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climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planet climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/27/u...

climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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climatewithbrian.com‘Unprecedented highs’ of greenhouse gases lock in temperature increase for the planetCredit Muhammad Amdad Hossain / WMO Levels of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a new report from the World Meteoro…

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Some of the fantastic books I have read and reviewed here in 2026... climatewithbrian.com

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climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘The Surge: The Race Against the Most Destructive Force in Nature’ by Jeevan Vasagar‘The Surge’ is an incredibly timely focus on humanity’s relationship with water and how we remain at the mercy of the waves, as government after government fails to properly protect its peoples. Go…

‘We have created a world of floods. Now it’s time to work out how we live with it.’ Review of ‘The Surge’ by Jeevan Vasagar @jeevanvasagar.bsky.social #StormAusten #StormBoelo climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/24/r...

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I wonder how much sewage the water companies are dumping during this story weekend...

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climatewithbrian.comOver 10,000 children in Yorkshire hospitalised owing to toxic air pollutionNew Freedom of Information data obtained by Mums for Lungs has found that over 200,000 children are taken to hospital with breathing difficulties in a survey of 11 major English cities. The younges…

Over 10,000 children in Yorkshire hospitalised owing to toxic air pollution @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @bylinesnetwork.co.uk #CleanAirNight climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/21/o...

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Some of the fantastic books I have read and reviewed here in 2026... climatewithbrian.com

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theguardian.com‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentreCompany ordered to stop work at two sites in country, which has found itself at forefront of tech firms’ latest push

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'Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I wonder how much sewage the water companies are dumping during this story weekend...

climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘The Surge: The Race Against the Most Destructive Force in Nature’ by Jeevan Vasagar‘The Surge’ is an incredibly timely focus on humanity’s relationship with water and how we remain at the mercy of the waves, as government after government fails to properly protect its peoples. Go…

‘We have created a world of floods. Now it’s time to work out how we live with it.’ Review of ‘The Surge’ by Jeevan Vasagar @jeevanvasagar.bsky.social #StormAusten #StormBoelo climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/24/r...

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Just a reminder that the science on the fundamentals of climate change isn't in doubt. news.cornell.edu/stories/2021...

news.cornell.eduMore than 99.9% of studies agree: Humans caused climate change | Cornell ChronicleMore than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that climate change is mainly caused by humans, according to a new survey of 88,125 climate-related studies.

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climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘The Last Witness: One Man’s Fight for the Truth and the Conspiracy to Silence Him’ by Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor‘The Last Witness’ is a shocking account of Douglas Gowan’s struggle from the 1960s on to draw attention to widespread pollution of toxic chemicals in Wales. These chemicals were dumped by the gian…

'More than seven million forever chemicals are in production right now.We must all understand what is happening, because a crisis is unfolding that touches every single one of us.’ Review of 'The Last Witness' @danielashby.bsky.social @lucytaylorpro.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/21/r...

theguardian.com‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentreCompany ordered to stop work at two sites in country, which has found itself at forefront of tech firms’ latest push

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'Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Mums for Lungs

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climatewithbrian.comOver 10,000 children in Yorkshire hospitalised owing to toxic air pollutionNew Freedom of Information data obtained by Mums for Lungs has found that over 200,000 children are taken to hospital with breathing difficulties in a survey of 11 major English cities. The younges…

In #Sheffield, over 10,000 children were hospitalised owing to breathing problems last year. Over 2,000 were under 3 years old. Thanks to our new Sheffield group for gathering outside the Children's Hospital to highlight these shocking figures - so much more action is needed across the country.

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theguardian.comWorld must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN saysAction needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says But Jackdaw goes ahead because we don't gave the courage to say no to the fossil fuel industry www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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bbc.co.ukUK government approves Jackdaw gas field, and says production will start this month - follow liveActivists say approving the gas field would raise carbon emissions - while the developers argue it is important for the UK’s energy security.

UK government approves Jackdaw gas field and says production will start this month Utter madness www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

climatewithbrian.comOver 10,000 children in Yorkshire hospitalised owing to toxic air pollutionNew Freedom of Information data obtained by Mums for Lungs has found that over 200,000 children are taken to hospital with breathing difficulties in a survey of 11 major English cities. The younges…

Over 10,000 children in Yorkshire hospitalised owing to toxic air pollution @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @bylinesnetwork.co.uk #CleanAirNight climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/21/o...

climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘The Last Witness: One Man’s Fight for the Truth and the Conspiracy to Silence Him’ by Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor‘The Last Witness’ is a shocking account of Douglas Gowan’s struggle from the 1960s on to draw attention to widespread pollution of toxic chemicals in Wales. These chemicals were dumped by the gian…

'More than seven million forever chemicals are in production right now.We must all understand what is happening, because a crisis is unfolding that touches every single one of us.’ Review of 'The Last Witness' @danielashby.bsky.social @lucytaylorpro.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/21/r...

theguardian.comWorld must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN saysAction needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says But Jackdaw goes ahead because we don't gave the courage to say no to the fossil fuel industry www.theguardian.com/environment/...

bbc.co.ukUK government approves Jackdaw gas field, and says production will start this month - follow liveActivists say approving the gas field would raise carbon emissions - while the developers argue it is important for the UK’s energy security.

UK government approves Jackdaw gas field and says production will start this month Utter madness www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

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Leana Hosea

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share.googleTap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian town as climate-related thawing releases heavy metalsWarning for other Arctic communities as residents told not to use water in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, one of the fastest-warming places in the world

Longyearbyen is warming at between 5 & 7 times the world’s average rate We're getting a glimpse of the chaos to come if the world does not act now on climate change share.google/Fxd4dhTvAVlD...

theguardian.comBurnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollutionLetter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities

Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities Fantastic pressure www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet’ by Leah C. Stokes‘Climate change is not our destiny. Together we can change the future.’It is important to read that again.‘The Carbon Wave’ chronicles the story of how bold climate legislation in the United States…

'The Carbon Wave' invites us all to be part of a movement- a movement that will sweep aside the entrenched fossil fuel industry. Review of 'The Carbon Wave' by Leah C. Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/18/r...

climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet’ by Leah C. Stokes‘Climate change is not our destiny. Together we can change the future.’It is important to read that again.‘The Carbon Wave’ chronicles the story of how bold climate legislation in the United States…

'The Carbon Wave' invites us all to be part of a movement- a movement that will sweep aside the entrenched fossil fuel industry. Review of 'The Carbon Wave' by Leah C. Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/18/r...

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climatewithbrian.comCampaigners challenge ‘sustainable’ claim of 2.7 million chicken factory in North YorkshireLocal campaigners have today lodged a further objection to the 2.7 million chicken factory planned for the quiet village of Melmerby in North Yorkshire.Their objection follows a revised form of the…

How can a 2.7 million chicken factory in a quiet North Yorkshire village be ‘sustainable’, ask campaigners @georgemonbiot.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/15/c...

climatewithbrian.comCampaigners challenge ‘sustainable’ claim of 2.7 million chicken factory in North YorkshireLocal campaigners have today lodged a further objection to the 2.7 million chicken factory planned for the quiet village of Melmerby in North Yorkshire.Their objection follows a revised form of the…

How can a 2.7 million chicken factory in a quiet North Yorkshire village be ‘sustainable’, ask campaigners @georgemonbiot.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/15/c...

theguardian.comBusinesses could be barred from non-essential water use amid supply threatGolf clubs, private schools and car washes may face tighter rules from water companies as England’s drought continues

Businesses could be barred from non-essential water use amid supply threat Golf clubs, private schools and car washes may face tighter rules from water companies as England’s drought continues www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Spot the difference. No discharge say Yorkshire Water

Spot the difference. No discharge say Yorkshire Water

theguardian.comIPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate reportAR7 report was scheduled for 2028 in time for Cop33 summit but some petro-states and major developing countries want to postpone it

Scientists are coming under pressure from some petro-states and major developing countries to delay publication of a key global report on the climate www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘Come Rain Or Shine’ by Laura Tobin‘Come Rain Or Shine’ is a delightfully informative and accessible book on weather features and weather phenomena. Tobin’s passion and enthusiasm for her subject sparkles on every page and she…

Review of ‘Come Rain Or Shine’ by Laura Tobin ‘Come Rain Or Shine’ is a delightfully informative and accessible book on weather features and weather phenomena. ‘What was once impossible is now not only possible but becoming more likely.’ climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/11/r...

climatewithbrian.comReview of ‘Come Rain Or Shine’ by Laura Tobin‘Come Rain Or Shine’ is a delightfully informative and accessible book on weather features and weather phenomena. Tobin’s passion and enthusiasm for her subject sparkles on every page and she…

Review of ‘Come Rain Or Shine’ by Laura Tobin ‘Come Rain Or Shine’ is a delightfully informative and accessible book on weather features and weather phenomena. ‘What was once impossible is now not only possible but becoming more likely.’ climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/11/r...

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Prof Bill McGuire

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I am still collecting images to build a photo-collage of people reading The Fate of the World If you would like to be part of it, and join the great @chrisgpackham.bsky.social please send to me at bill.mcguire@w3z.co.uk

newscientist.comUrban trees in south-east England can't cope with the changing climate | New ScientistIn cities such as London, trees are already struggling with hot and dry summers. Botanists warn that we need to start replacing them with drought-adapted species

Urban trees in south-east England can’t cope with the changing climate www.newscientist.com/article/2591...

A beautiful Red Admiral today

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climatewithbrian.comYorkshire moves into drought but no water restrictions expectedEnvironment Agency moves Yorkshire into drought status Yorkshire Water is not planning to introduce water restrictions for customers despite Yorkshire today being moved into drought status by the E…

Environment Agency moves Yorkshire into drought status Water management continues to cause demand. Either drought or rivers filled with sewage. Neither prospect is acceptable. climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/09/y...

climatewithbrian.comYorkshire moves into drought but no water restrictions expectedEnvironment Agency moves Yorkshire into drought status Yorkshire Water is not planning to introduce water restrictions for customers despite Yorkshire today being moved into drought status by the E…

Environment Agency moves Yorkshire into drought status Water management continues to cause demand. Either drought or rivers filled with sewage. Neither prospect is acceptable. climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/09/y...

theguardian.comRevealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companiesExclusive: Firms made more than £340m last year from processing industrial and commercial wastewater at sewage works that are unable to remove many chemical pollutants

Revealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companies This is tireless work from @watershed-i.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...