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“Global surface temperatures continue to impress this year at 2nd hottest on record, with the latest data point (from March 14, 2025) once again at 1.70°C above the pre-industrial baseline.
“Yesterday’s global sea-surface temperature of 21.05°C was about 4.62 standard deviations above the 1982-2011 mean …or about 1-in-520,000 just by chance [and second only behind 2024].
“I expect temperatures to reach their seasonal peak in roughly 2 weeks.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).” [Zack Labe]
• about 480,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 870,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,290,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,810,000 km² below the 1980s mean
“Permafrost Melt Posing ‘Significant Risks’ To Arctic Regions’ Communities.
“As the frozen ground warms, roads, houses, and infrastructure are collapsing… Water sources are becoming polluted, while food security is at risk due to changes in hunting and fishing patterns. Additionally, thawing permafrost is releasing long-trapped pollutants and potentially harmful bacteria and viruses…”
“The Barents Sea is undergoing rapid environmental changes as warmer waters push the ice further north, altering the delicate balance of its marine ecosystem.
“Recent research from marine scientists highlights how these shifts are affecting capelin (lodde) and polar cod, two key species in the region, with significant implications for the wider food chain.”
“March National records destroyed. Virtually 100% of South Balkans, Moldova, East Ukraine, CS West Russia had their March hottest nights in history, many above April and some SPRING RECORDS…
“Earliest 30C in history in Serbia, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.”
“Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop, marking the third consecutive year of drought. The situation has become even more critical after a fire destroyed the Paphos desalination plant.”
“Greece is riding a weather “rollercoaster”, with weekend temperatures spiking to a record high for March, just ahead of a forecast bout of snow and frost, meteorologists said on Sunday.”
“…all the data suggests that this March will probably be the wettest on record, and judging by the sheer number of rainy days we’ve had so far this month, it seems almost certain this will be the case even if it’s sunny for the rest of March.”
“Experts: Recent Rainfall Does Not End Crisis, Drought Is Part of Morocco’s History…
“According to official data, dam filling rates have improved from 26% last year to approximately 35% today, alleviating immediate concerns about water scarcity. However, this improvement falls significantly short of the 68% filling rate recorded in 2018, indicating that Morocco’s water crisis is far from resolved.”
“Tunisia on alert as desert locusts cross from Libya…
“Equipment and pesticides have been deployed… Strong winds have already carried locust swarms from Libya into Algeria and Tunisia, triggering concern in the region over the potential for further outbreaks.”
“This glacier sits atop an African mountain – and threatens the remote villages who depend on it [Uganda]…
“…with a 5,109-metre highest summit, the Rwenzori mountains are home to one of only three remaining glaciers in Africa. The ice is melting at an increasing rate and by 2030, perhaps even earlier, there won’t be any left.”
“Mangla Dam hits dead level, power production halted.
“Pakistan’s water reservoirs have reached critical levels, with the Mangla Dam water level dropping to the “dead level,” leading to the suspension of hydroelectric power production, ARY News reported on Sunday.”
“Indonesia’s cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change.
“Cocoa farmers across Indonesia are working with businesses and other organizations to protect their crops from the impacts of climate change that have pushed cocoa prices to record levels.”
“Extreme weather leads to flooding, landslides in several regions [Indonesia]…
“Devastating floods triggered by relentless downpours have swept through several regions in recent days, affecting thousands of people and claiming several lives. In North Sumatra, a flash flood struck dozens of homes on Sunday in Parapat village…”
“Northern Queensland [Australia] is in the firing line for rainfall totals exceeding triple digits through to the end of the week just a month after floodwaters subsided.
“The Bureau of Meteorology has forecasted rain extending across the tropical coast, inland to central Queensland and south towards Mackay.”
“Doctors on high alert as melioidosis death toll rises to 20 in Queensland.
“The death toll from melioidosis has hit 20 in Queensland following the death of an elderly man in Townsville. The soil-borne disease is associated with heavy rain and flooding.”
“Sydney has sweltered through its hottest March night on record in 149 years, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), with temperatures only dropping to 25.9 [78.6F] degrees Celsius.
“Mysterious sea foam on South Australian beaches reportedly leaves more than 100 surfers ill…
“Health authorities have closed Waitpinga and Parsons Beach, about 80km south of Adelaide, and say the foam could be due to a microalgal bloom driven by hot temperatures, still water, and an ongoing marine heatwave.”
“”The whales all exhibited the lowest levels of song when [marine heatwave] conditions were the worst,” but vocalized more when the heat relented, said John Ryan, an biological oceanographer at MBARI… “they are good ecosystem sentinels.”
“Chaos in Las Grutas [Argentina]: flooding and a car in the sea…
“After a day of extreme heat, the weather took an unexpected turn, with torrential rain that turned the streets of San Antonio Oeste , especially on the coast, into veritable rivers. This drastic change was warned by the National Meteorological Service (SMN).”
“Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in landmark climate case.
“A German court on Monday resumes hearing a landmark case brought by a Peruvian farmer who argues that the German energy giant RWE’s emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, increasing the flood risk to his home. The case could set a precedent for future climate litigation…”
“RECORD HEAT IN THE CARIBBEANS – Extreme heat continues unabated in Mexico (46C / 114.8F again!), Central America (39C on the Caribbean coast of Guatemala) and Caribbean.
“Historic: Minimum 27.0C in the CAYMAN ISLANDS – HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN HISTORY.”
“Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave at least 40 dead in the US with ‘staggering damage’.
“Missouri was the worst-hit area, where 12 people died. Governor Mike Kehoe said: “The scale of devastation across our state is staggering… “Hundreds of homes, schools, and businesses have been either destroyed or severely damaged.””
“After devastating Oklahoma blazes, more high fire risk in the Plains this week…
“Red flag warnings for imminent or ongoing wildfire threats are in place from the Texas-Mexico border to southern South Dakota, and then eastward to Iowa and Missouri. Portions of the high Plains are also under red flag and high wind warnings.”
“Wildfire fallout – insurers set to reassess risk, tighten policies in California…
“At least one expert told Insurance Business affirmed the California homeowner’s market is poised for a dramatic shift, with higher premiums, stricter policies, and fewer coverage options. At the same time, commercial properties will face increased scrutiny…”
“Southern Oregon soaked by record rainfall and widespread flooding after weekend storm.
“The National Weather Service reports parts of Douglas County saw record amounts of rain over a 24-hour period…. “It was a very wet event in a short amount of time, which really pushed the rivers… into moderate and major floods,” said Charles Smith, a meteorologist…”
“Quebec Faces Serious Flooding Following Thaw And Rainfall…
“Quebec is currently grappling with significant flooding as thawing temperatures and heavy rains wreak havoc across the regions. On March 17, 2025, various areas, including Drummondville and Beauceville, have had to implement emergency measures…”
“Stress from flooding so great it may increase risk of dementia, researchers warn…
“People whose properties have flooded have a 65 per cent higher risk of developing the disease in the next 12 months, a study in the journal Nature Communications Medicine has found.”
“Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease.
“Researchers have reported a link between cardiovascular issues and hot weather, forecasting that heart disease could double or triple in the next 25 years if current climate trends continue.”
“Is a warming climate putting people at risk of kidney disease?
“As global temperatures rise, chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) is increasingly affecting people, especially in regions like Central America and South Asia, where extreme heat is prevalent.”
“Climate Change is Dehydrating People’s Airways, Leading to Poor Lung Health.
“…researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when exposed to dry air, an occurrence expected to increase due to global warming. Inflammation in human airways is associated with such conditions as asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic cough.”
“Increasing pointers to climate change indirectly impacting tuberculosis rise.
“A hitherto underestimated and, therefore, understudied, aspect of global warming is its indirect impact on tuberculosis incidence and the potential of a double whammy to some of the poorest sections of society, say scientists.”
“UBS blames Credit Suisse acquisition as it delays climate targets by a decade…
“Banks and other large companies have been reassessing their commitment to climate goals following Donald Trump’s election as US president in November. Several Wall Street lenders, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, have quit the world’s largest climate alliance for banks in recent months.”
“Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, COP30 chief executive warns…
““Climate change is an accelerator of inequalities and poverty, and we know that the consequences of inequality and poverty can turn into wars in the future,” Ana Toni said.”
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“A quick update on the total climf&%kery that’s taking place.
“Through March 11th, 2025, the monthly average global surface temperature for March, 2025 is the hottest on record… The madness of this moment is going to end horrifically for most living creatures. And that is incredibly sad.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“So far this year (Jan. 1 – Mar. 12), the average global temperature is 1.67°C over the 1850-1900 IPCC pre-industrial average. For the year, 2024 was 1.60°C over the pre-industrial average.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“With two months of the year in, the chance that 2025 will be the warmest year on record in the Berkeley Earth dataset has increased from an estimated 6% at the start of the year to 38%.
“It is almost certain to be one of the three warmest years on record.” [Zeke Hausfather]
“The 365-day running average for global sea-ice extent is once again in “Gobsmacking bananas” territory, registering an average of 20,247,500 km² on March 12, 2025. How low will it go? The climate 8-ball says: “Sorry, my funding was cut.”” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).”
• about 500,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 990,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,380,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,910,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“Climate research into cloud barriers or Arctic refreezing is worth funding…
“Given current emission projections, it is likely that the world will reach 2C of warming. The only potential tool we have to reduce temperatures on a short timescale is solar geoengineering.”
“Europe’s Winter Storms Will Get Worse as Emissions Rise, Study Says.
“Global carbon emissions are amplifying a North Atlantic wind pattern that drives northern Europe’s biggest winter storms, new research shows… the cost of damage from weather- and climate-related disasters is expected to increase across Europe, the planet’s fastest-warming continent.”
“Storm Éowyn’s €500m toll on Irish forestry revealed by satellite imagery.
“Licensed owners urged to quickly clear felled trees as equivalent of almost 2½ times annual timber harvest brought down… The total value of last year’s forest harvest was €219 million, which indicates that the amount felled during Storm Éowyn could be worth more than €500 million.”
“The terrain is home to thousands of glaciers, including the range’s largest—the Great Aletsch Glacier… Aletsch has retreated more than 1,300 meters (4,300 feet) since 1984. It has also thinned, contributing to the glacier’s narrower appearance in the 2024 scene.”
“MOLDOVA MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY – Tmin 13.7C [56.7F] Bravicea.
“Nearly 100% of the stations broke their High Tmin records (even 3/4 times in a row). Today’s records: 13.7 Bravicea, 12.7 Kornesty, 11.9 Falesti, 11.6 Komrat, 11.0 Dubasari, 10.8 Soroca, 10.8 Ceadir Lunga, 10.7 Camenca.”
“Insane mid summer heat in TURKEY, CYPRUS AND GREECE. Dozens of tropical nights (Tmins >20C / 68F) all over Turkey; maxes >30C North, South, East and West…
“CYPRUS MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT Tmin 19.5C Paraklisia… Mind blowing MINIMUM temperature of 24.3C [75.7F] at Falasarna, Crete GREECE like in mid summer!”
“Italy on Red Alert as Torrential Rain Triggers Tuscan Floods.
“Thunderstorms packing torrential rains triggered flooding across a number of Italian cities, disrupting flights and forcing the authorities to close schools, markets and other public areas. Red alerts for extreme weather have been issued for Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna…”
“Rains flood the San Antón ravine and cause hailstorms in Gran Alacant [Spain]…
“Images captured in Gran Alacant show flooded streets, with vehicles affected by rising water and ice on the road. In the city of Elche, rainfall has also been significant, although with variability depending on the area.”
“Heavy rain in Spain has ended a four-year drought, filling reservoirs, causing floods and making the country the wettest in Europe this month.
“Images of dry, empty reservoirs exposing the remains of buildings long submerged have been replaced by video of sluice gates being reopened to release waters to prevent dams overflowing.”
“Kano residents struggle as heatwave intensifies amid Ramadan fasting [Nigeria]…
“The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a Heat Stress Watch, warning that temperatures will remain high throughout the week, with some regions in the North expected to reach a scorching 42°C [107.6F].”
“Age of “climate whiplash” puts residents of Africa’s fast-growing cities in danger.
“As global warming intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, cities with poor drainage and water systems are struggling to adapt and protect people, especially in the Global South.”
“Heavy Rains Cause Severe Flooding in Parts of Accra.
“A heavy downpour on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025 resulted in severe flooding along the Ofankor Barrier stretch of the N1 Highway in Accra, causing major traffic congestion and leaving numerous pedestrians stranded.”
“At least one dead after severe flooding in KZN [South Africa; more rain on the way].
” A woman’s body has been recovered from the mangled shell of her car in Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal. Her vehicle was swept away as she crossed a bridge on her way home from work on Thursday evening.”
“An important water source in Iraq’s southern province of Dhi Qar is drying up, affecting thousands of people and threatening biodiversity in the area…
“Internal displacement, loss of livestock, and declines in agriculture and fishing are among the most visible consequences… The water used to support around 60,000 people.”
“China’s hydro-hegemony, marked by its aggressive dam construction projects, has raised alarms in downstream nations, particularly India, which views Beijing’s water policies as a potential geopolitical threat. Similar power struggles are emerging between Ethiopia and Egypt and between Turkey and Iraq…”
“USAID’s Secret Afghan Canal Project Sparks Regional Water Crisis Fears…
“The canal, now 80% complete, diverts water from the Amu Darya River—threatening to deprive Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan of up to 10 cubic kilometers of water annually.”
“Major Reservoirs Running Dry in Telangana: Hyderabad Faces Drinking Water Shortage [Central India].
“Telangana is staring at a major water crisis as water levels in key irrigation projects, including Sripada Yellampalli, Sriram Sagar, and Nagarjuna Sagar, continue to decline. The looming shortage threatens not just agricultural output but also drinking water supply…”
“Heat waves hit Alphonso mango farmers in Konkan [Western India]…
“Mandar Khedkar, who has three orchards in Sangameshwar and Ratnagiri talukas of Ratnagiri district, says his mango trees have not seen any flowering or fruit formation post-December.”
“Southern Vietnam braces for continued heatwave, intense temperatures.
“Ho Chi Minh City and several southern provinces have been experiencing a widespread heatwave in recent days, with temperatures expected to rise further in the coming weeks.”
“Relentless record heat is sweeping 100% of the tropics, without any resemblance of any Nina pattern… Today it was another exceptional warm night: 26.2 [79.2F Catarman, Philippines New March record of highest minimum.”
“Schools and public facilities are closed as the Great Southern cleans up following flash flooding across the region on Thursday night with Albany [Western Australia] recording its highest single day of rainfall in history.
“Bob Tarr, from the Bureau of Meteorology, said the city recorded 126mm between 9am Thursday and 9am Friday.”
“Absolutely insane month with record heat in every State. Today extreme heat on the Southern coast: 44.8 [112.6F] Nullarbor; 44.7 Forrest; 44.6 Eucla… Warburton min 32.0 max. 43.8 Southern Hemisphere record heat level for mid March.”
“Horrific drought grips Victoria, thousands left to haul in water.
“Water tanks dry, households rationing drinking water, animals parched — this is the reality for thousands of Victorian families and farmers struggling through the worst drought seen in almost two decades.”
“Antibiotic found in ‘low levels’ in salmon material washing up on Tasmanian beaches.
“Fatty globules have been washing up on beaches in south-east Tasmania following a mass die-off of farmed salmon in the lower D’Entrecasteaux Channel… The EPA says it gives rise to “further questions” about the antibiotic’s presence in the broader environment.”
“Prices in Belém impact COP30 and local residents [Brazil]…
“With eight months remaining before the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30), the capital is already …grappling with a shortage of accommodation, rising lodging demand, and speculation in rental prices, which is also affecting local residents… The total number of visitors is estimated to reach up to 50,000 at the event’s peak.”
“Severe flooding in Bolivia destroys crops and homes.
“Heavy rainfall in Bolivia’s Viacha community has caused severe flooding, destroying crops, submerging homes, and impacting 6,000 people as rivers overflowed in the highlands.”
“Drivers could be seen navigating floodwater along a highway in Cuenca, in Ecuador’s Azuay Province, as rain battered parts of the country on Thursday, March 13.”
“Crabbing season keeps getting shorter due to climate change and the overlap between fisheries and whale feeding grounds [California]…
“Dungeness crab is a California classic… But in recent years, the crab season has opened later and ended earlier. The reason? Whale entanglements. And yes, climate change is to blame.”
“California atmospheric river threatens flooding in areas still reeling from fires.
“Evacuation warnings were issued by fire officials in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Pasadena areas, which were affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires in January.”
“Wildfires Fueled by Dry Conditions Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma…
““It’s somewhat alarming how many fires there are and how quickly they are developing,” said Rich Otto, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “It’s too many to count. Another hour goes by and another half-dozen fires develop.””
“Massive dust storms cause fatal crashes in Texas.
“The mayor of Amarillo has declared a state of disaster after a massive dust storm caused multiple fatal crashes. The storms sparked apocalyptic scenes, including destructive winds knocking over tractor trailers. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports.”
“The airport just recorded the strongest non t-storm wind gust of all time. This damaging wind is at severe levels and just 6 mph shy of Category 1 hurricane winds.”
“Tornado outbreak is raking across Central US as part of a major storm that has killed 3 so far…
“The magnitude of the damage was unclear in the early-morning hours Saturday as forecasters at the National Weather Service furiously issued tornado warnings and the radar lit up with severe thunderstorms from Wisconsin to Mississippi.”
“Canadian water sovereignty in the spotlight as U.S. pauses Columbia River Treaty talks.
“Tricia Stadnyk, the Canada research chair on hydrologic modelling from the University of Calgary, says …the Columbia River Treaty is still in effect as negotiations are paused, but Donald Trump’s comments about revising Canada-U.S. boundaries add a new level of seriousness to the conflict.”
“US multinationals purge website references to climate change.
“Financial Times analysis shows that statements on climate change from leading corporations including Walmart and Kraft Heinz have been deleted or rewritten over the past year at the same time as a Republican backlash against green action has intensified…”
“We got rid of acid rain. Now something scarier is falling from the sky. Here’s why you should never, ever drink the rain…
“…it’s now full of many other pollutants that pose a risk to public health, including microplastics. And unlike the compounds that cause acid rain, these pollutants are almost impossible to get rid of.”
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“Check out this perspective of the anomalous warmth in the Arctic from last month, which really highlights its large amplitude. Temperature variability is smaller in summer due to thermodynamic processes related to sea ice melt.”
“The Arctic is in trouble [ice-extent still at record lows]. The consequences will be felt around the world…
“Last month was extreme: Temperatures in parts of the Arctic spiked 36 degrees Fahrenheit, or 20 Celsius, above normal. By the end of the month, sea ice was at its lowest level ever recorded for February, marking the third straight month of record lows.”
“Arctic sea-ice loss drives a strong regional atmospheric response over the North Pacific and North Atlantic on decadal scales…
“We observe weakening of the Aleutian Low and development of a geopotential ridge in the North Pacific, associated with drier winter conditions over the southwest United States. Over the Atlantic, a negative NAO-like response drives wetter winter conditions across the western Mediterranean.”
“Winter subglacial meltwater detected in a Greenland fjord…
“The results suggest that warm Atlantic water and nutrients are entrained at the glacier front… the fast-changing Arctic climate may already be causing shifts in wintertime conditions, highlighting the urgency for a better understanding of wintertime dynamics.”
“RECORD HEAT IN THE BALTIC COUNTRIES – 18.6C in Lithuania, 20C [68F] in Belarus, 17.4C in Latvia etc…
“All several degrees above any temperature ever recorded in early or even mid March. Thousands of stations all over Europe have been with unprecedented heat, except Spain and Italy.”
“Austria’s largest glacier (overlooked by Austria’s highest peak) has suffered greatly from recent years of record losses and will lose its valley tongue in the near future (it is no longer fed from above).”
“Czech Republic Sees Record High Temperatures For Six Consecutive Days.
“The Czech Republic experienced record high temperatures for March for the sixth day in a row yesterday, exceeding 20 degrees Celsius in some places. The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMU) reported on Facebook that 47% of long-term measuring stations registered record highs.”
“Farmers in Romania are moving away from growing one of the European Union’s staple crops: potatoes…
“The price of potato seeds has dramatically increased… Extreme weather is also making it increasingly difficult for farmers in Romania to successfully grow potatoes. The drought and subsequent heat in 2024 took a worsening problem to a new low.”
“Records of March hottest nights destroyed. Examples: MIN 18.4 [65.1F] Vlore, HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN ALBANIA HISTORY tied;14.0 Girokaster; SERBIA: 12.2 Vranje; GREECE 16.4 Aktio; MOLDOVA 11.7 Ribnita 11.0 Komrat.”
“The devastating environmental shock to the Black Sea following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine has been revealed for the first time by University of Stirling scientists.
“An investigation carried out using Earth Observation (EO) satellites and water sampling found a sharp increase in pollutants and decline in water quality in the north-western Black Sea, downstream of the dam breach.”
“African heat wave sweeps across Türkiye, temperatures to peak in Istanbul…
“…as March progresses, the impact of rising temperatures is becoming even more apparent. In Türkiye, the remnants of winter have all but disappeared, giving way to warmer days, especially in Istanbul and other major cities.”
“A major forest fire broke out on the Greek island of Crete…
“Conditions in the area are characterized by high temperatures and strong winds. However, the mayor of the municipality of Apokoronos, Charalambos Koukyanakis, expressed cautious optimism to ERT that the fire would soon be brought under control.”
“Drought, desperate situation: half of Sardinia dry, water rationed in the fields…
“”The situation is desperate,” warns Gavino Zirattu, president of Anbi, the association of land reclamation consortia , “the last hope is the rain announced for the next few days, but honestly we are not very optimistic. We do not know if and how much it will arrive…””
“Flooding in Fernán Núñez after a hailstorm [Spain].
“A hailstorm caused flooding this Tuesday afternoon in the Cordoba town of Fernán Núñez [Cordoba], Within minutes, several streets in the town became veritable rivers. Emergency services are working in the area.”
“On May 1st 2025 sulphur emissions from shipping over the Mediterranean will reduce again by 80%.
“We don’t know what impacts will be. Uncertainty increases the risks. 17.5 million Hiroshima bombs worth of heat accumulated in the Mediterranean Sea from 2023 to 2024.”
“The world regulated sulfur in ship fuels − and the lightning stopped…
“…in 2020, new international regulations cut ships’ sulfur emissions by 77%. Our newly published research shows how lightning over shipping lanes dropped by half almost overnight after the regulations went into effect.”
“Heatwave in Nigeria may trigger meningitis outbreak, says NiMET…
“The agency called on relevant authorities to act swiftly to contain possible outbreaks, noting that symptoms of the infection include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, light sensitivity, confusion, and seizures.”
“Gambians Call for Climate Action, Including Assistance From Wealthy Countries.
“Almost four in 10 Gambians (38%) say that drought has become more severe in their area over the past 10 years, and 37% say the same about flooding. One-third (33%) say crop failure has worsened.”
“The famous tourist island of Zanzibar with a Tmin 28.4C [83.1F] had its HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY which is also the Highest Min in all Tanzania in March. Record heat has been going on for two years.”
“Nearly one in five people are going hungry in Somalia largely due to a drought, the latest in a series of hunger crisis to have plagued the country in recent decades, said the world’s main hunger monitor.”
“Tehran Faces Grave Water Crisis: 85% of Reservoirs Empty, Wells at Risk…
“Tehran’s five principal dams—Latian, Mamloo, Lar, Taleqan, and Amirkabir—collectively stand at around 15% of their total capacity. The Lar Dam, which supplies a significant portion of eastern Tehran, is reportedly down to 7% of its capacity.”
“Protests continue across Sindh [Pakistan] against the construction of new canals on the Indus River.
“In Mirpurkhas, college and university students staged a demonstration, while in Kotri, female students and teachers organised a rally. Employees of Civil Hospital Sajawal also joined the protest, demanding an end to the project.”
“Kashmir Hospitals Battle Power Cuts as Neglect and Climate Change Affect Infrastructure…
“Across the region, hospitals battle chronic electricity shortages that have increased reliance on polluting diesel generators that spew toxic emissions into already pollution-choked air.”
“Summer is early – and India’s economy is not ready for it…
“Across India as cool weather beats a hasty retreat, anxieties are building up at farms and factories, with cropping patterns and business plans getting upended.”
“Heat wave across Goa causes a surge in hospital visits…
“The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extend-ed the yellow alert for heat over Goa till March 13, 2025, marking the 11th consecutive day of the warning. Healthcare facilities are feeling the impact…”
“Wildfires sweep across Odisha forests [Eastern India], 747 regions burning today.
“Massive wildfires continue to engulf Odisha, with 747 new fire-affected regions today. The state has reported over 12,000 fire spots this year. Officials are battling relentlessly to contain the blazes.”
“On the Mongolian steppe, climate change pushes herders to the brink.
“Over a year after a devastating winter wiped out virtually his entire sheep flock, herder Zandan Lkhamsuren is still reckoning with the damage wrought by Mongolia’s increasingly erratic extreme weather.”
“Vietnam’s Coffee Output Dips on Drought, Adding to Global Crunch…
““We are facing a shortage of coffee this year because of the many weather events, strong events” in growing areas around the world, Vanúsia Nogueira, the executive director of the International Coffee Organization, said in an interview.”
“Golf ball-sized hailstones strike three northeastern provinces [Thailand].
“Hundreds of homes damaged as Surin, Yasothon and Nong Bua Lamphu bombarded by worst storm in years… A local official said storm-hit areas would be surveyed on Thursday to assess the damage and provide assistance to affected villagers.”
“Two years breaking records (monthly/all time) every single day 40.0C [104F] at Ratchaburi, south of Bangkok for two days in a row tied its record of March hottest day, after breaking those of January and February. It will just get worse and also more humid.”
“Australia registers 5 months of record-breaking ocean temperatures.
“The Australian region has set new sea surface temperature records on each of the past five months, with the oceans around Australia expected to stay abnormally warm throughout autumn. Rising ocean temperatures are one of the most obvious impacts of climate change.”
“Extra feed brought in amid ‘worst ever’ drought [NZ].
“When dairy farmer Richard Walker looks out over his parched and yellowed paddocks, it’s like nothing he has seen before. The dry conditions were “the worst ever”, he said. The Otakeho farmer is one of hundreds grappling with drought…”
“Storm in Córdoba [Argentina]: flooding, evacuations, rescues, and a neighborhood that exceeded 140 millimeters [5.5 inches] of water.
“A storm hit the province of Córdoba , causing flooding, evacuations, and rescues… As happened in Bahía Blanca, there was heavy rainfall in just a few hours, causing chaos in the city.”
“At Lake Titicaca, residents feel the strain of climate change and pollution.
“For our grandparents, the cycles of nature were predictable. It rained when it was supposed to rain, and the frost fell when it was supposed to fall. Everything was very orderly, and that gave them confidence,” recalls Gonzalo Pusari.”
“Temperatures will soar in South Texas later this week and could reach levels that have never occurred on record there in the month of March…
“According to temperature records analyzed by climatologist and weather historian Maximiliano Herrera, the highest temperature recorded in the United States during March is 108 degrees in Rio Grande City, Texas, in 1954.”
“Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday, near burn scar areas from the Palisades Fire, due to high mudslide and debris flow risks, according to the LA Fire Department.
“”These are recent burn areas and are especially susceptible to heavy rain,” LAFD said in its warning.”
“Climate change made severe fires during the UK’s 2022 summer heatwave six times more likely, new research has revealed.
“The Met Office study said human-induced climate change “amplified fire risks” and warned that wildfires posed an increasing risk to people, property, and ecosystems. Temperatures soared to 40C [104F] for the first time in August 2022…”
“Financial Storm: How Escalating Climate Events Are Reshaping the Insurance Market…
“Climate change is manifesting through more frequent and severe weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods. These disasters are not only devastating communities but also straining the insurance sector.”
“Study shows rain-soaking atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent.
“Scientists have long predicted that as climate change from the burning of coal, oil and gas makes the air warmer, it holds more moisture, which means bigger, nastier atmospheric rivers are coming in the future. This week’s study shows that a more moist future is already here.”
“‘Global weirding’: climate whiplash hitting world’s biggest cities, study reveals.
“Climate whiplash is already hitting major cities around the world, bringing deadly swings between extreme wet and dry weather… Dozens more cities, including Lucknow, Madrid and Riyadh have suffered a climate “flip” in the last 20 years, switching from dry to wet extremes, or vice versa.”
“Climate change is wreaking havoc on Earth. Soon it will mess up its orbit.
“Climate change is poised to exacerbate the growing problem of space debris, potentially shrinking the usable space for satellite in low Earth orbit, according to a new MIT study.” [Least of our worries, really]
“Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows…
“Blood tests indicated that the plastic pollution had left the chicks with severe health issues, disrupting the stomach, liver, kidneys and brain, according to the study published in the journal Science Advances.”
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“Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation…
“The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even worse, the scientists said, as more microplastics pour into the environment.”
“Arctic sea-ice extent is still at a record low for the day.
“A new record daily low has been set every day since January 30th. In the next two weeks we will see if a new record low maximum for Arctic sea-ice extent will be set. The Climate 8-Ball says: “Abso-f&%king-lutely!”” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Latvia records warmest start to March in history.
“For the fifth consecutive day, air temperatures in Latvia have reached record highs for the given date… By 1:00 PM on Monday, the highest recorded temperature was +15.7°C in Rucava, setting a new benchmark for early March warmth in Latvia. The previous record was +15.5°C [2014].”
“Unpredictable March Weather Threatens Agriculture Across Russia…
““Our harvest cycles are shifting, and if we aren’t vigilant, we could see 15-20% reductions again, just like last year,” express regional farmers concerned about their financial futures.”
“Rotting recorded on fields of Tatarstan — will winter crops die?
“…Last winter has been one of the warmest in Russia — it took the second place… The temperature in January was -3.6 degrees instead of -10 degrees. It turned out to be the warmest month. And precipitation fell mainly in the form of rain, sleet, and so on.”
“Several thousands of stations all over Europe from Sweden to Greece, from Russia to Turkey are with record heat. Even full March records are being smashed all over Europe. Today List auf Sylt GERMANY, near Denmark, had its hottest March day in history with 17.9 [64.2F].”
“French households, businesses and local authorities will face soaring costs for insurance if the country fails to adapt to a changing climate, the government said Monday…
“During the past two decades, France’s insurance industry has faced increasingly costly claims as extreme weather causes droughts, storms and fires.”
“Forest fires break out in south-west France and behind Nice…
“Several hectares of woodland burned this weekend in south-west France after heavy storms blew detached branches from trees onto a nearby high-voltage power line sparking a fire.”
“Storm Jara Causes Major Travel Chaos in Malaga, Spain as Floods, Landslides, and Flight Cancellation Impact Tourism in Andalusia…
“With over 130 emergency incidents reported in one day, including a woman injured by a falling tree in Marbella and vehicles swept away by floodwaters in Mijas and Almogía, the storm is posing a serious travel risk.”
“MALAGA’S reservoirs have begun releasing water after the recent storms filled them to critical levels.
“The Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir has now exceeded 90% of its capacity and has joined La Concepción in releasing water, a bittersweet development following years of severe drought conditions that have plagued the region.”
“Drought-stricken Algeria plans to import 1 million sheep ahead of Islam’s Eid Al-Adha…
“Algeria’s president has announced plans to import a staggering 1 million sheep ahead of this year’s Eid al-Adha, the holiday during which Muslims worldwide purchase livestock for sacrifice.”
“Nigerians to suffer scorching 42°C [107.6F] heatwave nationwide.
“The agency cautioned that the combination of high temperatures and humidity will result in increased discomfort, particularly in the North Central, North West, South East, South South, and South West regions.”
“State of disaster declared in KZN [South Africa] after downpours, death and destruction…
“Co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) minister Velenkosini Hlabisa said: “We had no choice but to declare KwaZulu-Natal a disaster zone after this latest storm claimed 22 lives and left a trail of destruction.””
“The famous tourist spot of Nosy Be in MADAGASCAR had its hottest March night in history with a Min of 27.0C [80.6F] Previous record? Yesterday, of course.
“Madagascar has been with relentless record heat for YEARS breaking and re-breaking all records all over no-stop.”
“Tipping Point: The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East.
“…the region is now at a tipping point. Groundwater aquifers are running dry or becoming contaminated, populations are exploding, and borders are more hardened than ever, making resettlement—a time-tested survival strategy—impossible.”
“Chronic water crisis threatens health and burdens residents in Deir Ezzor [Syria]…
“The presence of the Euphrates River, the primary water source, has not alleviated the situation. Despite its availability, the river suffers from pollution due to industrial waste, untreated sewage, and debris resulting from military operations.”
“Fears of climate change rise in Kashmir as ancient spring dries up…
“A viral video showed an elderly woman named Saja Begum praying and crying at the ancient spring in Achabal, pleading for it to return. She represents the fears of many residents who are now dependent on water tankers provided by the government.”
“Hundreds of stations are at record heat levels from North to South, islands included. 42.0C [107.6F] at Bhuj but also 41.0C at Barmer in Rajastan and crazy Minimums up to 28.5C in the Laccadive Islands, all unprecedented for early March.”
“Chennai Combats Heat Wave With Green Shade Nets At Traffic Intersections…
“Tamil Nadu is hit by a premature summer heat wave, and temperatures have risen above normal in many districts… To combat the high temperatures, the Greater Chennai Corporation has provided 14 major traffic intersections across the city with green shade nets.”
“The story starts in the summer of 2022, when China suffered a severe heatwave from June to late August. The national average temperature that June was the highest since monthly records had begun in 1961… Liu quickly organised a survey of how plants were coping.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THAILAND. Records obliterated all over the country.
“HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN HISTORY IN BANGKOK – minimum 29.2C [84.6F]. Yesterday hottest day in history for any month at Bangkok South with 38.0C (Samut Prakaan).”
“Video shows Queensland, Australia, after Cyclone Alfred dropped 15 inches of rain…
“Widespread beach erosion and coastal wind damage affected parts of Queensland and New South Wales, while inland areas also felt the effects of heavy rain and freshwater flooding… nearly 5 inches of rainfall was recorded in a single hour at Cracow in New South Wales…”
“NZ’s glaciers have already lost nearly a third of their ice – as more vanishes, landscapes and lives change…
“Almost 30% of ice volume has melted during the past 24 years and what remains is disappearing at an accelerating pace… Almost 300 glaciers have now vanished completely from New Zealand’s mountains.”
“In march 1985, Rob Larter set foot in South Georgia [far South Atlantic] for the 1st time and explored the area around the Lyell and Geikie glaciers in the Cumberland Bay.
“Tremendous change occurred since then! Neumayer glacier for instance retreated ~12 km.”
“Argentina has declared three days of national mourning following devastating flash floods in Bahia Blanca, which have claimed at least 16 lives, with more feared dead.
“President Javier Milei’s office announced the mourning period late on Sunday, pledging full government support to assist victims of the disaster.”
“Garuva City Hall declares state of emergency after flood causes damage in the city [Brazil].
“The City Hall of Garuva, in the North of Santa Catarina, decided to declare a state of emergency on Monday morning (10), after the strong flood that hit the city on Sunday night (9) . The storm flooded streets and houses and affected several public services…”
“Four people were killed and about 100 families were left homeless due to a landslide in southern Colombia’s Narino department…
“The rains have left emergencies in several cities, but the most devastating occurred in (the community of) El Encano, in the city of Pasto… The landslide impacted more than 400 families, making several roads impassable and causing the collapse of three aqueducts.”
“HISTORIC – 104F [40C] TODAY IN TEXAS. It’s only happened once that early before.
“…this is nothing to what it’s coming. History is being rewritten next weekend with temperatures shooting above 105F; 133F difference between the extremes in Lower US in the past 24 hours.”
“This year, Albuquerque saw its driest winter season on record with total precipitation amounting to 0.12 inches at the Albuquerque Sunport…
“In a statement to the Daily Lobo, NWS Albuquerque wrote that the average high temperature in February was also the second hottest on record, with the first being in 1907.”
“‘It’s bad’: How drought, lack of snowpack and federal cuts could spell wildfire disaster in New Mexico.
“Snowpack this year was far below average. Most of the state is in severe drought. Fine fuels, like grass and pine needles, are abundant… Meanwhile, the United States Department of Agriculture slashed 3,400 employees, 75% of whom had wildfire-fighting training…”
“First national analysis finds America’s butterflies are disappearing at ‘catastrophic’ rate.
“America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.”
“Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks…
“The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been left vulnerable to floods, fires and extreme heat after Hurricane Helene uprooted thousands of trees that provided shade and protection from storms.”
“Crews continue to battle wind-driven brush fire on New York’s Long Island…
“The state’s Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul, declared a state of emergency on Saturday after four separate fires broke out… A huge fire in Long Island’s Pine Barrens region prompted road closures and evacuations of a military base.“
“US military cancels climate change studies that Pentagon chief calls ‘crap’…
“Military and intelligence officials have over the past decade identified potential security threats from climate change that include natural disasters in densely populated coastal areas and damage to American military bases worldwide.”
“US energy secretary, Chris Wright says global warming a side effect of modern economy…
“”The Trump administration will treat climate change for what it is, a global physical phenomenon that is a side effect of building the modern world,” he said. “Everything in life involves trade-offs. Everything.””
“For the first time ever, recorded atmospheric CO₂ has exceeded 430ppm!
“The last time CO₂ consistently reached today’s human-driven levels was ∼14 Million years ago, with shorter periods of similar levels around 3-5 Million years ago.”
“I’m dumbfounded every time I see this methane graph.
“We don’t know what the last time was that methane concentrations were this high (1943 ppb, per NOAA); maybe 55 million years ago during the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM)? [Leon Simons]
“Permian mass extinction linked to 10°C global temperature rise that reshaped Earth’s ecosystems.
“The mass extinction that ended the Permian geological epoch, 252 million years ago, wiped out most animals living on Earth. Huge volcanoes erupted, releasing 100,000 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.”
“To see evidence for the acceleration of global sea surface temperatures, notice that the jump in average temperature between decades gets larger as the decades pass. The gap increases over time.
“This has been your f&%kery 101 lesson for today.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says…
“Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database IQAir analyzed data from 40,000 air quality monitoring stations in 138 countries and found that Chad, Congo, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the dirtiest air.”
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“Ten dead, hundreds evacuated in Argentina [Bahia Blanca] floods.
“Eight hours of nonstop rain left the city of 350,000 people largely underwater… The city received more than 400 millimeters (15 inches) of rain in just hours — equivalent to what it normally gets in a year, “something unprecedented,” according to Javier Alonso, security minister for Buenos Aires province.”
“Hundreds of records for weeks the whole of February and now March. Tonight it was the hottest March night in history in URUGUAY capital Montevideo and other cities… Insane heat index in Buenos Aires of 47.0C [116.6F].”
“Heat wave in southern Brazil prompts five cities to suspend classes…
“Rio Grande, one of the five cities — all of which are in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul — said its schools were not equipped to handle the extreme heat. Classes were expected to resume on Monday.”
“Donald Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil…
“Brazil will host the UN COP 30, the world’s most important climate talks in November this year in the Amazon port of Belém. Countries are now expected to submit updated climate plans for 2035 by the time of the Belém summit, after only a handful met the February deadline set under the Paris agreement…”
“Yaku Raymi: The Quechua Ritual to Save a Glacier [Peru]…
“In the community of Santa Fe, in Peru, water is disappearing, animals are dying due to a lack of pasture and rainfall has become sporadic. The community members know that climate change is affecting the apu, or mountain god, but they say that transforming a Quechua ritual will help them protect it and restore the snow.”
“The city of Ibagué experienced a critical day on Thursday, March 6, when torrential rains hit both urban and rural areas, generating a series of emergencies that have left numerous families in a vulnerable situation and with significant economic losses.”
“Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change…
“…a major new study led by Dr. Jesús Aguirre-Gutiérrez from the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI), reveals that forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to keep pace with climate change, raising concerns about their long-term resilience.”
“Nearly half of popular tropical plant groups related to birds-of-paradise and bananas are threatened with extinction…
“”When you realize that whole evolutionary lineages of life with multiple species may be similarly threatened with extinction, it makes you stand up and notice that something is really happening here,” Kress said.”
“‘Nothing like before’: El Pasoans [Texas] say this week’s dust storm is one of ‘the worst’…
“”I’ve lived here my whole life, and I’ve never seen it get that dark outside,” she said. “It was like yellow and orange and I even told my husband, I’ve never seen it look like that outside.””
“While the impact of the fires on LA residents was immediate and catastrophic, the corporate fallout is taking longer to calculate. Two months down the line, however, insurance companies have arrived at a tentative industry-wide loss figure of $40bn (£32bn).”
“Study warns of deadly future marine heat waves in East Coast estuaries [US]…
“”The Chesapeake Bay, for example, currently experiences marine heat wave conditions approximately 6% of the year (22 days per year), and that is already placing stress on the ecosystem. Our study shows that estuaries across the East Coast could experience these conditions for more than 100 days of the year by 2100…””
“Banff’s meteorological winter has been driest on record, Environment Canada says.
“Global Calgary meteorologist Tiffany Lizée said in southern Alberta, meteorological winter typically runs from Dec. 1 until Feb. 28… “February’s snowpack surveys show below-average or much-below-average conditions in most areas,” said Lizée.”
“The unforeseen effects of melting glaciers on Arctic coastal ecosystems…
“…snow, glaciers, and permafrost are melting—all of which are contributing to coastal run-off plumes… The ingestion of metal-contaminated kelps was shown to have negative impacts, such as reduced development, growth, and reproduction, and might lead to a bioaccumulation of harmful elements across the Arctic food web.”
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data).”
• about 580,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 1,150,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,500,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 2,010,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“March has observed a notable trend toward greater precipitation in the subpolar North Atlantic over the last few decades, especially around the Barents Sea where there has been a loss of sea ice.” [Zack Labe]
“Melting permafrost is exposing whaling-ear graves on Svalbard…
“Until recently, the graves have been preserved by the cold climate and permafrost, however, rising temperatures and environmental changes have accelerated their deterioration, causing the coffins to collapse and expose the skeletal and textile material to the intrusion of sediments, water and oxygen.”
“North Atlantic Sea Surface Temps raised above pre-2023 records two years ago and have been above preceding records for 724 out of 730 days. It takes >3000 times as much heat to increase the temp of seawater than it does for air!” [Leon Simons]
“Blackbird deaths point to looming West Nile virus threat in the UK.
“Mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus could become a growing concern in the UK and other northern European nations as the climate warms, with a virus affecting blackbirds showing how these pathogens can take hold.”
“Warmest March 7 ever measured with temperatures rising to 17.8 degrees in De Bilt [Netherlands].
“The national record was also broken at 2:40 p.m. Wijk aan Zee saw temperatures rise to 19 [66F] degrees Celsius, and Arcen, Limburg had temperatures of up to 18.9 degrees Celsius.”
“EXTRAORDINARY WARM SPELL IN EUROPE; HISTORY REWRITTEN:
“Thousands of stations with record heat (even 4/5C above records!) for early March. Only Spain and Italy are unaffected. Heat spread to TURKEY with a March record at Antalya AP with 27.5C [81.5F]. 25C in Serbia and Austria, 22+ in Poland.”
“Morocco is paying a high price for the desertification process that is sweeping the Sahel region. Its oases are rapidly disappearing. Dehydrated, ravaged by fires and progressively abandoned, they are severely threatened by both climatic phenomena and human activities.”
“Climate change impacts in African mountains are greater than previously thought…
“Farmers reported increased temperatures, reduced fog, changes in rainfall amount and distribution, and an increase in extreme climate events… They also reported increasingly unpredictable weather patterns which are leading to less reliable planting and harvesting schedules and increased pests and diseases…”
“Climate change is fuelling the spread of crop-destroying fall armyworm in Zimbabwe, dealing another blow to drought-hit farmers.
“Abigail Kadirire picks a dark green caterpillar with white stripes off a ragged and torn maize plant and puts it on her palm. She is clearly distressed.”
“‘Sex-for-fish’: Rural Zambian women forced into coercive deals as drought and aid cuts bite.
“A new report from the NGO ActionAid highlights the growing vulnerability of women to gender-based violence. It underscores how prolonged droughts have forced many Zambian women to seek alternative livelihoods, leaving them increasingly exposed to coercion and abuse…”
“South Sudanese Women Disproportionally Affected By Climate Change-Fuelled Heat: Study…
“Aside from lowering the chances that they will return to school, school closures often mean girls take on household tasks like collecting water and cooking instead, which expose them to even higher temperatures.”
“After a terrible heatwave that saw temperatures soar to 42°C in countries such as South Sudan, the month of March is expected to bring rains. And it may not be a blessing to cool off the region, but bring with it disastrous floods.”
“Flash flooding hits Ha’il and Buraidah, Saudi Arabia…
“The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a severe weather warning… Thunderstorms are forecast to persist across most parts of the Kingdom until March 10, increasing the risk of further flooding.”
“Baghdad Struggles with Torrential Rainfall as Floodwaters Rise Across Iraq.
“The recent extreme weather has raised concerns about Iraq’s urban infrastructure and its ability to handle severe climate conditions. The capital’s drainage system is struggling with the increased intensity of seasonal storms.”
“‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’…
“The family’s decision to marry their 13-year-old daughter off was not one made from tradition but out of sheer desperation. Asifa’s parents had been hard hit by the catastrophic floods that ravaged Pakistan in 2022.”
“Pakistan water authority asks farmers to brace for up to 35% water shortage.
“The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Friday warned Punjab and Sindh — the two major bread baskets — to brace for up to 35 per cent water shortages in the last leg of the current crop season, with the Tarbela and Mangla dams rapidly approaching their dead levels.”
“Powerful tornado hits Murcia town in Negros Occidental, Philippines…
““It was confirmed to be a tornado after verification with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA),” said Irene Bel Ploteña, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.”
“Koalas ‘behaving really weird’ as ex-Cyclone Alfred bears down.
“”Koalas at the moment are behaving really weird, they’re ending up at weird places,” head rescuer Paulie Debono said… “They’ve never seen a cyclone before, they only live for 12 or 13 years if they’re lucky and the last cyclone was 50 years ago,” he said.”
“While some aspects of the Earth Energy Imbalance (EEI) have come down from their extremes in recent months, the long-term trends remain consistent in their direction.
“For example, the 36-month running average for the planet’s albedo hit a new record low in the latest CERES data.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Supply chain risks get real. A growing threat from extreme weather events and pathogenic diseases means businesses can no longer afford to take the availability of staple food crops for granted…
“Ripple effects from the growing vulnerability of monoculture crops to climate change and other risk factors are being felt right along food supply chains.”
“‘A new phase’: why climate activists are turning to sabotage instead of protest…
“…with climate breakdown worsening and fossil fuel emissions showing no signs of peaking, let alone abating, some say it is time to escalate… In Germany, activists last year staged attacks against gas pipelines, while others escalated a campaign against concrete with two arson attacks on a Cemex plant in Berlin.”
“We’ve failed to stop climate change… we now face having to adapt to more extreme weather…
“Laurie Laybourn, director of the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative, said: “It’s only really now that the penny is dropping that we didn’t prevent a global-scale climate crisis. We’re now in a global-scale climate crisis.”“
“What is this era of calamity we’re in? Some say ‘polycrisis’ captures it…
“Not to be confused with a “perfect storm” or the perhaps less scientific “clusterfuck”, “polycrisis” – a term coined by the authors Edgar Morin and Anne Brigitte Kern – refers to the idea that not only are we facing one disaster after another, but those messes are all linked, making things even worse.”
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“EXTRAORDINARY!! Arguably the most brutal heat event IN WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY ANYTIME ANYWHERE.
“UNBELIEVABLE, MIND-BLOWING 47.5c/118F at Gallinas in MEXICO. It [obliterates] the Northern Hemisphere highest temperature record for this time of the year.”
“Shocking images, shared through social networks, showed the magnitude of the fires that devastated grasslands in several municipalities, painting the sky with an ominous veil of smoke.”
“Families lose homes, property, pets in South Texas wildfires…
“Brush fires ignited in dry fields and vegetation throughout the regions of South-Central Texas and the southern Plains on Tuesday, with the National Weather Service reporting wind gusts of up to 60 mph that caused the fires to spread and burn overnight.”
“Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane-fueled floods and back to drought…
“Scores of wildfires broke out across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in early March 2025 as strong winds, abnormally dry conditions and low humidity combined to kindle and spread the flames.”
“Where’s the snow? Poconos having fourth winter in a row with significant lack of snowfall…
“…the storms that could have delivered significant snowfalls have been shifting south. These storms, which could have had potential to blanket our area with snow, instead brought record snowfalls to places like New Orleans and even parts of Florida.”
“The Impact of Climate Change on the US Ski Industry.
“The US ski season is starting later and ending earlier, raising concerns for the future of US ski tourism in a part of the world that welcomes the largest number of skiers in the industry… From 2000-2019, the average ski season in the US has shortened by 5-7 days…”
“Wind records broken on Mace Head during Storm Éowyn, Met Éireann says.
“Storm Éowyn brought hurricane-force winds… The winter’s strongest gust (184km/h) and 10-minute mean wind speed (142km/h) were recorded at Mace Head, Co Galway, on January 24th during Storm Éowyn. These are the highest (sustained and gust) wind speeds for Ireland…”
“High risk of forest fires in parts of Brandenburg [Germany]…
“The risk of forest fires in Brandenburg is increasing: Five districts were already at level four and therefore at high risk, according to information on the Forestry Ministry’s website. The danger levels are classified from one to five.”
“Europe’s race to build a war economy has led the bloc to pull spending desperately needed for another crisis: the climate.
“The redirection of billions of euros away from development finance meant to fight the fallout of floods, droughts and cyclones in poorer countries has the potential to fuel European inflation…”
“EU privately talks emissions rules with US gas firms as Trump trade war looms.
“Fossil fuel bosses say the bloc’s emissions regulations should be relaxed to appease Washington and boost gas purchases… “In these meetings, the EU has expressed readiness to talk about methane,” said one Commission official, granted anonymity…”
“Cleopatra’s birthplace [Alexandria, Egypt] sees ‘dramatic surge’ in building collapses as sea level rises, study show.
“Building collapses were once rare in this port city, but have accelerated from approximately one a year to a staggering 40 a year over the past decade, as sea levels rise and seawater seeps beneath city foundations…”
“Human-caused climate change fuels extreme heat in Africa’s Sahel region: Burkina Faso and Mali…
“From March 4-8, dangerously hot temperatures, as much as 6°C (11°F) above average for early March (based on 1991-2020 climate normals), are expected in Burkina Faso and southern and eastern Mali.”
“African leaders demand debt relief as continent battles climate crisis…
““The time has come for the implementation of a bold comprehensive debt relief plan for Africa and other developing countries,” they said. “Unlocking Africa’s economic potential will drive global growth, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the green transition.””
“Ominously, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), which relies on American funding for nearly half its budget, has closed its Southern Africa bureau as the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda slashes aid.”
“Uganda: Members of Parliament raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave…
““At the end of the dry season will come a lot of rain with floods. Because of the evaporation on open water such as Lake Victoria, the heat is boiling water, we must be disaster prepared, rather than waiting for relief after the disaster,” Biyika said.”
“Somalia’s Daawo River dries up early, worsening water crisis in Gedo.
“The Daawo River, a vital water source for communities in Somalia’s Gedo region, has dried up earlier than expected, exacerbating water shortages and threatening the livelihoods of thousands who rely on it for drinking, irrigation, and livestock.”
“Serious Water Pressure Drops and Outages in Tehran…
“According to a report by Tehran’s Water and Wastewater Company, this year’s rainfall has been 46% lower than average years and 25% less than last year. Currently, the water reserves of Tehran’s five main dams are only at about 6% capacity.”
“Severe water crisis looms over Sindh as major dams near depletion [Pakistan]…
“According to official documents from the Sindh Irrigation Department, both Mangla and Tarbela dams are expected to run completely dry within the next 4-5 days, creating potentially catastrophic conditions across the province.”
“Climate crisis threatens Pakistan’s bees and honey trade.
“This winter was marked by soaring, hazardous smog levels that the government declared a national disaster. Research has found air pollution can make it harder for bees to locate flowers. Diminished rainfall, meanwhile, failed to clear the choking air and triggered drought warnings for farmers.”
“Avalanche that killed 8 people ‘triggered by massive 600% increase in rain and snowfall’ [Uttarakhand, Himalayan India].
“A huge avalanche that killed eight people and buried dozens under snow in the Himalayas was triggered by an astonishing 600 per cent increase in rain and snowfall over 24 hours, scientists say.”
“Record-Breaking Cold Wave Hits Central-East China With Snowstorms, Hail, Strong Winds…
“Jinan City issued consecutive red alerts for road surface freezing and heavy snow, leading to the temporary closure of elementary and middle schools… Such large-scale snowfall in Jinan during March is extremely rare in recorded history!
“Japan may declare ‘severe disaster’ as record wildfire burns for eighth day…
“Firefighting operations have been underway in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, since last week where nearly 4,111 people, nearly 13 per cent of the city’s population have evacuated as of 7am local time Wednesday.”
“Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?
“The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam’s Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily devoid of fish. The bounty of the ocean is coming to an end.”
“Thousands of stations with relentless record heat for early March allover the area. Insane night minimums near 30C [86F] on Thai-Lao border. Even the normally cool mountain town of Baguiao, PHILIPPINES had a record March warm night with a Tmin 18.6C.”
“Extreme heat silently accelerates aging on a molecular level − new research.
“We found that older adults residing in areas with frequent very hot days showed significantly faster epigenetic aging compared with those living in cooler regions…. This link between biological age and extreme heat remained even after accounting for a wide range of individual and community factors…”
“Indonesia uses cloud seeding to stop heavy rains as floods hit Jakarta…
“The deluge, which began on Monday, has affected Jakarta, home to about 11 million people, along with the neighbouring cities of Bogor, Bekasi, and Tangerang… Cloud seeding aims to steer rainfall away from flood-hit areas or limit the formation of heavier downpours.”
“Endless record heat in Australia; More March records today: 44.2 [111.6F] Cloncurry, 43.1 Mount Isa, 43.0 Trepell, 41.1 Bradshaw… In INDONESIA Record of March Highest minimum at Tanjung Redep with 25.5C.”
“Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it…
“Unfortunately, the expected slow pace of the cyclone will bring even more rain to affected communities. This is because it will linger for longer over the same location, dumping more rain before it moves on.”
“Families in Fleurieu Peninsula run out of water to wash clothes after prolonged dry conditions [South Australia]…
“This week, the South Australian government opened three “emergency” water collection points at Ridge Road in Woodside, Koennecke Road in Sandergrove and Peggy Buxton Road at Brukunga.”
“‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain as drought threatens to spread across North Island [NZ]…
“Rangitīkei MP and farmer Suze Redmayne said there had been just 13mm of rain on her Turakina farm in February, which was the lowest amount recorded in the past 40 years.”
“Weakening currents in the Atlantic may mean a wetter northern Australia and drier New Zealand…
“Our new research shows a weakening of the AMOC would lead to a large change in rainfall patterns, leading to wetter summers in northern Australia and a drier New Zealand year-round. Indonesia and northern Papua New Guinea would also become drier.”
“Ituzaingo ARGENTINA 40.0C [104F] for 3 days in a row! (record, as already said). Deadly heat in the capital Buenos Aires where heat indexes reached 44.4C, the highest ever in March in climatic history [power outages there, to boot].”
“Extreme drought conditions in Argentina are affecting the harvest season and leading farmers to rethink what they can expect in the future…
“Dario Sabini, a farmer, said that even though official estimates have already lowered the harvest forecast in response to the drought, it will likely turn out to be even worse. “Their math does not add up,” he said.”
“Week will be one of the hottest ever registered in March in Brazil…
“Thermometers from various cities in Rio Grande do Sul should record temperatures between 5ºC and 10ºC above the historical average of March, according to MetSul. It is an increase considered extreme.”
“Colombia’s Worst Drought in 30 Years: Cities Running Dry.
“As 2024 brought record-low rainfall, water reservoirs in Bogotá and other regions are hitting dangerously low levels. Reporter Michelle Begue takes us to the heart of the crisis.”
“The cooling weather phenomenon La Niña that emerged late last year is weak and likely to be brief, the UN said Thursday, dashing hopes it could help rein in soaring global temperatures…
“There is currently a 60-percent probability that conditions will shift back to neutral between this month and May, it said.”
“Half of global croplands could see a drop in suitable crops at 2C of warming…
“Beyond 2C warming, the declines in suitable areas for the 30 crops become more pronounced – in some cases approaching and passing 50%… The most affected crops are wheat, barley, soya beans, lentils and potatoes.”
“Hot frogs and sizzling salamanders: climate change is pushing amphibians to their limits…
“We also found some interesting regional patterns. In the southern hemisphere, tropical species are most exposed to overheating. However, in the northern hemisphere, species outside the tropics often face higher risk.”
“Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say…
“The combined area of ice around the north and south poles hit a new daily minimum in early February and stayed below the previous record for the rest of the month, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday.”
“Arctic air temperature rank by month over the satellite era – now updated through February 2025 (record warm). Ranks: 1 = warmest (red), 46/47 = coldest (blue).
“We need more research, not less, to understand the implications of this.” [Zack Labe, recently fired from NOAA]
“One sent tsunami alerts. Another flew with ‘hurricane hunters.’ Both were just fired from NOAA…
“At the same time, meteorologists and forecasters say they’ve faced public vitriol and harassment despite increasingly accurate predictions. Some blame the politicization of climate change and the proliferation of conspiracy theories.”
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“Global surface temperatures continue to impress this year at 2nd hottest on record, with the latest data point (from March 14, 2025) once again at 1.70°C above the pre-industrial baseline. 
“Yesterday’s global sea-surface temperature of 21.05°C was about 4.62 standard deviations above the 1982-2011 mean …or about 1-in-520,000 just by chance [and second only behind 2024].
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).” [Zack Labe]
“Permafrost Melt Posing ‘Significant Risks’ To Arctic Regions’ Communities.
“The Barents Sea is undergoing rapid environmental changes as warmer waters push the ice further north, altering the delicate balance of its marine ecosystem.
“Firefighters are tackling a major fire in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down [Northern Ireland; parts of Scotland also under extreme fire warning].
“The extent of ice cover loss in the Alps, even at high elevation (here 3450 m at Piz Corvatsch, eastern Switzerland!), is difficult to comprehend! 
“What’s going on is without any competition the most extreme event in world climatic history. 
“March National records destroyed. Virtually 100% of South Balkans, Moldova, East Ukraine, CS West Russia had their March hottest nights in history, many above April and some SPRING RECORDS… 
“Cyprus to face severe water crisis.
“31.7C [89.1F] at 4:00 am local time in Falassarna NOA station in Greece [Crete]. This must be a new European March night highest temperature record!
“Greece rides a weather ‘rollercoaster’.
“Why won’t it stop raining in Spain?
“Experts: Recent Rainfall Does Not End Crisis, Drought Is Part of Morocco’s History…
“Tunisia on alert as desert locusts cross from Libya…
“HISTORIC 42.6C [108.7F] at In Guezzam – ALGERIA HOTTEST MARCH DAY IN HISTORY.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA – Yesterday: 44.0 [111.2F] Mango, TOGO. TOGOLESE HOTTEST DAY IN HISTORY TIED.
“This glacier sits atop an African mountain – and threatens the remote villages who depend on it [Uganda]…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN; March Records destroyed again:
“Mangla Dam hits dead level, power production halted.
“Severe heat waves have begun “unusually early” in the season across Eastern and Western India with temperatures touching 40 degrees in some regions…
“EXCEPTIONAL RECORD HEAT ALL OVER ASIA: HISTORIC IN THAILAND – 42.2C [108F] Tak is National record for the first Half of March.
Indonesia’s cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change.
“Extreme weather leads to flooding, landslides in several regions [Indonesia]…
“Northern Queensland [Australia] is in the firing line for rainfall totals exceeding triple digits through to the end of the week just a month after floodwaters subsided.
“Doctors on high alert as melioidosis death toll rises to 20 in Queensland.
“Sydney has sweltered through its hottest March night on record in 149 years, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), with temperatures only dropping to 25.9 [78.6F] degrees Celsius.
“South Australian producers have lost potentially thousands of tonnes of fruit as a lack of rain drives hungry birds into orchards.
“Mysterious sea foam on South Australian beaches reportedly leaves more than 100 surfers ill…
“Why We Should Worry When Whales Stop Singing…
“ENDLESS SUMMER IN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. Relentless heat in South America:
“Chaos in Las Grutas [Argentina]: flooding and a car in the sea…
“Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in landmark climate case.
“RECORD HEAT IN THE CARIBBEANS – Extreme heat continues unabated in Mexico (46C / 114.8F again!), Central America (39C on the Caribbean coast of Guatemala) and Caribbean.
“Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave at least 40 dead in the US with ‘staggering damage’.
“After devastating Oklahoma blazes, more high fire risk in the Plains this week…
“Wildfire fallout – insurers set to reassess risk, tighten policies in California…
“Southern Oregon soaked by record rainfall and widespread flooding after weekend storm.
“Quebec Faces Serious Flooding Following Thaw And Rainfall…
“Stress from flooding so great it may increase risk of dementia, researchers warn…
“Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease.
“Is a warming climate putting people at risk of kidney disease?
“Climate Change is Dehydrating People’s Airways, Leading to Poor Lung Health.
“Increasing pointers to climate change indirectly impacting tuberculosis rise.
“UBS blames Credit Suisse acquisition as it delays climate targets by a decade…
“Kemi Badenoch has said it is “impossible” for the UK to meet its net zero target by 2050 – a goal set by a previous Conservative government…
“Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, COP30 chief executive warns…
“A quick update on the total climf&%kery that’s taking place.
“With two months of the year in, the chance that 2025 will be the warmest year on record in the Berkeley Earth dataset has increased from an estimated 6% at the start of the year to 38%.
“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data).”
“Climate research into cloud barriers or Arctic refreezing is worth funding…
“Europe’s Winter Storms Will Get Worse as Emissions Rise, Study Says.
“Storm Éowyn’s €500m toll on Irish forestry revealed by satellite imagery.
“Glacial Losses in the Swiss Alps.
“MOLDOVA MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY – Tmin 13.7C [56.7F] Bravicea.
“TOTAL INSANITY IN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE; MIND BLOWING 28.6C [83.5F] Akthy >1000m asl!
“Insane mid summer heat in TURKEY, CYPRUS AND GREECE. Dozens of tropical nights (Tmins >20C / 68F) all over Turkey; maxes >30C North, South, East and West…
“Italy on Red Alert as Torrential Rain Triggers Tuscan Floods.
“Rains flood the San Antón ravine and cause hailstorms in Gran Alacant [Spain]…
“Heavy rain in Spain has ended a four-year drought, filling reservoirs, causing floods and making the country the wettest in Europe this month.
“Kano residents struggle as heatwave intensifies amid Ramadan fasting [Nigeria]…
“Age of “climate whiplash” puts residents of Africa’s fast-growing cities in danger.
“Heavy Rains Cause Severe Flooding in Parts of Accra.
“At least one dead after severe flooding in KZN [South Africa; more rain on the way].
“An important water source in Iraq’s southern province of Dhi Qar is drying up, affecting thousands of people and threatening biodiversity in the area…
“The Battle for Water…
“USAID’s Secret Afghan Canal Project Sparks Regional Water Crisis Fears…
“Major Reservoirs Running Dry in Telangana: Hyderabad Faces Drinking Water Shortage [Central India].
“Heat waves hit Alphonso mango farmers in Konkan [Western India]…
“Southern Vietnam braces for continued heatwave, intense temperatures.
“SE ASIA RECORD HEAT:
“Schools and public facilities are closed as the Great Southern cleans up following flash flooding across the region on Thursday night with Albany [Western Australia] recording its highest single day of rainfall in history.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN AUSTRALIA:
“Horrific drought grips Victoria, thousands left to haul in water.
“An increase in dead sea dragons washing up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches has been reported.
“Antibiotic found in ‘low levels’ in salmon material washing up on Tasmanian beaches.
“Prices in Belém impact COP30 and local residents [Brazil]…
“Severe flooding in Bolivia destroys crops and homes.
“Ecuador Highway Floods Amid Torrential Rain.
“Crabbing season keeps getting shorter due to climate change and the overlap between fisheries and whale feeding grounds [California]…
“California atmospheric river threatens flooding in areas still reeling from fires.
“107F! HISTORIC DAY IN USA.
“Wildfires Fueled by Dry Conditions Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma…
“Massive dust storms cause fatal crashes in Texas.
“NEW WIND RECORD FOR TULSA: 
“Tornado outbreak is raking across Central US as part of a major storm that has killed 3 so far…
“Canadian water sovereignty in the spotlight as U.S. pauses Columbia River Treaty talks.
“US multinationals purge website references to climate change.
“We got rid of acid rain. Now something scarier is falling from the sky. Here’s why you should never, ever drink the rain…
“Check out this perspective of the anomalous warmth in the Arctic from last month, which really highlights its large amplitude. Temperature variability is smaller in summer due to thermodynamic processes related to sea ice melt.”
“The Arctic is in trouble [ice-extent still at record lows]. The consequences will be felt around the world…
“Arctic sea-ice loss drives a strong regional atmospheric response over the North Pacific and North Atlantic on decadal scales…
“Winter subglacial meltwater detected in a Greenland fjord…
“RECORD HEAT IN THE BALTIC COUNTRIES – 18.6C in Lithuania, 20C [68F] in Belarus, 17.4C in Latvia etc…
“Pasterze Glacier (Hohe Tauern, Austria) 1960 | 2024. 
“Czech Republic Sees Record High Temperatures For Six Consecutive Days.
“Farmers in Romania are moving away from growing one of the European Union’s staple crops: potatoes…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN EASTERN EUROPE:
“The devastating environmental shock to the Black Sea following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine has been revealed for the first time by University of Stirling scientists.
“African heat wave sweeps across Türkiye, temperatures to peak in Istanbul…
“A major forest fire broke out on the Greek island of Crete…
“Drought, desperate situation: half of Sardinia dry, water rationed in the fields…
“Flooding in Fernán Núñez after a hailstorm [Spain].
“On May 1st 2025 sulphur emissions from shipping over the Mediterranean will reduce again by 80%.
“The world regulated sulfur in ship fuels − and the lightning stopped…
“Heatwave in Nigeria may trigger meningitis outbreak, says NiMET…
“Gambians Call for Climate Action, Including Assistance From Wealthy Countries.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN TANZANIA:
“Why is there another hunger crisis in Somalia?
“Tehran Faces Grave Water Crisis: 85% of Reservoirs Empty, Wells at Risk…
“Protests continue across Sindh [Pakistan] against the construction of new canals on the Indus River.
“Kashmir Hospitals Battle Power Cuts as Neglect and Climate Change Affect Infrastructure…
“Summer is early – and India’s economy is not ready for it…
“Heat wave across Goa causes a surge in hospital visits…
“Wildfires sweep across Odisha forests [Eastern India], 747 regions burning today.
“On the Mongolian steppe, climate change pushes herders to the brink.
“Vietnam’s Coffee Output Dips on Drought, Adding to Global Crunch…
“Golf ball-sized hailstones strike three northeastern provinces [Thailand].
“NEVER ENDING RECORD HEAT IN THAILAND:
“Australia registers 5 months of record-breaking ocean temperatures.
“Extra feed brought in amid ‘worst ever’ drought [NZ].
“Storm in Córdoba [Argentina]: flooding, evacuations, rescues, and a neighborhood that exceeded 140 millimeters [5.5 inches] of water.
“At Lake Titicaca, residents feel the strain of climate change and pollution.
“Temperatures will soar in South Texas later this week and could reach levels that have never occurred on record there in the month of March…
“Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday, near burn scar areas from the Palisades Fire, due to high mudslide and debris flow risks, according to the LA Fire Department.
“Columbia County [NY] has declared a state of emergency for all outside burning, the county’s Board of Supervisors announced on Tuesday. 
“Climate change made severe fires during the UK’s 2022 summer heatwave six times more likely, new research has revealed.
“Financial Storm: How Escalating Climate Events Are Reshaping the Insurance Market…
“Study shows rain-soaking atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent.
“‘Global weirding’: climate whiplash hitting world’s biggest cities, study reveals.
“Climate change is wreaking havoc on Earth. Soon it will mess up its orbit.
“Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows…
“Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation…
“Arctic sea-ice extent is still at a record low for the day. 
“Latvia records warmest start to March in history.
“Unpredictable March Weather Threatens Agriculture Across Russia…
“Rotting recorded on fields of Tatarstan — will winter crops die?
“HISTORIC WARMTH IN EUROPE:
“Europe just had its least snowy winter (Dec-Feb) in over 50 years! 
“French households, businesses and local authorities will face soaring costs for insurance if the country fails to adapt to a changing climate, the government said Monday…
“Forest fires break out in south-west France and behind Nice…
“Storm Jara Causes Major Travel Chaos in Malaga, Spain as Floods, Landslides, and Flight Cancellation Impact Tourism in Andalusia…
“MALAGA’S reservoirs have begun releasing water after the recent storms filled them to critical levels.
“Cyprus is experiencing severe drought with March rainfall measuring just 1% of normal levels, the Department of Meteorology warned.
“Drought-stricken Algeria plans to import 1 million sheep ahead of Islam’s Eid Al-Adha…
“INCREDIBLE – INSANE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE of 28.5C [83.3F] at In Guezzam is HOTTEST MARCH NIGHT IN HISTORY OF ALGERIA.
“Nigerians to suffer scorching 42°C [107.6F] heatwave nationwide. 
“State of disaster declared in KZN [South Africa] after downpours, death and destruction…
“The famous tourist spot of Nosy Be in MADAGASCAR had its hottest March night in history with a Min of 27.0C [80.6F] Previous record? Yesterday, of course. 
“Tipping Point: The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East.
“Chronic water crisis threatens health and burdens residents in Deir Ezzor [Syria]…
“Fears of climate change rise in Kashmir as ancient spring dries up…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN INDIA:
“Chennai Combats Heat Wave With Green Shade Nets At Traffic Intersections…
“China’s trees are feeling the heat…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THAILAND. Records obliterated all over the country.
“AUSTRALIA BETWEEN RECORD HEAT AND RECORD FLOODS:
“Video shows Queensland, Australia, after Cyclone Alfred dropped 15 inches of rain…
“NZ’s glaciers have already lost nearly a third of their ice – as more vanishes, landscapes and lives change… 
“In march 1985, Rob Larter set foot in South Georgia [far South Atlantic] for the 1st time and explored the area around the Lyell and Geikie glaciers in the Cumberland Bay. 
“Argentina has declared three days of national mourning following devastating flash floods in Bahia Blanca, which have claimed at least 16 lives, with more feared dead. 
“Garuva City Hall declares state of emergency after flood causes damage in the city [Brazil].
“Four people were killed and about 100 families were left homeless due to a landslide in southern Colombia’s Narino department…
“HISTORIC – 104F [40C] TODAY IN TEXAS. It’s only happened once that early before.
“This year, Albuquerque saw its driest winter season on record with total precipitation amounting to 0.12 inches at the Albuquerque Sunport…
“‘It’s bad’: How drought, lack of snowpack and federal cuts could spell wildfire disaster in New Mexico.
“First national analysis finds America’s butterflies are disappearing at ‘catastrophic’ rate.
“Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks…
“Crews continue to battle wind-driven brush fire on New York’s Long Island…
“US military cancels climate change studies that Pentagon chief calls ‘crap’…
“US energy secretary, Chris Wright says global warming a side effect of modern economy…
“For the first time ever, recorded atmospheric CO₂ has exceeded 430ppm! 
“I’m dumbfounded every time I see this methane graph.
“Permian mass extinction linked to 10°C global temperature rise that reshaped Earth’s ecosystems.
“To see evidence for the acceleration of global sea surface temperatures, notice that the jump in average temperature between decades gets larger as the decades pass. The gap increases over time.
“Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says…
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“HISTORIC SOUTH AMERICA HEAT:
“Heat wave in southern Brazil prompts five cities to suspend classes…
“Donald Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil…
“Yaku Raymi: The Quechua Ritual to Save a Glacier [Peru]…
“Severe flooding in Ibagué, Colombia.
“Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change…
“Nearly half of popular tropical plant groups related to birds-of-paradise and bananas are threatened with extinction…
“‘Nothing like before’: El Pasoans [Texas] say this week’s dust storm is one of ‘the worst’…
“LA wildfires hit insurers harder than expected…
“Study warns of deadly future marine heat waves in East Coast estuaries [US]…
“Banff’s meteorological winter has been driest on record, Environment Canada says.
“The unforeseen effects of melting glaciers on Arctic coastal ecosystems…
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data).”
“Melting permafrost is exposing whaling-ear graves on Svalbard…
“This is completely unprecedented:
“Blackbird deaths point to looming West Nile virus threat in the UK.
“Warmest March 7 ever measured with temperatures rising to 17.8 degrees in De Bilt [Netherlands].
“EXTRAORDINARY WARM SPELL IN EUROPE; HISTORY REWRITTEN:
“Historic heat also in Slovakia mountains with 14.0C [57.2] at 1751m asl! Hottest March day in history.
“The lost oases of Morocco.
“EXTRAORDINARY EVENT – unbelievable MINIMUM temperature of 31.7C [89.1F] at Ouahigouya in BURKINA FASO…
“Climate change impacts in African mountains are greater than previously thought…
“Climate change is fuelling the spread of crop-destroying fall armyworm in Zimbabwe, dealing another blow to drought-hit farmers.
“‘Sex-for-fish’: Rural Zambian women forced into coercive deals as drought and aid cuts bite.
“South Sudanese Women Disproportionally Affected By Climate Change-Fuelled Heat: Study…
“East Africa braces for floods after heatwave.
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN – 36.1c [97F] Juan de Nova is HOTTEST MARCH DAY IN ALL FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES.
“Flash flooding hits Ha’il and Buraidah, Saudi Arabia…
“Baghdad Struggles with Torrential Rainfall as Floodwaters Rise Across Iraq.
“‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’…
“Pakistan water authority asks farmers to brace for up to 35% water shortage. 
“Powerful tornado hits Murcia town in Negros Occidental, Philippines…
“This eternal streak of hundreds of records which have fallen across Australia for months will just get worse.
“Koalas ‘behaving really weird’ as ex-Cyclone Alfred bears down.
“I just read about more looming cuts coming for certain science agencies right after making this graph. Not good. 
“While some aspects of the Earth Energy Imbalance (EEI) have come down from their extremes in recent months, the long-term trends remain consistent in their direction. 
“Supply chain risks get real. A growing threat from extreme weather events and pathogenic diseases means businesses can no longer afford to take the availability of staple food crops for granted… 
“‘A new phase’: why climate activists are turning to sabotage instead of protest…
“We’ve failed to stop climate change… we now face having to adapt to more extreme weather…
“What is this era of calamity we’re in? Some say ‘polycrisis’ captures it…
“EXTRAORDINARY!! Arguably the most brutal heat event IN WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY ANYTIME ANYWHERE.
“Fire in Monterrey: Bus trapped by flames…
“Families lose homes, property, pets in South Texas wildfires…
“Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane-fueled floods and back to drought…
“Where’s the snow? Poconos having fourth winter in a row with significant lack of snowfall…
“The Impact of Climate Change on the US Ski Industry.
“Winters are getting warmer globally. Look at the jump these last 10 years! December-February including 2025. 
“Wind records broken on Mace Head during Storm Éowyn, Met Éireann says.
“A huge fire has broken out on moorlands in Greater Manchester [UK] with nearby residents warned to keep their windows and doors closed.
“High risk of forest fires in parts of Brandenburg [Germany]…
“Europe’s race to build a war economy has led the bloc to pull spending desperately needed for another crisis: the climate.
“EU privately talks emissions rules with US gas firms as Trump trade war looms.
“Croatia is set to experience an unusual temperature anomaly this March as the first heatwave of the year arrives earlier than usual.
“Cleopatra’s birthplace [Alexandria, Egypt] sees ‘dramatic surge’ in building collapses as sea level rises, study show.
“Spain is being hammered by severe flooding, with meteorologists warning that the worst is yet to come…
“Human-caused climate change fuels extreme heat in Africa’s Sahel region: Burkina Faso and Mali…
“Severe flooding after record rainfall in Randburg [South Africa].
“African leaders demand debt relief as continent battles climate crisis…
“Zimbabwe battles aid shortages as drought bites…
“Uganda: Members of Parliament raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave…
“Somalia’s Daawo River dries up early, worsening water crisis in Gedo.
“Serious Water Pressure Drops and Outages in Tehran…
“Severe water crisis looms over Sindh as major dams near depletion [Pakistan]…
“Climate crisis threatens Pakistan’s bees and honey trade.
“Avalanche that killed 8 people ‘triggered by massive 600% increase in rain and snowfall’ [Uttarakhand, Himalayan India].
“Record-Breaking Cold Wave Hits Central-East China With Snowstorms, Hail, Strong Winds…
“Japan may declare ‘severe disaster’ as record wildfire burns for eighth day…
“Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?
“High temperature warnings are back this year with the mercury rising up to 37 degrees Celsius at four locations in Kedah [NW Malaysia]…
“SE ASIA HISTORIC HEAT WAVE:
“Extreme heat silently accelerates aging on a molecular level − new research.
“Indonesia uses cloud seeding to stop heavy rains as floods hit Jakarta…
“AUSTRALIA-OCEANIA HEAT WAVE:
“Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it…
“Families in Fleurieu Peninsula run out of water to wash clothes after prolonged dry conditions [South Australia]…
“‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain as drought threatens to spread across North Island [NZ]…
“Weakening currents in the Atlantic may mean a wetter northern Australia and drier New Zealand…
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE:
“Extreme drought conditions in Argentina are affecting the harvest season and leading farmers to rethink what they can expect in the future…
“Week will be one of the hottest ever registered in March in Brazil…
“Ecuador in a state of emergency: Floods affect more than 76 thousand people. 
“Colombia’s Worst Drought in 30 Years: Cities Running Dry.
“The cooling weather phenomenon La Niña that emerged late last year is weak and likely to be brief, the UN said Thursday, dashing hopes it could help rein in soaring global temperatures…
“So far, 2025 is averaging more than 1.67°C above the 1850-1900 IPCC pre-industrial baseline [global sea temps not far off 2024’s record highs].
“Half of global croplands could see a drop in suitable crops at 2C of warming…
“Hot frogs and sizzling salamanders: climate change is pushing amphibians to their limits…
“Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say…
“Arctic air temperature rank by month over the satellite era – now updated through February 2025 (record warm). 
“One sent tsunami alerts. Another flew with ‘hurricane hunters.’ Both were just fired from NOAA…