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“Melting glaciers and ice caps could unleash wave of volcanic eruptions, study says…
“The loss of ice releases the pressure on underground magma chambers and makes eruptions more likely…. the research in Chile is one of the first studies to show a surge in volcanism on a continent in the past, after the last ice age ended.”
“A third of global chip supply threatened by climate change and drought by 2035: PwC…
“Climate change could disrupt a third of the world’s semiconductor supply by 2035, as severe drought threatens the mining of copper – a critical material used in chip production – according to a new report from PwC released on Tuesday.”
“Record-breaking temperatures in June around the world.
“From Pakistan to Spain, Nigeria to Japan, the month of June was the hottest ever recorded in 12 countries and was exceptionally warm in 26 other countries, according to AFP analysis of data from the European monitor Copernicus.”
“Firefighters ‘exhausted’ as Germany struggles with huge wildfires.
“Firefighters in Germany were struggling to gain control of blazes in several forested areas on Sunday, as the wildfire season continued to wreak havoc on parts of the country’s east, amid similar disasters in other parts in Europe.”
“South of France hit by series of major wildfires: alert level raised to maximum.
“Several wildfires are still active in the south of France on Monday (July 7) after a weekend marked by high temperatures and strong winds. Authorities in several departments have raises the alert level to maximum.”
“Wildfire in southern Catalonia escalates: 1,600 hectares burned, 50 residents evacuated, military called in.
“Overnight, strong winds worsened conditions, opening two new flanks and prompting the evacuation of 50 residents. One of the flanks advanced toward a residential area in the town of Alfara de Carles, which has since been evacuated.”
“Italy hit by ‘water bomb’ storm bringing flooding and strong winds.
“Italy hit by ‘water bomb’ storm bringing flooding and strong winds. One person died after a tree fell as the northern part of the country was battered with a storm that dumped over 50mm of water in two hours.”
“Pasterze (Hohe Tauern, Austria) 1938 | 2025 [see link for contrasting images]
“Staggering loss of volume of the largest Austrian glacier… still for few days! When the (now tiny) icefall breaks up, it will no longer be the largest ice mass in Austria!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana.
“Severe thunderstorms hit Hungary on Monday forcing the closure of the main international airport in the capital Budapest after debris had been blown across the runways.”
“Western Balkans Scorched: Drought and Water Restrictions Grip Region Amidst Record Heatwave.
“The Western Balkans are currently grappling with a severe drought and widespread water restrictions, triggered by a record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures have soared, reaching up to 41°C (105.8°F) in some areas, leading to critically low river levels, agricultural distress, and significant impacts on daily life and power production across the region.”
“The Mediterranean Sea’s marine heatwave is literally off the charts.
“Sea surface temperatures off the coast of Italy are as warm as those in Miami, exceeding 30°C (87°F). Water temperature anomalies are up to 7°C (13°F) above normal. Expect devastating consequences for marine ecosystems.” [Colin McCarthy]
“Sierra Leone islanders despair as rising ocean threatens survival.
“Wading through water up to his knees, Hassan Kargbo points to the vast ocean before him, which is eroding the land and imperilling residents’ survival on his island off Sierra Leone.”
“Cape Town storm: Multiple road closures, almost 4 000 displaced as floods damage more homes.
“Cape Town faces severe flooding aftermath with thousands displaced after heavy rains destroyed homes, particularly in informal settlements where makeshift structures couldn’t withstand the downpour.”
“Syria battles wildfires for fifth day as climate change worsens…
“Syria’s minister of emergency and disaster management, Raed Al-Saleh, confirmed that intensive ground and aerial operations are ongoing to extinguish the blazes. New regime officials reported progress in controlling some hotspots whilst operations continue to prevent flames reaching Syria’s largest forest reserve,”
“Water shortage in Basra: Upstream violations end agriculture, endanger fish [50C /122F temps looming this week].
“…the agricultural authorities stated that unauthorized water use by neighboring provinces has “worsened the situation,” leading to the collapse of thousands of acres of farmland and a sharp decline in livestock and fish production.”
“Water collapse, not war, is the greatest threat to Iran.
“In June, all eyes were on the Middle East as Iran and Israel exchanged missile strikes. For a brief moment, it seemed a wider war was inevitable. But while the direct conflict has subsided, another less obvious crisis remains – one that poses an even greater existential threat to the Islamic Republic.”
“Brutal 48.5C [119.3F] Chillas, PAKISTAN at 1250m! WORLD RECORD OF HIGHEST TEMPERATURE ABOVE 1000M asl. BUT…Yesterday 49.3C Bafq IRAN, altitude 999m (they should have moved the station a bit). Also crazy 46.1C Bunji, Pakistan, 469m asl.”
“Pakistan is an Oven, and Rockfall is Making the Peaks More Dangerous.
“Climbers on K2, Broad Peak, and Nanga Parbat agree the main danger this year is the lack of snow and the constant rockfall, caused by extremely dry and warm weather. Down in the valley, even mountain villages are approaching record temperatures of nearly 50º.”
“Climate change is crippling Pakistan’s street jobs…
” The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) says that in June 2025, there were more than 20 “danger days” in cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Faisalabad. These are days when the wet bulb temperature is too high for people to handle.”
“The Indian Ocean has warmed by 1°C, supercharging monsoon systems. In 2022, rainfall in Sindh and Balochistan was up to 784% above average. The pre-monsoon rains in June 2025, arriving early and fiercely, reflect a disturbing pattern.”
“Arabian Sea Cyclones Double in 15 Years, Goa’s Coastal Communities Bear the Brunt.
“Revealing alarming statistics about Arabian Sea weather patterns, Soumya Dutta, an international climate change expert and Co-Convener of South Asian People’s Action on Climate Crisis (SAPACC) in New Delhi, said, the Arabian Sea was not cyclone prone, but in the last 15 years the cyclones in the Sea have grown 100 per cent…”
“Hottest July day ever recorded in the Maldives’ history with 34.5C [94.1F] at the Velana Hulhule Int. Airport which beats the previous record of 34.2C set…in July 2024. Maldives has been with relentless record heat for 3 years…”
“Dozens of people in India’s Himachal Pradesh state are feared dead after the Himalayan region was hit with flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides…
“Hundreds of houses, shops, roads and bridges in Himachal Pradesh were washed away after 23 flash floods and 16 landslides, triggered by the torrential weather, lashed the region since last week.”
“A total of 17 people were reported missing after a mudslide hit the Gyirong Port area along the China-Nepal border on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
“The mudslide occurred at around 5 am, according to local authorities.”
“China sees record temperatures as students shelter from heat wave.
“Universities in eastern China scrambled to upgrade their dorms with air conditioning, and one let students sleep in cooler libraries, after near record temperatures raised concerns about the health of students and staff.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN JAPAN – Records from North to South:
“210 stations >35C !, >37C [98.6F] also in Hokkaido: insane heat all over Japan. ALL TIME RECORDS: 36.3 Taiki, 34.3 Noboribetsu and Okoppe,32.6 Oshamanbe. JULY RECORDS: 35.6 Batsukai, 38.2 Tomogashima, 37.7 Hiwasa, 37.3 Miyakanojo.”
“Typhoon Danas [the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the western coast of Taiwan since records began in 1958]: Two people killed and hundreds injured…
“The storm reached winds of around 135mph (220kmph) as it tore through the southwestern county of Yunlin… The storm dumped more than 60cms (23.6ins) of rain in places…”
“Over 30,000 affected by major floods in Indonesia’s Mataram…
“The flood swept away dozens of cars, uprooted trees, and caused the perimeter wall of the Sandubaya integrated waste disposal site to collapse onto a nearby road.”
“South Australia ‘helpless’ in face of deadly marine algal bloom spreading to Adelaide beaches.
“South Australia’s toxic algal bloom has arrived on Adelaide’s beaches, deepening public concern about the unfolding catastrophe which has affected the state’s coastline since March.”
“Perito Moreno Glacier (SPI, Argentina). 30th April 2025 | 26th June 2025.
“A glacier that has been stable for decades (and famous partly for that!)… Now the huge retreat is perceptible even on the scale of a few weeks!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Once again, rain and hail cause severe damage in Puebla and its metropolitan area [Mexico].
“The intense rains recorded this Monday once again caused havoc in the city of Puebla and in surrounding municipalities such as Coronango , Cuautlancingo and San Pedro Cholula.”
“Texas floods latest: Hopes fade for missing Camp Mystic victims as death toll crosses 100.
“Life threatening flash floods are forecast to remain a threat as storms continued across central Texas throughout Monday evening. It’s the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have killed at least 104 people in the region since late last week.”
“Record rainfall in Chapel Hill [North Carolina] reveals growing inland flood risks.
“In under a day, parts of central North Carolina were inundated with record-breaking rain. Nearly 9 inches fell in Chapel Hill, and some areas of Chatham County saw close to 1 foot of water. Streets turned to rivers…”
“…scientists predict that in a warming climate, the majority of surface currents across the globe will significantly accelerate. Some of them, like the Atlantic Circumpolar Current around Antarctica, are already shifting. That has the potential to cause huge knock-on effects, including sea level rise, changing fish migration cycles, shifting storm patterns and more.”
“NASA CERES satellites provide the most important data in the world.
“With another month of data, both Absorbed Solar Radiation and Outgoing Longwave Radiation have reached the highest levels in observed history. Using a 4-year average to reduce ‘noise’ from natural variability
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“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
“The planet’s albedo (reflectivity) hit yet another new record low as of the latest data from CERES from April, 2025, now at 28.714%… The Earth energy imbalance is maintaing status quo, flat, with the 36-month running mean hovering at 11.26 Hiroshimas per second, or about 972,000 Hiroshimas worth of planetary heating per day.”
” Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data).
• about 370,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 1,170,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,910,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 2,580,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“Arctic region was permafrost-free when global temperatures were 4.5˚C higher than today, study reveals…
“The stark findings indicate that if average global temperatures were to rise by this amount in the future, permafrost found in the Northern Hemisphere today would thaw. Such a temperature increase would release up to 130 billion tons of carbon currently frozen in the ground over the coming decades [to say nothing of methane and nitrous oxide].”
“A large part of the western North Slope of Alaska with official forecast high temps over 90F today and tomorrow. This is borderline unprecedented if it happens.
“There are no weather stations in those 90F+ [32.2C] forecast areas though. So verification will basically be impossible.”
“Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensions.
“A rapidly changing climate has reshaped the region, reducing perennial sea ice. As ocean currents spin what is left of the gyre, chunks of ice now clog many of the channels separating the northern islands. Canada’s coast guard has an expression for this confounding phenomenon: less ice means more ice.”
“Here comes the bouquet-less bride! Wedding flower shortage warning as Britain hit by driest spring in more than a century.
“Wedding flower growers have warned of a shortage after struggling with one of the UK’s driest springs on record… Yorkshire and the northwest are officially in drought as the UK has had its driest spring in more than a century.”
“ECB Warns of Impact of Heat Waves on Inflation, Economic Growth…
“The link between heat and key economic indicators such as inflation and gross domestic product is too important to ignore, according to European Central Bank Executive Board member Frank Elderson.”
“Germany updates: 1,000 firefighters tackle wildfires in east.
“A total of 1,000 emergency personnel have been deployed to Gohrischheide in Saxony and the Saalfelder Höhe in Thuringia, both in eastern Germany. Firefighters on the scene estimated the extent of the affected area to reach 1,000 hectares (2,470 acres).”
“Water level falls to record low of 19cm in Warsaw’s Vistula river…
“Data from Poland’s state meteorological and hydrological institute (IMGW-PIB) shows that the level of the river has fallen to just 19cm at its Vistula boulevards measuring station in Warsaw. That was less than the previous low of 20cm recorded last year and is well below the minimum safe level of 150cm.”
“Shipping through Hungary disrupted as drought hits Europe’s major transport route.
“Unusually low water levels on the Danube river in Hungary are affecting shipping, agriculture, and local ecosystems along Europe’s second-longest river, which is a major transport route across the continent.”
“Meltdown: Swiss glaciers hit annual tipping point weeks early.
“Glaciers in the Swiss Alps began to retreat about 170 years ago. The retreat was initially modest but in recent decades, melting has accelerated significantly as the climate warms. The volume of Swiss glaciers shrank by 38% between 2000 and 2024.”
“The Mediterranean Sea is experiencing a record-smashing heat wave.
“The most extreme heat event on the planet right now is happening not on land but at sea… [What the f*ck! Northwestern Mediterranean is now +6.21°C above 1982-2015 – Leon Simons]
“Floating nuclear power plants to be evaluated for Mediterranean.
“The American Bureau of Shipping, Core Power and Athlos Energy are to collaborate on the evaluation of the potential of deploying floating nuclear power plants to meet the energy demands of islands, ports and coastal communities in the Mediterranean Sea.”
“The warmest sea in the Mediterranean is in Sardinia: the island in thermal shock…
“The Mediterranean coral Cladocora caespitosa is showing serious levels of bleaching, the island of Asinara has been affected by 14 heat waves during the year, a national record…”
“Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response…
“A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens on Friday, as firefighters in neighbouring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides in the west of the country.”
“Wildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State.
“Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.”
“MINIMUM 33.3 [91.9F]. Bunji, PAKISTAN 1470m asl is WORLD RECORD HOTTEST NIGHT 1500M broken by almost 4C [7.2F] margin! Mind blowing Min 34.8C Zarafshan lat 41N alt 420m is UZBEKISTAN HOTTEST NIGHT EVER. Insane temperatures in Iran and Pakistan up to 50C [122F] at 900m asl.”
“Record-Breaking Night Temperatures, Heatwave Grip [Kashmir] Ahead of Heavy Monsoon Rains.
“Kashmir is in the grip of a relentless heatwave, with night temperatures hitting historic highs across the Valley, even as the daytime mercury surged past 35°C in multiple districts on Friday.”
“As China’s annual heavy rain season sweeps across the country, CGTN’s reporter is on the ground in Chengdu, where torrential downpours have triggered urban flooding. With red alerts issued from Sichuan to Gansu and Liaoning, thousands of rescue workers have been mobilized to battle flash floods and landslides.”
“Eastern China swelters under early heatwave, threatening crops and industry.
“Sweltering heat enveloped China’s eastern seaboard on Friday, as a high-pressure system settled over the country’s most populous region, baking key agricultural and manufacturing hubs along the Yangtze River and raising fears of droughts and economic losses.”
“Record heat again in SOUTH KOREA! 37.8 [100F] today at Uljin ALL TIME RECORD TIED (=8 Aug 2013); Uljin had already broken its June record few days ago.
“Extreme humidity and record hot nights make the heat in Koreas and Japan deadly (much much worse than in Europe).”
“Unprecedented marine heat waves fuel fishery disaster in Korea.
“Korea’s coastal fisheries are on high alert as an early and intense heat wave has rapidly raised sea temperatures, triggering mass fish deaths and prompting government intervention.”
“AUSTRALIA WARMTH IN WINTER; not just South Africa, but also Australia is with unusual warmth.
“Today Kempsey, New South Wales had a summery MINIMUM of 15.2C [59.4F], the highest ever recorded in July (Port Elizabeth, South Africa, had its July Record High Minimum with 16.9C). In just 3 days July 2025 has broken more records than any whole July before 2024.”
“A polar air mass has brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths and forcing governments to restrict gas supplies and activate emergency shelters.”
“Seismic noise from oil companies threatens Amazon River Mouth marine life.
“Petrobras has been conducting surveys since 2013 using seismic airgun blasts that can destabilize marine ecosystems… Blasts fired every 10 seconds, reaching more than 230 decibels, disorient and kill cetaceans and other marine life that rely on sound.”
“Ecuador’s state-owned oil company Petroecuador has declared force majeure after heavy rains affected operations at the country’s two main crude pipelines.
“Operations at the OCP and SOTE pipelines, which together have the capacity to transport 810,000 barrels per day of oil from the Amazon rainforest to ports in the Pacific Ocean, have been suspended…”
“Torrential rain completely covered the Querétaro metropolitan area [central Mexico].
“The downpour, accompanied by electrical activity, left significant flooding on major roads such as Prolongación Tecnológico, Bulevar Cerro del Sombrerete, Bernardo Quintana, Paseo 5 de Febrero, and Avenida Zaragoza, among others, in the downtown area.”
“Texas flash floods kill at least 24 people, 23 girl campers missing.
“Torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas, killing at least 24 people as rescue teams scrambled to save dozens of victims trapped by high water or reported missing in the disaster, local officials said.”
“Landmark US study reveals sewage sludge and wastewater plants tied to Pfas pollution…
““We have an indication of very widespread problems and significant exposures that people are going to be facing,” said Kelly Hunter Foster, an environmental attorney with the Waterkeeper Alliance, which conducted the study.”
“This year, Alberta faced one of its worst early-season wildfire crises in recent memory, with industry officials confirming in early June that over 50% of the province’s oil production has been forced offline as flames swept through critical infrastructure zones.”
“As of yesterday, global sea surface temperatures are running about 3.5 standard deviations above the 1982-2011 average (first 30 years of data), and rank 3rd hottest, behind 2023 and 2024.
“For the record, the [NH mid latitudes ocean temp heat] anomaly of 6.818 standard deviations in a normal distribution would correspond to an event with frequency of about 1-in-216 billion.
“These are not normal times. Collapse incoming.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“With half the year now behind us, I estimate that 2025 is likely to approximately tie 2023 as the second warmest year on record (with a ~65% chance of being the second rather than the third warmest).”
“Countries must protect human right to a stable climate, court rules…
“The court affirmed the right to a healthy environment, and said for the first time that this includes the right to a stable climate. This means states have legal obligations to regulate emissions from public and private organisations.”
“COP30 CEO Calls for ‘Realistic’ Expectations for UN Climate Talks.
“The CEO for this year’s COP30 climate talks in Brazil used an appearance at a Newsweek London Climate Action Week event to manage expectations… “We need to be realistic [about] where the geopolitics are at the moment, and the geopolitics are definitely not helping,” COP30 CEO Ana Toni said…”
“‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost.
““We have failed to shift the narrative and we are still caught up in the same legal, economic and political systems,” said David Suzuki in an exclusive interview with iPolitics. “For me, what we’ve got to do now is hunker down.”“
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“Warming depletes Arctic soil’s nitrogen stores, irreversibly increasing CO₂ emissions… [Arctic sea-ice extent still at record low for the date per JAXA]
“”We already knew that climate change was causing Arctic soils to release more CO₂, but we thought at least some of the emissions would be offset by plant growth, which increases slightly with warming,” says Marañón. “But our study shows that this isn’t the case. Nitrogen is lost and soil fertility decreases, preventing Arctic ecosystems from offsetting microbial CO₂ emissions.””
“Arctic tern numbers down nearly a third at key breeding site, experts warn.
“Numbers of Arctic terns nesting at a key breeding site [Northumberland, UK] have dropped by nearly a third this year, as experts warn climate change and disease are hitting the rare birds.”
“More than 80% of UK farmers worried about climate crisis harming livelihood, study finds…
“Farmers have warned that global heating risks Britain’s supplies of home-grown food amid wild swings in weather conditions, in new research carried out by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).”
“Spain and England have recorded their hottest June ever, as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe.
“Spain’s weather service Aemet said the “extremely hot” June – with an average temperature of 23.6C (74.5F) – “has pulverised records”, surpassing the normal average for July and August.”
“Climate change could bring tropical diseases to UK.
“Climate change is driving tropical infectious diseases like dengue and West Nile Virus northwards into Europe as pathogens thrive in hotter, more humid conditions, with fears the danger could spread to the UK.”
“HISTORIC DAY IN GERMANY -40 DEGREES – NATIONWIDE AVERAGE MAX. 35.4 (record:35.5 25 Jul 2019).
“Dozens of records including – ALL TIME RECORDS: 37.4 [99.3F] Bochum, 35.7 Barth, 35.2 Hiddensee-Vitte, 34.0 Berleburg, JULY RECORDS: 38.0 Lippstadt, 37.9 Wittenberg, 36.6 Dresden.”
“France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave…
“Europe’s ongoing heatwave means that the water pumped by nuclear sites is already very hot, impacting the ability of nuclear plants to use it to cool down. On top of this, nuclear sites run the risk of posing a dangerous threat to local biodiversity, by releasing water which is too hot into rivers and seas.”
“If we refer to the standard established using the average for the years 1983 to 2024, the increase represents between four and seven degrees. Meteonews attributes this increase almost entirely to the heatwave that has been affecting the country for almost two weeks.”
“Dozens evacuated from Austrian village after mudslide covers parts of Alpine valley.
“The Austrian Armed Forces used a Black Hawk helicopter to fly out around 100 people from the village of Gschnitz and three mountain huts higher up. Severe thunderstorms on Monday set off a mudslide, leaving homes covered with water and debris.”
“At least 155 firefighters, along with 38 water trucks and support teams, have been deployed to the municipality of Ierapetra, where the fire has already caused severe damage to homes and hotels.”
“Two people have lost their lives in a wildfire burning in west Catalonia since Tuesday evening.
“Firefighters informed that the victims were the owner and a worker from a local farm. One of the main hypotheses is that the owner tried to rescue the worker, who was feeling sick from the smoke.”
“A buoy off the coast of Majorca has measured a sea surface temperature of 31ºC [87.8F], the average AUGUST temperature is 26ºC. Temperatures range from 3-7ºC above average across the basin. This marine heatwave is setting new records for what’s possible.”
“Climate change has doubled the world’s heatwaves: how Africa is affected…
“…our study focused on a heatwave that saw temperatures rise above 45°C in the Sahel (the semiarid region of western and north-central Africa). During this heatwave, Mali recorded temperatures of close to 50°C.”
“JUAN DE NOVA AGAIN! Min 26.1 Max 31.0 [87.8F] Juan de Nova Island – HOTTEST JULY NIGHT IN FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES and Record July max. for Juan de Nova
“Juan de Nova has broken records in all 2023 months, re-broke all of them in 2024 and it’s re-re-breaking all of them again in 2025.”
“Reaching an impasse: Egypt raises the stakes against Ethiopia over Nile dam dispute…
“In describing the GERD as a threat to his country’s existence, the Egyptian foreign minister echoed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi who also repeatedly branded the Ethiopian dam project in the same manner. Sisi also repeatedly said several times in recent years that his country’s water security is a “red line” Cairo would not allow anybody to cross.”
“50.0 [122F] Tabas* 711M asl, 49.8 Zabol, 49.7 Khor* 842m asl, 46C at 1200m; MINIMUMS up to 30C at 1400m asl. World record temperatures at mid high elevations. Also 46C in Turkmenistan, mins >30C.”
“Kashmir Records Hottest June Since 1978; Water Shortages, Early School Breaks Amid Scorching Summer…
“The heatwave has triggered widespread water shortages. Streams and irrigation canals, especially in south Kashmir, are drying up, leaving farmers worried. “If there are no immediate rains, we fear our entire crop will be lost,” said Pulwama-based farmer Abdul Qayoom.”
“Record rainfall in central China leads to flooding and evacuations.
“Gushing brown torrents washed away cars in the city of 300,000 deluged on Monday night, local media videos showed online, as more than 14 inches of rain fell in one area… Chinese meteorologists blame climate change for heavier and more frequent rain…”
“China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains…
“Although China has a nationwide system to forecast and monitor severe weather, scientists say it is hard to make localised predictions, especially in rural communities that lack forecasting capabilities.”
“Ocean warming is pushing sea life into new territories [off S Korea].
“Once native to the rocky shores of Jeju Island, the top shell Turbo sazae is now moving north. Scientists at KIOST have linked the snail’s shifting range to rising sea temperatures driven by climate change.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THE KOREAS – insane MINIMUM temperature of 30.4C [86.7F] at Kangeung SOUTH KOREA HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY. [S Korea has just had its hottest June, too.]
“Extreme humidity and deadly dew points are affecting the whole East Asia in the worst heat wave in history.”
“Record heat never ends in Indonesia. It has been going on for over 800 consecutive days. Tonight it was the July hottest night in history at Tarakan with a minimum of 27.7C [81.9].”
“Heavy rains recorded in recent hours in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in the Ecuadorian Amazon, caused flooding and affected residents….
“…due to the increased flow of the Zamora River on the afternoon of July 1, the force of the current swept away two bridges, one pedestrian and one vehicular, collapsing both structures.”
“Key climate change reports removed from US government websites…
“Scientists said the peer-reviewed authoritative reports save money and lives. Websites for the national assessments and the US Global Change Research Program were down Monday and Tuesday with no links, notes or referrals elsewhere.”
“As expected (see June 2017), after two years that averaged +1.60 °C, June 2025 was ‘only’ +1.30 °C above pre-industrial.
“The lowest anomaly month since May 2023. Impacted by a Relative La Niña of -0.67 (RONI centred on March, assuming a 3-month delayed global temp impact).” [Leon Simons]
“Droughts worldwide pushing tens of millions towards starvation, says report…
““Drought is no longer a distant threat. It is here, escalating, and demands urgent global cooperation. When energy, food and water all go at once, societies start to unravel. That’s the new normal we need to be ready for.””
“Methane-tracking satellite backed by Bezos lost in space…
“MethaneSAT, which was designed to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions with “unprecedented resolution,” was also funded by Wellington and the US-based Environmental Defense Fund. However, the satellite was plagued with technical problems and recently stopped responding to its Earth-bound controllers.”
“Company’s carbon credits raise questions about unproven ocean technology to fight global warming…
“On paper, companies that buy credits achieve a smaller carbon footprint without needing to reduce their own emissions — for instance, by paying another vendor to plant trees or capture carbon dioxide from the air.”
“…AI climate tech that looks great in the lab can struggle in real life. Scientists this week claimed a Meta research project raised false hopes about sucking carbon out of the air, arguing its approach lacked scientific rigour.”
“Experiencing extreme weather and disasters is not enough to change views on climate action, study shows…
“Prior research shows less dramatic and chronic events like rainfall or temperature anomalies have less influence on public views than more acute hazards like floods or bushfires. Even then, the influence on beliefs and behaviour tends to be slow and limited.”
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“Climate data highlights from this month:
“Arctic ice extent lowest on record for time of year New ocean heat content record Temperatures over land record high (Jan-May). New CO₂ record high”
“Over at The Climate Brink I argue that the consilience of evidence from surface temperatures, climate models, forcing changes, ocean heat content, and earth energy imbalance all point toward yes.” [Zeke Hausfather]
“Firefighters battled wildfires in the Scottish Highlands for a third day on Monday in a situation the first minister has called “extremely serious”.
“The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA), which has helped tackle the blazes, warned the fires are “becoming a danger to human life” that are leaving “stretched” firefighters unable to attend other incidents.”
“Europe’s expanding heat wave fuels record temperatures, including in the Alps.
“[National] Heat records were set for June in Spain and Portugal over the weekend during a new surge of extreme heat that’s roasting Europe.” [Never before has it been so hot over such a large area (and so early!). The vertigo of having to live like this for the rest of your life – Melaine Le Roy].
“At midnight, it’s still over 31°C [87.8F] in Paris!!
“31.4°C at our Saint-Germain-des-Prés weather station… 32°C at Lariboisière Hospital (10th arrondissement)… 30.2°C at the top of the Eiffel Tower.” [Guillaume Séchet]
“MORE THAN 24 HOURS ABOVE ZERO ON TOP OF MONT BLANC!
“The station located at Colle Major, 4750 m, on Mt Blanc recorded a maximum of +3.7°C on 28/06, while the minimum today, 29/06, was +1.1°C, more than 24 h > zero!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Monday, June 30, 2025, was marked by violent thunderstorms between the Rhône Valley and the Alps. Hail, stormy gusts of wind, and rain responsible for flooding were observed…
“Within an excessively warm air mass, the electrical activity was very impressive with several thousand lightning flashes in the space of a few hours…”
“One dead and roads closed: this is the toll of the wave of bad weather that hit Bardonecchia [Italy], the tourist resort at 1,300 meters above sea level in the Turin area.
“But the long-awaited rain, after the strong heat, soon turned into a nightmare: that of mud.”
“Hungarian Government Ramps Up Drought Response, Criticizes EU for Burdening Farmers…
“In a Monday statement from the Agriculture Ministry, Nagy stressed that 2025 could mark Europe’s hottest summer yet. In response, Hungary has declared a drought emergency and established a Drought Protection Task Force.”
“Slovenia records hottest, driest June in history.
“June 2025 has been confirmed as Slovenia’s hottest, driest, and sunniest summer month since records began in 1950, marking an unprecedented climate extreme, the Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) announced on Monday.”
“Greek Farmers Hit by Olive Heists and Deadly Drought.
“Olive thefts are rising across Greece. The problem has gotten worse as heat and drought have made harvests unpredictable. In the past, olive trees were tough and survived dry weather. But climate change has pushed them to the edge.”
“Firefighters in Turkey are battling dozens of wildfires that have driven nearly 50,000 people from their homes.
“Strong winds and high temperatures sparked the flames at the weekend. Wildfires have been reported across the country, but the three biggest blazes are in the western province of Izmir.”
“The sea surface reached an average temperature of 27.6 °C in the Balearics on Monday, which is 4.7 degrees above the historical data for this time of year, in a situation ‘never seen before’, according to researcher Mélanie Juza…” [The Northwestern Mediterranean is +5.60°C above 1982-2015 today – Leon Simons]
“MOROCCO is being swept by a historic heat wave with record heat allover the country and up to 47.4C [117.3F] at Taroudant and widespread >40C on the Atlantic coast and highlands and minimums up to 32C.
“Most important June records include: 45.7 Beni Mallal, 43.8 Larache, 40.5 Casablanca.”
“Days of heavy Pakistan rains, floods kill 46, including 13 from one family.
““We are expecting above-normal rains during the monsoon season, and alerts have been issued to the concerned authorities to take precautionary measures…” …forecasters cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the devastating floods in 2022.”
“Rajasthan’s Churu [NW India] records highest ever rainfall in June.
“Jaipur, June 30 In a rare and significant weather event, Churu — a district in Rajasthan renowned for its extreme temperatures — recorded 85.1 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours.”
“At least two labourers were confirmed killed and seven remained missing after a cloudburst triggered a landslide in northern India early on Sunday.
“The disaster struck near an under-construction hotel in the Silai area of Uttarkashi along the Yamunotri National Highway, a key route leading to one of Hinduism’s holiest pilgrimage sites…”
“An ancient village in the Himalayas ran out of water. Then, it moved and started over.
“A Himalayan village in Nepal has vanished — emptied by climate change… Kunga Gurung is among many in the high Himalayas already living through the irreversible effects of climate change.”
“Warning upgraded! Sichuan Zigong [China] issued a red warning for heavy rain, with the maximum accumulated rainfall of 286.2mm / 11.3 inches [in six hours].
“At 21:51 on June 29, the Zigong Meteorological Observatory updated the orange rainstorm warning signal to a red rainstorm warning signal.”
“Thai Nguyen city [Vietnam] submerged as floods reach car rooftops…
“In Thai Nguyen, the intense rainfall in such a short period overwhelmed the city’s drainage capacity, leading to widespread flooding. On-site reports showed several streets submerged in water over a meter deep. Many cars stalled in the floodwaters, with some nearly fully submerged.”
“Irrigation Department on high alert as record rainfall lashes Nan, Chiang Rai [Thailand]…
“The Royal Irrigation Department is closely monitoring the water situation after heavy rainfall across northern and upper northeastern Thailand reached record levels, particularly in Nan and Chiang Rai provinces. In some areas, over 300 millimetres / 12 inches of rain were recorded within 24 hours.”
“Another record from Indonesia, this time from Aceh (Sumatra). 37.2C [99F] today at Banda Aceh, June hottest day in history and few decimals from Indonesian national June heat record. Record heat in Indonesia has been going on for 28 months.”
“‘Bomb cyclone’ brings extreme rain, floods and damaging winds to Australia’s east coast.
“A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system known as a “bomb cyclone” is lashing Australia’s eastern coast with torrential rain and winds of up to 110 kmph, raising fears of flash floods, coastal erosion and major transport disruptions.”
“Weather: ‘Another significant’ wave of storms on way for Tasman, Nelson in flood aftermath [NZ].
“MetService are warning the storm-battered Tasman and Nelson regions to prepare for more thunderstorms, wind and rain later this week. It comes as the area’s deal with the aftermath of after heavy rain on Friday and Saturday.”
DMC Chile confirms some historic records broken today: -9.3C [15.3F] Chillan AP all time low, -8.1C Puerto Montt AP all time low, -7.9C Temuco monthly record.”
“Communities and ecosystems in Venezuela learn to adapt to life after glaciers…
“Venezuela has become the first tropical country to lose all its glaciers. But with most of the ice gone, the mountains are seeing new life emerge, and local communities are seeking to reinvent the identity of the city of Mérida, a place once known for its eternal snows.”
“Extreme heat returned to the West from California to Sinaloa. Maximum temperatures up to 48C but also extremely hot nights: For example today Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, had a Minimum of 31.5C/89F, its hottest June night in history.”
“The June 2025 heat dome brought record-breaking thermal stress to a densely populated stretch from New York to North Carolina.
“About 17 million people were hit by their highest June universal thermal climate index values on record (based on temps, humidity, winds and radiation).” [Ben Noll]
“‘Explosive increase’ of ticks that cause meat allergy in US due to climate crisis.
“Blood-sucking ticks that trigger a bizarre allergy to meat in the people they bite are exploding in number and spreading across the US, to the extent that they could cover the entire eastern half of the country and infect millions of people, experts have warned.”
“‘This is the worst that I can remember,’ southern Saskatchewan RMs declare drought emergency…
“As Global’s Nicole Healey explains, in the video above, the RMs are calling for crop insurance programs to be updated to support farmers who have been losing money for the ninth year in a row.”
“‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity…
“This finding caught us off guard – melting ice typically makes the ocean fresher. But new satellite data shows the opposite is happening, and that’s a big problem.”
“Brazil’s COP30 chief warns of tensions over 1.5C global warming pledges…
“André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, a senior diplomat, said the fact that some scientists had concluded the world had already surpassed the long-term 1.5C level of warming would make it “one of the inevitable important debates of the COP”.”
“Global climate science body [IPCC] roiled by controversies stoked by Saudis, US.
“The proposed selection of a Saudi Aramco oil company staffer as one of the authors of a key science report has been denounced as “political capture.” …“It damages the reputation of the IPCC,” said one person with inside knowledge of the discussions. “And this may well be deliberate.””
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“Arctic Sea Ice reaches a Historic Low for late June, with Winter Impacts expected if the Weather Pattern persists…
“This is not a healthy ice cap, and under certain weather patterns, it may not be able to withstand rapid melting and could reach a new record low in September.”
“Permafrost thaw likely cause of Umiujaq’s dry reservoir, researcher says [Northern Canada].
“Permafrost is impermeable, Fortier said. As the layer of permafrost under the creek thaws, the layer gets thinner allowing more of the creek water to go deeper underground… If the creek’s water level gets too low, pumps can’t draw enough water for the reservoir.”
“Atlantic cold spot shows AMOC has ‘been slowing for a century…
“Their paper – published this week in Communications Earth & Environment – shows that only in the models simulating a weakened AMOC were outcomes generally matched to the real-world data. Models that assumed a stronger AMOC didn’t come close.”
“The bold plan to save a vital ocean current with giant parachutes.
“Shipping tankers, drones and fishing boats could be used to drag giant parachutes through the waters under a bold plan to keep the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation moving – but some experts are sceptical.”
“Wimbledon is bracing for its hottest-ever opening day as a heatwave is forecast to peak at 36C [96.8F] on Monday.
“The previous record temperature for the start of the grass court Grand Slam event was set in 2001, when 29.3C was reached. The forecast for Monday could also be the hottest temperature ever recorded during the tournament at SW19.”
“Floods in France: two people dead as violent storms wreak havoc.
“Two people were killed and at least 17 injured in violent storms that swept France overnight, bringing torrential rain and 75mph winds to the Paris region… Hail and flash flooding devastated crops about to be harvested in Champagne and Picardy in the north.”
“Toward a June record for iso 0°C this weekend in the Alps!
“Current record is 4912 m (18 juin 2017) and modelling show it could reach 5200 m on Sat. 28th at 5:00 am! Speechless… These values will put the whole Alps in ice ablation zone!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Switzerland expects second hottest June on record…
“In the southern Alps, a heat advisory has been issued from Friday through at least the end of the month. Daytime highs of 32°C to 34°C are expected, with the possibility of even higher local peaks. Elsewhere, the mercury is projected to reach 35°C in Sion over the weekend and in Zurich by Tuesday. Geneva may top out at 37°C [98.6F] on the same day…”
“Storm strikes again: Berlin battles fallen trees and forest closures.
“Berliners woke to a city once more at the mercy of the elements after a fierce summer storm rolled in Thursday evening. Thunder rumbling through the skies accompanied a new wave of chaos – over 860 emergency calls flooded the fire brigade as branches and entire trees came crashing down.”
“Massive hailstorm causes millions in damage [Austria].
“After severe storms caused damage to agriculture amounting to 4.8 million euros on June 23 , particularly in Upper Austria, Austria was again hit by extreme weather events on Thursday, starting in the late afternoon.”
“Europe heatwave latest: Tourist ‘dies of heatstroke’ in Spain while parts of Greece evacuated over wildfires.
“Five villages south of Athens were evacuated after a large wildfire, fanned by strong winds, raged near the capital. The fire department has deployed 90 firefighters, supported by eight water-dropping planes and five helicopters, to battle the inferno.”
“Balkans Endure Record Heatwave, Prompting Health Alerts and Wildfire Fears…
“Serbia experienced its hottest day on record since the 19th century [Slovenia had its hottest June day], with forecasts indicating even higher temperatures in the coming days. Bosnia and Herzegovina also recorded its driest June in 135 years…”
“Türkiye battles several wildfires as heatwave fuels rapid spread…
“With temperatures soaring to 41 Celsius degrees, villagers were evacuated in tears amid panic as the fire neared their homes. Rescue teams launched efforts to save farmers who became trapped with their tractors amidst the flames.”
“Mediterranean Sea poised to break all-time heat records.
“The Mediterranean Sea is on track to potentially surpass its all-time highest recorded temperature, with large portions of the basin estimated to be between 5- and 10-degrees Fahrenheit above average, with even locally greater anomalies.”
“MHS stands for ‘Marine Heat Spikes’, but this isn’t a spike anymore.
“The increased stratification and relative shallow Strait of Gibraltar might cause the anomalously high sea surface temperatures to become permanent faster than most thought possible.”
“Syria’s wheat war: drought fuels food crisis for 16 million.
“Rival Syrian and Kurdish producers are scrambling for shrinking wheat harvests as the worst drought in decades follows a devastating war, pushing more than 16 million people toward food insecurity.”
“Tajikistan and Central Asia Face Escalating Water Crisis…
“The report highlights a persistent rise in average annual temperatures, diminishing snow cover, and accelerated glacier retreat, particularly in the mountainous regions of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, as key drivers of water insecurity.”
“‘The Caspian Sea is shrinking. It is visible with the naked eye’…
“Many fear that the Caspian Sea may share the fate of the nearby Aral Sea, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which began to shrink in the 1960s as the rivers supplying it were extensively used by the Soviets to irrigate cotton fields.”
“Severe water shortage in Helmand [Afghanistan] leaves families walking hours for a few drops…
“In parts of the province, communities report near-total depletion of surface water sources. “We’re facing serious problems with water,” said Abdullah, a father living on the outskirts Lashkar Gah, the center of the province. “Women and children go out with barrels looking for water, but often there is none.””
“MORE RECORD HOT NIGHTS IN PAKISTAN. World records of hottest nights at high elevations have continued for weeks in PAKISTAN.
“After Minimum temperatures up to 34.0C at 1200m (Chillas) ,more stations broke the high minimums records: Min 28.0 [82.4F] Gilgit at 1453m; 26.2 Chitral at 1499m.”
“Several killed as flash floods sweep away dozens of people in Pakistan…
“Earlier on Friday, Shah Fahad, a spokesperson for the provincial emergency service, said nearly 100 rescuers in various groups rescued 58 people and were looking for the tourists who had been swept away.”
“At least 10 dead as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides across Kerala, India…
“Drowning incidents, landslides, and structural collapses were reported in multiple districts, with widespread flooding prompting evacuations, school closures, and the discharge of dam spillways.”
“Six dead, thousands displaced as [more] floods hit southwestern China…
“Deluges in Guizhou – classified as a southwestern province by the Chinese government – have prompted authorities to activate the highest-level emergency flood response, evacuating about 80,900 people.”
“Central Tokyo Logs Record 11 Days with Temperatures over 30C [86F] in June.
“According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, temperatures in central Tokyo rose to 32.8 C by noon, the 11th time this month that the highest temperature has exceeded 30 C. This surpassed the previous record of 10 such hot days, recorded in 1894 and 1979.”
“Chiang Rai province [Thailand] is grappling with severe flooding following continuous heavy rainfall overnight on Thursday, extending into the morning of Friday.
“The torrential downpours caused flash floods and mountain runoff across several districts, with Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai being the hardest hit.”
“Records keep falling all over Asia. Tonight the Singaporean Changi Int. Airport had its hottest night for June in history with a minimum temperature of 28.7C [83.7F]. Record heat in the area has been going on since March 2023.”
“A third of Pacific island nation applies for Australian climate change visa…
“Opening for the first intake on 16 June, the influx of registrations could indicate that programme will be hugely oversubscribed, with only 280 visas awarded to Tuvalu citizens from the random ballot each year.”
“Countries should keep their statehood if land disappears under sea, experts say…
“The conclusions come from a long-awaited report by the International Law Commission that examined what existing law means for continued statehood and access to key resources if sea levels continue to rise due to climate breakdown.”
“Peru’s Amazon communities accuse the state of failing to stop mercury pollution from illegal mining…
““Peru is not fulfilling its obligations, and that has allowed illegal mining to expand, threatening the lives and rights of Amazonian communities,” said César Ipenza, an environmental lawyer…”
“‘We are perilously close to the point of no return’: climate scientist on Amazon rainforest’s future…
“We estimate that a tipping point could be reached if deforestation reaches 20-25% or global heating rises to 2.0-2.5C [above preindustrial levels]. What is the situation today? It is very, very serious. Today, 18% of the Amazon has been cleared and the world has warmed by 1.5C and is on course to reach 2.0-2.5C by 2050.”
“A downpour hit Chilpancingo [Mexico] on Thursday night, causing flooding, vehicles being swept away, ravines and streams overflowing, power outages, and fallen trees.
“The downpour began around 6 p.m. throughout the city of Chilpancingo. However, the rain intensified further in the northern region.”
“Flash Flood Emergency issued as torrential rain strikes New Mexico burn scar again.
“The National Weather Service office in Albuquerque issued the alert after radar detected that more than an inch of rain had fallen over burn scar areas. “This is a particularly dangerous situation,” the NWS said in its alert. “Do not attempt to travel…””
“Nearly all of Utah is in drought. Gov. Cox again asks Utahns to pray and fast for rain.
“Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared that Sunday, June 29, will be a “Day of Prayer and Fasting for Rain” and encouraged Utahns to conserve water as wildfire season intensifies… Earlier this spring, Cox declared a state of emergency for 17 of the state’s 29 counties…”
“The City of Grand Island, Nebraska is dealing with the aftermath of severe flash flooding following record-breaking rainfall between June 25, 2025 and June 26, 2025…
“Preliminary data indicates that Grand Island received 6.41 inches of rain on June 25, 2025 setting a new daily rainfall record for the date and marks a new all-time daily rainfall record for June… The recent rainfall ranks as the second-highest single-day total ever recorded in Grand Island…”
“Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets…
“Climate change …exacerbates the problem in two ways. First, cyanobacteria grow faster at higher temperatures. Second, climate-driven increases in precipitation, especially large storms, cause more nutrient runoff that has led to record-setting blooms.”
“‘It looks more likely with each day we burn fossil fuels’: polar scientist on Antarctic tipping points…
“The potential for Antarctica to increase global sea levels is scarier than for Greenland. Right now, they’re both contributing similar amounts to sea-level rise, but in future, it could be Greenland goes up a bit and then Antarctica goes up catastrophically.”
“Unprecedented fires fueled by climate change threaten iconic World Heritage forests…
“…new data reveals that fires have accounted for approximately 75% of tree cover loss in World Heritage sites. Steadily increasing tree cover loss due to fires, fueled by climate change, has led to record high emissions…”
“Google’s emissions up 51% as AI electricity demand derails efforts to go green…
“While the corporation has invested in renewable energy and carbon removal technology, it has failed to curb its scope 3 emissions, which are those further down the supply chain, and are in large part influenced by a growth in datacentre capacity required to power artificial intelligence.”
“Green power joins fossil fuels in supplying record demand for energy…
“Global demand for every main type of energy hit a new record high last year as green power continued to add to rather than displace fossil fuels, analysis shows… “This is not a clean handover from fossil fuels to renewables. Thus far it is energy addition, not energy substitution,” Nick Wayth, chief executive of the Energy Institute, said.”
“Brazil calls out world ‘preoccupied’ by defence, as it prepares to host global climate summit COP30.
“While western leaders are distracted by military spending and security concerns, Brazil fears the knock on impact on the climate fight. Minister Marina Silva also vowed this year’s COP30 climate summit would be “different” from the preceding ones.”
“‘Bleak’ mid-year meeting suggests UN climate action framework in crisis…
“Stalled talks in Bonn expose deep divides over finance and ambition, raising doubts ahead of COP30 in Brazil… As UN Climate Change head Simon Stiell noted at the conclusion of the talks, “I’m not going to sugar coat it – we have a lot more to do before we meet again in Belém.””
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“This is astonishing. Record breaking temperatures across the entire Mediterranean basin and very anomalous warmth to the southwest of the UK and through the Bay of Biscay.
“Anomalies are >5C above where they should be at this time of year.” [+3.84°C above the 1982-2015 average! Leon Simons]
“Freak weather fronts cause serious damage over the winter in Mallorca. Extreme autumn weather warning for the Mediterranean. This summer will be hotter than normal in the Balearics.”
“French vineyards face growing pressure to adapt irrigation rules as climate change intensifies drought and threatens wine production…
“Experts argue that irrigation is essential for preserving vineyards during extreme heat and drought. Without it, vines can die from prolonged water stress. There are currently no viable alternatives to irrigation under these conditions.”
“Water shortages loom as drought approaches record year of 1976 [Netherlands].
“The official rainfall shortage – the amount needed to compensate for evaporation – increased by 32mm in the last week to 162mm, almost level with the record dry summer of 1976.”
“Switzerland’s famous glaciers are starting to look like Swiss cheese…
“Richard Alley, a geosciences professor and glaciologist at Penn State University, noted that glacier shrinkage has wide impacts on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels, and border tensions when it comes to cross-boundary rivers.”
“The heat will intensify through Thursday and Friday, peaking at 40-41°C (104-106°F) inland. Coastal regions and islands, including the Ionian, eastern Aegean and southern Crete, will also see highs between 35-38°C (95-100°F).”
“Surat [NW India] reels under 13 inches of rain in 24 hours…
“Torrential rains battered South and Central Gujarat since early morning, leaving streets waterlogged and chaos unfolding across cities. A red alert has been issued in 11 districts till 4 pm as the weather threat deepens.”
“Floods Swamp Cities in Southwest China, And More Storms Due.
“Citizens in Guizhou and other parts of southern China have been swamped by days of record-breaking rainfall as the East Asia monsoon kicked into high gear over the past week.”
“Mosquito-borne dengue fever was rarely a major problem in Bangladesh’s coastal districts, but some hospitals are so full of those with the potentially deadly virus that patients are treated on the floor.”
“Poison hemlock thriving in Middle Tennessee after record rainfall.
“The toxic plant that killed Socrates is flourishing in Tennessee after the wettest May on record, experts warn about its distinctive purple-streaked stems.”
“Dangerous heat wave: Several East Coast cities break June heat records…
“Multiple cities in the Northeast, baking in the current heat wave, experienced their hottest June temperatures on record Tuesday afternoon, including Boston, Providence, Rhode Island; and Newark, New Jersey.”
“Lightning Strikes the Arctic: What Will It Mean for the Far North?
“A warmer world is expected to bring more thunderstorms, especially at higher latitudes. Scientists are now reporting a dramatic surge in lightning in the Far North and are scrambling to parse how this could affect wildfires, the chemistry of the atmosphere, and Arctic ecosystems.”
“Unborn dolphin calves have toxic metals in their blood, revealing horrific ocean pollution.
“The team detected copper, zinc, arsenic, vanadium, and mercury in the fetus recovered from the pregnant franciscana dolphin… “This is direct evidence of transplacental transfer,” stated Guilherme dos Santos Lima…”
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“Melting glaciers and ice caps could unleash wave of volcanic eruptions, study says…
“With both poles observing unusually low sea ice conditions, global sea ice extent is the 2nd lowest on record for today’s date.
“A third of global chip supply threatened by climate change and drought by 2035: PwC…
“Record-breaking temperatures in June around the world.
“Firefighters ‘exhausted’ as Germany struggles with huge wildfires.
“South of France hit by series of major wildfires: alert level raised to maximum.
“Wildfire in southern Catalonia escalates: 1,600 hectares burned, 50 residents evacuated, military called in.
“Italy hit by ‘water bomb’ storm bringing flooding and strong winds.
“Pasterze (Hohe Tauern, Austria) 1938 | 2025 [see link for contrasting images]
“Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana.
“Western Balkans Scorched: Drought and Water Restrictions Grip Region Amidst Record Heatwave.
“The Mediterranean Sea’s marine heatwave is literally off the charts.
“Sierra Leone islanders despair as rising ocean threatens survival.
“Cape Town storm: Multiple road closures, almost 4 000 displaced as floods damage more homes.
“Syria battles wildfires for fifth day as climate change worsens…
“Water shortage in Basra: Upstream violations end agriculture, endanger fish [50C /122F temps looming this week].
“Water collapse, not war, is the greatest threat to Iran.
“CENTRAL ASIA HISTORIC HEAT:
“EXTRAORDINARY WORLD RECORD:
“Pakistan is an Oven, and Rockfall is Making the Peaks More Dangerous.
“Climate change is crippling Pakistan’s street jobs…
“Flash floods are becoming Pakistan’s new normal…
“Arabian Sea Cyclones Double in 15 Years, Goa’s Coastal Communities Bear the Brunt.
“MALDIVES AGAIN: 
“Dozens of people in India’s Himachal Pradesh state are feared dead after the Himalayan region was hit with flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides…
“A total of 17 people were reported missing after a mudslide hit the Gyirong Port area along the China-Nepal border on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
“China sees record temperatures as students shelter from heat wave.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN JAPAN – Records from North to South:
“Another scorching hot day with. 38.3C [100.9F] at Gumi, South Korea – hottest day in history for the town… 
“Typhoon Danas [the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the western coast of Taiwan since records began in 1958]: Two people killed and hundreds injured…
“Over 30,000 affected by major floods in Indonesia’s Mataram…
“South Australia ‘helpless’ in face of deadly marine algal bloom spreading to Adelaide beaches.
“Exceptional mildness in the AUSTRALIA winter:
“Perito Moreno Glacier (SPI, Argentina). 30th April 2025 | 26th June 2025.
“Once again, rain and hail cause severe damage in Puebla and its metropolitan area [Mexico].
“Texas floods latest: Hopes fade for missing Camp Mystic victims as death toll crosses 100.
“Record rainfall in Chapel Hill [North Carolina] reveals growing inland flood risks.
“Both the Texas and North Carolina flooding events came with record-breaking precipitable water levels.
“Quick update on global sea-surface temperatures. Here are two graphics — one includes 2023 & 2024, the other does not.
“The ocean’s currents are shifting. Why?
“NASA CERES satellites provide the most important data in the world.
“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
” Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data).
“Arctic region was permafrost-free when global temperatures were 4.5˚C higher than today, study reveals…
“A large part of the western North Slope of Alaska with official forecast high temps over 90F today and tomorrow. This is borderline unprecedented if it happens. 
“Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensions.
“Here comes the bouquet-less bride! Wedding flower shortage warning as Britain hit by driest spring in more than a century.
“ECB Warns of Impact of Heat Waves on Inflation, Economic Growth…
“Germany updates: 1,000 firefighters tackle wildfires in east.
“Water level falls to record low of 19cm in Warsaw’s Vistula river…
“Shipping through Hungary disrupted as drought hits Europe’s major transport route.
“Meltdown: Swiss glaciers hit annual tipping point weeks early.
“Records in Europe from West to East.
“The Mediterranean Sea is experiencing a record-smashing heat wave.
“Floating nuclear power plants to be evaluated for Mediterranean.
“The warmest sea in the Mediterranean is in Sardinia: the island in thermal shock…
“Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response…
“Wildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State.
“ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE WORLD RECORDS:
“Record-Breaking Night Temperatures, Heatwave Grip [Kashmir] Ahead of Heavy Monsoon Rains.
“Torrential rains trigger red alert in Chengdu.
“Eastern China swelters under early heatwave, threatening crops and industry.
“Record heat again in SOUTH KOREA! 37.8 [100F] today at Uljin ALL TIME RECORD TIED (=8 Aug 2013); Uljin had already broken its June record few days ago.
“Unprecedented marine heat waves fuel fishery disaster in Korea.
“AUSTRALIA WARMTH IN WINTER; not just South Africa, but also Australia is with unusual warmth.
“Record cold grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
“Seismic noise from oil companies threatens Amazon River Mouth marine life.
“Ecuador’s state-owned oil company Petroecuador has declared force majeure after heavy rains affected operations at the country’s two main crude pipelines.
“Torrential rain completely covered the Querétaro metropolitan area [central Mexico].
“Texas flash floods kill at least 24 people, 23 girl campers missing.
“Landmark US study reveals sewage sludge and wastewater plants tied to Pfas pollution…
“Wildfires Cripple Alberta’s Oil Production…
“As of yesterday, global sea surface temperatures are running about 3.5 standard deviations above the 1982-2011 average (first 30 years of data), and rank 3rd hottest, behind 2023 and 2024.
“For the record, the [NH mid latitudes ocean temp heat] anomaly of 6.818 standard deviations in a normal distribution would correspond to an event with frequency of about 1-in-216 billion.
“With half the year now behind us, I estimate that 2025 is likely to approximately tie 2023 as the second warmest year on record (with a ~65% chance of being the second rather than the third warmest).”
“Countries must protect human right to a stable climate, court rules…
“COP30 CEO Calls for ‘Realistic’ Expectations for UN Climate Talks.
“‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost.
“Warming depletes Arctic soil’s nitrogen stores, irreversibly increasing CO₂ emissions… [Arctic sea-ice extent still at record low for the date per JAXA]
“Arctic tern numbers down nearly a third at key breeding site, experts warn.
“More than 80% of UK farmers worried about climate crisis harming livelihood, study finds…
“Spain and England have recorded their hottest June ever, as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe.
“Climate change could bring tropical diseases to UK.
“The Netherlands is officially experiencing a heatwave. 
“HISTORIC DAY IN GERMANY -40 DEGREES – NATIONWIDE AVERAGE MAX. 35.4 (record:35.5 25 Jul 2019).
“France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave…
“Hottest June on record for high elevation stations in Switzerland! 
“Swiss lakes reach record high temperatures…
“Dozens evacuated from Austrian village after mudslide covers parts of Alpine valley.
“Thousands evacuate as wildfire burns in Crete…
“Two people have lost their lives in a wildfire burning in west Catalonia since Tuesday evening. 
“The Mediterranean is on fire.
“Climate change has doubled the world’s heatwaves: how Africa is affected…
“JUAN DE NOVA AGAIN! Min 26.1 Max 31.0 [87.8F] Juan de Nova Island – HOTTEST JULY NIGHT IN FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES and Record July max. for Juan de Nova
“Reaching an impasse: Egypt raises the stakes against Ethiopia over Nile dam dispute…
“98% of Quneitra’s Dams Reach ‘Dead Storage’ Levels [Syria].
“HISTORIC RECORDS IN IRAN: 
“Kashmir Records Hottest June Since 1978; Water Shortages, Early School Breaks Amid Scorching Summer…
“Record rainfall in central China leads to flooding and evacuations.
“China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains…
“Ocean warming is pushing sea life into new territories [off S Korea].
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THE KOREAS – insane MINIMUM temperature of 30.4C [86.7F] at Kangeung SOUTH KOREA HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY. [S Korea has just had its hottest June, too.]
“Japan recorded its HOTTEST JUNE since records began in 1898 — and with a jaw-dropping anomaly! 
“INDONESIA RECORD HEAT:
“Heavy rains recorded in recent hours in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in the Ecuadorian Amazon, caused flooding and affected residents….
“Key climate change reports removed from US government websites…
“As expected (see June 2017), after two years that averaged +1.60 °C, June 2025 was ‘only’ +1.30 °C above pre-industrial.
“Droughts worldwide pushing tens of millions towards starvation, says report…
“Methane-tracking satellite backed by Bezos lost in space…
“Company’s carbon credits raise questions about unproven ocean technology to fight global warming…
“How hopeful can we be about AI climate tech?
“Experiencing extreme weather and disasters is not enough to change views on climate action, study shows…
“Climate data highlights from this month:
“Is global warming accelerating? 
“Firefighters battled wildfires in the Scottish Highlands for a third day on Monday in a situation the first minister has called “extremely serious”.
“Europe’s expanding heat wave fuels record temperatures, including in the Alps.
“Western Europe summer high temperatures have increased ~2.6 °C (4.7 °F) during just the last 50 years.
“At midnight, it’s still over 31°C [87.8F] in Paris!!
“MORE THAN 24 HOURS ABOVE ZERO ON TOP OF MONT BLANC!
“Monday, June 30, 2025, was marked by violent thunderstorms between the Rhône Valley and the Alps. Hail, stormy gusts of wind, and rain responsible for flooding were observed…
“One dead and roads closed: this is the toll of the wave of bad weather that hit Bardonecchia [Italy], the tourist resort at 1,300 meters above sea level in the Turin area. 
“Hungarian Government Ramps Up Drought Response, Criticizes EU for Burdening Farmers…
“Slovenia records hottest, driest June in history.
“Greek Farmers Hit by Olive Heists and Deadly Drought.
“Firefighters in Turkey are battling dozens of wildfires that have driven nearly 50,000 people from their homes. 
“Mallorca sea temperature reaches new record.
“MOROCCO is being swept by a historic heat wave with record heat allover the country and up to 47.4C [117.3F] at Taroudant and widespread >40C on the Atlantic coast and highlands and minimums up to 32C.
“Days of heavy Pakistan rains, floods kill 46, including 13 from one family.
“Rajasthan’s Churu [NW India] records highest ever rainfall in June.
“At least two labourers were confirmed killed and seven remained missing after a cloudburst triggered a landslide in northern India early on Sunday.
“An ancient village in the Himalayas ran out of water. Then, it moved and started over.
“Warning upgraded! Sichuan Zigong [China] issued a red warning for heavy rain, with the maximum accumulated rainfall of 286.2mm / 11.3 inches [in six hours].
“Today, the Shanghai Xujiahui weather station broke the highest record in June with 38.5C [101.3F]!
“Thai Nguyen city [Vietnam] submerged as floods reach car rooftops…
“Irrigation Department on high alert as record rainfall lashes Nan, Chiang Rai [Thailand]…
“INDONESIA RECORD HEAT:
“‘Bomb cyclone’ brings extreme rain, floods and damaging winds to Australia’s east coast.
“Weather: ‘Another significant’ wave of storms on way for Tasman, Nelson in flood aftermath [NZ].
“OCEANIA RECORD HEAT – record heat has fallen nearly everywhere in Oceania this month (and in the past 30 months) and records keep falling:
“EXCEPTIONAL COLD SPELL IN SOUTH AMERICA:
“Communities and ecosystems in Venezuela learn to adapt to life after glaciers…
“FIERCE HEAT WAVE IN PACIFIC MEXICO:
“The June 2025 heat dome brought record-breaking thermal stress to a densely populated stretch from New York to North Carolina.
“‘Explosive increase’ of ticks that cause meat allergy in US due to climate crisis.
“‘This is the worst that I can remember,’ southern Saskatchewan RMs declare drought emergency…
“‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity…
“Brazil’s COP30 chief warns of tensions over 1.5C global warming pledges…
“Global climate science body [IPCC] roiled by controversies stoked by Saudis, US.
“Arctic Sea Ice reaches a Historic Low for late June, with Winter Impacts expected if the Weather Pattern persists…
“Permafrost thaw likely cause of Umiujaq’s dry reservoir, researcher says [Northern Canada].
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SIBERIA:
“Atlantic cold spot shows AMOC has ‘been slowing for a century…
“The bold plan to save a vital ocean current with giant parachutes.
“Wimbledon is bracing for its hottest-ever opening day as a heatwave is forecast to peak at 36C [96.8F] on Monday.
“Floods in France: two people dead as violent storms wreak havoc.
“Toward a June record for iso 0°C this weekend in the Alps! 
“Switzerland expects second hottest June on record…
“Storm strikes again: Berlin battles fallen trees and forest closures.
“Massive hailstorm causes millions in damage [Austria].
“Europe heatwave latest: Tourist ‘dies of heatstroke’ in Spain while parts of Greece evacuated over wildfires.
“Balkans Endure Record Heatwave, Prompting Health Alerts and Wildfire Fears…
“Türkiye battles several wildfires as heatwave fuels rapid spread…
“Mediterranean Sea poised to break all-time heat records.
“MHS stands for ‘Marine Heat Spikes’, but this isn’t a spike anymore.
“SUMMER HEAT IN WINTER – >30C [86F] in South African winter from West to East from North to South, inland, highlands and coast!
“Syria’s wheat war: drought fuels food crisis for 16 million.
“Tajikistan and Central Asia Face Escalating Water Crisis…
“‘The Caspian Sea is shrinking. It is visible with the naked eye’…
“Severe water shortage in Helmand [Afghanistan] leaves families walking hours for a few drops…
“MORE RECORD HOT NIGHTS IN PAKISTAN. World records of hottest nights at high elevations have continued for weeks in PAKISTAN. 
“Several killed as flash floods sweep away dozens of people in Pakistan…
“At least 10 dead as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides across Kerala, India…
“Six dead, thousands displaced as [more] floods hit southwestern China…
“Central Tokyo Logs Record 11 Days with Temperatures over 30C [86F] in June.
“Chiang Rai province [Thailand] is grappling with severe flooding following continuous heavy rainfall overnight on Thursday, extending into the morning of Friday. 
“SINGAPORE RECORD HOT NIGHT:
“A third of Pacific island nation applies for Australian climate change visa…
“Countries should keep their statehood if land disappears under sea, experts say…
“Peru’s Amazon communities accuse the state of failing to stop mercury pollution from illegal mining…
“‘We are perilously close to the point of no return’: climate scientist on Amazon rainforest’s future…
“A downpour hit Chilpancingo [Mexico] on Thursday night, causing flooding, vehicles being swept away, ravines and streams overflowing, power outages, and fallen trees.
“Flash Flood Emergency issued as torrential rain strikes New Mexico burn scar again.
“Nearly all of Utah is in drought. Gov. Cox again asks Utahns to pray and fast for rain.
“ANOTHER HISTORIC HOT DAY – 102F again at NYC Kennedy and 103F [39.4C] Baiting Hollow yesterday ties NEW YORK STATE HOTTEST JUNE DAY IN HISTORY.
“The City of Grand Island, Nebraska is dealing with the aftermath of severe flash flooding following record-breaking rainfall between June 25, 2025 and June 26, 2025…
“Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets…
“‘It looks more likely with each day we burn fossil fuels’: polar scientist on Antarctic tipping points…
“Unprecedented fires fueled by climate change threaten iconic World Heritage forests…
“Google’s emissions up 51% as AI electricity demand derails efforts to go green…
“Green power joins fossil fuels in supplying record demand for energy…
“Brazil calls out world ‘preoccupied’ by defence, as it prepares to host global climate summit COP30.
“‘Bleak’ mid-year meeting suggests UN climate action framework in crisis…
“This is astonishing. Record breaking temperatures across the entire Mediterranean basin and very anomalous warmth to the southwest of the UK and through the Bay of Biscay.
“Another scorching day with 40.6 [105.9F] in Catalonia (Spain), 40.9C at Argeliers, France with more June records: 38.1 Lagrasse, 37.4 Le Castellet
“Balearics [Spanish islands] declared storm disaster zone…
“French vineyards face growing pressure to adapt irrigation rules as climate change intensifies drought and threatens wine production…
“Water shortages loom as drought approaches record year of 1976 [Netherlands].
“Switzerland’s famous glaciers are starting to look like Swiss cheese…
“Cool spaces open in Athens as heatwave strikes…
“Surat [NW India] reels under 13 inches of rain in 24 hours…
“Floods Swamp Cities in Southwest China, And More Storms Due.
“Deadly dengue fever impacts climate-hit Bangladesh coast.
“Shocking images of flooding in three Venezuelan provinces.
“Attention! The death toll from the landslide on the northeastern border of Medellín and Bello [Colombia] rises to 10…
“The Gulf of Karankawa (Mexico) just set a new record for the hottest sea-surface temperature …
“Poison hemlock thriving in Middle Tennessee after record rainfall.
“Dangerous heat wave: Several East Coast cities break June heat records…
“Over 150 people sick in ‘mass casualty’ event at graduations amid US heatwave.
“Lightning Strikes the Arctic: What Will It Mean for the Far North?
[Humans suck department]