Atmospheric and wildfire responses to soil moisture reduction in the idealized experiments using the CESM2. The values represent differences between the response of a 40% soil moisture reduction perturbation experiment in July 2045 and a control simulation: (a) soil moisture in 0–10 cm depth (units: kg/m2), (b) surface air temperature (units: °C), (c) relative humidity at 2 m (units: %), and (d) logarithm of burned area [log (burned area)] (units: km2). Time evolution over Western Siberia (65.5°N, 83.75°E): (e) soil moisture over 0–10 cm depth (units: kg/m2), (f) surface air temperature (units: °C), (g) relative humidity at 2 m (units: %), and (h) logarithm of the burned area [log (burned area)] (units: km2) (blue: control simulation, yellow: 20% soil moisture reduction perturbation experiment, and brown: 40% soil moisture reduction perturbation experiment). Graphic: Kim et al., 2024 / Nature Communications

Abrupt intensification of northern wildfires due to future permafrost thawing – “These climate conditions lead to rapid intensification of wildfires in western Siberia and Canada in the mid-to-end of the 21st century”

25 September 2024 (IBS Center for Climate Physics) – A study, published in the journal Nature Communications by an international team of climate scientists and permafrost experts shows that, according to new climate computer model simulations, global warming will accelerate permafrost thawing and as a result lead to an abrupt intensification of wildfires in the Subarctic and […]

A rescue team paddles down the Swannanoa River after the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding, downed trees, and power outages in western North Carolina, 29 September 2024. Photo: Travis Long / The News and Observer / Reuters

Asheville tragedy shows there are no climate change safe havens – North Carolina city once viewed as a safe haven for climate refugees – “Climate change is a pervasive issue that is going to affect communities all over the world – not equally – but definitely it will impact everyone, everywhere in some way”

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Nikki Wicker, co-owner of Roy's Restaurant, cleans after Hurricane Helene made landfall overnight, in Steinhatchee, Florida, 27 September 2024. Photo: Octavio Jones / REUTERS

Project 2025 proposes eliminating aid for families and businesses rebuilding after storms – Far-right road map would end vital disaster loan program

8 August 2024 (Center for American Progress) – In the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Debby, the Southeast is tasked with the difficult work of rebuilding homes, businesses, and lives. Initial reports indicate at least six people have died from the storm. Federal agencies play a critical role in providing swift and efficient support to these families and […]

The carcass of an elephant seal is seen next to plastic garbage on a beach, in Pico Sayago, in the Patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina, 26 September 2024. Photo: Agustin Marcarian / REUTERS

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A drone view shows a flooded and damaged area following Hurricane Helene in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, 28 September 2024. Photo: Marco Bello / REUTERS

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Glaciologist at ETH Zurich and Head of the Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) Matthias Huss check his equipment on the Rhone glacier amid climate change in Obergoms, Switzerland, 27 August 2024. Photo: Denis Balibouse / REUTERS

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Aerial view of the flooded city center in Glucholazy, southern Poland, 16 September 2024. Photo: AFP / Getty Images

Entire Polish city of 44,000 asked to evacuate as Storm Boris floods wreak havoc – Death toll from floods in Europe rises to at least 16 – “If you were here, you would cry instantly because people are desperate”

By Stuti Mishra 17 September 2024 (The Independent) – Thousands of residents in a Polish city have been ordered to evacuate as floods triggered by Storm Boris continue to wreak havoc across central Europe. The mayor of Nysa, Kordian Kolbiarz, issued the evacuation order on Monday, urging all 44,000 residents to seek higher ground due […]

Honest Government Ad: Japan vs. Paul Watson 🐋🇯🇵 – “We’re trying to jail the fucking legend who stopped us from breaking the law”

2 September 2024 (The Juice Media) – Hello I’m from your local Government™ franchise with an update on All The Latest Bullshit. Today’s update is brought to you by the Government of Japan. Hello, I’m from the Government of Japan. Where we’ve issued a warrant for the arrest of Captain Paul Watson. Wanted for the […]

Houses are submerged in flood after typhoon Yagi hit Yen Bai province, northwestern Vietnam on Sunday, 8 September 2024. Photo: Do Tuan Anh / VNA / AP

Typhoon Yagi kills at least 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and flooding risk – more than 3 million people without electricity in northern Vietnam – One of the most powerful typhoons to hit the region over the last decade

By Aniruddha Ghosal 8 September 2024 HANOI, Vietnam (AP) – At least 14 people have died and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country’s north, state media said Sunday, as officials warned of heavy downpours despite its waning power. Described by Vietnamese officials as one of the most powerful typhoons to […]

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