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“Global use of coal hit record high in 2024…
“The report painted a grim picture of the world’s chances of avoiding increasingly severe impacts from the climate crisis. Countries are falling behind the targets they have set for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which have continued to rise, albeit at a lower rate than before.”
“No major banks have yet committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal, research finds…
“Most banks that have recently updated their climate policies have weakened them, according to the research by the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).”
“Catastrophe Bonds’ Huge Market Gains Put Reinsurers on Backfoot…
“Industry losses tied to extreme weather events are set to exceed $150 billion this year, which is well above the historical average, according to risk modeler Verisk. Since 2023, meanwhile, the market for so-called cat bonds has grown by well over 50% to $55 billion, estimates provided by insurance broker Aon Plc show.”
“China’s Rare Earth Magnets Exports Slump as Market Fears Crunch…
“The drop in September exports could deepen going forward, after China earlier in October expanded the list of rare earth elements under export control and added curbs on manufactured products that have used Chinese refining and magnet-making technology, in a move that further tightens China’s grip on the critical materials market.”
“Nexperia crisis: how US-China tensions disrupt a global chip supply chain…
“The ongoing dispute between China and the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia has highlighted how geopolitical tensions can disrupt an otherwise smooth global supply chain, according to analysts.”
“US-China now in a ‘very different kind of trade war’, experts warn…
“…Beijing seems to be prepared to “decouple” from the US more than ever, a significant change in mentality, as, in the past, the standard response to the idea was that it would be a “lose-lose” situation for both countries, Liang told Al Jazeera.”
“US offers nuclear energy companies access to weapons-grade plutonium.
“The US has offered energy companies access to nuclear waste that they can convert into fuel for advanced reactors in an attempt to break Russia’s stranglehold over uranium supply chains.”
“The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has warned recent events in US private credit markets have worrying echoes of the sub-prime mortgage crisis that kicked off the global financial crash of 2008…
“When a mortgage-lending frenzy ended in a housing market bust in the US from summer 2007, it kicked off a wave of financial turmoil.”
“Bad debt ‘cockroaches’ signal new threats to the global economy…
“Evidence is mounting that we are approaching danger again, with revelations of bad debt exposure for regional and investment banks as a consequence of two bankruptcies.”
“…bubble talk has broken confinement. Investors are already talking about what they may be able to salvage from it when it bursts. And still, markets are humming along just fine. This is not complacency, as such. That implies a lack of awareness about the horrors lurking in the darkness. It is more of an explicit decision to ignore the obvious potential downsides and carry on regardless.”
“Stock market concentration has reached 1800s levels:
“Information Technology & Communications stocks now reflect a record 45% of total US market cap. This percentage has DOUBLED over the last 10 years. Tech is now larger than Energy & Materials, which together accounted for 41% of the market at their 1950s peak.
“The last time any industry had such dominance was the transport sector in the 1880s. In other words, the market is the least diversified in ~140 years.” [Kobeissi Letter]
“Americans can’t afford their cars any more and Wall Street is worried.
“High levels of auto loan delinquencies are a clear sign of stress among lower and middle income households, says Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics… “That should send off alarm bells,” says Zandi – particularly considering unemployment is still relatively low at 4.3pc.”
“States across the US warn millions will lose food stamp benefits in a week due to government shutdown.
“Roughly 42 million low-income Americans who receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits, also known as SNAP, will likely see their aid disrupted next month if Congress does not resolve its budget stalemate.”
“Fears of heat-rationing for millions in US as shutdown delays energy aid…
“Millions of Americans face having to ration heating this winter as the US federal government shutdown and mass layoffs by the Trump administration cause unprecedented delays in getting energy assistance aid to low-income households, a group that helps people pay energy bills has warned.”
“Infectious diseases are killing deer and risking rural US economies: ‘You smell the dead everywhere’…
“Chronic wasting disease (CWD) and epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) are killing wild deer in greater numbers in dozens of rural counties across the midwest that depend on the industry.”
“‘Widow-Maker’ Trade Becomes World Beater as Japan Bonds Sink…
“Japan’s 30-year bond yields hit an all-time high this month. An S&P gauge of futures linked to the bonds has dropped around 2% this year. The selloff has become so bad that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has labeled Japan “a net exporter of bearish shocks” in the global debt market.”
“Why thousands are queuing for hours in central Sydney to buy gold…
“AMP’s chief economist, Shane Oliver, has been warning for two weeks that exploding queues could be a sign the market is becoming speculative and vulnerable to a correction. Since then the queues continued to grow and the price kept soaring, but he has stood by that warning.”
“Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters burn vehicle, attack police in Dublin.
“At least 1,000 protesters have clashed with police in southwest Dublin, throwing bottles and launching fireworks at authorities during anti-immigration demonstrations sparked by allegations of an attack on a young girl.”
“Highest September borrowing since 2020 and debt interest payments surge ahead of budget [UK].
“The extended build-up has been dominated by talk of which taxes are to rise in order to restore headroom against the rules Rachel Reeves has set herself amid talk of a black hole of up to £30bn.”
“Debt warning as homeowners juggle multiple credit cards [UK]…
“Ryan McGrath, director of second charge mortgages, said: “Homeowners are increasingly turning to short-term credit like multiple credit cards and overdrafts to fund major purchases, but while these options may offer convenience, they often come with high interest rates, fees and can lead to long-term financial strain when minimum payments aren’t met.”
“France’s inability to get its public finances in order has already drawn increasing concern. As one of the pillars of the European Union and the euro area, France faces a crisis that would make Greece’s troubles seem like a minor stumble.”
“ECB’s Lane flags dollar risk for banks amid tariff turmoil.
“Euro zone banks may come under pressure if U.S. dollar funding – the lifeblood of financial markets – were to dry up, the European Central Bank’s chief economist Philip Lane said on Tuesday amid concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.”
“Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout.
“Russian attacks killed four people and left hundreds of thousands without power and many without water in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region on Tuesday, Moscow’s latest salvo in a campaign to break its neighbour’s energy system ahead of winter.”
“Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says he did not want ‘wasted’ meeting with Putin after talks cancelled…
“The President said preparatory talks between senior US and Russian officials showed that the gap between the two countries was too large to begin negotiations over ending the conflict.”
“Russian Regions Face Deepening Budget Crisis as Reserves Run Dry.
“Russia’s regions are facing a looming fiscal crisis as falling tax revenues and mounting expenses have forced local governments to exhaust nearly all their financial reserves, according to data reviewed by the Expert RA ratings agency.”
“Russia’s central bank sees mysterious $13.6 bln foreign currency surge…
“Susin suggested this could be Rosneft’s five-year advance, consistent with previous payments in 2015 and 2020. Between 2013 and 2015, the oil giant received similar advances from CNPC, totaling $35 billion.”
“North Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears…
“The launch of missiles on Wednesday morning comes a week before Chinese President Xi Jinping, United States President Donald Trump, and other world leaders gather in the South Korean city of Gyeongju for the APEC summit.”
“Thai Woes Deepen as BOT Warns of Third-Quarter GDP Contraction.
“Thailand’s central bank warned the tariff-hit country is suffering a deeper-than-expected downturn, with the economy having likely posted its first quarterly contraction since the end of 2022.”
“‘Illegal in own homes’: Afghan refugees caught in Pakistan-Taliban tensions…
““In my life, I visited Afghanistan only once, for two weeks in 2013. Apart from that, none of my family have ever gone back,” Meer told Al Jazeera. “How can I uproot everything when we were born here, lived here, married here, and buried our loved ones here?””
“Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite.
“Three senior Iranian officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tehran believes the U.S., its Western allies and Israel are intensifying sanctions to fuel unrest in Iran and jeopardise the very existence of the Islamic Republic.”
“Gaza health crisis will last for ‘generations’, WHO chief warns…
“Asked about the situation on the ground, he said Gazans had experienced famine, “overwhelming” injuries, a collapsed healthcare system, and outbreaks of disease fuelled by the destruction of water and sanitation infrastructure.”
“The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that only 21 per cent of the $1.4 billion humanitarian response requested by NGOs for Somalia has been funded this year, approximately half the level of last year. Aid cuts have led to the closure of 170 clinics across Somalia…”
“Egypt underscores Red Sea sovereignty amid Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions…
“Ethiopia, long landlocked since Eritrea’s independence in 1993, has openly pursued ambitions to reassert its presence on the Red Sea. Addis Ababa views current circumstances as favourable to achieving this goal, especially after completing and operating the Renaissance Dam, despite objections from downstream states Egypt and Sudan.”
“Civilians in Sudan’s al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger.
“Residents of Sudan’s besieged city of al-Fashir have been taking refuge in underground bunkers to try to protect themselves from drones and shells after intensifying attacks on displacement shelters, clinics and mosques.”
“Cameroon arrests at least 20 protesters as tensions escalate after presidential election.
““The government watches with concern acts of provocation and disorder carried out by some trouble makers,” he said, claiming that those arrested were being manipulated by some political actors.”
“Tensions mount as Alassane Ouattara seeks fourth term in Ivory Coast vote…
“All protests have now been banned by the government. In another sign of a crackdown on free speech and dissenting voices, leaders of two opposition parties alleged that security personnel ransacked their homes this month, without a search warrant.”
“Morocco military spending soars amid tensions with Algeria…
“Observers believe that poor relations with Algeria as well as security threats in the region have driven Morocco to pursue a strategy based on acquiring advanced weapons, increasing domestic military production, and reducing dependency on certain partners.”
“Military briefing: the US naval and special forces build-up off Venezuela…
“…[the US] is showcasing a selection of assets designed for flexibility, keeping US President Donald Trump’s military options open should he wish to take action beyond blowing up small boats. “The capabilities that the US has do give policymakers choices,” said Seth Jones, a former US Special Operations Command official.”
“Javier Milei faces his most dangerous moment yet…
“Two years after his election as Argentina’s president, Javier Milei faces a make-or-break moment. A close-fought midterm election on October 26th could spell disaster for his radical reform programme if his party performs poorly in congressional ballots. Argentina’s currency, the peso, is overvalued and under heavy strain.”
“Brazil’s corporate bond market rocked by credit concerns.
“A series of blow-ups in Brazil’s corporate bond market has pushed up dollar borrowing costs across Latin America’s biggest economy, drawing parallels with the jitters in US credit following the collapse of auto parts group First Brands.”
“Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests…
““The state of emergency approved by the council of ministers will take effect at midnight on Wednesday and will last for 30 days in metropolitan Lima and Callao,” Jeri said in an address to the nation on state television.”
“Ecuador’s Declining Oil Output Threatens to Spark an Economic Crisis…
“The last decade has been especially grueling for Ecuador’s economically vital oil industry… The sharp decline in oil production is weighing heavily on government finances at a time of increased spending due to a national security crisis.”
“AI is suffering ‘brain rot’ as social media junk clouds its judgment…
“The results were striking. When models were trained entirely on junk data, their reasoning accuracy fell from 74.9 to 57.2… The study also found traces of “dark traits”, including increased tendencies resembling narcissism and psychopathy, in the behaviour of models trained on engagement-heavy data.”
“…The fundamental issue, Kosmyna says, is that as soon as a technology becomes available that makes our lives easier, we’re evolutionarily primed to use it. “Our brains love shortcuts, it’s in our nature. But your brain needs friction to learn. It needs to have a challenge.””
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“Code UFB!!!
“The currently predicted October 25th global anomaly is 1.28°C (1981-2010 baseline). The “delta” between the 1981-2010 baseline and the 1850-1900 baseline for October 25th is 0.62°C.
“Adding, we get 1.28°C + 0.62°C = 1.90°C above the pre-industrial baseline.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Record warm conditions continue in the northernmost portions of the Arctic Ocean, near the North Pole. This anomalous warmth is forecast to continue over the next week or so too. [Zack Labe].”
“Scottish megafarms fuel another rise in deadly ammonia emissions.
“Ammonia pollution is particularly dangerous when released into the atmosphere and when it combines with other pollutants to create PM2.5, one of the world’s most deadly air pollutants. Exposure is particularly bad for your heart and lungs…”
“Extreme weather is set to add HUNDREDS to your grocery bills: Prices for butter, beef, milk, coffee and chocolate soar by 15.6% – and experts say the worst is yet to come [UK]…
“Alternating periods of drought, extreme heat, and heavy rainfall are wreaking havoc for farmers in the UK and around the globe. Now, a study conducted by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed how these conditions are trickling down to consumers.”
“Another crop that didn´t fare that well was sunflowers, one of the most characteristic plants in the summerly French countryside. The harvest is expected to reach 1.5 million tons, just 1.7% less than in 2024 however already 18% under the 5 year average…”
“One dead after rare tornado topples construction cranes near Paris.
“A tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday, toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said. The town of Ermont, about 20km (13 miles) north-east of Paris was worst hit…”
“Top Swiss politician warns of ‘inevitable’ glacier collapse.
“Surveillance of the village of Blatten enabled some people to be evacuated. But the melting permafrost will inevitably lead to more glaciers collapsing and more rocks falling, Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider told the UN in Geneva on Monday.”
“SPAIN: 100% of the days of October with >30C (31/37C). ITALY: Lowest October national maximum in history and below that of JANUARY (30.6C 1962)! CROATIA: for some stations, inc. Dubrovnik, first colder than average month since May 2023.”
“Spain’s Costa Blanca set to sizzle in record late October temperatures.
“THE State Meterological Agency(Aemet) says that temperatures could hit over 35C in parts of Alicante province later this week. Aemet believes that record values could be set for the time of the year- ever since current measuring systems were adopted in 1950.”
“Ghana’s bodies of water are being poisoned by mercury and cyanide. Babies are being born with severe health conditions. And now a chorus of voices is demanding the president invoke emergency powers to stop it.
“The culprit is galamsey—a local term for illegal small-scale mining that has transformed fertile farmland and pristine rivers across Ghana into toxic wastelands.”
“A few hours after recording its hottest October day in history with 34.9C [94.8F], The Cameroonian port has just recorded its October hottest night with a Minimum of 25.6C.”
“Nationwide water emergency urged as Iraq’s reserves plunge to 8%.
“Baghdad must declare a nationwide “water emergency” as drought is depleting reservoirs, crippling agriculture, and threatening food security, an Iraqi lawmaker pressed on Monday. Iraq’s strategic water reserves have dropped to just 8%, while inflows from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers stand at only 27% of last year’s levels…”
“Drought, sand storms and evacuations: How Iran’s climate crisis gets ignored.
“Tehran—home to more than 10 million people—is facing one of its worst water shortages in decades. Dams near the capital are at their lowest levels for nearly 70 years—the Karaj dam (one of the city’s major suppliers), which has 25 million cubic meters of water storage, is 86% empty.”
“India among hardest hit as extreme heat worsens since 2015…
“Since 2015, the additional 0.3°C of warming has already caused an average of 11 more hot days per year globally. In a 2.6°C world, that number could rise to 57 extra hot days annually compared with today, and at 4°C, to 114 more hot days.”
“The Han River basin in central China received three times more precipitation than average from September to October, and the water level of the Danjiangkou Reservoir in the middle reaches of the Han River hit a record high.”
“While a cold front is advancing, the heat is being squeezed south of the Yangtze River. Minimums locally >28C and maxes >35C; 35.5C [95.9F] at Fuzhou is its 75th day >35C of the year and latest for any Chinese provincial capital: historic.“
“Abnormal weather reshapes Korea marine disaster map with record heat and cold pools.
“The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries National Institute of Fisheries Science said on Oct. 20 that an analysis of the causes and characteristics of fisheries disasters that occurred in Korea’s seas this year showed that, due to abnormal weather from climate change, marine environments and fisheries disasters displayed markedly different patterns by sea area.”
“Tropical Storm Fengshen Ravages Philippines Leaving Ten Dead.
“The flooding was so severe that Roxas City, which had recorded only 305 millimeters of rain in the first half of October, was deluged by nearly 400 millimeters [15+ inches] in a single day—more than the city’s typical monthly total for October, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer.”
“Central Vietnam braces for 900 mm of rain over 5 days as Storm Fengshen nears.
“Central Vietnam is bracing for days of torrential rain, with some provinces expected to see rainfall surpass 900 millimeters [35.5 inches] as Storm Fengshen nears the coast and interacts with a strong cold air mass, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) said.”
“Exceptional hot nights continue all over Southeast Asia: On 15th Minimum 29.2C [84.6F] Huyen Tran, VIETNAM hottest October night in history.
“Every tropical country is the records set during the 2023/2024 Nino. In the meanwhile the NOAA has just declared another “bogus” Nina, like last one.”
“More Thai rivers and downstream communities at risk from Myanmar’s rare earth mines.
“Toxic runoff from unregulated mines in Shan and Kachin states has polluted rivers flowing into northern Thailand, causing some $40 million in losses to farming, fishing and tourism. Communities in the Thai provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are struggling with contaminated water…”
“SE ASIA RECORD HEAT – record heat never ends in THAILAND & INDONESIA:
“New October records: THAILAND: 35.0 [95F] Huai Pong; High Minimums: 27.5 Prachin Buri; 26.7 Aranya Prathet; INDONESIA: High Minimum: 27.7 Surabaya Juanda. Records have been falling in Southeast Asia since March 2023 every day.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN AUSTRALIA: unbelievable MINIMUM of 32.0C [89.6F] at Carnegie Station, WA; monthly record smashed by almost 5C!
“WORLD RECORD HOTTEST NIGHT for this time of the year (up to Oct 30th) after 1900; Min 31.7 Telfer R. Tomorrow hundreds of records and over 45C. History is being rewritten.”
“East coast to sizzle after record October temperatures in Australia’s west…
“October heat records are set to fall this week across South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales, while Sydney and Brisbane can expect peaks in the high 30s. “A very big day of weather” was expected for the south-east on Wednesday, according to Dean Narramore…”
“Brazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm.
“Brazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm. Conservationists argue president’s oil expansion plans clash with his image as a global leader on climate change. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president, has come under fire from conservationists…”
“Heavy rains cause flooding in several states across the country [Venezuela]…
“Carabobo is another affected state, in the El Rincón sector of the Naguanagua municipality, where several media outlets reported that the rain caused people to run for cover for themselves and their cars.”
“Rain emergencies in Santa Marta: two people died and severe flooding was reported [Colombia].
“Authorities are urging citizens to take precautions. In the first case, the body of a motorcyclist was reportedly found, apparently struck by lightning. The second case involved a young man who, amid the downpour, decided to swim in the Olympic-sized pool in the capital of Magdalena, and died from immersion.”
“More 90-degree days ahead this week. How close could Houston get to a new record?
“Houston’s unusually warm October is inching closer to historic territory. At Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston’s official climate site, 13 days this month have already reached at least 90 degrees. That’s remarkable for October…”
“Drought is shrinking Mississippi River levels — again. That’s a big problem for farmers…
“Decreased rainfall starting late this summer shrunk the Ohio River, the main water source of the Mississippi. Before that, Mike Steenhoek, director of Iowa-based Soy Transportation Coalition, was hoping the river could avoid a fourth consecutive year of low water levels.”
“Warming made the devastating L.A. wildfires earlier this year twice as likely and 25 times larger, according to a new report on global wildfires.
““Climate change is not only creating more dangerous fire-prone weather conditions, but it is also influencing the rates at which vegetation grows and provides fuel for the fires to spread,” said coauthor Francesca Di Giuseppe…”
“Incredible and unprecedented heat for this time of the year with temperature locally above summer averages: like 29.0C [84.2F] at St Anicet, Quebec and 28.2 Ormstown.”
“The 2025 crop of apples from Nova Scotia is smaller than the 2024 crop. “We’ve had a drought this year. Up until last week, our last major rain was in June so it’s been months without any appreciable amount of rain,” says David Parrish of Scotian Gold Cooperative.”
“Permafrost thawed by climate change threatens remote villages in Alaska.
“In the Arctic tundra of Alaska, climate change is forcing an Alaska Native village to relocate. Rising temperatures are melting the underground permafrost. The melted ice then mixes with the soil, creating unstable land the Yupʼik people call Alaskan quicksand.”
“Techno-capitalists think innovation can save the planet. But that same thinking is what got us here…
“In his dystopia [Aldous] Huxley imagined a society that only worked when the humans within it were made into something not quite human. Today, many scientists and engineers imagine a planet that has been similarly transformed: nature itself must yield to the system. We need a technological fix.”
“Fury mounts over global AI frenzy as data centres strain resources.
“When Microsoft opened a data centre in central Mexico last year, nearby residents said power cuts became more frequent. Water outages, which once lasted days, stretched for weeks. The shortages led to school cancellations and the spread of stomach bugs in the town of Las Cenizas…”
“Climate change, population growth threats as malaria fight stalls…
“”A perfect storm of climate change, rising drug and insecticide resistance, trade disruptions, and global insecurity further undermine the efficacy of malaria interventions.” …There were around 263 million cases of malaria globally in 2023, an increase of 11 million cases from the previous year.”
“UN pushes for worldwide disaster alerts as extreme weather ‘spirals’…
“The world has been rocked by numerous weather-related disasters in 2025. Huge flooding has rocked countries including Pakistan, Nigeria and South Korea. Wildfires have devastated large areas in southern Europe, as well as the US.”
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“Looks like 1.8C (and higher) over the pre-industrial baseline is incoming.
“This morning’s GFS shows the Northern Hemisphere more than 1.64°C over the 1981-2010 baseline on October 23, which is more than 2.2°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial baseline.
“The Climate 8-ball is smoking.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Recent trends in sea surface temperatures show warming around the perimeter of the Arctic Ocean in October. This is especially evident in areas with decreasing sea ice concentration/thickness (e.g., Chukchi Sea).
“For more information: doi.org/10.25923/9z9…” [Zack Labe]
“This is a national security issue!“ says Dame Angela McLean, the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser, about the collapse risk of the North Atlantic subpolar gyre.
“Session on Forecasting Arctic Tipping Points – Building an Early Warning System for Everyone, at Arctic Circle.” [Prof Stefan Rahmstorf]
“Parts of Scotland suffering significant water scarcity, warns Sepa…
“A spokesperson said: “2025 has been unusual both in scale and in the length of time dry conditions have persisted. Even now, rivers such as the Ythan continue to show stress.”
“Ukrainian potato prices rise as drought limits harvest…
“The increase is linked to drought conditions and compacted soil that limited harvesting in several regions. “This is not a second harvest. This is the first harvest that could not be fully collected due to the hard soil.”
“Sushi rice instead of potatoes? Swiss agriculture adapts to climate change…
“Higher temperatures, drought and intense, unpredictable rainfall are disrupting traditional crops, which suffer under the changing conditions. Plant diseases are spreading and yields of key food crops such as wheat and corn are declining globally.”
“France says cattle future at risk as lumpy skin virus spreads…
“The future of France’s livestock farming is under threat as the highly contagious lumpy skin disease sweeps through cattle farms for the first time in Western Europe… France is already battling the bluetongue virus affecting sheep and bovines that has spread across Europe. So are Italy and Spain, also hit by lumpy skin disease for the first time this year.”
“Europe’s climate is changing fast – here’s how it’s affecting people and the economy…
“For people living in Europe, the effects are already visible and personal. People are increasingly exposed to disease, pollution, and even premature death due to extreme weather. Homes and communities face destruction.”
“A storm leaves more than 60 liters per square meter in less than an hour and causes numerous floods in Íllora [Granada, Spain].
“Social media was filled with videos and images of the storm, especially the hail that fell during the afternoon. In Íllora, the streets were covered in hail and water was running violently through the drains…”
“Algeria now! Heavy rains, torrents, and flash floods threaten 35 states…
“Urgent warnings from the National Meteorological Office to take precautions in the coming hours. Oh God, make them rains of goodness and blessings, and benefit the people and the country. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.”
“Widespread flooding continues across Nigeria as death toll rises to 238.
“Heavy seasonal rainfall has caused widespread flooding across 27 of Nigeria’s 36 states, leading to extensive destruction of homes, farmland, and infrastructure… More than 135 000 people have been displaced, with the total number of affected individuals approaching 400 000 nationwide.”
“Record heat continues unabated in Southern Africa with scorching temperatures day and night also at high elevations. Tonight the Minimum at Letlhakane in the BOTSWANA Highlands was 25.6C [79.7F], its hottest October night on record.”
“Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years [of record-keeping].
“The highest temperature of the season was measured in Sirnak’s Silopi district, where the thermometer reached 50.5°C [122.9F] on July 25, marking a new national record for maximum temperature.”
“Iraq’s Water Salinity Crisis Devastates Farmers and Livestock…
“Last month, salinity in central Basra province climbed to around 29,000 parts per million (ppm), compared to 2,600 ppm a year ago, ministry figures showed. Freshwater should contain less than 1,000 ppm, while seawater averages 35,000 ppm, according to the US Geological Survey.”
“Extreme weather linked to child stunting in Pakistan…
“While poverty, food insecurity, and poor maternal nutrition are established causes of child stunting and wasting, the new analysis suggests climate factors like high temperatures and heavy rainfall also play a significant role.”
“Nearly half of India witnessed extreme rainfall in monsoon 2025: Climate Trends…
“Climate change has been making the southwest monsoon wetter, with five out of the last 10 seasons settling with above-normal rainfall — and in 2025 nearly 45% of the country’s landmass experienced extreme rainfall, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.”
“Japanese fear for future as summers grow longer, hotter…
“The summer of 2025 was the hottest ever recorded in Japan, with the nationwide average 2.36 degrees Celsius hotter than average since records began in 1898. The central city of Isesaki, northwest of Tokyo in Gunma Prefecture, set a new national record high of 41.8 Celsius (107.2 Fahrenheit) on August 5.”
“Thousands evacuate Philippine coast as Tropical Storm Fengshen approaches…
“Scientists warn that storms are becoming more powerful as the planet warms due to human-driven climate change. Fengshen comes as the country is still reeling from a series of major earthquakes and typhoons that killed dozens of people in recent weeks.”
“Jakarta Warns Residents as Nationwide Heatwave Pushes Temperatures to 37.6°C [99.7F].
“The Jakarta provincial government is stepping up its response to extreme heat, launching weather modification efforts, accelerating tree-planting programs, and warning residents to limit outdoor activity as temperatures in the capital hit 35 degrees Celsius this week.”
“Northern Australia mining operations impacted by 4 million lightning strikes, severe heatwaves and fires…
“Intense thunderstorms have lit up the north Australian skies over the past week as a broad horseshoe shaped low pressure trough extended across the country. DTN APAC’s Total Lightning Network (TLN) detected over 4 million lightning strikes across Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia over the past week.”
“October heat records could tumble in multiple states as hot weather sweeps east through central Australia.
“Oodnadatta in SA is forecast to hit a stifling 45C on Monday, while Birdsville in Queensland is expected to swelter through a five-day stretch of 40C+ temperatures… “Severe” thunderstorms, with potential “giant hail”, could strike south-east Queensland and north-east NSW on Saturday.”
“Scientists Warn About the ‘Greenlandification’ of Antarctica…
“Physics is physics. As the planet heats up, more ice will melt at both poles, and recent research shows that Antarctica’s ice caps, glaciers and floating ice shelves, as well as its sea ice, are just as vulnerable to warming as the Arctic.”
“Climate whiplash effects due to rapidly intensifying El Niño cycles…
“”In a warmer world, the tropical Pacific can undergo a type of climate tipping point, switching from stable to unstable oscillatory behavior. This is the first time this type of transition has been identified unequivocally in a complex climate model,” says Prof. Malte F. STUECKER, lead author of the study…”
“Mystery heatwave warms N Pacific Ocean to new record.
“The waters of the north Pacific have had their warmest summer on record, according to BBC analysis of a mysterious marine heatwave that has confounded climate scientists. Sea surface temperatures between July and September were more than 0.25C above the previous high of 2022…”
“Typhoon disaster in Western Alaska raises questions around the region’s future…
“Coastal erosion, permafrost thaw, sea-level rise, intrusion of saltwater into freshwater systems – are combining with storm surges to dramatically transform the coastal area, damaging communities and the food resources that have sustained Yup’ik people for centuries…”
“Salmon advocates are warning the species could face extinction on the Columbia River [Oregon] as they urge a federal court to approve changes to dam operations.
“Environmental groups and the state of Oregon filed an injunction on Tuesday seeking to force federal dams on the lower Snake and Columbia Rivers to lower reservoirs and increase the amount of water they spill downstream, reported OPB.”
“Parched Texas Is Giving Water Away to Oil, Gas and AI…
“Water supplies in South Texas, already stretched thin after a seven-year dry spell, are being further strained by thirsty oil refineries, petrochemical plants and other energy-related industries that have boomed in Corpus Christi in recent years…”
“Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings…
“Authorities continue to describe the days of torrential rain last week that set off landslides and river flooding as unpredictable. Residents talk about never having seen anything like it. But researchers say what was considered normal before no longer exists because climate change has accelerated these events and made them more frequent.”
“Another crisis is driving Cubans to despair: More than three million suffer from water shortages on the island.
“Government authorities acknowledge that the country is experiencing ‘a very complex situation’ caused by drought and problems with the water system’s infrastructure. Some communities in Eastern Cuba have been without water for about five months.”
“Doctors from the IPK report on the spread of chikungunya and dengue in Cuba
“The spread of chikungunya and dengue in Cuba is attributed to uncontrolled urbanization, lack of water, and warm climate, specialists assert. The IPK warns about the vulnerability of children and the elderly. Hospitals are overwhelmed.”
“CARIBBEAN NEVER ENDING RECORD HEAT – absolute insanity going on in the Carib with records smashed every single day in all the area.
“Yesterday brutal Minimum of 28.0C [82.4F] – BARBADOS HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT IN HISTORY. All 2023/2024 Nino records in the tropics are being pulverized one by one.”
“Conred reports flooding in Santa Rosa and Quetzaltenango [Guatemala].
“The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) reported on its social media channels about damage reported in various parts of the country due to recent rains…”
“One person dead, landslides, flooding, and vehicles swept away by rivers: rains wreak havoc in the capital.
“Tegucigalpa, Honduras.— Several hours of intense rain left numerous tragedies in the municipality of the Central District and its surrounding areas on Thursday, October 16, causing mourning, fear, and leaving dozens of families homeless.”
“Floods hit Guanacaste and San José: CNE reports 152 emergencies on Thursday [Costa Rica]…
“According to Walter Fonseca, director of Risk Management at the National Commission for National Renewable Energy (CNE), the intense downpours caused flooding in homes, rivers to overflow, and public roads to be affected. “Yesterday’s heavy rains recorded high amounts in a short period, even exceeding 100 mm,” Fonseca said.”
“Rains have hit Mérida and Barinas again in recent hours, causing damage to homes, roads, and public services [Venezuela]…
“The rains also caused landslides that forced the temporary closure of Highway 008, along the tunnel section leading to El Vigía. In the municipality of Campo Elías, especially in Ejido, the rains were accompanied by hail and lightning.”
“UN warns Colombia over mercury contamination in Atrato River…
“The United Nations warned that mercury contamination from illegal gold mining in Colombia’s Atrato River basin has created a “serious and ongoing human rights crisis,” threatening the health and survival of Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities who depend on the river for food, water and culture.”
“Illegal gold mining devastates 875,000 rai of Peru’s Amazon rainforest…
“Gold prices have surged past US$4,000 due to growing global concerns over financial instability. Indigenous groups have warned that armed groups are increasingly destroying forests and polluting rivers in pursuit of precious gold, turning once-dense green rainforest into barren land, with grey soil and stagnant green pools.”
“Bolivian city buried in hail after massive thunderstorm sweeps through…
“”This year is an atypical, very problematic year,” Torres Terzo said. “We’ve had fires, now we have ice.” In the video released by the city on Facebook, people were using shovels to lift the hail from the ground.”
“Four national parks are fighting wildfires simultaneously: in Córdoba, 6,000 hectares have already been destroyed [Argentina].
“This concerning national scenario is exacerbated by high temperatures and drought that complicate the work of the firefighters… “To make matters worse, the national government defunded the Forest Law and the National Fire Management Fund.””
“The world’s oceans are losing their greenness owing to global heating, according to a study that suggests our planet’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide could be weakening…
“The findings, which also have alarming implications for oxygen levels and food chains, are based on a ground-breaking study of daily chlorophyll concentrations in low- to mid-latitude oceans from 2001 to 2023.”
“Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure [possibly good news re loss of dimming from aerosols]…
“US President Donald Trump had called the plan a “green scam” and representatives of his administration had threatened countries with tariffs if they voted in favour of it. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the outcome a “huge win” for Trump.”
“Majority of corporate carbon credits from tarnished project deemed bogus.
“After a two-year probe, the world’s largest certifier of carbon offsets has determined that most of the credits from a massive forest-protection project in Zimbabwe, which powered green claims of Volkswagen, Gucci, Nestle and McKinsey & Co., failed to benefit the atmosphere.”
“In a recent analysis, her team found, for example, that many certification programs underestimate the risk of wildfire or disease, which can kill trees. Or they don’t adequately account for the possibility that protecting trees in one area could increase logging in another.”
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“When your year runs from September to October, this is what annual temperatures up to 2025 look like.
“We are reaching the point that anyone eyeballing graphs can see acceleration of global warming.
“No more statistics and natural variability corrections needed.” [Leon Simons]
“Climate change in the Arctic: How melting ice is causing Greenland to ‘shrink’…
“New research from DTU Space, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, says the Danish territory is being “twisted, compressed and stretched” while also slowly drifting northwest.”
“Here’s a closer look at the record low sea ice conditions around Svalbard.
“The ice edge is still close to the 85°N line of latitude along the Atlantic front. That’s a lot of open water into the Barents Sea region! Data from AMSR2.” [Zack Labe]
“UK must prepare for 2C of global warming by 2050, climate advisors warn…
“It also warns that contingency planning should be in place for a worst-case scenario of 4C warming above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. However, this does not necessarily mean the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C is out of reach.”
“Thirsty AI mega projects raise alarm in some of Europe’s driest regions…
“Major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Meta have invested billions of U.S. dollars in new facilities in Spain, for instance, while Google has plans to develop three hubs in Greece’s Attica region.”
“33.8C in Spain, 33.5C in Portugal, 41C in Algeria, 37C in Morocco. Spain had >30C / 86F 14 days out of 14 this month also in the NORTH. Today another 32.0C at Ourense, Galicia . Summer heat will continue until almost the end of October!.”
“Rising heat may bring tropical pests to South Africa’s farms, experts warn.
“Experts have warned of the impact of hotter temperatures on South African agriculture. This would include the southward movement of pests from tropical areas into the country. Severe heatwaves of just two days could ruin entire crops.”
“Early snowfall and drought concerns in Türkiye: Warning issued.
“With the arrival of October, Türkiye is experiencing unusual weather events… Critical reservoirs such as Nilufer and Doganci have seen dramatic decreases in water levels. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality has urged residents to conserve water and avoid unnecessary usage.”
“The heat persists from Middle East all the way to Oceania. Remarkable heat in CENTRAL ASIA: 35.6C [96.1F] Serhetabat, TURKMENISTAN 630m asl. That’s an average July maximum temperature. Record heat as far as West Papua, INDONESIA! 37.3 Tenah Merah October record.”
“Agriculture Ministry advisor Mahdi Dhamad al-Qaisi told Shafaq News that this year’s summer agricultural plan banned rice cultivation, which consumes large amounts of water, as part of efforts to address the shortage.”
“Iran faces critical water crisis after driest year in five decades…
“Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi highlighted the role of climate change in intensifying the crisis, stating that profound climate shifts may make life more difficult not only in Iran but across the globe. “We must accept that we live in an arid country and adapt to water scarcity,” he said.”
“Families Flee Delhi as Toxic Air Forces ‘Pollution Refugees’ to Relocate.
“For Natasha Uppal and her husband, Delhi’s toxic air became the deciding factor in one of life’s biggest choices — whether to have a child in a city where breathing clean air is a daily struggle. New Delhi, home to more than 30 million people, remains the world’s most polluted capital…”
“Floods devastate paddy crops worth Rs 50 million in Jhapa [Nepal]…
““The flood has caused widespread damage to various crops, but the destruction of rice has been the most severe,” said Bista. “Farmers are facing severe hardship as the floods have washed away paddy that was close to ripening.””
“Fuzhou had its October hottest night ever: Min 27.6C [81.7F]… New records for mid- October broken in China yesterday and today: Further increase of the heat is expected during the weekend ahead of a much awaited but short relief.”
“As global warming looms, mikan farmers switching to avocados.
“Rising temperatures are reshaping crop suitability in Japan, with projections indicating that traditional mikan cultivation areas may become increasingly unsuitable, while avocado production zones expand.”
“South Korea’s Capital Region Experiences Record Autumn Rainfall.
“This year’s summer monsoon was unusually short, but since September, rain has been falling heavily enough to warrant the term “autumn rainy season.” Meanwhile, Jeju Island experienced its latest-ever tropical night.”
“After a suffocating hot and humid night, Sogwipo (Jeju Island) rose today to 32.3C [90F]. Its Hottest October day in history. Mid October and still AC 24/7. Never happened anything like this. And next days won’t be better. Full summer.”
“Woman trapped in collapsed building as storm hits Kuala Langat [Malaysia]…
“Earlier, videos and images of a storm and a ‘tornado-like storm’ that struck a primary school in Banting, Kuala Langat, went viral on social media. Several clips and photos showed severe damage to the school…”
“Tropics keep breaking records everywhere. Today New October records: INDONESIA: 35.8 [96.4F] Bengkulu High Min 27.3 Ranai; PHILIPPINES: High Mins: 27.6 Calayan, 26.5 Calapan; THAILAND: High Min: 27.4 Koh Samui; BANGLADESH: 37.0 Netrokona Sedar; INDIA: High Min:28.0 Golaghat.”
“A 2014 analysis of about 9,000 discarded nets that washed up on Australia’s northern coast estimated ghost nets had killed between 4,866 and 14,600 sea turtles in the year before they made land… Many nets will drift for longer than a year… “Once they’re at sea, they continue to float through the ocean, making a wall of death…””
“Long considered critical carbon sinks that mitigate climate change effects, these forests have transitioned over recent decades into net carbon sources. This shift calls into question prevailing assumptions about tropical forest resilience and carbon sequestration under future climate scenarios.”
“A coroner has expressed his “horror” about the lack of modern river gauge infrastructure around an inland NSW community three years after it was smashed by record-breaking floods.
“A coronial inquest is examining the deaths of 85-year-old Les Vugec and Diane Smith, 60, in the floods that hit Eugowra on November 14, 2022.”
“Sydney is on track to experience the hottest October on record thanks to a rare Antarctic weather event.
“The NSW capital typically experiences an average maximum temperature of 22.2 degrees during October, however Sydney has experienced far higher temperatures over the first half of this month – with the average reaching as high as 27.2 degrees.”
“Highways still closed in Waikato, Taranaki after flooding, slips [NZ].
“Several state highways across northern Taranaki and Waikato remain closed today as rising river levels threaten roads already damaged by yesterday’s heavy rainfall… Communities were cut off in parts yesterday due to torrential rain, which caused widespread road closures.”
“At least 14 people have died after torrential rainfall led to the collapse of a Venezuelan gold mine.
“The National Risk System announced on Monday that it had launched recovery efforts at the mine in the southern El Callao municipality, with bodies found in three separate shafts.”
“A week after floods, swathes of central Mexico reel from devastation.
“The stench of decay spread for several miles around Poza Rica on Wednesday, one of the areas hardest hit by last week’s torrential rains that flooded central and eastern Mexico… “A week later, this looks horrible — worse. You can’t even cross the street,” lamented Ana Luz Saucedo…”
“Upper ocean heat content is well above-average across the Caribbean and Gulf, with record-high values in parts of the western Caribbean Sea and Bay of Campeche.
“There would be plentiful fuel available to any tropical disturbance that tracks into this region next week.” [Ben Noll]
“Powerful storm leaves over 130 displaced in Tempe, Arizona.
“A powerful “microburst and thunderstorm” pushed through Tempe, Arizona, leaving more than 130 people displaced Monday afternoon, officials said. Several apartment buildings were “severely” damaged during the storm, according to the City of Tempe.”
“America’s Quiet Crisis: 10 Cities Running Out of Drinking Water…
“San Antonio, a bustling city with a rapidly growing population, is currently grappling with a significant water crisis. The primary source of its water, the Edwards Aquifer, is being depleted at an alarming rate. Recent studies showcase that the aquifer’s levels have reached historic lows…”
“Colorado asks Supreme Court to reject Nebraska water lawsuit.
“Colorado state officials on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Nebraska over its share of flows from the South Platte River, describing the legal action as a “meritless escalation.””
“Santa Monica Bay faces pollution concerns after Palisades Fire…
“Researchers are concerned about pollutants in Santa Monica Bay from recent storms and the Palisades Fire debris. Water samples show varying conditions, with some areas clearer than others, and local surfers report health issues potentially linked to contaminants.”
“Hundreds airlifted from storm-battered Western Alaska villages in historic mass evacuation.
“Hundreds of displaced residents from Kipnuk and Kwigillingok were being flown from Bethel to an American Red Cross shelter in Anchorage on Wednesday, state emergency officials said… The storm left homes uninhabitable and utilities inoperable in communities around the region.”
“CO2 from wildfires increases by 9% as climate crisis supercharges infernos.
“Intense fast-spreading fires devastated huge swathes of South America’s rainforests, dry forests and wetlands and decimated Canada’s northern forests, pushing up the levels of damaging greenhouse gases.”
“Carbon dioxide levels increase by record amount to new highs in 2024.
“Growth rates of CO2 have tripled since the 1960s, accelerating from an annual average increase of 0.8 ppm per year to 2.4 ppm per year in the decade from 2011 to 2020. From 2023 to 2024, the global average concentration of CO2 surged by 3.5 ppm, the largest increase since modern measurements started in 1957.”
“Brazil Lines Up Global Pledge on Quadrupling Clean Fuel at COP30…
“Sustainable fuels usually include liquid biofuels, biogases and green hydrogen, along with solutions like e-fuels, which are made using captured carbon dioxide and renewable electricity.”
“Megadeth perform new single “Tipping Point” live for the first time…
“Dave says about the song. “I think we’re all being pushed to the edge right now, and it’s easy to lean into that feeling. But it’s important not to let things get you down.” …It’s a song that stares into chaos and finds meaning on the other side, the sound of a band who’s seen it all and still refuses to fade.”
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“Back over 1.5°C again and on the way up.
“Coral has tipped. AMOC, Amazon, boreal forests, Antarctica, Greenland, permafrost, etc., are tipping. The Climate 8-ball says, “Not to be!”” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“None of the UN IPCC models capture what NASA satellites are seeing.
“We should assume and prepare for the worst, as there is a non-zero chance of 3°C of global warming by 2050. We better assume that it will happen and/or try to make sure that it doesn’t happen.” [Leon Simons]
“The Northern Hemisphere is warming much faster than the Southern Hemisphere and this will likely continue as particulate air pollution is being reduced.
“Air pollution masked about 1.5°C of warming over the Northern Hemisphere, where about 90% of humanity lives and grows food.” [Leon Simons]
“This last August saw a record low for average August Arctic sea-ice thickness, the first time below 1 meter, with data going back to 1979. Still waiting for September data. Will we see a new all-time record low? The Climate 8-ball is drunk again.”
“A multi-agency meeting will be held in the Highlands later to look at the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Scotland.
“It follows a series of blazes at Carrbridge and Dava in the Cairngorms national park, which landowners described as the biggest in living memory. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said this year had presented an “unprecedented” wildfire risk…”
“The team found that samples taken during the 2022 heat wave were unlike anything collected during the previous three years… The extreme heat of the 2022 heat waves, and further dry conditions in the last few years, including record-breaking weather in 2025, are likely to become the new normal in the UK…”
“Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk.
“Millions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found.”
“Wild honeybees now officially listed as endangered in the EU…
“Europe has the lowest density of free-living colonies in the world, as managed hives far outnumber wild ones. And, thanks to a recent analysis provided by our fellow assessors, we know that their numbers are declining.”
“My day dismantling a ski resort closed down by climate change.
“Our writer sees grown men cry as workers take apart pylons and lift cables in an Alpine destination that once guaranteed snow… this village – sitting at 1,275m in the Northern French Alps – has fallen victim to climate change and today, the last of its three ski lifts is being felled.”
“Serbia’s hydropower output drops to all-time low amid drought.
“Electricity production at state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije’s (EPS) hydropower plants is set to hit a historic low this year due to unfavorable hydrological conditions, caused by exceptionally low precipitation in the Drina and Danube river basins over the past 18 months.”
“Spain floods: Hundreds of cars swept away as torrential rain causes chaos in Catalonia…
“Videos shared online show muddy water surging through the towns of La Ràpita and Santa Bàrbara, flooding the ground floors of buildings, submerging roads, and damaging the rail network between southern Catalonia and Camp de Tarragona.”
“These heavy rains caused serious flooding in several regions including Al Aroui, Selouane and Bouarg within 24 hours. 66mm of rain submerged streets, houses, and vehicles. The Seloaune River overflowed, cutting off National Road No. 16 between Nador and Arekmane.”
“Floods Hit Salqin, Idlib, Syria Today — Heavy Rains Cause Chaos in Northwestern Syria.
“Severe flooding struck the town of Salqin, in Idlib Governorate, northwestern Syria, following hours of heavy rainfall. Social media videos show streets turning into rivers, with strong water currents sweeping through residential areas in Al-Farouqiyah and Al-Taloul villages.”
“…under a U.S.-based high-emission scenario, the southern provinces of Adana and Mersin may experience “Day Zero” as early as 2030, and Istanbul and the southeastern province of Diyarbakır could confront the same fate by 2050.”
“Mosul Dam, Iraq’s largest reservoir, is nearing dead storage for the first time in over 50 years, threatening to cut off downstream water flow entirely, former dam director and water expert Riyad Izz al-Din al-Nuaimi warned Monday.
“Al-Nuaimi told Shafaq News the crisis—driven by climate change, weak rainfall, and sharp declines in inflows from upstream countries, particularly Turkiye—marks Iraq’s worst water emergency in over a century.”
“Unusual hot conditions continue with abnormal hot nights for Mid October: In the Emirates Minimums >30C [86F]: 30.6 Abu Dhabi cornice; 30.3 Dubai AP; 30.2 Das Island. In IRAN tropical nights in the North >1000m asl. Totally unprecedented.”
“Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India’s sunshine [and slowing warming, I assume].
“Aerosols have reduced the amount of sunlight reaching the ground in India by about 13%, while clouds accounted for an additional 31-44% drop in surface solar radiation between 1993 and 2022…”
“Japan sets new record for latest-ever extremely hot day.
“Japan’s record for the latest date temperatures have reached 35C [95F] or higher was broken Sunday in Kagoshima Prefecture, as the western part of the archipelago was blanketed by high pressure, the weather agency said.”
“Japanese men drop gender norms to pick up parasols amid record heatwave.
“Nearly half of men surveyed online in Japan used parasols amid high summer temperatures in 2025, including many who did so for the first time this year – a sign rising heat is eroding the strong association of the sunshades with women.”
“The damaged trees of the Andong [S Korea] bushfire, which burned 1.7 times the forest of Seoul, will be transformed into premium furniture and greet world leaders at the “2025 APEC Gyeongju Summit.”
“17 types of eco-friendly premium furniture, a total of 142 pieces (worth about 300 million won), will be sponsored to major spaces such as the summit hall…”
“Pontianak today recorded a minimum temperature of 26.1C [79F], its hottest October night in history. This city in Borneo, located close to the equator line, has been breaking the hot nights records nearly every month.”
“‘Prepare to leave’: Residents cautioned as bushfires close in across Queensland, Australia.
“Residents have been told to prepare to leave after bushfires in Queensland approach homes, with fears “conditions could get worse quickly”. The Queensland Fire Department has ordered residents in New Moonta to ‘prepare to leave’ after a large and slow-moving bushfire began travelling towards Goyan Rd.”
“New Zealand accused of ‘full-blown climate denial’ over cuts to methane reduction targets.
“Environmental campaigners have accused New Zealand’s government of “full-blown climate denial” after it slashed targets for reducing emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.”
“In recent weeks, Guatemala has experienced an increase in intense rainfall, causing multiple incidents, including landslides, flooding, fallen trees, and mudslides in various regions of the country…
“For families living near rivers, ravines, or unstable slopes, the CVB official advised them to maintain constant vigilance…”
“Mexico’s Killer Floods: Death Toll Could Top 200 as Hundreds Still Missing and Thousands are Homeless.
“Officials confirmed 64 deaths and 65 missing, though student groups in Veracruz claim the real number of unaccounted people is far higher. In Poza Rica, students from the Universidad Veracruzana said that 192 of their classmates have not been located since the weekend floods.”
“Southwest US floods after two months’ worth of rain falls in just 24 hours [Globe, Arizona flooded for second time in two weeks].
“A double surge of tropical moisture from former hurricanes Priscilla and Raymond turned deserts into rivers, unleashing flash floods and forcing water rescues across the Southwest.”
“Salt Lake City on track for its rainiest October on record.
“According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Sam Webber, Salt Lake City received 3.48 inches of rain from Oct. 1 through Oct. 13. That’s more than seven times the average amount of water usually received during that timeframe.”
“Austin, Texas is having its driest start to fall in almost 70 years [warmest fall on record, too]. When is rain coming back?
“It’s been more than a month since Austin has seen any measurable rainfall. The last time the city’s main weather observation site at Camp Mabry recorded measurable rainfall, it was only 0.08 inch on Sept. 5.”
“Leaf-peeping season hampered by drought: Fall foliage dropping sooner, showing less color.
“Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast [US] and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.”
“Prairie farmer [Canada] concerned about food production as invasive weed spreads.
“Kochia weeds stand as tall as Jake Leguee’s waist at his family farm near Fillmore, Sask. This year’s lentil and flax fields, about 100 kilometres southeast of Regina, have been choked out by the invasive tumbleweed… Experts say while kochia has been confined to the southern prairies for years, it’s now rapidly spreading.”
“One killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska as search for missing continues.
“… what once was Typhoon Halong tore through remote, coastal communities, unleashed record-breaking storm surge and shoved homes completely off their foundations… Two people were still unaccounted for in Kwigillingok as of Monday, officials said.”
“End of the world as we know it: Damning new report says Earth has reached its first climate ‘tipping point’.
“The latest Global Tipping Points Report, led by the University of Exeter and released ahead of this year’s Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, says that coral ecosystems – on which about a billion people depend for food and livelihood – are now tipping into an irreversible decline.”
“‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns.
“Since 2021 when world leaders and corporate executives promised to halt deforestation, the new study found that forest loss has increased, driven by subsidies for livestock, monocrops, logging and other extractive industries.”
“COP30: Is the bioeconomy the answer to equitable prosperity?
“…The global bioeconomy could be worth trillions of dollars by 2050, ranging from food systems to medicines, materials and energy… The ability to convert biological assets into economic gains depends on intellectual property, research capacity, and access to green finance,”
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“Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica…
“Many of the seeps were found at sites that had been repeatedly studied before, suggesting they were new. This may indicate a “fundamental shift” in the methane released in the region, according to the report.”
“The Earth Is Getting Darker. That’s Not Good News…
“In 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) detailed how reduced emissions from transoceanic shipping could actually be accelerating climate change because of a sharp reduction of reflective clouds known as “ship tracks.””
“The regional level of Absorbed Solar Radiation increased by 4.2 W/m² in 20 years!!
“That’s more than the global greenhouse gas forcing increase since 1750! The 2 W/m² Net Flux increase indicates that there is a lot more regional warming in the pipeline.”
“Rising trend for warmer temperatures shows in latest monthly climate data.
“The world’s land and oceans recorded their third-highest average temperature on record for September, less than a tenth of a degree cooler than last year, with the trend showing the level rising back towards the peak.”
“Subtropical Storm Karen has formed over the far northern Atlantic.
“At 44.5°N [same latitude as Switzerland], it is by far the northernmost forming system on record in the Atlantic Basin, surpassing the previous record of 42°N by UNNAMED 1952.” [Michael Ferragamo]
“Scotland sees record-breaking October temperatures after Storm Amy…
“The John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier reported that Monday, October 6 had seen the unprecedented temperature of 20.2C [68.4F] at the warmest point of the day, breaking the town’s previous record of 19.7C, which was recorded on October 3, 1973.”
“How Northumberland town is still recovering from flooding after month of rainfall in single day.
“It’s hard to imagine, but this time last year a Northumberland town was left devastated after a month’s worth of rain fell in just one day. Businesses on and around Havelock Street in Blyth were left submerged in water…”
“England sees second worst harvest on record, analysis shows…
“Provisional data from the Environment Department (Defra) released on Thursday suggests a much worse harvest than experts had so far predicted… It comes as the second poor harvest in a row after 2024, which saw heavy rain the preceding winter hitting production of key crops including wheat and oats.”
“Red alert as Spain hit by heavy rain and flooding.
“Several regions in south-east Spain are currently under red weather warnings with torrential and slow-moving rain continuing across the next few days. Flights have been cancelled and the city of Murcia has already seen evacuations.”
“Questions loom over Albania’s forests after devastating fires…
“In some of the worst blazes to ever hit Albania, nearly 60,000 hectares (nearly 150,000 acres) — or around two percent of Albania’s landmass — burned when blazes swept across parts of southern Europe earlier this year…”
“Wildfires destroy 80,000 hectares across Türkiye this year…
““In 2025 alone, 80,000 hectares have been lost to fires. Although the year is not yet over, this is already the second-highest figure after 2021, when 139,503 hectares were burned,” said Associate Professor Serhun Sağlam from Istanbul University’s Faculty of Forestry.”
“In Africa’s Sahel, conflict and climate change force millions from their homes.
““Women and children make up 80 per cent of the displaced population, and the protection risks they face – from gender-based violence to trafficking and forced recruitment – are worsening.””
“How climate crisis is creating hellish conditions for waste pickers at Nairobi dump declared ‘full’ 24 years ago.
“You can smell the Dandora Dumpsite before you see it. The bitter scent of burning plastic, the rot of decaying food, and the unmistakable smell of raw sewage all waft their way through the streets that surround the tip…”
“Naemi Heita, IFRC Head of Delegation, Nairobi Country Cluster for Kenya and Somalia, said: “This climate-driven drought is deepening an already-complex humanitarian crisis, stripping communities of water, food, and fodder…”
“Exceptional and persistent heat in North Africa and Middle East.
“Several countries are still witnessing MINIMUM temperatures >30C [86F]: Emirates, Oman, Somalia, Djibouti and even Algeria. Such widespread minimums >30C in October has never happened before.”
“Israel’s control over occupied waters in Syrian territories highlights the intersection of water, agriculture, and security interests which result in humanitarian and water instability issues. Israel’s water hegemony is an integral aspect of Israel’s influence in the Middle East.”
“Drought-stricken Iraq sends delegation to Turkey to discuss water cooperation.
“Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein led a delegation to Turkey on Friday to discuss water issues between the two countries as Baghdad seeks to cooperate with its northern neighbor in response to the historically severe drought in the country.”
“Afghanistan is enduring its worst drought in 30 years, having recorded less than half of its usual rainfall this past winter. As the sixth most vulnerable country to climate change globally, Afghanistan’s drought poses a direct threat to farming and food security.”
“One after another, Pakistan endures successive climate disasters.
“On the morning of Aug. 15, a cloudburst that poured more than 150 millimeters (6 inches) of rain in one hour triggered a flash flood in the city of Buner, located in Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. More than 300 people died…”
“The Ganges Water Crisis , A Parched River, A Thirsty Nation.
“As the sun beats down on the ghats of Varanasi, a new, alarming sight greets pilgrims and tourists alike: vast stretches of exposed sand where the sacred Ganges should flow. This is not a seasonal dip but a manifestation of a profound national crisis.”
“Death toll rises to 40 in flood and landslide-hit Bengal.
“With the recovery of one more body during the last 24 hours, the total number deaths in the flood and landslide-affected hills, Terai and Dooars regions of West Bengal has risen to 40.”
“Beijing sees record low temperature in autumn as rain persists…
“Rainfall returned to Beijing on Friday afternoon after a brief pause, exacerbating a lingering autumn chill that has driven temperature in this season to a record low,.. The city experienced a sharp temperature drop, with the maximum falling from around 30 degrees Celsius on Oct. 1 to just 10.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday…”
“Unstoppable hazardous heat continue with temperatures today up to 38.5C [101.3F] and 25 stations breaking October heat records (6 Tmaxes+19 High Tmins). Already 3000+ records have fallen in East Asia these 10 days and MANY more are expected next week.”
“One of the most intense marine heatwaves on Earth has developed off the coasts of China and South Korea, where ocean temperatures are up to 5°C (9°F) above normal.
“NOAA has classified this event as a Category 4 (extreme) marine heatwave.” [Colin McCarthy]
“”INFINITE” SUMMER IN JAPAN – there had never been anything like this freak October in East Asia.
“More October records broken today in Japan: 33.8 Ishigaki [92.8F], 32.7 Okinoebaru, 32.8 Koniya. Next week will be MUCH hotter with hundreds of records and full summer conditions.”
“Post-typhoon floods leave 18 dead or missing in northern Vietnam, cause $207 mln in damage.
“Flooding triggered by torrential rains following typhoon Matmo has caused extensive damage across northern Vietnam localities, leaving 18 people dead or missing, hundreds of thousands of homes inundated, and infrastructure severely damaged.”
“In New South Wales max. temperatures yesterday >35C [95F] and today tropical nights in some areas. In fact, the minimum of 20.4C at Mount Seaview is the highest ever recorded in October. Next days heat wave in Western Australia with up to 44C/45C.”
“Two dead as severe weather brings down trees and powerlines in Tasmania…
“Tasmania is facing flood watches and state-wide weather warnings, with the BoM forecasting continued severe winds into Saturday morning and further rainfall forecast throughout the weekend.”
“‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival.
“Tuvalu’s Minister of Climate Change Maina Talia has told Al Jazeera that his country is fighting to stay above rising sea levels and needs “real commitments” from other countries that will allow Tuvaluans to “stay in Tuvalu” as the climate crisis worsens.”
“Guess who’s back, back again. La Niña’s back, tell a friend.
“For the fifth time in six years, La Niña is back. Is the La Niña trend being influenced by rising global temperatures? Given how important El Niño and La Niña are to weather patterns, it’s critical to figure this out!” [Ben Noll]
“At least 28 killed in heavy flooding caused by tropical storms in Mexico.
“Civil defence authorities reported intense rainfall in 31 of 32 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the centre, and the north-central state of San Luis Potosi.”
“Brutal heat today with 44.2C [111.6F] at Culiacan – HOTTEST DAY IN HISTORY for any month (world hottest place today). Since July, the North Pacific Mexico has been breaking record no-stop, continuously.”
“Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story…
“Heat exposure killed Moody a week before her 32nd birthday. She was a waitress and an aspiring social media influencer who regularly posted about her Christian faith and passion for hiking. Her death was ruled an accident by the Maricopa county medical examiner.”
“Ex-Fed Official Sees Secular ‘Shocks’ Ahead From Extreme Weather.
““Climate-related shocks are likely to be wide reaching and secular, rather than narrow and cyclical,” Stiroh said in an interview. “There’s a long-term trend, certainly on the physical risk side, that could impact bank business models.””
“Drought Deepens From Missouri to the Great Lakes, as Fields Turn Dusty and Dangerous.
“As another week passed, the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) reported further changes in drought status, as dry weather persisted across parts of the U.S. The map shows worsening drought in the Northeast and from Missouri northward to the Great Lakes states. Intense short-term drought continued to worsen in parts of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio.”
“Lake Michigan water temperature: Record warmth could impact winter weather…
“Lake Michigan right now has an overall surface temperature of 65.6 degrees. The long-term average surface water temperature for Oct. 9 is 59.4 degrees. This means Lake Michigan is now 6.2 degrees warmer than the long-term average.”
“‘Nothing to harvest’: After unprecedented wildfires, the forestry industry is forced to adapt [Manitoba].
“The 2025 wildfire season, which began in early May in the midst of a record-shattering heat wave, has seen 432 fires consume more than 2.1 million hectares of land — a surface area larger than Lake Ontario.”
“With second storm incoming, governor declares disaster in western Alaska.
“State emergency officials are deploying response teams and have requested help from the Alaska National Guard and State Defense Force… MacKay said the weather service is already shifting its focus to the upcoming storm.”
“Scientists Think Climate Change Is Causing Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Damage in Dolphins.
“A new study published in Communication Biology examining the brains of 20 common bottlenose dolphins that stranded themselves in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon between 2010 and 2019 found they showed Alzheimer’s-like brain damage.”
“More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis…
“On the eve of a key biodiversity summit in the UAE, scientists have issued a fresh warning about the health of bird populations, with 61% of assessed species now recording declines in their numbers.”
“Droughts on a Continental Scale a ‘New Normal’, Experts Warn.
“…regions that are subject to drying are growing by twice the size of California every year. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is giving rise to what researchers call “mega-drying regions” – interconnected hot spots of drought on a continental scale. “
“Destined to melt: Study warns glaciers’ ability to cool surrounding air faces imminent decline…
“The Pellicciotti group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has… demonstrated that glaciers will likely reach the peak of their self-cooling power by the next decade before their near-surface temperatures spike up and melting accelerates.”
“‘History will remember who showed up’: Prince William to attend COP30…
“Prince of Wales confirms attendance at Belém Climate Summit in move that aims to help galvanise talks. Prince William is to attend the UN’s COP30 Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, next month in a move that has been broadly welcomed by green groups and environmental campaigners.”
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“Global use of coal hit record high in 2024…
“No major banks have yet committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal, research finds…
“Catastrophe Bonds’ Huge Market Gains Put Reinsurers on Backfoot…
“China’s Rare Earth Magnets Exports Slump as Market Fears Crunch…
“Nexperia crisis: how US-China tensions disrupt a global chip supply chain…
“US-China now in a ‘very different kind of trade war’, experts warn…
“US offers nuclear energy companies access to weapons-grade plutonium.
“The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has warned recent events in US private credit markets have worrying echoes of the sub-prime mortgage crisis that kicked off the global financial crash of 2008…
“Bad debt ‘cockroaches’ signal new threats to the global economy…
“Bubble-talk is breaking out everywhere…
“Stock market concentration has reached 1800s levels:
“Americans can’t afford their cars any more and Wall Street is worried.
“States across the US warn millions will lose food stamp benefits in a week due to government shutdown.
“Fears of heat-rationing for millions in US as shutdown delays energy aid…
“Infectious diseases are killing deer and risking rural US economies: ‘You smell the dead everywhere’…
“‘Widow-Maker’ Trade Becomes World Beater as Japan Bonds Sink…
“Why thousands are queuing for hours in central Sydney to buy gold…
“Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters burn vehicle, attack police in Dublin.
“Highest September borrowing since 2020 and debt interest payments surge ahead of budget [UK].
“Debt warning as homeowners juggle multiple credit cards [UK]…
“French debt is not the only ticking time bomb.
“ECB’s Lane flags dollar risk for banks amid tariff turmoil.
“Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout.
“Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says he did not want ‘wasted’ meeting with Putin after talks cancelled…
“Russian Regions Face Deepening Budget Crisis as Reserves Run Dry.
“Russia’s central bank sees mysterious $13.6 bln foreign currency surge…
“North Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears…
“Thai Woes Deepen as BOT Warns of Third-Quarter GDP Contraction.
“‘Illegal in own homes’: Afghan refugees caught in Pakistan-Taliban tensions…
“Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite.
“Gaza health crisis will last for ‘generations’, WHO chief warns…
“Somalia faces ‘food catastrophe’ after aid cuts.
“Egypt underscores Red Sea sovereignty amid Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions…
“Civilians in Sudan’s al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger.
“Cameroon arrests at least 20 protesters as tensions escalate after presidential election.
“Tensions mount as Alassane Ouattara seeks fourth term in Ivory Coast vote…
“Morocco military spending soars amid tensions with Algeria…
“Military briefing: the US naval and special forces build-up off Venezuela…
“Javier Milei faces his most dangerous moment yet…
“Brazil’s corporate bond market rocked by credit concerns.
“Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests…
“Ecuador’s Declining Oil Output Threatens to Spark an Economic Crisis…
“AI is suffering ‘brain rot’ as social media junk clouds its judgment…
“Are we living in a golden age of stupidity?
“Code UFB!!!
“Record warm conditions continue in the northernmost portions of the Arctic Ocean, near the North Pole. This anomalous warmth is forecast to continue over the next week or so too. [Zack Labe].”
“Scottish megafarms fuel another rise in deadly ammonia emissions.
“Extreme weather is set to add HUNDREDS to your grocery bills: Prices for butter, beef, milk, coffee and chocolate soar by 15.6% – and experts say the worst is yet to come [UK]…
“Heat and drought reduce French corn harvest…
“One dead after rare tornado topples construction cranes near Paris.
“Top Swiss politician warns of ‘inevitable’ glacier collapse.
“October: huge contrasts in the Mediterranean.
“Spain’s Costa Blanca set to sizzle in record late October temperatures.
“Ghana’s bodies of water are being poisoned by mercury and cyanide. Babies are being born with severe health conditions. And now a chorus of voices is demanding the president invoke emergency powers to stop it.
“Record after record… Douala Again! [Cameroon]
“Heavy downpours in Hatay [Turkey] caused flooding and landslides in Payas and İskenderun. Streets were inundated, damaging homes and businesses. 
“Nationwide water emergency urged as Iraq’s reserves plunge to 8%.
“Drought, sand storms and evacuations: How Iran’s climate crisis gets ignored.
“India among hardest hit as extreme heat worsens since 2015…
“The Han River basin in central China received three times more precipitation than average from September to October, and the water level of the Danjiangkou Reservoir in the middle reaches of the Han River hit a record high.”
“CHINA HEAT WAVE:
“Today Seogwipo SOUTH KOREA had a minumum of 19.9C, the first no tropical night since June 23rd, after 118 consecutive tropical nights!
“Abnormal weather reshapes Korea marine disaster map with record heat and cold pools.
“Record again at the Yoron Island, JAPAN – Today 33.0C [91.4F] is the October hottest day in history.
“Tropical Storm Fengshen Ravages Philippines Leaving Ten Dead.
“Central Vietnam braces for 900 mm of rain over 5 days as Storm Fengshen nears.
“Exceptional hot nights continue all over Southeast Asia: On 15th Minimum 29.2C [84.6F] Huyen Tran, VIETNAM hottest October night in history.
“More Thai rivers and downstream communities at risk from Myanmar’s rare earth mines.
“SE ASIA RECORD HEAT – record heat never ends in THAILAND & INDONESIA:
“HISTORIC HEAT IN AUSTRALIA: unbelievable MINIMUM of 32.0C [89.6F] at Carnegie Station, WA; monthly record smashed by almost 5C!
“East coast to sizzle after record October temperatures in Australia’s west…
“Brazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm.
“Heavy rains cause flooding in several states across the country [Venezuela]…
“Rain emergencies in Santa Marta: two people died and severe flooding was reported [Colombia].
“More 90-degree days ahead this week. How close could Houston get to a new record?
“Drought is shrinking Mississippi River levels — again. That’s a big problem for farmers…
“Warming made the devastating L.A. wildfires earlier this year twice as likely and 25 times larger, according to a new report on global wildfires.
“EXCEPTIONAL SUMMER-LIKE WARMTH IN CANADA:
“Drought impacts Nova Scotia’s apple crop.
“Permafrost thawed by climate change threatens remote villages in Alaska.
“The North Pacific is warming 1,000% faster over the past 25 years than it was from 1850–2000.”
“Techno-capitalists think innovation can save the planet. But that same thinking is what got us here…
“Fury mounts over global AI frenzy as data centres strain resources.
“Climate change, population growth threats as malaria fight stalls…
“UN pushes for worldwide disaster alerts as extreme weather ‘spirals’…
“Looks like 1.8C (and higher) over the pre-industrial baseline is incoming.
“This morning’s GFS shows the Northern Hemisphere more than 1.64°C over the 1981-2010 baseline on October 23, which is more than 2.2°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial baseline.
“Recent trends in sea surface temperatures show warming around the perimeter of the Arctic Ocean in October. This is especially evident in areas with decreasing sea ice concentration/thickness (e.g., Chukchi Sea).
“This is a national security issue!“ says Dame Angela McLean, the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser, about the collapse risk of the North Atlantic subpolar gyre.
“Parts of Scotland suffering significant water scarcity, warns Sepa…
“Ukrainian potato prices rise as drought limits harvest…
“Sushi rice instead of potatoes? Swiss agriculture adapts to climate change…
“France says cattle future at risk as lumpy skin virus spreads…
“Europe’s climate is changing fast – here’s how it’s affecting people and the economy…
“A storm leaves more than 60 liters per square meter in less than an hour and causes numerous floods in Íllora [Granada, Spain].
“Algeria now! Heavy rains, torrents, and flash floods threaten 35 states…
“Widespread flooding continues across Nigeria as death toll rises to 238.
“SOUTHERN AFRICA RECORD HEAT:
“JUAN DE NOVA AGAIN! 34.3C [93.7F] today in this tiny island in the Indian Ocean is NEW OCTOBER RECORD FOR ALL SOUTHERN FRENCH TERRITORIES.
“Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years [of record-keeping].
“Iraq’s Water Salinity Crisis Devastates Farmers and Livestock…
“Extreme weather linked to child stunting in Pakistan…
“Nearly half of India witnessed extreme rainfall in monsoon 2025: Climate Trends…
“Heavy rain batters Kerala’s Idukki; Mullaperiyar dam shutters opened as water levels rise…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN JAPAN – unbelievable hot and humid night, hotter than mid summer.
“Japanese fear for future as summers grow longer, hotter…
“The most severe marine heatwave on Earth has developed off the coast of China, where ocean temperatures are up to 5.5°C (10°F) above normal.
“Thousands evacuate Philippine coast as Tropical Storm Fengshen approaches…
“SE ASIA RECORD HEAT. Thailand, Indonesia & Philippines have been breaking records since early 2023 EVERY SINGLE DAY.
“Jakarta Warns Residents as Nationwide Heatwave Pushes Temperatures to 37.6°C [99.7F].
“Northern Australia mining operations impacted by 4 million lightning strikes, severe heatwaves and fires…
“October heat records could tumble in multiple states as hot weather sweeps east through central Australia.
“Scientists Warn About the ‘Greenlandification’ of Antarctica…
“Climate whiplash effects due to rapidly intensifying El Niño cycles…
“Mystery heatwave warms N Pacific Ocean to new record.
“Typhoon disaster in Western Alaska raises questions around the region’s future…
“Salmon advocates are warning the species could face extinction on the Columbia River [Oregon] as they urge a federal court to approve changes to dam operations.
“Parched Texas Is Giving Water Away to Oil, Gas and AI…
“Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings…
“Another crisis is driving Cubans to despair: More than three million suffer from water shortages on the island.
“Doctors from the IPK report on the spread of chikungunya and dengue in Cuba
“CARIBBEAN NEVER ENDING RECORD HEAT – absolute insanity going on in the Carib with records smashed every single day in all the area.
“Conred reports flooding in Santa Rosa and Quetzaltenango [Guatemala].
“One person dead, landslides, flooding, and vehicles swept away by rivers: rains wreak havoc in the capital.
“Floods hit Guanacaste and San José: CNE reports 152 emergencies on Thursday [Costa Rica]…
“Rains have hit Mérida and Barinas again in recent hours, causing damage to homes, roads, and public services [Venezuela]…
“UN warns Colombia over mercury contamination in Atrato River…
“Illegal gold mining devastates 875,000 rai of Peru’s Amazon rainforest…
“Bolivian city buried in hail after massive thunderstorm sweeps through…
“Four national parks are fighting wildfires simultaneously: in Córdoba, 6,000 hectares have already been destroyed [Argentina].
“The world’s oceans are losing their greenness owing to global heating, according to a study that suggests our planet’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide could be weakening…
“Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure [possibly good news re loss of dimming from aerosols]…
“Majority of corporate carbon credits from tarnished project deemed bogus.
“The hidden risks of forest carbon credits.
“When your year runs from September to October, this is what annual temperatures up to 2025 look like.
“Will there be a record low global sea-ice maximum this year, beating the record low set just last year?
“Effective October 15, 2025, due to non-renewed funding, NSIDC will suspend and reduce several Ice Sheets Today tools and services…
“Climate change in the Arctic: How melting ice is causing Greenland to ‘shrink’…
“Here’s a closer look at the record low sea ice conditions around Svalbard. 
“UK must prepare for 2C of global warming by 2050, climate advisors warn…
“Thirsty AI mega projects raise alarm in some of Europe’s driest regions…
“More exceptional heat in Western Mediterranean:
“Rising heat may bring tropical pests to South Africa’s farms, experts warn.
“Early snowfall and drought concerns in Türkiye: Warning issued.
“ASIA:RECORD AFTER RECORD:
“Water shortage forces Iraq to tighten crop plan…
“Iran faces critical water crisis after driest year in five decades…
“Families Flee Delhi as Toxic Air Forces ‘Pollution Refugees’ to Relocate.
“Floods devastate paddy crops worth Rs 50 million in Jhapa [Nepal]…
“The Weihe River Basin in Shaanxi Province has experienced its largest flood in recent years, and the peak is about to flow into the Yellow River.”
“CHINA RECORD HEAT:
“As global warming looms, mikan farmers switching to avocados.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN JAPAN. Another suffocating day after a suffocating night in the South with August-like temperatures.
“South Korea’s Capital Region Experiences Record Autumn Rainfall.
“INSANE HEAT IN SOUTH KOREA:
“UNBELIEVABLE Almost 40C in Taiwan – 39.3C [102.7F] today at Wagu – TAIWANESE HOTTEST OCTOBER DAY IN HISTORY pulverized.
“Woman trapped in collapsed building as storm hits Kuala Langat [Malaysia]…
“RECORD HEAT ACROSS S/SE ASIA:
“The ocean’s ‘wall of death’…
“Australian Tropical Forests’ Biomass Becomes Carbon Source.
“A coroner has expressed his “horror” about the lack of modern river gauge infrastructure around an inland NSW community three years after it was smashed by record-breaking floods.
“Sydney is on track to experience the hottest October on record thanks to a rare Antarctic weather event.
“Highways still closed in Waikato, Taranaki after flooding, slips [NZ].
“At least 14 people have died after torrential rainfall led to the collapse of a Venezuelan gold mine.
“A week after floods, swathes of central Mexico reel from devastation.
“Upper ocean heat content is well above-average across the Caribbean and Gulf, with record-high values in parts of the western Caribbean Sea and Bay of Campeche.
“Powerful storm leaves over 130 displaced in Tempe, Arizona.
“America’s Quiet Crisis: 10 Cities Running Out of Drinking Water…
“Colorado asks Supreme Court to reject Nebraska water lawsuit.
“Santa Monica Bay faces pollution concerns after Palisades Fire…
“Hundreds airlifted from storm-battered Western Alaska villages in historic mass evacuation.
“Why are there more flooding storms? Why does my cat ignore me?
“CO2 from wildfires increases by 9% as climate crisis supercharges infernos.
“Carbon dioxide levels increase by record amount to new highs in 2024.
“Brazil Lines Up Global Pledge on Quadrupling Clean Fuel at COP30…
“Megadeth perform new single “Tipping Point” live for the first time…
“Back over 1.5°C again and on the way up.
“None of the UN IPCC models capture what NASA satellites are seeing. 
“The Northern Hemisphere is warming much faster than the Southern Hemisphere and this will likely continue as particulate air pollution is being reduced. 
“The pattern of extreme contrasts this month continues: From early cold above 50 latitude in Asia to persistent summer below 40N.
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“In contrast to the other side of the Arctic, sea ice along the Atlantic front is a record low for this time of year. 
“A multi-agency meeting will be held in the Highlands later to look at the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Scotland.
“UK heat waves overwhelm natural ecological safeguards to increase wildfire risk…
“Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk.
“Wild honeybees now officially listed as endangered in the EU…
“My day dismantling a ski resort closed down by climate change.
“Serbia’s hydropower output drops to all-time low amid drought.
“Spain floods: Hundreds of cars swept away as torrential rain causes chaos in Catalonia…
“Morocco: Devastating floods in the Nador region.
“Floods Hit Salqin, Idlib, Syria Today — Heavy Rains Cause Chaos in Northwestern Syria.
“Istanbul may face ‘Day Zero’ drought by 2050.
“Mosul Dam, Iraq’s largest reservoir, is nearing dead storage for the first time in over 50 years, threatening to cut off downstream water flow entirely, former dam director and water expert Riyad Izz al-Din al-Nuaimi warned Monday.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST:
“Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India’s sunshine [and slowing warming, I assume].
“On October 12, the Yellow River exceeded the warning level in Tongguan, Shaanxi Province, China. 
“China’s heat continued today, with Yunhe 37.5C [99.5F], the highest in China. 
“Japan sets new record for latest-ever extremely hot day.
“Japanese men drop gender norms to pick up parasols amid record heatwave.
“Seogwipo October Tropical Night Latest on Record [for the Koreas; also hottest October night; broken for the third time in a few days].
“The damaged trees of the Andong [S Korea] bushfire, which burned 1.7 times the forest of Seoul, will be transformed into premium furniture and greet world leaders at the “2025 APEC Gyeongju Summit.”
“Record heat again in INDONESIA
“‘Prepare to leave’: Residents cautioned as bushfires close in across Queensland, Australia.
“New Zealand accused of ‘full-blown climate denial’ over cuts to methane reduction targets.
“In recent weeks, Guatemala has experienced an increase in intense rainfall, causing multiple incidents, including landslides, flooding, fallen trees, and mudslides in various regions of the country…
“Mexico’s Killer Floods: Death Toll Could Top 200 as Hundreds Still Missing and Thousands are Homeless.
“Southwest US floods after two months’ worth of rain falls in just 24 hours [Globe, Arizona flooded for second time in two weeks].
“Salt Lake City on track for its rainiest October on record.
“Austin, Texas is having its driest start to fall in almost 70 years [warmest fall on record, too]. When is rain coming back?
“Leaf-peeping season hampered by drought: Fall foliage dropping sooner, showing less color.
“Prairie farmer [Canada] concerned about food production as invasive weed spreads.
“One killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska as search for missing continues.
“End of the world as we know it: Damning new report says Earth has reached its first climate ‘tipping point’.
“‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns.
“COP30: Is the bioeconomy the answer to equitable prosperity?
“Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica…
“The Earth Is Getting Darker. That’s Not Good News…
“The regional level of Absorbed Solar Radiation increased by 4.2 W/m² in 20 years!!
“Rising trend for warmer temperatures shows in latest monthly climate data.
“Subtropical Storm Karen has formed over the far northern Atlantic.
“Scotland sees record-breaking October temperatures after Storm Amy…
“How Northumberland town is still recovering from flooding after month of rainfall in single day.
“England sees second worst harvest on record, analysis shows…
“Red alert as Spain hit by heavy rain and flooding.
“Questions loom over Albania’s forests after devastating fires…
“Wildfires destroy 80,000 hectares across Türkiye this year…
“In Africa’s Sahel, conflict and climate change force millions from their homes.
“How climate crisis is creating hellish conditions for waste pickers at Nairobi dump declared ‘full’ 24 years ago.
“IFRC emergency appeal for Somalia: ‘Climate-driven drought deepens complex humanitarian crisis’…
“Exceptional and persistent heat in North Africa and Middle East.
“Occupied Waters: Israel-Syria Water Conflict.
“Drought-stricken Iraq sends delegation to Turkey to discuss water cooperation.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN THE CAUCASUS. Full summer temperatures also at high elevations:
“Afghanistan hit by worst drought in 30 years.
“One after another, Pakistan endures successive climate disasters.
“The Ganges Water Crisis , A Parched River, A Thirsty Nation.
“Death toll rises to 40 in flood and landslide-hit Bengal.
“Beijing sees record low temperature in autumn as rain persists…
“Since October 7, northern China has been hit by extreme rainstorms, with rainfall 3 to 7 times higher than the same period in normal years. 
“INSANE HEAT IN [SE] CHINA:
“One of the most intense marine heatwaves on Earth has developed off the coasts of China and South Korea, where ocean temperatures are up to 5°C (9°F) above normal.
“”INFINITE” SUMMER IN JAPAN – there had never been anything like this freak October in East Asia.
“Post-typhoon floods leave 18 dead or missing in northern Vietnam, cause $207 mln in damage.
“Exceptional heat in AUSTRALIA:
“Two dead as severe weather brings down trees and powerlines in Tasmania…
“Very early warmth in NEW ZEALAND:
“‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival.
“Guess who’s back, back again. La Niña’s back, tell a friend.
“At least 28 killed in heavy flooding caused by tropical storms in Mexico.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN MEXICO:
“Summer conditions continue along the US Gulf with hot and humid days and nights and minimum locally above 80F [26.7C].
“Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story…
“Ex-Fed Official Sees Secular ‘Shocks’ Ahead From Extreme Weather.
“Drought Deepens From Missouri to the Great Lakes, as Fields Turn Dusty and Dangerous.
“Lake Michigan water temperature: Record warmth could impact winter weather…
“‘Nothing to harvest’: After unprecedented wildfires, the forestry industry is forced to adapt [Manitoba].
“With second storm incoming, governor declares disaster in western Alaska.
“Scientists Think Climate Change Is Causing Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Damage in Dolphins.
“More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis…
“Droughts on a Continental Scale a ‘New Normal’, Experts Warn.
“Destined to melt: Study warns glaciers’ ability to cool surrounding air faces imminent decline…
“‘History will remember who showed up’: Prince William to attend COP30…