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“This is not Yemen, it’s KAZAKHSTAN. Yes, the steppe, the highlands, where it should still be near freezing at night – but there are tropical nights and maxes up to 39C [102.2F]!
“Air-con at 1500m asl. Out of any logic. 90%+ of the country pulverized all records and it ‘ll get worse.”
“The Emergencies Committee warns of an approaching dust storm in Tajikistan.
“…the Emergencies Committee urges the public to pay special attention to those suffering from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, bronchial asthma, and hypertension.”
“UNBELIEVABLE 46 DEGREES [114.8F] IN AFGHANISTAN – The most extreme event the world has ever seen [except perhaps East Antarctica in March 2022, I’m assuming].
“45.9C at Zabol, IRAN… No people in this planet would have though physically possible anything like this. What we had seen until now (50C Canada, 40C UK) is nothing.”
“Climate change has inflicted a devastating impact on central Daikundi, a mountainous province in central Afghanistan.
“Once fertile and productive, its lands are now dry and cracked, and its farmers—who once relied on predictable weather and steady rainfall—look to the sky in vain.”
“Karachi faces extended hours of power outage amid hot weather.
“In various neighborhoods, the duration of these outages has reached alarming levels of 12 to 16 hours, significantly disrupting daily life and livelihoods. Residents reported a lack of relief both day and night…”
“EXTREME HEAT IN INDIA AND PAKISTAN – record after record every single day of the month.
“Today (Pakistan): 47.5 [117.5F] Khairpur, 46.4 Turbat, 44.4 Dera Ismail Khan, 44.0 Nokkundi; (India): 46.2 Jaisalmer, 46.2 Rajkot, etc all heat records for April. Next days Pakistan will approach 50C and May will be worse.”
“Snowfall drops in Hindu Kush-Himalayas, water crisis may follow…
“The Hindu Kush-Himalayan range stretches across eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. These mountains hold the largest reserves of ice and snow outside the polar regions.”
“Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir…
“”We will ensure no drop of the Indus River’s water reaches Pakistan,” India’s water resources minister, Chandrakant Raghunath Paatil, said on X. He did not respond to questions about the fears in Pakistan.”
“China records second-highest April temperature since 1961: weather authority…
“A total of 93 national meteorological stations across China reported daily maximum temperatures that either reached or surpassed historical records. Linshui county in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province recorded a maximum temperature of 36.8 C, setting a new record for the entire spring season…”
“Cambodia witnessed a rare and surprising weather phenomenon over the weekend, as hailstones hit several parts of the Kingdom during heavy storms.
“Social media platforms lit up on April 26, with posts from amazed Khmer sharing images and videos of the small ice pellets that blanketed their rooftops and fell into their hands.”
“April 27, 2025: Mae Hong Son hits 42°C [107.6F], Highest temp [Thailand].
“The Meteorological Department reports the top 10 provinces with the highest temperatures on April 27, 2025. Mae Hong Son breaks records, hitting 42°C, as a heatwave affects the entire country.”
“Microburst in Colombia: What Is it and why is it so dangerous?
“On Saturday, April 26, a powerful rain microburst hit the Aburrá Valley in Colombia, causing severe damage in San Antonio de Prado, a southern area of Medellín. The heavy rainfall triggered mudflows and landslides, forcing local authorities to declare an emergency.”
“Heavy rains: roads, cars, and homes are flooded in San Juan and Caguas [Puerto Rico]…
“A section of PR-1 in Caguas was flooded this Monday, bringing traffic to a standstill due to heavy rains caused by the presence of several low-pressure systems and abundant humidity in the region.”
“…since the early 1990s, Mexico has been struggling to fulfill its obligations, angering US farmers and other businesses in Texas that depend on the Rio Grande for irrigation. As droughts and water shortages have worsened, so have Mexico’s breaches of the pact and the tensions at the border.”
“Third consecutive 108F+ [42.2C] in TEXAS. The exceptional heat continues…
“Record hot nights again in Southern USA; Several stations in different States had their April highest minimum in history. Between Texas (Presidio, Lubbock), Kansas (71 Medicine Lodge), OKlahoma etc.”
“Even more flooding is expected to hit some areas of the central U.S. that were already pounded by a deadly rain event earlier this month.
“Forecasters warned that a new round of heavy rain this week will bring a new flash flood threat and a flood advisory was issued along the Mississippi River in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.”
“US algal bloom death toll raises “serious concern for ocean health”.
“Experts at the Pacific Marine Mammal Centre suggest that domoic acid outbreaks linked to harmful algal blooms off Southern California have been occurring earlier each year and lasting with a longer severity that ever before, with close ties made to warming oceans.”
“Ice all but disappeared from this Alaskan island. It changed everything…
“This tiny island in the middle of the Bering Sea had recently completed its longest winter stretch in recorded history with above-freezing temperatures — 343 consecutive hours, or 14 days — when Aaron Lestenkof drove out to look at Sea Lion Neck.”
“Last summer in Lapland likely warmest in 2,000 years…
“In the northernmost region of Finland, a record-high number of 25 hot days with maximum temperatures exceeding 25C were observed in Utsjoki during the summer season, with persistent hot weather contributing to the ignition of numerous forest fires in Lapland.”
“Much of Scotland is at an “extreme” risk of wildfire in the coming days, including large parts of Aberdeenshire, fire chiefs have warned.
“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there is a “very high” wildfire risk on Monday and Tuesday in north-east, central and southern Scotland.”
“Near record, early season heat signals climate change’s impact on U.K. spring…
“Forecasts show that upcoming temperatures through April 30 could be as much as 8.1°C above normal, potentially breaking national and local records. Climate Central analysis shows that human-caused climate change has made these high temperatures five times more likely.”
“UK’s first outdoor citrus grove planted as climate change bears fruit.
“Around 30 new trees featuring four varieties of citrus – lemon, orange, grapefruit and Buddha’s hand – are being grown at the Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight.”
“A massive wildfire erupted late Monday night in Dipseliza, between Keratea and Lavrio, spreading rapidly toward Lavrio due to strong winds [Greece].
“The blaze, which broke out shortly before 23:20 on April 28, triggered an urgent response from the Greek Fire Service and prompted an emergency evacuation alert for nearby residents.”
“Torrential Rains Lead to Widespread Destruction in Bulgaria’s Montana and Vratsa Regions [Bulgaria]…
“The local infrastructure sustained significant damage, with sections of the asphalt road completely washed away. In addition to the damage to homes, over 10 cars were trapped in the floodwaters, prompting the fire brigade to rescue stranded residents.”
“Incredible what we are seeing, temperatures continuously 35/40C along the coast, inland and highlands. It’s late autumn and it’s locally 10C above mid summer averages: 38.5 Lamberts Bay, 37.7 Riversdale, 37.4 Clanwilliam, 36.9 Malmesbury, 36.4 Worcester.”
“Firefighting efforts intensify as wildfire rages in Table Mountain National Park [Cape Town]…
“All available firefighting resources were mobilised after three separate fires started on Friday afternoon and early evening in the Lower and Upper Tokai areas of TMNP.”
“Total madness in the EMIRATES – 44.6 Dubai etc (31.4 Dubai hottest April night in Emirates history) … More records have fallen today than the whole of April 2024, which was the most record breaking April in history… UNBELIEVABLE 47.6 IN SAUDI ARABIA, right on the coast at Dammam.”
“‘Dust Storm Has Damaged Everything—Grapes and Bees Hit Hard,’ Kurdistan Farmers, Beekeepers Warn.
“A grape farmer said the dust storms had “damaged everything, especially grapes,” halting their growth, while a beekeeper warned the dust “covered the flowers,” preventing bees from extracting the nectar they rely on for food.”
“Iran News: Severe Thunderstorm in Tehran Kills Two, Injures Dozens…
“Tehran and its surrounding areas were battered by a violent thunderstorm on Sunday, April 27, leaving two people dead and at least 41 injured. The deadly incident, which caused widespread disruptions, has once again highlighted the fragility of Iran’s infrastructure in the face of natural disasters.”
“How a solar storm could lead to a US nuclear disaster worse than Chornobyl…
“Solar storms as intense as the 1921 superstorm have the potential to cause a nightmare scenario in which modern power grids, communication systems, and other infrastructures collapse for months. Such a collapse of power grids would likely also lead to nuclear power plant accidents, whose radioactive emissions would aggravate the overall catastrophe.”
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“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“The latest CERES data just dropped, and surprise, surprise, for the eighth month in a row the 36-month average for Earth’s albedo hit yet another record low.
“Gratitude to the folks at NASA.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Global temperatures in the first quarter of 2025 were the second warmest on record, extending a remarkable run of exceptional warmth that began in July 2023.
“This is despite weak La Niña conditions during the first two months of the year – which typically result in cooler temperatures.”
“‘Cryosphere meltdown’ will impact Arctic marine carbon cycles and ecosystems, new study warns…
“A new study led by Jochen Knies from the iC3 Polar Research Hub has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks.”
“The UK’s driest start to the year in four decades is threatening the country’s grain crops and increasing the risk of wildfires…
“Farmers across northern and central Europe are facing similar struggles… The prolonged dry spell comes after the UK experienced its wettest ever 18 months in the period through March 2024, resulting in record wheat imports…”
“Greece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says.
“Greece will deploy a record number of firefighters this year in anticipation of “bad scenarios” ahead, its climate crisis minister said on Thursday, after a succession of destructive wildfires. Weather across the globe has become more erratic and extreme…”
“A powerful hailstorm struck the Ourika region of Morocco’s Al-Haouz province. The sudden storm damaged crops, property, and stunned residents with massive hailstones. The event occurred on April 24, 2025, causing widespread local disruption.”
“East Africa’s blue economy under threat as temperatures surge…
“Alarmingly, coastal waters around Zanzibar have seen a rise of nearly 7°C since 1990, with sea temperatures climbing from an average of 31°C in 1990 to a stifling 38°C by 2020.”
“Israel’s Fire Chief Is Finally Telling the Truth About Global Warming.
“No, there is no ‘arson intifada’ by mysterious Palestinian sleeper cells. Still, it’s very likely that in the next few years we’ll suffer a blaze lasting a week or more, and fire chief Eyal Caspi is preparing.”
“Saudi Arabian ‘city of roses’ where farmers bottle flowers’ aroma and climate change looms…
“…now the greater frequency of erratic weather – including searing summer heat, frigid winters and unexpected flooding – presents a potent threat to Taif’s famed roses.”
“Point of no return? Iraq’s fight to save its environment.
“Iraq faces an escalating environmental crisis ahead of summer, with severe drought, shrinking water supplies, and desertification threatening the country, the Iraq Green Observatory warned on Friday. Southern and central provinces are most exposed…”
“EXTREME EVENT IN IRAQ; Historic: Hotter night than in July.
“Mind blowing MINIMUM of 31.7C [89.1F] at Haditah, 30.3 Hanah, 27.8 Mosul and Kirkuk… HOTTEST APRIL NIGHT IN IRAQ HISTORY. Some records were broken by over 7C margin!“
“Welcome to the world of triple-digit spring weather. Why early season heat waves are becoming more common and more dangerous…
“Faranda analyzed the factors behind the recent heat wave across India and Pakistan. The group found that events like the severe heat wave in April 2025 are 4 degrees Celsius warmer over the past three decades than they were in the period between 1950 and 1986.”
“Prolonged heatwave to grip Pakistan starting today.
“A prolonged heatwave is expected to impact Pakistan beginning today (April 26), with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting soaring temperatures across much of the country until at least the end of the month, Dawn reported.”
“Alarming water shortage at Sindh barrages hitting hard to agriculture [Pakistan]…
“Irrigation department has said that Sindh’s barrages facing persistent scarcity of water in Indus River posing grave threat to the agriculture of the province. Sindh is facing an alarming water crisis owing to scarce rainfall and drought in the region.”
“The most dangerous river in the world: Why the Indus could spark WWIII…
““For Pakistan it is existential. It is Pakistan’s lifeline actually, its agricultural and food lifeline. That’s why it is very touchy, and that’s why the provisions in the treaty are very stringent. There should be no uncertainty, no loss of predictability…””
“Even a Limited India-Pakistan Nuclear War Would Bring Global Famine, Says Study…
“In addition to direct death and destruction, the authors say that firestorms following the bombings would launch some 5 million tons of soot toward the stratosphere. There, they say, it would spread globally and remain, absorbing sunlight and lowering global mean temperatures by about 1.8 degrees C (3.25 F) for at least five years…”
“More than 1,000 people were left stranded in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim after landslides in the high-altitude region cut off access to several areas.
“Incessant rainfall over the last few days in northern Sikkim triggered landslides on Thursday in Munshithang region…”
“In an unprecedented weather event, Dibrugarh [Assam, E India] recorded its highest-ever 24-hour rainfall for the month of April, with 187.7 mm of rain lashing the city since yesterday.
“The figure shattered the previous April record of 124.6 mm set back in 1973…”
“Tmin 28.0C [82.4F] at Shanti Niketan, in the Northeast of the country. Records have been falling in every state of India continuously since the start of 2025.”
“Is soaring temperature in Dhaka [Bangladesh] becoming a new normal?
“As temperatures rise, prolonged heatwaves and increasingly erratic weather patterns are expected to intensify public discomfort in Dhaka in the coming months.”
“Erratic April weather has Koreans in seasonal disarray…
““Being frozen and heated up again and again, I feel like dried fish,” said Oh. “It’s been warm like spring one day and cold the next, and the temperature gap from day to night is huge. A lot of people around me are catching colds.””
“The city of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is making gradual progress in rebuilding lives two months after massive forest fires broke out…
“But the approaching rainy season poses new challenges, since the wildfires diminished the water-holding capacity of soil in the burned areas.”
“Fierce heat day and night continues in SE Asia with widespread Minimum temperatures 29C/30C [86F] in Philippines, Thailand and Myanmar. Heat indexes/feel like reached 55C [131F] in some Thai provinces where orange and red alerts by TMD are in place…”
“Two people hospitalised and Anzac Day services cancelled after wild weather hits south-east Queensland…
“Lightning strikes hit two houses as parts of Sunshine Coast receive up to 240mm [9.4 inches] of rain overnight… It has been an unusually wet and wild year so far for south-east Queensland…”
“Why were hundreds of koalas shot in an aerial cull in Victoria?
“The government says the unprecedented step was taken to prevent further suffering of the animals, after a fire in Budj Bim national park burned through 2,200 hectares, including a large area of manna gum, a key food source for koalas in the park.”
“Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions…
“Pacific island states have written to the governments of developed countries urging them to hurry, and to make the steep cuts in carbon needed. The rich are also yet to set out details of how they will fulfil their obligations to ensure $1.3tn a year in climate finance flows to poor countries by 2035.”
“Climate change and El Niño: pushing Brazil’s amphibians to extinction.
“A groundbreaking new study has challenged a long-standing belief in conservation science, revealing that climate change, intensified by increasingly extreme El Niño events, is the true force accelerating the extinction and decline of Brazil’s amphibians.”
“Most of Mexico is with a relentless heat wave with temperatures of 45C [113F] at low elevations and 30C at >2500m! But some areas managed to cool up significantly at night with windless conditions and low humidity.”
“Northern Mexico farmers fight drought amid water dispute with the US…
“Dead animals lie scattered across the planes of this cattle ranching town in northern Mexico, victims of a long-term drought that is forcing farmers here to consider uprooting their lives to look elsewhere for land and water.”
“Utah Gov. declares state of emergency as drought conditions continue…
“While northern Utah struggles with an early snowpack peak, the southern part of the state is experiencing extreme drought conditions. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an Executive Order Thursday declaring a state of emergency in 17 counties…”
“Hurricane Helene Turned the Appalachian Trail Into a Highway Pile-Up. I Hiked it to Survey the Recovery…
“As of April 2025, the AT in the Southern states is like a horrific multi-car pileup on the interstate that happened hours ago, just long enough that the wreckage has been moved to the side of the road to allow for cars to pass.”
“Risk of ‘rapid fire spread’ remains in New Jersey as battle continues against blaze.
“With crews still working to contain one of New Jersey’s largest wildfires on record, fire danger remains elevated across the state and into eastern Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service warned on Friday.”
“Hot and windy conditions raise wildfire concerns in Alberta.
“Firefighters are urging all Albertans across the province to use caution when working or enjoying the outdoors, as areas of dead grass will ignite easily, and a fire will spread quickly.”
“As potentially ‘unprecedented’ fire season looms over Anchorage, AFD’s new wildfire division makes up for years of lost time…
“Recent wildfires in places like Los Angeles and Lahaina have highlighted the deadly speed and destruction possible with the right mix of dry land and wind.”
“UN report recommends ‘deep change’ theory to address global crises…
“The report suggests five broad changes for a sustainable world: Rethinking waste and shifting to a circular economy… Realigning with nature… Reconsidering responsibility by transitioning from individualism to collective global accountability.. Reimagining the future and …Redefining value.”
“Flying And Climate Change: How Travelers Can Help…
“Fly mindfully. Check out these suggestions, each of which, if multiplied by others, can help subdue climate change: Choose airlines that offer carbon offset programs. Donate to carbon offset organizations yourself. Choose eco-friendly airlines. Sit in economy class. Take nonstop flights to limit layovers.”
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“Experiments to dim sunlight to fight global warming will be given the green light by the [UK] Government within weeks.
“Outdoor field trials which could include injecting aerosols into the atmosphere, or brightening clouds to reflect sunshine, are being considered by scientists as a way to prevent runaway climate change.”
“Another month close to 1.6°C! We will soon reach a ‘two-year average global temperature anomaly above 1.6°C in one or more datasets’…
“This fallacy that ‘actions by our governments’ will limit global warming to about 2.7°C is very dangerous. We could experience this level of warming already around 2050.” [Leon Simons]
“World’s largest bleaching event on record has harmed 84 percent of coral reefs…
“NOAA says the latest global event began on Jan. 1, 2023, and mass bleaching has now been observed across at least 83 countries and territories, threatening marine life from Fiji to the Florida Keys to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.”
“From boiling hot to freezing cold: Sudden flips in temperature set to increase with climate change…
“Rapid temperature flips are sudden shifts in temperature from extreme warm to extreme cold or vice versa. Due to limited time to adapt to rapid temperature shifts, flips in either direction are likely to amplify the negative consequences of independent warm and cold extremes on societal and natural systems…”
“Another summer day in Eastern Europe, with temperatures >29C [84.2F] in Ukraine and Belarus even north of latitude 50.
“Few thousands km South, zero warm spells in Italy with some coastal areas never exceeding 22C in the whole 2025 and some never exceeded their January records.”
“Bad weather emergency, flooding in Catania and province and hailstorm in Biancavilla [Italy]. Firefighters intervene…
“Flooding also in the Ionian area and in particular in Fondachello, S. Antonino, Giarre, in the popular district of Jungo and in San Giovanni Montebello, along the Via Dei Paoli.”
“Greece Weighs Tanker Solution for Drought-Stricken Attica.
“Attica, Greece’s region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, is seriously threatened by water scarcity and authorities managing the area’s water supply are preparing a series of measures, including an emergency plan to transport water via tanker ships…”
“Towns evacuated, drivers abandon vehicles as intense heat [exceeding record levels for April] and high winds fuel huge brush fires [Israel]…
“Police evacuated several central towns and motorists were forced to abandon their vehicles on Wednesday as a number of brush fires rapidly spread amid soaring temperatures and high winds.”
“A severe drought crisis takes over Africa with conditions worsening across the continent…
“A recent report by the Copernicus Global Drought Observatory shows the scale and seriousness of the crisis, which has entered its third consecutive year in some regions.”
“Climate change is lifting South Africa out of the ocean, study finds…
“…a study carried out by the University of Bonn now provides another explanation: Droughts and the associated water loss are the main reason for this land uplift. The results have now been published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth.”
“At least 7 people died in flash floods in Nairobi, Kenya, officials reported on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The flooding displaced more than 500 people and affected over 60 000 across the city.”
“Car owners face double whammy after freak hailstorm [Pakistan].
“The recent unprecedented hailstorm in the federal capital has brought a boon not only to the spare parts dealers of Islamabad but also to the dealers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, since the local markets had run out of stock for windscreens and lights.”
“What India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension means for Pakistan.
“The Indus and its tributaries that have sustained civilisations for thousands of years, now test the capacity of two modern nuclear-armed nations to cooperate… This is a potentially historic moment.”
“Delhi, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha Face Record-Breaking Temperatures in Ongoing Heatwave…
“The heat is taking a toll on public health, with hospitals across the country reporting a rise in heatstroke cases. Cities like Hyderabad and Patna have become nearly deserted during the midday hours as residents seek refuge in air-conditioned spaces.”
“Records of hottest nights pulverized again (it’s being record heat for years!). Minimums close to 30C / 86F. New April records: 28.5 Rajshahi; 28.0 Kumarkhali and Tarash; 27.7 Badalgachhi; 27.2 Dinajpur.”
“There have been continuous heat waves in southern China recently.
“Yesterday, 15 stations broke the April records and 2 stations tied the records. Today, another 21 stations broke/tied the April records. The highest temperature was 39.3C [102.7F] in Changjiang, Hainan.”
“China’s actions to address climate change will not slow down despite global political developments, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday…
“Xi made the remarks in a speech to a video summit initiated by the United Nations and Brazil to discuss climate change and the “just energy transition,” Xinhua reported.”
“China’s air pollution controls sped up global warming.
“Cutting lung-damaging—but planet-cooling—sulphur pollution from China’s coal plants, industry, and vehicle exhaust over the past 15 to 20 years has driven much of the faster global warming seen since 2010, finds new research from Norway’s CICERO climate institute.”
“China plans a nuclear power plant on the moon. The International Lunar Research Station, a collaboration with Russia, is due to be built by 2035…
“Beijing has presented the lunar project as an opportunity for collaboration with other nations and says it could be used as the base for manned missions to other planets in the solar system.”
“Japan starts operation of heat stroke alert system.
“The move comes two days after Kumamoto and Fukuoka prefectures in southwestern Japan reached 30 degrees Celsius. The “heat stroke alert” is issued for areas where there is a very high risk of heatstroke based on predicted Wet Bulb Globe Temperature.”
“Thailand Records Scorching Temperatures Amid Climate Concerns.
“On April 22, 2025, the highest temperature recorded in Thailand reached a scorching 40.6 [105.8F] degrees Celsius in A. Thoen, Lampang, as reported by the Meteorological Department. This alarming figure has raised concerns about rising temperatures across the region.”
“EXTRAORDINARY record heat is sweeping every single Asian country. HISTORIC: 37.0 [98.6F] Puerto Princesa, PHILIPPINES. Hottest day in history (POR >140 years).”
“New Zealand’s controlled hydro catchments — the main driver to keep the lights on during winter — have had the driest start to the year in 93 years of historic records…
“At the same time, security of supply risk was elevated. Gas supply was constrained, and some thermal generators were nearing the end of their life and therefore more prone to faults.”
“Patagonia Is Losing Its Glaciers Due to Circulation Shifts Near South Pole…
“Scientists have estimated that since the 1940s, Patagonia’s glaciers have lost more than a quarter of their total volume… This continuous mass loss… is explained by the long-term increase in meltwater runoff to the ocean, a consequence of atmospheric warming in Patagonia.”
“FEMA losing roughly 20% of permanent staff, including longtime leaders, ahead of hurricane season…
“With hurricane season just weeks away, about 20% of FEMA’s permanent full-time staff – roughly 1,000 workers – are expected to take a voluntary buyout as part of the latest staff reduction effort from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency…”
“Inside the desperate rush to save decades of US scientific data from deletion.
“Swathes of scientific data deletions are sweeping across US government websites – with decades of health, climate change and extreme weather research at risk. Now, scientists are racing to save their work before it’s lost.”
“‘Worst one I’ve ever seen’: Western Kentucky grapples with damage from hailstorm…
“The storm has created an unprecedented demand for vehicle inspections and title updates under a new Kentucky law. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office tried to ease the burden with a remote inspection site.”
“More Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air Due to Wildfires, Extreme Heat.
“Around 156 million Americans, nearly half of the US population, now live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution, part of a trend toward declining air quality as climate change-related extreme weather events like wildfires occur more frequently.”
“New Jersey wildfire explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years.
“A wildfire in New Jersey exploded to 13,250 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames.”
“Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk…
“The climate crisis is already affecting prices. The first driver for this is insurance markets… Prices can only go up. The climate crisis is also having long-term effects on what we eat… Finally, there is the question of how everyone else responds to the US breaking the current global order”
“The World Seems to Be Surrendering to Climate Change…
“This month a symposium sponsored by the People’s Forum in New York raised the prospect that just a few years past its much-ballyhooed heyday, we had already reached the end of green capitalism. Perhaps the phrase was always an alibi for business as usual…”
“Avalanches of Microplastics Carry Pollution into the Deep Sea…
“Earth’s oceans are full of plastic. Though the state-sized garbage patches formed by ocean currents are the most visible, just an estimated 1% of ocean plastic lurks on the surface. The other 99% hides elsewhere in the ocean and may be found in the deep sea, mixed in with seafloor sediment.”
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“The Mauna Loa observatory showed the first weekly average CO₂ concentration of >430 ppm in about 3 million years!
“Including other greenhouse gases, the CO₂-equivalent is at >560 ppm. Which represents more than a doubling of preindustrial CO₂. Without aerosols, this would cause ~5°C of warming.”
“With 19 days of the month now available in ERA5, its pretty clear that April 2025 will be the second warmest April on record, after 2024, at ~1.5C above pre-industrial levels.”
“Earth Day check-in: Planetary boundaries in peril.
“Scientists have identified nine planetary boundaries that help regulate a livable planet. Human activities have pushed six of those nine critical Earth systems beyond safe limits, threatening the stability of life as we know it.”
“New Clues From Penguins Warn of a Global Mercury Crisis.
“Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that bioaccumulates in aquatic and terrestrial food sources. Fish-eating animals are at the highest risk of contamination. Chronic exposure affects reproduction and can cause neurological problems, such as lethargy and weakness. It is fatal in high doses.”
“Why vanishing sea ice at the poles is a crisis for the entire planet.
“Extremely low sea ice levels in the Arctic and Antarctica signal a “new normal” that may accelerate global warming and disrupt ocean currents, on top of the consequences for people and wildlife that rely on the ice.”
“It’s the world’s northernmost airport [Svalbard]. And its runway is melting…
“When Longyearbyen’s 2,300-meter-long runway was built in the early 1970s, no one expected the permafrost layer it was constructed on to start melting. But that is exactly what’s happening now.”
“HUNDREDS OF RECORDS brutalized, locally with extreme margins. St Petersburg crazy 26.7C [80.1F] by far its hottest April day in 150+ years of climatic history.“
“‘Incredibly lucky’: Low tides meant many areas avoided flooding and inundation during Storm Éowyn [Ireland].
“Storm Éowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded on Ireland’s western seaboard, a research team at the University of Galway has found, with thousands living in coastal areas “narrowly” avoiding devastating flooding.”
“Shocking state of Britain’s waters revealed as bathing spots with potentially deadly bacteria double…
“Of England’s 451 protected bathing spots, 37 are now rated as poor – the lowest category – because they contain unsafe levels of potentially deadly bacteria, including E coli and intestinal enterococci, due to sewage spills.”
“EU Considers Lifting Methane Requirements for U.S. LNG.
“…it seems LNG supply security has trumped emission fears in Brussels, and not a moment too soon—methane emission reporting by LNG suppliers to the European Union was set to enter into effect from next month.”
“Cars submerged, 1,100 without power: Floods hit south-west France.
“Up to 1,100 homes in the south-west of France were left without power and several villages remain submerged after a weekend of heavy rain and storms.”
“Italy Reels from Deadly Storm as Floods and Snow Expose Climate Vulnerabilities.
“A ferocious storm battered northern and central Italy this weekend, claiming at least three lives and plunging the country into a state of emergency as heavy snowfall blankets the Alps and rising floodwaters threaten the fertile plains of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.”
“A hailstorm in the Lleida area [Catalonia] on Saturday has affected around 50,000 hectares of crops, according to Unió de Pagesos farmers union.
“In some fields in the Urgell county, in municipalities such as Agramunt or Ossó de Sió, losses may be between 50% and 100%, said locals talking to the Catalan News Agency on Sunday.”
“‘Pre-emergency’ declared in Canary Islands as tourists warned of [yet more] severe weather…
“British holidaymakers enjoying their getaways in the Canary Islands are facing torrential weather as local authorities have issued an emergency alert, advising visitors to seek shelter ahead of the expected turbulent conditions.”
“‘Trash doesn’t belong in the dunes’: Morocco’s desert defenders take on Sahara pollution…
“It may be the gateway to the vast Sahara desert, but that doesn’t mean it’s free of that modern scourge of the environment — the rubbish humanity discards. In southern Morocco, volunteers are hunting for waste embedded in the sand, and they don’t have to look far.”
“In Nigeria’s floating slum, ‘The Herds’ tour spotlights climate change where it’s felt the most…
“Dubbed the Venice of Africa, the Makoko slum is a low-lying community vulnerable to rising sea levels and flooding. Lagos itself is no stranger to the impacts of climate change…”
“Turkey sees driest March in 35 years, meteorological data show.
“Turkey experienced its driest March in more than three decades, with nationwide rainfall averaging just 28.8 millimeters, according to data released by the Turkish State Meteorological Service.”
“Drought Exodus: Dhi Qar Faces Mass Migration as Water Crisis Deepens [Iraq].
“On the ground, despair is palpable. A resident told Kurdistan24, “Due to water scarcity, livestock has perished, and we cannot farm. Even wild animals like snakes and wolves are dying due to lack of water.””
“The countdown to Iran’s day zero: A crisis of water, not war.
“Environmental collapse, mismanagement, and ethno-political fault lines are converging in a slow-motion disaster caused by a water crisis… Iran is now teetering on the edge of social and ecological collapse.”
“Himalayan alarm: Badrinath peaks lose snow early, raising alarms over glacier meltdown.
“The peaks surrounding the revered Badrinath shrine in Uttarakhand are already devoid of snow cover, a phenomenon scientists describe as a dangerous environmental indicator.”
“Hailstorm wreaks havoc on sprawling apple farms in Kashmir.
““Now we are left with nothing,” said Abdul Rehman, a distressed apple farmer, claiming that a recent hailstorm has devastated his orchard… In some areas, farmers estimated losses up to 60 per cent and sought compensation.”
“Five Dead as Torrential Rains Trigger Landslides and Flash Floods in Jammu & Kashmir; schools shut today.
“At least five people have died in rain-related incidents across the Jammu region over the past two days, as relentless torrential rains triggered widespread landslides and flash floods.”
“Nearly every single day of 2025, records have fallen in India under endless heat waves. Chittorgarh in particular, set a double record, with both its April highest minimum and maximums: Min 29.5 Max. 45.2 / 113.4F (tie).”
“Scorching sun, wilting workers: Across mines and factories, heatwaves are taking a terrible toll [India]…
“With millions of workers toiling in factories and mines without protection from heat, industry experts warn that soaring temperatures could throttle productivity, risking a slowdown in India’s vital manufacturing sector.”
“Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world’s most polluted town [NE India]…
“Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India’s Byrnihat town which is ranked the world’s most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen support.”
“Prolonged drought affects 405,000 people in South China’s Guangxi, causes $28.8 mln of economic losses.
“Facing the lowest precipitation level since [record-keeping began in] 1961 and with nearly 98 percent of its area affected by prolonged drought, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has seen 405,000 people impacted…”
“Extraordinary heat continues in Asia. Records of April hottest nights in the Koreas including 17.6 [63.7F] Hongseong, 17.5 Boryeong, 17.2 Incheon AP, 16.8 Gunsan and 16.2 Munsan and in North Korea 14.7 Huichon.”
“Bangkok issues Heat Index Warning on April 22 at “Danger” level.
“Bangkok warns today’s heat index (April 22) is at a “danger” level (42.0–51.9°C). Vulnerable groups are urged to limit the time spent on outdoor activities… Watch for any unusual symptoms. If unwell, inform a caregiver and seek medical help immediately.”
“Relentless heat continues in Oceania. Today Saratmata had its highest minimum in April in history with 26.6C [79.9F], after breaking the record of the April highest maximum multiple times.”
“Heavy rain floods cities in Greater São Paulo and leaves 30,000 properties without power.
“The heavy rain that hit Greater São Paulo this Saturday (19) flooded streets, swept away cars and interrupted the operation of CPTM lines. São Bernardo do Campo and Diadema concentrated the greatest damage.”
“Municipalities respond to landslides and other situations caused by the rains [Puerto Rico].
“Security and emergency management personnel from municipalities and state agencies were responding to various situations this Sunday resulting from the heavy rains that fell Saturday and into the early hours of Easter Sunday, causing flooding, swollen rivers, and roads blocked by landslides.”
“Intense Heat Wave Hits Mexico With Record Temperatures.
“An intense heat wave is set to impact several states in Mexico, with temperatures soaring up to 45 degrees Celsius, as reported by the National Meteorological Service (SMN).”
“Videos of the impressive sandstorm that covered the sky of Chihuahua…
“This phenomenon was captured in several videos that quickly circulated on social media, and in the images, the magnitude of the curtain of dust that moved across the most arid areas of the “big state” can be seen from the sky.”
“Record rainfall has eliminated drought across Middle Tennessee…
“Considering the amount of rain the region has seen lately, this is likely not a surprise… Clarksville has recorded more than 30 inches of rain from Jan. 1 to April 20, marking the city’s wettest start to a year and 8 inches higher than the second wettest…”
“‘This is not going to end’: How climate change is bringing more intense rainfall to Kentucky…
“Kentucky’s early April rainfall was relentless, record-breaking, deadly and destructive… Heavier rainfall is driving flood risk in Kentucky, adding pressure to the state’s aging and underfunded infrastructure.”
“Woman and boy killed as car swept away in ‘historic’ Oklahoma flooding…
““This was a historical weather event that impacted roads and resulted in dozens of high-water incidents across the city,” police said in a written statement.”
“Even if the ocean were to boil, climate skepticism would persist. The ‘marketplace of ideas’ theory is invalidated.
“The worsening of climate change aligns with long-standing scientific predictions, yet climate-skeptical discourse and opinions persist, illustrating the ability of narratives to create alternative realities…”
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“Global perceptions amid earth’s temperature breaching the 1.5 degrees tipping point.
“Although 64% of people recognize that failing to act on climate change would let down future generations, there has been a notable decline in individuals believing their actions are crucial since 2021.”
“For much of the global population, climate change appears as a slow, gradual shift in daily weather. This leads many to perceive its impacts as minor and results in apathy (the ‘boiling frog’ effect).
“How can we convey the urgency of the crisis when its impacts appear so subtle?”
“Unstable permafrost regions experience more severe heatwaves in a warming climate.
“Results show that the Permafrost Regions of the Northern Hemisphere have experienced increasing heatwaves over the past decades and are projected to face more frequent and intense heatwaves, especially under higher warming levels.”
“On thin ice: Why this legendary Dutch skating race may never happen again…
“The Elfstedentocht – or “Eleven Cities Tour” – is a legendary 200-kilometre ice-skating race and leisure tour that winds through naturally frozen canals in the northern Friesland region of the Netherlands. But 2025 will mark 28 years since the last event was held.”
“Imminent drought in The Netherlands: groundwater levels plummet due to dry spring.
“February, March, and early April were very dry. The supply from the major rivers remains far below normal: Rijkswaterstaat reported a Rhine discharge of only 1,150 cubic metre per second in early April – less than half of what is typical, and the lowest discharge in fifty years…”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN EUROPE – 4 stations >29C [84.2F] in Lithuania; APRIL NATIONAL RECORDS: LATVIA 28.4 Skriver; ESTONIA 27.8 Valga; National April Tmin record in Albania tied (min 20.0 / 68F).
“Severe Storm Causes Devastation In Jarosław Region [Poland].
“On April 18, 2025, the Jarosław region faced a devastating storm that wreaked havoc in several localities, particularly in Pawłosiów, where residents are grappling with severe flooding and destruction.”
“Deadly storm hits north Italy, Switzerland, French Alps.
“A heavy spring storm on Friday is wreaking havoc across Europe’s Alps region, with Italy, Switzerland and France among the countries affected.” ….“INSANE cumulative rainfall in Piedmont valleys: 330 to 410mm / 16 inches over last 24 hrs!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“One of the most insane and unbelievable events in world climatic history has ended.
“The former [central Asian] USSR Republics with 17 CONSECUTIVE DAYS 30C/38C since April 1st. Nobody would have though this to be possible in 2025, but it happened.”
“Tajikistan and Uzbekistan experts join efforts to combat locust threat…
“In recent years, climate change and extreme weather conditions have increased the likelihood of locust outbreaks. If left unchecked, these pests could destroy crops, leading to economic losses for farmers and higher food prices.”
“Pakistan braces for more extreme weather after unexpected hailstorm, ongoing heatwave…
“As the capital reels from a violent hailstorm which left five dead, large parts of the country endure a prolonged heatwave, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued fresh warnings for more rain—and possibly another round of hailstorms in the days ahead.”
“Crisis looms as water levels in Kolhapur’s Ujani dam [Maharashtra, W India] hits deadstock…
“Due to rainfall deficit in 2023, the dam was 60% filled at the end of that monsoon season, and by Feb 2024, the water level hit the dead stock, leading to severe water scarcity in several parts of the region…”
“China’s plans to build a 60,000 megawatt dam on its side of the Brahmaputra has renewed the Indian government’s interest in building its own mega dam, the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh.
“Residents affected by the SUMP are resolute in their opposition.”
“Record heat never ends in China, with records being pulverized every single month. 40C / 104F not enough? No problem, it will be hotter tomorrow. Japan will pulverize tons of records as well.
“Then, the worst possible hell will grab Thailand.”
“Thailand Faces Record Heat Wave Amid Rainfall Concerns…
“As Thailand continues to navigate through these extreme weather conditions, the impact of climate change remains a pressing concern. The government is expected to implement measures aimed at mitigating the effects of rising temperatures….”
“Unstoppable record heat has been going on for years In Indonesia and it’s continuing to these days. Today Kupang, in West Timor, had its April hottest night in history with a minimum temperature of 26.7C [80F].”
“Western Queensland graziers begin grim stock count after catastrophic floods [Australia].
“It is projected the number of lost livestock could rise to half a million in western Queensland’s unprecedented flooding event. Farmers say the emotional and financial toll of the floods is still unfolding.”
“‘No warning’: Dozens of Auckland homes flood, 175 emergency callouts after deluge [New Zealand]…
“A Civil Defence centre was set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms caused flooding. Streets filled with water, cars were stranded and homes surrounded by the rising deluge.”
“Trump opens massive marine protected area [Pacific Ocean] to commercial fishing.
“U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation allowing commercial fishing in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument (PIH), a massive marine protected area home to threatened fish, sea turtles and marine mammals.”
“While Argentina and Paraguay have been cooler than average this month, heat continues unabated in Bolivia and Chile. Today more 30C+ [86f] expected in central Chile highlands and tomorrow up to 35C in the Atacama even >1000m asl.”
“Images of the fierce storm in Buenos Aires with hail, heavy rain, and strong winds…
“Lanús, Bernal, Quilmes, and La Plata were some of the areas hardest hit by the storm. Residents shared images of the hail on social media, which fell with force and speed, causing damage to roofs, cars, and trees.”
“Wild Photos Show Home Destroyed by ‘Softball-Sized’ Hail Amid Midwest Tornado Outbreak.
“Communities across the Omaha metro were ravaged by severe weather Thursday night… The National Weather Service indicated that several tornadoes were reported during the storm, along with softball-sized hail and damaging wind gusts of more than 80 mph.”
“Western North Carolina is fending off more raging wildfires spanning hundreds of acres this week.
“The blazes are burning less than a month after multiple fires tore across the state as well as South Carolina amid warm and dry conditions. The flames in the Tar Heel State have fed on debris left over from Hurricane Helene…”
“Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week. Here’s why it matters.
“The closure of four of the six Regional Climate Centers across the US – including those in the Midwest, Great Plains and South – occurred after funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ran out.”
“NOAA has quietly reported that they will soon decommission 14 datasets, products, and catalogs related to earthquakes and marine, coastal, and estuary science. According to the list, these data sources will be “decommissioned and will no longer be available” by early- to mid-May.”
“Food waste is a major contributor to climate change. What are the solutions?
“Food waste sent to landfills contributes up to 10% of all emissions, equivalent to more emissions than that of the entire aviation sector, and if considered a country, it would be the third-largest emitter. Food waste decomposes in landfills and produces methane…”
“…Not only do we need to worry about going into debt to buy a house, but now we have to worry about legitimate survival as if we were in the hunting and gathering era again.”
“To survive The Chaoscene we will need resilient communities…
“Our future will be in part ever newer, as we enter deep into a terrifying unknown, and in part ever more ancient, drawing on needs and capacities that we fantasised had been left behind. Our society became individualistic to some extent simply because it was able to, because of a fossil-fuel pulse in the stable conditions of the Holocene.”
“Riding the ‘doom boom’: My attempt to learn how to survive the apocalypse.
“You don’t have to be a doomer to suffer from a feeling that civilization is teetering on the edge lately. I, for one, have been thinking about the apocalypse, and I’m not alone.”
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“2025 global temperatures are expected to stay at or above 2024’s record levels, reinforcing that climate sensitivity and aerosol forcing have likely been underestimated.
“Expectation of continuing global temperature change is aided by understanding of the accelerated global warming that began in about 2015. As noted in our “Acceleration” paper,[2] the leap of global temperature in 2023-24, in part, had an earlier origin.” [James Hansen]
“Is the planet losing one of its best ways to slow climate change?
“The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere last year grew at the fastest rate in recorded history — a dramatic spike that scientists fear may indicate that Earth’s ecosystems are so stressed by warming they can no longer absorb much of the pollution humanity emits.”
“Major Siberian Rivers Contributing To Polluting Arctic Ocean.
“A new study has revealed that Siberian rivers are contributing to rising pollution in the Arctic as warming temperatures and altered ocean currents change how pollutants travel.”
“The August mean temperature falls outside of historically observed climatological variability, even after accounting for warming trends.” [Aug. 2024 mean temp. in Longyearbyen (78°N) was 11°C! vs During the 20th century it was… ~5°C! Melaine Le Roy]
“Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster, experts warn…
“In 2024, which was officially recorded by the EU’s Copernicus as the warmest year in Europe’s history, the glaciers in these Nordic countries experienced an average melt of approximately 1.8 metres – an alarming rate that exceeds historical averages.”
“Whole ecosystems ‘decimated’ by weeks of wildfires, charities warn [UK]…
“Vast areas of habitat for small mammals and birds, including butterflies, beetles and falcons have been damaged, while some peat bogs may take “hundreds of years” to recover.”
“A forest damaged during two large storms which hit the Isle of Man will remain closed to the public for a further three months as restoration works continue…
“In January Storm Éowyn saw storm force winds hit the island causing widespread damage to trees. That followed on from December’s Storm Darragh, which left thousands of trees in unstable positions.”
“Summer night in Eastern Europe with local tropical nights in the Balkans. In Germany several April records of highest minimums too. It’s nothing to what’s coming: hundreds if not thousands of records will be pulverized all over Eastern Europe.”
“Germany sees ‘worrying’ record dry spell in early 2025.
“From February 1 to April 13, Germany saw 40 liters of rainfall per square meter—its lowest level since records began in 1931, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). “The current drought is worrying,” Environment Minister Steffi Lemke said…”
“Severe Weather Hits Northern Italy And Southern Switzerland.
“Severe weather has struck northern Italy and southern Switzerland, prompting national weather services to issue a red weather alert due to extreme rainfall. This alarming situation unfolded on April 16, 2025, and is expected to continue into April 17…”
“INSANE… Real crazy stuff here at Rima, 1400 m asl (Upper Val Sarmenza, Piemonte, Italy).
“After INTENSE rainfall today (306 mm / 12 inches at Boccioleto, 600 m asl lower in the same valley, so likely more here!), the water held back by a burst snow plug spills out.” [Melaine Le Roy]
“The Guardia Civil and emergency services are working to control traffic and remove the ice from the road. The freak storm in Puigpunyent this morning has left several roads closed.”
“Spain adapts to new reality as climate crisis hits home…
“Along with a decrease in average precipitation in Spain, the CLIVAR report projects an increase in the frequency of extreme precipitation events, leading to greater risk of wildfires and floods. Overall, it predicts deteriorating conditions for two of Spain’s prominent industries: tourism and agriculture.”
“Severe flooding in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, has led to the temporary closure of several hotels during what is traditionally a busy Easter holiday season.
“The damage has prompted concerns over both the local tourism market and employment in the area.”
“Cocoa yields will be “destroyed” by 2030 without financial support and fairer markets, Ivory Coast farmers have warned.
“The West African nation is the biggest producer of cocoa in the world, with farmers in the Bafing-Tonkpi region supplying chocolate to global markets, including the UK.”
“Flooding displaces thousands amid ongoing unrest in eastern DR Congo…
“Thousands have been left without shelter or a means to earn a living, while key crops such as cassava, maize, and peanuts have been wiped out, worsening an already serious food insecurity situation in the country.”
“Tanzania battles floods as roads, farms damaged, people displaced…
“Kilimanjaro regional authorities said the floods caused significant damage to infrastructure, and more than 2,000 acres of farmland was destroyed. Many residents were forced to seek refuge in nearby schools and makeshift shelters.”
“An entire family was killed in Ibb [Yemen] due to massive flooding following heavy rains, amid fears of worsening conditions…
“According to local sources, the four victims were part of a single family who were swept away by torrential rains in the Maytam area, southeast of Ibb city.”
“Car industry feels aftermath of historic UAE floods one year on.
“More than 100,000 vehicles are believed to have been damaged by floodwater during record rainfall in the UAE on April 16 last year, with garages still dealing with the fallout 12 months on.”
“HISTORIC RECORD – crazy MINIMUM temperature of 29.5C [85.1F] at Bam in IRAN at 1067m asl!
“It’s the hottest night ever recorded in Asia in April in a place above 1000m of elevation. Thousands of records are being pulverized all over Asia from Middle East to Siberia.”
“Exceptionally hot summer predicted for Kazakhstan.
“Kazakh Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nyssanbayev spoke about measures to prevent forest fires during the Government’s meeting, Kazinform News Agency reports.”
“…the Iranian town of Zabol destroyed its April record with 43.8 [110.8F]. Absurd heat in the highlands: 38Cat 1300m,>30+tropical nights at 2200m! 38 again in Turkmenistan. 15th day in a row >30. That’s AN INSANITY.”
“In one of Afghanistan’s driest and poorest provinces, climate change is making farming unviable…
“According to locals, snow fell 12-14 times during an average winter season around 10 years ago. But the last winter saw only one or two spells of snow. This shows that global warming has affected Afghanistan, changing the pattern of grain production…”
“Freak hailstorm upends life in country’s north [Pakistan].
“Four killed in parts of Punjab, soldier loses his life due to deluge, lightning strikes in KP. ‘Golf ball-sized’ hailstones damage vehicles, solar panels; gusts uproot trees, power pylons.”
“Extended heatwave in India, Pakistan to test survivability limits, with temperatures reaching Death Valley levels.
“Parts of Pakistan are likely to experience heat up to 8 degrees Celsius above normal between April 14-18, according to the country’s meteorological department. Maximum temperatures in Balochistan, in country’s southwest, could reach up to 49 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit).”
“Temperature in northern China rose sharply today, with 20 stations breaked April record, including Shijiazhuang, which saw 35C [95F] for the first time in April.
“Tomorrow, the scope of China’s heat wave will continue to expand!”
“Macao sets a new record for the earliest reading of a hot temperature.
“The Taipa Grande measuring station registered 33ºC [91.4F] yesterday, marking the earliest recording of such a hot temperature since the start of records in 1952. Macao also broke the April record for the lowest level of humidity yesterday, with a reading of just 20 percent.”
“Forest fires continue to ravage Northern Vietnam.
“Northern Vietnam experienced at least 75 forest fires between April 13 and 16, primarily concentrated in midland and mountainous provinces. The main causes were prolonged dry weather and slash-and-burn farming practices.”
“The scale of forest damage caused by recent wildfires in North Gyeongsang is nearly double the amount initially estimated by the Korea Forest Service, according to multiple local governments and authorities on Thursday.
“…the wildfires that swept across five cities and counties in North Gyeongsang burned close to 90,000 hectares…”
“Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city with a population of about 1.5 million, has been hit by heavy rains weeks after a devastating earthquake…
“Buildings in the city, barely standing after the devastating earthquake that struck the country in late March, collapsed, roads were flooded, and even temporary shelters where residents had sought refuge…”
“Philippines braces for extreme heat as index nears ‘danger’ level of 50C.
“The highest heat index on Wednesday is forecast for Los Baños, Laguna, marking the second straight day of extreme conditions in the municipality, according to the national weather bureau PAGASA.”
“Tropical Cyclone Errol intensifies to Category 4 as it heads towards Kimberley coast [Western Australia].
“A cyclone has strengthened to a category four system after making a sharp U-turn towards regional communities already battered by an earlier weather event.”
“We are entering the second half of the climatological autumn and temperatures are still higher than in mid summer in Southern Australia. Today Cape Willoughby had a minimum temperature of 22.6C [72.7F], by far its hottest night ever recorded in April.”
“Australia’s next government may be Great Barrier Reef’s last chance after sixth mass bleaching, conservationist says.
“The Great Barrier Reef was hit by a sixth widespread coral bleaching event since 2016 this summer – the second time the world’s biggest coral reef has seen the phenomenon strike in back-to-back years – according to government authorities.”
“Floods submerge Colombian town after river swells from heavy rain.
“The water level of one of Colombia’s major rivers remained high in the rural town of Majagual on Wednesday (April 16), following heavy rains that had caused it to swell, affecting over 1,000 families, according to Colombian media reports.”
“RECORD HEAT IN THE AMERICAS – record heat in several areas from Mexico (>40C in the Chiapas coast) to Colombia (>40C in the Cesar department) to Ecuador (36.2 at El Coca).
“This month only very few countries worldwide haven’t had any heat record (Italy, Argentina etc..) so far.”
“The city of Berkeley has a new message for residents of its most fire-prone neighborhoods: it’s time to cut back your gardens.
“People living in the most high-fire-risk areas of the California city will be required to remove plants and other flammable materials close to their homes as part of strict new wildfire safety rules the city moved to adopt this week.”
“Wisconsin saw a record number of fires in January and February this year due to a lack of snow as climate change has set the stage for more wildfires…
“Jim Bernier, the agency’s forest fire section manager, told the Natural Resources Board last week that the state’s 10-year average is trending up every year.”
“Millions of trees snapped in half, over 10,000 without power weeks after Michigan ice storm.
“It could take until autumn before all of the damage is cleaned up following a destructive ice storm in Michigan, and officials are worried the aftermath will contribute to intense wildfires in the coming years.”
“Climate Change Threatens World’s Supply of Blood, Study Warns…
“Extreme weather events and natural disasters such as bushfires and floods, fueled by rising global temperatures, are disrupting medical professionals in their efforts to collect, testing, transport and store blood…”
“Half the World’s People Depend on Rice. New Research Says Climate Change Will Make it Toxic…
“Rice, the world’s most consumed grain, will become increasingly toxic as the atmosphere heats and as carbon dioxide emissions rise, potentially putting billions of people at risk of cancers and other diseases.”
“Climate change could trigger debt crises, with adaptation providing only partial relief…
“Climate change is likely to have significant adverse effects on debt sustainability. The magnitude of the impact is subject to deep uncertainty. It can be a few percentage points or extremely large, potentially precipitating debt crises.”
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“This is not Yemen, it’s KAZAKHSTAN. Yes, the steppe, the highlands, where it should still be near freezing at night – but there are tropical nights and maxes up to 39C [102.2F]! 
“IS THIS FOR REAL? APRIL in the ex USSR:
“The Emergencies Committee warns of an approaching dust storm in Tajikistan.
“UNBELIEVABLE 46 DEGREES [114.8F] IN AFGHANISTAN – The most extreme event the world has ever seen [except perhaps East Antarctica in March 2022, I’m assuming].
“Climate change has inflicted a devastating impact on central Daikundi, a mountainous province in central Afghanistan.
“Karachi faces extended hours of power outage amid hot weather.
“EXTREME HEAT IN INDIA AND PAKISTAN – record after record every single day of the month.
“Snowfall drops in Hindu Kush-Himalayas, water crisis may follow…
“Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir…
“China records second-highest April temperature since 1961: weather authority…
“Cambodia witnessed a rare and surprising weather phenomenon over the weekend, as hailstones hit several parts of the Kingdom during heavy storms.
“April 27, 2025: Mae Hong Son hits 42°C [107.6F], Highest temp [Thailand].
“Another record warm spell in AUSTRALIA…
“Microburst in Colombia: What Is it and why is it so dangerous?
“Heavy rains: roads, cars, and homes are flooded in San Juan and Caguas [Puerto Rico]…
“The US Water War With Mexico Is Just Starting…
“Third consecutive 108F+ [42.2C] in TEXAS. The exceptional heat continues…
“Even more flooding is expected to hit some areas of the central U.S. that were already pounded by a deadly rain event earlier this month.
“US algal bloom death toll raises “serious concern for ocean health”.
“Ice all but disappeared from this Alaskan island. It changed everything…
“Last summer in Lapland likely warmest in 2,000 years…
“Much of Scotland is at an “extreme” risk of wildfire in the coming days, including large parts of Aberdeenshire, fire chiefs have warned.
“Near record, early season heat signals climate change’s impact on U.K. spring…
“UK’s first outdoor citrus grove planted as climate change bears fruit.
“A massive wildfire erupted late Monday night in Dipseliza, between Keratea and Lavrio, spreading rapidly toward Lavrio due to strong winds [Greece]. 
“Torrential Rains Lead to Widespread Destruction in Bulgaria’s Montana and Vratsa Regions [Bulgaria]…
“Endless summer in SOUTH AFRICA:
“Firefighting efforts intensify as wildfire rages in Table Mountain National Park [Cape Town]…
“RECORD HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST…
“‘Dust Storm Has Damaged Everything—Grapes and Bees Hit Hard,’ Kurdistan Farmers, Beekeepers Warn.
“Crazy 46.1C [115F] yesterday at Basra, it destroys again the IRAQ HOTTEST APRIL DAY IN HISTORY…
“Iran News: Severe Thunderstorm in Tehran Kills Two, Injures Dozens…
“How a solar storm could lead to a US nuclear disaster worse than Chornobyl…
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“Global temperatures in the first quarter of 2025 were the second warmest on record, extending a remarkable run of exceptional warmth that began in July 2023. 
“It’s been over a month since I updated this graphic — my analysis: still f&%ked.
“‘Cryosphere meltdown’ will impact Arctic marine carbon cycles and ecosystems, new study warns…
“The UK’s driest start to the year in four decades is threatening the country’s grain crops and increasing the risk of wildfires…
“Greece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says.
“Giant hailstones slam Morocco’s Ourika region.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN NIGER – 45.0 [113F] at Gaya : Hottest day in climatic history (for any month) tied.
“East Africa’s blue economy under threat as temperatures surge…
“Hotter and hotter in EGYPT in this crazy April – 46.0C [114.8F] at Aswan.
“Israel’s Fire Chief Is Finally Telling the Truth About Global Warming.
“HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN ISRAEL – incredible 44.9C [112.8F] at Hatzeva and 44.6C at Paran, both smashed their April records.
“Saudi Arabian ‘city of roses’ where farmers bottle flowers’ aroma and climate change looms…
“Unbelievable 46.2C [115.2F] at Dammam – SAUDI ARABIA HOTTEST APRIL DAY IN HISTORY!
“UNREAL BUT REAL – for the first time Middle East reaches 46C in April, but also 47C, but also 48C, but …almost 49C
“Point of no return? Iraq’s fight to save its environment.
“EXTREME EVENT IN IRAQ; Historic: Hotter night than in July.
“Welcome to the world of triple-digit spring weather. Why early season heat waves are becoming more common and more dangerous…
“Prolonged heatwave to grip Pakistan starting today.
“Alarming water shortage at Sindh barrages hitting hard to agriculture [Pakistan]…
“The most dangerous river in the world: Why the Indus could spark WWIII…
“Even a Limited India-Pakistan Nuclear War Would Bring Global Famine, Says Study…
“More than 1,000 people were left stranded in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim after landslides in the high-altitude region cut off access to several areas.
“In an unprecedented weather event, Dibrugarh [Assam, E India] recorded its highest-ever 24-hour rainfall for the month of April, with 187.7 mm of rain lashing the city since yesterday. 
“More records of April hottest night in INDIA:
“Is soaring temperature in Dhaka [Bangladesh] becoming a new normal?
“Erratic April weather has Koreans in seasonal disarray…
“The city of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is making gradual progress in rebuilding lives two months after massive forest fires broke out…
“SE ASIA HEAT WAVE:
“Two people hospitalised and Anzac Day services cancelled after wild weather hits south-east Queensland…
“Why were hundreds of koalas shot in an aerial cull in Victoria?
“Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions…
“Climate change and El Niño: pushing Brazil’s amphibians to extinction.
“Exceptional contrasts in MEXICO:
“Northern Mexico farmers fight drought amid water dispute with the US…
“Utah Gov. declares state of emergency as drought conditions continue…
“Hurricane Helene Turned the Appalachian Trail Into a Highway Pile-Up. I Hiked it to Survey the Recovery…
“Risk of ‘rapid fire spread’ remains in New Jersey as battle continues against blaze.
“Hot and windy conditions raise wildfire concerns in Alberta.
“As potentially ‘unprecedented’ fire season looms over Anchorage, AFD’s new wildfire division makes up for years of lost time…
“UN report recommends ‘deep change’ theory to address global crises…
“Flying And Climate Change: How Travelers Can Help…
“Experiments to dim sunlight to fight global warming will be given the green light by the [UK] Government within weeks.
“Another month close to 1.6°C! We will soon reach a ‘two-year average global temperature anomaly above 1.6°C in one or more datasets’…
“Global mean sea surface temperature anomalies (departure from average) so far this year 2nd highest on record.
“World’s largest bleaching event on record has harmed 84 percent of coral reefs…
“From boiling hot to freezing cold: Sudden flips in temperature set to increase with climate change…
“Another summer day in Eastern Europe, with temperatures >29C [84.2F] in Ukraine and Belarus even north of latitude 50.
“Bad weather emergency, flooding in Catania and province and hailstorm in Biancavilla [Italy]. Firefighters intervene…
“Greece Weighs Tanker Solution for Drought-Stricken Attica.
“Towns evacuated, drivers abandon vehicles as intense heat [exceeding record levels for April] and high winds fuel huge brush fires [Israel]…
“Absolute insanity with a Minimum of 30.3C [86.5F] at Cairo EGYPTIAN capital, hottest April night in history.
“BRUTAL HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA:
“A severe drought crisis takes over Africa with conditions worsening across the continent…
“Summer doesn’t want to go away from South Africa…
“Climate change is lifting South Africa out of the ocean, study finds…
“Flash floods claim 7 lives in Nairobi, Kenya.
“Car owners face double whammy after freak hailstorm [Pakistan].
“What India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension means for Pakistan.
“Delhi, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha Face Record-Breaking Temperatures in Ongoing Heatwave…
“RECORD HEAT IN BANGLADESH:
“There have been continuous heat waves in southern China recently. 
“China’s actions to address climate change will not slow down despite global political developments, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday…
“China’s air pollution controls sped up global warming.
“China plans a nuclear power plant on the moon. The International Lunar Research Station, a collaboration with Russia, is due to be built by 2035…
“Japan starts operation of heat stroke alert system.
“Thailand Records Scorching Temperatures Amid Climate Concerns.
“RECORD HEAT IN SE ASIA:
“New Zealand’s controlled hydro catchments — the main driver to keep the lights on during winter — have had the driest start to the year in 93 years of historic records…
“Patagonia Is Losing Its Glaciers Due to Circulation Shifts Near South Pole…
“FEMA losing roughly 20% of permanent staff, including longtime leaders, ahead of hurricane season…
“Inside the desperate rush to save decades of US scientific data from deletion.
“‘Worst one I’ve ever seen’: Western Kentucky grapples with damage from hailstorm…
“More Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air Due to Wildfires, Extreme Heat.
“New Jersey wildfire explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years.
“Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk…
“The World Seems to Be Surrendering to Climate Change…
“Avalanches of Microplastics Carry Pollution into the Deep Sea…
“The Mauna Loa observatory showed the first weekly average CO₂ concentration of >430 ppm in about 3 million years!
“With 19 days of the month now available in ERA5, its pretty clear that April 2025 will be the second warmest April on record, after 2024, at ~1.5C above pre-industrial levels.” 
“Earth Day check-in: Planetary boundaries in peril.
“New Clues From Penguins Warn of a Global Mercury Crisis.
“Why vanishing sea ice at the poles is a crisis for the entire planet.
“It’s the world’s northernmost airport [Svalbard]. And its runway is melting…
“Total madness in RUSSIA.
“‘Incredibly lucky’: Low tides meant many areas avoided flooding and inundation during Storm Éowyn [Ireland].
“Shocking state of Britain’s waters revealed as bathing spots with potentially deadly bacteria double…
“EU Considers Lifting Methane Requirements for U.S. LNG.
“94 cm snow fallen on Thursday. Nothing left on sunday…! 
“Cars submerged, 1,100 without power: Floods hit south-west France.
“Italy Reels from Deadly Storm as Floods and Snow Expose Climate Vulnerabilities.
“A hailstorm in the Lleida area [Catalonia] on Saturday has affected around 50,000 hectares of crops, according to Unió de Pagesos farmers union.
“‘Pre-emergency’ declared in Canary Islands as tourists warned of [yet more] severe weather…
“‘Trash doesn’t belong in the dunes’: Morocco’s desert defenders take on Sahara pollution…
“In Nigeria’s floating slum, ‘The Herds’ tour spotlights climate change where it’s felt the most…
“Turkey sees driest March in 35 years, meteorological data show.
“Drought Exodus: Dhi Qar Faces Mass Migration as Water Crisis Deepens [Iraq].
“The countdown to Iran’s day zero: A crisis of water, not war.
“Himalayan alarm: Badrinath peaks lose snow early, raising alarms over glacier meltdown.
“Hailstorm wreaks havoc on sprawling apple farms in Kashmir.
“Five Dead as Torrential Rains Trigger Landslides and Flash Floods in Jammu & Kashmir; schools shut today.
“RECORD HEAT IN INDIA:
“Scorching sun, wilting workers: Across mines and factories, heatwaves are taking a terrible toll [India]…
“Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world’s most polluted town [NE India]…
“Prolonged drought affects 405,000 people in South China’s Guangxi, causes $28.8 mln of economic losses.
“JAPAN RECORD HEAT:
“APRIL RECORD HEAT IN THE KOREAS:
“Bangkok issues Heat Index Warning on April 22 at “Danger” level.
“RECORD HEAT IN SE ASIA – Unstoppable record heat in SE Asia with thousands of records falling every single day for over 700 consecutive days.
“South Australia’s drought causes huge ladybird swarms around Mount Gambier.
“RECORD HEAT IN VANUATU:
“Heavy rain floods cities in Greater São Paulo and leaves 30,000 properties without power.
“New day, new record in GUYANA – April hottest night in history also in the Timehri Airport with a minimum of 25.2C [77.4F]. 
“Extreme heat in Central America:
“Municipalities respond to landslides and other situations caused by the rains [Puerto Rico].
“Intense Heat Wave Hits Mexico With Record Temperatures.
“Videos of the impressive sandstorm that covered the sky of Chihuahua…
“Record rainfall has eliminated drought across Middle Tennessee…
“‘This is not going to end’: How climate change is bringing more intense rainfall to Kentucky…
“Woman and boy killed as car swept away in ‘historic’ Oklahoma flooding…
“Even if the ocean were to boil, climate skepticism would persist. The ‘marketplace of ideas’ theory is invalidated.
“Global perceptions amid earth’s temperature breaching the 1.5 degrees tipping point.
“For much of the global population, climate change appears as a slow, gradual shift in daily weather. This leads many to perceive its impacts as minor and results in apathy (the ‘boiling frog’ effect). 
“Unstable permafrost regions experience more severe heatwaves in a warming climate.
“If only people understood how significant this >10% decrease in cloud cover for Europe and the same amount of increase in sunshine duration are.
“On thin ice: Why this legendary Dutch skating race may never happen again…
“Imminent drought in The Netherlands: groundwater levels plummet due to dry spring.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN EUROPE – 4 stations >29C [84.2F] in Lithuania; APRIL NATIONAL RECORDS: LATVIA 28.4 Skriver; ESTONIA 27.8 Valga; National April Tmin record in Albania tied (min 20.0 / 68F).
“Severe Storm Causes Devastation In Jarosław Region [Poland].
“Deadly storm hits north Italy, Switzerland, French Alps.
“One of the most insane and unbelievable events in world climatic history has ended.
“Tajikistan and Uzbekistan experts join efforts to combat locust threat…
“HISTORIC 49 [120.2F] DEGREES. It has never been so hot in Asia this early. 49.0C today at Nawabshah PAKISTAN…
“Pakistan braces for more extreme weather after unexpected hailstorm, ongoing heatwave…
“Crisis looms as water levels in Kolhapur’s Ujani dam [Maharashtra, W India] hits deadstock…
“China’s plans to build a 60,000 megawatt dam on its side of the Brahmaputra has renewed the Indian government’s interest in building its own mega dam, the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh.
“Record heat never ends in China, with records being pulverized every single month. 40C / 104F not enough? No problem, it will be hotter tomorrow. Japan will pulverize tons of records as well.
“Thailand Faces Record Heat Wave Amid Rainfall Concerns…
“INDONESIA RECORD HEAT:
“Western Queensland graziers begin grim stock count after catastrophic floods [Australia].
“UNBELIEVABLE IN AUSTRALIA – HISTORIC. Melbourne >30C/31C (AP) again: never happened anything like this in the second half of autumn. 
“‘No warning’: Dozens of Auckland homes flood, 175 emergency callouts after deluge [New Zealand]…
“Trump opens massive marine protected area [Pacific Ocean] to commercial fishing.
“CHILE ENDLESS SUMMER:
“Images of the fierce storm in Buenos Aires with hail, heavy rain, and strong winds…
“Wild Photos Show Home Destroyed by ‘Softball-Sized’ Hail Amid Midwest Tornado Outbreak.
“Western North Carolina is fending off more raging wildfires spanning hundreds of acres this week.
“Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week. Here’s why it matters.
“NOAA Datasets Will Soon Disappear.
“Food waste is a major contributor to climate change. What are the solutions?
“Is Parenthood on the brink of extinction?
“To survive The Chaoscene we will need resilient communities…
“Riding the ‘doom boom’: My attempt to learn how to survive the apocalypse.
“2025 global temperatures are expected to stay at or above 2024’s record levels, reinforcing that climate sensitivity and aerosol forcing have likely been underestimated.
“Is the planet losing one of its best ways to slow climate change?
“The good times keep on rolling … we’re now at 5 consecutive days with CO2 over 430 ppm at Mauna Loa.
“Humanity is choosing to fail! We are doing virtually nothing to try and limit global warming to even 4°C. Let alone to 1.5°C.
“Major Siberian Rivers Contributing To Polluting Arctic Ocean.
“Svalbard’s Record-Breaking Arctic Summer 2024: Anomalies Beyond Climatological Warming Trends.
“Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster, experts warn…
“Whole
“A forest damaged during two large storms which hit the Isle of Man will remain closed to the public for a further three months as restoration works continue…
“HISTORIC WARM SPELL IN EUROPE:
“Germany sees ‘worrying’ record dry spell in early 2025.
“Severe Weather Hits Northern Italy And Southern Switzerland.
“INSANE… Real crazy stuff here at Rima, 1400 m asl (Upper Val Sarmenza, Piemonte, Italy).
“Freak hailstorm hits Mallorca.
“Spain adapts to new reality as climate crisis hits home…
“Severe flooding in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, has led to the temporary closure of several hotels during what is traditionally a busy Easter holiday season. 
“Cocoa yields will be “destroyed” by 2030 without financial support and fairer markets, Ivory Coast farmers have warned.
“Flooding displaces thousands amid ongoing unrest in eastern DR Congo…
“Tanzania battles floods as roads, farms damaged, people displaced…
“An entire family was killed in Ibb [Yemen] due to massive flooding following heavy rains, amid fears of worsening conditions…
“Car industry feels aftermath of historic UAE floods one year on.
“HISTORIC RECORD – crazy MINIMUM temperature of 29.5C [85.1F] at Bam in IRAN at 1067m asl!
“Exceptionally hot summer predicted for Kazakhstan.
“EXCEPTIONAL – hottest April day in AFGHANISTAN.
“In one of Afghanistan’s driest and poorest provinces, climate change is making farming unviable…
“Freak hailstorm upends life in country’s north [Pakistan].
“Extended heatwave in India, Pakistan to test survivability limits, with temperatures reaching Death Valley levels.
“Temperature in northern China rose sharply today, with 20 stations breaked April record, including Shijiazhuang, which saw 35C [95F] for the first time in April. 
“Macao sets a new record for the earliest reading of a hot temperature.
“Forest fires continue to ravage Northern Vietnam.
“The scale of forest damage caused by recent wildfires in North Gyeongsang is nearly double the amount initially estimated by the Korea Forest Service, according to multiple local governments and authorities on Thursday.
“Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city with a population of about 1.5 million, has been hit by heavy rains weeks after a devastating earthquake…
“Philippines braces for extreme heat as index nears ‘danger’ level of 50C.
“Tropical Cyclone Errol intensifies to Category 4 as it heads towards Kimberley coast [Western Australia]. 
“AUSTRALIA ENDLESS SUMMER:
“Australia’s next government may be Great Barrier Reef’s last chance after sixth mass bleaching, conservationist says.
“Collapse of the Vallunaraju Glacier front, Peru (~5060 m above sea level, Cordillera Blanca, PER) yesterday!” [Melaine Le Roy].
“Floods submerge Colombian town after river swells from heavy rain.
“RECORD HEAT IN THE AMERICAS – record heat in several areas from Mexico (>40C in the Chiapas coast) to Colombia (>40C in the Cesar department) to Ecuador (36.2 at El Coca).
“The city of Berkeley has a new message for residents of its most fire-prone neighborhoods: it’s time to cut back your gardens.
“Wisconsin saw a record number of fires in January and February this year due to a lack of snow as climate change has set the stage for more wildfires…
“Millions of trees snapped in half, over 10,000 without power weeks after Michigan ice storm.
“Climate Change Threatens World’s Supply of Blood, Study Warns…
“Half the World’s People Depend on Rice. New Research Says Climate Change Will Make it Toxic…
“Climate change could trigger debt crises, with adaptation providing only partial relief…