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Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica this week near the coastal town of Black River, which the government has described as “ground zero.”

'“People are hungry,” said Monique Powell as she stood watch over a stash of grocery and household items for herself and a group of residents from Greenfield, one of the many hurricane-torn communities on the outskirts of Black River.'

www.independent.co.uk/news/jamaica...

Fuertes lluvias en Belén dejan afectaciones en gran parte del municipio La alcaldía informó que el desbordamiento de la quebrada Guirre provocó daños tanto en el casco urbano como en las áreas rurales del municipio.

'Heavy rains have fallen in Belén [Colombia] in recent hours...

Mayor Cabeto Pérez Díaz reported that 30% of the town center was affected and that several rural areas experienced landslides and flooding. “We have many damaged homes and bridges..."'

www.boyacaradio.com/noticia.php?...

Glaciers in Patagonia are Melting Dramatically – DW – 10/31/2025 Researchers are sounding the alarm. Climate change is not only threatening the environment in South America, but also a key water supply for the people there.

'In Patagonia, climate researchers are documenting dramatic glacier melt-off, including on the slopes of the Cerro Hyades, where ice has vanished within just two years. Glaciers across the region are shrinking at record speed due to rising global temps.'

www.dw.com/en/glaciers-...

Injuries recorded as giant hail, storms lash parts of south-east Queensland Giant hailstones, lightning and rain have lashed parts of the state's south-east with supercell storm activity reported.

'Giant hail hits south-east Qld as region braces for more severe thunderstorms...

At MJ's Cafe...opening day turned chaotic when "tennis ball-sized hail" hit. Owner Richard Manley said the roof was entirely "smashed in" when the storm moved quickly through town.'

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

BoM says October will be hottest ever for Queensland and NT as heat records tumble Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin are predicted to hit hottest October in terms of maximum temperatures, the Bureau of Meteorology says

"Qld and the NT are on track for their warmest Oct on record against “every measure”, according to the BoM.

Across the country it had been a “pretty unusual month”,... Sydney and Brisbane were also headed for their hottest October in terms of maximum temps.'

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

October was Taiwan’s hottest on record - Taipei Times Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

'Taiwan sweltered through its hottest Oct on record, (CWA) said yesterday, the latest in a string of global temp records...

Temps the world over have soared in recent years as human-induced climate change contributes to ever more erratic weather patterns.'

www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...

Dead and drowned: Cemeteries vanish as seas, floods rise MANILA, Philippines — In flood-prone towns across Bulacan, even the dead can’t rest in peace. “Masakit (It hurts),” said Esper, a Bulacan resident now living in Malolos, describing how

'Dead and drowned: Cemeteries vanish as seas, floods rise [Philippines].

In flood-prone towns across Bulacan, even the dead can’t rest in peace. “Masakit (It hurts),” said Esper...even their departed loved ones—are affected by the constant flooding.'

newsinfo.inquirer.net/2132215/dead...

'Floods triggered by record levels of rainfall have inundated a large swath of central Vietnam... UNESCO-listed former imperial capital Hue & Hoi An the worst hit. ...much of the two locations remained under flood water, with some houses submerged up to their roofs.'

www.reuters.com/business/env...

'Residents told to leave Delhi over pollution crisis

“Air pollution can trigger severe pneumonia & other lung infections,”... “If you can afford it, get away from Delhi for 6-8 wks.” ...Delhi’s attempt to trigger artificial rain to clear its toxic smog failed.'

www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

India’s Indus Treaty Suspension Sparks Water Crisis In Pakistan The waters of the Indus River have long been the lifeblood of Pakistan’s agriculture and a delicate thread binding uneasy neighbors. But in 2025, that thread has…

'...any disruption—however brief—in upstream flows can quickly translate into acute water shortages for Pakistan’s densely populated plains. The country’s agricultural sector, which accounts for a staggering 80% of its irrigation needs, is especially exposed.'

evrimagaci.org/gpt/indias-i...

Iran's water crisis puts millions in danger Iran’s looming water catastrophe deepens as Lake Urmia shrinks and millions confront health and food risks.

'Iran’s deepening water crisis has taken a dramatic turn, as mounting tensions with Afghanistan over dam projects converge with the near-total collapse of Lake Urmia..

Iran’s water woes are no longer simply a domestic issue as they threaten to spill across borders'

www.newsweek.com/iran-water-c...

Nine Reported Dead as Heavy Rains Cause Mudslides in Uganda Nine Reported Dead as Heavy Rains Cause Mudslides in Uganda. At least nine people, including three children, have died in mudslides caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Uganda, the Uganda Red Cross Soc...

'At least nine people, including three children, have died in mudslides caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Uganda...

The first disaster struck Thursday morning in Bukwo district, where a mudslide engulfed a home, killing three children from the same family.'

menafn.com/1110271274/N...

Two feared dead as mudslides sweep through Elgeyo Marakwet Heavy rainfall has been pounding Elgeyo Marakwet, causing the mudslides last night

'Two feared dead as mudslides sweep through Elgeyo Marakwet [Kenya]...

"Heavy rainfall has been pounding the region, causing the mudslides last night. Rescue teams... along with the police, are moving to the area to assist residents.'

www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-11...

Sicilia sott'acqua: oltre 200 mm di pioggia nel Siracusano, allagamenti e automobilisti soccorsi sull'A18 Sicilia sott'acqua: oltre 200 mm di pioggia nel Siracusano, allagamenti e automobilisti soccorsi sull'A18

'Sicily under water: over 200 mm [7.9 inches] of rain fell in the Syracuse area...

...exceptional accumulations exceeding 100 mm in several areas in just a few hrs. The most intense storm hit the Syracuse area , where locally over 200 mm of rain was recorded'

www.ilmeteo.it/notizie/sici...

After the Floods: Saving Spain’s Turtles Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain's coastline.

'Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain's coastline... the beaches they rely on are under threat. Mass tourism, unchecked development, and the recent floods are eroding these vital habitats.'

www.aljazeera.com/video/witnes...

Sevilla hit by record rainfall on anniversary of deadly Valencia Dana SEVILLA has recorded the heaviest rainfall in its history, as furious residents accuse authorities of failing to learn from last year’s catastrophic

'SEVILLA has recorded the heaviest rainfall in its history, as furious residents accuse authorities of failing to learn from last year’s catastrophic Valencia DANA...

Between mdt & 3pm on Wed, the city was deluged by 115mm of rain – [incl] 25mm in a single hr'

www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2...

Heavy rainfall: Three districts under red alert in North/Centre The heavy rain that fell during the early hours of Friday, October 31, in the North of Portugal caused more than 60 incidents.

'The heavy rain that fell during the early hrs of Fri, Oct 31, in the N of Portugal caused more than 60 weather incidents & forced the closure of several roads due to flooding. A red warning has since been issued for the districts of Viseu, Aveiro & Coimbra'

www.portugalresident.com/heavy-rainfa...

Increasing central and northern European summer heatwave intensity due to forced changes in internal variability - Nature Communications Projected changes in internal climate variability are expected to amplify heatwave intensity in central and northern Europe—making these events more severe and less predictable—while dampening the tre...

'Europe...identified as a heatwave hotspot with increasing intensity trends up to 4x higher... During the last 2 decades, the occurrence of multiple unprecedented European summer heatwaves has caused large economic, ecological, & humanitarian losses.'

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Growing rice in the UK 'not so crazy' as climate warms Wearing large rubber boots, Nadine Mitschunas joyfully handled mature rice plants peeking through the water of her small plot growing in the fertile soil of eastern England.

'As rice grows in eastern England, lemon groves and chickpeas are also cropping up in the south. A warmer climate and changing rainfall patterns have made planning ahead essential, and British researchers are embarking on a journey of agricultural transformation.'

phys.org/news/2025-10...

‘We can’t do this alone’: Two ‘Arctic typhoons’ later, village leaders demand permanent solutions AVCP leaders say Typhoon Halong exposed deep gaps in rural Alaska’s safety network - and renewed urgency for a regional emergency hub

'“In the past 3 yrs, we have experienced 2 of them so far,” ...“Arctic Typhoons” — AVCP’s terminology for these severe weather systems. “The question is, how many more are in our future? We don’t know that, but we want to be as prepared as possible,”'

www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/11/01/w...

Stronger arctic cyclones speed up polar melting, impacting global weather Powerful winds are ripping through the Arctic, breaking up critical sea ice that once acted as a shield against disturbance from wind and waves. Scientists warn the loss of sea ice is speeding up the ...

'Powerful winds are ripping through the Arctic, breaking up critical sea ice that once acted as a shield against disturbance from wind & waves. ...the loss...is speeding up the region’s ecological collapse & could disrupt weather patterns far beyond the Arctic'

news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

Copernicus: Third-warmest September on record amid persistently high ocean temperature The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding from the EU, routinely publishes mo...

'September 2025 was the third-warmest September globally, with an average ERA5 surface air temp of 16.11°C, 0.66°C above the 1991-2020 average for Sept. Sept 2025 was 0.27°C cooler than the warmest Sept on record, in 2023, & only 0.07°C cooler than Sept 2024."

climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-t...

'The Allergy Study was the first to link less exposure to nature to an increase in health problems. Fast forward to now & our disconnection from nature has become more acute...reduction in contact with nature has negative health impacts, including weaker immune systems & increased asthma & anxiety.'

The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health Modern life is waging a war against ecosystems around us and inside us. Keeping our own microbes healthy is another reason to demand action to preserve the natural world

'Modern life is waging a war against ecosystems inside us & surrounding us... When people think about the nature crisis they probably think about vanishing rainforests or species going extinct, but another, hidden extinction is happening at a microscopic level.'

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Grande Casse W face (3855 m)
1925 | 2025

Highest peak in Vanoise massif 100 yr apart! 🧊🔥😰

Grande Casse Gl. (center) and Grands Couloirs Gl. (R)
Grande Glière (3392 m) to the L! ⛰️
📷 Bernard Vion

4m of thickness loss have been measured in the Grands Couloirs between 2022 and 2025
Data: X. Cailhol 🙏

The ego!

Your founders, not our founders. I swear Americans think they invented the world!

Oh, they absolutely are aware, and are doing what they can to adapt - more so than Western nations.

But I've had half an eye on the Chinese property boom and slump for a few years. I think it's more a rampant capitalism situation, than a planned adaption policy.

But it may still prove useful.

Wait - are badgers the ones who made the stone circles?! Every day's a school day!