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South Africa weighs flood insurance for major cities after climate-related disasters. #FloodInsurance #ClimateImpact #SouthAfrica

https://bloom.bg/4flWnzL

Dennis Bours Aug 28

Climate change is reshaping food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Maize yields may plummet, while rice & wheat could benefit from CO₂ fertilisation. Soybeans stay steady. Study uses 3 SSPs & 5 climate models. 📉🌍
Read more 👉 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-14560-5?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Autoposting
#FoodSecurity #ClimateImpact #Africa #Agriculture

Research on the impact of climate change on food security in Africa - Scientific Reports

Global warming and the rising frequency of extreme climate events pose significant threats to food security. We examine the influence of climate change on food security in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific emphasis on four key crops: maize, rice, wheat, and soybeans. We employ a random forest model to estimate spatial and temporal yield trends based on climate variables, land‑use patterns, and irrigation ratios. We also studied the differential impacts of climate change on various crop types, taking into account their physiological characteristics and responses to changing environmental conditions. This prediction is performed under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2‑4.5, SSP3‑7.0, SSP5‑8.5)—using five global climate models (GCMs): BCC-CSM2-MR, CanESM5, IPSL-CM6A-LR, GFDL-ESM4 and MPI-ESM1-2-LR. The findings suggest the following: (1) Maize, a C4 crop, is projected to experience a severe decrease in future harvests, especially under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. The worst declines are forecasted in eastern South Africa and Zambia. (2) Both rice and wheat are C3 crops that experience a “CO2 fertilization effect,” resulting in an increase in yields over time. The SSP5-8.5 scenario primarily focuses on the increase in rice production in West Africa, highlighting this phenomenon. Conversely, significant increases in wheat yield are observed in South Africa and Nigeria. (3) Soybean, a C3 nitrogen-fixing crop, is projected to retain consistent yields overall but with a modest decline in comparison with past norms. The general distribution pattern of soybean yields remains mostly consistent across the SSP scenarios, with the increase in high-yield regions occurring primarily in South Africa.

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The Count of Krigsvold Aug 25

Climate change is pushing winemakers to break tradition, blending wines from multiple years to adapt to extreme weather and preserve quality. #ClimateImpact #Wine #Adaptation https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxp41y3n7lo

Climate change pushing winemakers to blend different years

Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.

The Count of Krigsvold Aug 25

Climate change pushing winemakers to blend different years

Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.

The-14 Aug 23

The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK
#AI #UK #DataCenters #DigitalEconomy #UKTech #AIInfrastructure #Sustainability #EnergyUse #TechGrowth #UKEconomy #ClimateImpact #CyberResilience #Innovation
https://the-14.com/the-economic-pros-and-cons-of-building-more-and-more-data-centres-in-the-uk/

The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK | The-14

Even Blackstone’s massive £10 billion project in Blyth, Northumberland, promises only hundreds of long-term jobs (compared to the 1,200 construction roles). Data centres also bring considerable environmental costs. Concentrated data centre clusters, such as Slough in Berkshire, which has 14 new sites planned, risk overloading electricity grids. And data centres have so far been major

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The Wild Aug 23

Aviation's climate impact surpasses CO2 figures, with complex atmospheric interactions amplifying its warming effect. #Aviation #ClimateImpact #Emissions

https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-calculating-the-true-climate-impact-of-aviation-emissions/

Guest post: Calculating the true climate impact of aviation emissions

The oft-quoted figure is that aviation accounts for around 2% of global CO2 emissions. Yet, the impact of aviation on the climate goes beyond just CO2 and its emissions have complicated interactions in the atmosphere that can reinforce the warming impact.

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Ohmbudsman Aug 22

2⃣ Europe’s mosquito-borne diseases hit new highs
Chikungunya and West Nile outbreaks are climate-driven.
Read: https://cidrap.umn.edu/climate-change/europes-record-mosquito-borne-disease-activity-could-signal-new-normal
Tagged: @ECDC_EU
#InfectiousDisease #ClimateImpact

Europe's record mosquito-borne disease activity could signal new normal

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The Count of Krigsvold Aug 16

Krill are vital to Antarctica’s food web, but overfishing and climate change are putting them at risk, threatening the entire ecosystem. #Antarctica #Krill #ClimateImpact https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08082025/krill-antarctica-overfishing-climate-change/

Record Krill Catch Prompts Early End to Fishing Season in Antarctica and Growing Calls to Protect its Fragile Ecosystems - Inside Climate News

The unprecedented haul is intensifying concerns over increasing strain from industrial fishing and climate change on marine life in the Southern Ocean, especially whales and penguins.

Inside Climate News

The Count of Krigsvold Aug 10

Algae growth is surging worldwide as climate change warms waters—threatening ecosystems, fisheries, and water quality. CBC explains the science. #ClimateImpact #AlgaeBloom #OceanHealth https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/algae-growth-climate-change-1.7602494