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“The Greenhouse Gas CO₂ equivalent concentration is now about 573 ppm. Which would take 206% of preindustrial CO₂!
“That’s a stronger GHG forcing change than occurred between the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM, when global sea levels were ~130 meters lower than today) and 1750!”
“One for the record books — May 9, 2025 was the hottest May 9th on record globally.. And yes, this means that May 9, 2025 was likely the hottest May 9th in the last 120,000+ years.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“This year’s maximum for Arctic sea-ice volume was the 2nd lowest maximum for sea-ice volume on record. The annual minimum happens in September. That’s the one to watch. Stay tuned!” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Wildfires in Zabaikalsky Region [Russia] Spread Rapidly Amid Strong Wind and Dry Weather.
“Wildfires in Far East Russia’s Zabaikalsky region continue to grow amid strong winds and dry weather… A federal-level state of emergency has been in place since April 23…”
“Land of rain turning arid: Lithuania faces growing risk of drought and extreme weather.
“Once known for its excess rainfall, Lithuania is increasingly becoming a land of water shortages, raising concerns of potentially dangerous or even extreme droughts this summer… dry conditions have persisted since July 2023, with little relief in sight.”
“Sweden’s state weather forecaster SMHI has issued forest fire warnings for a swathe of eastern Sweden and a large part of Västra Götaland, following a long period of dry weather…
“The agency issued a report last week warning of low water levels in Sweden’s lakes and rivers following a mild winter and an unusually dry spring.”
“Huge wildfire in West Lothian continues amid ‘extreme’ risk [Scotland].
“Those living nearby have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke. The fire service had earlier warned of an “extreme” risk of wildfires due to the warm, dry weather.”
“How the weather got ‘stuck’ over the UK – and produced an unusually dry and warm spring…
“April 2025 was the sunniest since records began in 1910. This followed the third-sunniest March, and both months saw temperatures well above average nationwide. On May 1, the temperature reached 29.3°C in Kew Gardens in London – a new record for the date.”
“Videos: violent storms wreak havoc across France.
“Flights were also diverted from major Paris airport due to heavy rain… The heavy rainfall also led to flooding in parts of the south, with up to 100mm of rain falling over the weekend. In parts of the Pyrénées-Orientales, this is the equivalent of over a month of rainfall.”
“The Die is cast… Swiss Glaciers Winter Mass Balance just published!
“13% deficit compared to 2010-2020 average! There is strong variability… but Silvretta experienced its absolute record low in 110 yrs! Another tough summer ahead!”
“Syria battles uncontrolled forest fires in coastal mountains.
“…years of conflict have left many areas with limited emergency infrastructure, making containment efforts more difficult… the growing frequency of wildfires has raised concerns about environmental and economic losses in rural communities.”
“Temperatures at record levels everywhere: 46.5 [115.7F] in ALGERIA, 46.4 in NIGER and Minimums up to 36C in MALI. The extreme heat will just get worse and smash records all over the area.”
“Minimum temperature of 26.0C [78.8F] at Dimbokro IVORY COAST, another record of May highest minimum. Records have been falling every single day for nearly 8 months in the area!”
“Nigerian farmers struggle as climate change dries up water sources.
“Farmers in Nigeria are finding it increasingly difficult to get enough water for their crops. Riverbeds have started to run dry leading some to have no choice but to pump for groundwater. The finger is pointed firmly at climate change…”
“Warmest decade on record leaves trail of misery across Africa…
““Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socioeconomic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement,” the WMO said.”
“The number of victims of last week’s floods in Kasaba (Fizi territory), South Kivu [Congo], has risen. The disasters left 114 dead, the provincial government announced on Monday…
“On the night of May 8-9, 2025, the village of Kasaba in Fizi territory was flooded by the overflowing waters of the Kasaba and Bekya rivers. The damage was enormous.”
“EXTRAORDINARY UNBELIEVABLE 40C IN SOUTH AFRICA. This is one of the most extreme events in history:
“Thousands of records pulverized for months in this eternal ZA summer. Today 39.5C [103.1F] Komatidraai, yesterday 35.1 Port Edward. Next week 35/40C every day! This is absolutely insane.”
“Heavy rains cause flooding in Somalia’s Mogadishu, killing seven.
“Somalia has in the past suffered extreme climate shocks, including prolonged dry seasons that have caused droughts and heavy rains resulting in floods. Friday’s rains went on for about eight hours, leaving waist-high waters…”
“Minimum 28.6 [83.5F] Juan de Nova Island FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES HOTTEST MAY NIGHT; Min 28.6 SEYCHELLES HOTTEST MAY NIGHT EVER; Min 27.9 Agalega MAURITIUS HOTTEST MAY NIGHT EVER.”
“Deadly heat continues unabated 24/7 with record hot nights broken in both countries including: Tmin 30.3 [86.5F] Malda INDIA and 27.8 Ragamati BANGLADESH. In just 11 days of May, most world countries have broken records, except a few.”
“The Yala glacier, located between 5,170 and 5,750 metres above sea level, is in the Langtang Valley in northern Nepal. Since 1974, the glacier has shrunk in area by 66 percent and retreated 784 meters, according to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.”
“Authorities have initiated an emergency operation after Poipet was hit by heavy rains last night, resulting in widespread flooding [Cambodia].
“…the Commissioner-General issued strict orders to all police forces to pay attention to rescuing as soon as possible, especially the elderly, the disabled, the sick, pregnant women, and young children, to avoid any eventual accidents.”
“Extreme heat takes toll on South and Southeast Asia.
“Public health infrastructure is under immense pressure. Hospitals are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable groups such as outdoor laborers, the elderly and children…”
“Dangerous heat index to hit 33 areas in Philippines…
“Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur are expected to log the country’s highest heat index on Tuesday… A heat index of 45°C falls well within the so-called “danger” threshold, as it may cause “heat cramps, heat exhaustion,” and even “heat stroke with continued exposure.””
“More extraordinary records pulverized in AUSTRALIA, including the 38.2 [100.8F] at Carnarvon [Western Australia] which is its highest temperature ever recorded in May.
“Scorching heat will go on for weeks. Absolutely mind blowing.”
“‘Getting barer by the day’: drought conditions in SA and Victoria worsen, leaving rural communities in the dust…
“The last meaningful rain at Truro was recorded in November 2022, and the tally for the first four months of this year is a paltry 33.5mm. It’s a similar story across South Australia and Victoria, where farmers are braced for drought conditions to worsen.”
“Winter’s coming but the heat stays on for Australia’s coral reefs.
“Paige Sawyers, a Ph.D. candidate at UNSW Sydney, has been monitoring the reefs… “We’ve never had warming this high for this long—we’re not really sure what to expect after this. That’s what’s so scary.””
“‘A horror movie’: sharks and octopuses among 200 species killed by toxic algae off South Australia.
“More than 200 marine species, including deepwater sharks, leafy sea dragons and octopuses, have been killed by a toxic algal bloom that has been affecting South Australia’s coastline since March.”
“Weather in New Zealand has also been very warm in the past weeks with dozens of records broken.
“Earlier this month the subtropical not inhabited remote island of Raoul (Kermedec group) also had its highest temperature in history in May with 25.7C [78.3F].”
“As the Amazon’s waves weaken, a surfer fights to protect them…
“Laus, who twice broke records for surfing the world’s longest waves, fears that sea level rise and droughts fueled by climate change, as well as erosion from farming and dams, are upsetting the balance that unleashes the force of nature he spent years learning to ride.”
“Climate crisis threatens the banana, the world’s most popular fruit, research shows.
“Rising temperatures, extreme weather and climate-related pests are pummeling banana-growing countries such as Guatemala, Costa Rica and Colombia, reducing yields and devastating rural communities across the region…”
“Heavy rains in La Ceiba cause flooding and damage to homes [Honduras]…
“”We are constantly monitoring weather conditions and are ready to act if the situation worsens,” the National Emergency System posted on its social media.”
“Beekeepers across the U.S. see unprecedented honeybee die-offs…
““Based on early numbers that are coming in, it’s suggestive that this will be the biggest loss of honeybee colonies in U.S. history,” said Scott McArt, director of the Dyce Lab for Honeybee Studies at Cornell University.”
“Munich Re Profit Halves on €1.1 Billion Hit From LA Wildfires…
“The wildfires that incinerated entire neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area in January were among the most destructive in California’s history, killing dozens of people and burning thousands of structures.”
“Midwest Grapples With Wildfires Amid Record Heat and Dry Conditions…
“A large swath of Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Nebraska was on high alert on Monday… The unseasonably high temperatures and relative humidity levels at or below 20 percent were already fueling wildfires in several states, where temperatures approached or broke records.”
“INCREDIBLE – after a max of 96F, International Falls [Minnesota] had a minimum of 70F! / 21.1C (rare in summer), which pulverized by 4F its record of May highest minimum.
“Mind blowing Tmins of 67F to 73F in Minnesota and North Dakota with dozens of records brutalized by 2F to 5F margins! HISTORIC.”
“Insane 37.8C/100F at Emerson [Manitoba] is EARLIEST 100F IN CANADIAN HISTORY… TROPICAL NIGHTS: Min 21.7/71 Sprague destroys May record and just 0.3 from JUNE record; 21.1 Red Lake, 20.7 Fort Frances.”
“Extinction Rebellion hold funeral for Paris Agreement 1.5°C climate target.
“While sounding the death knell of the 1.5°C target, participants in today’s funeral procession will pledge to step up where politicians have failed, and will issue a powerful rallying cry to the public…”
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“US pushes financial regulators to backtrack on climate risk project…
“Top officials at US financial watchdogs are seeking to weaken the power of a high-level task force set up in 2020 to examine climate change risks to the financial system by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, the standard-setter for global financial regulation…
““It’s the wrong move at the worst possible time,” said Benoît Lallemand, secretary-general of the lobby group Finance Watch.
““Disbanding the Basel committee’s climate task force would send the absurd signal that climate risks are no longer a concern for financial stability, just as extreme weather, credit losses and asset repricing accelerate,” he added.”
“Why Trump’s Plan to Stop Tallying Weather Losses Matters to the Insurance Industry…
“NOAA staff will no longer update the site or crunch the numbers for any weather-related catastrophes that have occurred since this past December… That includes the Los Angeles wildfires, recent flooding in the Midwest and Southeast and a March tornado outbreak that killed at least 39 people across the central and eastern US — all multibillion-dollar events…”
“Dolphin populations are rapidly disappearing along the English coast.
“Researchers at the Zoological Society of London have found a clear connection between environmental stress and the spread of diseases among dolphins in British waters. So, what’s causing this environmental stress? It’s a combination of chemical pollutants in the water and rising sea temperatures.”
“A Merseyside farmer says he can see harvest disappearing in front of his eyes, following the driest start to spring in 69 years…
“”There’s not going to be any quality or volume of any wheat or barley yields this year at all. “Everyone talks about 1976 being dry but I think this year is already drier than that…””
“European and British soils seriously degraded by intensive farming…
““Europe and the UK are experiencing extremes – parched fields one month, flooded towns the next. What this report makes clear is that our soils are no longer buffering us,” said a spokesperson for the group. “We are losing the natural infrastructure that manages water.””
“Killer hail: unusual tornado killed cows in Orenburg region [Russia]…
“The Tobolsky state farm in the Orenburg region suffered greatly due to bad weather. A powerful tornado destroyed a complex of farm buildings, leaving the cattle defenseless. After gusts of hurricane wind, large hail fell on the cows…”
“Today, May 9, Rostov was hit by a downpour with large hail [Russia]. Residents are sharing photos of the bad weather on social networks…
“According to eyewitnesses, the center of the Don capital quickly went under water, and those who stayed at home complained on social networks that the hail could damage seedlings and cars.”
“Hail, rain and floods hit Valencia again, reminding locals of the DANA tragedy…
“Avamet shared a stunning video showing an intense river of rain and hail streaming through a Valencian locality. The storm flooded towns from Utiel to Chiva. Rivers burst, roads vanished, and homes filled with mud, echoing the October 29th, 2024 DANA disaster that claimed 224 lives, wrecked 100,000 cars, and left Paiporta’s suburbs buried in toxic mud.”
“Balearic Sea temperature above average for the whole of 2025 so far…
“SOCIB records show a progressive increase in sea surface temperatures in certain areas of the Mediterranean. In the Balearic Islands, these have increased by 0.4 degrees per decade since 1982… In 2024, there was a record increase in the average annual temperature of the Mediterranean…“
“North Africa and Europe with exceptional heat: 45.3C [113.5F] in Algeria,43.1 in Libya with minimums up to 29C on the coast. 36.1C in Crete (Greece) and Cyprus.”
“Social media was flooded on Wednesday… with impressive images of hailstorms in the Kef governorate [Tunisia]…
“An exceptional meteorological episode, marked by heavy hailstorms. The videos show rainfall of rare intensity, raising concerns about its impact on several agricultural crops.”
“Conflict, extreme weather worsening hunger in West and Central Africa, WFP warns.
“In the lean season — a period between harvests when food supplies are very low and which runs from June to August — nearly three million of those people throughout the region will face emergency levels of hunger… The report did not include the Democratic Republic of Congo…”
“Dredging and pollution threaten fishing in the Niger River…
““Every night, local residents take advantage of the darkness to dump their garbage in the river,” says Traoré, the young fisherman. “This irresponsible behavior is a serious problem, not only for us fishers but for the entire fishing industry.””
“Another insane hot night with tropical nights at 2000m above sea level! in Tajik and Kazakh highlands with several monthly records smashed. An absolute madness. MAX: 39C [102.2F] in Kazakhstan again, 33C in Siberia.”
“Flash floods kill two, injure three in eastern Afghanistan…
“The floods were triggered by heavy rainfall in the outskirts of Yaqubi Sabri district, causing widespread destruction and prompting concern over the country’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events.”
“India-Pakistan conflict over water reflects a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change.
“The region is home to nearly a quarter of the global population, and relies on huge transboundary rivers fed by Himalayan glaciers… A breakdown in water diplomacy could trigger environmental collapse, humanitarian crises and geopolitical instability.”
“Punjab-Haryana water crisis [India]: Cooperation is needed before the wells run dry [Punjab borders Pakistan].
“The dispute highlights not only a fight over water but also a fundamental failure of sustainable resource management. Punjab’s groundwater running at extraction is at a critical 165 per cent of its sustainable limit. It means that the state is withdrawing far more water than can be naturally replenished.”
“At 22.2C [72F], Mumbai wakes up to coldest May day; previous low was 22.80C in 1951…
“In what marks a departure of a whopping eight degrees in only two days, the dip in heat levels came along the heels of Mumbai recording a minimum temperature of 28.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning.”
“‘If I had to choose, I’d prefer the earthquake’: the 2015 disaster left Nepal in ruins, now record rains wreak fresh havoc…
“Nepal’s topography leaves it vulnerable to floods and landslides and this is exacerbated by increasingly erratic rainfall patterns. Studies suggest the Himalayas are warming up to 0.7C (1.26F) faster than the global average.”
“Against the tide: N. Korea’s desperate race to prevent another flood disaster.
“In North Pyongan province, construction crews are working at a feverish pace to build levees before the summer rains arrive. Following last year’s devastating floods, authorities have mobilized thousands of workers in an unprecedented effort to strengthen flood defenses along the Yalu River.”
“The hail in Xi’an is as big as pigeon eggs! [China]
“The hail in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province was as big as pigeon eggs, and the sheet metal of hundreds of cars was… dented and deformed. In addition, due to continuous heavy rains, the interior of the Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, which had only been in operation for three months, had turned into a water cave.”
“Up to 44.4C [111.9F] in CHINA; Minimums >30C in VIETNAM (30.4C Rach Gia), 42C and high humidity in THAILAND with heat indexes >50C. Record heat also in the PHILIPPINES,MALAYSIA (35.7 Limbang), INDONESIA (35.9 Tanjungkarang).”
“Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle ‘supercharged by climate change’…
“After months of record-breaking rainfall and widespread flooding across inland Queensland, dark, serpentine channels of flowing water have reached the [far northern] South Australian outback.“
“Perth set to equal 118-year-old May heat record amid historically warm autumn for NSW, Tasmania and Victoria…
“Autumn has failed to load across many parts of Australia this year. March was the nation’s warmest on record… On Friday Perth got to 33.8C [92.8F].. this is the hottest day this late in autumn on record.”
“Mass livestock sell-off as farmers run out of feed and water amid drought…
“Large parts of southern Australia are enduring a horror run of dry conditions — the driest on record in some parts. Some drought-stricken farmers are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on hay and grain, and selling livestock they cannot afford to keep.”
“Experts say South Australia’s mass marine die-off a dire warning on climate change amid fears of ecosystem collapse…
“Dr Mike Bossley, who has studied SA’s oceans for nearly five decades, said the scale of destruction was unlike anything he had seen and blamed the worsening bloom on climate-related conditions. “I’ve never seen anything like this … it’s a wasteland out there,” Dr Bossley told ABC Radio.”
“‘We’re Already at the Limit’ of a Livable Climate Warns Brazil’s Marina Silva…
““Even if we can nullify deforestation, with climate change, if we don’t reduce carbon from fossil fuel emissions, the [Amazon] forest will be destroyed anyway,” she says.”
“Another ridiculous hot night with Minimum temperatures up to 27.2C [81F] in PARAGUAY – higher than a summer night. Records of Highest May temperature were broken including: 25.0 Paraguari PARAGUAY and 24.6 Trinidad BOLIVIA.”
“Emergency in Sabaneta | Rains caused a serious landslide in San Isidro: five dead and two missing [Colombia].
“The incident occurred in the San Isidro neighborhood. Access to other neighborhoods was affected. Some neighborhoods in the city center were also affected by the flooding.”
“Drought and climate change have generated the country’s water crisis, along with technical losses, which is aggravated by excessive water use, causing companies in sectors such as mining and manufacturing to face increasingly strict regulations on their consumption.”
“Everglades ‘Drying Up’ as Drought Plagues Florida…
“The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor map shows that nearly the entire state is suffering from abnormally dry conditions. More than 25 percent of the state is facing extreme drought, the second worst drought category…”
“Extreme Heat Risks Summer Power Shortages, Warns Largest US Grid…
““PJM continues to voice concerns about the supply and demand imbalance driven by generator retirements and the slow build of new resources in the face of accelerating demand growth,” the statement said.”
“Deadly US rainfall in April 9% more intense due to climate change: Report.
“Human-driven climate change made the extreme rainfall that caused dozens of deaths in early April in the U.S. South and Midwest more intense and likely, according to a new rapid analysis from World Weather Attribution (WWA).”
“April data for “total column precipitable water” just came in from ECMWF, and, you guessed it, yet another record high for the 36-month running average, while April 2025 was the third highest April since 1940… a hard rain’s a-gonna fall.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Annual mass change of the world’s glaciers from 1976 to 2024 by temporal downscaling of satellite data with in situ observations…
“While glaciers featured moderate mass loss rates in the 1970s and 1980s, the rates strongly increased in the 1990s, reaching about 375 ± 16 Gt per year in the last decade (2015–2024) and a record annual loss of 540 ± 69 Gt alone in 2023.”
“Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why…
“Recent research suggests a weakened biosphere has strongly contributed. Severe droughts across the northern hemisphere in 2024 cut the ability of the planet’s soils and plant life to soak up and store CO₂.”
“Ground-level ozone wreaks havoc on warming planet.
“Ozone at ground level harms human health… In addition to harming human health, ozone at ground level also limits the growth of plants, reducing their ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide.”
“Could a new wave of urgent theatre hold the key to tackling climate change?
“From a New Forest giant inspiring an asthmatic teen to a herd of animal puppets walking to the Arctic Circle, theatre far and wide is taking action – but with energy and optimism, rather than doom-laden tales.”
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“Global warming reaches 1.58C over 12 months to end-April…
“Scientists’ fears of a breach of the 1.5C warming level set down in the Paris accord escalated, after the latest data showing the monthly average global temperature had topped the threshold for 21 out of the past 22 months…
“Scientists had expected that the emergence of the La Niña phenomenon across the Pacific earlier this year would help cool the planet.”
“Global mean sea surface temperature anomalies (departure from average) so far this year still the 2nd highest on record…
“Significant and persistent warmth continued across large portions of the midlatitude ocean basins in April 2025. One of the more intense marine heatwaves remains over the central North Pacific. Neutral ENSO conditions were observed too.” [Zack Labe]
“The North Sea just had the warmest April in the OISSTv2 dataset with an anomaly of 1.45°C above the ’91 – ’20 mean. Former record was 2007 with +1.20°C.” [Indonesisches Bergwiesel]
“Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say.
“It has been the driest start to spring in 69 years. England saw its driest March since 1961 and in April the country received just half its normal rainfall. Farmers have had to start irrigating crops earlier, and reservoir levels are either notably or exceptionally low across the north-east and north-west of England.”
“Saturday’s hailstorm damaged more than 8,700 hectares in the Vall d’Albaida region [Spain].
“La Unió Llauradora reported that last Saturday’s hailstorm affected more than 8,700 hectares of crops in the Vall d’Albaida region. The most affected municipalities are located in Bèlgida and Ontinyent, where there are plots with 100% damage.”
“Mountains of hail on the streets of Madrigueras and fields of Tarazona covered in ice [Spain].
“The hailstorm in towns like Madrigueras was so severe that the storm’s passage left images such as the one we’re seeing of a mountain of hail in the middle of the town’s street.”
“”Apocalypse” in a village in Mehedinți, where hail fell “as big as an egg”. Mayor: “I have never seen anything like this in my life” [Romania].
“The large hail that fell on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 6, left a disaster in a village in Mehedinți. The mayor says that the villages protected by the anti-hail system from the Serbian neighbors were spared, and the missiles were not launched in our area.”
“Severe Hailstorm Strikes Asenovgrad Villages, Crops and Cars Damaged [Bulgaria].
“Severe hailstorms hit several villages in Bulgaria’s Asenovgrad region, including Topolovo, Bachkovo, Gornoslav, Yavrovo, Cherven, Stoevo, and the Gorni Voden district. Streets in Asenovgrad were flooded..”
Temperatures hovering 36C [96.8F] in Crete after minimums of 26C. It’ll be much hotter next days with hundreds of records in all Eastern Mediterranean. As usual, Italy is the only country never touched by the record heat, like all months of 2024 and 2025.”
“…the commissioner’s office said, beyond the immediate environmental and financial impact, the fires expedite the phenomenon of desertification… According to national data, about 57 per cent of Cyprus’ land is already showing signs of degradation.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN AFRICA – records pulverized everywhere:
“Again >41C [105.8F] on the Libyan coast (45C coming next days with mins >30), 37C+ in the South Africa fall. Records hot nights in all Central Africa; Ghana: min 28.8 Wa; Togo Min 29.6 Dapaong; Mins 30/32 in Senegal, Niger, Burkina.”
“The port city of Kalemie, in Tanganyika province [Congo], is once again menaced by flooding.
“Several neighborhoods are flooded, and residents don’t know where to go. Businesses in part of the city center are no longer operational due to the water level. Even the port of Kalemie, the heart of the city’s economy, is underwater.”
“Protected parks in peril as Republic of Congo ramps up oil drilling.
“The Republic of Congo plans to nearly double its oil production over the next three years, including drilling in protected areas like Conkouati-Douli National Park, sparking outrage from environmental activists and civil society groups.”
“Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe’s water crisis—they may worsen it.
“The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the country’s deepening water crisis… Over-reliance on boreholes… can lead to the rapid depletion of aquifers.”
“Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict…
“We found that erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and conflict have significantly constrained Somalia’s agricultural and livestock export performance over the past decade.”
“Oman swelters under extreme heat; experts urge caution…
“Suwaiq recorded 45.7°C…” [“Insane MINIMUMS 37/38C / 100F in OMAN for the 3rd day in a row: Al Amerat and Semail broke their records with >5C margin!” – ExtremeTemps].
“Dust storms are set to engulf Erbil more frequently and with greater intensity this year, a researcher warned on Monday, as Iraq faces accelerating desertification after a dry winter season… On Monday, health officials told Rudaw that nearly 550 people had been hospitalized across Iraq…”
“Collapse of Indus Waters Treaty: A Warning Shot for Bangladesh…
“For Bangladesh — a downstream nation reliant on rivers that originate in India — the suspension signals a troubling example. If water cooperation can be disrupted in one instance, the risk of similar actions affecting other riparian relationships, including those with Bangladesh, becomes a legitimate concern.”
“Hail so thick that it covered the wheels of cars fell in Baoding in the beginning of summer [Hebei, China]…
“Thick hail covered the ground like snow, and crops were severely damaged. Netizens joked that it was ” the wrath of heaven ” and “there must be something wrong when things are abnormal! There is injustice.””
“Hot and dry weather threatens the wheat harvest in China’s main grain region, Henan Province. The risks to production of the key food product have arisen at a time when Beijing is making efforts to ensure food security amid a trade war with the United States…”
“Extreme heat takes toll on South and Southeast Asia…
“Thailand’s Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin disclosed forecasts for Thailand’s heat from the end of April to early May. Some regions are expected to experience dangerous conditions of 52 C or higher.”
“HARSH HEAT WAVE IN SE ASIA – record heat never ends in SE Asia… Today Basco [far north] PHILIPPINES minimum of 27.1C [80.8F] is the highest ever recorded in May.
“Heat indexes again >50C locally in Thailand where the heat will increase further throughout the week.”
“Australia is on track for one of the warmest winters on record…
“Meteorologist Rob Sharpe… said the two most recent winters in Australia had been the warmest on record, and the current season, which officially starts on June 1, looked similar. A string of towns in Victoria and Tasmania, including Hobart, recorded their warmest ever May mornings on Monday and Tuesday.”
“Stunning thinning of the calving front of the most famous Patagonian glacier over last 5 summer months! Although a highly dynamic glacier, it is now in strong retreat after decades of stability!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“38.9C [102F] Seridò BRAZIL – it smashes the May record of highest temperature. Record heat is sweeping all the tropics. It will be hotter next days with summer heat spreading to Bolivia and Paraguay.”
“Brazilian Amazon states disregard Supreme Court ruling on wildfires.
“Six states in the Legal Amazon have failed to comply, as of April 28 this year, with orders from the Supreme Federal Court (STF) regarding the implementation of measures to combat forest fires in 2025.”
“…residents of Mérida, Mexico, are bracing for an intense heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar to a scorching 41 degrees Celsius [actually, it reached 45C / 113F]… This extreme heat is not just a local phenomenon; it reflects broader climatic trends affecting the region.”
“‘Exceptionally rare’ May storm breaks rain records in Las Vegas…
“For the third day in a row, a record-breaking May storm made its presence felt in the Las Vegas Valley… With only six days into the month, preliminary data indicates that May 2025 has already become the wettest May on record for the Las Vegas Valley…”
“Toxic dust storm sweeps across Salt Lake Valley, hitting Utah’s most densely populated areas.
“A dust storm carrying toxic elements swept across the Salt Lake Valley last Sunday, impacting residents in some of Utah’s most densely populated areas, according to an initiative from Conserve Utah Valley…”
“A militarized conspiracy theorist group believes radars are ‘weather weapons’ and is trying to destroy them [US].
“National Weather Service offices around the country are on guard after recent threats to agency infrastructure — specifically Doppler weather radars — from a violent militia-style group, emails from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s security office show.”
“Trump Administration Decommissions Sea Ice Data That Sounded an Alarm on Arctic Climate Change.
“Cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are now degrading the datasets used to monitor the most rapidly warming parts of the planet. More such moves are coming, NOAA has warned.”
“Less farmland is going for organic crops as costs and other issues take root. [US].
“America’s certified organic acreage fell almost 11% between 2019 and 2021… Any downward trend is significant, as organic farms make up less than 1% of the country’s total acreage, and organic sales are typically only a tiny share of the nationwide total.”
“Heat and drought are quietly hurting global crop yields…
“The analysis finds that warming and air dryness—a key factor in crop stress—have surged in nearly every major agricultural region, with some areas experiencing growing seasons hotter than nearly any season 50 years ago.”
“Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency…
“Real-world geoengineering experiments spanning the globe from the Arctic to the Great Barrier Reef are being funded by the UK government. They will test sun-reflecting particles in the stratosphere, brightening reflective clouds using sprays of seawater and pumping water on to sea ice to thicken it.”
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“EXTRAORDINARY WORLD RECORD:
Mind blowing MINIMUM temperature of 38.5C [101.3F] at Khasab Airport in OMAN is WORLD RECORD OF HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN THE 1-15 MAY PERIOD. Crazy maxes >47C from Emirates to Iran. We are witnessing something historic.”
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN MIDDLE EAST – 48 [118.4F] DEGREES IN SAUDI ARABIA.
“Insane unprecedented heat for this time of the year with absurd temperatures rare even in summer. SAUDI ARABIA 47.9 Al-Nairyah, 47.3 Buqayq; IRAN 46.5 Dayyer Port (right on the coast); IRAQ Crazy MINIMUM 33.5 Basra AP.”
“Neom climate adviser warns futuristic city could alter weather patterns.
“A leading climate scientist advising Saudi Arabia’s mega-project Neom has warned that plans for its new futuristic city could alter weather patterns and the path of wind and sand storms, in yet another problem for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s flagship scheme.”
“Heavy rains flood parts of southern Israel, leading to closures on major roads.
“Parts of southern Israel were flooded on Sunday, amid heavy rains and strong winds that picked up strength in the afternoon, leading police to close several main routes to traffic, including the main entrances to the southern city of Eilat.”
“Belgian tourist and son killed in floods in Jordan…
“The four had been missing since Sunday due to floods in the Shoubak region, about 200 km south of the capital Amman, according to Jordan’s Petra news agency. On Monday, the bodies of the mother and one son were recovered.”
“Iran’s water crisis priming ground for earthquakes, expert warns…
“Mehdi Zare says human responses to prolonged drought—particularly rampant groundwater extraction—are altering underground stresses and could trigger seismic activity in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad.”
“Pakistan experienced its second-hottest April in 65 years [of records], with average temperatures soaring well above historical norms, meteorological data revealed, as experts warned of a looming climate emergency.
“…average nationwide temperatures during April 2025 were 3.37°C higher than the long-term norm.”
“Rawalpindi [Pakistan] has declared a water emergency for the second time this year due to severe water shortages and falling dam levels. The city’s daily demand exceeds supply by 20 million gallons…
“WASA urged residents to save water immediately. Without rain, Rawalpindi may soon face a serious supply disaster.”
“Sanghar and Matiari are the districts located on the left bank of the Indus River… Water shortage in left bank areas, especially at the time of early Kharif sowing, remained severe due to unprecedented water shortage in the river system, affecting lower riparian Sindh the most.”
“‘Glaciers feeding eastern rivers of Indus basin retreating faster,’ says top glaciologist Anil V Kulkarni…
“In the face of climate change-induced retreat of glaciers feeding eastern rivers of the Indus river basin, and projections of reduced water availability, the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) needs to be reviewed.”
“14 dead as thunderstorm, dust storm hit parts of Gujarat [NW India].
“Fourteen people lost their lives across Gujarat as unseasonal rain, accompanied by strong winds and dust storms, swept through the state on Monday evening during what is typically the peak of summer.”
“A sudden storm in southwestern China’s Guizhou province has capsized four boats, killing 10 people and injuring 70.
“More than 80 people fell into the water, state media reported on Monday, when the rain and hailstorm struck the vessels on a stretch of the Wu River near Qianxi City on Sunday afternoon.”
“Southeast Asia’s climate-driven pest invasion threatens China’s food security, study finds.
“Migratory pests from mainland Southeast Asia, thriving under El Niño, are partially driving rice yield losses in southern China, a study led by Peking University has found.”
“RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA – records are falling all over the world these days of May: Oceania, Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe & South America.
“Never happened anything like this in centuries of climatology. Today 35.9 [96.6F] Tanjung Karang MAY RECORD; 26 months of non-stop record heat in Indonesia.”
“April was exactly 1°C warmer than the long-term average across Australia, but the warmth was even more pronounced in Victoria, where temperatures were 2.37°C higher than the long-term average.”
“Hobart, parts of Melbourne sweat through hottest May night on record as warm, windy weather sweeps across Australia’s south east.
“Parts of Victoria and Tasmania have clocked their warmest May nights since records began, as a hot blast of air sweeping across the south-east sends temperatures soaring.”
“Warning as ray attacks snorkeller amid mass die-off of fish…
“A snorkeller has been attacked by a ray while conducting a marine survey, which biologists say might be linked to oceanic algal blooms. The incident occurred on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, west of the capital city, Adelaide…”
“It was the warmest April on record for the south coast town of Ngawi and Wairarapa experienced less than half its normal rainfall last month [NZ].
“National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research’s (NIWA) recent climate summary found temperatures and rainfall were well above average throughout the country.”
“31.3C [88.3F] in the Fua Motu Int. Airport which serves the capital Nukuʻalofa. HOTTEST MAY DAY IN HISTORY. Record heat is sweeping all the tropics,specially in the Pacific and Indian oceans.”
“Urgent! One dead, one injured, and several affected by heavy downpours in Itagüí [Colombia].
“A man died in Itagüí reportedly died after saving his family from a torrential downpour. The mayor’s office declared a state of emergency following serious incidents.”
“Rare ‘Mini Tornado’ strikes Belcourt area in Guadeloupe, causing major damage.
“Severe weather rocked the island of Guadeloupe as multiple tornadoes reportedly touched down across parts of the country, leaving residents shaken and damage reported in several communities.”
“Incredible images: Floods and landslides caused by storm in Oaxaca [Mexico]…
“In the city of Oaxaca , heavy rains caused flooding in several streets, avenues and sections of federal highway 190. In addition, power outages were reported in various neighborhoods of the capital due to fallen trees and branches caused by strong gusts of wind and hail.”
“Rare Hailstorm Strikes South Palm Beach County [Fla] —Is This the New Normal?
“Residents across South Palm Beach County were startled Monday afternoon as a sudden and powerful thunderstorm unleashed golf ball-sized hail across parts of Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach.”
“It’s official: 2025 is El Paso’s dustiest year on record.
“The dust has been relentless- blowing through windows, sneaking into cars, and turning my allergies into a full-time job. And now scientists are saying what we’ve all been wheezing about: this is officially the dustiest year El Paso has ever had.”
“After record-breaking heat in 2024, Tucson will open more cooling centers and distribute more supplies…
““We are feeling the full force of climate change and extreme heat has become a year-round challenge,” Romero said during Monday’s news conference, as long-awaited rain clouds gathered overhead. “This is no longer a summer problem.””
“L.A. Officials Test Residents for Lead After Fires…
“Early findings from the long-term L.A. Fire Health Study found that in the days after fighting the Los Angeles fires, firefighters had elevated levels of lead and mercury inside their blood cells. They also had higher levels than firefighters who battled forest fires in less urban areas…”
“Dangerously hot in Alaska? New warnings show climate change impact.
“Websites can be scrubbed of climate change references and the U.S. halted from international and national climate assessments, but rising temperatures leave their own evidence, especially in the nation’s most northern state.”
“How the climate crisis threatens Indigenous traditions in Canada: ‘It’s not the way it used to be’…
“In northern Ontario, warming temperatures are threatening wintertime events such as broomball, hockey, ice fishing and goose hunting. Shorter winter seasons and disappearing ice are forcing subarctic communities to adapt.”
“Wildfire destroys about 5,000 hectares of Dartmoor national park…
“The UK has had the warmest start to May on record, with 29.3C registered on Thursday afternoon at Kew Gardens in south-west London, as firefighters battled a 1.6 mile (2km) moorland blaze that broke out near Ripponden, West Yorkshire the same day.”
“Several days of unseasonably hot weather was broken by the dramatic storm, which produced marble-sized hailstones… French media reported several metro stations were forced to close amid flash flooding.”
“The Alps are cooking… in winter! This first part of 2025 is WARM in the northern Alps.
“In Chamonix, the average temperature from 1 January to 4 May 2025, 5.3°C, is the highest ever measured! Just ahead of the same period in… 2024 (5.2°C)!”
“EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought.
“The spring drought plaguing Europe since March is worsening and spreading to more countries, the European Commission’s scientific service warned today… Dry conditions are starting to spread to almost every corner of the continent, with little relief in sight…”
“Killer fungus could spread through parts of Europe due to climate change…
“Aspergillus, a type of mould which can cause lung and breathing problems if it infects a human, may infect millions of people a year as it spreads to more northerly countries in Europe, Asia and America due to rising temperatures, the study shows.”
“Oxygen concentrations in Europe’s coastal and marine waters…
“Results show that large parts of the Baltic and Black seas suffer from severe oxygen depletion. During 2012-2023, 14% of the assessed spatial area in the Baltic Sea and 24% in the Black Sea recorded near critical concentration conditions, below 4mg/l…”
“Nigeria’s farmers gamble with climate chaos as agric insurance falls short…
“Climate-induced disasters are no longer anomalies but annual realities for Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The unpredictability and growing intensity of rainfall patterns have shifted the focus for farmers and stakeholders alike.”
“Record again in Juan de Nova Island – 4 in 4 days of May! Minimum temperature of 29.2C [84.6F], Hottest May night in FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES history.
“Heat Records have also fallen in South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania and Kenya these 4 days.”
“Coffee farmers face deepening crisis despite soaring prices amid ‘perfect storm’ of rising temperatures and supply chain chaos, leading UK supplier warns…
“Experts at Matthew Algie… say that although record prices should in theory boost farm income, in practice, they are being eroded by higher input costs, extreme weather, limited access to finance and increased uncertainty.”
“‘Sitting ducks’: the cities most vulnerable to climate disasters…
“Athens, like other big cities including Dallas, Lisbon, Sydney and Cape Town, are what some scientists refer to as “sitting ducks”. In these places, the climate and geographical conditions mean they are extremely vulnerable to global warming-related disasters.”
“The rise in annualized global CO2 (the difference in the 12-month running average of global CO2 from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025) set a record in the latest data from NOAA, growing at a rate of 3.51 ppm per year.”
“With the first four months of the year now available, I estimate that 2025 is most likely to be the second warmest year on record at 1.52C in ERA5, with a ~8% chance of beating 2024 as the warmest and a ~25% chance of coming in at the third warmest after 2023.”
“Arnold Schwarzenegger vowed to “terminate pollution” as he promoted an international climate conference with the help of Sir Tony Blair and Danny DeVito.
“The Hollywood action hero posted a picture of himself next to an outdoor swimming pool with the former prime minister and DeVito, his co-star in the films Twins and Junior.”
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“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“The global temperature anomaly for April, 2025, came in at 1.51°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial baseline, making April, 2025 the second hottest on record behind only 2024…The year-to-date anomaly is currently at 1.61°C above pre-industrial.”
“Winter warming and extreme rain events pose overlooked threat to Arctic life…
“Even short surges of wild winter weather — 24 hours of rainfall on snow-covered ground, for example — can decimate animal and plant populations and change an ecosystem for generations. One such rain-on-snow event in 2023 killed nearly 20,000 musk oxen in the Canadian Arctic.”
“Forests taking longer to recover from severe ‘megafires’ since 2010… potentially indicating forest decline…
“The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, finds a “significant increase” in the severity of forest fires from 2001-10 to 2010-21 – especially in western North America, parts of Siberia and south-eastern Australia.”
“Three firefighters deployed to battle the devastating wildfires in Russia’s Far East Zabaikalsky region were found dead on Friday, the region’s environment ministry announced.
“The news comes just days after the region’s fire safety chief Rinat Khismatulin resigned “at his own initiative.””
“Blizzards blanketed Moscow in snow on Friday in a historic first for the season, toppling trees onto cars and causing power outages for tens of thousands of residents in the wider region.
“The snowfall marks the first time that Moscow’s base weather station has recorded snow cover on May 2 in its 75 years of operations…”
“It’s been the sunniest April for the UK since records began in 1910, with 47% more sunshine hours than the long-term meteorological average, according to provisional Met Office figures.
“It was also the sunniest April on record for England, and the second sunniest for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.”
“Glut of early fruit and veg hits UK as climate change closes ‘hungry gap’. Warm weather means strawberries, aubergines and tomatoes have come weeks earlier than expected…
“Nick Haigh, a grower at the Community Farm south of Bristol, said many of their Mediterranean vegetables had come weeks earlier than expected.”
“[April] breaking records: Belgium has already had its first official summer day…
“Temperatures reached 25°C on 12 April, marking the earliest summer day on record since this weather observation began in 1892, according to the April climate report from the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI).”
“SUMMER DAY – 30.4 [86.7F] in Germany, 35 stations >29C! Exceptional day for a May 2nd.
“Some areas in NW Europe which had near 30C these days, might see some ground frosts in few days. So be careful with your apricots, cherries, peaches, almonds etc.”
“Lesvos Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Water Shortage [Greece]…
“Civil Protection authorities have implemented water-saving initiatives, including installing devices in public facilities, marking non-potable water sources, and launching public awareness campaigns. Local officials emphasise the urgency of these measures…”
“Frequent heat and drought events in southwestern Europe are reducing ecosystems’ capacity to absorb CO₂, according to a recent study…
“According to data from the Spanish National Institute of Statistics, this reduction meant that vegetation in the affected areas of southwestern Europe stopped absorbing more CO₂ than Spain emitted in the same year.”
“‘Every year now feels like a one-in-100-year flood’ — Life below the Vaal Dam in a changing climate [South Africa]…
“The Vaal Dam and River are not just isolated water bodies but part of the complex Integrated Vaal River System, crucial for water security in South Africa, supporting millions of people and a significant portion of the national economy.”
“Flash floods displace 45,000 people across Somalia as humanitarian needs outpace aid funding…
“Despite growing needs, Somalia’s 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is only 10 percent funded as of April 30. OCHA is appealing to partners to urgently scale up emergency support—particularly shelter, sanitation, and relocation assistance…”
“UAE Has Hottest April on Record as Average Daily High Tops 42C [107.6F]…
“Climate change, combined with hot, dry winds blowing off the Saudi desert, resulted in unusually high temperatures, according to the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology…”
“A small recap as this unbelievable heat wave in SW Asia (which will continue and intensify in May) with the April national records broken:
“Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. One event which is rewriting completely world climatic history.”
“Severe dust storm sweeps 9 Arab states, worsening Gaza’s plight…
“The storm, reported in Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, led to school closures, suspended exams, and safety warnings in several countries, Anadolu correspondents reported.”
“Disastrous back-to-back heatwaves and droughts surge across Eurasia.
“Regions from Ukraine to Mongolia are seeing a spike in paired heatwave-drought events as climate change alters weather patterns across the planet… “the present trend is just way outside of natural variability”, says Hans Linderholm at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.”
“Central Asia’s Looming Water Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb…
“For decades, the five Central Asian republics have tiptoed around a growing water crisis. The two major rivers that sustain life in this arid region, the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya, are now so contested and depleted that what was once a technical issue has metastasized into a geopolitical threat.”
“Water sharing dispute between Punjab [Indian state bordering Pakistan] and Haryana [to the south]: what happened, why…
“Amid escalating tensions with Haryana over water sharing, all parties in Punjab came together on Friday to reject the Bhakra Beas Management Boards’s (BBMB’s) decision to release an extra 4,500 cusecs of water to Haryana.”
“In Uttarakhand, extreme weather events like droughts, erratic rainfall and hailstorms have severely affected farming, leading to lower crop yields, increased pests and financial distress for farmers.”
“Four Killed, Over 120 Flights Delayed in Delhi-NCR Due to Heavy Rain and Dust Storm.
“Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in multiple areas of the city, including Dwarka, Khanpur, Minto Road, Lajpat Nagar, and Moti Bagh. Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors…”
“Compound marine heatwaves and tropical cyclones delay the onset of the Bay of Bengal summer monsoon…
“As global warming intensifies, extreme events such as floods, heatwaves, and droughts increasingly compound across multiple spatiotemporal scales. When such extreme events occur concurrently or in succession, their combined effects can lead to far more severe consequences than individual events alone.”
“ABSOLUTE INSANITY IN CHINA – dozens of records of May highest temperatures pulverized despite being the beginning of the month. Over 40C [104F] again in the Northwest.
“Over 100 countries and dozens of thousands of stations have seen heat records in these 2 days of May.”
“Torrential rain battered Pattaya City in Chonburi province [Thailand] early Saturday morning, causing severe flooding in multiple areas across the city.
“The downpour, which lasted for over three hours, submerged streets and rendered many routes impassable for both small and large vehicles.”
“Record heat is sweeping all Oceania and Indian Ocean and Indonesia is not an exception. Today Minimum temperature of 26.2C [79.2F] at Gorontalo, a record high minimum for May, after breaking those of all previous months of 2025 and 2024.”
“Colonial powers once sought to wipe out cloves grown by locals on the eastern Indonesian island of Ternate to safeguard their monopoly over the prized crop. Today farmers say the gravest threat to their plants is climate change.”
“Heavy rains cause damage in southern Cali, Colombia…
“According to Suárez, vital avenues such as Pasoancho and Carrera 80 were submerged, causing extensive traffic jams and immobilizing vehicles. The Meléndez sector experienced the greatest rainfall intensity, reaching 125 millimeters [five inches] per hour.”
“State of emergency declared in Gaspar Hernández due to flooding [Dominican Republic].
“Senator Carlos Gómez …called for a state of emergency to be declared for the entire Espaillat province, due to the collapse of housing and the high number of families who have lost everything. He emphasized the urgent need for the State to act swiftly and with solidarity.”
“Residents of the municipality of Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León [Mexico], were given a major scare when baseball-sized hail fell , causing havoc in the community and damaging some people’s cars.
“Residents of the municipality shared some videos with ABC News , in which it is possible to see that the hail fell accompanied by heavy rain.”
“Hawaii lawmakers raise state’s hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change.
“Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters.”
“Los Angeles homeowners begin to rebuild after devastating wildfires…
“In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, construction workers recently began placing wooden beams to frame a house on a lot where only a charred fireplace remains standing.”
“More heavy rain and flooding possible as storms in the Plains begin to shift East…
“Walters, in southwest Oklahoma, has logged 10.14 inches since Sunday night, and another round of heavy rains is slated for Thursday night. The potential zone of severe weather spans from Cleveland to Amarillo, Texas.”
“April 2025 was Asheville’s warmest April on record…
“The average temperature was 61.4 degrees Fahrenheit [16.3C]. For the first time on record, low temperatures averaged 50 degrees or warmer. There was no official freeze in April.”
“Collapsing bird numbers in North America prompt fears of ecological crisis – research…
“Analysis of nearly 500 bird species across North America has found that three-quarters are declining across their ranges, with two-thirds of the total shrinking significantly.”
“The world’s oceans are heating in two distinct bands circling the globe, with potentially far-reaching implications for weather patterns and marine ecosystems.
“New research reveals these warming zones are located near 40 degrees latitude in both hemispheres, creating a striking pattern that has emerged since 2005.”
“Can the financial sector cope with a changing climate?
“…even as households and the public sector shoulder more of the costs from climate change, some economists doubt the financial system can remain insulated. One risk channel is US regional banks, which are heavily exposed to residential real estate.”
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“Study Finds Synergistic Convergence of Global Warming, Pesticide Toxicity, and Antibiotic Resistance…
“Pesticide toxicity is known to increase with temperature, which affects how pesticides are metabolized, travel, and degrade in the environment. Higher temperatures also lower the threshold for pesticides’ lethality in soil invertebrates in part by forcing them to divert energy from reproduction and immunity to repair the heat damage.”
“Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways…
“The faster pace and higher temperatures are changing habitat ranges for plants and animals. In some regions, the pace of change is also throwing off the delicate timing of pollination, putting plants and pollinators such as bees at risk.”
“‘Last chance for humanity’: the cold reality of monitoring global heating on a glacier [Antarctica]…
“Recent research has revealed unprecedented glacier retreat worldwide, with five of the last six years representing the most rapid loss on record. The period from 2022 to 2024 recorded the largest three-year loss of glacier mass ever documented. This trend is consistent across the Arctic and Antarctic…”
“Arctic plant study reveals an ‘early warning sign’ of climate change upheaval…
“In Canada’s western Arctic, for example, Isla Myers-Smith and her “Team Shrub” group of researchers have documented ecosystems rapidly shifting, where the tundra is “greening” at an incredible rate as shrubs such as willow push north and grow taller.”
“Airborne Bacteria over Thawing Permafrost Landscapes in the Arctic…
“…we provide the first evidence of permafrost microbial signatures in bioaerosols from permafrost-laden regions… With rising Arctic temperatures, increased permafrost thaw could result in higher levels of airborne permafrost-derived microbes and biological INPs active at warmer subzero temperatures. This, in turn, could enhance precipitation, further accelerating the permafrost thaw.”
“Thawing permafrost dots Siberia with rash of mounds…
“A growing number of little mounds are appearing across the region of Yakutia in the Russian Far East. Known as “bylars” in the Yakut language, the tiny hillocks are no more than a meter high and have an almost regular polygonal shape.”
“Scientists use AI to track rapid glacier loss in Arctic Norway.
“Few places on Earth are warming as fast as Svalbard, a cluster of Norwegian islands about 800 miles north of the Arctic Circle. And the glaciers that cover much of Svalbard are shrinking quickly.”
“25.8C [78.4F] Athenry (tbc later) ties the Irish national record of April highest temperature. Records broken (some with huge margin) all over the country.”
“Unseasonably mild nights ahead for parts of the UK.
“Last night, several sites in Scotland recorded their highest April minimum temperatures on record. Many areas are set to stay in double digits again tonight.” [Met Office]
“As Yorkshire prepares for what is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far, records show the region has endured its driest combined February, March and April for almost 90 years.
“Just 78mm (3in) of rainfall has been recorded at Sheffield’s Weston Park weather station since the start of February – the lowest since 1938.”
“Bank of England watchdog tells banks and insurers to fix climate risk ‘gaps’…
“Banks and insurers have “gaps” in how they address climate change risks, such as flooding and extreme weather, the Bank of England has warned, but fixing them will hamper lending to some households and companies.”
“Drought fears for grains growing season mount in Central Europe.
“As Germany’s main growing season kicks off in May, concerns are rising that spring-sown crops could be at risk, with drought and erratic rainfall affecting the country and much of Europe.”
“Extreme heat, cause of Borno military barracks explosion – Fire Service [Nigeria].
“The Borno State Fire Service has clarified that the fire outbreak that led to the explosion at the armoury in Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, the state capital, may have been triggered by the extreme heat in the state.”
“Zambia Extends Emergency Power Tariffs as Low Dam Levels Persist.
“Zambia’s electricity supply woes are far from over, with the energy regulator again extending emergency power tariffs as its drought-sapped hydropower dams take time to replenish.”
“Dust storm sweeps through Cairo forcing school shutdowns…
“Cairo’s skies turned a dusty yellow on Wednesday as a powerful khamsin storm swept desert sand across the Egyptian capital, reducing visibility and creating hazardous conditions.”
“Jerusalem wildfires latest: Israel declares national emergency and appeals for international aid over ‘largest ever’ blaze…
“Wildfires raging near Jerusalem have prompted evacuations and closures as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the situation a national emergency, asking for international aid.”
“Tishrin Dam in northern Syria on the brink of collapse due to water shortage.
“A drastic water shortage is bringing the Tishrin Dam in northern Syria to the brink of collapse. Experts warn of a collapse with serious consequences for electricity supply, agriculture, and public health.”
“Iraq facing worst drought in history as water resources dwindle and climate crisis intensifies…
“”The water reserve in Iraq has decreased to only 10bn cubic metres despite entering the spring season,” Sanad told Al-Mada, attributing this to “lack of rainfall in the northern regions and the absence of snowfall, not only in Iraq but also in neighbouring countries Iran, Turkey and Syria.””
“INCREDIBLE: IRAQ, IRAN, KUWAIT – NATIONAL APRIL RECORDS DESTROYED AGAIN:
“IRAN 47.0 [116.6F] Shabankareh – APRIL NATIONAL RECORD HIGH; IRAQ Min 31.7C Nassirya (31.6 Amarah,30.4 Basra,29.1 Fao) NATIONAL RECORD HIGHEST MINIMUM; KUWAIT Min 29.6 Jahra and Int. AP NATIONAL RECORD HIGHEST MINIMUM.”
“UNBELIEVABLE – 36.1C [97F] at Tokmak 816m asl KYRGYZSTAN NATIONAL RECORD OF APRIL HOTTEST DAY PULVERIZED…
“NATIONAL RECORD OF APRIL HIGHEST MINIMUM IN TAJIKISTAN Min. 22.8 Kurgan Tyube… Incredible MINIMUMS >23C in Northern Kazakh highlands – never happened in April or even in May! MIN 23.4 Shokpar 770m KAZAKH NATIONAL RECORD.“
“Sindh-Punjab transport blocked for 11th day as protests against Indus canal projects escalate…
“Demonstrators have stated that they will keep all highways from Sindh to Punjab closed until every canal project built by Punjab on the Indus River is dismantled and military companies exit the occupied lands in Sindh.”
“Water or blood: tensions grow over India and Pakistan’s shared rivers…
“India too faces potential threats. Pakistan could block drains on its side of the border, causing toxic wastewater to flood the Indian farmlands. And China, an ally of Pakistan, controls the upper reaches of rivers on which hundreds of millions of India’s citizens depend.”
“India and Pakistan already sweltering in ‘new normal’ heatwave conditions.
“The summer conditions south Asian countries dread each year have arrived alarmingly early, and it’s only April. Much of India and Pakistan is already sweltering in heatwave conditions, in what scientists say is fast becoming the “new normal”.”
“The extraordinary heat is moving East. Records in MONGOLIA and SIBERIA. Minimum of +11.8C at Olgi 1700m asl in Mongolia highlands. Maxes up to +31C [87.8F] in Siberia !
“Next days insane unbelievable heat in CHINA with 40/42C in the North and nights up to 30C.”
“Climate change made South Korea’s deadliest wildfires twice as likely, scientists find.
“The fires, which broke out in southeast Korea on 22 March, killed at least 32 people and destroyed 5,000 buildings, including homes and centuries-old temples. The fire burnt over 104,000 hectares, nearly four times the previous national record set in 2000.”
“Thailand to ask Laos to reconsider Sanakham dam location…
“There are serious concerns about altered water flow regimes, including daily fluctuations in downstream water levels that could affect fisheries, agriculture, and riverbank stability. Additionally, the dam may disrupt sediment flow, vital to the Mekong River’s ecosystem…”
“Record heat never ends in Indonesia; it has been going on for over 2 years. Today it was the April Highest minimum in history at Manokwari, West Papua with a Minimum of 27.2C [81F]… May record can fall tomorrow.”
“Extreme heat claims lives of two Iloilo traffic enforcers [Philippines].
“The high heat index gripping the Philippines has claimed the lives of two traffic enforcers in Iloilo, raising alarm over the increasingly deadly effects of extreme temperatures on frontline workers.”
“Kerikeri and Whangārei [North Island, NZ] have set new records for the wettest April ever recorded, with both centres soaked by about four times their average rainfall for the month.
“MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden said Kerikeri received a massive 593 millimetres of rain in the month just ended, far higher than the April average of 151 millimetres…”
“South Island’s largest city, Christchurch [NZ], has been placed under a state of emergency after heavy rain on May 1 triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and road closures.
“Mayor Phil Mauger made the declaration at 4 pm today, after conditions worsened and high tides threatened further damage.”
“Residents and security personnel of Huaraz, Ancash, Peru have been working to clear debris and mud after a landslide killed two people, Reuters reports.
“The landslide was caused by a glacial lagoon that overflowed into the Casca River, according to the National Institute for Research on Glaciers and Mountain Ecosystems.”
“How climate change turned Sao Paulo’s drizzle into a storm…
“Scientists blame a mix of global warming and hyper-urbanization for driving up temperatures, which, combined with high humidity in the region, create the perfect storm. “Today you have to think of Sao Paulo almost as a tropical city,” said Cesar Soares, meteorologist for the Climatempo TV network.”
“With song and seed. How Brazil’s Indigenous Maxakali confront climate change.
“The hottest region in Brazil is blanketed with guinea grass: thick, invasive and highly flammable. Black swaths of burned earth checkerboard the rolling hills — evidence of the fires that have increased along with the temperature.”
“Medellin Airport Under Water as Deadly Flooding Hits Colombia…
“Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellin, Colombia, was under water on the morning of Tuesday, April 29, as heavy rain battered portions of the country. The flooding prompted several road closures and disrupted public transports, Medellin Mayor Fico Gutierrez said.”
“Dozens if not hundreds of stations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan had their highest minimums temperatures recorded in April with mid/high 60s and low/mid 70s:Typical of July.”
“4 dead in Pennsylvania as severe weather hits from Texas to New York.
“A long-lived destructive thunderstorm wind event traveled more than 500 miles from eastern Indiana through central Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon. Wind gusts reached 80 mph as the more than 60-mile-wide storm complex knocked down trees and power lines along its destructive path.”
“Dying satellites can drive climate change and ozone depletion, study finds…
“…re-entry material will accumulate at high latitudes and could result in temperature anomalies of up to 1.5C in the middle to upper atmosphere, reduction of wind speeds and ozone depletion, which could jeopardise ozone hole recovery.”
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“The Greenhouse Gas CO₂ equivalent concentration is now about 573 ppm. Which would take 206% of preindustrial CO₂!
“April 2025 Globally, according to NOAA was the 2nd warmest April on record behind 2024; [its findings are] in agreement with Copernicus and NASA.
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“Some pretty unusual warmth (for this time of year) stretching across the northernmost portions of the Arctic Ocean this weekend. 
“Wildfires in Zabaikalsky Region [Russia] Spread Rapidly Amid Strong Wind and Dry Weather.
“Land of rain turning arid: Lithuania faces growing risk of drought and extreme weather.
“Sweden’s state weather forecaster SMHI has issued forest fire warnings for a swathe of eastern Sweden and a large part of Västra Götaland, following a long period of dry weather…
“Huge wildfire in West Lothian continues amid ‘extreme’ risk [Scotland].
“How the weather got ‘stuck’ over the UK – and produced an unusually dry and warm spring…
“Videos: violent storms wreak havoc across France.
“The Die is cast… Swiss Glaciers Winter Mass Balance just published! 
“Syria battles uncontrolled forest fires in coastal mountains.
“EXTREME HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA:
“Endless record heat in WEST AFRICA:
“Nigerian farmers struggle as climate change dries up water sources.
“Warmest decade on record leaves trail of misery across Africa…
“The number of victims of last week’s floods in Kasaba (Fizi territory), South Kivu [Congo], has risen. The disasters left 114 dead, the provincial government announced on Monday…
“EXTRAORDINARY UNBELIEVABLE 40C IN SOUTH AFRICA. This is one of the most extreme events in history: 
“Heavy rains cause flooding in Somalia’s Mogadishu, killing seven.
“RECORD HEAT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN:
“EXTREME HEAT IN INDIA AND BANGLADESH:
“Nepal holds tribute for disappearing glacier…
“Authorities have initiated an emergency operation after Poipet was hit by heavy rains last night, resulting in widespread flooding [Cambodia].
“Extreme heat takes toll on South and Southeast Asia.
“Dangerous heat index to hit 33 areas in Philippines…
“More extraordinary records pulverized in AUSTRALIA, including the 38.2 [100.8F] at Carnarvon [Western Australia] which is its highest temperature ever recorded in May.
“‘Getting barer by the day’: drought conditions in SA and Victoria worsen, leaving rural communities in the dust…
“Winter’s coming but the heat stays on for Australia’s coral reefs.
“‘A horror movie’: sharks and octopuses among 200 species killed by toxic algae off South Australia.
“Weather in New Zealand has also been very warm in the past weeks with dozens of records broken.
“As the Amazon’s waves weaken, a surfer fights to protect them…
“Climate crisis threatens the banana, the world’s most popular fruit, research shows.
“Heavy rains in La Ceiba cause flooding and damage to homes [Honduras]…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN MEXICO:
“Beekeepers across the U.S. see unprecedented honeybee die-offs…
“Munich Re Profit Halves on €1.1 Billion Hit From LA Wildfires…
“Midwest Grapples With Wildfires Amid Record Heat and Dry Conditions…
“INCREDIBLE – after a max of 96F, International Falls [Minnesota] had a minimum of 70F! / 21.1C (rare in summer), which pulverized by 4F its record of May highest minimum.
“HISTORIC also in CANADA:
“Extinction Rebellion hold funeral for Paris Agreement 1.5°C climate target.
“US pushes financial regulators to backtrack on climate risk project…
“Why Trump’s Plan to Stop Tallying Weather Losses Matters to the Insurance Industry…
“Using a 15-year trend, we have now officially passed 1.5°C of global warming.
“Global sea-surface temperatures are once again 2nd hottest on record for the day, as of May 7.”
“Dolphin populations are rapidly disappearing along the English coast.
“A Merseyside farmer says he can see harvest disappearing in front of his eyes, following the driest start to spring in 69 years…
“European and British soils seriously degraded by intensive farming…
“Killer hail: unusual tornado killed cows in Orenburg region [Russia]…
“Today, May 9, Rostov was hit by a downpour with large hail [Russia]. Residents are sharing photos of the bad weather on social networks…
“Hail, rain and floods hit Valencia again, reminding locals of the DANA tragedy…
“Balearic Sea temperature above average for the whole of 2025 so far…
“EXCEPTIONAL MEDITERRANEAN HEAT WAVE:
“Social media was flooded on Wednesday… with impressive images of hailstorms in the Kef governorate [Tunisia]…
“Conflict, extreme weather worsening hunger in West and Central Africa, WFP warns.
“Dredging and pollution threaten fishing in the Niger River…
“CENTRAL ASIA RECORD HEAT:
“Flash floods kill two, injure three in eastern Afghanistan…
“India-Pakistan conflict over water reflects a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change.
“Punjab-Haryana water crisis [India]: Cooperation is needed before the wells run dry [Punjab borders Pakistan].
“At 22.2C [72F], Mumbai wakes up to coldest May day; previous low was 22.80C in 1951…
“‘If I had to choose, I’d prefer the earthquake’: the 2015 disaster left Nepal in ruins, now record rains wreak fresh havoc…
“Against the tide: N. Korea’s desperate race to prevent another flood disaster.
“The hail in Xi’an is as big as pigeon eggs! [China]
“BRUTAL HEAT IN SE ASIA:
“Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle ‘supercharged by climate change’…
“Perth set to equal 118-year-old May heat record amid historically warm autumn for NSW, Tasmania and Victoria…
“Mass livestock sell-off as farmers run out of feed and water amid drought…
“Experts say South Australia’s mass marine die-off a dire warning on climate change amid fears of ecosystem collapse…
“‘We’re Already at the Limit’ of a Livable Climate Warns Brazil’s Marina Silva…
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE:
“Emergency in Sabaneta | Rains caused a serious landslide in San Isidro: five dead and two missing [Colombia].
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN MEXICO:
“Drought hitting close to 50% of Mexico…
“Everglades ‘Drying Up’ as Drought Plagues Florida…
“Extreme Heat Risks Summer Power Shortages, Warns Largest US Grid…
“Deadly US rainfall in April 9% more intense due to climate change: Report.
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“Annual mass change of the world’s glaciers from 1976 to 2024 by temporal downscaling of satellite data with in situ observations…
“Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why…
“Ground-level ozone wreaks havoc on warming planet.
“Could a new wave of urgent theatre hold the key to tackling climate change?
“Global warming reaches 1.58C over 12 months to end-April…
“Global mean sea surface temperature anomalies (departure from average) so far this year still the 2nd highest on record…
“Regional sea surface temperatures:
“Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say.
“Saturday’s hailstorm damaged more than 8,700 hectares in the Vall d’Albaida region [Spain].
“Mountains of hail on the streets of Madrigueras and fields of Tarazona covered in ice [Spain].
“”Apocalypse” in a village in Mehedinți, where hail fell “as big as an egg”. Mayor: “I have never seen anything like this in my life” [Romania].
“Severe Hailstorm Strikes Asenovgrad Villages, Crops and Cars Damaged [Bulgaria].
“HISTORIC MEDITERRANEAN HEAT WAVE:
“Cyprus records 28 forest fires in 2024…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN AFRICA – records pulverized everywhere:
“The port city of Kalemie, in Tanganyika province [Congo], is once again menaced by flooding. 
“Protected parks in peril as Republic of Congo ramps up oil drilling.
“Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe’s water crisis—they may worsen it.
“Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict…
“Oman swelters under extreme heat; experts urge caution…
“Erbil to face more frequent dust storms.
“Collapse of Indus Waters Treaty: A Warning Shot for Bangladesh…
“Hail so thick that it covered the wheels of cars fell in Baoding in the beginning of summer [Hebei, China]…
“Hot, dry weather threatens China’s wheat production.
“Extreme heat takes toll on South and Southeast Asia…
“HARSH HEAT WAVE IN SE ASIA – record heat never ends in SE Asia… Today Basco [far north] PHILIPPINES minimum of 27.1C [80.8F] is the highest ever recorded in May.
“Australia is on track for one of the warmest winters on record…
“Perito Moreno front 15 Dec 2024 | 05 May 2025. 
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN SOUTH AMERICA:
“Brazilian Amazon states disregard Supreme Court ruling on wildfires.
“Yucatán Braces For Extreme Heat Wave This Week.
“‘Exceptionally rare’ May storm breaks rain records in Las Vegas…
“Toxic dust storm sweeps across Salt Lake Valley, hitting Utah’s most densely populated areas.
“A militarized conspiracy theorist group believes radars are ‘weather weapons’ and is trying to destroy them [US].
“Trump Administration Decommissions Sea Ice Data That Sounded an Alarm on Arctic Climate Change.
“Less farmland is going for organic crops as costs and other issues take root. [US].
“Heat and drought are quietly hurting global crop yields…
“Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency…
“EXTRAORDINARY WORLD RECORD: 
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN MIDDLE EAST – 48 [118.4F] DEGREES IN SAUDI ARABIA.
“Emergency protocols have been initiated across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan after a massive dust storm swept in and engulfed an entire town.
“Neom climate adviser warns futuristic city could alter weather patterns.
“Heavy rains flood parts of southern Israel, leading to closures on major roads.
“Belgian tourist and son killed in floods in Jordan…
“Iran’s water crisis priming ground for earthquakes, expert warns…
“Pakistan experienced its second-hottest April in 65 years [of records], with average temperatures soaring well above historical norms, meteorological data revealed, as experts warned of a looming climate emergency.
“Rawalpindi [Pakistan] has declared a water emergency for the second time this year due to severe water shortages and falling dam levels. The city’s daily demand exceeds supply by 20 million gallons…
“Sindh’s increasingly fragile agriculture [Pakistan].
“‘Glaciers feeding eastern rivers of Indus basin retreating faster,’ says top glaciologist Anil V Kulkarni…
“14 dead as thunderstorm, dust storm hit parts of Gujarat [NW India].
“A sudden storm in southwestern China’s Guizhou province has capsized four boats, killing 10 people and injuring 70.
“Southeast Asia’s climate-driven pest invasion threatens China’s food security, study finds.
“RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA – records are falling all over the world these days of May: Oceania, Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe & South America.
“Victoria just had its warmest April on record.
“Hobart, parts of Melbourne sweat through hottest May night on record as warm, windy weather sweeps across Australia’s south east.
“Warning as ray attacks snorkeller amid mass die-off of fish…
“It was the warmest April on record for the south coast town of Ngawi and Wairarapa experienced less than half its normal rainfall last month [NZ].
“RECORD HEAT ALSO IN TONGA:
“Acarigua and Araure under water: heavy rains collapse avenues and residential areas [Venezuela].
“Urgent! One dead, one injured, and several affected by heavy downpours in Itagüí [Colombia].
“Rare ‘Mini Tornado’ strikes Belcourt area in Guadeloupe, causing major damage.
“Incredible images: Floods and landslides caused by storm in Oaxaca [Mexico]…
“Rare Hailstorm Strikes South Palm Beach County [Fla] —Is This the New Normal?
“It’s official: 2025 is El Paso’s dustiest year on record.
“After record-breaking heat in 2024, Tucson will open more cooling centers and distribute more supplies…
“L.A. Officials Test Residents for Lead After Fires…
“Dangerously hot in Alaska? New warnings show climate change impact.
“How the climate crisis threatens Indigenous traditions in Canada: ‘It’s not the way it used to be’…
“Wildfire destroys about 5,000 hectares of Dartmoor national park…
“Massive hail storm shuts down metros in Paris…
“The Alps are cooking… in winter! This first part of 2025 is WARM in the northern Alps.
“EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought.
“Killer fungus could spread through parts of Europe due to climate change…
“Oxygen concentrations in Europe’s coastal and marine waters…
“Nigeria’s farmers gamble with climate chaos as agric insurance falls short…
“Record again in Juan de Nova Island – 4 in 4 days of May! Minimum temperature of 29.2C [84.6F], Hottest May night in FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES history.
“Coffee farmers face deepening crisis despite soaring prices amid ‘perfect storm’ of rising temperatures and supply chain chaos, leading UK supplier warns…
“‘Sitting ducks’: the cities most vulnerable to climate disasters…
“In case you haven’t been paying attention… 
“Another paper finding that Earth’s Energy Imbalance has tripled!
“With the first four months of the year now available, I estimate that 2025 is most likely to be the second warmest year on record at 1.52C in ERA5, with a ~8% chance of beating 2024 as the warmest and a ~25% chance of coming in at the third warmest after 2023.” 
“Arnold Schwarzenegger vowed to “terminate pollution” as he promoted an international climate conference with the help of Sir Tony Blair and Danny DeVito.
“Breaking News! Code Yikes! 
“Winter warming and extreme rain events pose overlooked threat to Arctic life…
“Forests taking longer to recover from severe ‘megafires’ since 2010… potentially indicating forest decline…
“Three firefighters deployed to battle the devastating wildfires in Russia’s Far East Zabaikalsky region were found dead on Friday, the region’s environment ministry announced. 
“Blizzards blanketed Moscow in snow on Friday in a historic first for the season, toppling trees onto cars and causing power outages for tens of thousands of residents in the wider region.
“It’s been the sunniest April for the UK since records began in 1910, with 47% more sunshine hours than the long-term meteorological average, according to provisional Met Office figures. 
“The record has been broken for the UK’s warmest start to May with temperatures reaching 29.3C [84.7F] in London, the Met Office confirms.
“Glut of early fruit and veg hits UK as climate change closes ‘hungry gap’. Warm weather means strawberries, aubergines and tomatoes have come weeks earlier than expected…
“[April] breaking records: Belgium has already had its first official summer day…
“SUMMER DAY – 30.4 [86.7F] in Germany, 35 stations >29C! Exceptional day for a May 2nd.
“Lesvos Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Water Shortage [Greece]…
“Frequent heat and drought events in southwestern Europe are reducing ecosystems’ capacity to absorb CO₂, according to a recent study…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE – it’s late autumn but it’s like summer like in SOUTH AFRICA:
“‘Every year now feels like a one-in-100-year flood’ — Life below the Vaal Dam in a changing climate [South Africa]…
“Flash floods displace 45,000 people across Somalia as humanitarian needs outpace aid funding…
“UAE Has Hottest April on Record as Average Daily High Tops 42C [107.6F]…
“A small recap as this unbelievable heat wave in SW Asia (which will continue and intensify in May) with the April national records broken:
“Severe dust storm sweeps 9 Arab states, worsening Gaza’s plight…
“Disastrous back-to-back heatwaves and droughts surge across Eurasia.
“Central Asia’s Looming Water Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb…
“Water sharing dispute between Punjab [Indian state bordering Pakistan] and Haryana [to the south]: what happened, why…
“Uttarakhand’s extreme weather wreaks havoc on crops, livelihoods & futures [Northern India]…
“Four Killed, Over 120 Flights Delayed in Delhi-NCR Due to Heavy Rain and Dust Storm.
“Compound marine heatwaves and tropical cyclones delay the onset of the Bay of Bengal summer monsoon…
“ABSOLUTE INSANITY IN CHINA – dozens of records of May highest temperatures pulverized despite being the beginning of the month. Over 40C [104F] again in the Northwest.
“Torrential rain battered Pattaya City in Chonburi province [Thailand] early Saturday morning, causing severe flooding in multiple areas across the city.
“RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA:
“Climate Change Threatens Indonesia’s Historic Clove Farms…
“Heavy rains cause damage in southern Cali, Colombia…
“State of emergency declared in Gaspar Hernández due to flooding [Dominican Republic].
“Residents of the municipality of Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León [Mexico], were given a major scare when baseball-sized hail fell , causing havoc in the community and damaging some people’s cars.
“Hawaii lawmakers raise state’s hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change.
“Los Angeles homeowners begin to rebuild after devastating wildfires…
“More heavy rain and flooding possible as storms in the Plains begin to shift East…
“April 2025 was Asheville’s warmest April on record…
“It’s summer in the DC area: Widespread Minimum temperatures >70F/21C again, at record levels for this time of the year and typical of mid summer.
“Collapsing bird numbers in North America prompt fears of ecological crisis – research…
“The world’s oceans are heating in two distinct bands circling the globe, with potentially far-reaching implications for weather patterns and marine ecosystems. 
“Can the financial sector cope with a changing climate?
“Study Finds Synergistic Convergence of Global Warming, Pesticide Toxicity, and Antibiotic Resistance…
“Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways…
“‘Last chance for humanity’: the cold reality of monitoring global heating on a glacier [Antarctica]…
“Arctic plant study reveals an ‘early warning sign’ of climate change upheaval…
“Airborne Bacteria over Thawing Permafrost Landscapes in the Arctic…
“Thawing permafrost dots Siberia with rash of mounds…
“Scientists use AI to track rapid glacier loss in Arctic Norway.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN IRELAND:
“Unseasonably mild nights ahead for parts of the UK.
“As Yorkshire prepares for what is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far, records show the region has endured its driest combined February, March and April for almost 90 years.
“Bank of England watchdog tells banks and insurers to fix climate risk ‘gaps’…
“Drought fears for grains growing season mount in Central Europe.
“Extreme heat, cause of Borno military barracks explosion – Fire Service [Nigeria].
“Zambia Extends Emergency Power Tariffs as Low Dam Levels Persist.
“Dust storm sweeps through Cairo forcing school shutdowns…
“Jerusalem wildfires latest: Israel declares national emergency and appeals for international aid over ‘largest ever’ blaze…
“Tishrin Dam in northern Syria on the brink of collapse due to water shortage.
“Iraq facing worst drought in history as water resources dwindle and climate crisis intensifies…
“INCREDIBLE: IRAQ, IRAN, KUWAIT – NATIONAL APRIL RECORDS DESTROYED AGAIN:
“UNBELIEVABLE – 36.1C [97F] at Tokmak 816m asl KYRGYZSTAN NATIONAL RECORD OF APRIL HOTTEST DAY PULVERIZED…
“Sindh-Punjab transport blocked for 11th day as protests against Indus canal projects escalate…
“Water or blood: tensions grow over India and Pakistan’s shared rivers…
“India and Pakistan already sweltering in ‘new normal’ heatwave conditions.
“The extraordinary heat is moving East. Records in MONGOLIA and SIBERIA. Minimum of +11.8C at Olgi 1700m asl in Mongolia highlands. Maxes up to +31C [87.8F] in Siberia !
“Climate change made South Korea’s deadliest wildfires twice as likely, scientists find.
“Thailand to ask Laos to reconsider Sanakham dam location…
“RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA:
“Extreme heat claims lives of two Iloilo traffic enforcers [Philippines].
“Kerikeri and Whangārei [North Island, NZ] have set new records for the wettest April ever recorded, with both centres soaked by about four times their average rainfall for the month.
“South Island’s largest city, Christchurch [NZ], has been placed under a state of emergency after heavy rain on May 1 triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and road closures. 
“Residents and security personnel of Huaraz, Ancash, Peru have been working to clear debris and mud after a landslide killed two people, Reuters reports.
“How climate change turned Sao Paulo’s drizzle into a storm…
“With song and seed. How Brazil’s Indigenous Maxakali confront climate change.
“Medellin Airport Under Water as Deadly Flooding Hits Colombia…
“RECORD WARM NIGHT IN CENTRAL USA:
“Oklahoma’s wettest April on record brought widespread flooding to the state, prompting road closures as streets were rendered inaccessible.
“4 dead in Pennsylvania as severe weather hits from Texas to New York.
“By removing 2023 and 2024 from the sea-surface temperature graphic, the ongoing f&%kery is even more apparanent.
“Dying satellites can drive climate change and ozone depletion, study finds…