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“January 2025 sets surprise record as hottest ever start to a year…
“It was the hottest January on record at 1.75°C above the 1850 to 1900 average, beating the previous record set a year earlier… 2025 was expected to have marginally cooler temperatures thanks to the emergence of a La Niña climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean in late 2024.”
“Temperature has risen above freezing in one of the world’s northernmost station:
“Station Nord Greenland latitude 81:3; February record and warmest point in Greenland with a provisional +1.4C [34.5F]… Record warmest February day also in the extreme north of GREENLAND +0.6 Henrik Kroyer Holme.”
“Greenland ice sheet cracking more rapidly than ever, study shows…
““The biggest thing I was surprised about was how fast this was happening. One previous study showed changes over the scale of decades … and now we’re showing this happening on scales of five years,” said Dr Tom Chudley…”
“Dozens of February records destroyed in ICELAND with up to 7C margin… SVALBARD: temps up to +5C; Ny Alesund MINIMUM +2.4C highest ever in February… HISTORIC first above freezing temperature (+0.1C Hayes Island) in February in the Franz Joseph Land… Records also in mainland RUSSIA…”
“Europe ‘can’t cope’ with extreme weather costs, warns insurance watchdog…
“More households will be unable to insure their homes and the mounting losses from natural disasters could destabilise banks, Petra Hielkema, chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, told the Financial Times.”
“Are the French Alps facing increasing travel disruption?
“”Above 2,500 metres, there’s no doubt that global warming is making our mountains more fragile…” …A major road into the French Alps remains closed after a landslide, a train line has only just reopened after a 19-month closure and local authorities are warning of further problems ahead for transport in the mountains.”
“Torrential downpours cause long traffic jams and travel chaos on Costa del Sol roads [Spain]…
“The downpour that took some Costa del Sol residents by surprise during the early morning rush hour this Monday is causing long traffic jams on the Costa del Sol’s road network.”
“Flooding in Sicily as month’s rain falls in four hours…
“Almost 150 millimetres of rain fell, overloading the drainage system, the municipality said in a statement, describing it as an “event of exceptional magnitude”.”
“Lebanese farmers call for urgent action to address severe drought.
“In a remote field in southern Lebanon, 60-year-old farmer Salem Abdallah kneeled beside his cracked, dry soil, running his fingers through the dust. He looked up at the sky, searching for any sign of rain, but the clouds remained absent.”
“Water Authority says Israel experiencing driest winter in a century…
“Last month, the level of the Sea of Galilee, Israel’s main freshwater repository, rose by only two centimeters (less than 0.8 of an inch), and the measured flow of the Jordan River was the lowest since 1960.”
“Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Korbous, Tunisia, submerging streets and disrupting daily life. Emergency teams are working to assist affected residents as water levels continue to rise.”
“Climate change puts African cocoa production under pressure…
“”Addressing the impact of climate change on cocoa requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. It affects every stage of the supply chain: farmers face reduced yields, businesses encounter rising costs, and consumers see higher prices”, says Paulina Asante.”
“Study examines how African farmers are adapting to mountain climate change…
“”Mountains are the sentinels of climate change,” said Julia Klein, a Colorado State University professor of ecosystem science and sustainability and co-author of the study. “Like the Arctic, some of the first extreme changes we’re seeing are happening in mountains, from glaciers melting to extreme events.””
“35.4 [95.7F] at Saint Marie is a new all time record for the station… INDIAN OCEAN RECORD HEAT. Mauritius and Reunion are with stifling, humid heat 24/7 with no end in sight. Tmins locally >28C. Today Tmin at Vacoas (Mauritius hill) was 24.4C, highest ever in February.”
“Recent centennial drought on the Tibetan Plateau is outstanding within the past 3500 years…
“The recent drought conditions observed in central Europe and North America suggest that this may be part of wider hemispheric event, emphasizing the global reach of these teleconnections and the extensive influence of human-induced changes on the climate system.”
“Wildfire troubles Gaurishankar area, smoke hides snow-capped peaks [Nepal].
“The usual blanket of snow that covers the Rolwaling Mountain range in mid-January has been overshadowed by smoke from a wildfire in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. Since Saturday, the fire has been raging…”
“The coldest month January ended rather warm, with barely any cold wave days, setting this winter well on the trajectory to become one of the warmest in the country’s history… January was 99 per cent rain deficient as well, while December was 91 per cent rain deficient.”
“Thap Lan park closed until April because of forest fires [Thailand].
“Deputy provincial governor Suraphan Silpasuwan said on Monday the entire park was being closed for three months to clear the way for rangers and other agencies to fight forest fires.”
“Record-breaking snowfall hits Hokkaido as cold front sweeps Japan.
“Heavy snowfall has persisted since Monday night, with Obihiro recording 120 centimeters in the 12 hours through noon on Tuesday, the highest on record for the city [andan all time national record for 12 hour snowfall].”
“A bridge connecting a key highway has collapsed from raging floodwaters in North Queensland as authorities issue a crocodile warning…
“‘We’re seeing record breaking rainfall in many locations,’ the Bureau of Meteorology’s Matt Collopy told reporters… Nearly one metre of rain was recorded at Paluma Dam, Townsville in the last 48 hours while Ingham has copped more than 400mm in the last day.”
“Turtle hatchling numbers are significantly down in WA’s Pilbara region this season. Heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Sean and hot temperatures have been cited as the main reasons.”
“49.2°C [120.6F] Gascoyne Junction is all-time record & 7th highest temperature ever recorded in Australia in February! MONTHLY RECORDS: 47.8°C Paraburdoo, 47.2°C Wiluna, 47.1°C Telfer, 46.9°C Meekatharra [0.2°C from all-time record], 46.3°C Mount Magnet.”
“Red alert in Litueche [Chile]: At least 150 hectares burned and 6 homes destroyed by forest fire.
“On Monday afternoon, a forest fire broke out in the commune of Litueche, in the O’Higgins region, an emergency for which Senapred declared a red alert.”
“Chile struggles to rebuild a year after its deadliest wildfires in history…
“Carlos Vidal is still shoveling rubble that used to be his home a year after the deadliest wildfires in Chile’s history tore through his neighborhood and the coastal cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, killing 137 people.”
“One dead, hundreds evacuated as wildfires continue to burn in Patagonia…
“In total, 856 people have now been evacuated from mountain shelters close to El Bolson, while 123 others had contacted a helpline and informed the authorities they were leaving the area, said the regional administration.”
“A new harsh heat wave kicked off between North Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. Today 43.2C [109.8F] at Nueva Asuncion PARAGUAY, just 0.3C from the national record of highest temperature in February.”
“‘It won’t come back’: Argentina farmers battle drought and a shrinking harvest…
“”We are seeing here corn that’s already gone. The plant is already yellow, it will not come back,” said the farmer from the town of Veinticinco de Mayo, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Buenos Aires. The town has been hit by a recent drought.”
“A strong hail and wind storm caused damage, flooded streets and power outages in Bahía Blanca [Atlantic Coast, Argentina].
“Bahía Blanca suffered a violent hail and wind storm on Sunday that left fallen trees, flooded streets and power outages in different neighborhoods. The phenomenon surprised residents after 3:20 p.m. , shortly after the National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a last-minute alert.”
“Amarillo reached 89 degrees just before 3PM Monday afternoon. This obliterated the old daily record high of 81 degrees set back in 1934. Not only was this a daily record high temperature, it also ties the monthly all-time warmest temperature for Amarillo since observations began in 1892.”
“How huge parts of the US could become uninhabitable within decades — even so-called ‘climate havens’…
“”Most major infrastructure systems in the United States were deployed right around the middle of the last century. Well, you know, here we are, it’s 2025, and they’ve gone through their initial lifespans. We’ve Band-Aided them together for another 20 or so years, and we just can’t keep Band-Aiding them anymore…””
“State Farm seeks emergency 22% rate hike in California after LA wildfires…
“State Farm General, California’s largest home insurer, is seeking an emergency rate increase for homeowners following the Los Angeles wildfires last month. If approved, the hike would average a 22% increase for policyholders.”
“California Faces Mudslide Threat From Flooding Rains After Wildfires…
“…a massive Pacific storm will start to move south into Los Angeles on Tuesday, where it can transform burned hillsides into rivers of mud and debris. Rain has already started in San Luis Obispo…”
““Eco-anxiety” affects almost four in five children under 12, research suggests. New polling commissioned by Greenpeace has found teachers are unable to cope with the unprecedented number of pupils who report feeling worried about climate change.”
“Solar geoengineering, if weaponised, has the potential to deepen global inequality and escalate conflicts worldwide…
“”The complete risks of eventual SRM deployment are unknowable, and there are at present no plausible global governance mechanisms to deal with such planetary-scale intervention technologies.”
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“USDA ordered to scrub climate change from websites.
“Agriculture Department employees have been ordered to delete landing pages discussing climate change across agency websites and document climate change references for further review, according to an internal email obtained by POLITICO.”
“‘The world order could start to evolve from the Arctic’: Trump, thin ice and the fight for the Northwest Passage…
“With the potential to slash shipping times between Europe and Asia by thousands of miles… the opening up of the Northwest Passage as the Arctic ice melts is viewed by some as an upside of the climate crisis and one of the main reasons Trump has taken such an interest in Greenland.”
“Researchers from the University of Toronto have established a direct link between the population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay and shrinking sea ice caused by climate change…
““A loss of sea ice means bears spend less time hunting seals and more time fasting on land,” says Louise Archer…”
“After a mid-Winter one day loss of over 100k square kilometers of sea ice, Arctic sea-ice extent is once again at a record low for the day [before the heatwave even strikes]…
“Temperatures 28°C (50°F) above average in parts of the Arctic are predicted to begin on Sunday and are now forecast to stay around for at least a week.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Warm as April: the weather in Kyiv set three records in one day.
“Three temperature records were set in Kyiv on January 30: minimum, maximum and average daily temperatures. The figures exceeded the previous records set in 2002 and correspond to the beginning of April.”
“This is not climate resilience, it is suffering: how Storm Éowyn tore a hole in our preparations for extreme weather [Ireland].
“More than a week after Storm Éowyn, with over 100,000 homes and businesses still without power, and many premises left without water or internet connectivity, Ireland is clearly not the climate-resilient society that it aspires to be.”
“Why ‘very vulnerable’ Scotland faces ‘managed retreat’ as storms of climate change worsen…
“”More than ever now, when we have a major flood, there are very real discussions about whether that community will be able to go back,” Easthope said. “We call it managed retreat. And that’s happening right now.””
“Flood prevention plan spurred by wettest month on record.
“After experiencing the wettest month on record in September of last year, Oxfordshire County Council has set into motion a new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.”
“IN PICTURES: Historic flooding strikes western France.
“Red flood warnings will remain in place in France into Saturday, with floods that have swamped large parts of western France, including the town of Redon, not yet at their peak.”
“‘The flood of the century’: How well prepared is Paris for a natural disaster?
“It has been more than 100 years since Paris’s last great flood, meaning the city is well overdue another mammoth deluge that authorities predict could leave hundreds of thousands of people without water or electricity.”
“Major wildfires in Europe are now starting earlier, becoming more frequent and harder to stop, and doing more damage. Scientists say they’ll likely get worse as climate change intensifies. The Mediterranean region is warming faster than the global average.”
“A “catastrophic” collapse in shellfish numbers is being reported by Spanish fishers in Galicia, with some stocks falling by as much as 90% in the space of a few years.
“Galicia is Europe’s principal source of shellfish and, after China, the world’s biggest producer of mussels, which are farmed in the estuaries.”
“One of Türkiye’s most significant wetlands, the Gediz Delta, is facing severe threats from climate change and pollution, raising concerns about its long-term survival…
“ising temperatures, stronger winds, and decreasing rainfall—exacerbated by climate change—are driving saltwater further inland, disrupting the delicate balance of this ecosystem.”
“Crete: Depleted Dams Signal Summer Water Crisis. Again.
“Who knew “empty” could be again the theme of the year? The dams in Crete are scraping the bottom of the metaphorical barrel, with their water levels plummeting to historic lows. This isn’t just a “wait for the rain” situation anymore. Nope. It’s a full-blown disaster waiting to happen…”
“Cyclone Elvis Claims Lives Amidst Heavy Rainfall.
“At least five people have died in Madagascar following lightning linked to tropical cyclone Elvis, the latest phenomenon over the Indian Ocean. According to Mario Rajomazandry of CAJ News.”
“Groundwater depletion in Pakistan puts millions at risk of water scarcity…
“In regions like Punjab, the water table is dropping at alarming rates, requiring farmers to drill deeper wells, which in turn raises costs and reduces agricultural productivity. In cities like Karachi, the situation is even direr…”
“Kashmir’s fragile future: Water shortages, contaminated springs, and the collapse of agriculture…
““Every year brings new hope, but now it feels like even the land is not supporting us,” Kumhar says, his voice laced with regret. “For the past two years, either it doesn’t snow at all, or when it does, it causes damage.””
“Indonesia casts doubt on role of Paris climate accord after Donald Trump’s exit…
““If the US, which is currently the second-biggest polluter after China, refuses to comply with the international agreement, why should countries like Indonesia comply?” said Hashim Djojohadikusumo at a conference in Jakarta on Friday.”
“‘The next 24 hours will be critical’: flooding to second-storey level possible as torrential rain soaks Queensland [Australia]…
“Further rainfall is forecast through to at least Monday, with totals of 200mm to 350mm between Cairns and Mackay, after isolated areas received in excess of 1000mm [40 inches] in the last week.“
“Indigenous rock art threatened by Grampians bushfires in Victoria’s west.
“Fire crews are racing to protect Victoria’s richest concentration of Indigenous rock art as they tackle a series of out-of-control blazes ahead of an expected heatwave.”
“33.3 [91.9F] Saipan NORTHERN MARIANAS JANUARY RECORD. RECORDS JANUARY HIGHEST MINIMUMS: 28.3 Chuuk MICRONESIA – NATIONAL RECORD; 27.4 Haapai TONGA – NATIONAL RECORD; 26.2 Fak Fak INDONESIA; 30.1 Varanus Island AUSTRALIA; NEW CALEDONIA: 27.2 Ile Art, 25.6 Kone.”
“Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze…
“A freeze on US foreign aid has deepened concerns that the Pacific region will suffer further as crucial assistance for climate adaptation, disaster management, extreme weather resilience is cut, or under threat.”
“Storm brings intense flooding, road closures, power outages to Maui…
“Kalanikau, whose work focuses on preserving and supporting the island’s natural habitats, said a large-scale cleanup effort will be needed moving forward… “The debris is so bad that our natural resources — any life in the ocean — is going to be impacted on a large scale,” he said.”
“Fires in El Bolsón [Patagonia]: a “monumental disaster” that could be worse due to wind and heat.
“”The disaster is monumental, especially because there are farms in the forest in that area and the fire could take them away,” lament the residents. The flames have already razed more than 1,500 hectares and could spread even further.”
“From Space, Parched Argentine Soy Fields Are Looking Even Worse…
“Mickael Attia, a crop analyst with EarthDaily Analytics, sees the soy harvest shrinking to 45 million metric tons. That’s well below the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange’s estimate of 49.6 million tons and other popular forecasts…”
“São Paulo Faces Flooding Crisis After [more] Intense Rainfall.
“Severe weather conditions have gripped São Paulo, with intense rainfall causing widespread flooding and disruptions across the city late on January 31, 2025. The volume of rain was alarming…”
“CARIBBEANS EXCEPTIONAL HEAT. Records destroyed all over.
“Minimum temperature of 26.0C [78.8F] at Montego Bay destroys the record of HOTTEST JANUARY NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN JAMAICA. It’s MUCH above the February record. HOTTEST JANUARY NIGHTS IN HISTORY TMINS: 26.9 BELIZE; 25.8 Melville DOMINICA; 25.9 New Amsterdam, 24.0 Timehri GUYANA etc.”
“North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes…
“Western North Carolina will need billions more dollars from the federal and state government to accomplish its recovery goals, according to officials in Gov. Josh Stein’s administration at a Wednesday legislative meeting. The region saw historic flooding from Helene last year…”
“Nobody’s Insurance Rates Are Safe From Climate Change.
“Asheville, North Carolina, was once widely considered a climate haven thanks to its elevated, inland location and cooler temperatures than much of the Southeast. Then came the catastrophic floods of Hurricane Helene in September 2024.”
“January closed with two record high temps, as the first month of the year continues to heat up faster than any other in Minnesota…
“Even without record-breaking temperatures, Januarys are trending warmer in Minnesota. Since 1970, the average daily temperature across the state has increased by 8.9 degrees and low temperatures, on average, are 10.8 degrees higher than they were a half-century ago.”
“Northeast Wisconsin’s record-high temperatures send many outside for springtime activities…
“Aubry said, “Gives us a feeling that spring is right around the corner. People can’t wait to get out and swing their new golf clubs. It’s just fabulous, we’re all just excited about the warm weather.””
“Mango farms where? Climate change is scrambling where the world’s food is grown.
“Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation, and emerging diseases are among the mélange of climate impacts changing what’s grown in breadbaskets around the world… This trend will only accelerate…”
“‘Perfect rat storm’: urban rodent numbers soar as the climate heats, study finds…
“Washington DC, San Francisco, Toronto, New York City and Amsterdam had the greatest increase in these rodents, according to the study, which looked at data from 16 cities globally.”
“Here are the updated “daily color stripes” with data through from January 1, 1940 to January 28, 2025.
“For anyone paying attention, the current 30-day global surface temperature anomaly is 1.76°C above the pre-industrial baseline.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say…
“Researchers studying sediment cores recovered from mainland Greece and the Aegean Sea have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution in the environment dating to around 5,200 years ago.”
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“An ominous year: the climate change omens for 2025 look very dark indeed.
“Anyone concerned about climate change will view 2025 with some trepidation, for two reasons: First, global warming continues unabated. Secondly, where one might have hoped for an increased awareness of the climate crisis, a strong anti-Green tide has swept through the political landscape at national and international levels.”
“Global Banks Make Little Headway in Addressing Climate Change…
“Overall, BNEF’s research adds to reports that say any headway made to date by banks isn’t nearly enough for the planet to reach the crucial goal of net zero emissions by mid-century.”
“Donald Trump wiped out dozens of Joe Biden’s climate initiatives in first week blitz…
“Among the largest rescissions included ending the ban on new offshore drilling and removing the US from the Paris climate agreement and other commitments under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. He also terminated federal offices dedicated to climate and environmental justice…”
“New study: Ocean surface temperatures warming four times faster than in 1980s…
“While ocean temperatures were rising at about 0.06 degrees Celsius per decade in the late 1980s, they are now increasing at 0.27 degrees Celsius per decade. The findings help explain why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedented ocean temperatures.”
“Below is my simple-minded modeling of sea surface temperature warming by using decadal differences.
“The fact that the linear trendline slopes upward means warming is accelerating and shows the current rate of ocean warming is about 0.32°C/decade.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Just in: preliminary Global Temperature anomaly shows that January 2025 will be the WARMEST JANUARY ON RECORD with a final anomaly >+0.7C vs 1991/2020 normal.
[January 2024 was the previous warmest Jan at 0.7C above the 1991/2020 average, i.e. 1.66C over pre-industrial, per Copernicus]
“As of January 28, 2025, Arctic sea-ice extent is currently ranked second lowest for the day.
“With the upcoming Arctic heatwave (up to 28°C/50°F above average in certain parts), I expect sea ice extent will be at a record daily low within a week.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Weatherwatch: melting permafrost threatens landscapes and lives in Arctic regions…
“Landscapes are collapsing. Whole towns and dams were built on the false assumption that the ground would always be frozen and provide permanent foundations. Oil spills and sumps were likewise abandoned, believing that they would be contained because the ice would never melt.”
“Russia comes in from the cold, with flowers blooming around Moscow in January…
“Russia’s Hydrometeorological Research Center reported Tuesday that temperatures in eight Russian regions reached highs on Monday that broke decades-old records.”
“Oleksandr Voznyi, the department’s head, noted that cherry blossoms usually bloom in April, but this unusual January flowering is linked to an abnormally warm winter. He pointed out that the early blooming was preceded by record-breaking temperatures in the capital…”
“Latest Storm Daniel damage estimate reaches €5 billion [Greece]…
“The latest evaluation of the total repair cost greatly exceeds an initial estimate of between €1.5 and 2 billion and constitutes approximately 2.5% of the GDP in 2023, the deputy minister noted.”
“Concern has been growing in the last few hours over the flooding of the Lamone following the heavy storms, still ongoing, in the Apennines [Italy].
“The rains have in fact caused a rapid rise above the red threshold of the river’s hydrometric levels, which have set a historic record, in Marradi, with 2 meters and 68 cm, shortly after 11 am.”
“Five skiers killed in French Alps after avalanches hit off-piste areas…
“An avalanche in the French Alps has killed four Norwegian skiers who were swept away by an off-piste torrent of snow and ice in the southeastern Savoie region. Also on Wednesday, a separate avalanche near Chamonix, in the Haute-Savoie region, killed a Swiss skier…”
“France has been devastated by flooding as the latest storm to hit the country left roads submerged and villages underwater…
“Residents in several towns and cities used boats to escape their flooded homes as rivers and waterways broke their banks after the country was battered by heavy rain.”
“Valencia councillor ‘caught shopping for wine online’ at flood relief meeting…
“Nearly three months after flash floods ravaged part of the Valencia region, turning streets into rivers, sweeping away cars and killing more than 220 people, many continue to reel from the worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century.”
“Malaga registers second highest minimum January temperature on record…
“On Monday 27 January, a thermometer at the airport recorded the second highest minimum temperature on record in Malaga, when the lowest temperature of 15.4C was reached at 5.30am…”
“Climate change could submerge The Gambia’s capital.
“The existence of Gambia’s capital, Banjul, is under threat from rising sea levels and flash flooding. Many people, including residents and fishers, have been displaced, while businesses and offices have moved away to safety.”
“Record heat in KENYA – 39.8 [103.6F] at Lodwar is a new January highest temperature record.
“Lodwar is the world’s hottest place for altitudes >500m asl. In 2024 it had a year average temperature of 30.8C. No site in the world at that altitude had ever seen such a hot year.”
Relentless record heat is sweeping 100% of the tropical countries and it will just get worse in February. The opposite trend of what happens during a Nina. HOTTEST NIGHT ON RECORD in the port to Toamasina (Tamatave) with a Tmin of 27.6C [81.7F] beaten by over 1C.”
“Shivajinagar sizzles at 35.9°C [96.6F], breaks all-time January heat record for Pune [Maharashtra, India].
“Shivajinagar’s maximum temperature was a significant five degrees above normal, marking Wednesday as the hottest January day in Pune’s recorded history.”
“At least five people were killed and thousands were forced to evacuate across two Malaysian states on Borneo after days of heavy rain triggered floods and landslides.
“Government data showed more than 700 millimeters (27.6 inches) of rain fell on parts of Sabah and Sarawak.”
“33.0C [91.4F] and January record of highest temperature again in the tiny Australian territory of Cocos Islands which has been breaking records nearly every single month since late 2023 and it continues to re-break them.”
“BOM seems to confirm the insane minimum temperature set at Murchison on 24 and 25 January which is the highest ever recorded in Western Australia and one of the highest ever recorded in all Southern Hemisphere history.”
“Queenslanders prepare as continuing heavy rain causes flooding in north.
“More heavy rain is forecast for Queensland’s north tropical coast, where some locations have received up to 700 [27+ inches] millimetres of rain since Monday morning.”
“‘Leave immediately’: Bushfire emergency continues to unfold in Victoria’s south-west…
“The emergency warning covers Glenisla, Mooralla, Rocklands, and Woohlpooer, all located in Victoria’s south-west. The fire is one of several currently burning across the state, and it is one of five active fires within the national park.”
“Brazil introduces lightning monitoring system to prepare for climate change…
“By integrating lightning data with radar and satellite imagery, the chentre’s teams can predict rainfall behaviour, determining whether incoming precipitation will be moderate or heavy. This integration also aids in identifying potential hailstorm formations.
“Two years of unstoppable record heat in the Eastern Pacific. Today the port of Guayaquil tied the record of its January hottest night with a minimum of 26.3C [79.3F]. This trend is exactly the opposite of what happens during a Nina.”
“Climate change made the deadly Los Angeles wildfires more likely. And, the worst is yet to come…
“The blazes were worsened by dried-out vegetation, low rainfall in the region and the overlap between drought conditions and hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, according to the group World Weather Attribution.”
“Between October 2022 and April 2024, Pasadena, CA observed it’s wettest 18-month period in 118 years of record keeping.
“Just 10 days later, it began it’s driest 9-month period ever recorded! Climate whiplash was a critical ingredient to the destruction of Altadena.” [Edgar McGregor]
“California bill would let insurers sue oil companies to avoid raising rates.
“California lawmakers introduced a first-in-the-nation bill Monday to create a clear legal pathway for individuals and insurance companies to sue oil companies for damages after fires like the ones that destroyed whole neighborhoods in Los Angeles this month.”
“Victims of deadly Hawaii wildfire agree deal over how to split $4bn payout…
“The unusual trial had been expected to delve into difficult questions about survivors’ losses. Some victims were ready to take the witness stand, while others submitted pre-recorded testimony…”
“Portland’s dry January could tie record streak for no measurable rain [Oregon]…
“January is typically a dark and rainy time of year in Portland, where some days the thick clouds make it feel as though the sun barely rises. But this year has been different…”
“Ice fishing season melting away with record warm temperatures [Iowa]…
“DNR spokesman Mick Klemesrud says continued days of above freezing temperatures make more and more ice disappear. “Southern Iowa is going to be, the ice fishing season is probably going to be over by this weekend… And in places like central Iowa, Big Creek Lake had an open pocket on it that didn’t freeze all winter…”
“More Than Half of the Largest Bodies of Water in the World Are Drying Up…
“Lakes and other water bodies are affected in many other ways by climate change. Researchers such as Yao also note that in colder climates, some lakes face fewer ice-covered days which can further enhance water loss.”
“…rising water demands are disproportionately being met by water resources in already stressed regions…we estimate that unsustainable blue water demand has risen by 101% in China, 82% in India, and 49% in the US.”
For interest: “Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032…
“”Odds have slightly increased to 1 in 83,” Catalina Sky Survey engineer and asteroid hunter David Rankin wrote on BlueSky. “This is one of the highest probabilities of an impact from a significantly sized rock ever.”
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“The coming great global land reshuffle. Climate change and population pressures are beginning to drive a new surge of competition over territory…
“The greater territorial stability of the postwar era is an anomaly that is now set to end.”
“Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland…
““There are serious challenges regarding security and defence in the Arctic and North Atlantic,” Denmark’s Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in a statement… Earlier this month, Trump said Greenland is vital to US security and Denmark must give up control.”
“‘Last Ice Area’ in the Arctic could disappear much sooner than previously thought.
“The Arctic’s “Last Ice Area” (LIA)—a vital habitat for ice-dependent species—might disappear within a decade after the central Arctic Ocean becomes ice-free in summer…”
“Scotland’s First Minister has said reconnecting power in Scotland following Storm Eowyn has been a “colossal” task and the impact is a “warning that climate change is with us”…
“Gusts hit 100mph north of the border as high winds caused claimed one life and caused widespread damage, disrupting travel and damaging property.”
“UK blackcurrant growers flag extreme weather as biggest risk.
“The survey found 93% of growers identify adverse weather conditions as a primary concern with three-quarters expecting extreme weather to have the greatest impact on their businesses in the next five to ten years.”
“A major incident has been declared in Somerset due to flooding overnight as rain and wind continues to batter parts of the region.
“The police and council have jointly announced the incident after residents had to be rescued from their homes and buildings were flooded due to torrential rain on Sunday 26 January.”
“Storm Herminia brings heavy rain and powerful winds to Europe…
“The capital of the Ille-et-Vilaine department, Rennes, saw its worst flooding in 40 years with local authorities warning that the forecast remained “unfavourable” for the coming hours and days.”
“Extreme heat will kill millions of people in Europe without rapid action…
“The results, published in Nature Medicine, suggest that heat-related deaths will surpass those caused by cold conditions in even the most optimistic scenarios… Mediterranean regions, particularly eastern Spain, southern France, Italy and Malta, are on track to be the worst affected.”
“Exceptionally high temperatures in Europe with up to 21.8°C [71.2F] in France, 18.8°C in Austria, 18.7°C in Germany, 18.3°C in Liechtenstein & 18.1°C in Switzerland.
“Dozens of monthly records have been broken, like Strasbourg, Grenoble, Chambéry, Annecy, Geneva, Bregenz, Nyon, etc.”
“Huge sandstorm on the A-31 in La Gineta [near Valencia, Spain]…
“The videos that have arrived from the sand storms that have been recorded in the province of Albacete due to the strong storm this Monday are impressive. The MeteOrihuela account published this video of the A-31 near La Gineta, with cars stopped due to poor visibility.”
“Record January heat of almost 27 deg C bakes Spain’s Valencia.
“Spain’s Mediterranean coastal city of Valencia registered on Jan 27 its hottest January temperature of 26.9 deg C [80.4F] in records going back more than 150 years, the national weather agency said.”
“Experts say there is a “fire industry” in southern Italy… because there are so many people involved. Fires are set by seasonal workers eager to prolong firefighting contracts, farmers who want to clear forest for grazing, protestors or people with vendettas.”
“Budapest Records Unprecedented January Temperatures.
“Budapest has experienced record-setting warmth this past Sunday, January 25, 2025, as previously unthinkable temperatures were achieved. Pestszentlőrinc registered 15.5 [59.9F] degrees Celsius, reflecting significant deviations from historical norms.”
“Unusual Warm Weather Grips Russia With Record Temperatures.
“Russia is bracing for unusually warm weather as forecasters predict record-breaking temperatures this winter. With daily temperatures expected to soar to levels not seen for over a century, residents of Moscow and surrounding regions are already noticing the change.”
“Russia Sees Rapid 3 C Winter Temperature Increase Over Past 50 Years.
“Russia is already grappling with more frequent droughts, floods, heatwaves and the rapid thawing of permafrost across its diverse climatic zones, which range from subtropical to Arctic.”
“The current January has recorded only 17.2mm of rainfall, making it the second driest since records began in 1901. The driest January on record was in 1997…”
“UAE rains: Majority of insurance firms have paid out claims of record April 2024 rainfall…
“According to global ratings agency S&P, UAE insurers lost up to $2.5 billion (Dh9.175 billion) due to rains in 2024, including the unprecedented rainfall in April… The rains caused massive losses to properties and vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and other northern emirates.”
“What if the climate crisis makes disaster insurance unaffordable?
“…If nothing changes, the consequences – for the industry, for homeowners, for the broader financial system, and for where human beings can choose to live – will be profound.”
“40% Reduction in rainfall slashes crop yields in Punjab, Pakistan, threatening agriculture
“In Punjab, Pakistan, a severe winter drought has led to a 40% reduction in rainfall… Malik Asghar, chairman of the Punjab Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, noted the dramatic impact on crop yields…”
“Warm Nights, Uncertain Future: Himachal’s Unusual Weather Raises Concern for Apple Crop…
“…the warm temperatures could disrupt the critical chilling period required for apple trees to bloom… Balvinder Gaktu, a horticulturist from Tikker Rohru, added, “The changing weather patterns are becoming a serious challenge.””
“The Bitter Taste Of Kashmir’s Apple Boom: How Pesticides Are Poisoning The Region’s Fruit Bowl…
“Excessive use of carcinogenic chemicals in apple production has led to a startling rise in cancer cases in Kashmir, forcing a re-evaluation of the industry’s reliance on toxic pesticides”
“Bengaluru [Karnataka, SW India] is at an ‘emergency’ point in its water crisis, hydrologists say, warning that immediate steps must be taken to avoid further depletion of the city’s groundwater…
“Srikantaiah also suggested filling lakes with treated wastewater as many lakes have dried up, but they can be revived by using properly treated wastewater, he said.”
“Authorities have warned that temperatures in Kerala [SW India] are expected to intensify in the coming days, marking an alarming continuation of the state’s shifting climate patterns….
“Historically, Kerala’s peak heat was confined to March and beyond. However, in both 2023 and 2024, the state experienced oppressive heat as early as January—a pattern that seems to be repeating this year.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEATWAVE IN THAILAND – historic heat with records smashed in all regions of the country. Today:
“38.2 [100.8F] Chachoengsao; 37.2 Pathum Thani; 35.9 Phuket AP record re-beaten several times. Thousands of records have been smashed in Thailand every single day since early 2023.”
“Forest fire threatens Asia’s largest bird park in Chai Nat [Thailand].
“Over 20 fire trucks battled to save Chainat Bird Park from a blaze engulfing Khao Plong mountain in Mueang district, 200 kilometres north of Bangkok, on Tuesday.”
“Five dead, hundreds impacted by landslide and floods across Indonesia.
“Five people have died and several others have been injured as a result of landslides and flooding caused by heavy rainfall across Indonesia, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported, as the country enters the final week of January.”
“Marine heatwave likely cause of mass fish deaths on WA’s Pilbara coast, authorities say.
“Authorities believe a climate-change-driven marine heatwave is the most likely cause of mass fish deaths off Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. Experts say it is reminiscent of one of the most severe marine warming events ever recorded in the state…”
“Extreme fire danger grips Australia’s southeast amid heatwave…
“The extreme temperatures brought back memories of the catastrophic 2019-2020 “Black Summer” that saw fires destroy an area the size of Turkey, killing 33 people and billions of animals.”
“Like a ‘war zone’ – Homes in the dark after devastating Mangawhai tornado [NZ].
“Fire and Emergency Northland district manager Wipari Henwood said the initial estimate is 50 homes damaged, but he expected that number will go up due to homes and businesses in the wider area damaged by falling trees.”
“The Fiji Roads Authority has reported the closure of several roads around Fiji due to flooding. In the Rakiraki and Ra area roads under flood are Barotu road, Vunikavikaloa road, Burenitu road, and Dreketi road.”
“Paraguay: 200,000 liters of water sent to communities in Paraguayan Chaco to mitigate drought.
“The Paraguayan Armed Forces and other public institutions on Monday sent some 200,000 liters of drinking water to a dozen communities in the Paraguayan Chaco (west) to mitigate the impact of the drought, reported the Ministry of Defense and the National Emergency Secretariat.”
“Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, in the province of Córdoba [central Argentina], suffered an intense storm on Saturday that caused flooding in numerous homes and swept away vehicles due to the force of the current.
“…he authorities urged the population to stay away from waterways, avoid crossing flooded streets and remain attentive…”
“Climate change is disrupting food systems across Latin America, UN report says…
““The shocks are getting much more extreme,” said Lola Castro, the WFP’s regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean. “This is what’s creating larger food insecurity and under-nutrition.””
“Record heat continues to sweep all South America from Colombia (39.6 at Guamo) to Patagonia where a new terrible heat wave is expected, very similar to the previous one. Temperatures will exceed 43C [109.4F] again.”
“Northern Arizona sees snow after the driest start to winter on record…
““We [had] a historically dry start to the winter season,” Taylor said. “We normally have over 3.5 feet of snowfall in Flagstaff by this time, and we’ve only had about three inches. So, anything we can get is useful right now. It will help.””
“California rainstorms aid firefighters but bring ash, mud and debris in burn areas.
“Less than an inch of rain fell in most areas, but it was enough to loosen Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the Pacific Palisades, where crews working before dawn cleared inundated roadways including the famed Pacific Coast Highway.”
“Exceptional mildness continues in Alaska and NW Canada with several records smashed every day.
“Most significative – Fairbanks FAILED TO DROP TO FREEZING (Tmin 33F): This is only the 2nd time it happens in January in >120 years! …another monthly record of highest temperature: 43F at Tanana [Alaska].”
And, in a depressing sign of the times, The Wall Street Journal has aired this greasily dishonest opinion piece by one Barton Swaim, Mark Sanford Jr.’s former speech writer:
“Why Climate-Change Ideology Is Dying…
“Voters have concluded that the private jet-flying alarmists don’t really believe their own claims… Even if aggregate global temperatures are warming, the question is whether this will lead to civilizational cataclysm… Many capable interpreters of the evidence think the answer is no.”
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“‘Generational’ bomb cyclone Eowyn slams UK, breaks wind record in Ireland.
“A bomb cyclone hit Ireland and the United Kingdom on Thursday into Friday, preliminarily setting a new wind record for Ireland of 114 mph at Mace Head, after which point the wind equipment stopped reporting.”
“Climate Change Makes Fierce Winter Storms Like Éowyn Even Stronger…
“Eowyn… is exactly the type of storm expected to become stronger as the climate warms. Research indicates that while climate change could mean fewer winter storms overall in northwestern Europe, it could make strong storms like Éowyn even stronger.”
“Man arrested after climate activists cut UK insurance firms’ fibre optic cables…
“In a press release, the group, which calls itself Shut the System, said it had targeted insurers “due to their critical role underpinning the fossil fuel economy through underwriting contracts and investments”.”
“2024 in Saxony warmest year since weather records…
“With an increase of 2.8 degrees compared to the same period in the previous year, last year was the warmest since weather records began in Saxony in 1881 and “extremely too warm”. This means that the warming trend not only continued, “but also accelerated significantly compared to the last two warmest years, 2022 and 2023…””
“Ghana delayed delivery of 370,000 t of cocoa in the 2023/24 season, official says.
“Ghana has delayed the delivery of 370,000 metric tons of cocoa in the 2023/24 season due to poor output, its food and agribusiness minister-designate told a parliamentary committee Monday…”
“Aimable Gahigi, the director general of the weather agency, said that as a result of rising temperatures “rainy seasons are becoming shorter and more intense.”“
“Thousands of endangered tortoises rescued from floods in Madagascar after Cyclone Dikeledi…
“The rescue centre was badly damaged by the floods, which swept away much of its infrastructure… Radiated and spider tortoises are critically endangered in Madagascar due to habitat destruction and poaching.”
“Drought led to 71,000 ‘excess deaths’ in Somalia, report shows.
“A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 people beyond the number expected. About 40% of the lives lost were children under the age of 5.”
“Iraq’s Former ‘Food Basket’, Dhi Qar Devastated by Drought.
“Farmers and residents are opting for drilling wells in a desperate bid to endure the calamity unfolding around them, as water scarcity endangers their crops, livestock, and livelihoods.”
“Iranian city bans music events after Imam blames them for drought…
“The city of Abadan has been slammed for granting concert permits, with religious authorities calling them ‘sinful’. One cleric went as far as blaming the music events for the ongoing drought in the region…”
“In Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, farmers struggle with many stressors. In 2024, there were over 800 suicides in just this area, leaving behind women and children who bear of the brunt of poverty and stigma…”
“The Geopolitics of Water: Regional Rivals Compete for South Asia’s Rivers.
“South Asia will increasingly prize the Brahmaputra and Indus rivers as demographic and economic growth heighten regional water demand and intensify geopolitical rivalries, portending more severe diplomatic tensions and instability…”
“Exceptional +7.3C [45.1F] Khovsgol MONGOLIAN highlands New January record. As always, despite failed announcements of “cold spells” THAILAND keeps breaking heat records no-stop. 37.7 Ratchaburi: January heat record.”
“EXTRAORDINARY MILDNESS IN YAKUTIA [SIBERIA] – records smashed with margins up to 5C.
“The most remarkable case is the incredible -6.8 Yakutsk [19.8F]: In 140+ years it had never recorded >-11.5C in January before this year – then it recorded -9.9C,-10.0C and today this -6.8C.”
“Siberian Winter Weather Sees Severe Fluctuations.
“Warm spells followed by extreme cold and heavy snowfall prompt emergency warnings across Siberia… Travel across frozen water bodies has posed additional dangers, especially with reports of people and vehicles venturing onto thin ice…”
“Since 2021, in the face of pledges made that same year by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to bring the country’s net emissions to zero by 2050, the Vietnamese government has been criminalizing climate activists on falsified charges…”
“Firefighters battle four emergency level bushfires in Arthur River, Narrikup, Yilgarn and Bremer Bay [Western Australia].
“Firefighters were battling four out-of-control, emergency level bushfires in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern on Friday. Aerial crews have been sent in to help firefighters battle an uncontained fire in Arthur River.”
“Severe thunderstorm brings 115kph [71mph] winds, rips roofs off homes in Marble Bar.
“Emergency crews are working to clean up asbestos in Marble Bar in Western Australia’s north after a severe thunderstorm ripped through the town, destroying five homes. A caravan park ablution block was also destroyed…”
“Coral bleaching has reached “catastrophic” levels on the Great Barrier Reef.
“Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a new study has found.”
“Another eerie pattern is emerging in the Antarctic.
“A widespread, record-breaking melting event occurred across the Antarctic throughout December, and now, photos captured by NASA show turquoise colored pools of water appearing along one of the region’s largest ice shelves…”
“World’s biggest iceberg risks collision with ‘ecologically rich’ British island.
“A23a, an iceberg 33 times the size of Paris, is bearing down on the remote British overseas territory of South Georgia almost four decades after having broken off from its Antarctic ice shelf.”
“The Antarctic oil bonanza that could save Britain – but we need to get there before Argentina…
“A patriotic [and entirely delusional] Briton might close their eyes and imagine the gently nodding pump jacks of the Royal Antarctic Oilfields; a busy new harbour straddled by the mighty granite figure of the Scott Colossus and populated by humanoid mining robots…”
“All Oceania North-South-East-West is smashing heat records no-stop, like never before, exactly the opposite of what happens during a Nina… Eastern Pacific is also with record heat (again, the opposite of what happens during a Nina).”
“Rain floods subway station in São Paulo [Brazil], and people hold onto railings to avoid being swept away.
“Heavy rains in São Paulo resulted in severe flooding, compromising public transportation and causing power outages in several neighborhoods… A record traffic jam of 745 kilometers was recorded in the city.”
“Argentina slashes export taxes to rescue drought-hit farmers.
““We thought this display of solidarity was very important given farmers’ situation,” said Economy Minister Luis Caputo at a news conference. “We’re seeking nothing other than justice,” he added.”
“Endless record heat in COLOMBIA (almost 40C / 104F at Capitanejo, Santander Department), Ecuador (37C on the Amazon) and PERU up to 39C. The pattern in South America and Oceania is [more] typical of a Nino.”
“Flash floods and debris flows could hit weary California residents after weeks of devastating wildfires.
“As critical fire weather ends in Southern California this week, residents have been warned about continuing threats from a weekend storm that could result in dangerous flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn scar areas.”
“Unprecedented Blizzard in Louisiana: A Harsh Reality of Climate Change…
“Louisiana’s blizzard is not an isolated event but part of a larger pattern of extreme weather linked to climate change. In recent years, the state has faced devastating hurricanes, intense heatwaves, and worsening coastal erosion due to rising sea levels.”
“Which Southern cities had the most snow? Here are the biggest snow totals by state…
“As historic snowfall — in some places more than double-digit totals — fell Tuesday along the Gulf Coast and in the Deep South and Southeast, meteorologists ran out of adjectives to describe what they were seeing.”
“Thousands of lakes in Greenland have crossed a tipping point from which they can’t recover…
“…following two months of record heat and heavy rainfall in fall 2022, researchers discovered that an estimated 7,500 of these lakes turned brown, began emitting carbon, and suffered a decline in water quality.”
“Donald Trump insisted he was serious in his determination to take over Greenland in a fiery telephone call with Denmark’s prime minister, according to senior European officials…
“[They] said the conversation had gone very badly. They added that Trump had been aggressive and confrontational…”
“EU military chief says it would make sense to put European troops in Greenland, Welt reports…
“Although Greenland is not part of the EU as an overseas territory of Denmark, Europeans, as well as the U.S. have interests in Greenland, the general added, citing its raw materials and strategic location.”
““The United States has the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth and we’re going to use it,” Trump said. Meanwhile, the shops and restaurants on the Davos main drag have been taken over by corporations promoting their artificial intelligence offerings… the fossil fuel industry itself was well represented, too…”
“Top vet advises ‘feed dogs vegan food to cut emissions’…
“Professor Andrew Knight from the University of Winchester is calling for a global shift in how we feed our pets. He argues that a move towards plant-based pet foods could have a significant impact on reducing carbon footprints.”
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“What the global elite reveal to Davos sex workers: High-class escort spills the beans on how wealthy ‘know the world is doomed, so may as well go out with a bang’…
“Convinced that a climate change apocalypse is upon us they shamelessly spend their vast wealth on expensive escorts in Switzerland… which they fly to in their environmentally-unfriendly private jets.”
“A third of the Arctic’s vast carbon sink now a source of emissions, study reveals.
“…ecosystems in the region are increasingly becoming a contributor to global heating as they release more CO2 into the atmosphere with rising temperatures, a new study published in Nature Climate Change concluded.”
“Study finds rocky seashore species in Scotland affected by climate change.
“An increase in the temperature of Scotland’s seas over the last decade has been found to be changing the types of animals and plants found on rocky shores in Scotland to those that favour warmer waters, according to a NatureScot study published today.”
Unfortunately, I am also in Eowyn’s crosshairs with the Met forecasting winds of over 100mph tomorrow – extremely rare, even here. Power-cuts are probable, so if I go silent on you this is why.
“Southern UK is hit with a TORNADO warning today… before Storm Eowyn blows in tomorrow – as experts fear a ‘one-in-100-year’ storm will rip across British isles with ‘off-the-scale’ 125mph winds.
“High speed winds are expected to cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings, as well as a potential danger to life caused by flying debris.”
“Reeves says growth eclipses net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms.
“Economic growth is more important to the UK government than net zero, Rachel Reeves has said, dropping a heavy hint that she intends to shrug off climate concerns and reaffirm her backing for a third runway at Heathrow.”
“Dutch court orders government to cut nitrogen emissions…
“A Dutch court ordered the government on Wednesday to drastically cut nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands by 2030, in a ruling that could hurt construction and will put pressure on farmers to reduce livestock. The case was brought by Greenpeace…”
“Revealed: US climate denial group working with European far-right parties…
“MEPs have been accused of “rolling out the red carpet for climate deniers” to give them a platform in the European parliament, amid warnings of a “revival of grotesque climate denialism”.”
“Storm Garoé strikes Spain again: Tornadoes, torrential rain, and flooding fears as country braces for more chaos…
“The weather is also wreaking havoc in parts of Andalucía, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, and Galicia, where it continues to chuck it down.”
“MINIMUM temperatures >18C [64.4F] in Northern African coast and new January record at Tangier MOROCCO with a minimum of 17.9C. Next days temperatures up to 25C+ in SPAIN, >30C in Egypt, >40C in Chad.”
“GHANA AGAIN – three months breaking records continuously, every single day, in every station.
“Last record to fall: 39.1C at Ho today, hottest January day on record. It’ll be hotter tomorrow in the whole area, so let’s expect more records to come. >40C [104F] in Togo, Ivory Coast, Chad and Cameroon.”
“Beat the heat and stay hydrated: Cape Town faces extreme heatwave.
“As temperatures continue to soar across Cape Town with daytime temperatures between 37- and 42-degrees Celsius [107.6F] members of the public are urged to protect themselves.”
“Donkeys are dropping dead in severe Zimbabwe drought…
“Zimbabwe is battling a severe drought that has dragged on for over a year, locking animals in a desperate state of hunger and thirst. The smattering of rain in Bulawayo has not reached outlying areas where animals have no food and no water.”
“More than 320,000 people have fled to Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Complex from unlivable conditions brought on by prolonged droughts, floods, and conflict in Somalia to the north. As temperatures rise, these humanitarian crises will intensify, exacerbating inequality and instability.”
“EXTRAORDINARY MALDVES – national record of hottest January day broken again!
“Two years of records broken and rebroken continuously every day of the month, all months of the year. 33.8C [92.8F] Hanimaadhoo today destroys the January 2024 record.”
“Water scarcity has become one of Iran’s main crises. Due to declining rainfall in recent years and mismanagement of water resources, it is predicted that the upcoming summer will pose even more serious challenges in this regard.”
“Rainfall in April last year was unusually concentrated in most parts of Guangdong, with the Meilin weather station, about 700 meters from the disaster site, recording 740.5 millimeters for the month. It was the highest amount since records began.”
“Hundreds block Cambodian highway to protest irrigation water shortage…
“Cambodian farmers have faced several droughts over the last 20 years. At least 1.1 million hectares of rice crops were affected and more than 30,535 hectares were seriously damaged by drought during the 2023-2024 dry season.”
“It ‘s been 23 months now with thousands of records broken every single day. Last “victim” was the Mindanao hill town of Malaybalay PHILIPPINES with its hottest January day in history with 34.4C [93.9F].”
“Death toll in deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia rises to 21…
“Waters from flooded rivers tore through nine villages in the Pekalongan regency of Central Java province and landslides tumbled onto mountainside hamlets after torrential rains on Monday.”
“More and more records of highest minimum temperatures today (and more to come next days) in this historic heat wave. That includes the all time highest Min of 27.0C [80.6F] at Donnybrook (115 years of data).”
“Wild storms flattened trees across south-east Queensland while a heatwave has persisted across the state.
“Wind gusts of up to 93km/h were recorded sending heavy rain sideways at Coolangatta. “We just had a little tornado come through,” one Coolangatta local said.”
“Unusual phenomenon reported that left thousands of dead fish stranded on the shore of a beach in Arica [Chile].
“The incident occurred on Chinchorro beach, and many people went to the area to collect these fish to take them home. However, the Health Advisor of the region called on people not to take them or consume them.”
“Several areas of the city last night remained above +27C/+28C [82.4F] of minimum temperature, on par with the 2014 records. Next few days will remain hot day and night.”
“Rio Zoo Provides Ice Pops To Animals During Heatwave.
“A Rio de Janeiro zoo is taking measures to ensure the well-being of its animals as Brazil experiences scorching temperatures. To help the bear, jaguar, wolves, and monkeys cope with the heat, the zoo has introduced a refreshing treat in the form of ice pops.”
“The year the rainforest dried up: how the climate crisis beached Brazil’s floating communities [photos].
“The community of São Francisco de Marina became almost completely isolated due to the drought. The floating houses ran aground, and the channels were so shallow that it was no longer possible to travel along them by boat.”
““Absurd increase” in Brazil forest fires last year…
“Wildfires in Brazil last year burned an area larger than Italy, according to the MapBiomas monitor… “It was an absurd increase,” said Ane Alencar, coordinator of MapBiomas, adding, “Once a forest is hit by fire, it takes years and years to recover”.”
“Microsoft secures deal to restore Amazon rainforest and offset AI emissions…
“Increasingly energy intensive data centres still obtain power from grids where oil, coal and gas are burnt for fuel. This means tech companies seeking to meet their green pledges rely on buying carbon credits…”
“At least 10 dead as record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across the South.
“Florida saw its most snow on record, with 9.8 inches of snow recorded in Milton, northeast of Pensacola. Pensacola also saw an all-time record for the city with 8.9 inches.” [“This is more snow in one day than Pensacola picked up in the previous 124 years combined.” @gdimeweather]
“New all time record lows were set Wednesday morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Stacey Denson says single digit temperature readings were recorded across southwest Louisiana.
““In Lake Charles this morning we got down to six-degrees, which is the second coldest ever, and then Lafayette and New Iberia were the coldest on record, ” Denson said.”
“Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate…
“Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said 31,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders and 23,000 more under warnings. Roughly 4,500 inmates from Pitchess Detention Center were evacuated during the fire.”
“Apartments for $20,000 a month: residents scramble after wildfires deepen LA’s housing crisis…
“Now, with more than 15,000 structures estimated to have burned to the ground, most of them residential buildings, the pressure is on to find alternative housing for tens of thousands of people who either lost everything or cannot go back to their homes…”
“Since March 13, 2023, global sea surface temperatures have been setting daily records compared to the pre-2023 record high for each day, with the exception of 5 days in late December, 2024.
“Thanks to @leonsimons.bsky.social for the idea to graph this.”
“The first 19 days of 2025 were on average +1.74°C above pre-industrial. That’s about 0.1°C warmer than the same period last year when we had an El Niño; now we have a La Niña.”
“Orange rivers, longer days: Nine ways our planet changed in its hottest year yet…
“Last year was the hottest in history… As the effects of climate change intensified last year, some impacts on humanity were immediate and brutal… Others are yet to make their implications known.”
“Why we still don’t know the mounting health risks of climate change…
“At the fundamental level, gene expression can be altered by environmental stressors. For example, studies show1 that people who were exposed to bouts of hot, dry weather while in the womb have an increased likelihood of high blood pressure as adults…”
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“January 2025 sets surprise record as hottest ever start to a year…
“NASA CERES update – the most important data in the world! [Leon Simons}
“Arctic sea-ice extent fell again yesterday and is now over 400,000 square kilometers below the previous record daily low for Feb. 2.
“Temperature has risen above freezing in one of the world’s northernmost station:
“Greenland ice sheet cracking more rapidly than ever, study shows…
“HISTORIC ARCTIC WARMTH:
“Winter has gone from central and northern Europe…
“Europe ‘can’t cope’ with extreme weather costs, warns insurance watchdog…
“Are the French Alps facing increasing travel disruption? 
“Torrential downpours cause long traffic jams and travel chaos on Costa del Sol roads [Spain]…
“Flooding in Sicily as month’s rain falls in four hours…
“Lebanese farmers call for urgent action to address severe drought.
“Water Authority says Israel experiencing driest winter in a century…
“Severe Flooding Hits Korbous, Tunisia.
“Climate change puts African cocoa production under pressure…
“Study examines how African farmers are adapting to mountain climate change…
“Record heat again in MADAGASCAR.
“Recent centennial drought on the Tibetan Plateau is outstanding within the past 3500 years…
“Wildfire troubles Gaurishankar area, smoke hides snow-capped peaks [Nepal].
“Bangladesh seeing one of warmest winters.
“Thap Lan park closed until April because of forest fires [Thailand].
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SE ASIA – 38.7 [101.7F] Bua Chum THAILAND, one of the highest temperature ever recorded in all Asia so early.
“Record-breaking snowfall hits Hokkaido as cold front sweeps Japan.
“A bridge connecting a key highway has collapsed from raging floodwaters in North Queensland as authorities issue a crocodile warning…
“Extreme weather decimates Pilbara turtle hatchling populations [Western Australia]…
“Extreme heat in Australia:
“‘Fifty year storm’: Shock and awe as wild weather rocks Geelong [Victoria].
“Red alert in Litueche [Chile]: At least 150 hectares burned and 6 homes destroyed by forest fire.
“Chile struggles to rebuild a year after its deadliest wildfires in history…
“One dead, hundreds evacuated as wildfires continue to burn in Patagonia…
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE:
“‘It won’t come back’: Argentina farmers battle drought and a shrinking harvest…
“A strong hail and wind storm caused damage, flooded streets and power outages in Bahía Blanca [Atlantic Coast, Argentina].
“Record heat hits the Texas panhandle…
“How huge parts of the US could become uninhabitable within decades — even so-called ‘climate havens’…
“State Farm seeks emergency 22% rate hike in California after LA wildfires…
“California Faces Mudslide Threat From Flooding Rains After Wildfires…
“North Atlantic Sea Surface Temperatures have continuously been running above pre-2023 records for 700 days now!
“Children ‘gripped by climate change anxiety’…
“Solar geoengineering, if weaponised, has the potential to deepen global inequality and escalate conflicts worldwide…
“USDA ordered to scrub climate change from websites.
“‘The world order could start to evolve from the Arctic’: Trump, thin ice and the fight for the Northwest Passage…
“Researchers from the University of Toronto have established a direct link between the population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay and shrinking sea ice caused by climate change…
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“EUROPEAN RECORD WARMTH. Warm air moved East with 20C in Russia and more January records:
“Warm as April: the weather in Kyiv set three records in one day.
“This is not climate resilience, it is suffering: how Storm Éowyn tore a hole in our preparations for extreme weather [Ireland].
“Why ‘very vulnerable’ Scotland faces ‘managed retreat’ as storms of climate change worsen…
“Flood prevention plan spurred by wettest month on record.
“IN PICTURES: Historic flooding strikes western France.
“‘The flood of the century’: How well prepared is Paris for a natural disaster?
“France Bans Smoking in Forests…
“A “catastrophic” collapse in shellfish numbers is being reported by Spanish fishers in Galicia, with some stocks falling by as much as 90% in the space of a few years.
“One of Türkiye’s most significant wetlands, the Gediz Delta, is facing severe threats from climate change and pollution, raising concerns about its long-term survival…
“Crete: Depleted Dams Signal Summer Water Crisis. Again.
“Record heat in MADAGASCAR never ends: yesterday the town of Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) recorded its hottest January day in history with 36.4C [97.4F].
“Cyclone Elvis Claims Lives Amidst Heavy Rainfall.
“Groundwater depletion in Pakistan puts millions at risk of water scarcity…
“Kashmir’s fragile future: Water shortages, contaminated springs, and the collapse of agriculture…
“Indonesia casts doubt on role of Paris climate accord after Donald Trump’s exit…
“‘The next 24 hours will be critical’: flooding to second-storey level possible as torrential rain soaks Queensland [Australia]…
“Health services are warning Australians of the risks of heat stress as temperatures soar. 
“Indigenous rock art threatened by Grampians bushfires in Victoria’s west.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT ALL OVER OCEANIA:
“Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze…
“Storm brings intense flooding, road closures, power outages to Maui…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN ARGENTINA – Once again >42C [107.6F] in Patagonia with Trelew and Neuquen close to their all time records.
“Fires in El Bolsón [Patagonia]: a “monumental disaster” that could be worse due to wind and heat.
“From Space, Parched Argentine Soy Fields Are Looking Even Worse…
“São Paulo Faces Flooding Crisis After [more] Intense Rainfall.
“CARIBBEANS EXCEPTIONAL HEAT. Records destroyed all over.
“Huge temperature difference in Mexico!
“Up to 20-30 inches of rain will fall in Northern California in the Northern Sierra, with flood watches issued for over 10 million people. 
“North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes…
“Nobody’s Insurance Rates Are Safe From Climate Change.
“Record warmth in the area between Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota borders.
“January closed with two record high temps, as the first month of the year continues to heat up faster than any other in Minnesota…
“Northeast Wisconsin’s record-high temperatures send many outside for springtime activities…
“Mango farms where? Climate change is scrambling where the world’s food is grown.
“‘Perfect rat storm’: urban rodent numbers soar as the climate heats, study finds…
“Here are the updated “daily color stripes” with data through from January 1, 1940 to January 28, 2025.
“Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say…
“An ominous year: the climate change omens for 2025 look very dark indeed.
“Global Banks Make Little Headway in Addressing Climate Change…
“Donald Trump wiped out dozens of Joe Biden’s climate initiatives in first week blitz…
“New study: Ocean surface temperatures warming four times faster than in 1980s…
“Below is my simple-minded modeling of sea surface temperature warming by using decadal differences.
“Just in: preliminary Global Temperature anomaly shows that January 2025 will be the WARMEST JANUARY ON RECORD with a final anomaly >+0.7C vs 1991/2020 normal.
“As of January 28, 2025, Arctic sea-ice extent is currently ranked second lowest for the day.
“Weatherwatch: melting permafrost threatens landscapes and lives in Arctic regions…
“Russia comes in from the cold, with flowers blooming around Moscow in January…
“With unusually warm January, Kyiv cherry blossoms bloom early — photos.
“HISTORIC WINTER WARMTH IN EUROPE – hundreds of January records smashed in all Central-East including capitals like Belgrade and Zagreb.
“Latest Storm Daniel damage estimate reaches €5 billion [Greece]…
“Concern has been growing in the last few hours over the flooding of the Lamone following the heavy storms, still ongoing, in the Apennines [Italy].
“Five skiers killed in French Alps after avalanches hit off-piste areas…
“France has been devastated by flooding as the latest storm to hit the country left roads submerged and villages underwater…
“Valencia councillor ‘caught shopping for wine online’ at flood relief meeting…
“Malaga registers second highest minimum January temperature on record…
“Climate change could submerge The Gambia’s capital.
“Record heat in KENYA – 39.8 [103.6F] at Lodwar is a new January highest temperature record.
“RECORD HEAT IN MADAGASCAR. 
“Shivajinagar sizzles at 35.9°C [96.6F], breaks all-time January heat record for Pune [Maharashtra, India].
“At least five people were killed and thousands were forced to evacuate across two Malaysian states on Borneo after days of heavy rain triggered floods and landslides.
“COCOS ISLANDS again!
“EXTRAORDINARY MINIMUM 36.0 [96.8F] in AUSTRALIA.
“Queenslanders prepare as continuing heavy rain causes flooding in north.
“‘Leave immediately’: Bushfire emergency continues to unfold in Victoria’s south-west…
“British Airways plane hit by lightning strike in Brazil…
“Brazil introduces lightning monitoring system to prepare for climate change…
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN ECUADOR. 
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN THE CARIBBEANS – 100% of all tropics keep destroying every record like never before.
“At least three wildfires ignited on Wednesday near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.
“Climate change made the deadly Los Angeles wildfires more likely. And, the worst is yet to come…
“Between October 2022 and April 2024, Pasadena, CA observed it’s wettest 18-month period in 118 years of record keeping.
“California bill would let insurers sue oil companies to avoid raising rates.
“Victims of deadly Hawaii wildfire agree deal over how to split $4bn payout…
“Portland’s dry January could tie record streak for no measurable rain [Oregon]…
“Ice fishing season melting away with record warm temperatures [Iowa]…
“More Than Half of the Largest Bodies of Water in the World Are Drying Up…
“Deepening water scarcity in breadbasket nations…
For interest: “Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032…
“The coming great global land reshuffle. Climate change and population pressures are beginning to drive a new surge of competition over territory…
“Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland…
“‘Last Ice Area’ in the Arctic could disappear much sooner than previously thought.
“Scotland’s First Minister has said reconnecting power in Scotland following Storm Eowyn has been a “colossal” task and the impact is a “warning that climate change is with us”…
“UK blackcurrant growers flag extreme weather as biggest risk.
“A major incident has been declared in Somerset due to flooding overnight as rain and wind continues to batter parts of the region.
“Storm Herminia brings heavy rain and powerful winds to Europe…
“Extreme heat will kill millions of people in Europe without rapid action…
“Exceptionally high temperatures in Europe with up to 21.8°C [71.2F] in France, 18.8°C in Austria, 18.7°C in Germany, 18.3°C in Liechtenstein & 18.1°C in Switzerland.
“Huge sandstorm on the A-31 in La Gineta [near Valencia, Spain]…
“Record January heat of almost 27 deg C bakes Spain’s Valencia.
“How the Mafia is weaponizing wildfires…
“Record warmth in the Balkans as well in Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia. Minimum temperatures up to +13/+14C and maxes locally >20C [68F].
“Budapest Records Unprecedented January Temperatures.
“The first temperature records of 2025 were recorded in Kyiv [Ukraine]: the indicators exceeded the norm by almost 10 degrees…
“Unusual Warm Weather Grips Russia With Record Temperatures.
“Russia Sees Rapid 3 C Winter Temperature Increase Over Past 50 Years.
“Cyprus records second driest January since 1901…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA:
“UAE rains: Majority of insurance firms have paid out claims of record April 2024 rainfall…
“What if the climate crisis makes disaster insurance unaffordable?
“40% Reduction in rainfall slashes crop yields in Punjab, Pakistan, threatening agriculture
“Warm Nights, Uncertain Future: Himachal’s Unusual Weather Raises Concern for Apple Crop…
“The Bitter Taste Of Kashmir’s Apple Boom: How Pesticides Are Poisoning The Region’s Fruit Bowl…
“Bengaluru [Karnataka, SW India] is at an ‘emergency’ point in its water crisis, hydrologists say, warning that immediate steps must be taken to avoid further depletion of the city’s groundwater…
“Authorities have warned that temperatures in Kerala [SW India] are expected to intensify in the coming days, marking an alarming continuation of the state’s shifting climate patterns….
“EXTRAORDINARY HEATWAVE IN THAILAND – historic heat with records smashed in all regions of the country. Today:
“Forest fire threatens Asia’s largest bird park in Chai Nat [Thailand].
“Five dead, hundreds impacted by landslide and floods across Indonesia.
“It’s official: the onset of the Northern Territory’s monsoon season will now be the latest on record. 
“Australia braces for five cyclones in ‘very unusual’ phenomenon…
“Marine heatwave likely cause of mass fish deaths on WA’s Pilbara coast, authorities say.
“Extreme fire danger grips Australia’s southeast amid heatwave…
“‘Very rare’ sighting of juvenile Antarctic minke whale off Sydney coast…
“Like a ‘war zone’ – Homes in the dark after devastating Mangawhai tornado [NZ].
“Flash flooding reported from around Fiji.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN POLYNESIA – records of January hottest nights destroyed in the South: Tmin 27.3 [81.1F] Tubuai and 26.0 Rapa,
“1.75 km retreat in… 8 years! COLLAPSE of Cortaderal Glacier (31°S, Chile) following chronic recent droughts/heatwaves in Mediterranean Andes! 
“Paraguay: 200,000 liters of water sent to communities in Paraguayan Chaco to mitigate drought.
“Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, in the province of Córdoba [central Argentina], suffered an intense storm on Saturday that caused flooding in numerous homes and swept away vehicles due to the force of the current.
“Climate change is disrupting food systems across Latin America, UN report says…
“SOUTH AMERICA RECORD HEAT.
“Northern Arizona sees snow after the driest start to winter on record…
“California rainstorms aid firefighters but bring ash, mud and debris in burn areas.
“Exceptional mildness continues in Alaska and NW Canada with several records smashed every day.
“We missed a milestone.
“This is not what I expected as El Nino transitioned into La Nina.” [ie global sea surface temp anomalies actually rising]
“Why Climate-Change Ideology Is Dying…
“‘Generational’ bomb cyclone Eowyn slams UK, breaks wind record in Ireland.
“Private weather station on Aran Islands in Galway Bay recorded gust of 206kmh [128mph]!
“Climate Change Makes Fierce Winter Storms Like Éowyn Even Stronger…
“Residents in a Cornish village are counting the cost of the damage caused by a tornado which ripped through the area on Thursday.
“Man arrested after climate activists cut UK insurance firms’ fibre optic cables…
“2024 in Saxony warmest year since weather records…
“The Mt Thabor Chapel (3,165 m) is the oldest building (>1614) to be listed in France’s permafrost zone!
“GHANA as always! Today new records of January highest minimums:
“Ghana delayed delivery of 370,000 t of cocoa in the 2023/24 season, official says.
“Rwanda says 2024 hottest year on record…
“Thousands of endangered tortoises rescued from floods in Madagascar after Cyclone Dikeledi…
“Drought led to 71,000 ‘excess deaths’ in Somalia, report shows.
“Iraq’s Former ‘Food Basket’, Dhi Qar Devastated by Drought.
“Iranian city bans music events after Imam blames them for drought…
“Record heat again in INDIA which has been breaking records almost every day of the month. 
“Drought, debt, and death in Maharashtra [India].
“The Geopolitics of Water: Regional Rivals Compete for South Asia’s Rivers.
“RECORD HEAT FROM MONGOLIA TO THAILAND.
“EXTRAORDINARY MILDNESS IN YAKUTIA [SIBERIA] – records smashed with margins up to 5C.
“Siberian Winter Weather Sees Severe Fluctuations.
“Record heat also in MYANMAR.
“Climate Defenders Silenced in Vietnam.
“AUSTRALIA is with an opposite pattern vs of that of Nina: latest monsoon in history is official now at Darwin.
“Firefighters battle four emergency level bushfires in Arthur River, Narrikup, Yilgarn and Bremer Bay [Western Australia].
“Severe thunderstorm brings 115kph [71mph] winds, rips roofs off homes in Marble Bar.
“‘Intense microburst’: Ferocious storm unleashes havoc across Brisbane.
“Coral bleaching has reached “catastrophic” levels on the Great Barrier Reef.
“Another eerie pattern is emerging in the Antarctic.
“Yesterdays Thwaites Crack Opened Up Today, and More Cracks Appear: Update.”
“World’s biggest iceberg risks collision with ‘ecologically rich’ British island.
“The Antarctic oil bonanza that could save Britain – but we need to get there before Argentina…
“RECORD HEAT ALL OVER OCEANIA.
“Rain floods subway station in São Paulo [Brazil], and people hold onto railings to avoid being swept away.
“Argentina slashes export taxes to rescue drought-hit farmers.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN PERU, COLOMBIA & ECUADOR.
“Flash floods and debris flows could hit weary California residents after weeks of devastating wildfires.
“Unprecedented Blizzard in Louisiana: A Harsh Reality of Climate Change…
“Which Southern cities had the most snow? Here are the biggest snow totals by state…
“Well, this is unusual! Photos taken Thursday show snow on a Florida beach and no snow in the Alaska wilderness.
“One of the craziest stat lines I’ll ever write in my career. 
“Record mildness in NW Canada & Alaska!
“Canadians are in for another year of record-breaking heat, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)’s latest report.
“Thousands of lakes in Greenland have crossed a tipping point from which they can’t recover…
“Donald Trump insisted he was serious in his determination to take over Greenland in a fiery telephone call with Denmark’s prime minister, according to senior European officials…
“EU military chief says it would make sense to put European troops in Greenland, Welt reports…
“The Dissonance of Climate Promises at Davos…
“Top vet advises ‘feed dogs vegan food to cut emissions’…
“What the global elite reveal to Davos sex workers: High-class escort spills the beans on how wealthy ‘know the world is doomed, so may as well go out with a bang’…
“A third of the Arctic’s vast carbon sink now a source of emissions, study reveals.
“Study finds rocky seashore species in Scotland affected by climate change.
“Wow! According to data from flightradar, BA274 flying Las Vegas to Heathrow has just hit a speed of 814mph thanks to extreme jetstream winds! 
“Storm Eowyn is an absolute beast barrelling toward Ireland this Friday…
“Southern UK is hit with a TORNADO warning today… before Storm Eowyn blows in tomorrow – as experts fear a ‘one-in-100-year’ storm will rip across British isles with ‘off-the-scale’ 125mph winds.
“Reeves says growth eclipses net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms.
“Dutch court orders government to cut nitrogen emissions…
“Revealed: US climate denial group working with European far-right parties…
“Mt Adamello and Mandrone Glacier [Italy’s largest]
“Storm Garoé strikes Spain again: Tornadoes, torrential rain, and flooding fears as country braces for more chaos…
“Wooow! My first ever waterspout + lightning barrage. 
“Record warmth in the Mediterranean again.
“GHANA AGAIN – three months breaking records continuously, every single day, in every station.
“Beat the heat and stay hydrated: Cape Town faces extreme heatwave.
“Donkeys are dropping dead in severe Zimbabwe drought…
“Meet Kenya’s climate refugees.
“EXTRAORDINARY MALDVES – national record of hottest January day broken again!
“Iran Faces a Harsh Summer Ahead.
“Heavy rain caused Guangdong [SE China] landslide, report finds…
“Hundreds block Cambodian highway to protest irrigation water shortage…
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN SE ASIA.
“Death toll in deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia rises to 21…
“INSANE RECORD HEAT NEVER ENDS IN AUSTRALIA.
“Wild storms flattened trees across south-east Queensland while a heatwave has persisted across the state.
“Unusual phenomenon reported that left thousands of dead fish stranded on the shore of a beach in Arica [Chile].
“Exceptional heat in Rio de Janeiro BRAZIL.
“Rio Zoo Provides Ice Pops To Animals During Heatwave.
“The year the rainforest dried up: how the climate crisis beached Brazil’s floating communities [photos].
““Absurd increase” in Brazil forest fires last year…
“Microsoft secures deal to restore Amazon rainforest and offset AI emissions…
“At least 10 dead as record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across the South.
“New all time record lows were set Wednesday morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Stacey Denson says single digit temperature readings were recorded across southwest Louisiana.
“Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate…
“Apartments for $20,000 a month: residents scramble after wildfires deepen LA’s housing crisis…
“Just South of Greenland — the Sub-polar North Atlantic is on fire:”
“Since March 13, 2023, global sea surface temperatures have been setting daily records compared to the pre-2023 record high for each day, with the exception of 5 days in late December, 2024.
“NASA data shows that the rate of global warming over the past 15 years was about 9 times as high as between 1880 and 1970!
“Global warming has accelerated, a lot!
“Orange rivers, longer days: Nine ways our planet changed in its hottest year yet…
“Why we still don’t know the mounting health risks of climate change…