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“Big Banks Quietly Prepare for Catastrophic Warming.
“Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and an international banking group have quietly concluded that climate change will likely exceed the Paris Agreement’s 2 degree goal and are examining how to maintain profits.”
“WOW. File this under “unprecedented as far back as observations go.”
“Not only is the 40-45 degrees temperature gradient between Boston and NYC right now something we haven’t seen before… but it’s SNOWING right now in Boston while it’s 80 in NYC! Insane backdoor gradient.” [Matthew Cappucci]
“Yesterday in New York/La Guardia… 3:51 pm: 79°F/26.1°C; 4:51 pm: 51°F/10.6C… The station dropped 28°F/15.5°C in 1 hour, the greatest since records began! [Thierry Goose]
“…parts of NYC dropped by over 20 degrees in 10 minutes, with one station near the Jersey Shore dropping by **27 degrees** in 10 minutes!” [Tomer Burg on X]
“Hundreds of thousands of eastern Canadians face power outages due to ice storm…
““Outages are largely being caused by tree limbs and branches being weighed down from the accumulation of freezing rain,” Hydro One said on its website, noting there is also the risk of flooding for central Ontario.”
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).” [Zack Labe]
• about 570,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 970,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,540,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,920,000 km² below the 1980s mean
“Arctic Alarm: Thinning Ice Could Tip Global Ocean Currents Into Chaos,
“A major ocean current in the Arctic, the Beaufort Gyre, is changing rapidly due to climate warming—and this could trigger a chain reaction that disrupts the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the system behind the Gulf Stream.”
“March 2025 was the sunniest and driest in the Dutch record books…
“The sun shone for a total of 248 hours at the De Bilt weather station near Utrecht, where national records are kept, slightly surpassing the previous record set in 2022. This is almost 100 hours more than the average for March.”
“Serbia: Climate change bringing new diseases to greenhouses.
“Last summer the climate change consequences were visible on almost all fields across Serbia… Due to extremely high outside temperatures, plants need to be regularly cooled. Diseases and pests that were not present in Serbia a decade ago are appearing more frequently.”
“Severe storms cause flooding and destruction on Greek islands of Mykonos and Paros…
“A powerful storm lashed the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, triggering widespread flooding and prompting authorities to close schools and impose a ban on all traffic except emergency vehicles.”
“A violent hailstorm transforms Martano [southern Italy] into a carpet of ice…
“The phenomenon was caused by a self-regenerating thunderstorm , which hit the area relentlessly for hours, generating intense hailstorms and leaving a white blanket on the ground similar to a winter snowfall.”
“Spain’s capital, Madrid, has recorded 920% of its average March rainfall, with 230mm [I believe this made it its wettest month on record; records going back to 1893].
“In stark contrast, other European capitals experienced one of their driest Marches ever.”
“Morocco’s economic growth slows as drought, locusts deplete farmland.
“The North African country is grappling with a sixth year of drought, the longest in Morocco’s modern history… The drought has severely impacted agriculture, leading to reduced crop yields and a reliance on wheat imports…”
“Locust swarms spread across central and northern Libya…
“According to Al-Tarqi, efforts to combat locust swarms face logistical challenges, in addition to other obstacles that compound the problem. Control is not limited to eliminating locusts; it also requires tracking their eggs.”
“Heatwave cuts strawberry, mango yields in Maharashtra by 50% [India]…
“Heat-induced early ripening has damaged significant crop portions, rendering them unsellable… Mango harvests are also affected, with large fruits developing scars and increased premature fruit drop. Mango blossoms are drying up, reducing production.”
“RECORD HEAT IN INDIAN SUBCONTINENT; Endless record heat all 2025 and it’s just getting worse.
“MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY TMINS. BANGLADESH: 27 [80.6F] Mongla and Gopalganj; 26.2 Jessore, 26 Feni, 24.8 Sylhet etc… records in almost all stations… INDIA: 27.5 Kolkata Alipore, 27.2 Chandbali.”
“Nepal farmers abandon fields as severe drought takes toll…
“Farmers, heavily reliant on rainfall and irrigation, have been forced to abandon cultivation as erratic weather patterns and dwindling water sources take their toll. Even the nearby Andheri stream, once a lifeline for irrigation, is slowly drying up due to reduced rainfall.”
“Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu…
“Amid widespread wildfires raging across the country, the Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, with PM2.5 levels soaring to 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), the hazardous level.”
“Climate Change Extends Korea’s Wildfire Risk By 120 Days…
“In North Gyeongsang, particularly around the Sobaek Mountain Range, the risk period reached up to 151 days per year—more than ten times the 14 days recorded before industrialization.”
“South Korea’s wildfire-devastated ecosystem may take a century to recover.
“While the recovery varies by the type of living organisms — ranging from fish, marine invertebrates to insects, trees require decades to regrow and forest animals depend on sufficient habitat recovery. Soil restoration takes longer due to complex ecological processes.”
“Vietnam strengthens forest fire response in Tuyen Quang following March fires…
“Reforestation and recovery plans are underway in fire-affected districts. The Provincial Red Cross has launched support efforts for families of fire victims. Miltary and police units have been instructed to support local firefighting activities.”
“Australia Braces for a Deadly Viral Threat Spurred by Cyclone Alfred…
“A common cause of viral encephalitis in many Asian countries, JEV has slowly but surely made its way into northern Australia. It is a zoonotic single-stranded RNA virus transmitted by mosquitos between its amplifying hosts—pigs and waterbirds—and humans.”
“More than 100,000 head of livestock estimated lost during flooding in outback Queensland.
“Early estimates indicate more than 105,348 head of livestock are dead or lost in the ongoing outback Queensland floods. Industry figures say the losses could be “catastrophic” for graziers.”
“Rain records to fall in Queensland with Townsville to set new annual high – in April…
“Rainfall totals at Townsville airport were sitting at 2.35 metres for the year so far, he said, just 50mm shy of the city’s wettest year on record, when 2.4 metres was recorded over a period of 12 months in 2000.”
“-75.5C [-103.9F] reached in the French-Italian station of Concordia: This is just 0.6C above the world record of lowest temperature ever recorded in March.”
“Alto Paraguay Regional Government declares emergency due to flooding isolating its territory.
“The Alto Paraguay Departmental Council declared a state of emergency in its territory due to the severe isolation suffered by the populations of that part of the Paraguayan Chaco…”
“Severe Flooding Hits São Paulo And ABC Paulista Region [Brazil].
“Santo André and Mauá were particularly hard hit, with reports of submerged vehicles, halted train services, and widespread chaos as residents struggled to navigate the inundated streets.”
“Emergency in Colombia: Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Cali.
“This Monday, March 31, Cali woke up under a blanket of torrential rains that transformed the city into an emergency situation. The rains have had a devastating impact on urban infrastructure.”
“Recent flooding in Port-de-Paix [Haiti] highlights the urgency of climate disorder and its uneven impacts in Haiti…
“The flooding in Port-de-Paix illustrates what Haitians call “climate disorder”—the unpredictable, unjust, destructive reality of our changing climate. It shows how extreme weather events and climate disasters uniquely burden the lives of Haitian women…”
“The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy.
“The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, with about 7% of global trade passing through… But the same freshwater is also essential for Panama’s many other needs, including drinking water for about 2 million Panamanians…”
“46.6C [116F] Gallinas on the 30th (probably more on 31st, max coming later); Monthly records of highest temperature: 42.0C Tuxtla Gutierrez; 36.1C Guadalajara.”
“Records of March highest minimums in several areas, including Texas (73F / 23C Del Rio) up north to the DC area with minimums up to 69F! A true summer night. 69 Stafford, 68 Patuxent River, 67 Culpeper, 67 Fredericksburg.”
“A ‘Broiling’ Hot Summer Is Ahead For Most Of U.S., Forecasts Predict…
“Last year saw one of the hottest summers on record, with a nationwide average temperature of 73.8 degrees Fahrenheit, or 2.5 degrees above normal. It was also Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, surpassing a 2023 record.”
“Yes, your allergies are getting worse. It’s the worst allergy season ever. Again. Just like last year…
“Sneezing and sniffles are some of the sirens of climate change. In fact, because of warming, pollen is now a nearly year-round menace in some parts of the US.”
“The U.S. beekeeping industry is in crisis over the shocking and unexplained deaths of hundreds of millions of bees over the last eight months.
“It’s an unfolding disaster for the industry. Blake Shook, one of the nation’s top beekeepers… said that he’s never seen losses like this. “The data is showing us this is the worst bee loss in recorded history,” Shook told “CBS Saturday Morning.””
“Butterflies: Magnificent Victims of Intense Climate Change…
“Climate change is altering butterfly habitats, turning their species-rich, mountain refuges into traps, finds new research by U.S. and German scientists.”
“Nearly 1 in 3 Studied Fungi Threatened With Extinction From Deforestation, Climate Change…
“Fungi are the second-largest kingdom after animals… They perform a myriad of essential functions that underpin the very foundation of life on our planet, from breaking down complex organic matter… to helping regulate soil erosion and retain moisture, enhancing the soil’s ability to sequester carbon.”
“Global warming of more than 3°C this century may wipe 40% off the world’s economy, new analysis reveals… [A broader analysis than most yet still too narrowly focused thus optimistic]
“Previous models have asserted economies in cold parts of the world, such as Russia and Northern Europe, will benefit from warmer global temperatures. However, we found the impact on the global economy was so large, all countries will be badly affected.”
“Reconsidering Sovereignty Amid the Climate Crisis…
“…policymakers should consider new legal options to address climate-induced boundary changes. These may include the creation of fictitious boundaries, collective sovereignty, hybrid citizenship, and corridors for climate displacement.”
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“Global Sea Ice Hits a New Low… [as] announced by researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center on Thursday, who said the amount of sea ice on the planet had reached the lowest level ever recorded in March.”
“Linette Boisvert, an ice scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center… compared the freezing and melting of sea ice between winter and summer to the heartbeat of the planet.
“The pulses between the winter maximum and summer minimum used to be shorter… “It’s like the heartbeat of the planet is slowing down,” Dr. Boisvert said. “It’s not good.”“
“Arctic sea ice has recorded its smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47 years ago, new data reveals.
“Provisional data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) shows that Arctic sea ice reached a winter maximum extent of 14.33m square kilometres (km2) last week.”
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).”
• about 600,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 1,010,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,510,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,890,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“The Truth About Trump’s Greenland Campaign. When the president talks about security in the Arctic, he’s talking about climate change…
“…when he talks about Greenland, he’s tacitly acknowledging that rising temperatures are rapidly changing that part of the world—and U.S. interests there.”
“Swirling polar vortex linked to deadly cluster of storms in 2022, say UK scientists…
“Wind gusts of 122mph were registered at The Needles on the Isle of Wight, a record high for England… “There is evidence that major winter storms will become more intense, exacerbating impacts such as flooding and wind damage.””
“According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Mediterranean region is warming 20% faster than the global average. Water demand in the region is expected to at least double by 2050… This situation is affecting every level of the Mediterranean diet pyramid in various ways.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 40C [104F].
“Hundreds of records are being brutalized all over the area (Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Middle East, Eastern Europe) with absurd margins locally >5C… CYPRUS HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN HISTORY DESTROYED (for the 5th time this month!).”
“Yesterday the Central African Republic capital Bangui rose to 40.2C [104.4F] which is its highest temperature ever in March and it’s just 0.2C from its all time high for any month. Today it’s heading for a similar temperature.”
“Faith and Heat: Fasting in Nigeria’s rising temperatures…
“In the past two weeks, temperatures in Ilorin have ranged between 35°C and 42°C, causing widespread discomfort and increasing the risk of heatstroke, especially for those fasting during Ramadan and Lent.”
“African banks back oil export pipeline despite climate commitments…
“Speaking at COP29 in Azerbaijan about the impact of climate change on Africa, the executives of Afreximbank promised to double-down on their commitment to a just energy transition on the continent. But, four months later, the multilateral lender has confirmed its support for a controversial pipeline…”
“Delhi’s Temperature Swings Over The Years; Raise Climate Change Alarm…
“In the past few years, Delhi has been affected by rapid changes in temperature, both up and down, indicating the growing impact of climate change and urbanisation on weather patterns.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN INDIAN SUBCONTINENT; Hundreds of March records smashed:
“INDIA 43.0 [109.4F] Rajnandgaon; BANGLADESH Records all over: 41.0 Jessore,39.5 Chuadanga, 39.4 Mongla, 39.2 Satkhira and Ferodpur etc.. NEPAL & BHUTAN Records everywhere, Up to 40C!”
“Nepal’s glaciers are retreating faster than ever…
“According to the ICIMOD, glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya melted 65 percent faster between 2011 and 2020 compared to the previous decade. An ICIMOD report shows that Nepal lost approximately 25 percent of its glacier area between 1980 and 2010…”
“Looking at data from the past 74 years, record-breaking March heat has become the norm in some provincial capitals. However, rapid temperature drops of 20°C or more remain relatively rare.”
“Northern Thailand battles raging wildfires as air pollution soars to hazardous levels.
“Northern Thailand is grappling with worsening wildfires, significantly contributing to the annual air pollution spike. Pollution levels in Chiang Mai have reached alarming levels, with PM2.5 particles exceeding WHO’s safe limit by nearly 15 times.”
“Small town flown out as ‘dynamic’ flooding hits large parts of Queensland…
“Flood waters have cut off roads and isolated central and southwest communities after days of rain, forcing many to flee… Central Queensland’s Stonehenge, Jundah and Windorah have been hit hard also after some areas recorded up to 600mm, nearly double the yearly average annual rainfall.”
“Today again 43.5C [110.3F] at Carnarvon [Western Australia] with the extreme heat expected to continue until last day of March. Nothing like this had ever happened before so late.”
“Hail and wind storm: shocking images from Rosario and the region [Argentina]…
“The most surprising event was the hail that fell in some areas, leaving a layer of ice inches thick on yards, streets, and roads, which were covered in white, as if covered in snow. Meanwhile, 60 kilometers away, in Casilda , strong winds were reported, causing trees to fall and be blown away.”
“Love motels and converted ferries: How Brazil is racing to get ready for COP30…
“At the heart of the problem is a question that has become more acute as the annual COP has grown from a gathering of world leaders and diplomats to a sprawling conference mixing activists, businesses and government officials: Who is the U.N. climate summit really for?“
“Chile’s Megadrought is a Wake-Up Call for Global Water Governance…
“Studies show Chile is experiencing its longest and most intense megadrought in a millennium… When researchers set out to understand Chile’s megadrought, they found it was part of a much larger worldwide pattern. Now, they’re calling for a fundamental shift in water governance and greater cooperation between countries.”
“Extreme weather impacts cascading ‘from the Andes to the Amazon’…
“Extreme weather and climate impacts had a damaging toll on Latin America and the Caribbean last year, resulting in dying glaciers, record-breaking hurricanes, debilitating drought and deadly floods, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a new report on Friday.”
“El Salvador is on fire: raging fires consume markets and hundreds of hectares…
“Two large fires have caused alarm in El Salvador in recent hours, affecting both forest and commercial areas. One fire devastated a large area in Chalatenango, while another destroyed dozens of stalls in Santa Tecla, La Libertad.”
“At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas.
“Abandoned vehicles littered submerged roads across South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Thursday and Friday after over half year’s worth of rain – approaching a full year’s worth in some places – caused at least four deaths and forced dozens of water rescues near the US-Mexico border.”
“The 1930s Dust Bowl is infamous in American history—and we could be heading for another one…
“There’s convincing evidence that the frequency of dust storms has been increasing in recent years… Our era bears resemblance to the 1920s and 1930s in a few ways, not the least of which is a trend away from environmental conservation and toward over-exploitation of the land across the southern plains.”
“Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US…
“Wildfires have happened with such frequency in recent years that many U.S. fire officials say there is no longer a “fire season,” which traditionally ran from late spring through the fall.”
“Fire danger concerns in the wildfire-ravaged Carolinas set to continue as more than 12,000 acres burn…
“Forecasters’ advice comes following an active few days that saw explosive wildfire growth in both states and mandatory evacuation orders in Pickens County, South Carolina, due to the Table Rock fire.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN CENTRAL USA; Up to 90F+ [32C] in Nebraska and Iowa, 87F Minnesota (highest in 115 years in March for the State). Dozens of March records:
“IA 90 Sioux County, 88 Estetherville, Spencer, Le Mars; 86 Sheldon, Cherokee; MN 87 Snake River, 86 Fairmont and St James, 84 Waseca.”
“Earth’s storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it’s especially bad for farming…
““At first we thought, ‘That’s an error in the model,’” Ryu said… The researchers say the significant shift of water from land to the ocean is particularly worrisome for farming, and hope their work will strengthen efforts to reduce water overuse.”
“We risk becoming desensitised to the dramatic headlines warning of a food shortage disaster. But it’s all true…
“…the world is facing a commodity crisis like never before. And playing out against a backdrop of terrifying geopolitical insanity, one would be forgiven for thinking they had entered the pages of a bleak sci-fi novel.”
“Quakers say London police arrested six people at meeting on climate change, Gaza.
““No-one has been arrested in a Quaker meeting house in living memory,” said Paul Parker, recording clerk for Quakers in Britain, according to the statement. “This aggressive violation of our place of worship and the forceful removal of young people holding a protest group meeting clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest,” Parker added.”
“Supporters of the climate group Just Stop Oil have announced that, after three years of disruptive protests, they are ending their campaign of civil resistance…
“…it’s time to change. We are heading for 2C of global heating in the coming decade, resulting in billions being killed, mass civil unrest and social collapse,” said Hannah Hunt.”
“As the amount of heat accumulation in the Earth tripled, we should expect rapid global warming.
“Only ‘doomers’ seem to be aware that we’ll likely reach 2°C of global warming next decade. When taking an honest look at the data is considered doomism, the consensus is denial.” [Leon Simons]
“The Unseen Accelerators of Climate Change and The Final Unravelling…
“…while Hansen’s work exposes the fragility of Earth’s climate system, it underestimates a web of interconnected feedback loops and human-driven accelerators that could propel warming far beyond current projections.”
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“January, 2025 data from CERES just came in. At this point, I’m just thankful for one more month of data. Anyway, the 36-month running average for albedo took a big dive to a new record low.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Canada races to secure its Arctic frontier in face of changing climate…
“…rather than spotting adversaries, Adam, a 72-year-old Inuvialuk from Tuktoyaktuk, is mostly seeing the climate change. “It’s warm, it’s getting warmer,” he said during Operation Nanook, a military exercise held in early March. “This is more April weather, spring.””
“Pacific Oysters Push East: Invasive Species Breach Baltic Barrier.
“Pacific oysters, an invasive species, have successfully adapted to the lower salinity of waters off the coast of Skåne and are now reproducing there, despite having been present for less than a decade.”
“Shifts in subtropical North Atlantic Ocean expected over the next decade…
“”Our findings suggest a climatic link between the Subtropical and Subpolar North Atlantic, with the freshening aligning with a multi-decadal freshening event in the subpolar basins from over two decades ago,” said the study’s lead author Leah Chomiak, a researcher at CIMAS.”
“Scotland’s ‘tropical garden’ with warmer temperatures and rare flowers…
“Inverewe Garden is famous for featuring a variety of plants from around the world that under normal circumstances would not be able to grow in Scotland. This is because the garden benefits from the warming effects of the Gulf Stream…”
“The wider Dubrovnik region has been battered by torrential rain over the past few days, causing flash floods, road disruptions, and dramatic changes to the normally pristine coastline. The relentless downpour has washed vast amounts of soil and debris into the Adriatic Sea…”
“Over 150 thousand Bulgarians are on water regime 3 months before summer…
“Although there are three months left until the beginning of the driest season, over 150 thousand Bulgarians are already on water regime. Will the problem with water shortage from last summer be repeated?”
“The Spanish holiday hotspot of Malaga turned white after a freak winter storm covered parts of the region in a blanket of hail and snow amid a spell of wild weather in the country.
“Striking images and footage emerging show streets submerged in floodwater and heavy hail crashing down from grey skies.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN LIBYA. On March 23rd,insanely hot night in the capital Tripoli Essbea, South Tripoli had a crazy minimum temperature of 27.3C [81.1F] – HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN LIBYA HISTORY.
“More records followed: Max 39.0 Ghat; Tmin 24.8C El Khoms.”
“Three dead as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Cross River [Nigeria].
“The downpour, which was reportedly the first rain of the year, was said to be driven by fierce wind and thunderstorms that uprooted trees, cut electricity cables and pulled down houses in the area.”
“Seven dead as floods sweep through Kampala, Uganda.
“Flooding has killed seven people including at least three children after the rising waters swept through parts of Uganda’s capital Kampala early on Wednesday, police said.”
“The Indus River System Authority has warned [Pakistan] is set to face a significant 43% water shortfall in April due to a below-normal snowfall, declining river inflows, and a dry summer forecast…
“The water shortage comes at a critical time, with wheat harvesting underway and preparations beginning for summer crops like cotton, rice, and sugarcane.”
“All schools in Andhra implement ‘Water Bell’ to combat heatwave [eastern India].
“To combat dehydration and heat-related illnesses among students, the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has launched the Water Bell initiative in all schools operating on half-day schedules during summer.”
“ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN CHINA 42 DEGREES [107.6F] IN MARCH.
“535 records pulverized + hundreds more of highest minimums. The most extreme weather event in world climatic history, which started 4 weeks ago between Europe and Africa is now in East Asia.”
“China’s glacier area shrinks by 26% over six decades due to global warming…
“As the important water towers continue to shrink, less availability of freshwater is expected to contribute to greater competition for water resources, environmental groups have warned. Glacier retreat also poses new disaster risks.”
“A report on climate change in Japan released on March 26 warns that if temperatures continue to rise significantly, the nation could experience once-in-a-century heat waves annually.
“The report, jointly released by the Japan Meteorological Agency and the science ministry, is intended to help the central and local governments in their climate change measures.”
“Severe Weather Hits Western Japan With Record Rainfall.
“This morning, Yakushima Town in Kagoshima Prefecture recorded an astonishing 117mm [4.6 inches] of rain in just one hour, marking it as one of the most significant rainfall events for March in Japan’s history.”
“South Korea wildfires become biggest on record as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis…
“At least 26 people have died and hundreds of buildings destroyed in the south-eastern province of North Gyeongsang, with the country’s disaster chief saying the fires had exposed the “harsh reality” of global heating.”
“Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s tradition of making fish sauce…
“Climate change and overfishing are making it harder to catch the anchovies essential to the condiment that underlies so much of Vietnam and southeast Asia’s food… “If we continue with this trend of deoxygenation, anchovies will not be OK with that,” he said. “Every species has a limit.”
“A brief episode of sudden and torrential rain that fell on Tuesday evening resulted in several areas hit by flash flood, here, causing alarm to villagers as well as the relevant authorities [Ranau, Malaysia].
“Among the areas that were affected Kg Kokob, Libang, Marakau, Lukapon and others, where rushing waters from blocked drains and culvert flow into homes of villagers.”
“Methane emissions from Queensland mine may be gross underestimates, UN research finds…
“Queensland’s open-cut coalmines are known to be a major source of methane and experts are worried that official figures could be a gross underestimation of actual emissions.”
“Experienced farmer reckons Tasman’s drought is worst he’s seen…
“”It is a real balancing act, we’ve never been in a drought like this before so it’s been a huge learning curve… “I don’t know where we are going to end up, we just need the rain now.””
“Brazil prepares for third year of drought, wildfires in the Amazon…
“Brazil is bracing for the “high risk” that wildfires will ravage the Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands in 2025 after the country faced a record drought last year, leaving many regions vulnerable and susceptible to renewed flames.”
“End of ablation season show snow-free glaciers up to highest altitudes…relics of a bygone cryosphere! Already occurred in 2022 and 2023 and means MB will be astonishingly negative, again!” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Bolivia declares emergency after floods kill over 50.
“Bolivian President Luis Arce declared a national emergency on Wednesday after torrential rains and severe floods left more than 50 dead and displaced more than 100,000 across the country.”
“Endless record heat all over the Caribbean. The records set during the 2023/2024 Nino are being wiped out one after another. MARCH HOTTEST NIGHTS IN HISTORY: Tmin 27.5 [81.5F] San Andres Island, Colombia; Tmin 26.3 Charlestown, Nevis Island (St Kitts & Nevis).”
“Extraordinary and unprecedented heat for March in the Pacific plains. 45.0 Boquilla Oaxaca State; 44.4 Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero State; 43.0 Xicatlacotla ,Morelos State. These temperatures are rare even in April; they are exceptional in March.”
“US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front…
““Mexico’s continued shortfalls in its water deliveries under the 1944 water-sharing treaty are decimating American agriculture – particularly farmers in the Rio Grande valley,” the state department’s bureau handling Latin America said in a post on X.”
“Southern Colorado’s ‘dismal’ snowpack has water managers worried.
“The pressure is on: Colorado’s average snowpack statewide masks worrisome water conditions in the south, where water providers are banking on more storms to boost water supplies before snowmelt begins in April.”
“99 Degrees? In March?! Phoenix Shatters a Heat Record…
“Phoenix hit 99 degrees just after 2 p.m., breaking the same-day record of 96 degrees set in 2022. Palm Springs, Calif., hit 100 degrees at 2:20 p.m., surpassing the previous 97-degree high reached in 1988.”
“Wildfires threaten North Carolina and South Carolina areas still recovering from hurricane…
““The downed trees from Hurricane Helene are contributing to the difficulties that our firefighters are facing trying to contain this fire and so that has just been kind of one ongoing crisis from September all through into the spring for a lot of these residents,” Dossett told the AP.”
“‘We’re not preparing’: As Trump officials vow to eliminate FEMA, the agency is already in turmoil…
““March is typically when we’re finalizing hurricane plans. A lot of that got paused,” a FEMA official, who works directly on disaster response, told CNN. “So, it’s already having an impact, which is that we’re not preparing.””
“‘We are not in crisis’: chair of IPCC climate body to AFP…
“In an interview with AFP in Paris, the British sustainable energy professor addressed divisions within the IPCC, the US retreat on climate cooperation, and record-breaking global temperatures.”
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“Climate change drives surge in global energy demand.
“International Energy Agency says record-high temperatures in 2024 account for half of increased emissions from energy… underscoring the vicious cycle between climate change and energy use… intense heatwaves in China and India drove up the use of coal to generate the electricity needed to power air conditioners.”
“Floating wood could help us refreeze the Arctic seas…
“The idea is that when the ice-wood floats in the sea, water is drawn up through natural microchannels. Sunlight then warms the dark, carbonised part of the surface, making the water there evaporate, after which it recondenses on the colder, whiter part of the surface.”
“Severe flooding has gripped the Siberian regions of Russia, especially in the towns of Minusinsk and Khomutovo, prompting urgent evacuations and intense emergency responses. The dire conditions arose after a localized dam burst due to a rapid thawing…”
“Flooding is expected to wash away the warmest spring equinox in more than 50 years as thunderstorms traditionally associated with summer are brought forward by climate change, the UK Met Office said.
“Twenty-one alerts, where flooding is deemed possible by the Environment Agency, are in place across the South West and Midlands…”
“Drought Leads To More Than 80 Wildfires In The Netherlands…
“Key incidents include a devastating fire that erupted in a nature reserve in Weert on March 20, 2025, where an area of at least 20,000 square meters went up in flames. The next day, a large forest fire spread rapidly on the Sallandse Heuvelrug, consuming a nature reserve…”
“Swiss scientists hope to save biggest glacier in the Alps even as ice loss accelerates…
““It’s very likely that almost all glaciers are going to be lost and I sincerely hope that the Aletsch Glacier at this high elevation, we may be able to preserve some of the ice,” Matthias Huss, Director of Glacier Monitoring Switzerland (GLAMOS), told Reuters…”
“Climate change poses growing threat to Greece’s forestland: Study…
““The effects of a compound event like a heatwave-drought are more severe, as the impact of each phenomenon does not simply add up, but rather intensifies the other, creating feedback cycles that prolong the duration of extreme conditions,” Kostas Filippopoulos, a member of the team, told the daily.”
“Powerful flooding on the Tajo River destroyed a historic bridge in Talavera de la Reina [Spain].
“Powerful flooding on the Tajo River led to the partial collapse of one of the town’s most important monuments on Saturday night – the historic El Puente Viejo Bridge, also known as the Saint Catherine Bridge.”
“Drought-hit Morocco to extend wheat import subsidies to year-end.
“Morocco will extend its current subsidy programme for soft wheat imports until December 31, state grains agency ONICL said on Monday, indicating the drought-affected country will need to import throughout the year.”
“MINIMUM 29.9 [85.8F] Moulay Lachen 1010m asl! HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN ALGERIA HISTORY (even above the local April record). MIN 28.9 Tataouine is HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN TUNISIA HISTORY.”
“‘Millions of Iraqis Face Clean Drinking Water Challenges,’ UNICEF.
“According to the World Bank, Iraq is among the top five countries globally most severely impacted by climate change. The bank estimates that Iraq will require over $233 billion in investment by 2040 to transition to a more resilient, greener, and inclusive path.”
“Unbelievable week with July temperatures – 30.8 [87.4F] Dhzalalabad is KYRGYZSTAN MARCH HOTTEST DAY EVER… UZBEKISTAN MARCH RECORD HOTTEST DAYS AND NIGHTS 16.3/29.4 Namangan 17.4/29.1 Fergana… Minimum 18.3C at Shardara HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN KAZAKH HISTORY.“
“Intense thunderstorms hit Odisha, India, leaving 2 dead, 67 injured and over 600 homes damaged…
“The storm caused significant damage to infrastructure and crops, displacing many residents and raising concerns about food insecurity for local farmers ahead of the harsh summer months.”
“The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre [India] has officially confirmed that Dharwad recorded a scorching 41.7°C [107.1F], marking the highest temperature ever recorded in the district…
“KSNDMC’s announcement confirms that this is not only the highest temperature recorded this season but also an all-time record for the district.”
“The silent toll of extreme heat on child growth in Bangladesh…
“Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it disrupts biological processes essential for development. Babies born to mothers exposed to high temperatures during pregnancy face reduced oxygen and nutrient supply, leading to low birth weight and preterm birth…”
“South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named.
“Kim Byung-wook, a 64-year-old farmer in Sancheong County in the southern part of the country, said the house he had lived in for more than 30 years had been destroyed. “Things that remind me of my youth disappeared without a trace – photos of my children when they were young,” he told Reuters.”
“Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate in at least 2 areas…
“The fires came just weeks after extensive wildfires in the northern Japanese city of Ofunato left one person dead and damaged more than 200 houses and other buildings as the blaze burned 2,900 hectares (7,170 acres), nearly one-tenth of the land in the city.”
“On Sunday, 29 places saw record or record-tying March highs, and Tokyo exceeded 25℃/77F for the first time of the year—about a month earlier than usual. Cherry blossoms have started blooming in western Japan’s Shikoku and Kyushu.”
“38.7 [101.7F] Bangkok Klong Thoey is HOTTEST MARCH DAY IN HISTORY. Thailand has been destroying thousands of records every single day for over 760 consecutive days.”
“Bali Endures Extreme Weather With Significant Local Impact…
“…the adverse weather conditions were tracked across 18 specific locations within the island… Tragically, the weather event resulted in one confirmed death, four damaged buildings, and an estimated financial impact amounting to Rp253 million.”
“‘Inland lakes’ as Queensland’s western outback drenched with a year’s worth of rain.
“An unusually slow-moving weather system has dragged monsoonal rain from tropical north Queensland to the state’s south-western outback, already dumping a year’s worth of rain in places in a matter of days – with the promise of more to come.”
“Ningaloo and Great Barrier Reef hit by ‘profoundly distressing’ simultaneous coral bleaching events…
“Australia’s two world heritage-listed reefs – Ningaloo on the west coast and the Great Barrier Reef on the east – have been hit simultaneously by coral bleaching that reef experts have called “heartbreaking” and “a profoundly distressing moment”.”
“Insane temperatures >40C [104F] persists in the Southwest. Today Perth had its latest 40C in history and the heat will just get worse throughout the week. This March in Australia is beating the previous hottest one by an extreme margin.”
“Dozens of fires fueled by strong winds raged across southern Chile Monday, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and farmland and damaging several homes…
“”We are facing a very complex situation and all material resources as well as all brigades have been mobilized to combat these fires,” Interior Minister Alvaro Elizalde told reporters in Santiago.”
“Giant hail battered Kerrville in south central Texas on Sunday, March 23.
“This video, taken by Raeanna Willis, shows her cracked windshield from the falling hail, along with pieces of glass on her seat and gear stick from the smashed sunroof.”
“With Fewer Weather Balloons, People in US Heartland Will Be Less Prepared for Tornado Season…
“…as we’re gearing up for tornado season, which peaks between April and June, taking weather balloons offline in the Heartland of the United States, also known as Tornado Alley, will directly affect the NWS’s ability to predict severe weather…”
“Family hit for 3rd time, 2 tornadoes crossed paths in mid-March outbreak.
“Two unusual tidbits emerged from the mid-March tornado outbreak, when it was determined that two of the tornadoes had crossed paths, and one street was hit for the second time in less than a year.”
“Evacuation orders across North Carolina as wildfires burn uncontained…
“The fires, which had torn across more than 6,000 acres by Monday morning, were fueled by low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning in North Carolina on Saturday.”
“From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather.
“Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment.”
“Climate warming and heat waves are accelerating global lake deoxygenation, study finds…
“The study reveals a widespread decline in surface DO concentrations, with 83% of the studied lakes exhibiting significant deoxygenation. Notably, the average rate of deoxygenation in lakes exceeds that of both oceans and rivers, highlighting the severity of this issue.”
“We are in the middle of a climate apocalypse. But do we really care?
“The world is suffocating, but we still go to work. Still scroll. Still order takeout… he problem with the soft apocalypse is that it is still an apocalypse. It still ends in collapse. We tell ourselves we have time, that the worst is always just ahead, that we will act when we must. But by the time catastrophe demands full recognition, it is often too late.”
“Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis…
““A targeted legal intervention that increases the costs of doing business for fossil fuel firms could foreseeably have significant system level knock-on effects, for example, making renewable energy technologies cheaper than fossil fuels,” says the handbook.”
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“Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN.
“Retreating glaciers threaten the food and water supply of 2 billion people around the world, the UN has warned, as current “unprecedented” rates of melting will have unpredictable consequences. Two-thirds of all irrigated agriculture in the world is likely to be affected…”
“Climate change is causing rapid shrinkage of high-latitude glaciers, fundamentally altering the nature of Arctic landscapes. Now, research quantifies the substantial, yet under-reported, development of new coastlines and islands that are revealed as marine-terminating glaciers fall back from the sea.”
“Greenland might open a vast uranium deposit to mining. Locals say it could alter their way of life…
“Close to the world’s second largest rare earth deposit and the sixth largest uranium deposit, the town of Narsaq has been forced into conflict with a mining company thousands of miles away in Australia.”
“Pictures show terrifying scale of Gwynedd wildfire [Wales] seen for miles around…
“It comes as firefighters dealt with multiple wildfires across the region, including one that is ongoing today at Carrog, in Denbighshire, where residents living nearby were told to close their windows.”
“…In a report published Thursday, March 20, France’s national weather service, Météo-France, described the climate of a France at +4°C: a terrifying plunge into a future where climate disruption will increase risk across the board.”
“Temperatures hit 20.4° [68.7F] making it the warmest March 21 on record [Netherlands].
“Weeronline reported that it was 20.4 degrees celsius at the weather station De Bilt at 1:10 p.m. According to the weather bureau, it is also the warmest March 21 since measurements began in 1901.”
Extraordinary warm night in the West with night minimums around +15C [59F] in Benelux. Maxes >25C in France and 24C in Germany (map); Dozens / Hundreds of records coming.”
“A warmer and more humid climate across European regions is promoting an increased prevalence of mycotoxins coming from fungi, according to an EEA briefing…
“The fungi toxins can disrupt hormones, weaken the immune system, damage the liver and kidneys, increase the risk of miscarriage, harm unborn children, and act as carcinogens.”
“Nothing like this has been seen in 130 years: Madrid shatters its historical rainfall records.
“Madrid has exceeded [this month] 200 l/m², a historic rainfall record in the city… To find the closest numbers to these we have to go back almost 30 years in time, to November 1997, when 198.4 l/m² were recorded. In addition, we must take into account that there are still 10 days left to close the month.”
“Storm Martinho arrives bringing more rain to Spain after Laurence leaves three deaths in its wake…
“…this Thursday Martinho, the fourth storm in just two weeks, enters from the west, which will also leave abundant rainfall until the weekend, with intense winds in some areas.”
“Plastic waste discovered at the Mediterranean’s deepest point.
“Plastic, glass, and metal debris have been found at the Calypso Deep, the Mediterranean’s deepest point, raising concerns about the extent of ocean pollution.”
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA: Temperatures up to 45C [113F] in Nigeria and Mali.
“42.6C Bidon; ALGERIA MARCH HOTTEST DAY IN HISTORY tie (from few days ago); More monthly records: 42.3 Bordji B. Mokhtar, 40.8 In Salah, 39.1 In Azoua.”
“Malawi’s women sand miners trapped in climate change dilemma.
“More women in Malawi turn to sand mining after drought, floods hit incomes but the practice is contributing heavily to environmental degradation, leaving communities even more vulnerable to the effects of climate change.”
“Ethiopia promises parliament [Renaissance] mega-dam inauguration within six months…
““In the next six months, we will cut a ribbon together,” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament… Egypt and Sudan have voiced concerns about its operation without a three-way agreement, fearing it could threaten their access to vital Nile waters.”
“Water conflicts are on the rise around the world, according to data from the Pacific Institute.
“In the first four years of this decade alone, there have been 785 recorded water conflicts worldwide. This is already 27 percent higher than the number of conflicts linked to water resources of the entire decade from 2010-2019.”
“Severe drought grips Israel: Kinneret drops, Jordan River at record low.
“Winter 2024-2025 one of warmest seen in decades, with Israel recording only 50% of average rainfall; as groundwater declines and Jordan River reaches record-low flow, authorities warn: ‘This trend is concerning’.”
“Tishreen Dam in Danger: Emergency efforts to prevent disaster [Syria]…
“The attacks launched by the Turkish occupation army and its mercenaries… have caused severe damage to the dam’s structure… Approximately 5 million people depend on the dam’s water, in addition to irrigating 200,000 hectares of agricultural land.”
“Water levels in dams around the capital have plunged and water rationing and power cuts are forecast for the summer as the rain-starved country wilts under a severe drought.”
“Water scarcity: Pakistan’s biggest reservoir almost at dead level…
“As per official correspondence, Sindh province is facing an alarming water crisis as the country’s reservoirs approach exhaustion due to exceptionally low rainfall during the current Rabi season.”
“Siberian Cities Set New [March] Temperature Records Amid Climate Concerns…
“Irkutsk reached 17.3 degrees, breaking its previous record of 12 degrees established in 2014. Meanwhile, Krasnoyarsk recorded 14.9 degrees, exceeding its prior maximum of 14.6 degrees from 2004.”
“MINIMUM temperatures locally above +10C like in Aginskoe and Horinsk (typical of July!) in the Yakutia highlands, records destroyed by 5/6C. In MONGOLIA minimums up to +5C and records including +3.2 Dadal, 3.5 Khalkh Gol, 3.8 Dashbalbar.”
“With the recent significant warming in temperature, the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River, which had been frozen for five months, has completely thawed.
“Next week, China will usher in a record-breaking heat wave in March!
“From March 24～26, many places in central & eastern China will usher in the earliest 30C or even 35C [95F] in history, and hundreds of weather stations are expected to break the warmest record in March!”
“Glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh [Himalayan India] are melting at an accelerated pace, posing serious threats to the region’s water security, agriculture and ecological balance, noted geologist Prof Shakeel Romshoo said on Friday…
“Experts have called for eco-friendly tourism to reduce environmental stress on glaciers.”
“Andhra Pradesh reels under mid-March heatwave [SE India]…
“Since mid-March, multiple mandals have been facing daily heatwaves, with the highest temperatures recorded at 42.7°C on March 18 and 42.3°C on March 19.”
“Record heat continues in the Indian island of Amini Divi, in the Lakshadweep Islands.
“The minimum temperature today was 28.6C tying its record of March hottest night again… Male in the Maldives did it again 33.8C today, tying its hottest March day in history, set in 2024.”
“More than 13,000 people evacuated in Malaysia’s floods hit Johor state. Emergency teams continue support as rains show no signs of stopping…
“Floodwaters have risen to dangerous levels in nine rivers, including Sungai Lenik, Sungai Pulai and Sungai Skudai, with continuous rain since March 19 causing major traffic congestion and road closures.”
“Rain Soaks Singapore as Scientists Worry About ‘Burst Flooding’…
“…burst flooding [are] urban deluges caused by intense, short-duration rainfall of more than 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) in 5 minutes. Burst flooding is so called because it is primarily linked to cloudbursts, which is when an entire cloud suddenly discharges its water content… the number of cloudburst events increased by over 5% per year from 2017 to 2023.”
“Giant sunfish washes up on Western Australia’s southern coast…
“Mr Fowler, who is also a marine ecologist, said he was surprised to see one this far south… Mr Fowler said this fish’s death could be linked to recent marine heatwave events along WA’s coast.”
“Perth to experience late-season heatwave not seen for 40 years.
“While Perth is no stranger to intense bouts of heat during summer, March is typically a time of year when temperatures start to moderate in southwestern Australia. This March, however, is showing no signs of leaving summer behind…”
“Three Marine heat waves surround a small and fading cool pool of water (Nino 3+4 area). More heat records in the past weeks include the March highest minimums of Honolulu, HAWAII with 76F (5th) and Pohnpei, MICRONESIA with 82F (several days).”
“Heavy rainfall caused the Pilcomayo River to overflow, affecting dozens of communities in Argentina’s Salta Province, south Bolivia, and Paraguay, according to local news reports.
“Footage from Gota del Chaco shows the overflown river in Villa Montes, Bolivia, on March 16 and 17.”
“Glaciers on Borrowed Time: Capturing Data from Vanishing Ice in Bolivia…
“Where thick blue ice once filled the valley, bare rock now juts out like exposed bone. Year by year, the Western Huayna Potosí Glacier thins and retreats upslope at an annual rate of approximately 24 meters.”
“Trekking to Colombia’s melting glaciers on the ‘Climate Change Trail’.
““We have to walk a bit further each time we come up here,” says Wilson Blanco, leading us over Colombia’s icy roof. That’s the gag among the El Cocuy mountain guides: as the glaciers recede…”
“‘Leave now’: Polk County wildfire triples in 8 hours; fires burn over 2,000 acres [NC]…
“As of 5:30 p.m. on March 21, the Deep Woods Fire near Holbert Cove Road jumped to 1,102 acres with no containment, N.C. Forest Service spokesperson Jeremy Waldrop confirmed. This means the fire more than tripled in size over the course of eight hours…”
“‘Don’t call it zombie deer disease’: scientists warn of ‘global crisis’ as infections spread across the US…
“The contagious and always-fatal neurodegenerative disorder CWD infects the cervid family that includes deer, elk, moose and, in higher latitudes, reindeer. There is no vaccine or treatment.”
“It’s been a winter to remember for many of us in Michigan and one ‘Up North’ city [Gaylord] just broke its all-time snowfall record for the season.
“According to the Detroit Free Press, the National Weather Service office (located just a few miles south of the city) broke its record at 149.5 inches of snowfall from December 2024 – February 2025. That tops the 2016-2017 winter record by a half inch.”
“Exceptionally mild temperatures in Newfoundland and Labrador up to 19.5C [67.1F] at Lake Harbour with monthly record smashed at Daniel’s Harbour with 17.4C.”
“Vanishing snow and ice are revealing garbage on the ground across the Maritimes… Scotian Shores – a volunteer group …removed nearly 40 thousand pounds of debris this year with hundreds of cleanups still to come.”
“The annual minimum has likely passed – “On March 1, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its minimum extent of 1.98 million square kilometers (764,000 square miles).
“It tied for second lowest extent with 2022 and 2024 in the 47-year satellite record.” [Zack Labe]
““Not silver bullets”: COP30 CEO downplays impact of yearly climate summits.
“The world expects too much from the annual COP climate summits, said the CEO of COP30 to be held in Brazil this November, stressing the importance of implementing climate action all year round…”
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“The world’s climate is in uncharted territory, warns major report.
“Unprecedented levels of ocean heat, ice melt and sea level rise are among the many key measures of climate change setting alarming records in recent years, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the Global Climate report for 2024.”
“Flooding in the Sahara, Amazon tributaries drying and warming tipping over 1.5°C – 2024 broke all the wrong records…
“Attribution studies found a link between climate change and disasters such as Hurricane Helene, which left a trail of destruction in the southeastern United States, and the unprecedented flooding in Africa’s arid Sahel region.”
““That’s never happened before,” said Chris Hewitt, the director of the W.M.O.’s climate services division. It marks the first time since record keeping began that all of the 10 hottest years have fallen within the most recent decade.”
“The rate of global warming has more than doubled… and the rate of Atmospheric Heat Content increase has quadrupled! This should be your main takeaway from the new WMO report.” [Leon Simons]
“”The rate of ocean warming [= 90% of global warming] over the past two decades, 2005–2024, is more than twice that observed over the period 1960–2005.”” [WMO]
“New Study Reinforces Worries About Pulses of Rapid Sea Level Rise.
“An analysis of peat layers at the bottom of the North Sea shows how fast sea level rose during the end of the last ice age, when Earth was warming at a similar rate as today… Salt water is also infiltrating fresh water supplies.
“Saltwater contamination in freshwater systems is on the rise…
“As seawater creeps further into coastlines, salt threatens to pollute the freshwater reserves that people depend on. But this brine isn’t just coming from the ocean: New research shows freshwater ecosystems are facing widespread dual threats of salt contamination from the sea and land, made worse by climate change.”
“We are on track for another record ice loss year in the Alps, especially in the eastern Alps, where Silvretta provisonnal mass balance is 2.6 SD below 2010-2020 average!
“Warm Temperatures Bring Ice Melt and Flooding to Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region.
“Unseasonably warm weather triggered ice breakups and flooding in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region, located in the Ural Mountains… Images and videos showed rescue crews using inflatable boats to transport people and animals through flooded streets.”
“So far in this monster heatwave, which is sweeping through 3 continents, 7 countries had their earliest 30C [86F] in history: Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan & Kazakhstan.
“And 10 had their March hottest night nationally!”
“UNBELIEVABLE – insane mind blowing MINIMUM 19.3C [66.7F] in the highlands of ARMENIA at Idjevan; ARMENIA HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY IN MARCH + APRIL and for Idjevan for ALL SPRING.
“The drought of recent years had already placed pressure on farmers to continue their operations, but the unexpected disruption at Mavrokolympos reservoir now risks becoming their death knell, growers emphasised.”
“Deadly flash floods hit south of Spain with entire towns submerged and cars swept off motorways as rescue operation gets underway…
“The country is bracing for the arrival of another storm, dubbed Martinho, on Thursday – the fourth to sweep across the country in less than two weeks.”
“The Odeleite Dam, in Castro Marim, in the Algarve, was the target of a temporary reservoir spillway in order to safely discharge excess flows this morning… the Government announced, in Faro, that restrictions on water consumption in the Algarve will be eased…”
“Climate change is fuelling a mental health crisis in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions…
“”Adolescents in Androy, southern Madagascar, speak of famine, fear, and futures stolen by drought and sandstorms,” says co-author Dr Nambinina Rasolomalala from the Catholic University of Madagascar.”
“Sixteen people died in Mozambique and one in Madagascar after Cyclone Jude pivoted through the region last week, according to the latest European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) report.
“More than 130 people were injured while four were recorded missing as of March 18.”
“‘It was beautiful’: Mount Kenya’s glaciers melting away…
“Charles Kibaki Muchiri traced the water trickling across the surface of the Lewis Glacier with his fingers, illustrating how quickly climate change is melting the huge ice blocks off of Africa’s second-highest mountain.”
“Farmers battle monkey invasion as climate crisis worsens [Kenya].
“In Homa Bay’s Ngoya Village, farmers arm themselves each morning with slingshots, catapults, and vigilant dogs. Their preparations suggest an impending battle—and in many ways, it is.”
“Conservation groups say the growing human population, combined with drought and resource scarcity linked to climate change, are increasingly causing people and elephants to compete for things like space, food and water.”
“The Jordan Valley Authority declares a state of emergency and warns of flash floods…
“All necessary measures have been taken by activating the emergency plan in all its departments in the northern, central and southern Jordan Valley, in addition to the Control Directorate and all its affiliated sites.”
“The intense heat along the Karnataka coast has severely impacted the fishing industry, with nearly 80% of fishing boats remaining idle on the shore… The heatwave has also affected deep-sea trawlers, with ice blocks now melting within eight days instead of the usual 12, forcing early returns to port.”
“Ganderbal’s ‘Contaminated Springs’, After Badhal Tragedy, Trigger Fears Amidst Looming Water Crisis [Jammu and Kashmir, India]…
“Of the 40 natural springs tested, 37 of them were found to be contaminated with dangerous bacteria… When asked about the reasons of contamination, Beigh contends that is mainly due to an unprecedented dry spell and climate change.”
“It’s not just in Europe that winter has gone! This is Annapurna, Nepal (4130 m) yesterday!
“After a record dry winter, first sherpa teams discovered a virtually snow free mountain… while it is usually considered as a dangerous 8000er because of avalanches!”
“Japan’s record snow in February attributed to global warming…
“Global warming contributed to record snowfall in northern and eastern Japan in February, increasing the amount of snow by up to 10%… The country experienced an unusually harsh winter, with heavy precipitation in wide areas this year. Last year, it had its hottest year on record.”
“Singapore rolls out cooling measures as heatwave response plan unveiled.
“Singaporeans will have access to air-conditioned cooling spaces in community centres, residents’ committees, and selected indoor sports halls during extreme heat conditions, as part of a national heatwave response plan.”
“A northeastern Queensland town [Townsville] has recorded its heaviest rainfall this century, and wettest wet season in recorded history, as schools and roads were closed while shopping centre carparks saw flash flooding…
“Receiving a total of 301.4mm [12 inches] of rain on Wednesday morning, the northeastern Queensland town was drenched and partly underwater.”
“Andean glaciers have shrunk more than ever before in the entire Holocene…
“These findings are likely to resonate beyond the scientific community, as they strongly support the lawsuit filed by a Peruvian farmer against the energy company RWE, which has returned to court this week.”
“Tonight in GUYANA, the southern Amazon village of Lethem, near the Brazilian border, had a minimum temperature of 25.3C [77.5F], the highest ever recorded in March.”
“Rains wreak havoc in La Guaira and revive fear 25 years after the landslide [Venezuela]…
“…trees fell, and several vehicles were swept away by the floodwaters… a situation that revived fear and set off alarm bells among the population that suffered a massive landslide in December 1999 that caused more than 2,000 deaths…”
“Toxic Algae Bloom Threatens Marine Life in Los Angeles County.
“Wildlife officials have issued a warning about a toxic algae bloom affecting marine mammals along the beaches of Los Angeles County… The alert follows months of increased strandings of sea lions, dolphins, and other marine mammals, which are suffering from domoic acid poisoning.”
“Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US.
“Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires.”
“Methane, the main component of natural gas, was targeted by the IRA because it is considered a planet-warming gas about 28 times more potent than CO2. During the oil and gas drilling process, companies often burn off or vent some of the gas rather than capturing it for sale.”
“An early-warning system for climate ‘tipping points’ is an awful idea…
“Even if we identify the timing of a tipping point and have better pinned down the consequences, what then? An EWS is only one element of an emergency management plan that must also encompass mitigation (if feasible) and response.”
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“Big Banks Quietly Prepare for Catastrophic Warming.
“WOW. File this under “unprecedented as far back as observations go.” 
“Yesterday in New York/La Guardia… 3:51 pm: 79°F/26.1°C; 4:51 pm: 51°F/10.6C… The station dropped 28°F/15.5°C in 1 hour, the greatest since records began! [Thierry Goose]
“Hundreds of thousands of eastern Canadians face power outages due to ice storm…
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).” [Zack Labe]
“Arctic Alarm: Thinning Ice Could Tip Global Ocean Currents Into Chaos,
“March 2025 was the sunniest and driest in the Dutch record books…
“Early heat wave hits Europe—many areas 8°C above normal. Even Scotland will see temps 8°C higher than average this week at some point. 
“Serbia: Climate change bringing new diseases to greenhouses.
“Severe storms cause flooding and destruction on Greek islands of Mykonos and Paros…
“A violent hailstorm transforms Martano [southern Italy] into a carpet of ice…
“Spain’s capital, Madrid, has recorded 920% of its average March rainfall, with 230mm [I believe this made it its wettest month on record; records going back to 1893]. 
“Morocco’s economic growth slows as drought, locusts deplete farmland.
“Locust swarms spread across central and northern Libya…
“NORTH AFRICA RECORD HEAT:
“EXTREME HEAT BETWEEN AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST:
“Heatwave cuts strawberry, mango yields in Maharashtra by 50% [India]…
“RECORD HEAT IN INDIAN SUBCONTINENT; Endless record heat all 2025 and it’s just getting worse.
“Nepal farmers abandon fields as severe drought takes toll…
“Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu…
“Climate Change Extends Korea’s Wildfire Risk By 120 Days…
“South Korea’s wildfire-devastated ecosystem may take a century to recover.
“Vietnam strengthens forest fire response in Tuyen Quang following March fires…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT ALLOVER THE TROPICS. From the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, March record heat keep falling everywhere. Here some islands:
“Australia Braces for a Deadly Viral Threat Spurred by Cyclone Alfred…
“More than 100,000 head of livestock estimated lost during flooding in outback Queensland.
“Rain records to fall in Queensland with Townsville to set new annual high – in April…
“EXCEPTIONAL COLD IN ANTARTICA:
“Alto Paraguay Regional Government declares emergency due to flooding isolating its territory.
“Severe Flooding Hits São Paulo And ABC Paulista Region [Brazil].
“Emergency in Colombia: Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Cali.
“Recent flooding in Port-de-Paix [Haiti] highlights the urgency of climate disorder and its uneven impacts in Haiti…
“The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy.
“BRUTAL HEAT IN MEXICO:
“A wildfire raging through California’s Eastern Sierra region has scorched 1,000 acres and triggered evacuations across multiple counties.
“EXTRAORDINARY WARM NIGHT IN EASTERN USA:
“A ‘Broiling’ Hot Summer Is Ahead For Most Of U.S., Forecasts Predict…
“Yes, your allergies are getting worse. It’s the worst allergy season ever. Again. Just like last year…
“The U.S. beekeeping industry is in crisis over the shocking and unexplained deaths of hundreds of millions of bees over the last eight months. 
“Butterflies: Magnificent Victims of Intense Climate Change…
“Nearly 1 in 3 Studied Fungi Threatened With Extinction From Deforestation, Climate Change…
“Global sea surface temperatures continue to be the 2nd hottest on record.
“Global warming of more than 3°C this century may wipe 40% off the world’s economy, new analysis reveals… [A broader analysis than most yet still too narrowly focused thus optimistic]
“Reconsidering Sovereignty Amid the Climate Crisis…
“Global Sea Ice Hits a New Low… [as]
“Arctic sea ice has recorded its smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47 years ago, new data reveals.
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).”
“The Truth About Trump’s Greenland Campaign. When the president talks about security in the Arctic, he’s talking about climate change…
“Swirling polar vortex linked to deadly cluster of storms in 2022, say UK scientists…
“Excessive rain from March 24 to 28 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to high river levels, flooding and landslides.
“Extreme weather, climate crisis endanger Mediterranean diet…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 40C [104F].
“RECORD HEAT IN CENTRAL AFRICA:
“Faith and Heat: Fasting in Nigeria’s rising temperatures…
“African banks back oil export pipeline despite climate commitments…
“Delhi’s Temperature Swings Over The Years; Raise Climate Change Alarm…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN INDIAN SUBCONTINENT; Hundreds of March records smashed:
“Nepal’s glaciers are retreating faster than ever…
“March Brings Record Highs, Sudden Lows to China…
“JAPAN EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE – Insane mind blowing MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 25.3 [77.5F] Iriomote Island.
“Northern Thailand battles raging wildfires as air pollution soars to hazardous levels.
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN SE ASIA – Hottest night in history at Manokwari INDONESIA; Tmin 27.3C.
“Small town flown out as ‘dynamic’ flooding hits large parts of Queensland…
“INSANE AUTUMN HEAT IN AUSTRALIA:
“While Patagonia hit 31C+. cold air moved north in South America.
“Hail and wind storm: shocking images from Rosario and the region [Argentina]…
“Love motels and converted ferries: How Brazil is racing to get ready for COP30…
“Chile’s Megadrought is a Wake-Up Call for Global Water Governance…
“Extreme weather impacts cascading ‘from the Andes to the Amazon’…
“El Salvador is on fire: raging fires consume markets and hundreds of hectares…
“At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas.
“The 1930s Dust Bowl is infamous in American history—and we could be heading for another one…
“Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US…
“Fire danger concerns in the wildfire-ravaged Carolinas set to continue as more than 12,000 acres burn…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN CENTRAL USA; Up to 90F+ [32C] in Nebraska and Iowa, 87F Minnesota (highest in 115 years in March for the State). Dozens of March records:
“Earth’s storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it’s especially bad for farming… 
“We risk becoming desensitised to the dramatic headlines warning of a food shortage disaster. But it’s all true…
“Quakers say London police arrested six people at meeting on climate change, Gaza.
“Supporters of the climate group Just Stop Oil have announced that, after three years of disruptive protests, they are ending their campaign of civil resistance…
“As the amount of heat accumulation in the Earth tripled, we should expect rapid global warming.
“The Unseen Accelerators of Climate Change and The Final Unravelling…
“BREAKING @ NASA – The most important graph in the world is going up again.
“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
“Breaking News! Code Yikes! Arctic sea-ice extent is once again back to lowest on record for the date, as of Mar. 25, 2025.
“Canada races to secure its Arctic frontier in face of changing climate…
“Pacific Oysters Push East: Invasive Species Breach Baltic Barrier.
“Shifts in subtropical North Atlantic Ocean expected over the next decade…
“Scotland’s ‘tropical garden’ with warmer temperatures and rare flowers…
“Torrential Rains Turn Dubrovnik’s Adriatic Waters Light Brown…
“Over 150 thousand Bulgarians are on water regime 3 months before summer…
“The Spanish holiday hotspot of Malaga turned white after a freak winter storm covered parts of the region in a blanket of hail and snow amid a spell of wild weather in the country.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN LIBYA. On March 23rd,insanely hot night in the capital Tripoli Essbea, South Tripoli had a crazy minimum temperature of 27.3C [81.1F] – HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN LIBYA HISTORY.
“Three dead as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Cross River [Nigeria].
“Seven dead as floods sweep through Kampala, Uganda.
“The Indus River System Authority has warned [Pakistan] is set to face a significant 43% water shortfall in April due to a below-normal snowfall, declining river inflows, and a dry summer forecast…
“All schools in Andhra implement ‘Water Bell’ to combat heatwave [eastern India].
“ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN CHINA 42 DEGREES [107.6F] IN MARCH.
“China’s glacier area shrinks by 26% over six decades due to global warming…
“HISTORIC IN JAPAN – HOTTEST MARCH DAY IN MAINLAND JAPAN; 30.3 [86.5F] Ume & Takanabe. Almost 200 records smashed!
“A report on climate change in Japan released on March 26 warns that if temperatures continue to rise significantly, the nation could experience once-in-a-century heat waves annually.
“Severe Weather Hits Western Japan With Record Rainfall.
“CRAZY IN KOREA Nearly 30C – NATIONAL MARCH RECORD SMASHED [again] 29.6 [85.3F] Jeonju…
“South Korea wildfires become biggest on record as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis…
“Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s tradition of making fish sauce…
“A brief episode of sudden and torrential rain that fell on Tuesday evening resulted in several areas hit by flash flood, here, causing alarm to villagers as well as the relevant authorities [Ranau, Malaysia].
“Methane emissions from Queensland mine may be gross underestimates, UN research finds…
“Experienced farmer reckons Tasman’s drought is worst he’s seen…
“Brazil prepares for third year of drought, wildfires in the Amazon…
“Central Andes free of snow! (33-35°S).
“Bolivia declares emergency after floods kill over 50.
“CARIBBEAN RECORD HEAT:
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN MEXICO: 45C/113F.
“US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front…
“Southern Colorado’s ‘dismal’ snowpack has water managers worried.
“99 Degrees? In March?! Phoenix Shatters a Heat Record…
“Wildfires threaten North Carolina and South Carolina areas still recovering from hurricane…
“‘We’re not preparing’: As Trump officials vow to eliminate FEMA, the agency is already in turmoil…
“‘We are not in crisis’: chair of IPCC climate body to AFP…
“Climate change drives surge in global energy demand.
“Forecasts show that March 2025 will be about 1.6°C above the pre-industrial ‘Paris’ baseline.
“Breaking News! Code Yikes! After losing over 240,000 km² in the last 3 days, I’m calling the Arctic sea-ice extent maximum for this year. 
“Floating wood could help us refreeze the Arctic seas…
“Severe Flooding Hits Siberia, Prompting Evacuations.
“Flooding is expected to wash away the warmest spring equinox in more than 50 years as thunderstorms traditionally associated with summer are brought forward by climate change, the UK Met Office said.
“HISTORIC WARMTH IN THE NETHERLANDS – Tmin 12.9C [55.2F] Eindhoven is HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN NETHERLANDS HISTORY…
“Drought Leads To More Than 80 Wildfires In The Netherlands…
“Swiss scientists hope to save biggest glacier in the Alps even as ice loss accelerates…
“Climate change poses growing threat to Greece’s forestland: Study…
“Powerful flooding on the Tajo River destroyed a historic bridge in Talavera de la Reina [Spain].
“Drought-hit Morocco to extend wheat import subsidies to year-end.
“UNBELIEVABLE HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA.
“‘Millions of Iraqis Face Clean Drinking Water Challenges,’ UNICEF.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN CENTRAL ASIA:
“Pakistan’s cotton crop is facing significant challenges due to severe water shortages in dams and the unavailability of certified seeds.
“Intense thunderstorms hit Odisha, India, leaving 2 dead, 67 injured and over 600 homes damaged…
“The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre [India] has officially confirmed that Dharwad recorded a scorching 41.7°C [107.1F], marking the highest temperature ever recorded in the district…
“The silent toll of extreme heat on child growth in Bangladesh…
“Another view of Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal (4,130 m) showing the mountain snow-free and bare as ever…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN CHINA. Records destroyed by up to 5C margin (Chengshan) and it’s nothing to what it’s coming.
“EXTRAORDINARY DAY IN THE KOREAS – 28.5 GUMI [83.3F] is HOTTEST MARCH DAY IN KOREA HISTORY
“South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named.
“Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate in at least 2 areas…
“Unusually warm air is spreading over Japan. 
“HISTORIC HEAT IN THAILAND:
“Bali Endures Extreme Weather With Significant Local Impact…
“‘Inland lakes’ as Queensland’s western outback drenched with a year’s worth of rain.
“[Queensland] Residents in the fire ant suppression zone are pleading for more support as numbers of nests and bites “explode” after Cyclone Alfred.
“Ningaloo and Great Barrier Reef hit by ‘profoundly distressing’ simultaneous coral bleaching events…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN AUSTRALIA:
“Dozens of fires fueled by strong winds raged across southern Chile Monday, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and farmland and damaging several homes…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN THE CARIBBEANS – 32.2 [90F] Saba (Dutch Caribbean) Hottest March day in history.
“Giant hail battered Kerrville in south central Texas on Sunday, March 23.
“With Fewer Weather Balloons, People in US Heartland Will Be Less Prepared for Tornado Season…
“Family hit for 3rd time, 2 tornadoes crossed paths in mid-March outbreak.
“Evacuation orders across North Carolina as wildfires burn uncontained…
“From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather.
“Climate warming and heat waves are accelerating global lake deoxygenation, study finds…
“We are in the middle of a climate apocalypse. But do we really care?
“Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis…
“Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN.
“Glaciers give way to new coasts [Arctic].
“Greenland might open a vast uranium deposit to mining. Locals say it could alter their way of life…
“Huge wildfires swept across Scotland yesterday as temperatures soared to be 9C hotter than Madrid.
“Pictures show terrifying scale of Gwynedd wildfire [Wales] seen for miles around…
“What would France look like at +4°C?
“Temperatures hit 20.4° [68.7F] making it the warmest March 21 on record [Netherlands].
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN EUROPE.
“A warmer and more humid climate across European regions is promoting an increased prevalence of mycotoxins coming from fungi, according to an EEA briefing…
“Swiss glaciers volume loss since 2000:
“Nothing like this has been seen in 130 years: Madrid shatters its historical rainfall records.
“Storm Martinho arrives bringing more rain to Spain after Laurence leaves three deaths in its wake…
“Plastic waste discovered at the Mediterranean’s deepest point.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA: Temperatures up to 45C [113F] in Nigeria and Mali.
“Malawi’s women sand miners trapped in climate change dilemma.
“Ethiopia promises parliament [Renaissance] mega-dam inauguration within six months…
“Water conflicts are on the rise around the world, according to data from the Pacific Institute. 
“Severe drought grips Israel: Kinneret drops, Jordan River at record low.
“Tishreen Dam in Danger: Emergency efforts to prevent disaster [Syria]…
“Can’t wash, can’t farm: Iranians battle ‘water bankruptcy’…
“Water scarcity: Pakistan’s biggest reservoir almost at dead level…
“HISTORIC EVENT: 32 [89.6F] DEGREES IN KAZAKHSTAN.
“Siberian Cities Set New [March] Temperature Records Amid Climate Concerns…
“RECORD WARM NIGHT IN SIBERIA AND MONGOLIA:
“With the recent significant warming in temperature, the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River, which had been frozen for five months, has completely thawed.
“Next week, China will usher in a record-breaking heat wave in March! 
“Glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh [Himalayan India] are melting at an accelerated pace, posing serious threats to the region’s water security, agriculture and ecological balance, noted geologist Prof Shakeel Romshoo said on Friday…
“Andhra Pradesh reels under mid-March heatwave [SE India]…
“Climate change spares none, as the paddy cultivators of Tamil Nadu [southernmost India] are quickly discovering. 
“Record heat continues in the Indian island of Amini Divi, in the Lakshadweep Islands.
“More than 13,000 people evacuated in Malaysia’s floods hit Johor state. Emergency teams continue support as rains show no signs of stopping…
“Rain Soaks Singapore as Scientists Worry About ‘Burst Flooding’…
“Giant sunfish washes up on Western Australia’s southern coast…
“Perth to experience late-season heatwave not seen for 40 years.
“PACIFIC ISLANDS RECORD HEAT:
“Heavy rainfall caused the Pilcomayo River to overflow, affecting dozens of communities in Argentina’s Salta Province, south Bolivia, and Paraguay, according to local news reports.
“Glaciers on Borrowed Time: Capturing Data from Vanishing Ice in Bolivia…
“Trekking to Colombia’s melting glaciers on the ‘Climate Change Trail’.
“A wildfire northeast of Houston prompted evacuations as high winds rake the area, while another blaze outside of Miami has South Florida on edge…
“‘Leave now’: Polk County wildfire triples in 8 hours; fires burn over 2,000 acres [NC]…
“‘Don’t call it zombie deer disease’: scientists warn of ‘global crisis’ as infections spread across the US…
“It’s been a winter to remember for many of us in Michigan and one ‘Up North’ city [Gaylord] just broke its all-time snowfall record for the season.
“RECORD WARMTH IN EASTERN CANADA:
“Melting ice reveals trash in Maritimes.
“The annual minimum has likely passed – “On March 1, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its minimum extent of 1.98 million square kilometers (764,000 square miles).
“The latest 12-month running mean global temperature anomaly… No further explanation needed.#
““Not silver bullets”: COP30 CEO downplays impact of yearly climate summits.
“The world’s climate is in uncharted territory, warns major report.
“Flooding in the Sahara, Amazon tributaries drying and warming tipping over 1.5°C – 2024 broke all the wrong records…
“Earth’s 10 Hottest Years Have Been the Last 10…
“The rate of global warming has more than doubled… and the rate of Atmospheric Heat Content increase has quadrupled! This should be your main takeaway from the new WMO report.” [Leon Simons]
“Preliminary data suggests that the global average increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration in 2024 will be a record.
“New Study Reinforces Worries About Pulses of Rapid Sea Level Rise.
“Saltwater contamination in freshwater systems is on the rise…
“We are on track for another record ice loss year in the Alps, especially in the eastern Alps, where Silvretta provisonnal mass balance is 2.6 SD below 2010-2020 average! 
“Warm Temperatures Bring Ice Melt and Flooding to Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region.
“So far in this monster heatwave, which is sweeping through 3 continents, 7 countries had their earliest 30C [86F] in history: Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan & Kazakhstan.
“UNBELIEVABLE – insane mind blowing MINIMUM 19.3C [66.7F] in the highlands of ARMENIA at Idjevan; ARMENIA HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY IN MARCH + APRIL and for Idjevan for ALL SPRING.
“Paphos banana plantations faces existential threat amid water crisis, growers warn [Cyprus]…
“Deadly flash floods hit south of Spain with entire towns submerged and cars swept off motorways as rescue operation gets underway…
“Heavy rain opens floodgates in Algarve dams.
“Double record in the Sahara town of Tamanrasset, ALGERIA. 33.9C [93F] Hottest March day in history and Tmin 21.6C Hottest March night.
“SOUTH AFRICA FIERCE HEAT WAVE – one after another, heat waves keep sweeping the West of the country with hot berg winds and temperatures >40C [104F].
“Climate change is fuelling a mental health crisis in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions…
“Sixteen people died in Mozambique and one in Madagascar after Cyclone Jude pivoted through the region last week, according to the latest European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) report.
“‘It was beautiful’: Mount Kenya’s glaciers melting away…
“Farmers battle monkey invasion as climate crisis worsens [Kenya].
“Kenyans grapple with elephants destroying crops…
“The Jordan Valley Authority declares a state of emergency and warns of flash floods…
“Relentless record heat in INDIA:
“Heatwave Hits Karnataka’s Fishing Industry: Boats Docked, Prices Soar.
“Ganderbal’s ‘Contaminated Springs’, After Badhal Tragedy, Trigger Fears Amidst Looming Water Crisis [Jammu and Kashmir, India]…
“It’s not just in Europe that winter has gone! This is Annapurna, Nepal (4130 m) yesterday!
“Japan’s record snow in February attributed to global warming…
“Singapore rolls out cooling measures as heatwave response plan unveiled.
“Climate crisis hampers agriculture in Papua New Guinea…
“A northeastern Queensland town [Townsville] has recorded its heaviest rainfall this century, and wettest wet season in recorded history, as schools and roads were closed while shopping centre carparks saw flash flooding…
“ALMOST 40 DEGREES IN CENTRAL CHILE – this month of March has been exceptional in South America smashing thousands of records.
“Andean glaciers have shrunk more than ever before in the entire Holocene…
“More record heat all over the tropics.
“Rains wreak havoc in La Guaira and revive fear 25 years after the landslide [Venezuela]…
“Toxic Algae Bloom Threatens Marine Life in Los Angeles County.
“A huge wildfire shut down the main artery into the Florida Keys on Tuesday. 
“A powerful dust storm swept through central New Mexico on Tuesday, causing multiple crashes and poor visibility, according to local media reports.
“Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US.
“Trump Signs New Law To Block US Methane Fee…
“Only 15 countries have met the latest Paris agreement deadline. Is any nation serious about tackling climate change?
“An early-warning system for climate ‘tipping points’ is an awful idea…