Earth’s Call

16/10/2024

🌍 CLIMATE CHANGE DENIAL WILL KILL US 🌍

The world is facing an alarming rise in natural disasters, with 2024 already seeing record-breaking storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires. Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it's here, and the numbers are terrifying.

In the first half of 2024, natural disasters caused $40 billion in losses worldwide, with only half of that insured. In North and South America alone, floods, wildfires, and storms have displaced millions, with 181 fatalities in southern Brazil due to flooding​

Global droughts are impacting over 1.5 billion people, as changing weather patterns dry up essential water sources​
Wildfires have surged in frequency and severity, burning millions of acres globally each year. In the U.S., 7.5 million acres were consumed by fire in 2022, a number that’s only expected to grow​

Extreme weather events are four times more frequent today than in 2000. The cost? A staggering $520 billion annually in economic losses​ Ignoring these facts won’t save us. It’s time to wake up, take action, and protect our planet before it’s too late.

Join Earth’s Call to take action against the climate crisis and safeguard our future. 🌱

15/10/2024

🌧️ Monsoon Havoc in West and Central Africa – A Wake-Up Call for Rising Flood Risks 🌍

West and Central Africa are experiencing devastating floods as monsoon rains intensify across the region. This year's monsoon has caused rivers to overflow, displaced thousands of people, and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure. Countries like Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger are grappling with the impacts, with some areas seeing floodwaters rise to unprecedented levels.

Experts warn that climate change and rapid urbanization are compounding these risks, leaving communities more vulnerable with each passing year. Floods like these are not isolated incidents—they’re becoming a recurring crisis across Africa, threatening lives, food security, and economies.

This is the time to act. We must invest in sustainable solutions, strengthen disaster preparedness, and address climate risks head-on.

Read the full story => https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/monsoon-havoc-exposes-west-central-africas-rising-flood-risks-2024-10-15/

15/10/2024

15/10/2024

As the climate crisis accelerates adverse weather conditions, leading to massive crop failures and livestock losses, UNEP, the Tanzanian government, and the Global Environment Facility have been helping communities adapt to drier weather and more erratic rainfall patterns.

They have done this through community-driven land use planning, which has resulted in the planting of more than 350,000 trees to rehabilitate degraded forests and stabilize riverbanks.

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/front-lines-climate-change-tanzanian-communities-search-answers-deepening

14/10/2024

Scenery of the road across Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Vietnam before and 1 month after storm Yagi.

12/10/2024

Record Rain Floods Parts of Desert

A downpour not seen in half a century has turned parts of the arid Sahara into swamps.
Two days of rain in September exceeded the average annual rainfall in many parts of the Sahara, the AP reported on October 9. In Tagounite, a village about 450 kilometers (280 miles) south of the Moroccan capital Rabat, more than 100 millimeters (4 inches) of rain fell in 24 hours.

Such rains could alter the region's weather for months and years to come, as high humidity in the air leads to more evaporation and more rain.

11/10/2024

🌍 The Amazon in Crisis: Facing the Worst Drought in 122 Years 🌍

The Amazon, often called the "lungs of the Earth," is facing an unprecedented crisis. In 2024, the Amazon River is experiencing its worst drought in 122 years, affecting not just Brazil, but also Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Here’s what’s happening:

Drought in Brazil: The capital, Brasilia, has gone without rain for over 160 days, leaving the air extremely dry. This drought is partly driven by the La Niña climate pattern, which has cooled the region, reducing water evaporation and rainfall across South America.

Impact on the Amazon River: The drought, coupled with widespread deforestation (equivalent to losing two football fields of forest every second), is lowering the Amazon River’s water levels. In fact, it’s the lowest recorded since 1902, affecting water retention and the livelihoods of communities that depend on this vital ecosystem.

Energy Crisis: In Ecuador, some hydroelectric plants have had to cut production, as the river levels have dropped to their lowest point in 61 years. This is a growing concern for energy and water security in the region.

Forest Fires & Rising Temperatures: The southern Amazon is grappling with frequent forest fires that are devastating ecosystems. To make matters worse, record-breaking temperatures—ranging from 35°C to 41°C—were reported just last week on the Amazon’s east and west coasts.

This combination of climate change, deforestation, and La Niña is creating a perfect storm of destruction in one of the world’s most critical ecosystems.

But we can’t stand by and watch. Earth’s Call is committed to raising awareness and taking action to protect the Amazon and other vulnerable regions. Our planet is calling, and it’s up to us to respond.

💚 Join Earth’s Call and be part of the movement to save our planet’s vital ecosystems. Together, we can make a difference. 🌿

11/10/2024

11/10/2024

PHOTOS OF THE US STATE OF FLORIDA DEVASTATED AFTER SUPER HURRICANE MILTON

According to Reuters news agency, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida (USA) on October 9 (local time), killing at least 13 people and leaving millions of households without power. Local authorities are concerned that the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue.

On its way, Hurricane Milton also damaged many infrastructures, causing widespread heavy rain, with some places recording 300mm-400mm of rain in just a few hours. The US National Hurricane Center has warned of dangerous flash floods in some areas of Florida, and advised people not to go out even though the storm has weakened.
(*) Source: Reuters

09/10/2024

Hurrican Milton is a category 5 hurrican and is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning.

09/10/2024

Brace for Impact: Hurricane Milton threatens Tampa with a once-in-a-century storm surge, turning debris from Helene into dangerous projectiles. 🌪️
Live coverage: https://www.wesh.com/.../hurricane-milton.../62537097