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“Is Earth’s climate in a state of ‘termination shock’?
“…Global action to improve air quality – by shutting down coal-fired power stations and cleaning up shipping fuels – has saved millions of lives in recent decades. But on the flip side, air pollution can also cool the planet. Removing it has released a surge of warming that has warped the weather around the world.”
“Absolutely insane warm spell in SCANDINAVIA. Hundreds of records broken since Sept 1st.
“More records: In NORWAY: 21.6 [71F] Sula, 19.5 Nordøyan, 19.4 Sklinna Fyr, SWEDEN Some High Minimums records these days: 18.9 Nidingen,18.1 Vaderoarna, 17.4 Harstena. More records on the way!”
“Sheffield drought: Reservoirs at ‘record low’ despite rain and hosepipe ban [UK].
“Yorkshire Water says stocks have decreased by two per cent this week to 30.6 per cent, despite some recent heavy rain. BBC weatherman Paul Hudson said they were at a record low for early September after the warmest summer on record.”
“Revealed: Global warming exaggerated, say soaring number of Britons…
“One in four voters now believe that concerns over climate change are not as real as scientists have said, amid growing public concern at the cost of the government’s net zero policies… Only 16 per cent of voters said they would be prepared to pay higher gas bills to encourage the switch to electricity.”
“Severe weather in Italy, damage and flooding in Tuscany and Veneto, and heavy rains in Lombardy.
“A wave of severe weather hit Italy today, September 10, causing flooding, landslides, and disruption. Elba Island and Tuscany were affected, as were Bibione, Veneto, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Firefighters also responded to dozens of calls in Lombardy, Lazio, and Liguria.”
“Heavy rain and flooding in eastern Veneto. State of emergency declared.
“…according to data from the Eastern Veneto Land Reclamation Consortium, 100-150 millimeters of rain fell. These are hours of intense work for firefighters and civil defense volunteers, supported by municipal technicians, with about twenty interventions using motor pumps and water pumps to drain the water.”
“Experts warn of rising drought impacts nationwide [Greece].
“Experts warn of worsening impacts. “First of all, agricultural production is reduced,” said Konstantinos Voudouris, hydrogeology professor at Aristotle University. “There is rainfall, less than before, but much is from torrential storms that cannot be stored.””
“Frost, drought slash pistachio yield by 80 pct [Turkey].
“Farmers in southeastern Türkiye face a grim season for Antep pistachios, dubbed the region’s “green gold,” as unrelenting drought and agricultural frost have slashed yields by nearly 80 percent.”
“Four in ten reptile species in Israel at risk of extinction, rare audit finds.
“Among the species whose ranking worsened by two or three levels are the javelin sand boa, Olivier’s sand lizard, the false smooth snake, the black desert cobra, the crowned dwarf racer snake, Blanford’s ground gecko, and the European glass lizard.”
“On Tuesday evening, the provinces of Agouatim and Moulay Brahim in Al Haouz were hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rains that caused flash floods in valleys such as Ghghaya and Bahja. The floods swept away cars, submerged homes…”
“‘We are still waiting, still suffering’: The legacy of a deadly Nigerian dam collapse.
“The threat of flooding once again looms over the city of Maiduguri, in north-eastern Nigeria, a year after torrential rains and the collapse of a dam left entire neighbourhoods submerged in water. For many residents who are still bearing the scars of last year’s floods, the possibility of a repeat has created huge unease.”
“Gridlock as flash floods take over Lagos roads, paralyse business activities…
“The flooding brought commercial and other business activities to a temporary halt, while several vehicles broke down on waterlogged roads, worsening the traffic situation. Business complexes were seen under lock and keys as many owners stayed-off in the early morning but later reopened for business in the afternoon.”
“Absolute insanity going on in South Africa, with mid summer temperatures for weeks. Many tropical nights and records: Min 20.7C Sezela: warmest September night on record. Hundreds of records will fall during the next 3 weeks with many >40C [104F]!
“Police fire rubber bullets as Westbury protests over water shortage [Jo’burg, South Africa].
“The demonstration, which began as a peaceful march in Coronationville, quickly turned violent after police moved in to disperse protesters. Residents retaliated by throwing stones and glass bottles, forcing officers to deploy in large numbers to control the situation.”
“MINIMUM temperature of 36.0C [96.8F]! at Salmiya – HOTTEST SEPTEMBER NIGHT IN KUWAIT HISTORY and WORLD RECORD HOTTEST NIGHT in the 2nd week of September onward.”
“Invasive plants and bacteria threaten Iraq’s Euphrates.
“Iraq’s Euphrates River is running at historically low levels as the drought-stricken country faces its worst water scarcity in living memory. Its 46 million people face rising temperatures, chronic water shortages and year-on-year droughts, in a country intensely impacted by climate change.”
“In Dagestan it’s going under water! In Buinaksk, streets have turned into rivers, cars are going…
“Dagestan’s Buinaksk was covered by heavy rains. On the afternoon of September 10, a powerful downpour passed through the city, flooding several central streets at once. Local residents are sharing footage of floating cars on social networks. As users write, the water level on the central streets of the city reaches 30-40 centimeters.”
“Heavy rains have broken a 30-year-old record in Faisalabad [Pakistan].
“The highest rainfall of 184mm [7.2 inches] was witnessed in Ghulam Muhammadabad locality, while 175mm was recorded in Allama Iqbal Colony and 170mm in Gulistan Colony, 167mm on Jail Road and adjacent areas and 154mm of rain was recorded in Dogar Basti and Madina Town localities.”
“Jammu and Kashmir Floods Wipe Out Paddy Crops, Apple Orchards, Leaving Growers Devastated.
“The situation in Kashmir has worsened due to a shortage of cold storage facilities for stocking fruits, which prevents their transportation outside Jammu and Kashmir during inclement weather. Agriculture remains a mainstay of J&K’s economy, with nearly 70 per cent of the population dependent on the sector…”
“Himalayan Shield Weakening? Monsoon Winds Crossing Into Tibet Worrying Signs For India, Say Experts.
“Amid the havoc caused by heavy rains across states in the Himalayan belt, scientists have claimed that this year the monsoon winds may have crossed the Himalayas into Tibet… If the winds are indeed moving into Tibet, experts said, it is a serious concern for the future.”
“Tourism surge and climate change threaten Nepal’s Mustang.
“Since the completion of an all-weather road eight years ago, Nepal’s remote Mustang region has become a mass tourism destination, reports Mongabay’s Abhaya Raj Joshi. The surge in tourists, combined with the impacts of climate change, could put the fragile Himalayan region at greater risk of future disasters.”
“North China posts longest rainy season since [records began in] 1961, country faces hottest summer.
“The summer ‘Plum Rains’ – named for their timing coinciding with plums ripening along China’s Yangtze River during the East Asia Monsoon – began one week earlier than usual, Huang Zhou, deputy director of the China Meteorological Administration, told a news conference.”
“Zhengzhou schools suspended on Sept 11 amid torrential rain alert.
“The decision comes as the Zhengzhou Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has required all relevant departments and units to implement preventive and response measures in accordance with emergency plans. They are also urged to closely monitor the development of rainfall and water conditions…”
“Road events at world championships to start 30 minutes earlier to beat Tokyo heat.
“Record-high temperatures and debilitating humidity have prompted World Athletics Championships organisers to move up the start times for the race walk and marathon events this weekend by 30 minutes to 7:30 a.m. (22:30 GMT) in a bid to beat the Tokyo heat.”
“Floods triggered by days of heavy rains have killed at least 19 people and left 10 others missing on Indonesia’s Bali Island and in East Nusa Tenggara province [this is not their rainy season].
“Gusti Ayu Ketut Wijayanti, spokesperson for the Bali office of the National Search and Rescue Agency, told Xinhua on Thursday that flash floods have killed 13 people and left six missing on the island.”
“Sydney records wettest September day in 146 years as NSW inundated with heavy rain, tornadoes.
“A total of 122mm fell on Sydney in the 24 hours to 9am on Thursday – marking the capital’s heaviest daily rainfall total for September since 1879. In the span of 24 hours, the NSW SES received 854 calls and 34 rescue calls – most originating from the metro and southeastern zones.”
“Esk Valley dust after Cyclone Gabrielle still a battle for residents as windy season arrives [NZ].
“An Eskdale resident who outlasted Cyclone Gabrielle and its aftermath says the remaining homes in the valley are now choking on dust whipped up by dry spring winds. Lynn Noanoa said springtime was no longer the blossom season in Eskdale, but the dust one.”
“Sahuayo, La Piedad, and Yurécuaro suffer flooding and damage after heavy rains [Mexico].
“The water currents were so strong that they swept trash into the sewers , toppled trees, and caused cars to crash . Some buildings were also left without power. The hardest hit neighborhoods were El Ranchito, La Vasco, Centro, and Ciudad Sol…”
“The [Australian] Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is making a major change to how they assess El Niño and La Niña, the world’s most dominant drivers of weather variability.
“Thanks to climate change and a rapid warming trend in our oceans, the historical record and current analysis of the two Pacific phases has become contaminated.”
“One of the largest marine heat waves in decades is impacting California weather.
“Sea-surface temperatures are as much as 7 degrees above normal in parts of the northeast Pacific. It’s the fourth-largest marine heat wave since 1982 in a region extending from just north of Hawaii to California and Alaska…”
“More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought, Oregon in historic dry period.
“Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, with more than half in a severe or extreme drought, according to a July analysis and September data from the U.S. Drought Monitor at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.”
“Scientists warn polar ice-fixing plans are ‘flawed and dangerous’…
“…a new peer-reviewed study by an international team of scientists has concluded that five of the main ideas are not feasible because of technological constraints, logistics, cost, potential environmental damage and the inability to build them at a large scale.”
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“North Pacific and north Atlantic seas show record heat in August.
“The north Pacific and northern Atlantic seas to the west of France and the UK are hotter than they have ever been, in what scientists say could be a knock-on effect of heat stored during the past two years of global record temperatures.”
“Climate change threatens major oxygen-producing bacteria.
“One of the world’s most common microbes isn’t immune to the effect of climate change. Prochlorococcus produces vast amounts of oxygen, but rising ocean temperatures are predicted to cause sharp declines in its productivity. Warming waters could impact the fundamentals of life in the ocean.”
“INSANE ARCTIC WARMTH – absolutely mind blowing and unprecedented this endless record warmth in Arctic Russia:
“Today +6.6C [43.9F] at Vize Island 79,3N. It ties the HIGHEST AUTUMN temperature in history few weeks after breaking the all time summer record. Last freezing was July 16th!”
“Orange rivers signal toxic shift in Arctic wilderness…
“As the planet warms, a layer of permafrost — permanently frozen Arctic soil that locked away minerals for millennia — is beginning to thaw. Water and oxygen creep into the newly exposed soil, triggering the breakdown of sulfide-rich rocks, and creating sulfuric acid that leaches naturally occurring metals like iron, cadmium, and aluminum from rocks into the river.”
“Norway’s Folgefonna Glacier Continues to Retreat as Ski Lift Collapses, Marking a Significant Shift in Summer Skiing.
“Norway’s Folgefonna Glacier, once a popular summer skiing destination, has been retreating at an alarming rate due to the accelerating effects of climate change. The recent collapse of the ski lift, which was a key feature of the resort, marks a significant turning point for the future of summer skiing in the region.”
“Sami reindeer herders in Sweden face cultural collapse amid mining and climate threats.
“High atop the Luossavaara Mountain in northern Sweden, Sami reindeer herder Lars-Marcus Kuhmunen mapped out a bleak future for himself and other Indigenous people whose reindeer have roamed this land for thousands of years.”
“Warm water source of stress for Estonia’s coastal sea creatures.
“Since mid-July, coastal sea temperatures in Estonia have stayed up to two degrees above the long-term average. Researcher Mariliis Kõuts warns the unusual warmth may harm fragile ecosystems and stress marine life.”
“Floods could hit England while country is still in drought, forecasters say…
“Heavy downpours threatening lives and property could hit this autumn, with the rain devastating some areas but still not providing respite from months of dry weather that have left rivers, groundwater and reservoirs drained.”
“The Eiskapelle cave (~900 m asl) located at the foot of the Watzmann east face (2,713 m asl) is the lowest lying permanent firn ice deposit in the Bavarian alpine region.It has almost disappeared this summer for the first time… [Melaine Le Roy]
“The reality of disappearing glaciers is no longer a distant phenomenon: back in May, a glacier collapsed, triggering a massive landslide that buried the Swiss village of Blatten. Switzerland finds itself on the front line of global warming. As a result, monitoring has been intensifying…”
“Climate change helps Spanish coffee lovers grow their own beans…
““It is a great achievement,” Giraldez, 49, said. At 43.5° latitude, his plantation lies well north of the subtropical zones where coffee was thought viable. “This is a revolution in the world of coffee. The adaptation of plants to a continental climate is a unique milestone.””
“Severe weather warning as storms ravage Spain’s eastern coast: Valencia region to be hit and Tarragona under RED ALERT.
“A RED alert has been issued for the southern coast of Tarragona today as violent storms sweep across the Valencia region and Catalonia. Spain’s national weather service AEMET has warned of torrential downpours with up to 90mm of rain expected in just one hour between 3pm and 9pm on Monday.”
“Europe’s Heat Waves Fuel New Market for Chinese AC Units…
““The [Chinese AC] demand surge is mainly driven by countries such as Serbia, Italy, Spain,” said Long Fei, an analyst with ChinaIOL, a Beijing-based researcher. “Europe will remain a market with great potential in the coming years.””
“EU states still fighting over crucial targets in run-up to Cop30, leaked draft shows.
“With just weeks to go before a UN-set deadline, the European Commission and key member states remain at loggerheads over targets on greenhouse gas emissions, with the prospect of a strong outcome looking increasingly imperilled.”
“Even moderate warming could cause irreversible damage to Mediterranean ecosystems, experts warn.
“…new peer-reviewed research [warns that] even moderate additional warming, just 0.8°C above current levels, could lead to irreversible damage to marine biodiversity, fish populations, and vulnerable coastal habitats.”
“Africa bears the heaviest burden of global wildfires.
“More than 370 million Africans lived through wildfires encroaching on their homes during this period, out of about 440 million people affected worldwide. “This is a story of hidden vulnerability,” said Dr Mojtaba Sadegh, Climate and Wildfire Analytics Lead at UNU-INWEH.”
“Kenya’s Ruto says western leaders have broken ‘climate blood pact’.
“Ruto told a gathering of fellow leaders at the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa on Monday he was “extremely concerned” developed countries were not following through on their commitments. Overseas assistance budgets have been slashed by the UK, France, Netherlands…”
“A major flood disaster occurred in the Aşdağul town of Çorum’s Ortaköy district [Turkey]
“The roads in the town of Aşdağul were seriously damaged in the heavy rainfall that affected the town yesterday evening. About 10 sheep of a citizen were swept away by the flood and 3 people were swept away by the flood.”
“Iraq’s fish sector faces collapse due to water and disease.
“Al-Talibi told Shafaq News that the Iraqi fish market is experiencing an unprecedented decline following government campaigns to fill in unauthorized fish farms, which had been supplying large quantities of fish to local markets.”
“Iranians told to cut showers short as dams run dry.
““Sixteen citizens are waiting for you to close the shower,” reads a stark warning plastered all over Tehran. It is part of a public awareness campaign to save water as Iran faces its worst shortage in decades.”
“Kandahar residents face severe water shortages amid heat and drought [Afghanistan]…
“Local sources said groundwater levels in Kandahar, Helmand and Uruzgan provinces have dropped to unprecedented lows. Drought in some areas has already forced families to leave their homes.”
“‘Intense’ monsoon rain, flooding continue to engulf Pakistan’s Punjab.
“New evacuation orders have been issued in low-lying areas of Pakistan’s Punjab province amid a heavy flood warning, with the region experiencing its worst flooding on record. The Pakistan Meteorological Department posted on X on Monday that rains were persisting across the country…”
“Flood-hit Punjab faces rising disease threat amid medicine shortages.
“As relief efforts continue across Punjab’s flood-affected districts, residents are now facing growing risks of disease outbreaks caused by stagnant water, overcrowded camps, and shortages of medical supplies.”
“Rainfall records smashed: North states [India] drench past seasonal average ahead of schedule.
“With 23 days still left in the southwest monsoon, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana have already drenched past their seasonal rainfall quotas — 734.4 mm, 439.8 mm, and 430.7 mm respectively under the long-period average (LPA) — surpassing what is normally expected for the entire June-Sept cycle.”
“Today, ten stations in China broke or tied September records, including Hangzhou 39.4C, Jiande & Zhuji 40.1C [104F]!
“Average temperature in the Yangtze River Basin has already broken the highest record since August, and heat wave is expected to continue next week!” [Jim Yang]
“Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China, prompting mass evacuations, closures.
“Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as Typhoon Tapah has made landfall in southern China, causing flight disruptions and school closures… Guangdong has been hit by 16 typhoons this year [six or seven is usual].”
“Mercury tops 35 degrees Celsius [95F] in central Tokyo for record 4th day in September.
“Temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius in central Tokyo for a fourth day in September on Monday, setting a record for the month… Daytime highs were 37.7 degrees in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, 36.5 in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and 36.2 in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward.”
“Tornado that hit central Japan city one of strongest on record in Japan.
“A tornado that struck a central Japan city last week during Typhoon Peipah was one of the strongest ever recorded in the country, packing winds of around 270 kilometers per hour [168mph], Japan’s weather agency said Monday… 1,900 properties were damaged…”
“Gunsan’s 152.2 mm ‘waterfall rain’ breaks national record [S Korea].
“…up to 152.2 mm [six inches] of rain fell per hour in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, marking the highest amount since South Korea began weather observations. The previous record was 145 mm of rain per hour in Juam-myeon, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, in July 1998… it is comparable to standing under a waterfall…”
“Thai Dams Over Capacity, Triggering Flash Flood Alert.
“The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has issued a nationwide flood alert after reporting that nine of Thailand’s major reservoirs are currently holding more water than their maximum capacity. The overfilled dams, mostly concentrated in the northern and northeastern regions, have raised concerns about potential overflows and widespread flooding.”
“Nelson Tasman endured one of its most extreme winters on record, swinging from destructive floods in June and July to near-record dryness in August.
“In a winter update from Earth Sciences New Zealand released last week, it was revealed Appleby recorded its second-wettest winter on record with 485mm of rain – almost double the seasonal average.”
“Why the East Antarctic interior is warming faster and earlier than its coastal areas.
“Scientists have confirmed that East Antarctica’s interior is warming faster than its coastal areas and identified the cause. A 30-year study, published in Nature Communications and led by Nagoya University’s Naoyuki Kurita, has traced this warming to increased warm air flow triggered by temperature changes in the Southern Indian Ocean.”
“Rains cause rivers to rise in Aragua and vehicles to be swept away in La Guaira [Venezuela].
“One of the hardest-hit areas was Valle La Cruz, in the Catia La Mar parish, where three vehicles were swept away by the current and Las Flores Street was blocked by sediment and debris. Neighbors and municipal officials helped clear the road and partially restore traffic.”
“According to SMN, Mexico City was flooded by the most intense rainfall ratio in 73 years. In the meanwhile, extremely hot and humid conditions in the Gulf. Minimums up to 29C [84.2F] at Chetumal and 22.8C at Rio Verde (1000m): record.”
“Rains Cause Flooding and Damage in Municipalities of Nuevo León [NE Mexico]…
“According to state Civil Protection , the heaviest rains were recorded in Montemorelos, Santiago, Guadalupe, Zaragoza, Iturbide, and Monterrey . Emergency relief agencies are maintaining patrols in the metropolitan, citrus, southern, and northern areas of the state…”
“$1 Trillion in American Wages Has Gone Up in Wildfire Smoke…
“From 2020 through 2024, US workers in the retail, wholesale, transportation, construction, mining and agriculture industries alone lost $1.1 trillion in wages because of exposure to wildfire smoke, according to a new estimate by Bloomberg Intelligence.”
“As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds…
“When the temperature rises, Americans — especially those with less money and education — drink lots more sugary beverages and a bit more frozen desserts. That amounts to more than 100 million pounds of added sugar (358 million kilograms) consumed in the nation a year…”
“Climate data analyst and Ph.D. student Casey Olson said the weather records from the Utah State weather station date back to 1893. “We’re really reliant on our snowpack for water resources across the Wasatch Front,” Olson said in an interview with The Utah Statesman.”
“Firefighters Race to Save a Treasured Sequoia Grove in California.
“California fire crews are scrambling to save a grove of giant sequoias that is being threatened by a forest fire in the Sierra Nevada, going so far as to surround the trees with sprinklers and dispatch specialized firefighters to climb trees and extinguish embers.”
“… this season, the Prince George area alone had two rounds of tornado warnings, and the number of reported tornadoes in the province appears to be on the rise in recent years. Johanna Wagstaffe takes a closer look at whether a new ‘tornado alley’ is forming in B.C.”
“St. John’s [Newfoundland] officially ties all-time record for most 20°C [68F] days in a year.
“The city tied its all-time record for the most days above 20°C in a single year, with 79 days as of early Monday morning, when the temperature at 6:30 a.m. was already above 20°C! The same record amount of 20-degree days was reached in 2022, as well.”
“Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds.
“Every breath people take in their homes or car probably contains significant amounts of microplastics small enough to burrow deep into lungs, new peer-reviewed research finds, bringing into focus a little understood route of exposure and health threat.”
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“World Meat Prices Reach New High as Consumers Clamor for Beef [Whilst] Global Cattle Supplies Dwindle.
“Cattle farmers in many parts of the world are dealing with climate change and disease, curbing production. The American herd is the lowest in decades and numbers are also tightening in top shipper Brazil, with increasingly volatile weather adding to the challenges to rebuild.”
“Arctic heat: The Arctic Island Jan Mayen (70.58 N) had a medium summer temperature of 6.7C [44.1F], its warmest summer since the observations began in 1921.
“Latvia faces one of its toughest agricultural seasons in years.
“Latvia’s farming sector is experiencing one of the most difficult seasons in recent history, with losses already estimated at hundreds of millions of euros, reports LSM+. Experts warn that the country is effectively becoming a “risk farming zone” as climate change brings unpredictable conditions.”
“The Isle of Man has experienced its warmest summer on record, meteorologists have confirmed…
“Observer Gary Salisbury said the “consistency of the warm periods” – rather than “extreme” peaks – had made the summer of 2025 the warmest since records began in 1948.”
“UK suffers worst ever year for wildfires – with total set to eclipse 1,000…
“Phil Garrigan, chair of the National Fire Chief Council (NFCC), said the wildfires had tied up crews “for days on end” and taken “a real human toll on the firefighters”. Four summer heatwaves and a lack of rain have helped produce tinderbox conditions in many areas.”
“Food Delivery Drivers Feel Strain of Italy’s Ban on Outdoor Work on Hottest Days.
“…in some places, like Rome, they suffer twice: first from cycling in searing temperatures, then by not being allowed to do so, as concerned officials banned work during the hottest hours of the hottest days.”
“Portugal Records Hottest, Driest Summer Since [records began in] 1931: Weather Agency.
“The average maximum temperature settled at an unprecedented 30.78C [87.4F] this summer — 2.09C higher than usual, and the highest figure since records began in 1931.”
“August 2025 was the hottest month on record in Spain.
“Spain’s average temperature in August 2025 hit 25C [77F], matching the national record set the same month last year, the national meteorological agency AEMET said Friday.”
“The fierce heat extends to the Western Mediterranean. Today up to 39.4C [102.9F] in SPAIN… Exceptional hot night in ALGERIA MINIMUM 33.3C at Tindouf (0.1C from record); Max >45C again. Hotter in the coming days!”
“As Sierra Leone’s farmers bear the brunt of climate change, citizens demand strong climate action…
“Sierra Leone is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. It faces rising temperatures, more frequent floods, coastal erosion, and food insecurity, all of which threaten livelihoods, especially for those dependent on rain-fed agriculture.”
“INSANITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA – 42.4 [108.3F] Walvis Bay NAMIBIA HOTTEST SEPTEMBER DAY IN HISTORY; Also 39.5 Luderitz Point.
“Yesterday 41.9 Skukuza SOUTH AFRICA. This MADNESS will go on weeks and will become THE MOST EXTREME HEAT EVENT IN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HISTORY outside Antarctica NO LESS!”
“Sudan rescuers pull 370 bodies from Darfur landslides, many remain trapped…
“The August 31 landslide that followed days of heavy rainfall in Tarasin, in the Marrah Mountains, could have possibly killed as many as 1,000 people, Mohamed Abdel-Rahman al-Nair, a spokesperson for the SLM/A, which controls the region, previously told the AP news agency.”
“Sudan, Egypt FMs urge Ethiopia to change course ahead of megadam launch…
“In a joint statement following the 2+2 meeting, the two countries “reaffirmed their complete rejection of any unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin that would harm their water interest.” They said Ethiopia’s unilateral operation of the dam is in violation of international law and warned it would have “serious repercussions for the downstream countries.””
“The worst drought in decades is threatening Syria’s fragile recovery from years of civil war.
“The worst drought in decades is gripping much of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, drying out rivers and lakes, shriveling crops and leading to dayslong tap water cutoffs in major cities. The situation is particularly dire in Syria…”
“Jordan: Record temperatures in August, nearly 50 degrees Celsius [122F]…
“This period marked what the JMD described as the most extreme heatwave ever recorded in Jordan’s climate history, with daytime temperatures exceeding seasonal averages by 6-12 degrees Celsius for seven consecutive days.”
“Drought Forces 742 Families from Central and Southern Iraq to Displace to Holy Najaf…
“Most displaced families, primarily farmers, have settled in informal areas within Najaf city, especially in the Haydariya and Radwi neighborhoods, seeking work opportunities and refuge from harsh conditions.”
“Three Dams in Iran Dried Up, Eight More Near Collapse.
“With the intensifying water crisis and the Iranian regime’s failure in resource management, official reports indicate a serious decline in reservoir levels behind the dams. Three dams in the country have completely dried up, while eight other important and large dams are on the brink of drying out.”
“Pamir Plateau [Central Asia] Loses Its “Ice Shield”: Scientists Confirm End of Glacier Stability Anomaly…
“For years, the Pamir-Karakoram anomaly stood as a rare outlier in global climate trends: a region where glaciers remained relatively stable despite accelerating global warming. Now, new research from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) confirms that even these “last strongholds” have begun to lose mass at an alarming rate.”
“Floods affect over 4 million people in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
“Flash floods caused by high water levels in rivers and breach of river embankments have affected over 4 million people directly by displacing them across Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Friday.”
“Pakistan’s southern Sindh province evacuates 100,000 people over flooding threat.
“Authorities in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province have evacuated more than 100,000 people from low-lying areas along the Indus river, a government spokesman said on Friday, after neighboring India warned of cross-border flooding from dam release.”
“[River] Yamuna crosses danger mark as heavy rains flood Delhi…
“On Thursday, muddy water poured into many homes in low-lying areas, from which thousands had already been evacuated to safer places as a precaution. Authorities shut the historic Loha Pul, or Iron Bridge, spanning the Yamuna in the older part of the city.”
“China’s Summer of Climate Whiplash Brings Heat, Floods, and Drought…
“This year’s extreme heat was compounded by a north-south climate flip: the traditionally arid north was hit by flooding, while the south turned unusually dry. In Beijing, a rare deluge killed 44 people, left nine missing, and damaged 24,000 homes.”
“Nine weather stations in China broke or tied September records today, with Jiande, Zhejiang, reaching 40C [104F], the highest in China for September this year.
“Temperatures in southern China are expected to continue rising tomorrow, and records will continue to be broken.” [Jim Yang]
“Gansu province experiences a sudden “September hailstorm”! Snow piles up to knee-deep, shocking residents: “We’ve never seen anything like this before.”
“Staff from the Gannan Prefecture Meteorological Bureau confirmed that the hailstorm lasted nearly an hour, and because the hail quickly accumulated, it looked like “thick snow.” The local government has warned residents to strengthen their precautions against meteorological disasters…”
“Heavy rains hit Sichuan again, causing flooding in many areas.
“On September 5, heavy rains hit the Sichuan Basin, causing flooding in Guangyuan, Nanchong, Mianyang, and other areas. Authorities blocked the news, and netizens criticized the CCP for releasing floodwaters without warning.”
“Record-breaking precipitation was observed in five locations, including Kikugawa and Makinohara in Shizuoka Prefecture, where hourly rainfall surpassed 100 millimeters [4 inches]. According to the prefecture, 43 homes in Makinohara had been either completely or partially destroyed by 8 p.m. Friday.”
“‘No more empty homes while people are homeless’: the squatters being evicted from the northern rivers’ ‘buyback’ homes [NSW, Australia].
“Since the catastrophic floods of 2022, just 41 homes in the northern rivers have been raised, retrofitted or relocated. Far more have been bought back – and those living in them have been told to leave.”
“Mirror image molecules reveal drought stress in the Amazon rainforest…
“”In 2023, the Amazon rainforest experienced its worst recorded drought since records began. Giovanni Pugliese, a scientist from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry who was on site during the measurement campaign, recalls, “The heat was unbearable when collecting the samples. The forest was clearly suffering; its leaves were yellowing and the dry clay soil was cracking”.”
“Climate change severely impacts Costa Rican banana sector with 20 per cent export decline in first half.
“Heavy rainfall and the spread of Black Sigatoka disease have severely affected Costa Rica’s banana industry, with exports falling by over 20 per cent compared to last year as climate change continues to challenge producers.”
“CARIBBEAN RECORD HEAT – Endless record heat all over the Caribbean continues:
“TURKS AND CAICOS; Providenciales just reached 35C [95F] for the first time in history, which is also a territorial record for the month of September. MEXICO: 40.4C Felipe Carrillo Puerto- September record.”
“Arizona’s Heat Is So Extreme Even Rattlesnakes and Cacti Are Struggling…
“Mike Cardwell, a rattlesnake researcher who spoke with AZCentral about Arizona’s recent extreme heat that’s killing off animals that should be able to survive it, had never seen snakes die underground due to the heat. But after weeks of 110°F+ days, the burrows that should offer refuge from the heat became little ovens that cook them alive.”
“Years of drought, causing critically low water levels at Lake Powell, have revealed a submerged pickup truck containing human remains near the Arizona-Utah border.
“The vehicle belonged to a 54-year-old man missing since December 2023; the identity of the remains is yet to be confirmed as the death is investigated.”
“Western wildfires creating strain on insurance industry, homeowners: Report. Increasing materials costs have made rebuilding more expensive, the report said.
“The risk of having your home damaged or destroyed by a wildfire is increasing, according to a new report. As a result, homeowners are facing rising insurance costs, reconstruction costs or even no insurance coverage after devastating wildfires.”
“Storms Slam Wichita With Huge Hail, Violent Winds.
“Severe thunderstorms slammed Wichita and other parts of Central Kansas with damaging hail and wind gusts Wednesday evening. See how hail as big as golf balls and baseballs rained down during the wild weather, making a mess of roads, damaging vehicles and knocking out power to thousands of customers.”
“B.C. wildfires force more evacuations, local state of emergency.
“The Fraser Valley Regional District declared a local state of emergency and an evacuation order for the Coquihalla Lakes Lodge and the Coquihalla Summit Snowmobile Club due to the Mine Creek wildfire.”
“After British Columbia, HISTORIC WARMTH IN YUKON: Yesterday 29.2C [84.6F] Braeburn SEPTEMBER HOTTEST DAY IN YUKON HISTORY.
“Tons of records smashed (see below). In the meanwhile WASHINGTON had another record hot night: Minimum 73F The Dalles hottest September night in history.”
“ALASKA RECORD WARMTH [Text from Rick Thoman @alaskawx]
“Northway (Interior, Upper Tanana Dene county) reached 80F (26.7C) late Thursday afternoon. This is the highest temperature on record in September. Previous highest was 79F in 1982. Climate observations since 1942.”
“Fighting climate change must include a serious solution to rubbish landfills.
“Waste from food and other rubbish in landfills accounts for around 10 per cent of all global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN’s Environmental Programme. Although underreported in official accounts, that is more than five times the amount produced by the whole of the aviation industry.”
“I’m not sure many folks realize just how persistent the warming from CO2 is.
“Here is a set of 1000-year climate model runs (using FaIR) simulating one year of CO2 emissions (40 gigatons in 2020); a millennia later the world has not cooled back down!” [Zeke Hausfather]
“São Paulo – The executive director of the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP30), Brazilian Ana Toni, said Thursday that the event “will mark a turning point” in the way climate finance is addressed worldwide…
“Toni stressed that for the first time, new financing mechanisms for decarbonization are being debated, including tools to reward ecosystem preservation.”
“New research explores climate change and the limits of human progress…
““Pessimism is fundamentally about recognizing and living within natural human limits,” Scranton writes. “It’s about recognizing that suffering is inevitable but not unbearable. It’s about learning to die and learning to live with death. And finally, it’s about committing to a radical and paradoxical hope: the hope that life might be worth living after the end of the world.””
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“The ocean carbon sink is ailing: 10% drop in CO₂ absorption seen during record 2023 marine heat wave.
“Measurements analyzed by an international research team led by ETH Zurich show that the global ocean absorbed significantly less CO₂ than anticipated during the unprecedented marine heat wave in 2023.”
“New temperature records in the North and Baltic Seas.
“In 2025, the North Sea experienced the warmest summer since temperature measurements began in 1969, averaging 15.7 degrees Celsius, with temperatures two degrees above the long-term average over a large area. The Baltic Sea also recorded significantly higher values – with expected consequences.”
“ARCTIC WARMTH. This insane relentless record warmth never ends. These temperatures in September are “ridiculous”.
“At 80N latitude Vize Island is still unable to drop below +4C (7 weeks without freezing). at 68N Snezhnogorsk today rose to +22.7C / 72.9F (September record). Unprecedented.”
“OFFICIAL! Met Éireann confirms summer 2025 was the hottest in Ireland since records began…
“The climate expert broke down the rationale behind the summer’s high temperatures saying: “it hasn’t been particularly sunny during the summer but the dry soils from a warm and sunny spring, the heat domes over mainland Europe.”
“Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region.
“A rare tornado struck Brittany on Tuesday morning, tearing through Morbihan with winds of nearly 140 km/h, destroying homes and leaving villages littered with debris.”
“France recorded its third hottest summer this year since records began in 1900, Ecological Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher announced on Tuesday.
“The summer of 2025, marked by two heat waves in July and August, was the third hottest recorded in France since Meteo-France began taking measurements in 1900, Pannier-Runacher said, according to broadcaster BFM TV.”
“Barcelona sees record number of ‘tropical’ and ‘torrid’ nights during summer months.
“Throughout Catalonia, between June 1 and August 31, temperatures exceeded 35°C on two out of every three days, only the fourth time this has occurred this century. Temperatures reached 40ºC [104F] on 16 days, equalling the record set in 2001.”
“Climate change made heat and dryness that fuelled Iberian wildfires 40 times more likely, study finds.
“The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions, which fueled one of the IberianPeninsula’s most destructive wildfire seasons in recorded history, were 40 times more likely due to climate change, according to a study released Thursday.”
“Drought and doubts: can the European Union help Greece and other thirsty Member States?
“…Last year was catastrophic for Giannis´ olive trees. Olives were so small that they were referred to the oil market, much less lucrative, he says. This year seems only slightly better. By the day we film, not a single rain drop has fallen here in two months.”
“Torrential rains brought major flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, inundating roads in the Croatian region, basements and ground-floor apartments after 100 liters of rain fell per square meter in less than an hour.
“Nearly 2,000 lightning strikes were recorded in two hours, as cars were overturned and emergency services struggled… Residents described the scale as unprecedented.”
“Insane September heat persists with 46.4C in Algeria , 44.1C [111.4F] in Turkey,39C in Russia and records broken everywhere. TURKEY: 40.8 Gaziantep; Min 26.1 Osmaniye; RECORD HOT NIGHTS Tmin: RUSSIA: 24.2 Sochi, 22.7 Saratov; BULGARIA: 22.3 Sliven; ROMANIA: 22.8 Buzau.”
“Lemon growers in Türkiye struggle as climate change fuels disasters.
“Lemon farmers in Türkiye’s fertile Çukurova region are reeling after a series of unprecedented weather events destroyed a significant portion of their crops, highlighting the mounting impact of climate change on the country’s agriculture.”
“Iraq risks water disaster as reserves hit critical levels…
“The expert, speaking to Shafaq News on condition of anonymity, explained that authorities have begun drawing on “dead storage” from Lake Habbaniyah to cover severe shortfalls, stressing that the water is of poor quality, with high sulfur content and a dark green color.”
“Mass evacuations in Pakistan’s flooded Punjab hit 300,000 in 48 hours.
“Nearly 300,000 people have been evacuated in the past 48 hours from flood-hit areas of Pakistan’s Punjab province following the latest flood alerts by India, officials have said, bringing the total number of people displaced since last month to 1.3 million.”
“Punjab floods threaten to devastate India’s rice harvest.
“Floods caused by torrential monsoon rains have submerged swathes of agricultural land in northern India, threatening to ruin the standing rice crop and undermine the country’s food security.”
“Jammu and Kashmir faces threat of Glacial Lake Outburst floods, says report, urges immediate remedial action.
“A series of devastating cloudbursts and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh claimed over 122 lives [in August]. Now, a risk assessment report has sounded the alarm on the growing threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the region’s increasing vulnerability to climate-related disasters.”
“One dead, 5 missing as landslides triggered by heavy rains wreak havoc in Himachal.
“At least nine people were buried under heavy debris and mud after a landslide struck Inner Akhara Bazaar in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh early today. One body has been recovered, three injured persons rescued, and the search for five others is ongoing.”
“September has just started and records are coming from all over the world, including India. Yesterday 39.6C [103.3F] at Silchar September high record; Today Minimum 30.1C Patna September hottest night.”
“Insanely hot nights, unprecedented in September: HIGH MINIMUM RECORDS: 22.8 [73F] Khovsgol is HOTTEST AUTUMN NIGHT IN MONGOLIAN HISTORY; also 22.2 Khanbodgd; 21.2 Mandakh; 17.8 Choir.”
“On Monday, Hangzhou in Zhejiang province and Shanghai again reached 35 C, extending record-breaking streaks. By Sept 5, high temperatures are expected across the Sichuan Basin and much of the Yangtze River Delta…”
“A car was discovered on the bed of a dried-up reservoir in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, after a severe drought pushed water levels to a record low, local news reports said Thursday. [S Korea]
!Police and fire authorities said the Tico compact car from now-defunct Daewoo Motors was found on a sloped section of the Obong Reservoir…”
“EXTRAORDINARY UNBELIEVABLE. HUNDREDS OF RECORDS BRUTALIZED IN JAPAN:
“Most extreme heat wave in Japanese history: Not just the records of September but ALL TIME RECORDS keep falling like 37.4 [99.3F] Sendai and 36.1 Watari: Hottest day ever.”
“As of 3 September 2025, the number of extremely hot days (>= 35°C / 95F) in Tokyo in 2025 has risen further to 28 days, significantly exceeding the 22 days recorded during the summer of 2023 over the 150-year observation period!”
“Bullet trains disrupted as record rainfall floods northeastern Japan…
“Kitaakita City recorded a record 190mm (7.5 inches) of rainfall within 24 hours through Tuesday evening – surpassing the typical September average, authorities noted.”
“Citizen and Civil Protection reports agreed that Iztapalapa was the borough hardest hit by the day’s rains. Flooding was reported in various locations, affecting both motorists and pedestrians… At some of these locations, emergency teams also reported sewage outbreaks.”
“Wildfire burns into historic California Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp.
“Chinese Camp was once a bustling mining outpost for thousands of immigrants who worked the gold fields of the Southern Sierra. Then it was a historic landmark where tourists could revisit an often-forgotten chapter in California history.”
“Late-summer heat breaks all-time September heat record in Spokane [Washington].
“On September 1st and 2nd, 2025, Spokane, Washington, recorded official high temperatures of 99 degrees Fahrenheit, setting a new record for the two hottest consecutive September days in the city’s history. This was due to a strong “heat dome” causing temperatures to remain significantly above the early September average of 78 degrees.”
“From June 1 through Aug. 31, a mere 0.26 inches of rain fell at Spokane International Airport, compared to the average summertime rainfall of 2.33 inches, considering all summers since 1881. This resulted in a substantial seasonal rainfall deficit…”
“The all-time heat record for September in Canada now has just one titleholder: Ashcroft, B.C., after nudging out its three predecessors with a preliminary reading of 40.8°C [105.4F] on Wednesday.
This is also HOTTEST AUTUMN DAY EVER RECORDED IN THE WORLD at 50 latitude, per ExtremeTemps
“Was it the driest summer on record in the Maritimes?
“…[Yes[, For some official Environment Canada stations in this area, including Saint John, Fundy Park, Point Lepreau, Grand Manan and Kejimkujik National Park, this was indeed the driest summer on record. Notably, records date all the way back to 1870 in Saint John.”
“How permafrost thaw diminishes the remaining carbon budget…
“The warming of permafrost regions is causing frozen soil to thaw down to deeper layers. The study shows that this will affect around 122 gigatons of carbon by the end of the investigated period if warming reaches 2°C. If it got 3°C warmer, the figure would increase to 229 gigatons.”
“Scientists warn on safe carbon capture limits to address climate change.
“Far less carbon dioxide can be safely stored underground than previously thought, scientists have said, highlighting the risks of relying on a technology that is undeveloped at the scale needed to meet global climate goals.”
“Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal.
“A new global study led by the University of British Columbia shows that hotter and drier conditions are making food production more volatile, with crop yields swinging more sharply from year to year. For some, it may mean pricier burgers; for others, it can bring financial strain and hunger.”
“The real crisis isn’t climate change, ecologist Sandra Diaz says.
“Sandra Myrna Diaz, one of the world’s most influential ecologists, argues that humanity is missing the bigger picture. While climate change dominates headlines, she warns the deeper crisis is biodiversity collapse, the unravelling of the living web of plants, animals, soil and water that sustains life.”
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“Sudan’s Darfur landslide kills more than 1,000 people after wiping out entire village.
“The rebel group said that the disaster struck Tarasin village in Central Darfur’s Marrah Mountains on Sunday, following several days of heavy late-August rainfall. The group said the village was “completely levelled to the ground”…”
“What was once a thriving hub for education, tourism, and fishing now lies under water, as the lake’s rising levels continue to devastate lives and livelihoods. The swelling waters have brought with them hippos, crocodiles, and a renewed sense of danger for residents living along the shoreline.”
“Records smashed with insane margins (up to 4/5C above August/Early September records): Temperatures up to 39C [102.2F] at 1000m asl and 30C at 1900m! (32.7 Pretoria, 31.4 J’burg); First day of “spring” …And hotter conditions are ahead.”
“Türkiye’s farmers suffer crop losses of up to 85% amid drought.
“Farmers across Türkiye are facing severe crop losses due to prolonged drought and extreme temperatures, with yield declines reaching up to 85%, according to Türkiye Agricultural Chambers Union (TZOB) President Semsi Bayraktar.”
“Iraq ‘Deceived’ by Türkiye Over Water Release, Warns Iraqi Observatory.
“An Iraqi observatory claims Türkiye “deceived” Iraq by releasing only a fraction of promised water, worsening a crisis that has seen national reserves hit an 80-year low. This deepens a national emergency…”
“Iraq’s Chibayish marshes are dying in the drought.
“Record heat, hardly any rain and blocked tributaries — an irreplaceable ecosystem is in grave danger. And the livelihoods of traditional water buffalo herders are at stake.”
“Iran’s Mandegan Dam Sparks Fierce Environmental, Social, and Cultural Opposition.
“The ongoing construction of the Mandegan Dam on the Marbar River in Semirom County has triggered widespread protests from environmental activists, local communities, and experts… Critics warn that it poses a grave threat to the Dena Protected Area and downstream rivers such as the Khersan and Karun.”
“Two million impacted as Pakistan’s Punjab faces worst floods in its history.
“Global warming has worsened monsoon rains this year in Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, according to a new study. Downpours and cloudbursts have triggered flash floods and landslides across the mountainous north and northwest in recent months.”
“Punjab floods washed away thousands of villages and farms; now the devastation threatens Pakistan’s economy…
“”Thirteen of my 15 acres are gone,” said Muhammad Amjad, 45, a rice and potato farmer in Chiniot, as he stood by submerged fields. “Our rice is completely destroyed. Women and children have evacuated. Men are left guarding what remains.””
“Red alert in Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rain, flash floods and landslides loom [India].
“Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared a red alert for the next 48 hours as the region faces widespread heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides are possible in vulnerable areas, with residents advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines.”
“Gurugram was thrown into disarray on Monday following heavy rainfall, which led to severe waterlogging and widespread traffic congestion across multiple areas of the city. Commuters faced hours-long delays…”
“From June to August this year, the average temperature in China was 22.31C (+1.08C), breaking the record set just last year and becoming the hottest summer in meteorological records!”
“Prolonged heatwave grips Hong Kong with record September temperatures, as Sheung Shui soars to 38.4 degrees [101.1F].
“A dominant anticyclone is responsible for bringing very hot and predominantly fine weather to southern China, with Hong Kong experiencing significantly elevated temperatures. Afternoon temperatures across the region widely exceeded 33 degrees Celsius on Monday.”
“Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history.
“Japan’s average temperature this summer was 2.36 degrees Celsius (4.24 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 30-year average from 1991 to 2020, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said… “This updated the record as the hottest summer since statistics began in 1898,” the JMA said.”
“90+ records of September highest temperature pulverized including Osaka, Nagoya, Gifu, Irozaki, Tsuruga etc. Also Highest minimum in history at Utsunomiya with Min 26.8C [80.2F]. The deadly heat will last weeks with THIs still locally reaching 50C.”
“Drought-hit Gangneung launches full-scale water conservation [S Korea].
“The east coast city of Gangneung, stricken by the worst drought on record, has begun to implement desperate water conservation measures, as water storage at its main water supply reservoir has fallen to a dangerous level, the interior ministry said Tuesday.”
“Another winter record heat wave with temperatures again hovering 40C [104F], especially in BOLIVIA (Cobija 39.3 just 0.2 from its winter heat record set last year!). COLOMBIA also with record heat: Min 29.0 Riohacha AWS record hottest night.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN. Record after record in 100% of all the countries every single day of August from 1st to 31st.
“The minimum temperature at Roatan Island was 29.0C which is HONDURAS AUGUST HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY; Nicaragua: The capital Managua yesterday pulverized its record of August highest temperature in history with 37.5C [99.5F].”
“Two Are Found Dead in a Creek After Flooding in San Antonio [Texas].
“Chief McManus said that he believed the victims were friends and that they appeared to have been homeless. He said they were “washed up” on Sunday night or Monday morning in the high waters that resulted from the storm.”
“‘It happened so fast’: the shocking reality of indoor heat deaths in Arizona…
“Chamblee overheated and struggled to breathe. His core temperature measured 108F when he was rushed to the emergency room, but doctors were unable to cool him down, according to the death report obtained by the Guardian using the Freedom of Information Act (Foia).”
“Records are falling since day #1: 99F Spokane (101 downtown) & Deer Park WA Hottest Fall day in history. CANADA: 38.6C/101.5F Lilloet record; 38.2 Lytton; 37.9 Ashcroft record; etc. Tomorrow Canada will have a new national record of hottest Autumn day.”
“Several new wildfires were burning on Vancouver Island on Monday, as thousands of lightning strikes hit the province over the weekend and the number of blazes continued to swell…
“The service said a record-breaking 10-day heat wave, with temperatures five to six degrees above seasonal norms, has left fuels highly susceptible to ignition.”
“Provisional statistics show that the mean temperature across the country – which includes overnight lows as well as daytime highs – was 16.10C (60.98F). This is 1.51C (2.72F) above the long-term average and well ahead of 2018, the previous warmest summer, which had a mean temperature of 15.76C (60.37F).”
“Supermarkets use “just-in-time” logistics with little storage, a model designed to cut costs and waste, but one that leaves supply chains exposed. Produce is delivered directly from farms to distribution centres without a buffer in case of crop failure.”
“Yesterday was held the 3rd event commemorating the disappearance of Sarenne Glacier!
“And guess what is visible from Sarenne? Another dying (ice cap) glacier, La Girose, the target of an ill-conceived cable car project in La Grave!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Severe storm devastates Dordogne vineyards with hail and flooding, destroying this year’s grape harvest.
“Within minutes, intense rainfall led to severe mudslides that swept through streets and homes, stripping soil from many vineyard plots. In addition to the rain, large hailstones battered the vines.”
“Galicia [NW Spain]: Unprecedented wildfires scorch more than 90k hectares.
“While most wine producers avoided the worst, Alvaredos-Hobbs, the boutique project partly owned by Californian winemaker Paul Hobbs, has an estimated loss of 70% of production. The different DOs have started assessing the tragedy ahead of harvest.”
“Spain prepares for future extreme weather after ‘environmental catastrophe’.
“After a summer in which much of western and southern Europe were impacted by catastrophic fires and searing heat, Spain now forming a plan to prepare for future disasters.Scientists say action is needed to reduce emissions and increase resilience…”
“Powerful storm hits western Greece, flooding in Corfu, damage to agriculture and dozens of villages without power.
“In Corfu, 126 millimeters [5 inches] of rain fell in just one hour, turning the city into a lake. Roads were flooded, shops were severely damaged in the Spilia area, while the road to the airport became impassable for hours. There were also major problems in air traffic, as 29 flights were canceled or diverted to Aktion, Thessaloniki and Ioannina.”
“Average global air temperatures are currently the second warmest on record.
“It’s really rather remarkable just how persistently warm the planet has been over the last 2-3 years. God knows what’s going to happen during the next strong El Nino event.”
“Total f&%kery is going on with the 3-year running average of the global sea-surface temperature as temperatures continue to trend significantly above “accelerating warming.”
“Zen kōan: What is the sound of one planet dying?” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“La Niña may return but temperatures are likely to be above average.
“La Niña may return to impact weather and climate patterns from September onwards, according to the latest World Meteorological Organization (WMO) El Niño/La Niña update. But despite the temporary cooling influence of La Niña, temperatures are still expected to be above average for much of the world.”
“Millions exposed to deadly heat from deforestation.
“A global analysis has shown that when forests are cut, nearby air temperatures rise and daily temperature swings grow larger. When the canopy is lost, the land loses both its source of moisture and its shield from the sun. The burden is not spread evenly.”
“The black squirrel monkey’s (Saimiri vanzolinii) vulnerability comes from its limited range – just 870 km², about half the size of London, and the smallest known distribution of any primate in the Americas.”
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“Stablecoins could trigger taxpayer bailouts, warns Nobel laureate.
“Jean Tirole, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, has warned about “insufficient supervision” of stablecoins and the possibility that governments will be forced into multibillion-dollar bailouts should the tokens unravel in a future financial crisis.”
“Gold Holds Near Record as Traders Weigh Fed Outlook, US Tariffs.
“Gold held just below a record as traders weighed the future of the Federal Reserve and uncertainty around US President Donald Trump’s tariffs ahead of key US jobs data due later this week.”
“Silver Nears Historic Levels, Supported by Investments and Global Tensions.
“Silver prices surged in both local and global markets last week, with the ounce closing at $39.61 (+2.2%), marking its highest level since August 2011. This rise was driven by growing expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut and sustained investment and industrial demand for the white metal.”
“Trump’s tariffs are headed to the US Supreme Court, prolonging the chaos on trade.
“In a 7-4 majority, the judges ruled Trump had exceeded his power by invoking emergency powers… The ruling will throw into disarray the strategies of trading partners still in negotiations with the US, who may decide to wait and see the outcome of the legal battle.”
“Rural America is suffering an economic crisis as crop prices plunge — ‘U.S. soybean farmers cannot survive a prolonged trade dispute’.
“Agricultural trade groups have sounded the alarm recently on the state of farmers, who are grappling with a continued slump in prices for their crops and worsening credit conditions. They have asked lawmakers to help increase access to export markets, including China, which is still locked in a trade war with the U.S.”
“Trade War Pushes Canada’s Current Account Deficit to Record,..
“The shortfall rose to C$21.16 billion ($15.4 billion) in the second quarter, Statistics Canada reported Thursday. That’s the largest since at least the early 1980s, and significantly deeper than the C$1.32 billion deficit recorded in the first three months of this year…”
“Japan eyes record spending requests on rising debt, social welfare costs.
“Japan’s government spending requests for next fiscal year will likely set a record for the third consecutive year, a draft of the requests obtained by Reuters showed on Monday, highlighting the challenge the country faces in fixing its dire finances.”
“South Korea heads for record stretch of growth trailing inflation.
“South Korea is poised for a fifth consecutive year in which economic growth lags behind inflation, stoking concern that Asia’s fourth-largest economy is sliding into a prolonged low-growth trap.”
“China property sales drop 17.6% in August, housing slump hits sixth straight month.
“The slump, now in its fifth year, has worsened since the second quarter as falling prices highlight the fading impact of last year’s stimulus push and raise fears of deflation.”
“Norway’s electricity crisis is about to hit Britain…
“There is a real chance that Norway will run out of water this winter, meaning it will not be able to maintain electricity supplies to Great Britain. Norway could be forced to restrict exports under new powers which allow them to be restricted if there is a prospect of hydrological shortages. And not just once the shortages manifest.”
“Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea.
“Kemi Badenoch has said her party will remove all net zero requirements on oil and gas companies drilling in the North Sea if elected… She will claim that net zero measures mean households end up “paying the price through higher energy bills”.”
“France could be about to crash the global economy.
“…this could turn into far more than just a political drama in Paris. With worries about government debt and the affordability of lavish welfare systems rising all the time, France could be about to trigger a full-blown market crash.”
“”I’m mentally preparing myself for the fact that this war could drag on for a long time,” he told ZDF when asked if he was hopeful that a ceasefire could be reached next year. “We’re trying to end it as quickly as possible, but certainly not at the price of Ukraine’s capitulation.””
“Italy’s new military spending: Bombs, bullets, the world’s longest bridge.
“Calling it a “monumental win” for the United States, President Donald Trump hailed a June commitment by NATO allies to boost defense spending. But along with a surge in munitions and tanks, the deal might usher in more creative “military” investments — including, perhaps, the world’s longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the boot of mainland Italy.”
“Czechs Plan $14 Billion Deficit With Bigger Spending on Defense.
“The Czech government is proposing to increase the state budget deficit next year as the fiscally-conservative administration plans to boost spending on defense and a major energy project.”
“Poland plans record defense spending of 4.8 percent of GDP.
“Poland plans to increase its defense spending to 4.8 percent of gross domestic product next year – the highest figure within NATO. According to the government’s draft budget for 2026, around 200 billion zlotys (around 46 billion euros) have been earmarked for this.”
“Lithuania has installed so-called ‘dragon’s teeth’ on the border with Russia.
“Lithuania has completed the installation of so-called “dragon’s teeth” on its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave, the Lithuanian Defence Ministry said on Saturday. This is the latest step in a series of defence measures taken by the Baltic country to deter Russian aggression.”
“Von der Leyen says Europe is drawing up ‘precise’ plans to send troops to Ukraine, FT reports.
“Europe is drawing up “pretty precise plans” for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine as part of post-conflict security guarantees that will have the backing of U.S. capabilities, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the Financial Times in an interview published Sunday.”
“Kim Jong-un will provide ‘beautiful life’ to families of soldiers killed in Ukraine…
““My heart breaks and aches more at the sight of those little children,” he said. “I, our state and our army will take full responsibility for them and train them admirably as staunch and courageous fighters like their fathers,” he added.”
“China is set to unveil a ship-destroying hypersonic missile at a military parade, amid heightened tensions with the West…
“Details are shrouded in mystery but experts expect the weapon will be capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 8, or 6,100mph… Putin and Kim are expected to stay on and watch the military parade as guests of honour…”
“Taiwan reports surge in Chinese military activity near its territory.
“Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense on Monday said that it detected eight Chinese Military aircraft and six naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territory as of Monday (local time).”
“Indonesian finance minister’s home looted as protest anger grows.
“Southeast Asia’s biggest economy has been rocked by protests in major cities since the death of motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan, who was run over by police during a rally against financial perks for lawmakers.”
“Indonesia, Thai Stock Market Outlooks Buffeted by Political Risk.
“Intensifying protests in Indonesia and the latest leadership upheaval in Thailand are ratcheting up political risk in the two largest emerging stock markets in Southeast Asia… Thailand has struggled for decades to overcome political infighting…”
“The proposed American solution to absorb compliant units into the regular army while purging militia leaders from positions of authority represents nothing less than a comprehensive restructuring of Iraq’s security architecture.”
“Lebanon’s speaker calls for national dialogue on Hezbollah’s weapons, criticizes US pressure…
“The Lebanese military will soon present a plan to the government on disarming Hezbollah by the end of the year, after President Joseph Aoun and most of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government endorsed a proposal by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.”
“Druze Spiritual Leader Calls for Independence in Southern Syria Amid Rising Death Toll.
“Druze spiritual leader Sheikh al-Hijri calls for independence in southern Syria, citing 2,000 deaths in Sweida and failed negotiations with Damascus. He announced military and political preparations for self-determination.”
“Gaza post-war plan envisions ‘voluntary’ relocation of entire population…
“The 38-page prospectus seen by The Washington Post envisions at least a temporary relocation of all of Gaza’s more than 2 million population, either through what it calls “voluntary” departures to another country or into restricted, secured zones inside the enclave during reconstruction.”
“Yemen’s Houthi rebel group confirm their prime minister has been killed in Israeli airstrikes.
“The prime minister of Yemen’s Houthi government, Ahmad Ghaleb al-Rahawi, has been killed in an Israeli strike, according to a news agency run by the group. Several other ministers were killed in the strike, according to the Houthi-run agency, though they were not named.”
“Islamic State massacres in eastern DRC: who are the insurgents and why are they killing civilians?
“…Violence becomes a strategy to create fear among the locals to smooth forced recruitment, and ease the plundering of villages in new areas that the larger camps are fleeing to. For Islamic State Central African Province, violence against Christians serves both an instrumental and an ideological purpose.”
“Jihadists take control of strategic Mali town, trigger concern as they impose restrictions…
“Residents returning will have to pay a tax to the JNIM and accept its rules, notably a ban on secular music as well as on cigarettes and alcohol. Women will not be allowed to venture out without covering their heads.”
“Is Trump’s mission in Venezuela to fight drugs or to topple its leader?
“…Venezuela has complained to UN secretary-general António Guterres about the US deployment, claiming Trump is planning an attack. “It’s a massive propaganda operation to justify what the experts call ‘kinetic action’ — meaning military intervention,” Venezuela’s UN ambassador Samuel Moncada told reporters.”
“Guyana Says Election Ballot Boxes Attacked From Venezuela.
“Guyanese police and soldiers were shot at by unidentified persons in Venezuela while they were escorting ballot boxes on a river along the border to a remote area for Monday’s general elections, the security forces said in a statement.”
“Inside Haiti: where women are raped on the street and gangs rule…
“In the capital there is no accountability, no one in charge, no one who can fix things when they go wrong. In most of Port-au-Prince and its suburbs, where about a quarter of Haiti’s 12 million population live, the gangs are the only law.”
“How AI is helping a tiny Caribbean island make millions.
“Back in the 1980s when the internet was still in its infancy, countries were being handed their own unique website addresses to navigate this nascent new online world. Such as .us for the US or .uk for the UK. This included the small Caribbean island of Anguilla, which landed the address .ai. Unbeknownst to Anguilla at the time, this would become a future jackpot.”
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“Is Earth’s climate in a state of ‘termination shock’?
“Absolutely insane warm spell in SCANDINAVIA. Hundreds of records broken since Sept 1st.
“Sheffield drought: Reservoirs at ‘record low’ despite rain and hosepipe ban [UK].
“Revealed: Global warming exaggerated, say soaring number of Britons…
“Severe weather in Italy, damage and flooding in Tuscany and Veneto, and heavy rains in Lombardy.
“Heavy rain and flooding in eastern Veneto. State of emergency declared.
“Experts warn of rising drought impacts nationwide [Greece].
“Frost, drought slash pistachio yield by 80 pct [Turkey].
“Four in ten reptile species in Israel at risk of extinction, rare audit finds.
“Flash floods wash away crops, roads in Morocco.
“‘We are still waiting, still suffering’: The legacy of a deadly Nigerian dam collapse.
“Gridlock as flash floods take over Lagos roads, paralyse business activities…
“SOUTH AFRICA ENDLESS RECORD HEAT:
“Police fire rubber bullets as Westbury protests over water shortage [Jo’burg, South Africa].
“HISTORIC: WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN:
“Invasive plants and bacteria threaten Iraq’s Euphrates.
“In Dagestan it’s going under water! In Buinaksk, streets have turned into rivers, cars are going…
“Heavy rains have broken a 30-year-old record in Faisalabad [Pakistan].
“Jammu and Kashmir Floods Wipe Out Paddy Crops, Apple Orchards, Leaving Growers Devastated.
“Himalayan Shield Weakening? Monsoon Winds Crossing Into Tibet Worrying Signs For India, Say Experts.
“Tourism surge and climate change threaten Nepal’s Mustang.
“North China posts longest rainy season since [records began in] 1961, country faces hottest summer.
“Zhengzhou schools suspended on Sept 11 amid torrential rain alert.
“NEVER ENDING RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN – another scorching hot and humid night with more records of September Highest Minimums:
“Road events at world championships to start 30 minutes earlier to beat Tokyo heat.
“Floods triggered by days of heavy rains have killed at least 19 people and left 10 others missing on Indonesia’s Bali Island and in East Nusa Tenggara province [this is not their rainy season].
“Sydney records wettest September day in 146 years as NSW inundated with heavy rain, tornadoes.
“Esk Valley dust after Cyclone Gabrielle still a battle for residents as windy season arrives [NZ].
“Sahuayo, La Piedad, and Yurécuaro suffer flooding and damage after heavy rains [Mexico].
“The [Australian] Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is making a major change to how they assess El Niño and La Niña, the world’s most dominant drivers of weather variability.
“One of the largest marine heat waves in decades is impacting California weather.
“More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought, Oregon in historic dry period.
“Scientists warn polar ice-fixing plans are ‘flawed and dangerous’…
“North Pacific and north Atlantic seas show record heat in August.
“Climate change threatens major oxygen-producing bacteria.
“INSANE ARCTIC WARMTH – absolutely mind blowing and unprecedented this endless record warmth in Arctic Russia:
“Orange rivers signal toxic shift in Arctic wilderness…
“EXCEPTIONAL WARM NIGHT IN FINLAND. DOZENS Sept High Minimum records:
“Norway’s Folgefonna Glacier Continues to Retreat as Ski Lift Collapses, Marking a Significant Shift in Summer Skiing.
“Sami reindeer herders in Sweden face cultural collapse amid mining and climate threats.
“Warm water source of stress for Estonia’s coastal sea creatures.
“Floods could hit England while country is still in drought, forecasters say…
“Eiskapelle 2016 | 2025.
“Swiss villages threatened by melting glaciers.
“Climate change helps Spanish coffee lovers grow their own beans…
“Severe weather warning as storms ravage Spain’s eastern coast: Valencia region to be hit and Tarragona under RED ALERT.
“Europe’s Heat Waves Fuel New Market for Chinese AC Units…
“EU states still fighting over crucial targets in run-up to Cop30, leaked draft shows.
“Even moderate warming could cause irreversible damage to Mediterranean ecosystems, experts warn.
“Africa bears the heaviest burden of global wildfires.
“Kenya’s Ruto says western leaders have broken ‘climate blood pact’.
“A major flood disaster occurred in the Aşdağul town of Çorum’s Ortaköy district [Turkey]
“Iraq’s fish sector faces collapse due to water and disease.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST; Records smashed in pieces specially in IRAN:
“Iranians told to cut showers short as dams run dry.
“Kandahar residents face severe water shortages amid heat and drought [Afghanistan]…
“‘Intense’ monsoon rain, flooding continue to engulf Pakistan’s Punjab.
“Flood-hit Punjab faces rising disease threat amid medicine shortages.
“Rainfall records smashed: North states [India] drench past seasonal average ahead of schedule.
“Today, ten stations in China broke or tied September records, including Hangzhou 39.4C, Jiande & Zhuji 40.1C [104F]! 
“Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China, prompting mass evacuations, closures.
“Mercury tops 35 degrees Celsius [95F] in central Tokyo for record 4th day in September.
“Tornado that hit central Japan city one of strongest on record in Japan.
“Gunsan’s 152.2 mm ‘waterfall rain’ breaks national record [S Korea].
“Thai Dams Over Capacity, Triggering Flash Flood Alert.
“Nelson Tasman endured one of its most extreme winters on record, swinging from destructive floods in June and July to near-record dryness in August.
“Why the East Antarctic interior is warming faster and earlier than its coastal areas.
“Rains cause rivers to rise in Aragua and vehicles to be swept away in La Guaira [Venezuela].
“MEXICO BETWEEN FLOODS AND HEAT.
“Rains Cause Flooding and Damage in Municipalities of Nuevo León [NE Mexico]…
“The Gulf is back in record territory, with Sea Surface Temps now the hottest they have been on record for this time of year. 
“$1 Trillion in American Wages Has Gone Up in Wildfire Smoke…
“As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds…
“Driest summer in Logan on record [Utah]…
“Firefighters Race to Save a Treasured Sequoia Grove in California.
“Why is B.C. suddenly getting tornado warnings?
“St. John’s [Newfoundland] officially ties all-time record for most 20°C [68F] days in a year.
“Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds.
“World Meat Prices Reach New High as Consumers Clamor for Beef [Whilst] Global Cattle Supplies Dwindle.
“Arctic heat: The Arctic Island Jan Mayen (70.58 N) had a medium summer temperature of 6.7C [44.1F], its warmest summer since the observations began in 1921. 
“Latvia faces one of its toughest agricultural seasons in years.
“The Isle of Man has experienced its warmest summer on record, meteorologists have confirmed…
“UK suffers worst ever year for wildfires – with total set to eclipse 1,000…
“A swarm of jellyfish has caused major disruption at one of France’s largest nuclear power plants, for the second time in a month.
“Food Delivery Drivers Feel Strain of Italy’s Ban on Outdoor Work on Hottest Days.
“Aneto Glacier on 03 Sept. 2025. What’s left of the largest glacier in the Pyrenees! 
“Portugal Records Hottest, Driest Summer Since [records began in] 1931: Weather Agency.
“August 2025 was the hottest month on record in Spain.
“MEDITERRANEAN HEAT WAVE:
“As Sierra Leone’s farmers bear the brunt of climate change, citizens demand strong climate action…
“INSANITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA – 42.4 [108.3F] Walvis Bay NAMIBIA HOTTEST SEPTEMBER DAY IN HISTORY; Also 39.5 Luderitz Point.
“Sudan rescuers pull 370 bodies from Darfur landslides, many remain trapped…
“Sudan, Egypt FMs urge Ethiopia to change course ahead of megadam launch…
“The worst drought in decades is threatening Syria’s fragile recovery from years of civil war.
“Jordan: Record temperatures in August, nearly 50 degrees Celsius [122F]…
“Drought Forces 742 Families from Central and Southern Iraq to Displace to Holy Najaf…
“Three Dams in Iran Dried Up, Eight More Near Collapse.
“Pamir Plateau [Central Asia] Loses Its “Ice Shield”: Scientists Confirm End of Glacier Stability Anomaly…
“Floods affect over 4 million people in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
“Pakistan’s southern Sindh province evacuates 100,000 people over flooding threat.
“[River] Yamuna crosses danger mark as heavy rains flood Delhi…
“China’s Summer of Climate Whiplash Brings Heat, Floods, and Drought…
“Nine weather stations in China broke or tied September records today, with Jiande, Zhejiang, reaching 40C [104F], the highest in China for September this year. 
“Gansu province experiences a sudden “September hailstorm”! Snow piles up to knee-deep, shocking residents: “We’ve never seen anything like this before.”
“Heavy rains hit Sichuan again, causing flooding in many areas.
“Typhoon-spawned Tornado Damages Homes, Overturns Cars, Injures 25 in Shizuoka [Japan]…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN EAST ASIA: Historic hot night- MINIMUMS:
“‘No more empty homes while people are homeless’: the squatters being evicted from the northern rivers’ ‘buyback’ homes [NSW, Australia].
“Mirror image molecules reveal drought stress in the Amazon rainforest…
“Climate change severely impacts Costa Rican banana sector with 20 per cent export decline in first half.
“CARIBBEAN RECORD HEAT – Endless record heat all over the Caribbean continues:
“Arizona’s Heat Is So Extreme Even Rattlesnakes and Cacti Are Struggling…
“Years of drought, causing critically low water levels at Lake Powell, have revealed a submerged pickup truck containing human remains near the Arizona-Utah border.
“Western wildfires creating strain on insurance industry, homeowners: Report. Increasing materials costs have made rebuilding more expensive, the report said.
“Storms Slam Wichita With Huge Hail, Violent Winds.
“B.C. wildfires force more evacuations, local state of emergency.
“After British Columbia, HISTORIC WARMTH IN YUKON: Yesterday 29.2C [84.6F] Braeburn 
“ALASKA RECORD WARMTH [Text from Rick Thoman @alaskawx]
“Fighting climate change must include a serious solution to rubbish landfills.
“I’m not sure many folks realize just how persistent the warming from CO2 is. 
“São Paulo – The executive director of the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP30), Brazilian Ana Toni, said Thursday that the event “will mark a turning point” in the way climate finance is addressed worldwide…
“New research explores climate change and the limits of human progress…
“The ocean carbon sink is ailing: 10% drop in CO₂ absorption seen during record 2023 marine heat wave.
“Sea Surface Temperatures s are spiking again. Mini-caution, two days does not a trend make. 
“New temperature records in the North and Baltic Seas.
“ARCTIC WARMTH. This insane relentless record warmth never ends. These temperatures in September are “ridiculous”.
“OFFICIAL! Met Éireann confirms summer 2025 was the hottest in Ireland since records began…
“Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region.
“France recorded its third hottest summer this year since records began in 1900, Ecological Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher announced on Tuesday.
“Barcelona sees record number of ‘tropical’ and ‘torrid’ nights during summer months.
“Climate change made heat and dryness that fuelled Iberian wildfires 40 times more likely, study finds.
“Drought and doubts: can the European Union help Greece and other thirsty Member States?
“Torrential rains brought major flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, inundating roads in the Croatian region, basements and ground-floor apartments after 100 liters of rain fell per square meter in less than an hour.
“HISTORIC MEDITERRANEAN & BLACK SEA HEAT WAVE:
“Lemon growers in Türkiye struggle as climate change fuels disasters.
“Iraq risks water disaster as reserves hit critical levels…
“Mass evacuations in Pakistan’s flooded Punjab hit 300,000 in 48 hours.
“Punjab floods threaten to devastate India’s rice harvest.
“Jammu and Kashmir faces threat of Glacial Lake Outburst floods, says report, urges immediate remedial action.
“One dead, 5 missing as landslides triggered by heavy rains wreak havoc in Himachal.
“INDIA RECORD HEAT:
“HISTORIC AUTUMN WARMTH IN MONGOLIA:
“China sees hottest summer ever…
“A car was discovered on the bed of a dried-up reservoir in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, after a severe drought pushed water levels to a record low, local news reports said Thursday. [S Korea]
“EXTRAORDINARY UNBELIEVABLE. HUNDREDS OF RECORDS BRUTALIZED IN JAPAN:
“As of 3 September 2025, the number of extremely hot days (>= 35°C / 95F) in Tokyo in 2025 has risen further to 28 days, significantly exceeding the 22 days recorded during the summer of 2023 over the 150-year observation period!”
“Bullet trains disrupted as record rainfall floods northeastern Japan…
“Historic flooding: Mexico City and Edomex…
“Wildfire burns into historic California Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp.
“Late-summer heat breaks all-time September heat record in Spokane [Washington].
“Spokane just ended its driest summer.
“The all-time heat record for September in Canada now has just one titleholder: Ashcroft, B.C., after nudging out its three predecessors with a preliminary reading of 40.8°C [105.4F] on Wednesday.
“Was it the driest summer on record in the Maritimes?
“How permafrost thaw diminishes the remaining carbon budget…
“Scientists warn on safe carbon capture limits to address climate change.
“Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal.
“The real crisis isn’t climate change, ecologist Sandra Diaz says.
“Sudan’s Darfur landslide kills more than 1,000 people after wiping out entire village.
“Lake Baringo flooding leaves schools submerged, families homeless [Kenya]…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT WAVE IN SOUTH AFRICA:
“Türkiye’s farmers suffer crop losses of up to 85% amid drought.
“Iraq ‘Deceived’ by Türkiye Over Water Release, Warns Iraqi Observatory.
“Iraq’s Chibayish marshes are dying in the drought.
“Iran’s Mandegan Dam Sparks Fierce Environmental, Social, and Cultural Opposition.
“Two million impacted as Pakistan’s Punjab faces worst floods in its history.
“Punjab floods washed away thousands of villages and farms; now the devastation threatens Pakistan’s economy…
“Red alert in Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rain, flash floods and landslides loom [India].
“Rain cripples Gurgaon [city SW of Delhi], traffic crawls, ‘triple engine govt’ barbs fly, photos, videos flood internet.
“From June to August this year, the average temperature in China was 22.31C (+1.08C), breaking the record set just last year and becoming the hottest summer in meteorological records!”
“Prolonged heatwave grips Hong Kong with record September temperatures, as Sheung Shui soars to 38.4 degrees [101.1F].
“Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN JAPAN:
“Drought-hit Gangneung launches full-scale water conservation [S Korea].
“SOUTH AMERICA answers to South Africa: 40C!
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN. Record after record in 100% of all the countries every single day of August from 1st to 31st.
“Two Are Found Dead in a Creek After Flooding in San Antonio [Texas].
“‘It happened so fast’: the shocking reality of indoor heat deaths in Arizona…
“HISTORIC WESTERN HEAT WAVE [N America]:
“Several new wildfires were burning on Vancouver Island on Monday, as thousands of lightning strikes hit the province over the weekend and the number of blazes continued to swell…
“Summer 2025 confirmed as UK’s hottest on record.
“UK drought exposes food system weaknesses…
“We just experienced our second sunniest summer since observations started in 1965 [Netherlands].
“Yesterday was held the 3rd event commemorating the disappearance of Sarenne Glacier!
“Galicia [NW Spain]: Unprecedented wildfires scorch more than 90k hectares.
“Spain prepares for future extreme weather after ‘environmental catastrophe’.
“Powerful storm hits western Greece, flooding in Corfu, damage to agriculture and dozens of villages without power.
“EXTRAORDINARY MEDITERRANEAN & BLACK SEA HEAT WAVE:
“Average global air temperatures are currently the second warmest on record. 
“Total f&%kery is going on with the 3-year running average of the global sea-surface temperature as temperatures continue to trend significantly above “accelerating warming.”
“La Niña may return but temperatures are likely to be above average.
“Millions exposed to deadly heat from deforestation.
“Monkey faces extinction due to climate change.
“Stablecoins could trigger taxpayer bailouts, warns Nobel laureate.
“Gold Holds Near Record as Traders Weigh Fed Outlook, US Tariffs.
“Silver Nears Historic Levels, Supported by Investments and Global Tensions.
“Trump’s tariffs are headed to the US Supreme Court, prolonging the chaos on trade.
“Rural America is suffering an economic crisis as crop prices plunge — ‘U.S. soybean farmers cannot survive a prolonged trade dispute’.
“Trade War Pushes Canada’s Current Account Deficit to Record,..
“Japan eyes record spending requests on rising debt, social welfare costs.
“South Korea heads for record stretch of growth trailing inflation.
“China property sales drop 17.6% in August, housing slump hits sixth straight month.
“Norway’s electricity crisis is about to hit Britain…
“Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea.
“France could be about to crash the global economy.
“Germany’s Merz prepares for long war in Ukraine…
“Italy’s new military spending: Bombs, bullets, the world’s longest bridge.
“Czechs Plan $14 Billion Deficit With Bigger Spending on Defense.
“Poland plans record defense spending of 4.8 percent of GDP.
“Lithuania has installed so-called ‘dragon’s teeth’ on the border with Russia.
“Von der Leyen says Europe is drawing up ‘precise’ plans to send troops to Ukraine, FT reports.
“Kim Jong-un will provide ‘beautiful life’ to families of soldiers killed in Ukraine…
“China is set to unveil a ship-destroying hypersonic missile at a military parade, amid heightened tensions with the West…
“Taiwan reports surge in Chinese military activity near its territory.
“Indonesian finance minister’s home looted as protest anger grows.
“Indonesia, Thai Stock Market Outlooks Buffeted by Political Risk.
“US pressure may break Iranian influence in Iraq…
“Lebanon’s speaker calls for national dialogue on Hezbollah’s weapons, criticizes US pressure…
“Druze Spiritual Leader Calls for Independence in Southern Syria Amid Rising Death Toll.
“Gaza post-war plan envisions ‘voluntary’ relocation of entire population…
“Yemen’s Houthi rebel group confirm their prime minister has been killed in Israeli airstrikes.
“Islamic State massacres in eastern DRC: who are the insurgents and why are they killing civilians?
“Jihadists take control of strategic Mali town, trigger concern as they impose restrictions…
“Is Trump’s mission in Venezuela to fight drugs or to topple its leader?
“Guyana Says Election Ballot Boxes Attacked From Venezuela.
“Inside Haiti: where women are raped on the street and gangs rule…
“How AI is helping a tiny Caribbean island make millions.