Arnold Schwarzenegger headlined the three-day climate conference that included an estimated 1,000 representatives from environmental and indigenous groups.
Showing posts with label climate change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label climate change. Show all posts
Monday, October 06, 2025
Pope Leo and Arnold Schwarzenegger Demand Climate Action
Oct 1, 2025 | Pope Leo XIV gave his first major address on climate change on Wednesday, during a conference marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si', a landmark papal document written by his predecessor Pope Francis. In it, he spoke to the importance of the document, known as an encyclical, which called for the care of our environment and specifically addressed climate change. And he urged society to demand more from governments around the world to tackle the challenge.
Arnold Schwarzenegger headlined the three-day climate conference that included an estimated 1,000 representatives from environmental and indigenous groups.
Arnold Schwarzenegger headlined the three-day climate conference that included an estimated 1,000 representatives from environmental and indigenous groups.
Monday, August 18, 2025
Paris Braces for a Future of Possibly Paralyzing Heat
THE NEW YORK TIMES: City planners say the day when temperatures as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius, could stall the French capital is not far off. They are already starting to prepare.
Imagine Paris at 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius.
The asphalt streets would melt in spots, making it virtually impossible for ambulances and buses to pass. The lights and fans could cut out in neighborhoods if underground cables burned or junction boxes shifted. Cellphone service might go down as antennas on boiling rooftops stopped working. Trains would halt as outdoor rails swelled, keeping nurses, firefighters and electricity engineers from reaching their jobs when they were most needed.
Those are situations city officials are already planning for.
“A heat wave at 50 degrees is not a scenario of science fiction,” said Pénélope Komitès, a deputy mayor who oversaw a crisis simulation two years ago based on those presumptions. “It’s a possibility we need to prepare for.”
France has recently experienced its second heat wave of the summer, with temperatures reaching record highs last week in the southwest and heat alerts covering three-quarters of the country. In Paris, this has become the new normal. Eight of the 10 hottest summers recorded in the city since 1900 occurred since 2015. » | Catherine Porter | Reporting from Paris | Monday, August 18, 2025
Imagine Paris at 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius.
The asphalt streets would melt in spots, making it virtually impossible for ambulances and buses to pass. The lights and fans could cut out in neighborhoods if underground cables burned or junction boxes shifted. Cellphone service might go down as antennas on boiling rooftops stopped working. Trains would halt as outdoor rails swelled, keeping nurses, firefighters and electricity engineers from reaching their jobs when they were most needed.
Those are situations city officials are already planning for.
“A heat wave at 50 degrees is not a scenario of science fiction,” said Pénélope Komitès, a deputy mayor who oversaw a crisis simulation two years ago based on those presumptions. “It’s a possibility we need to prepare for.”
France has recently experienced its second heat wave of the summer, with temperatures reaching record highs last week in the southwest and heat alerts covering three-quarters of the country. In Paris, this has become the new normal. Eight of the 10 hottest summers recorded in the city since 1900 occurred since 2015. » | Catherine Porter | Reporting from Paris | Monday, August 18, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Michael Lambert: The World Is in Chaos but There May Be an Answer
Aug 16, 2025 | The world seems to be in chaos. In the US, the UK, Europe and many other countries’ economies are under pressure, societies are fracturing, and trust in politics is at rock bottom.
In the USA, Donald Trump is causing chaos over his tariffs and other policies whilst in the UK, Brexit has destined the economy to seemingly endless decline.
There is a cost of living crisis in many other countries but China, which has experienced an economic miracle over the past forty years, seems to faring better than most and set to overtake the US as the strongest economy in the world.
Climate change continues to be one of the great problems facing humanity whilst both Trump and the Reform UK claim it is either a hoax or and exaggerated threat.
The steady movement of wealth to a very small number of very rich people also threatens the prosperity of the world.
However, there may be a solution in AI or artificial intelligence. This will transform most businesses and will rapidly spread to all commercial and government activities. It will be resisted but will prevail. AI will manage affairs more efficiently and without corruption. In time it will replace politicians.
In the USA, Donald Trump is causing chaos over his tariffs and other policies whilst in the UK, Brexit has destined the economy to seemingly endless decline.
There is a cost of living crisis in many other countries but China, which has experienced an economic miracle over the past forty years, seems to faring better than most and set to overtake the US as the strongest economy in the world.
Climate change continues to be one of the great problems facing humanity whilst both Trump and the Reform UK claim it is either a hoax or and exaggerated threat.
The steady movement of wealth to a very small number of very rich people also threatens the prosperity of the world.
However, there may be a solution in AI or artificial intelligence. This will transform most businesses and will rapidly spread to all commercial and government activities. It will be resisted but will prevail. AI will manage affairs more efficiently and without corruption. In time it will replace politicians.
Monday, July 14, 2025
Europe Heats Twice as Fast as Rest of World, Elderly and Housing Face Growing Climate Risks
Jul 13, 2025 | Europe is experiencing climate change at an alarming rate, with temperatures rising twice as fast as the global average. Recent heatwaves have led to wildfires in France and severe drought in Spain and Greece, while the Netherlands has implemented a National Heatwave plan to protect vulnerable populations. Climate scientists attribute this rapid warming to Europe's proximity to the Arctic and improved air quality, which allows more sunlight to reach the continent.
As temperatures soar, concerns are growing about the suitability of existing housing stock and urban planning. Many European homes are designed to retain heat rather than cool off, posing challenges for residents during increasingly frequent heatwaves. Experts are calling for a shift in construction practices to incorporate more green spaces and better ventilation, as well as adaptations to combat rising sea levels in low-lying areas. With Europe warming at an unprecedented pace, questions remain about the continent's readiness to face this new climate reality.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Amsterdam, Netherlands.
As temperatures soar, concerns are growing about the suitability of existing housing stock and urban planning. Many European homes are designed to retain heat rather than cool off, posing challenges for residents during increasingly frequent heatwaves. Experts are calling for a shift in construction practices to incorporate more green spaces and better ventilation, as well as adaptations to combat rising sea levels in low-lying areas. With Europe warming at an unprecedented pace, questions remain about the continent's readiness to face this new climate reality.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Amsterdam, Netherlands.
‘Profound Concern’ as Scientists Say Extreme Heat ‘Now the Norm’ in UK
THE GUARDIAN: Increasing frequency of heatwaves and flooding raises fears over health, infrastructure and how society functions
Record-breaking extreme weather is the new norm in the UK, scientists have said, showing that the country is firmly in the grip of the climate crisis.
The hottest days people endure have dramatically increased in frequency and severity, and periods of intense rain have also ramped up, data from hundreds of weather stations shows. Heatwaves and floods leading to deaths and costly damage are of “profound concern” for health, infrastructure and the functioning of society, the scientists said.
The weather records clearly show the UK’s climate is different now compared with just a few decades ago, the scientists said, as a result of the carbon pollution emitted by burning fossil fuels. » | Damian Carrington | Environment editor | Monday, July 14, 2025
Record-breaking extreme weather is the new norm in the UK, scientists have said, showing that the country is firmly in the grip of the climate crisis.
The hottest days people endure have dramatically increased in frequency and severity, and periods of intense rain have also ramped up, data from hundreds of weather stations shows. Heatwaves and floods leading to deaths and costly damage are of “profound concern” for health, infrastructure and the functioning of society, the scientists said.
The weather records clearly show the UK’s climate is different now compared with just a few decades ago, the scientists said, as a result of the carbon pollution emitted by burning fossil fuels. » | Damian Carrington | Environment editor | Monday, July 14, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Alps: Influencing Europe's Weather | ARTE.tv Documentary
Feb 27, 2025 | The Alps have a major influence on Europe’s climate and weather, shaping the lives of the people of the continent for thousands of years. Scientists today are studying the weather phenomena of the mountain range in order to understand how climate change will affect the region
The Alps: Influencing Europe's Weather | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until 17/03/2025
The Alps: Influencing Europe's Weather | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until 17/03/2025
Saturday, February 01, 2025
Trump Scrubs Climate Change References from Federal Websites
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Saturday, January 11, 2025
MAGA Politicizes California Wildfires to Punish Democrats
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Unbelievable! Doctors to Train as "Climate Change Specialists"
Aren’t we all sick to death of hearing about climate change? Yes, our climate is changing, and yes, there are often tragic consequences; but what can we mere mortals really do about it? What could people in years gone by do about oncoming ice ages? Nothing! Now, we can do a little about changes in climate. But our powers are limited. But whatever can be done, doctors should stick to medicine and trying to cure their patients. They have their work cut out trying to do that. With the parlous state of the nation's health, it is obvious that they need to redouble their efforts trying to do that. Because they are failing. – © Mark Alexander
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Climate Change or Climate Hoax? Skeptics and Activists | Us & Them | DW Documentary
Sep 29, 2024 | Climate change is real, and it is dangerous. Some people are actively trying to stop it. Others deny or intensify it - or suppress information. Most don’t bother at all and continue to contribute to global warming through their lifestyle.
Anja Windl from Germany is a climate activist with a group called "The Last Generation." They take dramatic action in order to draw attention to climate change. Time and again, they have glued themselves to streets, defaced works of art and private planes, or loudly disrupted events. In Anja's opinion, politicians, business leaders and the majority of citizens in affluent Germany are all failing to do enough to combat climate change. Yet the country is a major contributor to global warming, Anja says.
For Thorsten Alsleben, the activities of climate activists are nonsensical and even dangerous. The managing director of the "Initiative New Social Market Economy" - a lobbying organization founded by German industrial companies - does not deny that climate change exists. However, he warns against governmental policies that stifle Germany's economic strength. In his opinion, the free market and a carbon tax will serve to ensure companies produce in more climate-friendly ways. Moreover, he says, Germany only contributes around 2 percent to greenhouse gas emissions - much less than front-runners China or the US.
Some 9,200 kilometers away from Germany, 38-year-old Anto Purnomo takes his boat through the mangrove forests of Langsa, in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. He makes his living by felling mangroves and selling the wood. Mangroves bind CO2. But more importantly, the plants are key to coastal protection and home to valuable ecological systems, countless fish, and other marine animals. He knows about climate change, but he has to feed his family.
Taufik Hidayat, on the other hand, is trying to stop the deforestation of the mangroves. He knows how important they are for the people and nature of the coastal regions. If sea levels continue to rise due to global warming, the mangroves can at least provide some protection. The 24-year-old works for the NGO Indonesian Coastal Conservation Foundation in Langsa, Aceh. His father, a crab fisherman, already warned him about of the dangers to locals if the mangroves continue to disappear. Taufik is aware that everyone has to fight climate change in their own way. But he also knows that people in the wealthy industrialized countries have a special responsibility.
Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border: Two countries agree to modifications beneath Matterhorn peak, one of Europe’s highest summits »
Anja Windl from Germany is a climate activist with a group called "The Last Generation." They take dramatic action in order to draw attention to climate change. Time and again, they have glued themselves to streets, defaced works of art and private planes, or loudly disrupted events. In Anja's opinion, politicians, business leaders and the majority of citizens in affluent Germany are all failing to do enough to combat climate change. Yet the country is a major contributor to global warming, Anja says.
For Thorsten Alsleben, the activities of climate activists are nonsensical and even dangerous. The managing director of the "Initiative New Social Market Economy" - a lobbying organization founded by German industrial companies - does not deny that climate change exists. However, he warns against governmental policies that stifle Germany's economic strength. In his opinion, the free market and a carbon tax will serve to ensure companies produce in more climate-friendly ways. Moreover, he says, Germany only contributes around 2 percent to greenhouse gas emissions - much less than front-runners China or the US.
Some 9,200 kilometers away from Germany, 38-year-old Anto Purnomo takes his boat through the mangrove forests of Langsa, in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. He makes his living by felling mangroves and selling the wood. Mangroves bind CO2. But more importantly, the plants are key to coastal protection and home to valuable ecological systems, countless fish, and other marine animals. He knows about climate change, but he has to feed his family.
Taufik Hidayat, on the other hand, is trying to stop the deforestation of the mangroves. He knows how important they are for the people and nature of the coastal regions. If sea levels continue to rise due to global warming, the mangroves can at least provide some protection. The 24-year-old works for the NGO Indonesian Coastal Conservation Foundation in Langsa, Aceh. His father, a crab fisherman, already warned him about of the dangers to locals if the mangroves continue to disappear. Taufik is aware that everyone has to fight climate change in their own way. But he also knows that people in the wealthy industrialized countries have a special responsibility.
Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border: Two countries agree to modifications beneath Matterhorn peak, one of Europe’s highest summits »
Friday, September 22, 2023
‘We’ve Got to Run to Something’: Vivek Ramaswamy on Campaign Message
This guy is nothing if not controversial! – Mark
Friday, August 04, 2023
Heat Wave Grips Portions of South America in the Middle of Winter
THE NEW YORK TIMES: An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Residents of Buenos Aires were wearing shorts and fanning themselves as they struggled to cope with unusual heat on Tuesday. By Thursday, they were back in the jackets and scarves that they would normally wear at this time of the year.
The sudden change in wardrobe was the result of a heat wave gripping portions of South America, including Argentina, Chile and Paraguay, that are supposed to be experiencing winter.
Argentina’s capital city broke an 81-year-old daily temperature record on Tuesday, when the high reached 86 degrees Fahrenheit (or 30 degrees Celsius), according to the national weather service. Normally, highs in Buenos Aires this time of year are in the 60s.
“Climate change is not a distant scenario,” the service said in a Facebook post on Tuesday. “It is here, and it is urgent to act.”
This week’s heat wave in South America is part of a recent trend of abnormally high temperatures in the middle of the continent’s winter and also comes as countries in the Northern Hemisphere have faced record heat this summer. » | Jesus Jiménez and Natalie Alcoba (Natalie Alcoba reported from Buenos Aires.) | Thursday, August 3, 2023
Residents of Buenos Aires were wearing shorts and fanning themselves as they struggled to cope with unusual heat on Tuesday. By Thursday, they were back in the jackets and scarves that they would normally wear at this time of the year.
The sudden change in wardrobe was the result of a heat wave gripping portions of South America, including Argentina, Chile and Paraguay, that are supposed to be experiencing winter.
Argentina’s capital city broke an 81-year-old daily temperature record on Tuesday, when the high reached 86 degrees Fahrenheit (or 30 degrees Celsius), according to the national weather service. Normally, highs in Buenos Aires this time of year are in the 60s.
“Climate change is not a distant scenario,” the service said in a Facebook post on Tuesday. “It is here, and it is urgent to act.”
This week’s heat wave in South America is part of a recent trend of abnormally high temperatures in the middle of the continent’s winter and also comes as countries in the Northern Hemisphere have faced record heat this summer. » | Jesus Jiménez and Natalie Alcoba (Natalie Alcoba reported from Buenos Aires.) | Thursday, August 3, 2023
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
What Is Supercharging the Global Heat?
Jul 19, 2023 | The planet is being hit with a double whammy of global heating in 2023: on top of the rise in global temperature caused by greenhouse gas emissions is an emerging El Niño.
This sporadic event is the biggest natural influence on year-to-year weather and adds a further spurt of warmth to an already overheating world. The Guardian's environment editor, Damian Carrington, explains what El Niño is and how it affects extreme weather.
This sporadic event is the biggest natural influence on year-to-year weather and adds a further spurt of warmth to an already overheating world. The Guardian's environment editor, Damian Carrington, explains what El Niño is and how it affects extreme weather.
Some July Heat: ‘Virtually Impossible’ Without Climate Change, Analysis Finds
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The latest study from World Weather Attribution scientists predicts that extreme heat waves will return more frequently.
Some of the extreme temperatures recorded in the Southwestern United States, southern Europe and northern Mexico at the beginning of the month would have been “virtually impossible” without the influence of human-caused climate change, according to research made public Tuesday.
During the first half of July hundreds of millions of people in North America, Europe and Asia sweltered under intense heat waves. A heat wave in China was made 50 times as likely by climate change, the researchers said.
World Weather Attribution, an international group of scientists who measure how much climate change influences extreme weather events, focused on the worst heat so far during the northern hemisphere summer. In the United States, temperatures in Phoenix have reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly 43 Celsius, or higher for more than 20 days in a row. Many places in southern Europe are experiencing record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures. A remote township in Xinjiang, China, hit 126 degrees, breaking the national record.
“Without climate change, we wouldn’t see this at all,” said Friederike Otto, a senior lecturer in climate science at Imperial College London and co-founder of World Weather Attribution. “Or it would be so rare that it basically would not be happening.” » | Delger Erdenesanaa | Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Some of the extreme temperatures recorded in the Southwestern United States, southern Europe and northern Mexico at the beginning of the month would have been “virtually impossible” without the influence of human-caused climate change, according to research made public Tuesday.
During the first half of July hundreds of millions of people in North America, Europe and Asia sweltered under intense heat waves. A heat wave in China was made 50 times as likely by climate change, the researchers said.
World Weather Attribution, an international group of scientists who measure how much climate change influences extreme weather events, focused on the worst heat so far during the northern hemisphere summer. In the United States, temperatures in Phoenix have reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly 43 Celsius, or higher for more than 20 days in a row. Many places in southern Europe are experiencing record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures. A remote township in Xinjiang, China, hit 126 degrees, breaking the national record.
“Without climate change, we wouldn’t see this at all,” said Friederike Otto, a senior lecturer in climate science at Imperial College London and co-founder of World Weather Attribution. “Or it would be so rare that it basically would not be happening.” » | Delger Erdenesanaa | Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Europe Braces for Record Heat as Wildfires Hit Greece | DW News
Friday, July 14, 2023
Thursday, June 08, 2023
El Niño Planet-warming Weather Phase Begins - BBC News
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Climate Change: Europe's First Heat Officer | DW Documentary
Aug 8, 2022 Eleni Myrivili has the mammoth task of ensuring the survival of Athens. As the city's newly appointed "chief heat officer," she is working on ways to prepare the Greek capital for the consequences of climate change. That's no small feat: The city has 3 million residents — and is almost unbearable in summer.
One possible solution to the heat problem dates all the way back to antiquity: Hadrian's Aqueduct, a subterranean tunnel constructed under Roman rule stretches nearly 20 kilometers (12 miles) under Athens. Water from this tunnel will be used to irrigate parks across the city, creating a cool green corridor. But Eleni Myrivili's tasks are not limited to city planning. She is also responsible for providing emergency aid for people directly affected by the heat. Despite the ever-worsening situation, she has observed a worrying trend: Many people in Athens still accept the heat and climate change as fate. Can Myrivili change people's perceptions? A report by Gunnar Köhne.
One possible solution to the heat problem dates all the way back to antiquity: Hadrian's Aqueduct, a subterranean tunnel constructed under Roman rule stretches nearly 20 kilometers (12 miles) under Athens. Water from this tunnel will be used to irrigate parks across the city, creating a cool green corridor. But Eleni Myrivili's tasks are not limited to city planning. She is also responsible for providing emergency aid for people directly affected by the heat. Despite the ever-worsening situation, she has observed a worrying trend: Many people in Athens still accept the heat and climate change as fate. Can Myrivili change people's perceptions? A report by Gunnar Köhne.
Monday, August 08, 2022
UK Heatwave This Week Will Last Longer Than July’s but with Lower Temperatures
THE GUARDIAN: Peaks of about 35C expected on Friday or Saturday amid warnings of fire risk
Britain is braced for another heatwave that will last longer than July’s record-breaking hot spell, with highs of up to 35C expected over the next week, forecasters have said.
Temperatures over the coming days will remain lower than the 40.3C reached in July, the hottest temperature on record, but the heatwave will continue over a “prolonged period”, the Met Office has said.
People have been urged not to have barbecues in the tinder-dry conditions after people from 15 homes were evacuated after a garden fire that spread out of control in Essex. » | PA Media | Monday, August 8, 2022
Britain is braced for another heatwave that will last longer than July’s record-breaking hot spell, with highs of up to 35C expected over the next week, forecasters have said.
Temperatures over the coming days will remain lower than the 40.3C reached in July, the hottest temperature on record, but the heatwave will continue over a “prolonged period”, the Met Office has said.
People have been urged not to have barbecues in the tinder-dry conditions after people from 15 homes were evacuated after a garden fire that spread out of control in Essex. » | PA Media | Monday, August 8, 2022
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