Out there on the frontline of the disaster zones:

"This is climate-fuelled precipitation … rivers falling from the sky, rain bombs, annual rainfall in two nights and this is the new world we live [in]."

And Australia has no national climate adaptation plan.

"Approvals for fossil fuel projects need to stop, and a national disaster plan is needed. Scientists and politicians are warning big policy shifts are needed to mitigate extreme weather impacts, following what farmers describe as unprecedented flooding in the New South Wales Hunter and Mid North Coast regions last month."
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2025-06-05/climate-change-linked-to-floods-extreme-weather-nsw/105353550

Woodside’s North West Shelf approval is by no means a one-off.
Here are 6 other giant gas projects to watch
"The science is clear: no fossil fuel projects can be opened if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change."
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https://theconversation.com/woodsides-north-west-shelf-approval-is-by-no-means-a-one-off-here-are-6-other-giant-gas-projects-to-watch-257899
#FossilFuels #ClimateBreakdown #NSW #MidNorthCoast #RainBombs #flooding #Australia #climate #governance

Farmers face 'new world' of extreme weather as scientists urge action on climate change

Farmers say the recent floods in NSW were unprecedented and exhausting, but some stop short of blaming climate change.

ABC News
Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in 2 Decades, Study Finds

In a changing climate, extreme wildfire events are becoming far more common and more intense, according to a new analysis.

The New York Times
Floods Break Dams and Submerge Highways in Southern Germany

Several towns declared states of emergency and evacuated citizens as water submerged streets and highways and derailed a high-speed train.

The New York Times
Atmospheric river bringing significant rains to L.A. area next week

An atmospheric river storm is headed to Southern California, expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain to the area by the end of next week.

Los Angeles Times
Utter folly! Draught followed by Flooding is not either encouraging nor beneficial. CA will have more long-term draught followed by occasional #RainBombs. This cycle will become more volatile as the #ClimateEmergency transitions to the #ClimateApocalypse. #ClimateAction #RightNow! How California’s weather catastrophe turned into a miracle https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/07/22/california-water-supply-lakes-reservoirs/
How California’s weather catastrophe turned into a miracle

California's once arid landscapes transformed into gushing waterfalls, swollen lakes and snow-covered mountaintops.

The Washington Post
The #WildPacificSalmon population has been decimated and their future across all fisheries and habitats looks bleak. The #RainBombs in CA and elsewhere will not help them and the willpower to #RemoveTheDams is far too lacking. Once they go, Humans will not be far behind. Are there any actual #WildSalmon #SalmonLeaders out there? https://www.pcouncil.org/salmon-management-documents/
Salmon management documents - Pacific Fishery Management Council

Review of ocean salmon fisheries The Salmon Technical Team (STT) prepares annual posteason reviews of ocean salmon fisheries off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California to assess Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) salmon fishery management and stock status. This annual document is referred to as ”The Salmon Review” or SAFE document. The salmon review […]

Pacific Fishery Management Council