In Uttarkashi, the cost of climate denial: When science is silenced, disasters speak
As avalanches and floods devastate the Bhagirathi valley, it is time India confronts the deadly consequences of unsustainable development in the fragile Himalayas

In Uttarkashi, the cost of climate denial: When science is silenced, disasters speak
As avalanches and floods devastate the Bhagirathi valley, it is time India confronts the deadly consequences of unsustainable development in the fragile Himalayas
Missed Monitoring of Himalayan Threats Amid Climate Change
Dharali Flash Floods a Grim Reminder of Growing Climate Vulnerability in the Himalayas
https://indianpsu.com/missed-monitoring-of-himalayan-threats-amid-climate-change/
Climate change brings more rapidly intensifying hurricanes; NOAA cuts makes forecasting them harder
Hurricanes that intensify rapidly just before landfall are more deadly and destructive
WHO Urges Migrant-Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Health Systems
" the seventh in the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM) series. This landmark publication draws attention to the growing intersection of climate change, migration, and health, calling for urgent action to ensure health systems are prepared to meet the health needs of climate-affected migrant and displaced populations
https://www.miragenews.com/who-urges-migrant-inclusive-climate-resilient-1511137/
France faces largest wildfire in decades
Firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Southeastern France’s Aude department. Since Tuesday, the fire has burned an area 1.5 times larger than Paris. One person has died, and three are missing. Dry, windy conditions are fueling the country’s largest wildfire in decades. The French Prime Minister called it an unprecedented disaster.
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250807-france-faces-largest-wildfire-in-decades
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Climate Change Law and the Law of the Sea
From among the rich pickings of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) unanimous advisory opinion on climate change, this post focusses specifically on the relationship between international climate change law and the law of the sea. In doing so, it will reflect on the systemic impacts of the ICJ advisory opi
#ClimateChange #LawOfTheSea #UNCLOS
https://voelkerrechtsblog.org/climate-change-law-and-the-law-of-the-sea/
New on our blog!
Climate Change Law and the Law of the Sea
From among the rich pickings of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) unanimous advisory opinion on climate change, this post focusses specifically on the relationship between international climate change law and the law of the sea. In doing so, it will reflect on the systemic impacts of the ICJ advisory opi
#ClimateChange #LawOfTheSea #UNCLOS
https://voelkerrechtsblog.org/climate-change-law-and-the-law-of-the-sea/
Rural residents were upset when Oregon released a statewide map estimating property risk from wildfires.
Until then, the impacts of climate change were abstract to many people, one senator said. “This is a very big chicken coming home to roost.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/oregon-wildfire-risk-map-rural-homeowners?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
https://www.europesays.com/2309576/ Austrian financial firms pilot new decarbonisation metric in government partnership #austria #ClimateChange #Data&Disclosure #insurers #Nachrichten #NetZero #Österreich #PensionFunds
https://www.europesays.com/2309548/ Climate change brings more rapidly intensifying hurricanes; NOAA cuts makes forecasting them harder » Yale Climate Connections #Climate #ClimateCentral #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Hurricane #JeffMasters #UnitedStates
How climate change and urbanisation are fuelling deadly lightning strikes in India
It accounts for 35.8% of all weather-related deaths, making it the leading cause of death due to natural forces in the country
Groundwater collapse
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withdrawal of groundwater is particularly well documented in California, since years.
A couple of examples in retail newspapers - you will find plenty others, just to highlight that we have more than 10 years of articles on that:
2015
https://www.franceinfo.fr/monde/usa/secheresse-la-californie-s-affaisse_1168969.html
2019
https://www.meteomedia.com/fr/nouvelles/nature/animaux/la-californie-senfonce-dans-le-sol-voyez-pourquoi
2023
https://www.liberation.fr/environnement/climat/nappes-phreatiques-en-californie-on-se-dirige-vers-la-disparition-totale-des-ressources-souterraines-20230811_RQUWLRZL7BBVLNQPXTIKYGMRH4/
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Jakarta => 2 meters down
Venezia => 20 to 30 cms down
Vittel => 2 meters down
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To be clear: It’s not about convincing your friends, family, neighbours or colleagues to care about climate change. Chances are they already do. It’s about letting them know you care too — that it’s normal to care, and typical to take action
Talking about climate change is how we break the taboo, build a sense of unity, inspire hope and kickstart action. And it’s easier than you might think
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/how-to-talk-to-your-friends-about-climate-action
Despite Cyprus being better prepared than ever ahead of the wildfire season, last month Cyprus was hit with its worst wildfire in decades. As Cypriots look for answers, countries in the region – including Greece – are also facing similar challenges as they struggle to build resilience & keep up with the impacts of climate change
The persistence of #famines is attributable to mismanagement of triggers of human vulnerability: Extreme #poverty, violent #conflicts, economic shocks, #climatechange, governmental negligence, famine crimes & #pandemics require a comprehensive development strategy: doi.org/10.1111/joes...
Climate-fuelled El Nino events are devastating butterflies, beetles and other tropical insects
There is an urgent need for global efforts to understand and mitigate the effects of climate change on these vital species and their ecosystems
Interesting new paper found regular exposure to heat can affect learning outcomes for students, especially those in lower socioeconomic groups. That means students at schools with AC will fare much better as temperatures rise and heat waves become more common. Demonstrates clearly how the climate crisis exacerbates already existing inequalities in the world, as quality of education is already correlated with wealth.
https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000618
Nauru sells first passports to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
By Audrey Courty
Australia's Pacific neighbour Nauru has sold its first passports as part of a program raising funds for the relocation of residents affected by rising sea levels.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-07/nauru-sells-first-passports-to-fund-climate-action/105624728
#FYI #PaulBeckwith video lecture and literature review #lightning #megaflash
"For every 1 degree C of climate change warming, lightning strikes [in the contiguous United States] increased by 12%."