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“Parts of Antarctica are turning green more quickly than previously thought, leaving scientists “shocked” at the impact of climate change in the region.
“The area covered by vegetation in the Antarctic Peninsula is 10 times larger than four decades ago, a UK research team has said.”
“Antarctic sea-ice extent update: two years back-to-back crushing the “UNDER” compared to the pre-2023 maximum.
“Going the other way, the record low was 1,949,420 km² on Feb. 17, 2023. Will we see a new record low extent in 2025? The magic climate 8-ball says “f&%kery ahead!””
“Water levels in major Amazon tributary – Rio Negro – tumble to record lows amid drought…
“Amid drought and wildfires, the Rio Negro [the other major tributary, the Solimoes, is already at record lows] plummeted to a depth of 12.66 metres (41.5 feet) on Friday… That’s the shallowest depth recorded since measurements were first taken in 1902.”
“In Bolivia, behind the catastrophic fires, a race for agricultural growth.
“Nearly 7 million hectares of forest and grazing land have been burnt in the South American country, which declared a state of ‘national disaster’ on September 30. The fires were caused by the widespread clearing of land for cultivation.”
“Ecuador imposes state of emergency to fight fires and crime.
“Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared a new state of emergency to contain crime, while the process for the general elections in February gains traction and forest fires ravage the country. The state of emergency will remain in force for two months…”
“MIN 28.6 [83.5F] CURACAO HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT IN HISTORY; COLOMBIA 38.5 Leticia, 37.0 Santa Marta OCTOBER RECORDS; BRAZIL 42.5 Peixe ALL TIME HIGH; Tmin 29.0 Aragarcas Hottest night ever.”
“‘It used to be a farm – now it’s a mall’: how El Salvador’s crisis-hit coffee producers are trying to adapt…
“El Salvador no longer exports much coffee as it grapples with climate breakdown, labour emigration and controversial public policies… The coffee industry was the engine of El Salvador’s economy last century, responsible for up to 40% of export earnings until the 1990s…”
“Starbucks invests in two Central American coffee farms to climate-proof coffee supply…
“Starbucks is seeking to develop a ‘collaborative coffee innovation network’ – which it said will undertake ‘groundbreaking global agronomy innovation’ and find solutions to increase productivity on farms, support increased profitability for farmers and build climate resilience.”
“Millions of Americans have never been this hot in October before as a historic heat wave hits…
“At least 125 places from the West Coast to the Rockies have tied or broken all-time October heat records since the month began. Many others have set daily high temperature records.”
“Smokey air, nonstop nosebleeds. Life as a warehouse worker in a heatwave: ‘Products matter more than people’ [California]…
“Uncontrolled wildfires ripped across southern California amid a startling late summer heatwave this month, shrouding the region in thick, dark smoke as temperatures climbed past 110F (43.3C). But Cynthia Ayala, a ramp agent at one of Amazon’s largest air freight hubs, had to report to work anyway.”
“Leslie has become a hurricane at 34.2°W, the farthest east that Atlantic hurricane has formed in tropics (<=23.5°N) this late in calendar year in satellite era (1966-present).
“Prior record for easternmost post-Sep tropical hurricane formation was set 3 days ago by Kirk (40.1°W).”
“The final data has confirmed that Helene’s moisture plume was the most intense on record for parts of six states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
“The integrated vapor transport (IVT) associated with Helene was up to around 1.5 times higher than any previous system in this region…”
“Global chipmaking hit as Hurricane Helene disrupts quartz mining…
“Hurricane Helene has exposed a little-known vulnerability in the semiconductor supply chain… Sibelco, the Belgium-headquartered mining conglomerate that operates the largest quartz production facility in Spruce Pine, said that the area was “hit particularly hard”.”
“Asheville was supposed to be one of those places where people were safer from climate disasters. It was listed in the top three cities in this country to escape climate impacts… But now I know firsthand that no place is safe from the climate crisis.”
“How future heat waves at sea could devastate UK marine ecosystems and fisheries…
“…in June 2023, a short-lived but intense event materialized around the shores of the UK and Ireland, which was widely documented in the media. The impacts of this heat wave remain unknown, highlighting a crucial gap in our understanding…”
“Labour may cut financial support for flooded farmers, the Guardian has learned, while money to compensate them for deluges in January has still not hit their pockets.
“The previous Conservative government earlier this year promised up to £25,000 in payments for uninsurable damage from flooding caused by Storm Henk.”
“Government pledges £22bn for carbon capture and storage technology in net zero drive.
“The £22bn funding for carbon capture and storage has been welcomed as a lifeline for some industry jobs. The expensive technology is regarded as critical to reaching UK climate targets, but green groups warn the wrong use risks prolonging dependence on fossil fuels.”
“”The new measurements show that both the net mass balance and the summer mass balance for all four Swedish reference glaciers were record negative for the balance year 2023/2024. “We have measured the largest mass losses since systematic glacier observations on Sweden’s reference glaciers began.””
“Record high temps of 35 degrees in Murcia this October…
“This past Wednesday, October 2, the thermometer exceeded 35ºC in Murcia for the first time in a month of October… The previous record high for October was 34.9ºC; 2012. The 35.5ºC this past Wednesday shows a sizeable increase in the temperatures in Murcia this year.”
“Weather warnings were issued for many parts of Italy on Friday as torrential rain continued to lash the country prompting red alerts for flooding in some areas.
“Twelve of Italy’s regions were hit with weather warnings on Friday as heavy rain continued to batter the country.”
“Flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina have left at least 19 people dead, with towns and villages cut off and reports in some places of homes being almost submerged.
“Some of the worst scenes were in the area around Jablanica, a town on the main route between the cities of Mostar and the capital, Sarajevo…”
“Wildfires rage in western Peloponnese, injuring firefighter and engulfing farmhouses…
“Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias chaired a coordination meeting with emergency services and military personnel to manage the crisis. Authorities have sent 112 evacuation alerts for several areas.”
“The Russian wheat market has surged to the highest price since late June amid worsening drought and reduced production forecast in the world’s leading export country…
“More Russian regions — Oryol most recently — declared an emergency on extreme drought conditions. This followed after multiple regions were already hit by frosts and more droughts since early May…”
“Exclusive: Egypt planning for major wheat import savings, sources say…
“Egypt has developed plans to slash wheat imports and spend less on subsidised bread by adding corn or sorghum as ingredients… The proposals could save the government millions of dollars but face opposition from bakers and millers…”
“Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism…
“Over the past six decades, rainfall has been above average and there have also been recurrent severe droughts, erratic extremely wet conditions and a temperature rise of 4.8°C to 5.8°C. These events are having a significant impact on wildlife populations…”
“On front lines of climate change, Tanzanian communities search for answers to deepening drought…
““This year is the biggest wakeup call we have seen in Tanzania in terms of what climate change is doing to rural families,” says Mirey Atallah, Head of UNEP’s Adaptation and Resilience Branch. “We need fast action on mitigation and adaptation.””
“Records have been smashed all over with temperatures close to 40C [104F] and even very warm nights. KAZAKHSTAN record warm nights; Min 19.0 Turkestan Record for October (140+ years of data); TURKEMINSTAN RECORD HOT NIGHTS: Min 22.5 Uchadzhi; Min 20.8 Burdalyk.”
“Wildfires, which have erupted in various places in Kohistan region, have destroyed many forests… the wildfires could affect the nearby settlements… The flora and fauna have been wiped out…”
“Records keep falling every day in all regions. INDIA: 38.9 [102F] Tiruchchirapalli, 33.6 Bhuntar; Insane minimum temperature of 30.2 at Thanjvur; PAKISTAN OCT RECORDS: 44.5 Dadu, 42.5 Moen jo Daro, 42.0 Bahawalnagar; MALDIVES Hottest October day ever 33.4 Hanimadhoo.”
“View from the Himalayas | Kathmandu’s record rainfall has cross-border implications…
“It was the same late-monsoon cloudburst that affected the first two days of the Kanpur Test between India and Bangladesh. Those in high places decided to ignore it. But for most Nepalis, it came without warning. It was done in less than 72 hours.”
“Body found off central Japan identified as girl missing in recent record rain…
“Japan Coast Guard officials say a body found off the coast of central Japan is that of 14-year-old Kiso Hanon, who went missing during the recent torrential rains in Ishikawa Prefecture. The officials based the confirmation on DNA tests and other methods.”
“Endless record heat in JAPAN – more October records:
“High Tmaxes: 31.1 [88F] Miyake Tsubota; 29.9 Miyakejima; High Tmins: 18.1 Minakami; 25.3 Yahemighara; 20.0 Kito… Heat will further increase with dozens more records coming. It’s an endless summer.”
“Taiwan picks up the pieces after Typhoon Krathon…
“The clean-up is underway in Taiwan after wind and rain from Typhoon Krathon caused major damage across the island. The winds were not as fast as originally forecast, but the system moved unusually slowly, leaving time to dump massive amounts of rain.”
“Elephants swept away in popular Thailand animal sanctuary after massive floods…
“The Elephant National Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, said they were unable to access the parts of the sanctuary where scores of animals were believed to be trapped after roads were “completely flooded”.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN INDONESIA – minimum 28.6 [83.5F] Sangkapura is HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT IN INDONESIA HISTORY.
“Thousands of records have been broken in Indonesia every single day for over 500 consecutive days and it will get worse and worse. All El Nino records are being swept away one by one.”
“Coral reef snapper feeling impacts of marine heat waves on Great Barrier Reef…
“Dr. McMahon said the species energetic needs were shown to increase up to 37 percent during MHW conditions. “Climate change has led to the increasing frequency and intensity of MHWs, so there is an immediate need to understand the sensitivity of organisms both during and following these events,” he said.”
“Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds…
““The idea that coal is worse for the climate is mistaken – LNG has a larger greenhouse gas footprint than any other fuel,” said Robert Howarth, an environmental scientist at Cornell University and author of the new paper.”
“…limiting warming to 1.5 °C is still essential for avoiding the worst impacts of climate change… in many cases, we are already reaching the point of significant change in ecosystems rich in carbon and biodiversity.”
“Ski resorts warn they face ‘existential threat’ from climate crisis…
“Ski resorts around the world are facing an “existential threat” from the climate crisis, the international ski federation has warned, as it teams up with UN weather experts to address the growing impacts of global warming on winter sports.”
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“Depth of major Amazon tributary in Brazil drops to record low in severe drought…
“The Solimoes, one of the two largest tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil, fell to its lowest level ever on Monday in the worst drought on record in the Amazon region, leaving villages on its banks stranded without food, water and transport.”
“‘It kills everything’ – Amazon’s indigenous people hit by record forest fires in Brazil…
“Raimundinha Rodrigues Da Sousa runs the voluntary fire service for the Caititu indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon. Their land is supposed to be protected under the Brazilian constitution, external. But it has been on fire for more than 15 days.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN SOUTH AMERICA – Records smashed all over the Continent.
“FRENCH GUIANA: All time highs again 35.4 Cayenne AP; 37.0 [98.6F] St Georges monthly record; BOLIVIA monthly records: 40.6 Cobija; 39.6 Riberalta; 39.4 Santa Rosa; 36.0 Apolo.”
“How climate change is undermining Indigenous knowledge and livelihoods in Central America…
“Driven by extreme heat and drought, some of the worst wildfires in living memory raged across Mexico and Central America through April and May 2024. News agencies reported howler monkeys dropping dead from trees, and parrots and other birds falling from the skies.”
“Rains from Tropical Depression Eleven-E Leave a 4-Year-Old Girl Dead in Veracruz [Mexico].
“The heavy rains left in the wake of Tropical Depression Eleven-E caused rapid response rivers to overflow, collapse of walls, sinkholes, flooding, and the death of a minor.”
“The United States just witnessed its most extreme October heat…
“Palm Springs’ high of 117 matched the record for North America during October, according to weather historian Maximiliano Herrera. Dozens of other locations, including Phoenix and Death Valley, Calif., set October high temperature records…”
“36.9 inches of rain in 3 months: Jacksonville [Florida] just experienced the wettest summer on record…
““September finished with 13.53 inches of rainfall at the JAX Int’l Airport (+5.97 inches above normal) and is the 3rd consecutive month with rainfall amounts above 10 inches, which is ONLY time this has occurred since records began in 1871,” said NWS Jacksonville Meteorologist Jason Hess.”
“Kirk has rapidly intensified and is now a major hurricane w/ winds of 120 mph. It’s the farthest east in the tropical Atlantic that a storm has reached major hurricane strength this late in the calendar year on record.
“Kirk reached major at ~44°W. Prior record was 49°W (1893).”
“This^^^ record, set yesterday, could be broken this week by future Hurricane Leslie.
“If it seems like lately we set geographic, calendar & intensity tropical cyclone records every year or multiple times a year, it’s because we do. 21st century hurricanes aren’t like 20th century ones.”
“A week after Helene smashed into the Southeast, power outages, water shortages and impassable roads stymie recovery…
“…more than 190 people are dead across six states and those who survived are still in disbelief after the historic storm pummeled their homes and communities. Chimney Rock has been washed away, as have roads and bridges throughout the massive storm’s path.”
“Toxic Waste Is at the Mercy of Climate Change. The floodwaters from Hurricane Helene are a reminder that we need to rethink how we store our industrial dregs…
“Among Hurricane Helene’s roster of disasters is a storm surge that deluged a retired nuclear power plant in Florida.”
“A Shift Among Democrats: Embrace Record Levels of Oil and Gas.
“Tim Walz said climate change is real, but boasted about high U.S. levels of oil and gas production. JD Vance called climate change “weird science.” …“Democrats have made the political judgment that they don’t get more votes by talking about reducing fossil fuel production,” said Michael Gerrard…”
“Warmest September on record for several locations from Saskatchewan to western QC to northern Nunavut. More than 5° warmer than normal in Churchill, virtually tied with last year.”
“Arctic plant study suggests the rate of climate change threatens to exceed the adaptive capacity of species.
“”The Siberian primrose is a good example of a species threatened by rapidly advancing climate change. It cannot migrate to more favorable conditions due to geographic constraints, leaving adaptation in its current habitat as its only survival option,” says Adjunct Professor Marko Hyvärinen from the Finnish Museum of Natural History.”
“Parts of Finland experience record warmth in September…
““It is unheard of that the average temperature in Finland is a record high in the same month in consecutive years,” FMI meteorologist Pauli Jokinen said. Some regions of the country experienced particularly warm conditions.”
“‘Wettest-ever September’ for some flood-hit areas [UK]…
“Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire were among 10 counties that experienced their wettest September, external since records began in 1836 – and recorded more than three times their average September rainfall.”
“Polish far-right party gets poll boost after floods…
“The survey results can be explained by the satisfaction of a large part of Polish society with the government’s performance during the floods… On Saturday, the government amended the 2025 draft state budget to include the support for the flood-affected regions and the money for their long-term recovery.”
“In August, Swiss glaciers faced the ‘greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’.
“Switzerland’s glaciers shrank again during Europe’s record-hot summer, despite favourable weather conditions in June… “The retreat of the glacier tongues and their disintegration continue unabated as a result of climate change,” it said…”
“Romania’s agriculture sector devastated by drought, desertification…
“In Romania, extreme weather events are intensifying. While eastern parts of the country are slowly recovering from Storm Boris, the south is suffering from drought and desertification. Romania is one of the EU’s main exporters of cereals, but heatwaves have compromised crops…”
“Turkish Kangal dogs reflect climate change in fur, health.
“Rising temperatures due to global warming are causing the famous Kangal dogs, known for their distinctive porcelain-white coats, to develop a yellowish tint.”
“MEDITERRANEAN HISTORIC HEAT WAVE – Incredible heat in the AZORES: 28.9 [84F] San Miguel AZORES OCTOBER RECORD HEAT.
“ALL stations had their hottest October nights with tmins up to 24.7C at Lajes. SPAIN: 36.1 Estepona, 35.5 Murcia, 35.2 Alicante, 35.0 Malaga… Up to 42C in Algeria,40C Morocco.”
“Historic frost in BOTSWANA – this morning Werda dropped to -0.6C and Tsabong to 0.0C.
“Among official stations this is the first time in decades Botswana records a frost in October. 2 days ago there was record heat for September with 41C+ [105.8F] on the highlands. Absolutely brutal.”
“Despite having the mighty Zambezi River and the massive hydro-powered Kariba Dam, Zambia is currently grappling with the worst electricity blackouts in living memory.
“The crisis is so severe that cities and towns across the country are sometimes without electricity for three consecutive days…”
“The once lush forest in the Kenyan village of Nariamawoi has become arid land due to climate change. Watch how local communities deal with water scarcity on The Future with Hannah Fry.”
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT MIDDLE EAST – records of October hottest nights destroyed with huge margins with widespread tmins 30C/33C all over Middle East and North Africa.
“Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh 625m had a min 29.8C, several degrees above the record.”
“A flash flood that swept through a southern city of Iran killed 15 people, state media reported on Tuesday…
“Almost all of those killed in Monday’s flood were Afghan nationals living in the Islamic republic, Iran’s ISNA news agency reported. Jiroft is a city located in the normally dry southern province of Kerman.”
“India HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT EVER – min 31.2C [88.2F] Phalodi, records all over including min 29.8 Kolkata.
“BANGLADESH HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT – min 29.2 Satkhira, records all over; PAKISTAN RECORD HIGH TMINS: 28.5 Bahawalnagar; 26.5 Khanpur; 25.0 Bannu; 26.5 D.I. Khan; 28.0 Sukkur.”
“In India, warming climate pressures scientists to keep developing tougher seeds…
” Unpredictable rains and increasing heat aren’t just making life more difficult for the people of Rayanpet, a village in India’s arid south. They’re also taking a toll on the thousands of acres of rice grown here.”
“RECORD HEAT EAST ASIA – extraordinary heat with thousands of records smashed.
“HONG KONG MIN 30.6 [87.1F] Sai Kung; MACAU min 30.5 Etar Macau – October territorial Tmin records destroyed. VIETNAM hottest October night ever min 29.2C Phu Quoc.”
“September 2024 in South Korea was extraordinary hot. Average temperature was 24.7C [76.5F], the anomaly +4.2C vs 1991/2020 and was by far the hottest on record.
“100% of all stations broke their records (high max and/or high min) over and over again with extreme margins.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN JAPAN – MINIMUM 28.5C [83.3F] yesterday at Shimoji Shima 0.1C from Japanese hottest October night ever.
“Even the cold Wakkanai min 18.0C; Maxes up to 33C… Dozens of records of high mins and high max smashed. Already >200 records have fallen in just 2 days!”
“Tokyo expands underground ‘cathedral’ complex to counter climate change rains…
“”As the temperature rises, the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere increases, resulting in relatively larger quantities of rainfall,” said University of Tokyo professor Seita Emori… “We anticipate that previously unseen amounts of rain will fall as the temperature rises in the future.”
“Taiwan shuts down for Typhoon Krathon, bringing torrential rain…
“Once it hits land, the typhoon could be downgraded into a tropical depression and dissipate, which has happened only once before in Taiwan, in 2001, forecasters said. That storm, called Trami, dumped vast amounts of rain leading to massive flooding.”
“Thailand has been struggling with the onslaught of excessively heavy rains and floods in several northern provinces, which has caused huge economic losses. Chiang Rai province was hit hardest by flash floods and landslides…”
“Killer Whales in Chile Have Begun Preying on Dolphins. What Does It Mean?
“Rising ocean temperatures are reshaping species’ distribution and behavior, driving key fish like anchovies and sardines to migrate toward cooler waters. This shift disrupts food chains that support top predators such as orcas…”
“Even as El Niño weakened, global September 2024 temps were higher above pre-industrial than the preceding 4 months.
“But it wasn’t as extreme as Sept 2023. Comparing the past 16 months to the same during the 2015-2016 El Niño indicates a decadal warming trend of 0.42 °C!”
“Trip on psychedelics, save the planet: the offbeat solution to the climate crisis…
“Many attendees shared the belief that psychedelic experiences may spark “consciousness shifts”, which can inspire climate-friendly behaviors, said Marissa Feinberg, the founder of Psychedelics for Climate Action, which convened the event series.”
“Alien civilizations are probably killing themselves from climate change, bleak study suggests…
“When astrophysicists simulated the rise and fall of alien civilizations, they found that, if a civilization were to experience exponential technological growth and energy consumption, it would have less than 1,000 years before the alien planet got too hot to be habitable.”
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“UNBELIEVABLE 117F/47.2C Phoenix HOTTEST SEPTEMBER DAY IN HISTORY 3 days from the beginning of October and NINE DEGREES higher than the highest temperature ever recorded so late in the year.
“Autumn heat wave could break season-level records in California…
““It’s unusual to get temperatures this warm this late in the year, that’s why you see these records being threatened,” Ashton Robinson Cook, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service told USA TODAY.”
“Mosquito-borne virus spreads at ‘unprecedented’ levels in L.A. Climate change may make things worse…
“California already grapples with West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease that was first detected in the state about two decades ago. But officials are now warning of a potential new foe: dengue…”
“Line Fire flare up in San Bernardino Mountains prompts more evacuations, warnings…
“Some 1,700 firefighters continue to battle the blaze from the ground and air, with a Sunday flare up on fire lines prompting an evacuation order for the community of Seven Oaks and warnings for several others.”
“More Than 11,000 Deaths Linked To Wildfire Smoke Every Year In The U.S…
““We found that average exposure to wildland fire smoke PM2.5 in the past year was associated with increases in non-accidental, cardiovascular, ischemic heart disease, digestive, endocrine, diabetes, mental, and chronic kidney disease mortality,” the authors added.”
“Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene’s death toll tops 130…
“A crisis was unfolding in western North Carolina, where residents stranded by washed-out roads and by a lack of power and cellular service lined up for fresh water and a chance to message loved ones days after the storm that they were alive.”
“How Hurricane Helene could have widespread consequences for homeowners…
“The government-run National Flood Insurance Program is the main source of flood insurance in the United States and millions of households in risky areas rely on it. But as disasters worsen, the program is facing increasing financial strain and many homeowners in flood-prone areas don’t buy protection.”
“Firefly species may blink out as US seeks to list it as endangered for first time.
“The Bethany Beach firefly, found in coastal Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, is facing increasing dangers to its natural habitat because of climate change-related events.”
“Lake Superior is currently at record warmth. Will it freeze over again in our lifetimes?
“It may come as no surprise that virtually any body of water in Minnesota is warmer than normal right now considering we just had the warmest September (by far) on record… The “big lake” is seeing water temperatures that are warmer than ever recorded at this time of year.”
“British Grammy winner Jacob Collier has performed with Norwegian alt-pop star Aurora amid floating icebergs in the Arctic, in a rallying cry for ocean and climate protection.
“The singer-songwriters staged a mash-up of Collier’s 2024 track A Rock Somewhere and Aurora’s 2019 song The Seed on a platform in front of Sveabreen glacier in Svalbard.”
“Arctic wildfires ‘rapidly’ burning permafrost, causing more intense wildfires.
“A destructive cycle is worsening throughout the world’s arctic regions… Wildfires have recently burned more and more acres throughout the world’s arctic regions, causing unprecedented permafrost thawing and soil drying…”
“Huge Arctic wildfires release 100m tonnes of greenhouse gas in a year…
“Huge wildfires have blazed across the Arctic this summer, releasing almost as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as the petrostate Kuwait emits annually… Fire activity was particularly intense this year in Russia’s Sakha Republic…”
“Strong tornado hits Moscow Oblast, causing severe destruction and one fatality, Russia…
“A destructive tornado ripped through Berezino, a village in the Klinsky District of Russia’s Moscow Oblast, on September 28, causing significant damage and leaving a woman dead after she was struck by a falling tree.”
“Dust storm hits some regions of Ukraine: serious deterioration of air quality is recorded…
“It is noted that the worst air quality in a number of Ukrainian regions is caused by the atmospheric vortex of dust and smog from Russia… There are large-scale forest fires there now.”
“People have been rescued from their homes due to flooding while roads and rail services have also been disrupted as heavy rain hits north-west England… There were temporary road closures in place in Bootle, too. Rail services have also been affected by flooding…”
“How the UK is going to get even wetter – due to climate change…
“The Met Office is due to announce this week that several counties in England have had their wettest September since records began, including Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire.”
“Breaking long term monthly records low is rare but it can still happen.
“This morning in France 2 important September low records fell: 2.5C [36.5F] Carcassonne; 2.8C Castelnaudary… meanwhile tropical nights on the Black Sea and another abnormal minimum of 16.1C in Moscow, Russia.”
“‘I’m exhausted’: French winemakers face losses of 60% with Chablis worst affected by bad weather…
“…wine lovers around the world may struggle to get their hands on the 2024 ‘millesime’… Much of France’s wine country faced one of the wettest years on record in 2024 so far amid a changing climate, after years of challenges to vineyards and wine quality caused by drought and heat.”
“Raging wildfires in central Greece leave two people dead…
“Greece, like other southern European countries, is plagued by destructive wildfires in the summer that have been exacerbated by global warming. The country this year has experienced its hottest-ever summer after its warmest winter on record…”
“Post-fire forest regeneration prevented by vicious cycle of rising temperatures, wildfires…
“Longer and larger forest fires are contributing to land surface warming, a major new study reveals. Summer 2024, marked by deadly wildfire episodes, was officially Europe’s warmest on record, and it’s getting worse.”
“Filling swimming pools and watering gardens banned in Malaga and on the Costa del Sol as new drought restrictions awaited.
“The Junta de Andalucá’s drought committee is considering lowering the current allocation of 200 litres per inhabitant per day as the province’s reservoirs drop to worrying levels.”
“Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria’s Yobe Claims Nine Lives as Floods Worsen Health Crisis.
“With over 132 confirmed cases, the outbreak is widespread in the Gujba, Fune, Machina, Nangere, and Nguru local government areas, which are already grappling with disrupted infrastructure caused by heavy rainfall and flooding.”
“Gauteng [South Africa] is heading for Day Zero, with leading scientists pegging the province’s water crisis as a near-term climate change tipping point.
“As the engine room of South Africa’s economy, the province contributes more than a third of its gross domestic product. A water deficit in Gauteng will severely and directly compromise this position…”
“Long queues of vehicles were reported stuck for hours, as the motorists were waiting for the water level to go down in wadi Bani Ghafar of Rustaq province on Sunday. Videos of the over-flooding wadis have been widely circulated in social media platforms.”
“Nepal death toll climbs to 217 after heavy floods and landslips…
“The death toll from rain-induced floods and landslips across Nepal crossed 215-mark… Large swathes of eastern and central Nepal have been inundated since Friday (September 27, 2024).”
“In September 2024, the average temperature in China was 18.8℃ / 65.8F (+1.7℃), the highest in the same period in history, and 5 stations set historical highs.
“Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan.
“Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands of people in the south of the island Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Super Typhoon Krathon, with the president warning it was likely to cause “catastrophic damage”.”
“Eternal record heat in THAILAND – thousands of records have been falling every single day since March 2023.
“Today’s Hottest September day on record: 38.0 [100.4F] Takfa; 37.2 Ratcha Buri; 37.2 Sawi; 37.2 Thong Pha Phum; 36.7 Chok Chai… Record heat will go on and will break October records.”
“Darwin [Australia] braces for extreme heatwave: Near 40C [104F] forecast after hottest September in over 100 years.
“The popular city has endured an exceptionally warm September, with the city’s average maximum temperature being about 34.3C, which is almost 2C above the long-term average… It was the highest September maximum temperature recorded at the city’s airport weather station, which opened in 1941.”
“Australia’s ‘immoral’ coalmine decision akin to drowning Pacific neighbours, Tuvalu climate minister declares…
“Dr Maina Talia said last week’s mine approvals, which analysts say could generate more than 1.3bn tonnes of carbon dioxide across their lifetime once the coal is shipped and burned overseas, was “a direct threat to our collective future”.”
“Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country…
“South America’s biggest country has for weeks been choking on pollution along with much of the rest of the continent battling extreme drought and record fires. Millions of hectares of forest and farmland have burnt in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru.”
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE: Temperatures up to 44.5C [112.1F] in Bolivia and Argentina.
“Many records for September: ARGENTINA: 43.0 Santiago del Estero, 42.2 Cordoba, 40.0 Cordoba AP; 41.4 Villa de Maria, 40.7 Santa Fe, 40.3 Pilar; URUGUAY: 32.7 Montevideo, BOLIVIA 42.6 Yacuiba; BRAZIL 42.9 Aquidauana.”
“Colombia activates standby thermal capacity as drought bites…
“Colombian power and gas sector watchdog Creg has ordered the activation of all standby thermoelectric plants to avert the threat of electricity shortages… Most of the thermal capacity is made up of gas or coal-fired plants while a small number run on diesel and fuel oil.“
“The heavy rains recorded on the afternoon of Monday, September 30, caused flooding in various areas of Guatemala City , as well as landslides on several roads in the country.
“Through images that were spread on social media, the accumulation of water could be observed in areas such as the Terminal in Zone 4 of the capital.”
“Death toll from ‘John’ rises to 29 as southwestern Mexico deals with widespread damage…
“Hurricane John, which made landfall in Mexico twice last week, claimed 29 lives in three Pacific coast states, including more than 20 in Guerrero, according to news reports.”
“Another 48.0C [118.4F] in Mexico at Tepache on 29th September. It further advanced the record of the latest 48C ever recorded in all Northern Hemisphere history.
“Hundreds and hundreds of October records will be destroyed all over Western USA and NW Mexico from tomorrow on.”
“In Mexico, scientists race to save Marietas Islands’ corals from ocean warming…
“Bleaching happens when corals become stressed by pollution, acidification or a rise in ocean temperatures. They expel the tiny algae living inside them providing food. Once that happens, the corals lose their color and die.”
“The pace at which oceans are warming has almost doubled since 2005 as global temperatures rise because of human-caused climate change, a report from the EU monitor Copernicus said Monday.
“Ocean acidification has progressed, decreasing pH at a rate of −0.017 per decade. Marine heatwaves have become more frequent, intense, and extensive, affecting up to 80 % of the global ocean surface annually.”
“Global Sea Surface Temperatures reached record daily highs again, while El Niño has ended.
“We might have to wait a while for updates, because the NOAANCEI office was hit by flash floods, due to Hurricane Helene, which was strengthened by record Sea Temperatures!”
“Ancient plankton suggests extreme El Niños will become twice as common…
“A reconstruction of Pacific Ocean temperatures 21,000 years ago, based on the chemistry of tiny shells, adds hefty support to projections that climate change will make strong El Niño events far more common, leading to more extreme weather around the world.”
“Humans can’t adapt fast enough for climate change…
““Our entire species evolved to an ‘ice house’ climate, which doesn’t reflect most of geological history,” Tierney says. “We are changing the climate into a place that is really out of context for humans. The planet has been and can be warmer—but humans and animals can’t adapt that fast.””
“The climate crisis is here. We can still have a better world…
“We’re pretty fucked, but there’s a lot we could do to have a better possible future. And I think it’s important to always hold both of those things together… There’s no point anymore in talking about how to solve the problem of climate change, right? I mean, that ship has sailed. It’s all about adaptation now.”
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“Are we underestimating global warming?
“Last year, a team led by former NASA scientist James Hansen found that previous sensitivity estimates had vastly underestimated the role of aerosols, such as soot and dust, and that there may be more warming baked in than we realized. These fine particles suspended in the sky can have myriad effects on the global climate.”
“Global sea-surface temperatures are once again at a record high for the day, as of September 25th… the fact that another daily record has been set means things are changing at ‘ludicrous speed.’ …another day’s data just dropped for the global SST — no words:“
“Earlier this year some famous climatologists told the world’s media that nothing unforeseen was happening to our weather, but if the temps didn’t come down in August with the end of El Nino, then we might be in a new climate scenario and need to reassess models.
“Britain’s tropical rain and parched Amazon are new norms in a messed-up climate…
“On my return to the UK from Brazil I’ve seen how northern latitudes are behaving like the equatorial margins… Mini-tornadoes, flash floods and the dumping of a month’s worth of rain in a single day… If that sounds unnatural, it is.”
“Baltic Sea marine heatwaves threaten ecosystem amidst record temperatures…
“…temperature anomalies are not limited to the waters of the Gulf of Finland. This phenomenon has affected the entire Baltic Sea, as evidenced by elevated temperatures in other regions: Germany, Denmark, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.”
“Jet stream shifts are linked to fires, failed harvests and the plague [for Europe]…
“Extreme weather caused by shifts in a jet stream seems to have brought summers of fires, failed harvests and rampant disease across Europe over the past 700 years. That is the conclusion of an analysis of tree ring data, which also provides worrying clues for what the future holds under a changing climate.”
“”Europe saw its warmest summer on record in 2024”- Climate change delivered ‘stark contrasts’ say Copernicus…
“While Ireland was wetter and cooler than usual, other parts of the continent were found to have suffered record breaking heat stress… the northeastern Atlantic off the northwest coast of Ireland was also colder than usual…” [Slowing AMOC?]
“UK weather: Tornado warning for London commuter belt as flooding hits roads and train lines…
“Images posted on social media showed tracks at a train station in Shropshire completely submerged and abandoned cars on an empty motorway in Gloucestershire.”
“One of the UK’s largest water companies is considering shipping supplies from Norway to the UK.
“Southern Water said the idea was a “last-resort contingency measure” in case of extreme droughts in the early 2030s. Up to 45 million litres could be brought to the UK per day under the proposals.”
“Floods: Seine-et-Marne hit by heavy flooding [France]…
“The streets of Saâcy-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne) turned into a torrent on Friday, September 27. In a few minutes, the rain caused the Grand Morin river in the department to overflow. In the Tresmes area (Seine-et-Marne), residents have been flooded for the third time since the beginning of 2024.”
“‘Absolute chaos’: counting the cost of a deadly wildfire in northern Portugal…
“The fires are out in Albergaria-a-Velha now, their embers washed away by the heavy rain. But their reek still carries on the damp air, rising from the sooty earth, the scorched tree trunks, the burnt-out cars and houses, and the puddles of black and acrid water.”
“Melting Alps Glacier Means Switzerland and Italy’s Border Has to Move…
““Significant sections of the border are defined by the watershed or the ridge lines of glaciers, firn or perpetual snow,” the Swiss government said Friday in a statement. “These formations are changing due to the melting of glaciers.””
“Italy floods: Grandmother and baby missing in Tuscany as Veneto region declares state of emergency…
“The floods in Tuscany and the Veneto come days after the Emilia Romagna region was struck, with some areas submerged for the third time in just over a year. Extreme weather continues to pummel northern Italy bringing storms and torrential rain.”
“Turkey’s lakes drying up amid groundwater overuse, climate change…
“When Murat Uludag was a teenager about 40 years ago, there was so much water in central Turkey’s Lake Kulu that it was dangerous to swim in it…. it has already dried up due to groundwater overuse and climate change.”
“Russia’s winter crop sowing is in a very difficult situation due to severe drought, which is expected to seriously affect next year’s harvest, analysts and farming company executives said on Friday. The Sovecon consultancy warned earlier this week that wheat sowing rates in Russia have fallen to an 11-year low…”
“‘Nothing left’ – Floods leave trail of hunger in West and Central Africa…
“The floods tore through Halima Mustapha’s home in northeastern Nigeria late at night, giving the 27-year-old mother and her family no warning. They fled minutes before the building collapsed, unable to take even the most basic necessities. “We have not experienced this kind of flooding before,” says Mustapha…”
“At least four people are dead and dozens of flights and trains have been cancelled after heavy rainfall flooded the streets of Mumbai this week, prompting a red alert.
“Some parts of India’s financial hub of 21 million people received over 250mm [9.8 inches] of rain in just six hours…”
“The Valpoi rain gauge station [Goa] has set a new record this monsoon, surpassing 200 inches of seasonal rainfall with a total of 5,505.4mm (approximately 216 inches).
“This milestone comes after a torrential downpour over the past three days, contributing substantially to the total.”
“Schools feel the heat as closures increase with extreme weather events [India]…
“In 2023, Meghalaya had to close its schools because of a heat wave – the first time it has done so for this reason. The state typically has pleasant weather and is known for its heavy rainfall but in recent years it has been witnessing a shift in its weather patterns…”
“Near all stations had their September highest minimum in history. MIN 28.5 [83.3F] Ratmalana LANKAN SEPTEMBER HOTTEST NIGHT EVER max. 36.8 Jaffna max. monthly record (data since 1860s!).”
“Deadly Thai floods intensified by climate change, La Niña displace 150,000 families…
“The severe and prolonged flooding that has deluged Thailand is devastating hundreds of thousands of residents and prompting calls for long-term solutions, including measures to mitigate the long-term impact of climate change.”
“Landslide in Indonesia kills at least 15 people and leaves dozens buried at illegal gold mine…
“Several major landslides have already hit Indonesia this year, killing dozens, including two such incidents in Sumatra. At least 43 people were killed when flash flooding led to mudslides and a deluge of cold lava through mountainside villages on the island in May.”
“Water Stress in Chile Threatens Agriculture and Mining…
“Over the last fifteen years, water scarcity in Chile has escalated dramatically, with a prolonged dry period known as a “megadrought” starting in 2010 and persisting as of 2024. The drought has reduced average rainfall across the country…”
“High temperatures >36C in the Amazon region and minimums >25C. 3 tmins in a row >25C at Nuevo Rocafuerte last one 25.5C, hottest September night in Ecuador. Monthly record max 36.0 at Nueva Loja.”
“Raging wildfire covers Ecuadorian capital in smoke…
“A wildfire raging in Quito has forced residents to flee their homes and Ecuador’s president to make an emergency return from abroad, as heavy smoke spreads across whole neighborhoods of the capital city.”
“As wildfires consume South America, experts warn of a new normal…
“Since May, blazes have ravaged forests and savannahs across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Peru as drought has created tinderbox-like conditions in many places. Even the world’s largest tropical wetland, the wildlife-rich Pantanal, has been smouldering for months.”
“Aerial photos capture devastating before-and-after impacts of drought on Amazon…
“When The Associated Press photographed the Negro River and surrounding areas in late June and early July, it was nearly 27 meters (88.5 feet) deep at the port in Manaus. In just three months, it fell by nearly half, to 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) as of Thursday.”
“South America Drying Up Due To Drought, Weakness Of Dependence On Hydroelectricity Now All Too Apparent…
“Historically, the region experiences drought cycles due to natural phenomena like El Niño, which reduces rainfall. However, scientists have identified that this year’s drought is more extreme due to global warming, driven largely by deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.”
“Hurricane John causes at least five deaths, floods in Mexico’s Acapulco…
“Hurricane John left several people dead and neighborhoods underwater after hitting the beachside Mexican city of Acapulco, which was still recovering from a devastating storm [Cat 5 Hurricane Otis] in 2023, authorities said on Sept 27.”
“Grim new death records as brutal heat plagues US south-west into the autumn…
“Brutal heat continues to plague the south-west US, with excessive heat alerts lingering long into September as parts of the region set grim new records for deaths connected to the sweltering temperatures.”
“”Everywhere I look, devastation” – Floridians reel from Hurricane Helene…
“A wall of seawater from the deadly Hurricane Helene forced Briana Gagnier and her family to swim out of their home on Florida’s Gulf Coast… “Everyone was screaming and panicking,” she told the BBC. “Whatever your worst idea of what this storm is – that is what we’re seeing.””
“At least 43 dead as Helene cuts destructive path through southeastern US…
“Before moving north through Georgia and into Tennessee and the Carolinas, Helene hit Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night, packing 140 mph (225 kph) winds. It left behind a chaotic landscape of overturned boats in harbors, felled trees, submerged cars and flooded streets.”
“Tennessee Dam Near Failure After Heavy Rain From Helene…
“The Nolichucky Dam in eastern Tennessee was on the brink of failure early Saturday, and the authorities urged the residents of communities downstream to evacuate immediately after extreme rainfall from Helene caused waters in the area to rise to record levels.”
“Hospital patients in Tennessee airlifted in dramatic rescue amid Helene floods…
“An urgent evacuation was launched as the storm effects of Hurricane Helene were felt far and wide, with the state emergency agency and the national guard responding to the situation that quickly unfolded at Unicoi hospital in Erwin, Tennessee…”
“First-ever Flash Flood Emergency issued for Atlanta…
“Atlanta was been issued its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency as the now Tropical Storm Helene batters the area with strong winds and heavy rain… Authorities are urging residents to seek higher ground immediately.”
“An incredible 3 to nearly 4 feet of rain estimated by Doppler radar over the last 3 days on the peaks of the mountains near Asheville North Carolina from Hurricane Helene.
“Results in the worst flooding there in memory” [and September 2024 is now the wettest month in Asheville’s history].
“It’s Minnesota’s warmest, driest September on record and it’s not even close…
” Typically, we measure the differences between the top or bottom months and seasons in tenths of degrees, but this September is likely to be warmer than the previous No. 1 spot by a full degree, which is huge. Oh, and the previous No. 1 spot was September 2023…”
“COP29 host’s own climate plans are ‘critically insufficient’, says expert group…
“Campaigners have expressed concerns about the selection of yet another country that is heavily reliant on the sale of oil and gas to oversee the world’s most important climate negotiations. Questions about human rights followed after several arrests of government critics.”
“Bentley boss – people still want luxury cars with gas engines…
“Bentley only two years ago was committed to launching five electric vehicles this decade on the road to becoming a pure EV brand as soon as 2030. However, the slowdown in EV growth this year has the automaker rethinking those plans.”
“Silicon Valley Renegades Pollute the Sky to Save the Planet…
“Some restless entrepreneurs are releasing pollutants in the sky to try to cool the planet… “We’re stealth,” said Luke Iseman, one of the co-founders of Make Sunsets, delighting in their anonymity as he rode in the back. “This looks like just another R.V.””
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“Industrial civilisation is close to breaching a seventh planetary boundary, and may already have crossed it, according to scientists who have compiled the latest report on the state of the world’s life-support systems.
““Ocean acidification is approaching a critical threshold”, particularly in higher-latitude regions, says the latest report on planetary boundaries.”
“Plan to refreeze Arctic sea ice shows promise in first tests…
“A bold plan to pump seawater over the frozen Arctic Ocean could offer humanity a final chance to save the region’s vanishing sea ice. Field trials conducted this year in the Canadian Arctic to thicken sea ice using water from the ocean below have proved successful, says UK start-up Real Ice.”
“Climate Change Is So Bad, Even the Arctic Is On Fire…
“While wildfires generally flame upwards — quickly consuming forest and grassland — the increasingly intense blazes of recent years move downward, where they smolder flamelessly below the surface, consuming layers of organic material. These little-studied fires are becoming more common…”
“HISTORIC WARMTH IN GREENLAND – MINIMUM +15.3C [59.5F] at Narsarsuaq – HOTTEST SEPTEMBER NIGHT IN GREENLAND HISTORY (and one of the highest minimums ever).
“Max. >18.7C (still rising); Monthly max record at Angisoq 16.2C; In CANADA exceptional 24.0C at Inukjuak.”
“Rising sea temperatures link floods from UK to North Africa…
“…rising sea surface temperatures are driving more evaporation from oceans, loading the atmosphere with more moisture, and that is leading to more intense rainfall, a long predicted consequence of climate change.”
“UK weather: Flash floods leave cars underwater as some areas see more than a month’s rainfall.
“Heavy rain left parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and London submerged, flooding properties and causing widespread travel disruption. Forecasters say there may be more warnings in the week ahead.”
“Dramatic footage captures moment driver spots tornado looming in Bedfordshire…
“Motorists near Luton spotted a ‘tornado’ on the motorway ahead of them, with the sudden weather change caught on camera. The video was filmed by a passenger just after 4pm on Sunday (September 22).”
“‘Tornado’ in Tewkesbury as severe weather causes chaos…
“A’ tornado’ was sighted causing chaos as it swept through Tewkesbury as the first day of severe weather hit Gloucestershire. Thunderstorms caused havoc in the county and a school in the town, Tewkesbury CofE Primary, had its library destroyed as water poured in.”
“Zwieselbach Glacier (Stubai, Tyrol) 3rd Aug. 2022 | 8th Sept. 2023 – ONE YEAR!!
“We really have no idea how much the Alpine cryosphere has changed over last 3 years! The incredible magnitude of recent melting. How many small glaciers like this one are we losing right now?!”
“Farming must pay for its emissions, says EU chief climate scientist…
“The EU’s chief climate scientist has warned that the bloc will miss its climate targets if it does not force the agricultural sector to pay for its greenhouse gas emissions. The remarks came as the world’s fastest-warming continent suffered severe flooding…”
“Raging flood waters swept through Cannes [France] on Monday, pushing cars through the streets and leaving the French Riviera city known for its film festival on high alert…
“The city’s mayor David Lisnard told BFM TV he would be seeking an explanation from other authorities because the city only received a government alert an hour after the storm began.”
“Heavy rains cause massive flooding in the centre of Platja d’Aro [Catalonia]…
“The heavy rains that fell this afternoon in the Baix Empordà have caused an impressive flood in the centre of the tourist town of Platja d’Aro . The sewerage system has not been able to withstand the intensity of the storm…”
“Heavy rains and floods, bad weather hits Tuscany: a 5-month-old baby and his grandmother missing.
“The appeal of the mayor of San Vincenzo: “Do not leave your home”. Giani: “Castagneto Carducci has not seen such an intense disturbance since 1928”… 219 mm [8.6 inches] of rain fell in San Vincenzo in the last six hours…”
“Heavy rains have fallen on several regions of Tunisia in recent days. Those of September 22 and 23, 2024 caused flooding in several cities, including Chebba in the governorate of Mahdia…
“Faced with this and the impossibility of moving around on foot or by car, young people from the city have opted for kayaking.”
“South Africa’s N3 highway reopens following snowstorm that claimed two lives…
“One of South Africa’s major national roads, the N3 highway, has fully reopened after a weekend snowstorm that left two people dead and hundreds of motorists stranded overnight near Van Reenen Pass.”
“From oven to frozen and again to oven in SOUTH AFRICA – After record high temperatures >42C [107.6F] ,winter returned with heavy snowfalls at >1700m. Max. temperature yesterday at Johannesburg was just 6C.
“Meanwhile record heat continues in MOZAMBIQUE MIN 25.3 Quelimane. 40C coming back.”
“People must understand: we in Malawi are paying for the climate crisis with our lives…
“When Cyclone Freddy hit us in March 2023, it killed more than 600 people. The cyclone injured many more, tore families apart, destroyed livelihoods, and the long-term effects from diseases were even worse. A little over a year later, we were in the middle of a raging drought…”
“Tehran’s reservoirs 74% empty in drought-riddled region…
“The water crisis in Tehran, a city and region of around 10mn people, highlights the broader pattern of drought and water scarcity in West and Central Asia. Countries across the region such as Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have been grappling with reduced rainfall…”
“Guwahati grapples with a heat wave like never before [Assam, India]…
“Many parts of Assam experienced their hottest-ever recorded September day on Monday, bringing an unusually long hot spell to its peak and prompting the closure of schools in Guwahati for four days.”
“The Indian town of Cherrapunji [Meghalaya state] is famous for being very rainy, but yesterday it actually destroyed its record of hottest day in history with 33.1C [91.6F].
“Dozens of records have fallen in the area in this unprecedented heat wave, enhanced by a quite weak monsoon season and low moisture.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE – Nearly 100% of stations in Bangladesh, Nepal and NE India smashed their records with huge margins.
“It’s the most extreme event in history of the area. 40.5 Janakpur NEPAL Hottest September day ever [national record]; 39.5 Dibrugarh INDIA all time high.”
“Chongqing has been experiencing an unusual heat wave this year, with temperatures in most areas exceeding 40 C. By Sept 16, the number of hot days at Shapingba Station this year had reached 68, a record high…”
“Death toll rises to 7 after record rainfall in Japan’s quake-hit Noto…
“A seventh person has been confirmed dead following heavy rains that hit the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a powerful New Year’s Day earthquake, the local government said Monday.”
“Low-lying Pacific islands pin hopes on UN meeting as sea rise threatens survival…
“The Pacific country of Kiribati might be surrounded by water, but on land its population is running dry. The ocean around them is steadily encroaching, contaminating underground wells and leeching salt into the soil.”
“The giant statues of Easter Island are threatened by climate change: ‘We won’t be able to protect them all’…
“…the moai are visibly deteriorating, with some experts warning that these majestic stone statues could turn to sand within a few decades. This would be a cultural and economic catastrophe for this small Chilean territory home to 7,700 people.”
“One of the main glaciers draining the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It has recorded the largest post LIA frontal retreat with an astonishing 20 km since 1896! Last 5 km loss pictured here.”
“Historic heat wave in South America – up to 45.0C [113F] at Villamontes in Bolivia.
“BRAZIL (30.9 Cuiaba) and ARGENTINA (28.4 Las Lomitas) had their HOTTEST SEPTEMBER NIGHT EVER; MIN 30.5 Sombrero Hovy PARAGUAY; min 26.0 San Ramon BOLIVIA… All time heat records: BRAZIL: 42.8 Aquidauana, 42.1 Peixe; Bolivia: 40.7 Cobija, 40.3 San Ignacio.”
“Dolphins dying in Amazon lake made shallow by drought…
“Researchers recovered the dead animal on Wednesday and measured water temperatures that have been rising as the lake’s level drops. In last year’s drought, more than 200 of the endangered freshwater dolphins died in Lake Tefe from excessive water temperatures.”
“The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined to deforestation in four decades, fueling drought and record wildfires across South America, experts said Monday…
“This amounts to 88 million hectares (339,773 square miles) of forest cover lost across Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.”
“Firefighters in the province of Cordoba in central Argentina were trying to put out the fires raging in the region for several days. Authorities said the flames had reached homes, and many neighbours were evacuated from homes in Los Cocos and Capilla del Monte.”
“Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames…
“From Ecuador to Brazil, many Latin American nations are gripped by their worst drought in decades, fueling a blistering fire season that has set residents and governments on edge.”
“Hurricane John makes landfall in Mexico as major category 3 storm…
“Hurricane John hit Mexico’s southern Pacific coast late on Monday as a major category 3 storm, with authorities warning residents to protect themselves against potentially deadly storm surges and torrential rain.”
“A major hurricane could strike Florida late this week. What to know…
“The system is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula in the northwestern Caribbean and moving over extremely warm waters. It’s expected to develop into a named storm by Tuesday afternoon before entering the Gulf of Mexico early Wednesday.”
“A summer marked by extreme, record-setting heat in the U.S. comes to a close…
“Arizona, California, Florida, Maine and New Hampshire all experienced their warmest summers on record in 2024, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Cities and towns across the West and Southwest, in particular, set new heat records this year…”
“‘A break from the heat’: Americans most affected by climate crisis head midwest…
“As a Rust belt town of 65,000 people in eastern Indiana, Muncie may not be the most exciting place in the world… But for Laura Rivas, a cybersecurity engineer formerly of North Miami Beach, Florida, Muncie is perfect. Before she moved there in 2022, life in Florida had become unbearable.”
“Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain…
“The main cause of climate change – carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels – is really just another pollutant. And countries know how to reduce harmful pollutants. They did it with the pesticide DDT, lead paint and the power plant emissions that were causing acid rain…”
“Create ‘positive tipping points’ with climate mandates, governments urged…
“Policymakers could tip the world into a series of “positive tipping points”, accelerating the switch from fossil fuels to clean energy sources, by simply introducing mandates requiring key sectors to make the change, a report claims.”
“COP29 will provide a platform to advance the global peace and climate agenda, as emphasized by Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov…
“He urged for unity and reconciliation, stating, “We can achieve a better future of climate resilience and sustainable development only through courageous, inclusive, and cooperative actions.””
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“Record rainfall on Saturday hit central Japan’s Noto region, which was devastated by a major earthquake in January, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents and causing a power outage for more than 5,000 households…
“Hourly rainfall came to a record 121mm (4.8 inches) on Saturday morning in Wajima, while neighbouring Suzu saw 84.5mm in an hour, also an all-time high.”
“With manual site data now in, here’s how many times in Winter across Australia where at least 40c has been recorded. The y-axis has had to be expanded since my original graph on the 28th.
“Unprecedented doesn’t even begin to describe last month’s event.”
“A massive ice sheet in Antarctica – equal to the size of Great Britain – could be all but lost by the 23rd century, experts warn…
“Experts from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC) now say ice loss at the glacier will accelerate through the 22nd century and could lead to a widespread collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet in the 23rd.”
“Record-breaking fires engulf South America, bringing black rain, green rivers and toxic air to the continent…
“”The air quality in Brazil has never been worse,” Alessandra Fidelis, a researcher at the Plant Ecology Laboratory of the State University of São Paulo, told Live Science.”
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE: 44.5 [112.1F] Villamontes [Bolivia]; MIN 30.4 Cuiaba BRAZIL HOTTEST SEPTEMBER NIGHT EVER.
“BOLIVIA SEPT RECORDS 42.1 Puerto Suarez,41.9 Yacuiba; SEPT HIGH MINS RECORDS: Parguay 30.3 Filadelfia,30 Mariscal Estigarribia, 28 Puerto Casado, Pozo Colorado, 27.2 Concepcion.”
“Brazilian energy authorities have approved bringing back daylight saving time, a senior official said on Thursday, to save energy as the country faces a major drought that has hit power generation.
“Before it goes into effect, reinstating daylight savings time will need to be backed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.”
“Driest Month in 55 Years Leads Bogotá to Tighten Water Controls…
“Officials began rationing five months ago hoping that the Chingaza water system would reach at least 70% of its total capacity by October, when it’s set to peak. Dry weather, however, has lasted longer than forecast and the system is currently close to 45% of capacity.”
“CUBA HOTTEST SEPTEMBER DAY EVER: 38.4 [101.1F] Velasco; BELIZE HOTTEST SEPTEMBER NIGHT EVER: Tmin 30.0 Belize Port; MARTINIQUE 35.2 Le Lamentin AP monthly record; SURINAME 36.5 Nickerie all time high; GUYANA Tmin 24.9 Timehri September record.”
““What you can see in the FluidCam image actually goes beyond bleaching,” explained Katey Lesneski, a marine biologist who inspected Horseshoe Reef several times during the worst of the heat. “The heat in summer 2023 was so early and intense that we actually had coral tissues almost instantly dying and sloughing off…”“
“‘Red Flags’ on Climate: U.S. Methane Emissions Keep Climbing…
“The United States’ booming fossil-fuel industry continues to emit more and more planet-warming methane into the atmosphere, new research showed, despite a U.S.-led effort to encourage other countries to cut emissions globally.”
“Methane is pitched as a climate villain – could changing how we think about it make it a saviour?
“Abating methane emissions and enhancing atmospheric removal offers an opportunity to rapidly mitigate warming. This climate villain becomes a key saviour protagonist in efforts to stay within safe climate limits.”
“A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel ran aground and sank off Greenland’s coast on Thursday, said authorities who were working to contain a potential spill in the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
“”Last night, around 1:45am, a ship hit a reef near Nanortalik and started taking on water,” Greenlandic police said in a statement.”
“A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police shot it…
“The bear was killed Thursday afternoon in the northwest of Iceland after police consulted the Environment Agency, which declined to have the animal relocated, Westfjords Police Chief Helgi Jensson told The Associated Press.”
“Norway may be the first nation to mine the Arctic seabed—it could cause ‘irreversible’ damage to the marine ecosystem…
“Among the dangers Greenpeace cited were the direct removal of the seafloor habitat and organisms, noise and light pollution, the risk of chemical leaks from machinery and equipment, as well as the accidental displacement of species.”
“Exceptionally warm weather in Finland’s arctic region…
“According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Thursday marked the latest date this autumn that the temperature topped 20 degrees in central and northern Lapland since the beginning of official record keeping in the 1960s.”
“A tornado has swept through Hampshire, with trees blown over, as storm warnings come into force across much of southern England and Wales for the weekend…
“It comes as storms gather across much of the country over the weekend, bringing to an end a spell of warm weather at the end of summer.”
“‘It’s a warning’: UK nature chief sounds alarm over ecosystem collapse as butterfly numbers halve…
“Tony Juniper, the chair of Natural England, says new data showing a sharp fall in butterfly populations this summer was probably the consequence of habitat loss and the use of pesticides, making the insects less resilient to extreme weather fluctuation…”
“75 people were hospitalized after eating lettuce — and it’s linked to climate change [UK]…
“…how did Escherichia Ecoli, typically carried by animals like cattle and sheep, find its way to the food supply through lettuce? According to a new investigation, a series of cascading climate-driven events created the perfect conditions for the outbreak.”
“Floods, fires, and drought: ‘Shock’ France climate change report…
“Cities that are too hot in summer, huge forest fires, and major flooding events are among the ‘shock’ warnings in a new report on how France will be affected by climate change.”
“‘Catastrophe region’: Austrian city faces up to scale of damage left by deadly flooding…
“By the third night of rain, the situation in the command centre had escalated from tense to critical. Mateusz Fryn, the deputy firefighter chief in St Pölten, Austria, told his colleagues to stop filling sandbags and pumping water out of basements. Instead, it was time to focus on saving lives.”
“Watch: Hungary’s Danube River bursts banks as flooding reaches parliament in Budapest…
“Roads, train stations and ferries along the river, which rose by nearly one metre in 24 hours, have been shut. Prime minister Viktor Orban has warned that floodwaters will peak in the city on 21 September…”
“Deadly floods add to fiscal strains in central Europe…
“Economic losses linked to extreme weather are adding to strains on state finances in a region still squeezed by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflation surge following Russia’s 2022 invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.”
“Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region hit by new floods as storm moves west…
“”We are in a full emergency …the event is very similar to what we had last May,” the Mayor of Ravenna, Michele De Pascale, told Radio 24 broadcaster, adding however that this year’s floods were more concentrated geographically.”
“A sea of loss: Pieria mussel farmers [Northern Greece] face climate devastation…
““Mussels can survive in temperatures up to 27-28 degrees Celsius. Here, we recorded sea temperatures of 30-35 degrees. We can’t survive this. We need a team of scientists to guide us through these changing conditions.”
“Flood disaster in Trabzon [eastern Turkey, injured and missing]…
“As a result of the heavy rainfall in the region, roads were flooded and landslides occurred in some areas. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene, and Trabzon Governor Aziz Yıldırım was reported to have moved to the Yanbolu junction to conduct inspections.”
“Cyprus faces water shortage as dams reach critically low levels…
“Cyprus is facing a significant water shortage as dam levels plummet due to a severe drought and ongoing climate changes, raising concerns among national and local authorities. According to the Water Department, the country’s dams are only 30% full…”
“Last 12 months the second driest on record [Malta]…
“Only 1948 was drier …July was the driest month of the year with no rain recorded at all for the second year in a row, while October last year was the driest such month on record with only 0.2 mm of rain.”
“Portugal’s wildfires produce record emissions with smoke headed for France and Spain…
“With several blazes burning since 14 September, Portugal has recorded the highest total estimated emissions for the month of September in 22 years of CAMS data. That includes both carbon emissions and harmful particulate matter pollutants like PM10 and PM2.5.”
“Over the last few weeks, the West African country has been battered by relentless downpours, resulting in over 300 deaths either due to drowning or buildings collapsing, according to the interior ministry.”
“3 million children in Nigeria are without school indefinitely…
“All three million children in Borno state in Northeast Nigeria are without school indefinitely, increasing the likelihood of child marriage and other protection risks, after being hit by the worst floods in 30 years, Save the Children said, News.Az reports.”
“Iran’s Wetlands Facing Crisis: Environmental Mismanagement and Extreme Heat to Blame…
“The Fars News Agency… reported on Wednesday, September 18, the complete drying up of nine wetlands across Iran due to extreme heat. Citing “record-breaking air temperatures” in many parts of the country, particularly in the eastern, southeastern, and central regions…”
“Unplanned dam construction: Nearly 500 rivers vanished in Bangladesh amid navigability crisis…
“The Bangladesh Environment Movement claims that due to a lack of water flow, one and a half rivers disappear each year. Over the past two decades, more than 300 rivers have dried up, and nearly 400 are now on the verge of extinction.”
“Nearly 100% of the stations had their Sept hottest night in history! MIN 30.0C [86F] Dhaka First Time Bangladesh has 30C min, in September (max 37.8 also record). Most record breaking event in Bangladesh history.”
“China bolsters flood control amid triple typhoon impact…
“While the impact of Typhoon Bebinca has now concluded, Typhoon Pulasan is expected to bring heavy to torrential rain to parts of eastern and northern Zhejiang, Shanghai, southern Jiangsu and southern Anhui from Sept. 20 to 22.”
“Storm Soulik injures 1, causes major flooding in Vietnam’s central region…
“Heavy rains on Thursday evening and night led to significant flooding across parts of the central province of Quang Binh, with water levels in the Gianh River rising sharply. In Thanh Thach Commune, Tuyen Hoa District, dozens of homes were inundated.”
“Local, foreign firms facing months of recovery in storm-hit Vietnam.
“Factory roofs blown off, products worth millions of dollars destroyed, supply chains disrupted: Typhoon Yagi has had a disastrous impact on local and global companies in northern Vietnam who could take months to recover, business leaders warn.”
“Cabbage prices in South Korea surge 70 percent amid heat wave…
“The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp reported that a head of cabbage, essential for making kimchi, was retailing at 9,337 won ($7.02) this Thursday. This represents a 69.5 percent rise from the same period last year and a 32.7 percent increase from the three-year average.”
“Record temperatures for September observed in many parts of Japan…
“…the mercury rose to dangerous highs of 39.2 degrees in Shizuoka City, and 38 degrees in Obama City in Fukui Prefecture and Toyooka City in Hyogo Prefecture… Dazaifu City in Fukuoka Prefecture recorded 35 degrees, marking 62 days of 35 degrees or higher.”
“Global heating is making El Niño and La Niña forecasts less reliable, BoM says..
“Braganza said older statistical models that based predictions on historical observations “worked well in a stationary climate”, but that these dynamical models were now more useful. “It’s not relying on the past, but on the current information.””
“Global health fund says health, climate, conflict ‘triple whammy’ hits world’s poorest…
“Climate change and conflict risk overshadowing efforts to improve people’s health, when in reality the issues overlap, Peter Sands, head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, said.”
“Extreme Weather From Floods to Drought Threatens Food Supplies Again…
“This week offered a worrying reminder of how climate change is altering the weather — and threatening food supplies. Severe rains hit parts of Europe, Asia, the US and Africa, where the worst floods in decades across a swath of the continent’s west and central regions are worsening a food-insecurity crisis.”
“I’ve studied geopolitics all my life: climate breakdown is a bigger threat than China and Russia…
“…if we fail to adequately limit climate breakdown, then very few of the other causes that progressives care about will survive in the world that will result. In a world of starvation and societal collapse, there would be little chance of human rights, let alone gender rights.”
“Microbes may help determine our climate future… Fertilizing the ocean with iron is a form of geoengineering, a set of technologies that are compelling for their potential to meaningfully alter Earth’s systems…”
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“Parts of Antarctica are turning green more quickly than previously thought, leaving scientists “shocked” at the impact of climate change in the region.
“Antarctic sea-ice extent update: two years back-to-back crushing the “UNDER” compared to the pre-2023 maximum. 
“Water levels in major Amazon tributary – Rio Negro – tumble to record lows amid drought…
“In Bolivia, behind the catastrophic fires, a race for agricultural growth.
“Ecuador imposes state of emergency to fight fires and crime.
“AMERICAS RECORD HEAT:
“HISTORIC – 35.6 [96.1F] Canefield; DOMINICA HOTTEST OCTOBER DAY IN HISTORY.
“‘It used to be a farm – now it’s a mall’: how El Salvador’s crisis-hit coffee producers are trying to adapt…
“Starbucks invests in two Central American coffee farms to climate-proof coffee supply…
“Millions of Americans have never been this hot in October before as a historic heat wave hits…
“What’s going on out west is absolutely bonkers.
“Smokey air, nonstop nosebleeds. Life as a warehouse worker in a heatwave: ‘Products matter more than people’ [California]…
“Leslie has become a hurricane at 34.2°W, the farthest east that Atlantic hurricane has formed in tropics (<=23.5°N) this late in calendar year in satellite era (1966-present). 
“Another intense moisture plume will emanate from the marine heatwave-affected waters of the Gulf of Mexico and move across Florida next week.
“The final data has confirmed that Helene’s moisture plume was the most intense on record for parts of six states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
“Global chipmaking hit as Hurricane Helene disrupts quartz mining…
“I Wasn’t Prepared to Be a Climate Refugee.
“Do I spy a little Cat-2 hurricane there in the English channel next Wednesday?
“How future heat waves at sea could devastate UK marine ecosystems and fisheries…
“Labour may cut financial support for flooded farmers, the Guardian has learned, while money to compensate them for deluges in January has still not hit their pockets.
“Government pledges £22bn for carbon capture and storage technology in net zero drive.
“A once-permanent patch of snow in the Highlands has melted for the fourth year in a row – for the first time in recorded history.
“Record shrinkage of Swedish glaciers…
“Europe between exceptional cold in the Alpine area and record heat in the Mediterranean: 
“Record high temps of 35 degrees in Murcia this October…
“Weather warnings were issued for many parts of Italy on Friday as torrential rain continued to lash the country prompting red alerts for flooding in some areas.
“Flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina have left at least 19 people dead, with towns and villages cut off and reports in some places of homes being almost submerged.
“Wildfires rage in western Peloponnese, injuring firefighter and engulfing farmhouses…
“The Russian wheat market has surged to the highest price since late June amid worsening drought and reduced production forecast in the world’s leading export country…
“Exclusive: Egypt planning for major wheat import savings, sources say…
“Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism…
“On front lines of climate change, Tanzanian communities search for answers to deepening drought…
“RECORD HEAT IN CENTRAL ASIA:
“Wildfires rage on in Kohistan [Pakistan]…
“Eternal record heat in INDIA and PAKISTAN:
“View from the Himalayas | Kathmandu’s record rainfall has cross-border implications…
“Body found off central Japan identified as girl missing in recent record rain…
“Endless record heat in JAPAN – more October records:
“Taiwan picks up the pieces after Typhoon Krathon…
“Elephants swept away in popular Thailand animal sanctuary after massive floods…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN INDONESIA – minimum 28.6 [83.5F] Sangkapura is HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT IN INDONESIA HISTORY.
“Coral reef snapper feeling impacts of marine heat waves on Great Barrier Reef…
“The New Zealand city of Dunedin was cut off by road due to flooding Friday after recording its wettest day in more than a century…
“Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds…
“Fire weakens land carbon sinks before 1.5 °C…
“Ski resorts warn they face ‘existential threat’ from climate crisis…
“Depth of major Amazon tributary in Brazil drops to record low in severe drought…
“‘It kills everything’ – Amazon’s indigenous people hit by record forest fires in Brazil…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN SOUTH AMERICA – Records smashed all over the Continent.
“How climate change is undermining Indigenous knowledge and livelihoods in Central America…
“Rains from Tropical Depression Eleven-E Leave a 4-Year-Old Girl Dead in Veracruz [Mexico].
“The United States just witnessed its most extreme October heat…
“36.9 inches of rain in 3 months: Jacksonville [Florida] just experienced the wettest summer on record…
“Kirk has rapidly intensified and is now a major hurricane w/ winds of 120 mph. It’s the farthest east in the tropical Atlantic that a storm has reached major hurricane strength this late in the calendar year on record. 
“This^^^ record, set yesterday, could be broken this week by future Hurricane Leslie. 
“A week after Helene smashed into the Southeast, power outages, water shortages and impassable roads stymie recovery…
“Toxic Waste Is at the Mercy of Climate Change. The floodwaters from Hurricane Helene are a reminder that we need to rethink how we store our industrial dregs…
“A Shift Among Democrats: Embrace Record Levels of Oil and Gas.
“September 2024 was warm all over Canada.
“Arctic plant study suggests the rate of climate change threatens to exceed the adaptive capacity of species.
“Parts of Finland experience record warmth in September…
“‘Wettest-ever September’ for some flood-hit areas [UK]…
“‘Absolute disaster, total heartbreak’: Farmers warn record rainfall is preventing them growing crops [UK].
“Polish far-right party gets poll boost after floods…
“In August, Swiss glaciers faced the ‘greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’.
“Romania’s agriculture sector devastated by drought, desertification…
“Turkish Kangal dogs reflect climate change in fur, health.
“MEDITERRANEAN HISTORIC HEAT WAVE – Incredible heat in the AZORES: 28.9 [84F] San Miguel AZORES OCTOBER RECORD HEAT.
“Historic frost in BOTSWANA – this morning Werda dropped to -0.6C and Tsabong to 0.0C.
“Despite having the mighty Zambezi River and the massive hydro-powered Kariba Dam, Zambia is currently grappling with the worst electricity blackouts in living memory.
“Kenyan Pastoralists Suffer From Water Scarcity.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT MIDDLE EAST – records of October hottest nights destroyed with huge margins with widespread tmins 30C/33C all over Middle East and North Africa.
“A flash flood that swept through a southern city of Iran killed 15 people, state media reported on Tuesday…
“India HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT EVER – min 31.2C [88.2F] Phalodi, records all over including min 29.8 Kolkata.
“In India, warming climate pressures scientists to keep developing tougher seeds…
“RECORD HEAT EAST ASIA – extraordinary heat with thousands of records smashed.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT in CHINA and EAST ASIA – CHINESE HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT EVER, 30.1 [86.2F] min Shantou.
“September 2024 in South Korea was extraordinary hot. Average temperature was 24.7C [76.5F], the anomaly +4.2C vs 1991/2020 and was by far the hottest on record.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN JAPAN – MINIMUM 28.5C [83.3F] yesterday at Shimoji Shima 0.1C from Japanese hottest October night ever.
“Tokyo expands underground ‘cathedral’ complex to counter climate change rains…
“Taiwan shuts down for Typhoon Krathon, bringing torrential rain…
“Flooding greatly impacts Thai economy…
“Killer Whales in Chile Have Begun Preying on Dolphins. What Does It Mean?
“Even as El Niño weakened, global September 2024 temps were higher above pre-industrial than the preceding 4 months.
“Trip on psychedelics, save the planet: the offbeat solution to the climate crisis…
“Alien civilizations are probably killing themselves from climate change, bleak study suggests…
“UNBELIEVABLE 117F/47.2C Phoenix HOTTEST SEPTEMBER DAY IN HISTORY 3 days from the beginning of October and NINE DEGREES higher than the highest temperature ever recorded so late in the year.
“Autumn heat wave could break season-level records in California…
“Mosquito-borne virus spreads at ‘unprecedented’ levels in L.A. Climate change may make things worse…
“Line Fire flare up in San Bernardino Mountains prompts more evacuations, warnings…
“More Than 11,000 Deaths Linked To Wildfire Smoke Every Year In The U.S…
“Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene’s death toll tops 130…
“How Hurricane Helene could have widespread consequences for homeowners…
“Firefly species may blink out as US seeks to list it as endangered for first time.
“Lake Superior is currently at record warmth. Will it freeze over again in our lifetimes?
“British Grammy winner Jacob Collier has performed with Norwegian alt-pop star Aurora amid floating icebergs in the Arctic, in a rallying cry for ocean and climate protection.
“Arctic wildfires ‘rapidly’ burning permafrost, causing more intense wildfires.
“Huge Arctic wildfires release 100m tonnes of greenhouse gas in a year…
“Strong tornado hits Moscow Oblast, causing severe destruction and one fatality, Russia…
“Dust storm hits some regions of Ukraine: serious deterioration of air quality is recorded…
“Homes evacuated as flooding hits region [UK]…
“How the UK is going to get even wetter – due to climate change…
“Breaking long term monthly records low is rare but it can still happen.
“‘I’m exhausted’: French winemakers face losses of 60% with Chablis worst affected by bad weather…
“Raging wildfires in central Greece leave two people dead…
“Post-fire forest regeneration prevented by vicious cycle of rising temperatures, wildfires…
“Filling swimming pools and watering gardens banned in Malaga and on the Costa del Sol as new drought restrictions awaited.
“Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria’s Yobe Claims Nine Lives as Floods Worsen Health Crisis.
“Gauteng [South Africa] is heading for Day Zero, with leading scientists pegging the province’s water crisis as a near-term climate change tipping point.
“Heavy rains lash Oman, causing flash floods…
“Nepal death toll climbs to 217 after heavy floods and landslips…
“In September 2024, the average temperature in China was 18.8℃ / 65.8F (+1.7℃), the highest in the same period in history, and 5 stations set historical highs. 
“Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan.
“Eternal record heat in THAILAND – thousands of records have been falling every single day since March 2023.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SE ASIA. Hundreds of records of hottest nights keep falling all over Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam.
“Darwin [Australia] braces for extreme heatwave: Near 40C [104F] forecast after hottest September in over 100 years.
“Australia’s ‘immoral’ coalmine decision akin to drowning Pacific neighbours, Tuvalu climate minister declares…
“Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country…
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE: Temperatures up to 44.5C [112.1F] in Bolivia and Argentina.
“Colombia activates standby thermal capacity as drought bites…
“The heavy rains recorded on the afternoon of Monday, September 30, caused flooding in various areas of Guatemala City , as well as landslides on several roads in the country.
“Death toll from ‘John’ rises to 29 as southwestern Mexico deals with widespread damage…
“Another 48.0C [118.4F] in Mexico at Tepache on 29th September. It further advanced the record of the latest 48C ever recorded in all Northern Hemisphere history.
“In Mexico, scientists race to save Marietas Islands’ corals from ocean warming…
“The pace at which oceans are warming has almost doubled since 2005 as global temperatures rise because of human-caused climate change, a report from the EU monitor Copernicus said Monday.
“Global Sea Surface Temperatures reached record daily highs again, while El Niño has ended.
“Ancient plankton suggests extreme El Niños will become twice as common…
“Humans can’t adapt fast enough for climate change…
“The climate crisis is here. We can still have a better world…
“Are we underestimating global warming?
“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
“Earlier this year some famous climatologists told the world’s media that nothing unforeseen was happening to our weather, but if the temps didn’t come down in August with the end of El Nino, then we might be in a new climate scenario and need to reassess models. 
“Britain’s tropical rain and parched Amazon are new norms in a messed-up climate…
“Baltic Sea marine heatwaves threaten ecosystem amidst record temperatures…
“Jet stream shifts are linked to fires, failed harvests and the plague [for Europe]…
“”Europe saw its warmest summer on record in 2024”- Climate change delivered ‘stark contrasts’ say Copernicus…
“UK weather: Tornado warning for London commuter belt as flooding hits roads and train lines…
“One of the UK’s largest water companies is considering shipping supplies from Norway to the UK.
“Floods: Seine-et-Marne hit by heavy flooding [France]…
“Minimum temperatures up to 25C / 77F in the Balearic Islands, unprecedented for the 2nd half of September (close to monthly records too).
“‘Absolute chaos’: counting the cost of a deadly wildfire in northern Portugal…
“Melting Alps Glacier Means Switzerland and Italy’s Border Has to Move…
“Forni Glacier (Ortles-Cevedale Group, Italy) 2005 – 2022.
“Italy floods: Grandmother and baby missing in Tuscany as Veneto region declares state of emergency…
“Turkey’s lakes drying up amid groundwater overuse, climate change…
“Russian drought threatens 2025 grain crops…
“‘Nothing left’ – Floods leave trail of hunger in West and Central Africa…
“At least four people are dead and dozens of flights and trains have been cancelled after heavy rainfall flooded the streets of Mumbai this week, prompting a red alert.
“Pune’s Shivajinagar area Wednesday shattered its 24-hour Sept rainfall record that had stood for 86 years. 
“The Valpoi rain gauge station [Goa] has set a new record this monsoon, surpassing 200 inches of seasonal rainfall with a total of 5,505.4mm (approximately 216 inches). 
“Schools feel the heat as closures increase with extreme weather events [India]…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SRI LANKA.
“Fierce heat in CHINA ahead of a drastic temperature change, with up to 38.8C [101.8F] and 77 stations at record heat levels for late September.
“Deadly Thai floods intensified by climate change, La Niña displace 150,000 families…
“Landslide in Indonesia kills at least 15 people and leaves dozens buried at illegal gold mine…
“Water Stress in Chile Threatens Agriculture and Mining…
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE – it’s ECUADOR turn.
“Raging wildfire covers Ecuadorian capital in smoke…
“As wildfires consume South America, experts warn of a new normal…
“Aerial photos capture devastating before-and-after impacts of drought on Amazon…
“South America Drying Up Due To Drought, Weakness Of Dependence On Hydroelectricity Now All Too Apparent…
“Hurricane John causes at least five deaths, floods in Mexico’s Acapulco…
“HISTORY OF CLIMATOLOGY REWRITTEN – Unbelievable 48.5C/119.3F Plutarco Elias Calles, Sonora MEXICO. 
“Among the many records broken in Mexico is that of Culiacan in the Sinaloa State – with 41.8C [107.2F] it had its hottest September day in history.
“Grim new death records as brutal heat plagues US south-west into the autumn…
“”Everywhere I look, devastation” – Floridians reel from Hurricane Helene…
“At least 43 dead as Helene cuts destructive path through southeastern US…
“Tennessee Dam Near Failure After Heavy Rain From Helene…
“Hospital patients in Tennessee airlifted in dramatic rescue amid Helene floods…
“First-ever Flash Flood Emergency issued for Atlanta…
“An incredible 3 to nearly 4 feet of rain estimated by Doppler radar over the last 3 days on the peaks of the mountains near Asheville North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. 
“It’s Minnesota’s warmest, driest September on record and it’s not even close…
“COP29 host’s own climate plans are ‘critically insufficient’, says expert group…
“Bentley boss – people still want luxury cars with gas engines…
“Silicon Valley Renegades Pollute the Sky to Save the Planet…
“Industrial civilisation is close to breaching a seventh planetary boundary, and may already have crossed it, according to scientists who have compiled the latest report on the state of the world’s life-support systems.
“Plan to refreeze Arctic sea ice shows promise in first tests…
“Climate Change Is So Bad, Even the Arctic Is On Fire…
“HISTORIC WARMTH IN GREENLAND – MINIMUM +15.3C [59.5F] at Narsarsuaq – HOTTEST SEPTEMBER NIGHT IN GREENLAND HISTORY (and one of the highest minimums ever).
“Rising sea temperatures link floods from UK to North Africa…
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“UK weather: Flash floods leave cars underwater as some areas see more than a month’s rainfall.
“Dramatic footage captures moment driver spots tornado looming in Bedfordshire…
“‘Tornado’ in Tewkesbury as severe weather causes chaos…
“Zwieselbach Glacier (Stubai, Tyrol) 3rd Aug. 2022 | 8th Sept. 2023 – ONE YEAR!! 
“Farming must pay for its emissions, says EU chief climate scientist…
“Raging flood waters swept through Cannes [France] on Monday, pushing cars through the streets and leaving the French Riviera city known for its film festival on high alert…
“Heavy rains cause massive flooding in the centre of Platja d’Aro [Catalonia]…
“Heavy rains and floods, bad weather hits Tuscany: a 5-month-old baby and his grandmother missing.
“Heavy rains have fallen on several regions of Tunisia in recent days. Those of September 22 and 23, 2024 caused flooding in several cities, including Chebba in the governorate of Mahdia…
“South Africa’s N3 highway reopens following snowstorm that claimed two lives…
“From oven to frozen and again to oven in SOUTH AFRICA – After record high temperatures >42C [107.6F] ,winter returned with heavy snowfalls at >1700m. Max. temperature yesterday at Johannesburg was just 6C.
“People must understand: we in Malawi are paying for the climate crisis with our lives…
“MIDDLE EAST HEAT WAVE – exceptional late heat with 47.0C [116.6F] at Kahnuj in IRAN a new monthly record of highest temperature in September.
“Tehran’s reservoirs 74% empty in drought-riddled region…
“Guwahati grapples with a heat wave like never before [Assam, India]…
“The Indian town of Cherrapunji [Meghalaya state] is famous for being very rainy, but yesterday it actually destroyed its record of hottest day in history with 33.1C [91.6F].
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE – Nearly 100% of stations in Bangladesh, Nepal and NE India smashed their records with huge margins. 
“Today, 25 stations broke late September record in China, and 3 stations tied record. 
“County in Chongqing battles drought amid heat…
“Affected by the cold front and tropical depression, heavy rains began to pour down along the coast of Fujian on September 22.
“Death toll rises to 7 after record rainfall in Japan’s quake-hit Noto…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN INDONESIA – Hottest September night in history for Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.
“A number of September rainfall records have been broken in Central Australia as a rare spring northwest cloudband moves across the nation.
“Low-lying Pacific islands pin hopes on UN meeting as sea rise threatens survival…
“The giant statues of Easter Island are threatened by climate change: ‘We won’t be able to protect them all’…
“O’Higgins Glacier (Chile) – 2017 | 2023.
“Historic heat wave in South America – up to 45.0C [113F] at Villamontes in Bolivia.
“Dolphins dying in Amazon lake made shallow by drought…
“The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined to deforestation in four decades, fueling drought and record wildfires across South America, experts said Monday…
“Wildfires rage in central Argentina.
“Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames…
“CARIBBEANS & SOUTH AMERICA RECORD HEAT – historic heat continues in the Caribbean. MINIMUM 29.5 [85.1F] GRENADA HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY.
“Hurricane John makes landfall in Mexico as major category 3 storm…
“A major hurricane could strike Florida late this week. What to know…
“A summer marked by extreme, record-setting heat in the U.S. comes to a close…
“‘A break from the heat’: Americans most affected by climate crisis head midwest…
“Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain…
“Create ‘positive tipping points’ with climate mandates, governments urged…
“COP29 will provide a platform to advance the global peace and climate agenda, as emphasized by Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov…
“Record rainfall on Saturday hit central Japan’s Noto region, which was devastated by a major earthquake in January, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents and causing a power outage for more than 5,000 households…
“With manual site data now in, here’s how many times in Winter across Australia where at least 40c has been recorded. The y-axis has had to be expanded since my original graph on the 28th.
“A massive ice sheet in Antarctica – equal to the size of Great Britain – could be all but lost by the 23rd century, experts warn…
“Record-breaking fires engulf South America, bringing black rain, green rivers and toxic air to the continent…
“SOUTH AMERICA HEAT WAVE: 44.5 [112.1F] Villamontes [Bolivia]; MIN 30.4 Cuiaba BRAZIL HOTTEST SEPTEMBER NIGHT EVER.
“Brazilian energy authorities have approved bringing back daylight saving time, a senior official said on Thursday, to save energy as the country faces a major drought that has hit power generation.
“Driest Month in 55 Years Leads Bogotá to Tighten Water Controls…
“CARIBBEANS HISTORIC RECORD HEAT:
“Confronting Florida’s Coral Collapse…
“‘Red Flags’ on Climate: U.S. Methane Emissions Keep Climbing…
“Methane is pitched as a climate villain – could changing how we think about it make it a saviour?
“The misinformation about the North Atlantic Ocean keeps aging like milk
“A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel ran aground and sank off Greenland’s coast on Thursday, said authorities who were working to contain a potential spill in the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
“A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police shot it…
“Norway may be the first nation to mine the Arctic seabed—it could cause ‘irreversible’ damage to the marine ecosystem…
“Exceptionally warm weather in Finland’s arctic region…
“Summer 2024 has been really tough for glaciers in Lapland! “Kebnekaise ice cap has lost 3.3 m and is now only 2089.9m high!
“A tornado has swept through Hampshire, with trees blown over, as storm warnings come into force across much of southern England and Wales for the weekend…
“‘It’s a warning’: UK nature chief sounds alarm over ecosystem collapse as butterfly numbers halve…
“75 people were hospitalized after eating lettuce — and it’s linked to climate change [UK]…
“Floods, fires, and drought: ‘Shock’ France climate change report…
“Ice melting at Konkordiaplatz, Great Aletschgletscher [Switzerland], continues. No relief for glaciers… 
“‘Catastrophe region’: Austrian city faces up to scale of damage left by deadly flooding…
“Watch: Hungary’s Danube River bursts banks as flooding reaches parliament in Budapest…
“Deadly floods add to fiscal strains in central Europe…
“Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region hit by new floods as storm moves west…
“A sea of loss: Pieria mussel farmers [Northern Greece] face climate devastation…
“Flood disaster in Trabzon [eastern Turkey, injured and missing]…
“Cyprus faces water shortage as dams reach critically low levels…
“Last 12 months the second driest on record [Malta]…
“Portugal’s wildfires produce record emissions with smoke headed for France and Spain…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA – Every day minimums >30C [86F] in Libya and Egypt and every day of the month records fall.
“Floods force Niger to delay new school year…
“3 million children in Nigeria are without school indefinitely…
“Iran’s Wetlands Facing Crisis: Environmental Mismanagement and Extreme Heat to Blame…
“Unplanned dam construction: Nearly 500 rivers vanished in Bangladesh amid navigability crisis…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN BANGLADESH.
“China has had weather stations breaking records for 26 consecutive days. 
“China bolsters flood control amid triple typhoon impact…
“Storm Soulik injures 1, causes major flooding in Vietnam’s central region…
“Local, foreign firms facing months of recovery in storm-hit Vietnam.
“INSANE HEAT IN THE KOREAS – 100% of South Korea, including the mountains had another tropical night. 
“Cabbage prices in South Korea surge 70 percent amid heat wave…
“Record temperatures for September observed in many parts of Japan…
“Global heating is making El Niño and La Niña forecasts less reliable, BoM says..
“Global health fund says health, climate, conflict ‘triple whammy’ hits world’s poorest…
“Extreme Weather From Floods to Drought Threatens Food Supplies Again…
“I’ve studied geopolitics all my life: climate breakdown is a bigger threat than China and Russia…
“How to Cool the World Without Blocking the Sun…