to explore oil in the sea off the Amazon, despite serious environmental concerns about the project.”
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“The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink.
“We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet’s vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer future threats but are here now… A dangerous hothouse Earth trajectory may now be more likely due to accelerated warming, self-reinforcing feedbacks, and tipping points.”
“After a modest decline over the first half of the year (and after record 2024 warmth), global temperatures are ticking back up.
“The past two days have been the warmest on record for this time of year in ERA5 and the highest temperature anomalies since January.” [Zeke Hausfather]
“The Arctic and Antarctica record “off the charts” heat as polar warming accelerates.
“Parts of both the Arctic and Antarctic have experienced historically high temperatures in recent weeks, with weather stations in East Antarctica recording record-breaking warmth for the month of October, alarming climate scientists and reinforcing warnings about accelerating polar warming.”
“RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES IN ANTARCTICA. Both the Artic and the Antarctic have been with exceptional high temperatures.
“In Antarcica Vostok broke its record of October highest temperature twice with a final -30.8C [-23.4F], while Concordia made it o -28.9C, also a new record.”
“Reykjavík, Iceland, woke on Oct. 28 to a record October snowfall, the most for the month since [record begain in] 1921, that slowed the city to a stop. An orange alert was in effect and people were advised to stay home as crews focused on keeping main roads open while side streets filled back in.”
“English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer.
“English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed, hoping for a boost from Britain’s warmest summer on record this year as climate change optimised conditions.”
“Water shortage affecting olive oil production [Portugal]…
“”During the crucial months for olive oil production, we found ourselves facing a difficult scenario, with virtually no precipitation,” says Susana Sassetti, executive director of the Portuguese Association of Olive Growers and Mills.”
“Andalusia woke up to chaos on Wednesday, October 29 as a violent storm system unleashed torrential rain, tornadoes and flash floods, leaving behind a trail of devastation across Huelva and Seville [Spain].
“In just a few hours, emergency services reported more than 900 incidents – from flooded roads and trapped drivers to fallen trees and damaged buildings.”
“Greece Unveils €2.5 Billion Water Investment Plan Amid Alarming Drought, With Modest Bill Hikes Ahead…
“In a major push to combat escalating water shortages, the Greek government is set to announce €2.5 billion in investments today, focusing on infrastructure to “quench the thirst” of the country’s two largest urban centers: Attica and Thessaloniki.”
“The downpour turned into a flood, and citizens experienced a nightmare: everywhere is under mud and sludge [Turkey].
“Heavy rainfall in the Bergama district of İzmir caused flooding. As a result of the flood, streets and avenues turned into lakes, rivers overflowed, and some homes and businesses were inundated with water, leaving vehicles stranded on the roads.”
“‘Let it rain’: Mass prayer for rain held at Sea of Galilee as Israel faces worst drought in a century.
“With Israel facing its worst drought in a century and the Sea of Galilee 28 centimeters below its lower red line, dozens gathered on its shores to pray for rain, led by Safed’s Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, recalling past prayers said to have brought storms.”
“Iraq lost 70% of its livestock amid drought, parliament committee says.
“Committee member Ibtisam al-Hilali told Shafaq News that the country “will enter a critical phase, both agriculturally and hydrologically, if sufficient water releases are not secured this year,” noting that the government has yet to announce its agricultural plan for the season.”
“Iranian MPs criticize government over Lake Urmia’s drying, call for urgent action.
““The time for talking is over; it is time for action. People are tired of populist measures and slogans. Lake Urmia has dried up due to the inaction of past and present officials. This lake was a symbol of life and hope, and its drying represents death and despair…“
“Massive Glacier Collapse Reported on Mount Ismoil Somoni in Tajikistan…
“The CoES reported that the detached ice mass measured approximately two kilometers in length, 25 meters in height, and 150-200 meters in width. It slid down a nearby gorge, prompting swift intervention.”
“Meteorologists warn that the atmosphere will be heavily saturated with suspended dust particles, including fine particulate matter known as PM10 and PM2.5 — tiny particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and pose health risks.”
“Supercharged dust storms are exposing millions to deadly air pollution…
““The frequency and severity of sand and dust storms is increasing, and it’s increasing globally,” Aaron Cohen, a scientist with the Health Effects Institute, a U.S.-based nonprofit, told Mowbray. “Sand and dust pollution travels over very long distances. And it isn’t just carrying dust and sand; it picks up all kinds of other pollutants.””
“Experts fear the land in Pakistan is running dry as the country’s per capita water availability has plunged from about 5,000 cubic meters at the time of independence to less than 1,000 today. This silent descent marks its shift from a water-stressed to a water-scarce nation…”
“Pakistani farmers to sue German polluters over climate-linked flood damage…
““Those who cause the damage should also pay for it,” said Abdul Hafeez Khoso, a landowner and teacher who lives in the village of Molabuxkhoso in northern Sindh, and is one of the claimants.”
“Record heat is all over he tropics and today more exceptional records of hot nights fell. October highest minimum temperatures on record at: 28.2 [82.8F] Hanimadhoo MALDIVES; 27.3 Juan de Nova Island (again!) – OCTOBER HOTTEST NIGHT IN FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES.”
“Cyclone Montha causes severe damage to standing crops, infrastructure and houses in Andhra, south Odisha [India].
“According to a preliminary report, standing crops like paddy, cotton, maize and vegetables in large areas of both neighbouring states were damaged due to heavy rains and winds triggered by the cyclone. Power infrastructure in Kakinada was severely affected…”
“The Indian Ocean Dipole has dropped to a new record breaking weekly negative of -1.61°C beating its previous record of -1.49°C in 2022. This is the most negative event ever recorded (since 1958)…
“That’s to say – Continued potential for blocked / colder weather patterns through the first half of winter, presuming the stratospheric vortex doesn’t suddenly ramp up and start dominating other global drivers.” [Met4Cast]
“Nine people killed as record rains and floods lash Vietnam.
“More rain predicted after the flooding of more than 100,000 houses, most in tourist areas of Hue and Hoi An… Photos circulating on state media showed that much of Hoi An remained inundated by floodwater with several houses submerged up to their roofs.”
“Australia’s protected marine habitats defenseless against climate change by 2040.
“The University of the Sunshine Coast team found that climate change will mean ocean conditions considered “extreme” today will become “the new normal” in just 15 years… “Worryingly, this timeline will apply to even key marine refuges around the continent that support biodiversity owing to their slower-changing conditions.””
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT ALL OVER OCEANIA. Records pulverized in every single country with extreme margins:
“RECORD OCT HOT NIGHTS: 28.0 [82.8F] Butaritari KIRIBATI, 28.2 Nukononu TOKEALAU, 25.2 Nausori Fiji. 25.2 Fua amotu TONGA… Absolute insanity in NEW CALEDONIA… Records smashed multiple times… CALEDONIA OCTOBER HOTTEST DAY & NIGHT PULVERIZED again.”
“This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk.
“…cempasuchil growers say they’ve been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.”
“Hurricane Melissa leaves Caribbean ‘unrecognizable’ as dead animals litter roads and storm barrels toward the Bahamas.
“Hurricane Melissa has carved a path of devastation through the Caribbean as it barrels toward the Bahamas… Yushaine Morgan, attorney-at-law and resident of Santa Cruz told the Jamaica Observer that Melissa’s devastation was ‘unimaginable.'”
“Residents of rural community in southern Texas ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle blaze.
“The weather on Wednesday created perfect conditions for a fire to spread quickly, with very dry air and wind speeds between 15 mph (24.1 kph) to 30 mph (48.3 kph) in the area, she said.”
“Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California…
“An autumn heat wave accompanied by gusty winds raised the wildfire risk for Southern California starting Tuesday, with forecasters warning that grass and brush are still dangerously dry despite recent rains.”
“As drought persists, some rural Nova Scotians turn to drilled wells…
“Like many other Nova Scotians, the Baxters Harbour, N.S., couple found themselves dependent on water pickups from the local community centre and on a neighbour with a drilled well who allowed them to run a hose between their properties to get some water in the house.”
“Inuvik airport paving faces delays due to permafrost conditions…
“The Inuvik region is vulnerable to thawing permafrost, which has been an ongoing issue at the airport. An infamous photo from 2013 shows a depression that appeared in the airport’s runway and was attributed to changes in the permafrost beneath.”
“Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals…
“The report says the rate of heat-related deaths has surged by 23% since the 1990s, even after accounting for increases in populations, to an average of 546,000 a year between 2012 and 2021.”
“‘Yawning gap’ remains between climate adaptation funds and funding pledges…
“By 2035, developing nations will need well over $310 billion per year in dedicated funding to adapt to a planet increasingly altered by polluting fossil-fuel emissions, the report states. “Climate adaptation” refers to the ways countries respond to actual or expected climate change and its effects, to moderate the harm caused.”
“Climate change is driving more frequent and severe events, pushing traditional insurance models to their limits. Insurers are left with little choice but to raise premiums sharply or withdraw coverage entirely. When insurance becomes unaffordable or unavailable, households are exposed, property values fall, mortgages become harder to secure, and the risk of a wider financial crisis grows.”
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“Here’s a water-cooler fun fact:
“The 3-year running mean for the Global surface temperature anomaly above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial baseline is now at 1.495°C.
“Given the current global temperature forecast, the 3-year mean should cross 1.50°C within the next 30 days.”
“‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head…
“In his only interview before next month’s Cop30 climate summit, António Guterres acknowledged it is now “inevitable” that humanity will overshoot the target in the Paris climate agreement, with “devastating consequences” for the world.”
“October 25th, 2025 was the hottest on record for the date since records began in 1940, making it likely the hottest October 25th in the last 120,000 years. More records are forecast to be set over the next week. Stay tuned!” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“World’s climate plans fall drastically short of action needed, analysis shows…
“More than 60 countries have so far submitted national plans on greenhouse gas emissions to the UN, setting out how they will curb carbon for the next decade. Taken together, these plans would cut carbon by only about 10% by 2035 compared with 2019 levels.”
“Temperatures across a large part of the Arctic are pushing +15°C above normal for the time of year. Tipping point? New normal? This is despite La Nina. It must be becoming more difficult for those who deny climate change.” [Met4Cast]
“Hidden Greenland cave reveals the Arctic once fully melted under a mild climate.
“The study reveals that the region once experienced long stretches without permafrost. The discovery shows how quickly this icy world can react when temperatures rise. “These deposits are like tiny time capsules,” said study lead author Gina Moseley.”
“It’s official: Norway’s Arctic ice keeps melting, its glaciers keep shrinking and the winter season is already much shorter than it used to be. The most extensive report on Norway’s climate in 10 years was released on Monday, and documents how the country is already going though dramatic change with more to come.”
“The nation’s harvest is in trouble again – and this is how it’s going to change your supermarket shop [UK]…
“From Lincolnshire wheat fields to Somerset cider orchards, growers say the weather has turned against them – and it’s beginning to show up on the shelves, exposing just how fragile our food system has become in the face of climate chaos.”
“Europe’s water crisis: How waste is ‘amplifying’ the climate crisis and costing millions…
“A new report from Danfoss warns that the water sector’s energy consumption is expected to double by 2040, while the energy sector’s water demand could rise by almost 60 per cent. Global water demand could also outstrip supply by 40 per cent in the next five years…”
“After Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, the heat reached Greece. Minimums up to 24C and maxes up to 34C / 93.2F (Chania). It’s like August and next night will be insane with 25/30C all night in some stations of Crete and Rhodes.”
“Cyprus Minister asks EU Council for adequate funding for farmers’ climate crisis adaptation.
“Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou called for adequate funding to support farmers in adapting to the climate crisis and to promote generational renewal in the agricultural sector, during her remarks at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg on Monday.”
“Floods claimed another victim in Algeria on Monday. The tragedy occurred Monday in Oued Rhiou in the province of Relizane, where a child died in the Boudjella district, which was severely affected by flooding following torrential rains that hit the region, local radio reported.”
“Morocco Ramps Up Desalination, Inter-Basin Projects to Address Rural Water Shortages…
“Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, outlined before the House of Representatives today the government’s ambitious roadmap to address the severe impacts of drought, as the country’s dam filling rate currently stands at 31.6%, compared to 29% a year earlier.”
“NORTH AFRICA HISTORIC HEAT 43c – unprecedented heat with hundreds of stations up to 6C above records for this time of the year.
“43C [109.4F] Mauritania, 42 Senegal and Mali (mins >28), 41 Chad and Niger, 40 Algeria and Tunisia. Absolutely crazy 39C Enfidha on the coast. October record smashed.”
“Hundreds of records in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya; 44.7 [112.5F] Mozambique, 43.3 Malawi, 43.1 Zimbabwe, 40 Madagascar, 37.2 Voi, Kenya (record); Crazy hot nights: Mins 29 Mozambique and min 22.5 Harare 1500m-highest ever etc.”
“Record heat continues all over Asia, unprecedented for late October. Latest 40C [104F] in history in Iraq and some stations in Iran and Emirates. Exceptional and unprecedented 41.7C at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; same in South Asia: Latest 37C ever in Bangladesh.”
“37.3C [99.1F] at Sarakhs, TURKMENISTAN Former USSR. Widespread 30s from Turkmenistan to Tajikistan. It’s almost November, just in case you forgot… Over 150 countries and thousands of stations are breaking records today.”
“Water Crisis Deepens in Kabul’s District 4 Amid Falling Groundwater Levels…
“Abdul Rashid, another resident of the district, said: “We ask the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to help us with water supply. Our water is going to Pakistan and Iran. There should be pipelines from the Panjshir and Salang rivers.””
“Cyclone Montha mapped: 50,000 evacuated as severe cyclonic storm nears landfall in India…
“A red alert for heavy downpours has been issued for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Montha lashed India’s eastern coast with strong winds and rains.”
“Monsoon promise turns sour for India’s crops ruined by late downpours.
“Indian farmers’ hopes for bumper crops following this year’s abundant monsoon rains were dashed by heavy downpours just before harvest that damaged their fields, crushing the dreams of millions who rely solely on agriculture for their livelihoods.”
“The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan’s floods…
“The 2025 monsoon season has made clear that climate projections have moved from anticipation to reality. Building resilience now depends on decisions guided by risk information rather than by precedent. Multi-hazard early-warning systems are one of the most effective measures.”
“China’s heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious ‘hairy crabs’…
“Xie is among the farmers at Yangcheng lake in the eastern province of Jiangsu being forced to devise new ways to keep the crustaceans alive as unusually high temperatures and longer-than-expected summers have disrupted breeding cycles since 2022.”
“Vietnam city sets national record with 1.7 m rain in 24 hours.
“From 7:00 pm Sunday to 7:00 pm Monday in Hue, three measuring stations recorded rain of 1.7 metres (five feet seven inches), 1.1 metres and over 1.0 metre, the ministry said in a statement. The previous 24-hour rain record was 0.99 metres, set in Hue in 1999.”
“Maguindanao del Sur floods bring misery to 38,000 residents [Philippines]
“At least 35 barangays in four towns of Maguindanao del Sur continued to be submerged in floods, aggravated by the rains spawned by the intertropical convergence zone in the area early this week.”
“Yesterday it was another record day with dozens of records including Brisbane (see map); 35.9C [96.6F] Cape Byron even broke its ALL TIME record. The hot air keeps breaking records also in Oceania and INDONESIA: Min 26.0 Rengat – Hottest night ever.”
“ICA declares Brisbane hailstorm a “Significant Event”.
“The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a Significant Event for the hailstorm that struck the greater Brisbane region on Sunday with insurers already processing 11,000 claims from affected residents and businesses.”
“Queensland and Victorian storms knock out power for 100k, fire warnings follow… A rare tornado has torn through parts of Melbourne during a wild storm that hit the city.
“Videos posted to social media show a funnel come down from a cloud base over Melbourne that left a path of destruction across the city’s western suburbs.”
“Victorian ski resort dips to record low temperature as cold air mass leaves multiple states shivering…
“Residents in parts of New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and South Australia were also left shivering as temperatures plummeted last night and into this morning.”
“Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing…
“China and Russia, which have blocked the creation of MPAs in the region for decades, have been accused by analysts and conservationists of working together to loosen restrictions on fishing for krill. This year, for the first time, the amount of krill fished in Antarctic waters reached what scientists believe is an unsustainable level.”
“Southern Ocean Is Building a ‘Burp’ That Could Reignite Global Warming…
“In a new paper, climate scientists from Germany predict that when we humans eventually stop releasing greenhouse gases into the air, and the world ultimately cools down, the Southern Ocean shall let out a tremendous and abrupt ‘burp’ of heat that will bring on global warming yet again, for at least a century.”
“Hot air reached the already record warm New Caledonia. Records smashed all over: Ile Surprise min 25.7 Max. 35.8 [96.4F] – HOTTEST DAY AND NIGHT IN NEW CALEDONIA HISTORY. More monthly records: 32.5 Ile Mare, 30.5 Ile Chesterfield.”
“Floods in Buenos Aires: the neighborhood that woke up to a mountain of cars…
“According to data from the National Meteorological Service, 153 millimeters [six inches] of rain fell in less than ten hours, 20 millimeters more than the entire month of October. As in General Paz, the water did not drain, giving residents no time to take precautions with their vehicles.”
“Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island’s strongest storm on record…
“Andrew Holness, the Jamaican prime minister, appealed to the public to stay indoors. “I urge all Jamaicans to stay inside and remain within the safety of your homes. Avoid unnecessary travel. Strong winds, heavy rains and flash floods can occur at any moment,” he said late on Monday.”
“Melissa just broke the record for having the DRIEST eye in any tropical cyclone, in all of recorded history.
“What does this mean? Melissa’s powerful updrafts in the eyewall force massive sinking motion in the eye, which cools and dries the air dramatically. This is amplified by the storm’s extremely low central pressure, basically creating a vacuum.” [Weather Watcher]
“While powerful cat #5 Hurricane Melissa is heading to Jamaica, the whole area is with unprecedented record heat.
“MINIMUM temperatures >28C [82.4F] is several islands, record also in Central America (Min 25.8 Managua, Nicaragua) and the Gulf. Mins up to 79F in TEXAS and maxes of 100F/37.8C.”
“Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida.
“Intense rains that stalled over Central Florida unleashed nearly 20 inches (508 millimeters) of rain in 24 hours, triggering dangerous flash floods that stranded cars and inundated roadways, leaving some closed to traffic into Monday.”
“California homeowners face $2tr shortfall when it comes to wildfire cover.
“California faces a staggering wildfire insurance gap of up to $2 trillion, leaving homeowners in the highest-risk areas dangerously exposed. With insurance costs already soaring after the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, closing that gap could require massive premium hikes or unprecedented market growth.”
“Exxon sues California over climate laws, alleging free speech violations…
“Exxon, an oil firm consistently ranked among the world’s top contributors to global carbon emissions, is suing the state of California over two climate-focused state laws, arguing that the rules infringe upon the corporation’s right to free speech.”
“Cranberry Farmers Consider Turning Bogs Into Wetlands as Temperatures Rise…
“…some cranberry farms are increasingly struggling with rising temperatures in the Northeast and the current generation of owners is considering what’s next. With state assistance, some are choosing to transform their bogs into wetlands, ensuring the land remains protected.”
“Steinbach on track for wettest fall on record [Manitoba].
“Scott Kehler, president & chief scientist at Weatherlogics, says a combination of multiple weather systems throughout the season has caused the high amount of rainfall. “Steinbach is on track to have its wettest September and October combined on record,” he notes.”
“Climate change is wreaking havoc on World Cultural Heritage sites, study finds…
“The Great Wall of China, Petra of Jordan, Ellora Caves of India, the traditional Ottoman Houses in Turkey — none of these world-famous historical sites can easily be replaced if damaged. Yet, each of these sits out in the open, inviting hordes of tourists every year, under alarming climate jolts.”
“COP30 Climate Summit Could Set Global Sustainable Biofuels Target…
““I think there will be more focus on the social aspect of the transition and also on the sustainable use of biomass,” La Camera said at an energy conference in Singapore on Monday, as carried by Reuters.”
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“I can’t recall seeing a global heatwave on this scale before.
“Forecasts continue to show global average temperatures spiking thanks to heatwaves (relative to average) across the NH & Antarctica. It’s likely average global temperatures will set new records.”
[Met4Cast].
“Looks like October 2025 could turn out even hotter than 2024.” [Leon Simons]
“The extent of sea ice on our planet is still the 3rd lowest on record for this time of year. Unfortunately, as a result of the U.S. government shutdown, there is no data to assess last month’s average global ice volume/thickness (provided by GIOMAS). [Zack Labe]
“New study by Falkena et al. shows that most climate models don’t capture the established key mechanism that can destabilize the North Atlantic subpolar gyre.
“Those models that get it predict abrupt subpolar gyre changes in the coming decades.” [Prof Stefan Rahmstorf]
“Ireland’s oldest animal offers clues to Atlantic Ocean current changes [Ocean Quahog Clam].
“…growth patterns in centuries-old quahog and dog cockle shells show signs that key Atlantic Ocean currents may be losing stability. The research provides evidence that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and the subpolar gyre are taking longer to recover from natural fluctuations.”
“Intensifying summer heat drives spike in compensation claims on London’s railways…
“A Network Rail spokesman said: “Most of the network can operate when track temperatures reach up to 46°C, which is roughly equivalent to an air temperature of around 30°C. However, rails have been recorded at temperatures as high as 51°C.”
“Scientists in Switzerland say 1.5C climate change goal is out of reach: Survey…
“Survey finds near-unanimous skepticism among researchers that Paris Agreement target can be met, warning Switzerland faces up to 4.5C of warming by 2100..; Nearly all the respondents, 95%, “do not believe it is realistic that the planet will meet the Paris Agreement’s ideal target of limiting global warming to 1.5C.””
“August in October: warm ‘terral’ wind brings record-high 35C [95F] to Malaga province, the warmest in Spain.
“Thursday saw record-highs throughout the province and other parts of Andalucía: 34.8C in Vélez-Málaga; 32.5C in Malaga; over 35C in Manilva (unverified); and similar values in Murcia, Seville and Cadiz.”
“One year on, victim of Valencia floods found buried in mud,..
“The man was one of three people still unaccounted for and had already been officially declared dead, said a local court in Catarroja – one of the towns most affected by the floods. He was discovered on Tuesday during earth-moving operations in the town of Manises, about 40 km (25 miles) downstream from Pedralba, where he went missing, it added.”
“The search for the person who disappeared in the flood in Foça, Izmir [Turkey], continues…
“Governor Elban, who later made a statement to reporters, reminded that 144 kilograms of rain fell per square meter in the district in 1.5 hours yesterday at noon, and that this amount had risen to around 156 kilograms by evening.”
“Cyprus races to install desalination units as country faces severe water shortage…
“The prolonged drought has forced authorities to warn farmers against planting new crops without securing alternative water sources for 2026 and raised the prospect of household water rationing.”
“Floods, infrastructure, and property values: The risk investors can no longer ignore…
“In Nigeria’s commercial capital, where a plot of land can cost as much as ₦400 million, each flood leaves more than puddles; it erodes confidence, investment, and the illusion of permanence. What once looked like prime real estate is now a case study in climate risk.”
“43C [109.4F] right on the coast. Records brutalized with extreme margins: 42.9 Coffee Bay, 42.2 Ngqura, 41.4 East London. South Africa is living one of the most extreme events in its climatic history and more records are on the way.”
“Tigris River facing ‘environmental genocide’: Iraqi MP.
“A lawmaker from the Iraqi parliament’s agriculture, water, and marshes committee on Thursday warned that the Tigris River is facing an “environmental genocide,” threatening all of Iraq with a “catastrophe” as the country continues to face severe drought.”
“Isfahan official warns of drinking water crisis within 45 days [Iran].
“Mohammad Noursalehi, head of Isfahan’s City Council, warned that more than five million people in Isfahan, Yazd, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, and Qom provinces depend on the Zayandehrud for drinking, agricultural, and industrial water.”
“Balochistan facing acute water crisis as groundwater levels drop rapidly [Pakistan].
“The provincial capital Quetta and its surrounding areas — including Mastung, Pishin, Kharan, Nushki, Qila Abdullah, and Chagai — are currently experiencing acute water shortages. Experts report that groundwater levels are declining by 3 to 4 feet every year, and the shortage has already rendered thousands of acres of land barren across the province.”
“Indian Farmers Struggle as Climate Change Warps Landscape…
“…climate change is driving a rapid transformation. With crops routinely withering and dying, farmers must now look elsewhere for a living. It is just one symptom of India’s shifting agricultural landscape, as many farmers are wading through impossible choices forced on them by a changing climate.”
“India trials Delhi cloud seeding to clean air in world’s most polluted city…
“Months of unpredictable weather over India’s capital had put the BJP’s cloud-seeding plans on pause. But days after Delhi’s air quality once again fell into the hazardous range after Diwali festival, and a thick brown haze settled over the city, the government said the scheme would finally be rolled out.”
“Chennai’s Marina Beach Is Covered In Toxic Foam Extending To 1.5 Km Of City’s Shoreline; What You Should Know…
“According to The New Indian Express, toxic foam has once again taken over Chennai’s coastline. On Wednesday, intense rainfall over the Adyar basin led to increased river discharge into the sea…”
“Persistent Minimums >27C [80.6F] in Okinawa Prefecture, JAPAN; Mins 28C+ Vietnam, India, Iran and… MINIMUMS still >30C [86F] in the Emirates and Oman; Today Min 30.5C Khor Fakkan. Reminder: In 1 week it will be November.”
“Harmful Heat: Climate Change’s Impact on Crop Yields and Quality in Japan,
“Recent years have seen record-breaking heat in Japan, with dire consequences for the nation’s agriculture. The climbing mercury and increasingly severe storms are directly impacting the amounts and quality of the fruits and vegetables that make their way to our tables.”
“South Korea’s fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
…””The weather has changed, it’s getting windier every year,” said Mr Hong, who also chairs the Jeju Fishing Boat Owners Association. “Whirlwinds pop up suddenly. We fisherman are convinced it is down to climate change.””
“Torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Fengsheng’s circulation has submerged many areas in Hue City in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue [Vietnam].
“Hoa Chau Ward and Quang Dien Commune were the worst hit, with widespread flooding disrupting daily life.”
“According to the national news agency Bernama, the worst-hit areas include Perak, where 2,496 people were relocated, Kedah with 1,007 evacuees, and Penang, where 749 residents have been moved to safety. Malaysian authorities have established at least 40 temporary evacuation centres for those affected.”
“Records have been falling EVERY SINGLE DAY for over 900 consecutive days in Indonesia. Today’s victim is Jambi, which recorded a minimum of 25.8C [78.4F], its hottest October night in history.”
“AUSTRALIA ENDLESS RECORD HEAT. More and more records keep falling in this weeks-long unprecedented October heat wave:
“24-25 OCTOBER RECORDS: 44.0 [111.2F] Julia Creek, 43.6 The Monument, 41.1 Moranbah AP, 40 Rolleston, 40.9 Lochington, 24.9 Norfolk Island, HIGH MINS: 24.2 17 70, 23.8 Lochington.”
“A very hot airmass coming from Australia send the temperatures to historic levels today: 31.9 [89.4F] Hastings and 31.8 Kaikoura. HOTTEST OCTOBER DAY IN NORTH ISLAND HISTORY. After 64 years, Hastings broke its own record of 31.8 which was from 1961.”
“Fears highly contagious virus spreading after hundreds of seal pups found dead…
“Hundreds of seal pups have been discovered dead on Heard Island in the sub-Antarctic, with Australian scientists investigating whether a destructive bird flu that has swept the globe is responsible.”
“Whale and Dolphin Migrations are Being Disrupted by Climate Change…
“From whales and dolphins, to arctic shorebirds and elephants, all are affected by rising temperatures, extreme weather and shifting ecosystems, which are disrupting migratory routes and reshaping critical habitats across the planet.”
“Records smashed everywhere. 35.8 [96.4F] Surprise Island is NEW CALEDONIA HOTTEST OCTOBER DAY EVER; Minimum 27.6 Tanjungpinang INDONESIA HOTTEST NIGHT EVER.”
“Córdoba suffers a new forest fire, this time in Traslasierra: three in a month, with more than 5000 hectares devastated [Argentina].
“The fight against the fire in Traslasierra involves a large-scale operational deployment. According to the Federal Emergency Agency, two turboprop water bomber planes with a capacity of over 3,000 liters, two helicopters with helibucket, and two additional provincial means are working in the area.”
“Climate change is turning global wildfires into monsters…
“The second annual State of Wildfires report reveals a stark picture of our world’s 2024–25 fire season. An area larger than India—totaling 3.7 million square kilometers—was scorched by wildfires globally. These fires affected 100 million people and put around $US215 billion worth of homes and infrastructure at risk.”
“Tropical Storm Melissa, soon a hurricane, brings death, floods to Caribbean.
“The slow-moving, but punishing, Tropical Storm Melissa that has already killed four people is threatening catastrophic flooding across the northern Caribbean as it strengthens towards Jamaica.”
“The heavy rains in October in Mexico exceeded Conagua’s forecasts…
“The National Water Commission (Conagua) had been projecting, since August, that the rains would be intense. The area expected up to 400 millimeters (mm) of rain. This surpassed all recent records for Poza Rica,.. Nearly 39,000 homes have suffered varying degrees of damage.”
“Critical Florida corals now ‘functionally extinct’ due to off-the-charts ocean temperatures.
“Elkhorn and staghorn corals used to carpet Florida’s reef system, rising like antlers from the seabed — but not anymore. These crucial coral species are now “functionally extinct” in the region after record-breaking ocean temperatures, according to a study published Thursday.”
“Fight over water intensifies as Colorado River dries up.
“What was once a mighty river flowing from Colorado through the Grand Canyon all the way down to the Gulf of California in Mexico has been reduced to a trickle that barely reaches the ocean. Experts warn the river basin is at a breaking point, jeopardizing water security for major cities such as Los Angeles and Denver…”
“Losses in plant productivity – the creation of new organic matter through photosynthesis – were more than twice as high after four years of experimentally induced extreme drought when compared to losses from droughts of moderate intensity… The study’s findings have particular significance for California…“
“Marine heatwave over Pacific Ocean could lead to flooding in north-west.
“A marine heatwave known as a blob was especially severe this year in the north-western and central Pacific Ocean, which could lead in the coming months to increased flooding in the US Pacific north-west and especially wintery weather in eastern North America, according to climate scientists.”
“Cambridge Bay cabins battle permafrost thaw [Nunavut, Canada].
“The hills around Jannie Ehaloak’s cabin are collapsing and erosion caused by permafrost thaw is changing the landscape. She’s now helping a team of researchers monitor the area. Carl Cardinal has more.”
“World’s longest woolly rhino horn discovered in melting Siberian permafrost…
“Just last year, scientists unveiled a 32,000-year-old sabertooth cub pulled from Yakutia’s thawing ice. And as the region’s ice continues to melt, many more long-extinct mammals will be freed.”
“Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling…
“The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s environmental jewels.”
“Humans Think They Can Control the Climate Thermostat. That’s a Problem for Climate Policy. The cessation and mass removal of emissions would not simply turn back the clock…
“When a natural system passes a certain threshold—a tipping point—it can fall over and collapse, even if the force that knocked it over is no longer present. The technical term for this lag between effect and cause is hysteresis. Carbon sinks may be in this state.”
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“45 climate goals, 0 on track: The Earth’s failing report card.
“Halfway through what was once called the “decisive decade,” global climate action is faltering. Political will is fading, the finance gap keeps widening, and the chance of keeping average global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius is quickly diminishing.”
“Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels…
“New research has warned that climate change and human activities are driving the surge, which poses a serious threat of flooding for major cities around the world.”
“A look at the globally averaged sea surface temperature over the last three months relative to each other July-August-September period since 1854. This warming trend has far-reaching impacts.
“Ice-free conditions continue in the Barents Sea region of the Arctic Ocean.
“This is one area that has observed some of the largest losses of ice over the last few decades… compare the older years (dark/purple lines) to today!”
“Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time after the country experienced record-breaking heat this spring.
“Insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason encountered the mosquitoes over several nights last week while using wine-soaked ropes to observe moths, local media reported.”
“Penguin and Club bars now use chocolate flavour coatings as climate disruption sparks soaring cocoa prices to squeeze UK imports, forcing a global rethink…
“Popular biscuit brands Club and Penguin can no longer legally be labelled as chocolate in the UK, a shift that highlights how climate pressures reshape ingredient sourcing and product formulations.”
“The driest spring and summer since 1976 [also hottest summer on record] is putting long-term pressure on water supplies in the East of England…
“”Our modelling suggests that for water resources to return to normal levels we will need a significant amount of consistent rainfall this winter – more than 100 per cent of the usual rainfall every month until next April.””
“Wildfires have consumed vast chunks of Ukraine. Is Russia deliberately fuelling the flames?
“…Expanding wildfires have become part of the “new normal” in a hotter world. But the scale of burning in Ukraine is extraordinary even on those terms, far surpassing anything witnessed across the rest of Europe. In 2024, nearly a million hectares of Ukraine burned: more than twice the area that burned across the entire EU over the same period.”
“EU to exempt small farmers from deforestation law…
“The changes to the rules come as the commission has started to revise significant parts of the green legislation it passed in European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen’s previous mandate.”
“”We lost everything,” the impressive images of the Sanary-sur-Mer market shaken by storms [France]…
“An apocalyptic scene this morning in Sanary-sur-Mer. The new port resembled a battlefield. Heavy rains fell this morning on the port of Sanary-sur-Mer, causing significant flooding. It was horrific, the wind was blowing in gusts, the water was rising rapidly, ” the association commented.”
“Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday.
“Committee Chairman Yiannakis Gavriel called the situation “dramatic,” warning that farmers “don’t have water to drink, let alone to sustain their crops.””
“Report warns Morocco’s farmers face mounting climate risks.
“The report said Morocco is witnessing rapid climatic shifts, with average annual temperatures rising by as much as two degrees Celsius since the early 20th century… many small farmers continue to face structural challenges, including high land costs, fragmented ownership and limited access to credit and markets, alongside the growing effects of climate change…”
I”nsane Minimums +23/+24C on the highlands above 800m/1200m. Hottest night in history for Tambora and Kigoma with minimums of 23.6C and 23.7C [74.7F]. Records keep falling in 100% of the Tropics.”
“Silent mental health crisis among Kenyan farmers amid climate change…
“Earlier this year, researchers revealed that climate change is causing a mental health crisis among adolescents in Madagascar, where fears of food insecurity and futures stolen by droughts and storms have led to spikes in anxiety and depression in rural areas.”
“From fertile plains to barren fields, Iraq’s cradle of civilisation faces an existential environmental crisis…
“Iraq’s Agriculture Minister, Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, recently warned that climate change causes the country to lose nearly 50% of its total arable land each year. This means that roughly half of the previously farmable land becomes unusable annually.”
“Extreme heat stressing garment factories, putting workers at risk [India]…
“According to a new study led by the University of Sydney, factory-floor heat is becoming a serious threat to garment workers — a concern that carries strong relevance for India’s large apparel-manufacturing sector.”
“Heavy rain triggers red alert in eight Tamil Nadu districts.
“Authorities prepare relief measures as record rainfall threatens crops and infrastructure in vulnerable regions… A ‘red’ alert was issued for 8 districts and an orange alert for Chennai for Tuesday, even as widespread rains lashed various parts of the state, according to the Met department.”
“Ghost nets entangling turtles, marine life in Sri Lanka’s waters.
“…ghost fishing can trigger chain reactions, Rodrigo writes. Small fish caught in the drifting gear can attract larger predators such as turtles and dolphins, which then become entangled themselves. “That’s why we call them ‘floating cemeteries,’” Kapurusinghe said.”
“36.5 [97.7F] at Feni, October record again. In MYANMAR October hottest day at Kyeikkhame with 36.3C. Nearly Every single tropical country is breaking records. Unprecedented.”
“Record Autumn Rains Swamp Harvest in China’s Grain-Belt Provinces.
“Persistent and record-setting rains since September have flooded major grain-producing regions in China, including Henan and Shandong provinces, derailing the autumn harvest and threatening the winter wheat sowing season. The onslaught of extreme weather follows a severe drought earlier this year, compounding the hardship for farmers…”
“Japan uses “diplomatic muscle” to push carbon capture as fossil fuel panacea…
“Last week, Tokyo hosted the Japan CCUS Summit, focused on “carbon capture, utilisation and storage”, a conference that was attended by major domestic and international oil and gas firms… In the lead-up to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil next month, there are concerns about what Tokyo’s enthusiasm for CCUS means for broader emissions reduction efforts.”
“Flash floods hit Khao Lak tourist hub in Phang Nga, forcing hundreds to flee [Thailand]…
“Floodwaters, carrying red mud, overflowed from nearby canals and surged through the heart of Khao Lak’s tourist zone for more than 800 metres, reaching one metre deep in some places. The strong current stalled several small cars and motorbikes…”
“‘We are now fighting back’: Philippines typhoon survivors to sue Shell for climate harms…
“It is an unprecedented lawsuit in the UK and globally, as the first civil claim to directly link polluting companies to deaths and personal injuries that have already happened in the global south. Other climate lawsuits have so far focused on future harms and risks.”
“Indonesia’s most vulnerable push for nation’s first Climate Justice Bill.
“Fishers and farmers say they’ve been driven abroad by collapsing livelihoods caused by erratic weather, only to face exploitation and unsafe working conditions overseas… Civil society and affected groups are pushing for Indonesia to pass a Climate Justice Bill…”
“The outback town of Birdsville saw the mercury skyrocket to 46 [114.8F] degrees Celsius on Tuesday afternoon, making it Queensland’s hottest October day on record.
“”[It’s] a full degree warmer than the previous Queensland October record of 45.1 degrees,” Mr Hayes said. “That was set in 1995.””
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN AUSTRALIA – insane Minimum 30.1 [86.2F] Brewon is NEW SOUTH WALES HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT EVER.
“Dozens of records smashed by even 4/5C (see below). Yesterday unprecedented 44.9 in New South Wales. It’s one of the top most extreme events Australia has ever experienced.”
“Record heat and gale-force winds fuel wildfires across Australia, New Zealand.
“Wild, hot winds swept across Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday, fuelling wildfires and sending spring temperatures soaring… A total of 36 fires are burning, with nine yet to be contained, authorities said. Almost 2,000 properties also lost power.”
“Weather live updates: Extreme winds leave 90,000 homes without power, roofs ripped off, trees and powerlines downed [NZ]…
“A local state of emergency was declared for Canterbury yesterday due to stronger winds and higher winds forecast. More than 100 flights were cancelled across the country.”
“Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil…
“Emerging evidence demonstrates that heat exposure impairs human cognition, reduces learning productivity and undermines human capital accumulation. Laboratory and field studies confirm that even moderate increases in temperature disrupt concentration, memory and executive functioning.”
“Storm Melissa causes flooding in La Guajira and threatens the Colombian Caribbean…
“La Guajira, Colombia: Tropical Storm Melissa caused severe flooding in more than ten neighborhoods in Maicao, leaving homes and businesses underwater.”
“Pemex pipeline spill contaminates Mexican river after torrential rains.
“Mexico’s state-run oil company said Tuesday that the torrential rains that left dozens dead and missing in east-central Mexico also damaged a pipeline, leading to a 5-mile (8-kilometer) spill along the Pantepec River.”
“New Mexico villages face flooded homes, poisoned wells years after wildfire.
“Three muddy torrents rage through Victoria Lovato’s northern New Mexico ranch when it rains hard, born of the state’s biggest ever wildfire that burned through mountains above her land over three years ago. It is this kind of deadly, post-wildfire flooding making homes unlivable and knocking out infrastructure…”
“It’s the driest start to fall and second hottest October in Austin’s recorded history.
“October is usually Austin’s second rainiest month of the year, with May being the rainiest. Even though the National Weather Service says we may get a little rain later this week, the Austin area seems stuck in this pattern.”
“Record October rainfall in Utah sets stage for strong spring runoff…
“Salt Lake City’s total precipitation for [usually very dry] October now stands at 4.95 inches [127mm], marking the wettest October on record in the 151 years of record-keeping at Salt Lake City International Airport.”
“Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research shows [US].
“The first half of 2025 was the costliest on record for major disasters in the US, driven by huge wildfires in Los Angeles and storms that battered much of the rest of the country, according to a climate non-profit that has resurrected work axed by Donald Trump’s administration that tracked the biggest disasters.”
“Star-studded Malibu is DYING with just four permits granted to rebuild fire-ravaged enclave and property prices tumbling by up to 60%.
“The blaze, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, erupted in January and destroyed more than 6,800 homes and buildings across southern California.”
“Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York…
“…thousands of migrants who crossed the US-Mexico border in 2024 have come from localities repeatedly hit by hurricanes, floods and droughts, according to an analysis of federal data on south-west border apprehensions and international data on major natural disasters.”
“Maine rivers hit record lows and wells run dry as drought tightens grip on state…
“…groundwater is also depleted. Wells are running dry around the state, with the 439 reported so far easily outpacing numbers from recent years, including Maine’s last drought in 2022, when 95 wells went dry, according to data reported to the state.”
“Task force aims to move those displaced by ex-typhoon in Alaska from shelters to hotels, rentals…
“Officials have identified more than 1,000 available hotel rooms plus additional rental options in Alaska’s largest city for the hundreds of people displaced to Anchorage after the remnants of a typhoon ravaged their villages earlier this month.”
“The next deadly climate disaster could wipe out glacier-chasing cruise ships…
“Many scientists believe this phenomenon is being spurred in part by rapidly melting glaciers exposing the mountainside. Without thick sheets of ice to buttress it, the rock face becomes destabilized. Alaska has warmed 4.5 degrees since 1950, according to federal data, and is the fastest-warming US state.”
“World stuck on mapping methane emissions, not tackling them, UN warns…
“According to the UNEP, while its Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) has sent more than 3,500 alerts to 33 countries since launch by using satellites and artificial intelligence (AI) to spot large methane releases, almost 90% of those alerts have not been followed up with concrete action.”
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“The amount of water vapor pulsing across our skies set a record in 2024. So far, 2025 is on pace to top that record.
“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
“The median date for global sea-ice extent to hit its annual maximum is November 2nd. That was yesterday.
“Antarctic glacier’s alarming retreat is the fastest ever seen.
“The Biggest Arctic Carbon Sink Is Increasingly Unstable…
“Control Zone: The village on the edge of Siberia’s wildfires…
“The level of anomalies in the Northern Hemisphere is insane, we are past the 2023/2024 anomalies and the +1C vs 1991/2020.
“Northern Ireland records dullest October in a century.
“Extreme heat is driving up property prices in Spain’s cooler northern regions.
“Capital of Costa del Sol breaks average, maximum and minimum temperature records for October…
“‘I can’t go on anymore’: Mazón resigns as Valencia leader and acknowledges mistakes during deadly 2024 floods…
“HISTORIC NOVEMBER SUMMER… 42C on Senegalese coast…
“Kenya landslide toll rises to 26 as floods halt rescue efforts…
“HISTORIC – unbelievable minimum 31.2C [88.2F] Fujairah Port, UAE (28.8C AP) and 31.1C Khor Fakkam HOTTEST NOVEMBER NIGHT IN NORTHERN HEMISPHERE HISTORY.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT – 41.0C [105.8F] at Moshav Roi (Akol Net) ISRAEL HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN HISTORY.
“Iraq facing ‘worst drought season’ since its establishment: MP…
“Water deal’s heavy cost: Iraq settles for expensive Turkiye terms…
“Only three to five years left to save Gorgan Gulf, watchdog warns [Iran].
“Drinking water in Tehran could run dry in two weeks, Iranian official says…
“India’s digital thirst: Data centres are rising in water-scarce regions — and locals are paying the price.
“HISTORIC EVENT – Thousands of hot nights records smashed with insane margins (up to 5C+) all over South Asia.
“Why climate change now threatens China’s future.
“Southwest China has been hit by widespread torrential rains, with nine weather stations breaking their November single-day rainfall records. 
“Vietnam faces threat of powerful new typhoon as flood death toll rises…
“Typhoon flooding kills 5, strands thousands in central Philippines.
“Tornado damages over 112 houses in Malang Regency, East Java.
“30.4c [86.7F] Tmin Camooweal [Queensland], 2nd warmest November night! The 30.6c record occurred in the latest third of Nov. 
“Almost 120 flying foxes hospitalised after giant hail smashes Queensland colony…
“Storm warning in Brazil and Paraguay: gusts of wind and hail cause massive damage.
“Frost, rain threaten Argentina’s potentially record wheat crop…
“Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal…
“As Hurricane Melissa barrels off into the Atlantic after devastating Jamaica and Cuba, some scientists say the age of Category 6 hurricanes is now upon us.
“HISTORIC HOT NIGHTS in the Caribbean.
“Denver records warmest November day in city history as residents wait for first snow.
“The Fall NASA CERES Science Team Meeting was canceled due to the ‘lapse in federal government funding’…
“NOAA cancels funding for data collection crucial to tsunami warning systems…
“How a warmer world is making pregnancy riskier…
“Six radical ways to cool the planet…
“The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health…
“Earth showing alarming symptoms of climate distress as 22 of 34 key indicators hit record highs: Report…
“Copernicus: Third-warmest September on record amid persistently high ocean temperature.
“Stronger arctic cyclones speed up polar melting, impacting global weather.
“‘We can’t do this alone’: Two ‘Arctic typhoons’ later, village leaders demand permanent solutions [Alaska].
“Growing rice in the UK ‘not so crazy’ as climate warms…
“Increasing central and northern European summer heatwave intensity due to forced changes in internal variability…
“Heavy rainfall: Three districts under red alert in North/Centre [Portugal].
“SEVILLA [Spain] has recorded the heaviest rainfall in its history, as furious residents accuse authorities of failing to learn from last year’s catastrophic Valencia DANA that killed more than 200 people.
“After the Floods: Saving Spain’s Turtles.
“Sicily under water: over 200 mm [7.9 inches] of rain fell in the Syracuse area, causing flooding and requiring rescues on the A18 motorway…
“All tropical countries in the world are breaking records, especially of high minimums. 
“Two feared dead as mudslides sweep through Elgeyo Marakwet [Kenya]…
“At least nine people, including three children, have died in mudslides caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Uganda, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) reported on Thursday.
“JUAN DE NOVA AGAIN. 
“WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN – [Nov] record warm nights falling all over the Northern Hemisphere:
“Iran’s deepening water crisis has taken a dramatic turn, as mounting tensions with Afghanistan over dam projects converge with the near-total collapse of Lake Urmia and growing fears of a humanitarian disaster…
“India’s Indus Treaty Suspension Sparks Water Crisis In Pakistan…
“Residents told to leave Delhi over pollution crisis…
“Severe flash floods strike Chiang Mai’s Mae Klang Luang after overnight rain on Doi Inthanon, submerging rice terraces and damaging homestays [N Thailand].
“Vietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing.
“Dead and drowned: Cemeteries vanish as seas, floods rise [Philippines].
“Taiwan sweltered through its hottest October on record, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday, the latest in a string of global temperature records…
“Thousands of November records have already been smashed all over Asia. First to fall was Singapore AP Min 27.7C / 81.9F (Nov hottest night ever).
“INDONESIA ENDLESS RECORD HEAT:
“Landslide strikes village in Papua New Guinea, killing 20.
“Queensland and the Northern Territory are on track for their warmest October on record against “every measure”, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
“Giant hail hits south-east Queensland as region braces for more severe thunderstorms…
“Glaciers in Patagonia are Melting Dramatically.
“Heavy rains have fallen in Belén [Colombia] in recent hours, causing flooding due to the overflowing of the Guirre stream, affecting both the rural and urban areas of the municipality.
“Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished…
“Melissa leaves 50 dead, toll expected to rise in Jamaica, Haiti…
“Los Angeles wildfire victims battle with insurance companies over smoke damage…
“Deadly storm shatters NYC rainfall records. Central Park sees highest total in more than 100 years…
“CBS News just gutted its climate team…
“Many important weather and climate data streams have gone silent as the U.S. government shutdown continues on. 
“Climate change talks under fire as Cop30 gathers in Brazil…
“Brazil’s oil drive in run up to Cop30 slammed by indigenous activist…
“The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink.
“After a modest decline over the first half of the year (and after record 2024 warmth), global temperatures are ticking back up. 
“The Arctic and Antarctica record “off the charts” heat as polar warming accelerates.
“RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES IN ANTARCTICA. Both the Artic and the Antarctic have been with exceptional high temperatures.
“Reykjavík shut down by record October snowfall.
“English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer.
“Water shortage affecting olive oil production [Portugal]…
“Andalusia woke up to chaos on Wednesday, October 29 as a violent storm system unleashed torrential rain, tornadoes and flash floods, leaving behind a trail of devastation across Huelva and Seville [Spain].
“Greece Unveils €2.5 Billion Water Investment Plan Amid Alarming Drought, With Modest Bill Hikes Ahead…
“The downpour turned into a flood, and citizens experienced a nightmare: everywhere is under mud and sludge [Turkey].
“‘Let it rain’: Mass prayer for rain held at Sea of Galilee as Israel faces worst drought in a century.
“Iraq lost 70% of its livestock amid drought, parliament committee says.
“Iranian MPs criticize government over Lake Urmia’s drying, call for urgent action.
“Massive Glacier Collapse Reported on Mount Ismoil Somoni in Tajikistan…
“Dust storm to blanket Tajikistan for four days.
“Supercharged dust storms are exposing millions to deadly air pollution…
“Groundwater levels in freefall across Pakistan.
“Pakistani farmers to sue German polluters over climate-linked flood damage…
“INDIAN OCEAN RECORD HEAT:
“Cyclone Montha causes severe damage to standing crops, infrastructure and houses in Andhra, south Odisha [India].
“The Indian Ocean Dipole has dropped to a new record breaking weekly negative of -1.61°C beating its previous record of -1.49°C in 2022. This is the most negative event ever recorded (since 1958)…
“Nine people killed as record rains and floods lash Vietnam.
“Australia’s protected marine habitats defenseless against climate change by 2040.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT ALL OVER OCEANIA. Records pulverized in every single country with extreme margins:
“This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk.
“EXTRAORDINARY – MINIMUM temperature of 29.4c/85f Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas Island is HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.
“Hurricane Melissa leaves Caribbean ‘unrecognizable’ as dead animals litter roads and storm barrels toward the Bahamas.
“From 1980-2002 THREE Atlantic storms achieved extreme rapid intensification. From 2003-2025 EIGHTEEN storms achieved extreme rapid intensification – a 6X increase!
“Residents of rural community in southern Texas ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle blaze.
“Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California…
“As drought persists, some rural Nova Scotians turn to drilled wells…
“Inuvik airport paving faces delays due to permafrost conditions…
“Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals…
“‘Yawning gap’ remains between climate adaptation funds and funding pledges…
“Climate change is becoming an insurance crisis.
“Here’s a water-cooler fun fact: 
“‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head…
“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
“World’s climate plans fall drastically short of action needed, analysis shows…
“The Arctic is burning.
“Hidden Greenland cave reveals the Arctic once fully melted under a mild climate.
“Climate change hits Norway hard.
“The nation’s harvest is in trouble again – and this is how it’s going to change your supermarket shop [UK]…
“Europe’s water crisis: How waste is ‘amplifying’ the climate crisis and costing millions…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN GREECE:
“Cyprus Minister asks EU Council for adequate funding for farmers’ climate crisis adaptation.
“Algeria: Child dies in floods in Relizane.
“Morocco Ramps Up Desalination, Inter-Basin Projects to Address Rural Water Shortages…
“NORTH AFRICA HISTORIC HEAT 43c – unprecedented heat with hundreds of stations up to 6C above records for this time of the year.
“Record heat persist in the Gulf of Guinea: MINIMUM temperature on the Senegalese coast has been at unprecedented levels for MONTHS.
“SOUTHERN AFRICA HISTORIC HEAT WAVE:
“HISTORIC HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST: 
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN CENTRAL ASIA:
“Water Crisis Deepens in Kabul’s District 4 Amid Falling Groundwater Levels…
“Cyclone Montha mapped: 50,000 evacuated as severe cyclonic storm nears landfall in India…
“Monsoon promise turns sour for India’s crops ruined by late downpours.
“The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan’s floods…
“China’s heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious ‘hairy crabs’…
“Vietnam city sets national record with 1.7 m rain in 24 hours.
“Maguindanao del Sur floods bring misery to 38,000 residents [Philippines]
“Indonesia record heat is unstoppable:
“HISTORIC HEAT IN AUSTRALIA:
“ICA declares Brisbane hailstorm a “Significant Event”.
“Queensland and Victorian storms knock out power for 100k, fire warnings follow… A rare tornado has torn through parts of Melbourne during a wild storm that hit the city.
“Victorian ski resort dips to record low temperature as cold air mass leaves multiple states shivering…
“Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing…
“Southern Ocean Is Building a ‘Burp’ That Could Reignite Global Warming…
“RECORD HEAT IN NEW CALEDONIA:
“Floods in Buenos Aires: the neighborhood that woke up to a mountain of cars…
“Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island’s strongest storm on record…
“Melissa just broke the record for having the DRIEST eye in any tropical cyclone, in all of recorded history.
“While powerful cat #5 Hurricane Melissa is heading to Jamaica, the whole area is with unprecedented record heat.
“Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida.
“California homeowners face $2tr shortfall when it comes to wildfire cover.
“Exxon sues California over climate laws, alleging free speech violations…
“Cranberry Farmers Consider Turning Bogs Into Wetlands as Temperatures Rise…
“Steinbach on track for wettest fall on record [Manitoba].
“Climate change is wreaking havoc on World Cultural Heritage sites, study finds…
“COP30 Climate Summit Could Set Global Sustainable Biofuels Target…
“I can’t recall seeing a global heatwave on this scale before.
“‘Canaries in a Coal Mine’ and ‘Windows of Opportunity’ and ‘Ticking Time Bombs’, Oh My!
“The extent of sea ice on our planet is still the 3rd lowest on record for this time of year. Unfortunately, as a result of the U.S. government shutdown, there is no data to assess last month’s average global ice volume/thickness (provided by GIOMAS). [Zack Labe]
“New study by Falkena et al. shows that most climate models don’t capture the established key mechanism that can destabilize the North Atlantic subpolar gyre. 
“Ireland’s oldest animal offers clues to Atlantic Ocean current changes [Ocean Quahog Clam].
“Intensifying summer heat drives spike in compensation claims on London’s railways…
“Scientists in Switzerland say 1.5C climate change goal is out of reach: Survey…
“August in October: warm ‘terral’ wind brings record-high 35C [95F] to Malaga province, the warmest in Spain.
“One year on, victim of Valencia floods found buried in mud,..
“The search for the person who disappeared in the flood in Foça, Izmir [Turkey], continues…
“Cyprus races to install desalination units as country faces severe water shortage…
“Floods, infrastructure, and property values: The risk investors can no longer ignore…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SOUTH AFRICA:
“Tigris River facing ‘environmental genocide’: Iraqi MP.
“Isfahan official warns of drinking water crisis within 45 days [Iran].
“Balochistan facing acute water crisis as groundwater levels drop rapidly [Pakistan].
“Indian Farmers Struggle as Climate Change Warps Landscape…
“India trials Delhi cloud seeding to clean air in world’s most polluted city…
“Chennai’s Marina Beach Is Covered In Toxic Foam Extending To 1.5 Km Of City’s Shoreline; What You Should Know…
“EXTRAORDINARY RECORD HOT NIGHTS ALL OVER ASIA:
“Harmful Heat: Climate Change’s Impact on Crop Yields and Quality in Japan,
“South Korea’s fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
“Torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Fengsheng’s circulation has submerged many areas in Hue City in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue [Vietnam].
“Malaysia floods force thousands to evacuate…
“INDONESIA ENDLESS RECORD HEAT:
“AUSTRALIA ENDLESS RECORD HEAT. More and more records keep falling in this weeks-long unprecedented October heat wave:
“NEW ZEALAND HISTORIC HEAT:
“Fears highly contagious virus spreading after hundreds of seal pups found dead…
“Whale and Dolphin Migrations are Being Disrupted by Climate Change…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN OCEANIA:
“Córdoba suffers a new forest fire, this time in Traslasierra: three in a month, with more than 5000 hectares devastated [Argentina].
“Climate change is turning global wildfires into monsters…
“Tropical Storm Melissa, soon a hurricane, brings death, floods to Caribbean.
“The heavy rains in October in Mexico exceeded Conagua’s forecasts…
“Critical Florida corals now ‘functionally extinct’ due to off-the-charts ocean temperatures.
“Fight over water intensifies as Colorado River dries up.
“Could climate change create a new dust bowl?
“Marine heatwave over Pacific Ocean could lead to flooding in north-west.
“Cambridge Bay cabins battle permafrost thaw [Nunavut, Canada].
“World’s longest woolly rhino horn discovered in melting Siberian permafrost…
“Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling…
“Humans Think They Can Control the Climate Thermostat. That’s a Problem for Climate Policy. The cessation and mass removal of emissions would not simply turn back the clock…
“45 climate goals, 0 on track: The Earth’s failing report card.
“Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels…
“A look at the globally averaged sea surface temperature over the last three months relative to each other July-August-September period since 1854. This warming trend has far-reaching impacts.
“Ice-free conditions continue in the Barents Sea region of the Arctic Ocean. 
“Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time after the country experienced record-breaking heat this spring.
“Penguin and Club bars now use chocolate flavour coatings as climate disruption sparks soaring cocoa prices to squeeze UK imports, forcing a global rethink…
“The driest spring and summer since 1976 [also hottest summer on record] is putting long-term pressure on water supplies in the East of England…
“Wildfires have consumed vast chunks of Ukraine. Is Russia deliberately fuelling the flames?
“EU to exempt small farmers from deforestation law…
“”We lost everything,” the impressive images of the Sanary-sur-Mer market shaken by storms [France]…
“Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday.
“Report warns Morocco’s farmers face mounting climate risks.
“Powerful hot berg winds blew towards South Africa’s coast today with temperatures locally >40C [104F].
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN TANZANIA:
“Silent mental health crisis among Kenyan farmers amid climate change…
“From fertile plains to barren fields, Iraq’s cradle of civilisation faces an existential environmental crisis…
“Extreme heat stressing garment factories, putting workers at risk [India]…
“Heavy rain triggers red alert in eight Tamil Nadu districts.
“Ghost nets entangling turtles, marine life in Sri Lanka’s waters.
“Record heat continues in BANGLADESH & MYANMAR:
“Record Autumn Rains Swamp Harvest in China’s Grain-Belt Provinces.
“Japan uses “diplomatic muscle” to push carbon capture as fossil fuel panacea…
“Flash floods hit Khao Lak tourist hub in Phang Nga, forcing hundreds to flee [Thailand]…
“Record hot nights continue unabated in SE Asia, minimums still >28C [82.4F] in the Spratly Islands (Vietnam) and Philippines (Cuyo and Roxas)!
“‘We are now fighting back’: Philippines typhoon survivors to sue Shell for climate harms…
“Indonesia’s most vulnerable push for nation’s first Climate Justice Bill.
“The outback town of Birdsville saw the mercury skyrocket to 46 [114.8F] degrees Celsius on Tuesday afternoon, making it Queensland’s hottest October day on record.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN AUSTRALIA – insane Minimum 30.1 [86.2F] Brewon is NEW SOUTH WALES HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT EVER.
“Record heat and gale-force winds fuel wildfires across Australia, New Zealand.
“Weather live updates: Extreme winds leave 90,000 homes without power, roofs ripped off, trees and powerlines downed [NZ]…
“Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil…
“Storm Melissa causes flooding in La Guajira and threatens the Colombian Caribbean…
“Pemex pipeline spill contaminates Mexican river after torrential rains.
“New Mexico villages face flooded homes, poisoned wells years after wildfire.
“It’s the driest start to fall and second hottest October in Austin’s recorded history.
“Record October rainfall in Utah sets stage for strong spring runoff…
“Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research shows [US].
“Star-studded Malibu is DYING with just four permits granted to rebuild fire-ravaged enclave and property prices tumbling by up to 60%.
“Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York…
“Maine rivers hit record lows and wells run dry as drought tightens grip on state…
“Task force aims to move those displaced by ex-typhoon in Alaska from shelters to hotels, rentals…
“The next deadly climate disaster could wipe out glacier-chasing cruise ships…
“World stuck on mapping methane emissions, not tackling them, UN warns…
“I’m dumbfounded every time I see this 800,000 year methane graph.