“Insurers and reinsurers, such as Swiss Re and Munich Re, could find themselves in hot water due to record sea-surface temperatures, according to a report from Bloomberg Intelligence.
“These rising temperatures, coupled with a weakening El Niño, pose a significant threat of increased catastrophe claims, potentially outstripping recent price adjustments.”
“The jump in global temperatures in September 2023 is difficult to explain by natural climate variability alone…
“The global mean temperature in September 2023 was 0.93° C warmer than the 1991–2020 average, breaking the previous record set in 2020 by a margin of 0.5° C. This was the largest margin by which the previous monthly record has been broken in any calendar month.”
“I’ve been feeling like I’m on the outer edge with my estimation of current decadal warming at 0.30°C, rising to 0.35°C by 2034, whereas mainstream is 0.20°C.
“But in this video James Hansen repeatedly states current decadal warming is at 0.4°C – 0.5°C.”[Prof Eliot Jacobson; Hansen video link at base of thread]
“Norway’s worst storm in 30 years with 120mph gusts leaves trail of destruction.
“There have been reports of power cuts, damage to homes, schools closing and the windows of a hotel blown out by Storm Ingunn… A Norwegian record was set on Wednesday night for mean wind, according to the country’s media. The mean wind is an average wind speed over a certain time period, usually 10 minutes.”
“UK Unprepared for Heat Waves as 2024 Set to Be Hottest Yet.
“The UK government is doing little to prepare for hotter summers and the dangerous consequences associated with heat waves predicted to become more frequent, according to a key parliamentary committee.”
“Catalonia cuts water use by 80% in agriculture, 5% in homes amid record drought.
“Residents of the eastern Spanish region of Catalonia will be banned from washing their cars and filling up empty swimming pools under a raft of measures announced on Thursday to alleviate the region’s worst drought on record.”
“January was the warmest month in history in the province of Malaga.
“With an average of 12.7 degrees Celsius recorded across the whole of Malaga province, January 2024 hit an all-time record as the hottest in history. The last four weeks were more than 3 degrees above average and 2.2 degrees above the record of a year ago…”
“Democratic Republic Congo’s worst floods in decades leave tens of thousands in temporary shelter.
“In January, the government declared a hydrological and ecological catastrophe after the Congo River overflowed, flooding the capital, Kinshasa. The country’s president, Félix Tshisekedi, who won his second term in office in December after a contested election, last week ordered ministers to deal with the crisis.”
“Deadly combination of war and drought leaves Ethiopia facing famine.
“It’s already been ravaged by war. Now Ethiopia’s Tigray region is on the verge of famine – with at least two million people at risk of starvation and death. Elders and international aid agencies are comparing the crisis to the mid-1980s…”
“Second day of February and records falling everywhere: Today 34.5C [94.1F] at Agalega Island, MAURITIUS it’s the highest temperature ever recorded in February in the island.
“The island broke the records of every single of the past 8 months.”
“Indian farmers are killing themselves in record numbers. Is climate change to blame?
“…In recent years, climate change has emerged as a contributing factor to the rise in distress among farmers. Severe weather events, including drought, erratic rainfall, and flooding, have steadily increased across the country, where agriculture remains the largest employer, supporting about 250 million households.”
“The death toll from landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain in the southern Philippines in the past week has risen to 14, official tallies showed Saturday.
“Rain has pounded parts of Mindanao, the country’s second-largest island, on and off for weeks and forced tens of thousands of people into emergency shelters… “I haven’t experienced that kind of heavy and continuous rain before,” provincial information officer Fe Maestre told AFP.”
“Records of highest minimums temperatures are sweeping the whole of Oceania. Today minimum temperature of 28.0C [82.4F] at Point Stuart, NT, Australia and 27.5C at Merauke and Saumlaki in INDONESIA, hottest February night on record.”
“Ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues to threaten parts of Queensland with dangerous and “life threatening flooding”, amid fears a new cyclone could be brewing off the east coast.
“A severe weather warning was issued for the southwest Gulf Country near the Northern Territory on Saturday morning, as the system makes its way further southwest.”
“Gascoyne communities endure double heatwave during worst drought on record in Western Australia.
“Temperatures hit and exceeded 46 degrees Celsius [114.8F] in multiple locations across the region, which stretches from Exmouth to Shark Bay on WA’s central coast, and inland to Gascoyne Junction, 1,000 kilometres north of Perth. There’s little relief in sight…”
“The deadly sharks becoming more common in Sydney waters.
“Tiger sharks are swimming further along Australia’s east coast as ocean temperatures increase, expanding their range south and coming closer to shore. The warmer waters off the NSW coast are also attracting bull sharks, which are spending more time in Sydney Harbour.”
“Heat waves in Chile and Argentina, fires in Colombia: What is happening in South America?
“…The scenario has provoked alarm, and there are questions about how to interpret what is happening… Recent El Niño events, including this one, are being created from an ocean that is already warmer. It is as if you had a tub with hot water and you put more hot water in it…”
“‘Everything is melting’: Argentines seek cool as heat wave strikes…
“Hundreds of people flocked to rivers and doused themselves under colorful showers to contend with the heat, as an official red alert was issued for high temperatures around the country. “Not even the air conditioning is enough,” said 47-year-old Sergio Pavon.”
“Chile has declared a state of emergency as it battles spreading forest fires in the centre of the country that have so far killed at least 10 people.
““All forces are deployed in the fight against the forest fires,” President Gabriel Boric posted on X as he announced the measure, adding that emergency services would meet on Saturday to assess the situation.”
“February has just started but records of high temperatures are always falling… Today 33.9C [93F] at St Laurent do Maroni FRENCH GUIANA is its highest temperature ever recorded in February.”
“‘Prepare now’: California’s next storm may bring ‘life-threatening’ flooding.
“Officials across Southern California are warning residents to prepare for what could be “life-threatening and damaging flooding” beginning Sunday, as a storm system fueled by a massive atmospheric river brings heavy, sustained rainfall and dangerous waves to an already soaked region.”
“Seattle just had the warmest week in January on record.
“Seattle’s average temperature in the past week was 53.8 degrees… This after Seattle experienced its warmest December on record… “After seeing the 2023 climate analysis, I have to pause and say that the findings are astounding,” said NOAA Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick…”
“Climate change top of mind for many Minnesotans during warm winter…
“”I don’t think there’s a single corner of this region that will be untouched or hasn’t already experienced some sort of impact from climate change, just in the last 10 years alone,” said Lisa Barajas, Executive Director of Community Development with the Metropolitan Council.”
“Driest January on record for La Ronge [Saskatchewan].
“La Ronge experienced the driest January out of 59 years of record keeping. That’s according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada which shows La Ronge had 3.4 millimeters of precipitation last month compared to a normal rate of 18.7 mm.”
“Billions of litres of water are used yearly by Quebec’s mining and metal industry, data reveals.
“Quebec has lifted the veil of secrecy around the province’s biggest water users, revealing that billions of litres of water are withdrawn yearly by the mining and metal industry, along with pulp and paper manufacturing… Calls for more transparency have mounted in recent years after towns in the south of the province struggled with water shortages…”
“Transition Minerals: A Cautionary Tale from Greenland…
“The melting of the Arctic ice cap has intensified interest in Greenland’s natural resources. Kvanefjeld, an area in southern Greenland, has the potential to become one of the world’s largest producers of rare earth magnet metals… At the same time, extraction activities would pose significant environmental risks…”
“Potential benefits of climate change on navigation in the northern sea route by 2050.
“This research employs climate change model simulations and the Polar Operational Limit Assessment Risk Indexing System framework to investigate the navigational feasibility of diverse ship types along Northern Sea Route during the calendar years 2030, 2040, and 2050, under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios.”
“Amazon is warning investors that the climate crisis may have a material effect on its business.
“In the risk factors section of its 2023 financial filing released Friday, Amazon added language that says climate change could cause its sales and operating results to fluctuate, making it harder to sustain growth or resulting in decreased revenue.”
“Trees are struggling to “breathe” and store CO2 as the climate warms…
“Max Lloyd, Assistant Research Professor of Geosciences at Penn State and the study’s lead author, elucidates this worrying trend. “Trees in warmer, drier climates are essentially coughing instead of breathing. They are sending CO2 right back into the atmosphere far more than trees in cooler, wetter conditions,” he explains.”
“Wheat blast spread globally under climate change modeled for the first time.
“An international team of researchers, surrounding professor Senthold Asseng from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has now shown that further spread of the fungal disease wheat blast could reduce global wheat production by 13% until 2050. The result is dramatic for global food security.”
“On this episode of ClimateCast, Tom Heap visits the home of afternoon tea, Fortnum and Mason, but there’s something different about the menu. Its scotch egg is made from cultivated meat – that’s meat grown in a lab… Cultivated meat is technically not yet legal in the UK – but as pressure mounts to change our diet – could this be the future?”
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“I cannot understand how any climate scientist can say that the current rate of warming is even marginally close to 0.2°C per decade.
“A linear trendline over the period 2004-2024 gives 0.25°C per decade. And since 2014, it’s more like 0.30°C. Warming is accelerating! [Prof Eliot Jacobson]”
“Code Yikes! Global sea surface temperatures are nearing record highs.
“Dating back to 1982, just nine days saw hotter global sea surface temperatures than yesterday’s 21.07°C. The record is 21.10°C, from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2023.”
“‘Literally off the charts’: global coral reef heat stress monitor forced to add new alerts as temperatures rise.
“The world’s main system for warning about heat stress on the planet’s coral reefs has been forced to add three new alert categories to represent ever-increasing temperature extremes.”
“If you want any more proof of the heatwave currently gripping the Arctic, it’s mid-winter when sea-ice extent should still be growing, yet extent has declined for the last 5 days in a row.”
“West’s coming war with Russia will be triggered by Arctic climate breakdown…
“NATO has long recognised how climate change is a ‘threat amplifier’ for traditional security issues. Several NATO studies have warned that with the climate changing faster than previously thought, the danger of a military confrontation in the Arctic is rapidly increasing.”
“Anchorage tallies 100 inches of snow — the earliest on record for winter.
“Anchorage is having a banner winter for snowfall. A total of 104.3 inches of snow have been measured in the city this season, after a fresh 16.6 inches fell Sunday into Monday. That’s the most on record to date — by over a foot compared to the old record high.”
“Abnormally mild January full of joy, grief for Manitobans as winter on track to break record.
“A record-breaking warm January may become the new normal for future generations as mild weather continues to play havoc on normal winter activities in Manitoba, according to an expert. This winter is set to break a record for the fewest cold days since record keeping began in 1872…”
“Alberta to launch ‘unprecedented’ water-sharing negotiations Thursday amid drought fears…
“Significantly reduced mountain snowpack and below-average precipitation over the past number of months has led to extremely low reservoir levels and record-low river levels. All of the province will be affected by that, but southern Alberta’s agricultural sector is expected to face particularly significant challenges.”
“Boise [Idaho] sets all time record heat for the month of January.
“Boise has set a new record high today, marking three days in a row of record-setting temperatures. The National Weather Service in Boise is reporting that todays high temperature of 66 degrees in Boise is the warmest temperature on record for the month of January.”
“The Sacramento and Stockton region recorded its third straight day of record-breaking high temperatures on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
“Modesto, Sacramento and Stockton broke or tied record high temperatures for Jan. 30 that were set in 1976, according to the NWS.”
“‘Pineapple express’ storms bring strong winds and flash flood risk to California…
“The storms have put residents on edge. Last winter, California was battered by a string of atmospheric rivers that unleashed extraordinary amounts of rain, causing flooding and waves that hammered shoreline communities, as well as extraordinary snowfall that crushed buildings.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN MEXICO – 41.5C [106.7F] Jesus Maria, Nayarit State.
“This is just 0.2C from the highest reliable temperature ever recorded in January in all North America (including Central America and Caribbean). 2nd highest temperature in January from Canada to Panama in climatic history.”
“Frustrated Mexico City residents have been protesting weeks of water shortages, with officials warning of “unprecedented” low levels in a main system that supplies millions of people.
“The bustling metro area of 21 million people – one of Latin America’s largest cities – is struggling after years of low rainfall blamed on climate change, as well as chaotic urban growth and outdated infrastructure.”
“Global Warming Is Damaging to Even Europe’s Coldest Countries. Extreme cold spells are becoming less likely in Nordic region.
“Global warming made January freeze 4C warmer, WWA says… lobal warming triggered by greenhouse gas emissions is damaging ecosystems and infrastructure in even the coldest countries in Europe.”
“High levels of dangerous bacteria have been found in flood water from UK rivers that could pose a risk to human health.
“Water samples taken from a Surrey housing estate close to the River Mole, a street near the River Ouse in York and a Shrewsbury park near the River Severn, found E.coli, faecal matter and ammonia.”
“‘Hypocritical’ European politicians weaken climate policies amid farmer protests…
““Over the last few years we’ve spoken out vigorously, but we haven’t been heard,” Europe’s biggest farming lobby, Copa Cogeca, said on Wednesday in an open letter to the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. “The survival of European family farming as it is known today is in danger.””
“Low rain and snowfall in Europe could hit UK food costs.
“The latest rain and snow levels from the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees region have raised concerns of drought. According to Météo France, the level in the Pyrenees area is the lowest for January since records began. The dry weather in the region is threatening food production…”
“The Confederation of Farmers of Portugal argued that the effect of the drought has been devastating, especially in the south of the country, and could lead to a rise in prices and that the measures adopted by the Government are unfair…
“For the confederation, the measures are still insufficient when it comes to combating the effects of the drought, being nothing more than mere “palliative care”.”
“Spain expected to declare drought emergency today, with big fines for breaking water rules.
“After months of warnings, Catalan authorities are expected to declare a drought emergency today. This could mean more extreme water restrictions for six million people in Barcelona and the 201 surrounding municipalities in northeastern Spain.”
“The recent phenomenal winter warmth across Europe has led to one of the most absurd temperature records of 2024 so far.
Puerto de Navacerrada in central Spain, at an elevation of ~1,900 meters (6,210 ft), hit an unbelievable 18.3°C last week. That’s around 17°C above normal.”
“A RECORD warm January has worsened air quality rates in Alicante province due to the ever-present anticyclone over Spain resulting in fewer winds.
“The month has produced little rain in the region and combined with lower airflow, polluting particles have accumulated due to the air remaining stagnant.”
“It’s official. There is a new record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Continental Europe.
“The World Meteorological Organization recently certified that Syracuse on the Italian island of Sicily hit 119.8 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees Celsius) on Aug. 11, 2023. The previous record for Europe was set in 1977.”
“Climate Change Behind Africa Cholera Surge, Top Health Officials Say…
“That’s as floods in Democratic Republic of Congo — and across much of southern Africa — stretch already fragile health systems, limit access to safe water and sanitation and force people from their homes.”
“South Sudan flooding hampers efforts to contain hepatitis E outbreak…
“Hepatitis E spreads through contaminated water, has no cure and is potentially fatal to pregnant women. Although rare in the developed world, it infects more than 20 million people a year lacking proper sanitation in poorer countries.”
“The City of Windhoek [Namibia] will reinforce water restrictions with fines of N$2 000 in an effort to combat critical water shortages.
“The municipality has reintroduced a zero tolerance to water wastage policy from 2019 after it found that the country’s central area is facing declining water levels in three major supply dams.”
“South Africa evacuates small coastal communities near Cape Town as wildfires burn out of control…
“Authorities ordered a full evacuation of Pringle Bay, a coastal village popular with holidaymakers about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Cape Town. People evacuated parts of the nearby town of Betty’s Bay on Monday.”
“Kashmir Records Driest Ever Chillai Kalan [harsh winter period] This Year.
“In a first of its kind, Srinagar and other parts of the Valley witnessed the record-breaking driest Chillai-Kalan this year. As per the details shared by the Meteorological department, this year’s prolonged dry spell has surpassed the previous records at all the stations across Kashmir.”
“A new exceptional heat wave kicks off in East Asia. Today 2 records of January highest temperature were set in JAPAN: 25.3 [77.5F] Yakushima; 22.5 Higashi Ichiki.
“In TAIWAN 32.1C. Next days CHINA might reach over 35C! Stay tuned.”
“1000mm [approx 40 inches] rainfall forecast for North West Queensland as ex-Cyclone Kirrily continues to take toll.
“Queenslanders are grappling with devastating floods after Tropical Cyclone Kirrily caused chaos in the state’s north. The state is now bracing for another deluge, with forecasts predicting an additional 1000mm of rainfall over the coming days.”
“The Swan Valley has set a new record for its hottest day ever as a heatwave grips Perth.
“On Thursday the Swan Valley reached 45 degrees [113F] by noon while the Perth CBD hit 42.6 and Pearce reached 44.8 degrees by lunchtime… Perth airport reached 44.6C at 11:43am making it the hottest February day since 1997 with 44.9C.”
“Melbourne weathers its first January without a ‘hot’ day since 1984.
“While other parts of the country have sweltered through severe heatwaves, the first month of 2024 has recorded no days above 35C, as observed at the BoM’s Melbourne Olympic Park weather station.”
“One-third of flood losses in New Zealand not insured, study finds.
“A report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) revealed that the uninsured losses from the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand totalled $2.3 billion, representing a third of the affected physical assets.”
“Victory in climate race ‘still possible’ even if 1.5°C hits this decade…
“Pledges at the recent Cop28 talks in the UAE, such as a first ever global commitment to “transition away” from the use of fossil fuels, were intended to keep hope alive of achieving the 1.5°C goal. “I think that [it] is still technically possible to do that within the 21st century,” said Prof Skea, chairman of the IPCC…”
“‘Smoking gun proof’: fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show…
“The fossil fuel industry funded some of the world’s most foundational climate science as early as 1954, newly unearthed documents have shown, including the early research of Charles Keeling, famous for the so-called “Keeling curve” that has charted the upward march of the Earth’s carbon dioxide levels.”
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“With the World Stumbling Past 1.5 Degrees of Warming, Scientists Warn Climate Shocks Could Trigger Unrest and Authoritarian Backlash…
“Reinhard Steurer, a climate researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna… said he doesn’t expect any official announcement from major climate institutions until long after the 1.5 degree threshold is actually crossed, when some years will probably already be edging toward 2 degrees Celsius. “”
“The Met Office said the UK has a new provisional record January temperature of 19.9C [and a winter heat record for Scotland].
“It said it had received a manual reading recorded at Achfary, a tiny community in Sutherland. The Met Office said this exceeded an automated reading of 19.6C reported at Kinlochewe on Sunday.”
“Fierce five-mile wildfire sparked by ‘tropical’ temperatures in the Scottish Highlands.
“Freak weather conditions sparked a five-mile wildfire in the Scottish Highlands as locals basked in a tropical 18 degrees. The blaze took hold close to Assynt, near Lochinver, Sutherland, on Sunday afternoon as the region was battered by wind gusts of up to 70mph.”
“EXCEPTIONAL 19 DEGREES IN NORWAY… Scotland calls, Norway answers…
“Fohn last night with 18.7C [65.7F] at Tafjord,18.2C at Orskog,17.4 Rekdal etc. Only 0.3C from national January record. More long term stations records fell: 12.4C Buholmråsa; 11.7C Sula; 10.6C Halten.”
“Alarming Shrinkage of Norway’s Ålfotbreen Glacier – “Cannot Survive the Current Climate”…
“Over the past ten years (2013-2022), the World Glacier Monitoring Service reports that Ålfotbreen lost an average of 1.07 meters water equivalent each year. In about half of the summers over the past two decades, no snow cover remained on the glacier at the end of the melt season.”
“Buckled lines and landslides: How climate change is hitting Europe’s rail industry.
“In Austria alone, trains were forced to a standstill 1,900 times in 2023 due to weather conditions. Climate change is increasingly becoming a major challenge for rail transport. Storms, snowfall, floods and fires are putting rail networks to the test across Europe.”
“Another record day in FRANCE, where about 140 records fell in last 5 days… January records: 17.8 [64.4F] Pommerit; 15.7 Lanveoc; 15.1 Cap de la Heve and Plouay…
“In SPAIN almost 24C in Cantabria Region. Below average and barely above 0C the maxes. in NE ITALY,which has been freezing for weeks.”
“French towns left uninsured as climate change increases risks.
“Some 2,000 towns and cities across France found themselves uninsured at the start of the year after insurance companies raised rates or ended contracts in line with the cost of covering damages brought by storms and flooding. Climate change is forcing a rethinking of the entire insurance industry.”
“Another incredible record in SPAIN: San Sebastian Airport, not far from the border with France today rose to 24.9C [76.8F], a new record warmth for January.
“That’s after summer like night temperature. A night and a day typical of mid summer but in January: insane.”
“Spring arrives early… Almond blossom in Mallorca, Spain…
“An unusual warm spell is currently taking over Spain, as Mallorca hits 77 degrees (25°C) and Ibiza reached 80 degrees (27°C). On Thursday, January 25th, the heat reached a peak, as an unofficial personal weather station recorded a staggering temperature for January of 87 degrees (30.7°C), at Gavarda in Valencia.”
“Spain’s Andalusia region approves 4th drought decree amid ‘extreme situation’.
“The government in Spain’s Andalusia region on Monday approved the fourth decree of measures against drought, with an endowment of €200 million ($216 million)… “At least 30 days of continuous rain” are needed…”
“MADEIRA again! Hottest January day on record again with 28.4C [83.1F] at Sao Vicente on 26th.
“Dozens of thousands of records have been falling all over the world every single day of 2024 so far. >95% of the countries broke records; never happened anything similar.”
“In Sierra Leone, climate change worsens human trafficking of the poor…
“There is a “serious increase” in the number of people who have been trafficked after their houses have been destroyed by floods or mudslides, says Sheku Bangura, who runs the Advocacy Network Against Irregular Migration that supports returnee migrants and helped rescue Zainab from Oman.”
“‘We have lost everything,’ say Tshelimnyama residents after repeated floods ravage KZN [South Africa]…
“Fano Hlophe (85) has lost the last two rooms of a house that once had six rooms. Two rooms were destroyed by floods in 2020, then two more in the fatal April 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods. In mid-January 2024, heavy rains finished off what was left of his house.”
“Relentless record heat in the Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean.
“Records of highest minimums fallen in the past 3 days: 14.8C Bellecombe; 21.3C Plaines des Palmistes; 18.1C Plaines de Cafres; 24.2C; Bellevue/B.Panon; 21.8C Mare à Vieille Place; 19.8C La Nouvelle.”
“Torrential rain kills at least one on France’s Reunion Island…
“One motorist was killed and another was missing as torrential rains on France’s Indian Ocean island of Reunion transformed roads into rivers and swept away cars, police said today. Early today, a driver was swept away by floodwater as he drove along a road in the village of Petite-Ile in southern Reunion.”
“Heat wave hits Red Cross Youth ceremony in Bangkok.
“Extreme heat led to 35 students and teachers fainting at the annual Red Cross Youth ceremony held at the Suphachalasai National Stadium in Pathum Wan district on Saturday (Jan 27).”
“After Bangkok and Phuket….Koh Samui. Record of highest minimum temperature ever recorded in January tied today in the famous tourist island with a Tmin of 27.7C [81.9F].
“Humidity and hot nights have been typical of this non-existent “cold season”.”
“Thousands of Australian sheep and cattle are set to swelter through heatwave conditions on a ship anchored off Perth’s coast amid an apparent stalemate between the federal government and the live exporter.
“The animals have been at sea for 25 days on board the MV Bahijah after it was ordered by the government to turn back from its voyage to the Middle East due to security concerns in the strife-torn Red Sea.”
“Back-to-back cyclones crossing the Great Barrier Reef have experts concerned vast flood plumes and heavy waves may have damaged parts of the world’s biggest coral reef system.
“Reef scientists and conservationists went into the summer worried that an El Niño weather pattern would elevate the risk of mass coral bleaching.”
“Storms leave some Queensland residents ‘traumatised’ amid warnings of more heavy rain.
“A relentless series of storms is starting to take an emotional toll on people in Queensland’s south-east as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of more heavy rain to come. Samford Valley was one of the worst hit, receiving 300mm in three hours [12 inches]…”
“Fierce heat wave in Queensland with more historical stations having their hottest nights in climatic history.
“Records of highest minimums: 27.5C [81.5F] Rockhampton; 27.4C Bundaberg; 27C Double Island; 27.2C Gympie and many more…. Humidity is extreme and keeps the conditions unhealthy.”
“Los Alerces: Wildfire rages through national park in Argentina.
“More than a hundred firefighters are battling to control a forest fire in Chubut province, in southern Argentina… The fire spread as the region was experiencing an unusual heatwave which saw temperatures rise to 40C (104F) in the port city of San Antonio Oeste.”
“Rain causes death and damage in more than 30 municipalities in Santa Catarina [Brazil]…
“Rains in Santa Catarina leave two deaths. Civil defense confirms that more than 12 thousand people are homeless after the heavy rains that hit the state of Santa Catarina.”
“Chile puts capital on red alert as heatwave hits Santiago.
“Chile’s Santiago is under red alert for a fierce heatwave sweeping parts of the country, with the capital expected to swelter for the entire week… With the UV index registered as “extreme”, officials are cautioning people to stay indoors, to remain hydrated and to keep cool.”
“‘The sun didn’t sting so much before’: fires stun Colombia’s Andes…
“The once bright green Andean forest where Maria Yadira Jimenez worked as a tour guide has been reduced to ashes… January 2024 is forecast to be the hottest month in Colombia since records began 30 years ago, according to environmental authority Ideam. “The sun didn’t sting so much before,” Jimenez explains worriedly.”
“Wildfires are making their way east — where they could be much deadlier [US]…
“While California and other western states face a high wildfire risk, the region’s wide expanses of wilderness are less likely to threaten humans. Not so in the eastern and southern United States, where population density puts more people and property at risk.”
“Record ocean temps likely cause of Minnesota’s weird non-winter…
“What happens in the Pacific Ocean is especially important to Minnesota, said John Abraham, a thermal-science expert at the University of St. Thomas and one of the lead scientists of the study. “That’s because our weather comes from west to east,” he said.”
“January records in peril as Prairies warmth hits unusual territory…
“An extended stretch of spring-like weather is coming this week for the Prairies, with temperatures 10-20+ degrees above normal. The atypical warmth will certainly put many January temperature records in jeopardy.”
“Low snow pack levels across the province are raising concerns that B.C. may be facing another year of drought and intense wildfires.
“According to a Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin released by the Province at the beginning of this month, “the provincial snow pack is extremely low”.”
“In British Columbia, drought in the past year has forced BC Hydro to draw water for hydropower generation from the least affected areas and to import electricity, executives have told Bloomberg. British Columbia’s utility corporation has been importing more electricity from neighboring Alberta and from some western U.S. states.”
“First penguins die in Antarctic of deadly H5N1 bird flu strain.
“At least one king penguin is suspected to have died from bird flu in the Antarctic. If confirmed, it will be the first of the species killed by the highly contagious H5N1 virus in the wild. Researchers have previously raised alarm about “one of the largest ecological disasters of modern times” if bird flu reached remote Antarctic penguin populations.”
“Disturbing the seabed could make climate change worse, according to study…
“A study published this month in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science reveals that disturbing the seabed, through activities such as trawling, could increase the scale and speed of climate change.”
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“A roaring tailwind just hurled a passenger plane at 826 miles per hour.
“China Airlines Flight 5116 rocketed to a speed of 826 mph as it bolted eastward across the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, potentially breaking informal records for passenger travel. The commercial flight, which departed from Taipei, landed more than an hour early in Los Angeles, propelled by exceptionally strong tailwinds.”
“Large parts of the western US are forecast to be battered by more rain and wind because of an “atmospheric river” phenomenon, after the Californian city of San Diego experienced one of the wettest days in its history this week.”
“Ice jam threatens flash flood emergency in Midwest.
“In the suburbs of Chicago, melting ice is making water levels on the Kankakee River rise to dangerous heights, threatening homes in the area, while downstream, there’s growing concern in areas where the ice has yet to start melting.”
“All-time January heat records fall as astounding warmth hits North America.
“A remarkable month of extreme weather across North America rolls on as all-time heat records crumble and a slab of fog smothers the continent… Tropical moisture leeching north is pushing all-time records in spots.”
“Washington soars to 80 degrees, its highest January temperature on record…
“Reagan National Airport, the official observing site for Washington, reached 80 degrees, the highest observed in January since record keeping began in 1872. Friday’s temperature reached 80 degrees earlier than any other year by several weeks.”
“Canada is underestimating toxic oil sands emissions by up to 6000%.
“Total carbon emissions from oil sands operations in northeastern corner of Alberta are larger than from all human-made sources in megacities like Los Angeles, researchers found.”
“Climate change to push up home insurance bills 20pc next year [UK].
“Mohammad Khan, head of general insurance at PwC UK, said the increase in the number and severity of weather events means that insurers will need to increase the prices charged to consumers in order to cover the rising cost of claims.”
“‘We can’t engineer our way out of this’: how to protect flood-hit Severn Valley.
“Tens of millions have been spent on human-made defences over the years, but the impact of the climate crisis means flooding is inevitable… the extraordinary impact of the climate crisis on rainfall, river levels and flooding means it is a matter of when not if the barriers will be breached.”
“Another extraordinary warm day in FRANCE with temperatures up to 25.6C [78.1F] at Ceret and more records falling including Nimes again with 21.7C. In 3 days nearly 100 monthly records were broken in France.”
“‘Hard to live like this in 2024’: How drought is affecting Catalonia.
“Although Atlantic storms regularly sweep through Spain they always seem to peter out before reaching Catalonia, which is experiencing its worst drought in living memory and is already restricting water use in the most affected places.”
“Spain basked in scorching temperatures on Thursday as residents sweltered in the warmest January day in Europe since records began.
“In Calles in the Valencian Community a temperature of 30.7C [87.3F] was recorded, while in Gavarda, in the same region, the mercury hit 30C. It marked the highest temperatures ever recorded in Europe in January…”
“Another extraordinary milestone for European climatology. Yesterday PORTUGAL also beat its national record of highest temperature ever recorded in January with 26.3C [79.3F] at Alijezur.
“Previous official record was 26.0C at Ladoeira in 1999.”
“Temperature in Funchal reaches record high [for Madeira] for January.
“The thermometer at the Funchal Meteorological Observatory registered… 26.2 ºC, dethroning the previous record for the highest maximum temperature ever recorded in Funchal/Observatório in the first month of the year, by surpassing the 25.5 ºC, extreme maximum temperature that has persisted for more than 40 years…”
“Extreme heat wave in North Africa , records pulverized in MOROCCO and ALGERIA:
“Agadir airport 32.2 [90F] temp above summer average! ALGERIA: 28.4 Oran; 27.8 Sidi Bel Abbes; 27.7 Maghnia; 26.8 Mascara; 26.7 Mostangem… Record also more much more South In KENYA with 39.4C [102.9F] at Lodwar.”
“Fires result in evacuations across the province [Western Cape, South Africa].
“Residents were evacuated around Tygerberg Hills and in Wolseley following two separate fires which firefighters were battling to get under control on Thursday.”
“eThekwini Water Crisis: Mayor unveils plan as tap water dries up for close to 100 days in some communities [Durban, South Africa].
“…eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, presented a plan on the municipality’s efforts to tackle the pressing water supply challenges and infrastructure damages caused by the recent devastating heavy rains.”
“The Sundarbans dilemma: Islands swallowed by water, and nowhere else to go…
“…things are changing fast. Four cyclones that hit the eastern coast of India from 2019 to 2021… point to the increasingly unpredictable weather in the Sundarbans caused by climate change and rising sea levels. Now, the Sundarbans are increasingly “not safe for human habitation”, says Kalyan Rudra, chairperson of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board.
“Floods: Over 2,600 evacuated in three states by noon [Malaysia]…
“According to the latest disaster report issued by the National Disaster Management Agency’s (Nadma) National Disaster Command Centre, the number of evacuees in Terengganu increased to 2,105 people, compared with 1,541 reported this morning.”
“Cyclone Kirrily hovered over the Coral Sea collecting water for days, so where is the rain?
“…Well, it’s still in the system. The Bureau confirmed moisture remained with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily and it’s expected to fall over the next few days. Senior forecaster Angus Hines said as Kirrily continued its path through the northern interior of Queensland, it was likely to bring extensive wet weather.”
“The tiny Oceanic country of TUVALU answers to Australia with its hottest night in climatic history.
“Minimum temperature today at Funafuti was 29.3C [84.7F], highest on record for the country. Unlike Australia, Tuvalu’s heat is extremely humid all the time.”
“Tuvalu votes as election spotlights climate migration…
“Tuvalu voters cast their ballots Friday in an election that could shape the future of a security agreement with Australia to allow citizens from the small Pacific nation to migrate, as climate change threatens their home.”
“As forecast, extreme heat returned to Argentina side with 43.9C [111F] at San Antonio Oeste, 42.5C at Cipolletti, 41.6C Neuquen, 41.2C Viedma. Also 38.5C at Maquinchao at 888m asl. It’s the most long lasting and widespread heat wave in Patagonia history.”
“Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide in south Peru…
“In central Peru, floodwaters entered homes, destroying belongings and knocking down walls, according to eyewitnesses. A woman in Chanchamayo pleaded for help in an interview with local media. “The water is coming from above and is coming all at once,” she said… While in Apurimac, heavy rains caused the Chalhuanca River to overflow…”
“Another record heat in South America: With a min. temperature of 28.6C [83.5F] San Jose de Chiquitos had the highest min. ever recorded in January in Bolivia.
“All past 7 months this (along many Bolivian stations) broke their records of highest max and highest min. several times.”
“‘All You See Is Smoke’: Mountain Fire Sends Huge Cloud Over Bogota.
“Thick plumes of smoke drifted over Bogota, the capital of Colombia… President Gustavo Petro said he would be seeking international aid to help with the fires. Bogota’s Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan said he had requested help from government representatives of Spain, the US, and Chile.”
“Water restrictions in Mexico City affect 284 neighborhoods…
“Residents of Polanco told newspaper Excelsior that this water shortage is like “nothing they’ve experienced before.” They have been without water supply for six days and rely on tanker deliveries that take several days to arrive.”
“A dry Panama Canal shows how climate change will scramble globalization.
“Global shipping companies excited by the potential new routes that climate change and melting ice are opening up around the North Pole have gotten walloped by some unexpected bad news. The Panama Canal might be on its way out as one of the most critical routes of global trade, impaired by, yes, climate change.”
“A viral climate chart [alarms] experts… the North Atlantic has now spent 321 consecutive days breaking daily SST records. This year has shown no signs of improvement…
“Dr Thomas Smith… told Yahoo News UK this week: “In the past few years there seems to be a lot more sunlight being absorbed by the surface of the ocean. This coincides with the shifting regulations around shipping fuel, and I think it would be prudent not to ignore that coincidence.””
“Melting glaciers are destroying a valuable record of Earth’s climate.
“The relentless acceleration of global warming has now claimed an unexpected victim: our understanding of Earth’s past climate. A recent study led by the Ice Memory initiative has revealed a sobering reality. The rapid melting of the Corbassière glacier, located in the Grand Combin massif, has destroyed what was once a valuable record of climate data.”
“Global water crisis threatens the energy transition.
“Across the fossil fuel, power production and mining sectors, there are a growing number of assets at risk of being stranded as a direct result of the global water crisis, according to research from CDP.”
“The Roman Empire’s Worst Plagues Were Linked to Climate Change…
“The research—the culmination of a 10-year effort—shows how a changing climate can have dire consequences for societies that are not robust enough to withstand the upheavals it can cause, the study authors say. Those findings resonate today as the world contends with human-caused global warming.”
“Can Animals Evolve Fast Enough to Keep Up With Climate Change?
“…Ultimately, as the climate continues to warm and species scramble to keep pace, there is going to be a seismic shift in the animal community, says Diamond. Big marine animals like whales, with their small populations and long life spans, will be vulnerable to extinction—as will creatures with temperature-dependent sex ratios, like sea turtles.”
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“Last year, temperatures in Slovenia were the highest on record since measurements started, surpassing the previous record year of 2022, the country’s Environment Agency (ARSO) said Wednesday.
“It also said last summer was the third wettest in the country’s history. It was marked by record floods…”
“Waterfall of records destroyed in SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE.
“Including Le Luc, Montpellier and Nimes. Also 21.9C [71.4F] Faro PORTUGAL January record tied. Tomorrow it will be much warmer with near 30C in Spain and 25C in France and hundreds of records.”
“Too hot, too dry, too wet: climate change hits Italy’s winemakers hard…
“…last year, southern Italy was hit by incessant rain in May and June, leading to a proliferation of the fungus Plasmopara viticola, which thrives in warm, humid conditions. This fungus… causes grapevine downy mildew and wreaked havoc.”
“Libya’s September flood requires $1.8 billion in recovery funds, report says…
“The report by the World Bank, United Nations and European Union said the disaster affected about 1.5 million people or 22 percent of Libya’s population, and cited figures from the UN humanitarian agency OCHA of 4,352 confirmed deaths with 8,000 still missing.”
“Double heat wave in AFRICA North-South: Insane winter heat in MOROCCO: 32.4C [90.3F] Taroudant January record smashed (and it will be like this all week!).
“SOUTH AFRICA 46.1c [115F] Vioolsdrif similar or hotter tomorrow.”
“Relentless record heat in the Gulf of Guinea. Hottest January day on record in Ivory Coast beaten again with 39.6C [103.3F] at Dimbokro.
“Hundreds of records have been falling in every country from Liberia to Congo for the past 8 weeks, nearly every day, due to unusual low levels of humidity.”
“Liberia’s president ‘OK’ after heat curtails inauguration ceremony.
“Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, has recovered from an episode of heat-induced faintness that caused him to cut short his inauguration speech on Monday before being led off the podium, his party’s spokesperson said.”
“33.4C [92.1F] today in the Northern atoll of Hanimadhoo tied the highest temperature ever recorded in the country in January. Very few countries worldwide this month haven’t beaten any record.”
“Snowless winter in Himalayas – another sign of climate change. Lack of snow could mean water shortages for millions across Asia…
“The cryosphere – snow, ice, and permafrost – in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region that stretches from from Afghanistan to Myanmar is the world’s most crucial water tower, serving as the water source for large parts of Asia.”
“Kupwara villagers stage protest against water scarcity [Kashmir]…
“Dozens of vehicles were stranded Wednesday after the residents of Tikker area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district blocked the Kupwara-Karnah road to protest against the Jal Shakti Department for failing to provide them tap water for the last one week.”
“Another insane month in Bangkok, Thailand. January should be cold season, yet not a single minimum temperature dropped below 25C, and the coldest day average was 28.8C [83.8F]!
“This after the hottest December on record. It’s by far the hottest “cold season” any place on earth has ever had.”
“Tropical Cyclone Kirrily upgraded to ‘severe’ category three storm as it approaches Queensland coast…
“The cyclone was updated to a category three storm on Thursday afternoon and was predicted to cross the Queensland coast later in the night. A category three is considered a “severe tropical cyclone” and can attract very destructive winds of up to 224 km/h [140 mph].”
“Birdsville breaks Queensland record for hottest January day with 49.4C [120.9F] temperature.
“Birdsville residents watched the mercury hit 49.4 degrees Celsius at 2.30pm on Thursday, surpassing the town’s and the state’s previous January heat record of 49C. The town also recorded its hottest-ever overnight temperature…”
“Record snowfall in central Japan on Wednesday has forced domestic flights and rail connections to be canceled, while dozens of vehicles were stranded on roads that have become impassable.
“The cold air front and low atmospheric pressure moving across the Sea of Japan has seen historic amounts of snow throughout the day in Gifu and Shiga prefectures…”
“Record snow continues in Juneau [Alaska]; fierce wind chills hit the north.
“The capital city set a snowfall record on Monday and received more heavy snow Tuesday, bringing the snow total since Sunday to more than 28 inches. For January, they’ve seen an astounding 61.1 inches and are now up to 80.8 inches for the season.”
“Historic California rain could foreshadow more extreme rainfall in coming weeks…
“More than a month’s worth of rain fell in a span of three hours in San Diego on Monday… there is growing concern for multiple rounds of heavy rain targeting these same areas in California and other parts of the West beginning later next week…”
“Water-guzzling ‘hot drought’ in the West is unprecedented in at least 5 centuries, study suggests…
““What we’re seeing is that megadrought conditions are being amplified by anthropogenically driven (human caused) temperature increases,” said Karen King, lead author of the study and assistant professor in physical geography at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.”
“Dangerous flooding engulfing East Texas and Lower Mississippi Valley.
“Parts of East Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley are on their way to picking up 10 inches or more of rain in a week, leading to serious flooding and prompting widespread flash flood watches and warnings.”
“In Mexico, Xalapa’s chronic water scarcity reflects a deepening national crisis.
“Residents of Xalapa, the capital of Veracruz, Mexico, have been struggling with a worsening water shortage that often leaves people without daily access to household water for washing. The problem is nationwide, in 30 of 32 states, forcing residents to purchase and recycle water and postpone bathing.”
“Records keep falling in COLOMBIA: 39.2 [102.6F] Neiva; 38.9 Girardot…Both broke again their records of highest temperature ever recorded in January and it looks it will keep getting hotter.
“In the past 7 months the heat in Colombia has been relentless, breaking records non-stop.”
“Colombia to declare a natural disaster over wildfires.
“Earlier this month, Colombia’s Environment Minister Susana Muhamad warned the country was at grave risk of forest fires that could worsen deforestation. Climate change has been blamed for driving a record drought that has hit all nine countries in the Amazon basin – including Colombia…”
“Devastating drought in Amazon result of climate crisis, study shows…
“…the drought was made 30 times more likely to happen by global heating. The return of the natural El Niño climate phenomenon is associated with drier conditions but played only a small role, the scientists said. The climate crisis is supercharging extreme weather across the planet…”
“Storm floods streets, sweeps away cars, leaves people stranded and knocks down trees in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
“Heavy rains caused flash floods in several parts of the capital of Minas Gerais. In Conceição do Mato Dentro, houses and stores were flooded. BR-040, in Nova Lima, was closed due to flooding of the road.”
“Falklands confirms new avian influenza (bird flu) case, gentoo penguins on Sea Lion Island.
“On Thursday 18 January, swabs from 3 dead gentoo penguins from Sea Lion returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Several gentoo chicks (20-30) and a few adults (1-4) were observed dead or symptomatic.”
“Scientists chart the growing weather extremes on maritime Antarctic islands.
“Scientists at British Antarctic Survey have found that the number of warm weather events in the South Orkney Islands has significantly increased in frequency over the last 75 years… Atmospheric rivers… picked up and then transferred a great amount of heat and water vapor from tropical or subtropical ocean.”
“Brewing crisis: How climate change is reshaping coffee production.
“…scientist Sarada Krishnan and Hanna Neuschwander, strategy and communications director of World Coffee Research, shed light on the grim and profound impact climate change is having on coffee production.”
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“Emergency declared in San Diego as wettest January day on record brings widespread flooding…
“Mayor Todd Gloria declared a state of emergency “due to extreme rainfall and flash flooding,” he said. He urged residents and visitors to stay off roads Monday. Schools in adjacent La Mesa and Spring Valley declared classrooms would be closed Tuesday.”
“More than 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week.
“The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state of emergency following severe ice storms. Tens of thousands of people also remain without power across wide swathes of the country.”
“New York City sea levels could rise a foot in next decade…
“The nation’s largest city will see as much as 10 percent more precipitation and temperature increases of 2 degrees to 4.7 degrees, the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) said at a presentation at the Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast.”
“Nearly a century after the mass agricultural disaster known as the Dirty ’30s, drought conditions on the Prairies are once again raising the risk that farmers’ valuable topsoil will go blowing in the wind.
“Across southern Alberta, severe erosion events have been increasing in frequency and severity in recent years.”
“Climate change is robbing Inuit of their food and culture, yet compensation is out of reach…
“Inuit depend on marine animals for healthy foods and maintaining culture and language, she said. As climate change and pollution affect the availability of these animals, the result is a greater dependence on imported food that sells at grossly inflated prices, perpetuating poverty levels unmatched anywhere else in the country.”
“Ancient “zombie viruses” frozen in melting Arctic permafrost could fuel a new pandemic if unleashed by climate change, scientists have warned…
“…scientists have reportedly started to plan an Arctic monitoring network to watch out for any early cases of a disease sparked by ancient viruses, also known as Methuselah microbes.”
“Several trees made famous by TV series Game Of Thrones have been damaged and felled by Storm Isha in Northern Ireland.
“It’s believed three trees have been blown down at the Dark Hedges site, with others damaged as tens of thousands were left without power across the country.”
“All ScotRail trains to be halted by Storm Jocelyn weather warning[Jocelyn has already knocked out my power this morning and may do again, so forgive me if I am uncharacteristically silent.]
“The Met Office has issued an alert for more weather disruption as Scotland prepares to be lashed by Storm Jocelyn. All ScotRail trains will be suspended from 19:00. Many routes still have not opened after severe weather on Monday.”
“Britain’s ageing railways struggle to deal with impact of climate change…
““We’re definitely seeing the impact of climate change. It’s happening now, it’s real, and it is having a significant impact,” said Martin Frobisher, group safety and engineering director at Network Rail, the owner and operator of the UK’s railway infrastructure.”
“Peer who praised rising temperatures appointed to climate crisis committee…
“David Frost, the influential Conservative peer who has been criticised for claiming that rising global temperatures could be beneficial to the UK, is being appointed to a key parliamentary committee on the climate crisis.”
“Slovenia was devastated by flooding in 2023 – how is it preparing for extreme rain in the future?
“Slovenia is raising levees and levies in a nationwide effort to become resilient to heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Climate Now reports from the riverside on the works underway and offers insight on the latest Copernicus climate data.”
“Hydropower in Albania: vanishing rivers strangle rural life…
“Global climate change has had a deep impact on Albania, a neighbour of Greece, North Macedonia and Montenegro, as it has become hotter and hotter over the last few years. According to a report by the World Bank, the country is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change…”
“Fall and winter shrinking due to climate change… Climate change is effectively reducing the year’s seasons to two, according to the head of the Greek Meteorological Society…
“Noting a “pattern” that may become recurring, Nastos said Greece is likely to “start losing the in-between seasons and experience a protracted summer running into winter.””
“Another shocking temperature change: Florina in Greece went from tying its record of highest temperature recorded in January to drop to -19.8C [-3.6F]. In 2 days almost 40C drop.
“Similar temperature crashes were seeing in the Balkans from all time January records high to severe frosts.”
“Warm anticyclone set to bring unusually high temperatures to Malaga and the Costa del Sol and further aggravate the drought situation.
“”It won’t rain any more for the rest of January, that’s for sure”. That is the depressing forecast of the head of the Aemet weather agency in Malaga, Jesús Riesco, in view of the scenario that is coming tomorrow to the province…”
“Record warm night for January in LIBYA. The hill town of Yefren at 691m above sea level had a MIN temperature of 18.3C [64.9F], the highest ever in January.
“The East of the country is seeing Tmaxes >31C at the Jalu Oasis.”
“Ravaged by Rain: Dar es Salaam floods wreak havoc, displacing residents and crippling Infrastructure.
“Houses have collapsed and roads and bridges been destroyed after heavy rains pounded Tanzania’s coastal city of Dar es Salaam for two days… With roads unpassable, some schoolchildren and workers were forced to stay at home on Monday.”
“SEYCHELLES beat its record of Highest minimum temperature ever recorded in January again: 28.3C [82.9F] today the MIN. temperature in the Int. Airport.”
“Another severe winter in Mongolia as climate change puts children at risk…
“About 90% of Mongolia is currently impacted by dzud[i] – a prolonged summer drought followed by severe winter conditions …with much of the country under snow. Major dzuds used to take place about every decade in Mongolia but the frequency has increased in recent years…”
“Rare blizzard in southern China! From last night to now, widespread snowfall has covered the Yangtze River Basin. So far, at least 6 stations have set new January snow depth records.
“In Butuo, Sichuan, 39.4mm of snow fell and 35cm of snow accumulated in 24h.”
“More records heat in JAPAN. Yesterday 19 stations had their highest minimum temperatures ever recorded in January, some of which with some decades of POR. (period of record).
“East Asia has broken hundreds of heat records throughout this month in 3 different warm spells.”
“Cyclone Kirrily set to cause flooding in north Queensland as BoM warns of ‘widespread, severe’ impacts.
“Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is considered “most likely” to make landfall as a severe category-three system, causing flooding in large north Queensland cities such as Townsville and Rockhampton.”
“Temperatures failed to drop below 35.2ºC at Birdsville on Tuesday morning, setting a new high minimum temperature record for Queensland.
“A very hot air mass combined with patchy nocturnal cloud caused the temperatures to remain exceptionally high in Birdsville on Monday night into Tuesday morning.”
“Explained: Why this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’ [NZ]…
“With just over a week of January left, more than than 40 locations were now tracking toward a record or near-record warm month.. “This marine heatwave has again exceeded expectations for the summer, especially around the North Island, where sea surface temperature anomalies of 2C to 3C are widespread,” Noll said.”
“Freak waves cause damage at US army base, shut airports in remote islands.
“Powerful waves, driven by offshore storm surges, hit an important US military installation in the Marshall Islands on Saturday night, causing damage and resulting in the evacuation of all “non-mission personnel” from the island.”
“Heat wave causes wildfires to rage in Bogotá’s Cerros Orientales.
“In the wake of an unrelenting heat wave gripping Bogotá, a spate of wildfires has ignited in the Cerros Orientales, casting a smoky pall over the Colombian capital. A fire in the southern locality of Usme is also blazing, stemming from weeks of elevated temperatures…”
“Chile extends agriculture emergency for 9 months…
“”We are facing water deficit in all major basins from the northern part of the country to the south, with deficits over 40 percent in some cases and almost reaching 75-80 percent in others,” said Jaime Pizarro, an agronomist engineer…”
“Marine Animals Are Feeling the Heat From Ocean Warming.
“As we’ve pumped more and more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, the ocean has been working overtime, absorbing more than 90% of the excess heat since the 1970s. But the bill for that is coming due… High water temperatures can throw ecosystems out of balance…”
“As Antarctica is experiencing 24 hours of summer sunshine per day, sea ice extent is second lowest on record.
“Less white ice, which generally reflects 90% of the sunshine hitting it. More dark ocean, which absorbs about 90%. This leads to faster melting faster… Compared to 8 years ago, when Antarctic sea ice extent was record high, the region as a whole (everything south of 60°S) now absorbs almost 2 W/m² more heat from the sun.”
“Air conditioning systems trap harmful particles from wildfire smoke…
“…researchers found that air conditioning units trap particles from wildfire smoke and reduce our exposure to potentially harmful elements like soluble mercury, sulfate, and nitrate.”
“Why 2024 will be a crucial year for climate litigation.
“Amid record domestic oil and gas production in the US and broken promises from fossil fuel companies, climate champions are increasingly looking to the courts to bring about accountability for climate damage.”
“Earth 2.0°C: How to Make Passing the 1.5°C Climate Change Threshold An Opportunity…
“While the challenges to address the climate crisis are great, several valuable opportunities to advance climate solutions lie well within our grasp… Already, the world is full of small-scale climate-action success stories and other experiments that are making a difference.”
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“What’s beyond Code UFB? [Un-F***ing Believable]
“Insurers and reinsurers, such as Swiss Re and Munich Re, could find themselves in hot water due to record sea-surface temperatures, according to a report from Bloomberg Intelligence.
“January 2024 was the warmest January on record in the JRA-55 dataset, at 1.56C above preindustrial levels. 
“The jump in global temperatures in September 2023 is difficult to explain by natural climate variability alone…
“I’ve been feeling like I’m on the outer edge with my estimation of current decadal warming at 0.30°C, rising to 0.35°C by 2034, whereas mainstream is 0.20°C.
“Norway’s worst storm in 30 years with 120mph gusts leaves trail of destruction.
“Stekenjokk in the north of Sweden recorded wind speeds of 186.4 kilometres per hour, or a category three hurricane, on Thursday morning.
“UK Unprepared for Heat Waves as 2024 Set to Be Hottest Yet.
“Catalonia cuts water use by 80% in agriculture, 5% in homes amid record drought.
“January was the warmest month in history in the province of Malaga.
“Democratic Republic Congo’s worst floods in decades leave tens of thousands in temporary shelter.
“Deadly combination of war and drought leaves Ethiopia facing famine.
“SOUTH AFRICA seems to have a factory of heat waves, one after another.
“Second day of February and records falling everywhere: Today 34.5C [94.1F] at Agalega Island, MAURITIUS it’s the highest temperature ever recorded in February in the island.
“Indian farmers are killing themselves in record numbers. Is climate change to blame?
“The death toll from landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain in the southern Philippines in the past week has risen to 14, official tallies showed Saturday. 
“Ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues to threaten parts of Queensland with dangerous and “life threatening flooding”, amid fears a new cyclone could be brewing off the east coast.
“Gascoyne communities endure double heatwave during worst drought on record in Western Australia.
“New record heat wave in AUSTRALIA. 42.8C [109F] at Manjimup in SW Western Australia yesterday it’s its hottest day in climatic history.
“The deadly sharks becoming more common in Sydney waters.
“Heat waves in Chile and Argentina, fires in Colombia: What is happening in South America?
“‘Everything is melting’: Argentines seek cool as heat wave strikes…
“Chile has declared a state of emergency as it battles spreading forest fires in the centre of the country that have so far killed at least 10 people.
“‘Prepare now’: California’s next storm may bring ‘life-threatening’ flooding.
“Seattle just had the warmest week in January on record.
“Climate change top of mind for many Minnesotans during warm winter…
“Driest January on record for La Ronge [Saskatchewan].
“Billions of litres of water are used yearly by Quebec’s mining and metal industry, data reveals.
“Transition Minerals: A Cautionary Tale from Greenland…
“Potential benefits of climate change on navigation in the northern sea route by 2050.
“Amazon is warning investors that the climate crisis may have a material effect on its business.
“Trees are struggling to “breathe” and store CO2 as the climate warms…
“Wheat blast spread globally under climate change modeled for the first time.
“Could a scotch egg help solve climate change?
“Code Yikes! Global sea surface temperatures are nearing record highs.
“‘Literally off the charts’: global coral reef heat stress monitor forced to add new alerts as temperatures rise.
“I thought that the North Atlantic Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly might go back to charted territory.
“West’s coming war with Russia will be triggered by Arctic climate breakdown…
“Anchorage tallies 100 inches of snow — the earliest on record for winter.
“ABSOLUTELY INSANE IN CANADA 21.1c [70F] at Maple Creek destroyed the Saskatechewan Provincial record for January by over 2C!
“Abnormally mild January full of joy, grief for Manitobans as winter on track to break record.
“Alberta to launch ‘unprecedented’ water-sharing negotiations Thursday amid drought fears…
“Boise [Idaho] sets all time record heat for the month of January.
“The Sacramento and Stockton region recorded its third straight day of record-breaking high temperatures on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
“‘Pineapple express’ storms bring strong winds and flash flood risk to California…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN MEXICO – 41.5C [106.7F] Jesus Maria, Nayarit State.
“Frustrated Mexico City residents have been protesting weeks of water shortages, with officials warning of “unprecedented” low levels in a main system that supplies millions of people.
“RECORD IN MARTINIQUE – 33.1C [91.6F] on 31 January at Ducos it’s the HOTTEST JANUARY DAY in Martinique history.
“Brutal heat is sweeping all SOUTH AMERICA. GUYANA 36.8C [98.2F] Lethem HOTTEST JANUARY DAY IN GUYANESE HISTORY.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN CHILE.
“Global Warming Is Damaging to Even Europe’s Coldest Countries. Extreme cold spells are becoming less likely in Nordic region.
“High levels of dangerous bacteria have been found in flood water from UK rivers that could pose a risk to human health.
“‘Hypocritical’ European politicians weaken climate policies amid farmer protests…
“Low rain and snowfall in Europe could hit UK food costs.
“The Confederation of Farmers of Portugal argued that the effect of the drought has been devastating, especially in the south of the country, and could lead to a rise in prices and that the measures adopted by the Government are unfair…
“Spain expected to declare drought emergency today, with big fines for breaking water rules.
“The recent phenomenal winter warmth across Europe has led to one of the most absurd temperature records of 2024 so far. 
“A RECORD warm January has worsened air quality rates in Alicante province due to the ever-present anticyclone over Spain resulting in fewer winds.
“It’s official. There is a new record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Continental Europe.
“Climate Change Behind Africa Cholera Surge, Top Health Officials Say…
“South Sudan flooding hampers efforts to contain hepatitis E outbreak…
“The City of Windhoek [Namibia] will reinforce water restrictions with fines of N$2 000 in an effort to combat critical water shortages.
“South Africa Heat wave Update… Brutal heat wave…
“South Africa evacuates small coastal communities near Cape Town as wildfires burn out of control…
“Kashmir Records Driest Ever Chillai Kalan [harsh winter period] This Year.
“Insane heat wave in THAILAND: Phuket destroyed its monthly record again with 37.0C [98.6F]. Dozens records of highest minimums.
“A new exceptional heat wave kicks off in East Asia. Today 2 records of January highest temperature were set in JAPAN: 25.3 [77.5F] Yakushima; 22.5 Higashi Ichiki.
“1000mm [approx 40 inches] rainfall forecast for North West Queensland as ex-Cyclone Kirrily continues to take toll.
“The Swan Valley has set a new record for its hottest day ever as a heatwave grips Perth.
“Melbourne weathers its first January without a ‘hot’ day since 1984.
“One-third of flood losses in New Zealand not insured, study finds.
“Victory in climate race ‘still possible’ even if 1.5°C hits this decade…
“‘Smoking gun proof’: fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show…
“For the record, let me just say that having the Paris limit of 1.5°C be based on an average global temperature over 20+ years is total bulls&%t. 
“With the World Stumbling Past 1.5 Degrees of Warming, Scientists Warn Climate Shocks Could Trigger Unrest and Authoritarian Backlash…
“The Met Office said the UK has a new provisional record January temperature of 19.9C [and a winter heat record for Scotland].
“Fierce five-mile wildfire sparked by ‘tropical’ temperatures in the Scottish Highlands.
“EXCEPTIONAL 19 DEGREES IN NORWAY… Scotland calls, Norway answers…
“Alarming Shrinkage of Norway’s Ålfotbreen Glacier – “Cannot Survive the Current Climate”…
“Buckled lines and landslides: How climate change is hitting Europe’s rail industry.
“Another record day in FRANCE, where about 140 records fell in last 5 days… January records: 17.8 [64.4F] Pommerit; 15.7 Lanveoc; 15.1 Cap de la Heve and Plouay…
“French towns left uninsured as climate change increases risks.
“Another incredible record in SPAIN: San Sebastian Airport, not far from the border with France today rose to 24.9C [76.8F], a new record warmth for January.
“Spring arrives early… Almond blossom in Mallorca, Spain…
“Spain’s Andalusia region approves 4th drought decree amid ‘extreme situation’.
“MADEIRA again! Hottest January day on record again with 28.4C [83.1F] at Sao Vicente on 26th.
“In Sierra Leone, climate change worsens human trafficking of the poor…
“‘We have lost everything,’ say Tshelimnyama residents after repeated floods ravage KZN [South Africa]…
“Heat waves are spreading all over Africa: 45.1C [113.2F] in South Africa; 33.5C SEYCHELLES January national record.
“Relentless record heat in the Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean.
“Torrential rain kills at least one on France’s Reunion Island…
“Heat wave hits Red Cross Youth ceremony in Bangkok.
“After Bangkok and Phuket….Koh Samui. Record of highest minimum temperature ever recorded in January tied today in the famous tourist island with a Tmin of 27.7C [81.9F].
“Thousands of Australian sheep and cattle are set to swelter through heatwave conditions on a ship anchored off Perth’s coast amid an apparent stalemate between the federal government and the live exporter.
“Back-to-back cyclones crossing the Great Barrier Reef have experts concerned vast flood plumes and heavy waves may have damaged parts of the world’s biggest coral reef system.
“Storms leave some Queensland residents ‘traumatised’ amid warnings of more heavy rain.
“Fierce heat wave in Queensland with more historical stations having their hottest nights in climatic history.
“Los Alerces: Wildfire rages through national park in Argentina.
“Rain causes death and damage in more than 30 municipalities in Santa Catarina [Brazil]…
“Chile puts capital on red alert as heatwave hits Santiago.
“‘The sun didn’t sting so much before’: fires stun Colombia’s Andes… 
“Absolute insane what MEXICO is living: Temperatures of 41C [105.8F] in the Northern State of Sinaloa, completely unprecedented in January.
“Wildfires are making their way east — where they could be much deadlier [US]…
“Record ocean temps likely cause of Minnesota’s weird non-winter…
“January records in peril as Prairies warmth hits unusual territory…
“Low snow pack levels across the province are raising concerns that B.C. may be facing another year of drought and intense wildfires.
“Drought Hits Canada’s Hydropower Sector…
“HISTORIC IN CANADA. Records broken in British Columbia, Alberta, Sasktachewan, Yukon and NW Territories.
“First penguins die in Antarctic of deadly H5N1 bird flu strain.
“Disturbing the seabed could make climate change worse, according to study…
“Breaking News! Code UFB!!!
“A roaring tailwind just hurled a passenger plane at 826 miles per hour.
“Atmospheric rivers set to hit US west coast…
“Ice jam threatens flash flood emergency in Midwest.
“All-time January heat records fall as astounding warmth hits North America.
“Washington soars to 80 degrees, its highest January temperature on record…
“Canada is underestimating toxic oil sands emissions by up to 6000%.
“Climate change to push up home insurance bills 20pc next year [UK].
“‘We can’t engineer our way out of this’: how to protect flood-hit Severn Valley.
“‘Hard to live like this in 2024’: How drought is affecting Catalonia.
“Spain basked in scorching temperatures on Thursday as residents sweltered in the warmest January day in Europe since records began.
“Another extraordinary milestone for European climatology. Yesterday PORTUGAL also beat its national record of highest temperature ever recorded in January with 26.3C [79.3F] at Alijezur.
“Temperature in Funchal reaches record high [for Madeira] for January.
“Extreme heat wave in North Africa , records pulverized in MOROCCO and ALGERIA:
“Fires result in evacuations across the province [Western Cape, South Africa].
“eThekwini Water Crisis: Mayor unveils plan as tap water dries up for close to 100 days in some communities [Durban, South Africa].
“The Sundarbans dilemma: Islands swallowed by water, and nowhere else to go…
“Floods: Over 2,600 evacuated in three states by noon [Malaysia]…
“Cyclone Kirrily hovered over the Coral Sea collecting water for days, so where is the rain?
“EXTRAORDINARY – MINIMUM temperature of 36.4C [97.5F] at Birdsville, Queensland, Australia.
“The tiny Oceanic country of TUVALU answers to Australia with its hottest night in climatic history.
“Tuvalu votes as election spotlights climate migration…
“Exceptional heat wave in the PATAGONIA.
“Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide in south Peru…
“Another record heat in South America: With a min. temperature of 28.6C [83.5F] San Jose de Chiquitos had the highest min. ever recorded in January in Bolivia.
“Historic in COLOMBIA. Bogota El Dorado rose to an astonishing 25.2C [77.4F] – ITS HIGHEST TEMPERATURE ON RECORD.
“‘All You See Is Smoke’: Mountain Fire Sends Huge Cloud Over Bogota.
“Just in: RECORD – hottest January day in Costa Rica climatic history with 38.2C [100.8F] at San Mateo, near Orotina.
“Record heat in MEXICO: Exceptional temperatures up to 40.9C [105.6F] at Ciudad Altamirano in Guerrero State and more 40C in Oaxaca State.
“Water restrictions in Mexico City affect 284 neighborhoods…
“A dry Panama Canal shows how climate change will scramble globalization.
“A viral climate chart [alarms] experts… the North Atlantic has now spent 321 consecutive days breaking daily SST records. This year has shown no signs of improvement…
“Melting glaciers are destroying a valuable record of Earth’s climate.
“Global water crisis threatens the energy transition.
“The Roman Empire’s Worst Plagues Were Linked to Climate Change…
“Can Animals Evolve Fast Enough to Keep Up With Climate Change?
“Annual (Nov-Oct) Sea Surface Temperature anomalies over the Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes from 1855 to 2023.
“EUROPEAN CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN… Hundreds of records are being pulverized in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria…
“Exceptional warmth day and night in Western and Central Europe. Alpine area records:
“Last year, temperatures in Slovenia were the highest on record since measurements started, surpassing the previous record year of 2022, the country’s Environment Agency (ARSO) said Wednesday.
“Waterfall of records destroyed in SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE.
“Too hot, too dry, too wet: climate change hits Italy’s winemakers hard…
“35 more [January] records today in SPAIN and many more coming next days.
“Libya’s September flood requires $1.8 billion in recovery funds, report says…
“Double heat wave in AFRICA North-South: Insane winter heat in MOROCCO: 32.4C [90.3F] Taroudant January record smashed (and it will be like this all week!).
“Relentless record heat in the Gulf of Guinea. Hottest January day on record in Ivory Coast beaten again with 39.6C [103.3F] at Dimbokro.
“Liberia’s president ‘OK’ after heat curtails inauguration ceremony.
“Record heat again the MALDIVES.
“Snowless winter in Himalayas – another sign of climate change. Lack of snow could mean water shortages for millions across Asia…
“Kupwara villagers stage protest against water scarcity [Kashmir]…
“Never ending record heat in SE Asia: Today 37.0C [98.6F] at Dawei in MYANMAR broke the January record of highest temperature.
“Another insane month in Bangkok, Thailand. January should be cold season, yet not a single minimum temperature dropped below 25C, and the coldest day average was 28.8C [83.8F]!
“Tropical Cyclone Kirrily upgraded to ‘severe’ category three storm as it approaches Queensland coast…
“Birdsville breaks Queensland record for hottest January day with 49.4C [120.9F] temperature.
“Record snowfall in central Japan on Wednesday has forced domestic flights and rail connections to be canceled, while dozens of vehicles were stranded on roads that have become impassable.
“Record snow continues in Juneau [Alaska]; fierce wind chills hit the north.
“Historic California rain could foreshadow more extreme rainfall in coming weeks…
“Water-guzzling ‘hot drought’ in the West is unprecedented in at least 5 centuries, study suggests…
“Dangerous flooding engulfing East Texas and Lower Mississippi Valley.
“In Mexico, Xalapa’s chronic water scarcity reflects a deepening national crisis.
“Records keep falling in COLOMBIA: 39.2 [102.6F] Neiva; 38.9 Girardot… Both broke again their records of highest temperature ever recorded in January and it looks it will keep getting hotter.
“Colombia to declare a natural disaster over wildfires.
“Devastating drought in Amazon result of climate crisis, study shows…
“Storm floods streets, sweeps away cars, leaves people stranded and knocks down trees in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
“Another all time record in ARGENTINA. 
“Falklands confirms new avian influenza (bird flu) case, gentoo penguins on Sea Lion Island.
“Scientists chart the growing weather extremes on maritime Antarctic islands.
“Brewing crisis: How climate change is reshaping coffee production.
“Emergency declared in San Diego as wettest January day on record brings widespread flooding…
“More than 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week.
“New York City sea levels could rise a foot in next decade…
“Nearly a century after the mass agricultural disaster known as the Dirty ’30s, drought conditions on the Prairies are once again raising the risk that farmers’ valuable topsoil will go blowing in the wind.
“Climate change is robbing Inuit of their food and culture, yet compensation is out of reach…
“Ancient “zombie viruses” frozen in melting Arctic permafrost could fuel a new pandemic if unleashed by climate change, scientists have warned…
“Several trees made famous by TV series Game Of Thrones have been damaged and felled by Storm Isha in Northern Ireland.
“All ScotRail trains to be halted by Storm Jocelyn weather warning 
“Britain’s ageing railways struggle to deal with impact of climate change…
“Peer who praised rising temperatures appointed to climate crisis committee…
“Slovenia was devastated by flooding in 2023 – how is it preparing for extreme rain in the future?
“Hydropower in Albania: vanishing rivers strangle rural life…
“Fall and winter shrinking due to climate change… Climate change is effectively reducing the year’s seasons to two, according to the head of the Greek Meteorological Society…
“Another shocking temperature change: Florina in Greece went from tying its record of highest temperature recorded in January to drop to -19.8C [-3.6F]. In 2 days almost 40C drop.
“Warm anticyclone set to bring unusually high temperatures to Malaga and the Costa del Sol and further aggravate the drought situation.
“Record warm night for January in LIBYA. The hill town of Yefren at 691m above sea level had a MIN temperature of 18.3C [64.9F], the highest ever in January.
“HISTORIC heat wave in the Gulf of Guinea. 39.1C [102.4F] today at Boundoukou IVORY COAST – hottest January day ever recorded in Ivory Coast.
“Ravaged by Rain: Dar es Salaam floods wreak havoc, displacing residents and crippling Infrastructure.
“Record heat has also been constant this month in the Indian Ocean islands east of Africa:
“Another severe winter in Mongolia as climate change puts children at risk…
“Rare blizzard in southern China! From last night to now, widespread snowfall has covered the Yangtze River Basin. So far, at least 6 stations have set new January snow depth records.
“More records heat in JAPAN. Yesterday 19 stations had their highest minimum temperatures ever recorded in January, some of which with some decades of POR. (period of record).
“Cyclone Kirrily set to cause flooding in north Queensland as BoM warns of ‘widespread, severe’ impacts.
“Temperatures failed to drop below 35.2ºC at Birdsville on Tuesday morning, setting a new high minimum temperature record for Queensland.
“Explained: Why this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’ [NZ]…
“Freak waves cause damage at US army base, shut airports in remote islands.
“HISTORIC DAY in South America, the most extreme in its climatic history.
“Heat wave causes wildfires to rage in Bogotá’s Cerros Orientales.
“Chile extends agriculture emergency for 9 months…
“Harsh heat wave in MEXICO, with very unusual temperatures in the Northwest up to 38C in the State of Sinaloa.
“Marine Animals Are Feeling the Heat From Ocean Warming.
“As Antarctica is experiencing 24 hours of summer sunshine per day, sea ice extent is second lowest on record.
“Air conditioning systems trap harmful particles from wildfire smoke…
“Why 2024 will be a crucial year for climate litigation. 
“Earth 2.0°C: How to Make Passing the 1.5°C Climate Change Threshold An Opportunity…