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Climate Change and the Rise of Extreme Weather Events⚡ We’ve all noticed it—storms are getting stronger, droughts are lasting longer, and heatwaves are becoming unbearable. This isn’t just a coincidence. Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events, turning what used to be rare occurrences into frightening regularities. 🌪️🔥 From hurricanes devastating coastal cities to wildfires destroying entire ecosystems, the effects of climate change are being felt worldwide. These disasters not only cause loss of life and property but also cripple economies, leaving millions of people displaced and struggling to rebuild. 🏚️💔 The increase in extreme weather is not just a natural occurrence; it’s a direct consequence of our warming planet. As global temperatures rise, so do the risks of more frequent and severe events. Floods wash away homes, while heatwaves put immense pressure on public health systems, leading to spikes in illness and even death. 🌡️💧 But it’s not all doom and gloom. Through better preparedness, improved infrastructure, and global collaboration, we can reduce the impact of these events and build more resilient communities. 🌍💪 It’s time to take action. To learn more about how climate change is influencing extreme weather and how you can help, subscribe to my newsletter for the latest updates and tips on climate resilience. 📩 Dive deeper into climate insights on my website and blog [vlogawy.rf.gd](http://vlogawy.rf.gd) and stay updated by visiting [African Climate Lab's LinkedIn page](https://lnkd.in/drbKduZJ). Together, we can weather the storm. ⛈️🌿 #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #Hurricanes #Heatwaves #NaturalDisasters #ClimateAction #BuildBackBetter

Climate change isn't just a problem for the next generation. We're feeling it already. Today is #ShowYourStripes day, created by Professor Ed Hawkins. Apart from being somehow very beautiful, the stripes below show how average temperatures are increasing at a frightening speed. And that means not just more hot days, but more droughts, more wildfires, more storms, and more risk to life. Every year when we have another record-breaking weather phenomenon, I hear people saying "this weather is so weird", but rarely making the connection between the weird weather and our impact on the climate as a society. Find your stripes here: https://lnkd.in/du_egNkU - I'd invite you to try putting in a few places on different continents, with differing GDPs and different levels of contribution to climate change. It's not always those who are responsible for climate change who are most affected. Food for thought.

📰🌸 It’s almost springtime in the northeast; in Washington, DC, it’s cherry blossom season.    But the peak of the #cherryblossom bloom this year was the second-earliest on record. With a warmer end of winter that saw temperatures in the 70’s in early March, experts are pointing to climate change as the cause. Cherry trees are vulnerable to any quick cold snap, which makes an early bloom, after which temperatures may drop again, an existential risk to one of Washington’s most beautiful natural monuments.     Read more: https://lnkd.in/eeUHptq4

The Effects of Climate Change will continue to Permeate Society

It is now clear that adaptation and mitigation measures against the effects of climate change are not a preserve of poor communities. All countries alike must tighten their belts and seek innovations that will help them to adapt to the fast changing climate. #Dubaifloods #ClimateActionNow #Environment #EnvironmentalLaw

Spring is getting warmer on average nationwide — a trend that reflects human-caused warming, Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick and Alice Feng write from a Climate Central analysis. Why it matters: Much of the climate change discussion is focused on summer and winter. But the "between seasons" are affected too. Average spring temperatures warmed by 2.2°F from 1970 to 2023 across nearly 230 U.S. cities. The highest average springtime temperature increases were seen in Reno (+6.8°F), El Paso (+6.3°F), and Las Vegas (+6.2°F). A hotter spring could mean longer allergy seasons, changes for farming and an earlier snowmelt (which in turn affects drinking water supplies). Stunning stat: Spring has gotten notably hotter in the American Southwest, where average seasonal temperatures have risen by more than 6°F in some places.

When in comes to the argument of climate change I'm neutral. There are two camps, those who believe the climate is changing and those who do not. There will always be arguments for and against. This post is a perfect example: climate change believer says flooding was caused by climate change. Opposition says it's poor drainage. Both could be valid - or not. The worlds population's stance on climate change is one of the following: 1) oblivious 2) don't care 3) aren't sure what to think because of the ceaseless claims for and against and incongruent scientific studies 4) do care but feel they have no influence 5) zealots for 6) zealots against 7) dogma spewing, carpet baggers posing as #sustainability and #esg experts riding a wave of utter chaos.

The destabilizing climatic changes and extreme weather conditions are being felt across the globe- from unbearable heat, drought, water shortages, to extreme rain and floodings. Already some time ago NATO was clear that the most requests for assistance received are to address natural disasters. And they keep mounting. I've sat in enough rooms, read enough reports to appreciate the new realities of what climate insecurity really means. It is unfolding far more rapidly than ever anticipated everywhere. The general perception though remains that this is something temporary, that it is going away and things will normalize. This is, unfortunately the new normal and the chain reactions are unfolding the events that have consequences for the climate that was stable for millions of years. As we continue to adopt, anticipate, mitigate, these efforts are a drop in the ocean. In the global consciousness, the risks and real impact are still far away and not perceived as tangibly as they should. We need specialized climate ministries, dedicated budgets, contingency provisions and restructuring of carbon taxes already now, not in the future, we need to change the value system collectively, where nature is protected much more than businesses. Living comfortably means breathing clean air, having enough water and having the climate in which we can survive.

Did you notice last week’s winter heat wave? The recent winter heat wave has rewritten climate history, with over 130 monthly high temperature records shattered from Texas to Michigan. This extraordinary event underscores the intersection of extreme weather and climate change. From soaring temperatures to weather whiplash, the impacts are profound and alarming. Read more from Andrew Freedman for Axios at the link below. #ClimateHope #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateOptimism #ClimateCommunication #HeatWave

Climate change is already reshaping our world with more intense and frequent flooding, droughts, and heatwaves. Even with global emissions cuts, these impacts will continue. Now, we need climate adaptation measures to become more resilient regions! 🔥🌊 Discover the staggering health and economic toll of extreme weather in Europe and learn how climate adaptation measures can build resilience and reduce disaster risks by reading this article here. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFAf8H-N #ClimateAdaptation #StayResilient #FutureProof #ActOnClimate #Regions4Climate