There are so many sceptics regarding climate change, and these are mostly wealthy people in the industrial West; they have their own agenda, of course. And so do the scientists who are paid to cook the books. However, there is so much evidence available, especially in the industrial West, that we need not listen to these so-called experts and just look around!.
We need not look further than the infrastructure in Ireland, the UK and North Western Europe, for example.
Houses in these places have, for hundreds of years, been built to keep the 'COLD OUT'! and 'THE WARM IN!' And Airco has only recently been considered as an option to cool houses, why?–Because extremely hot days are a relatively new phenomenon in these countries. However, the hot days are increasing, as are hot Summers. Automobiles in Northern Europe have always had heaters, but it's only in the last 20 years or so that cars have been fitted with air conditioning too. Back in the 80s, I drove a top-of-the-range long-wheelbase Mercedes (company car) which had every gadget known to man, except air conditioning.
Older trains, buses and trams are still without air conditioning. My wife and I ran two hotels in the 90s, one in Yorkshire, England and Amsterdam in Holland, and neither had air conditioning. Pubs, cafes and restaurants too, I can go on and on. So it's clear to see—Climate change is real and it's increasing!
Globally, every year since 2015 has been warmer than any year before 2014.
So it should not come as any surprise when temperatures pushed the boundaries once again in Europe yesterday as the silly season gets underway in the Northern hemisphere of our planet. Northwestern Europe saw the mercury inching toward 40 °C (104 °F), while Spain and the UK recorded their hottest June on record.
Spain's weather service Aemet said the "extremely hot" June, with an average temperature of 23.6 deg C (74.5F °F), has pulverised records, surpassing the normal average for July and August.
In England, the Met Office said June's mean temperature of 16.9 deg C set a new record for that month, while the UK as a whole saw its second warmest June since records began in 1884. A report by the BBC claimed mainland Portugal experienced a record daily temperature for June of 46.6, (116F) on Monday. Their monthly average data is yet to be released. Here in Holland, home of The Big Wobble, the temp hit 38C (101 F) yesterday, 3 deg C less than the 41.1 deg C record in 2019. When I went to bed last night, the temperature outside was still just short of 30 C.
People in other parts of the world will be thinking they have experienced hotter temperatures than these, well, that is correct; however, here in Holland, the land is very low, under sea-level and we have thousands of kilometres of canals and water-ways, these factors make the humidity here in Holland unbearably warm. 38 deg C can easily feel like 48 deg C.
Italy, Greece and Turkey all had temperatures around 40 deg C yesterday. Wildfires unsurprisingly broke out in Turkey, and hospitals across Europe were extra busy with heat-related patients.
While there are many sceptics out there, our planet is getting warmer. I personally have been monitoring where I live in Holland since around the year 2,000, when I decided to risk planting a palm tree in my backyard. That palm tree is now taller than my house.
2024 is the hottest year observed, becoming the first to exceed 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels in a single calendar year; however, this year is on track to beat 2024.
2023 was previously the record-holder, with global temperature anomalies ~1.45 °C above preindustrial.
Scientific consensus shows a clear upward trend, with all 10 of the warmest years occurring since 2015.
These rising trends reflect accelerating global warming, primarily driven by increased greenhouse gas emissions.
Exceeding 1.5 °C, even temporarily, signals heightened risk of extreme weather—heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires—which are already manifesting more frequently. According to the suits and scientists, who are probably being paid to say this, parts of the world will become too hot for people to live by 2070–2100 in the hottest regions without intervention.
We have seen time and time again, we have to take what they say with a pinch of salt. What we do know is that whatever is happening to our climate is all part of God's plan, and as Jesus warned us, we should not be too concerned; what will be will be.
I have never, in my fifteen years reporting climate change, seen so many fires breaking out, simultaneously, in my life. The fires in Australia in 2019/20, California the following year, and the ones in Canada and Europe recently. But also the Amazon, Brazil, Chile, Siberia and parts of Africa. The wildfires during the last five years around the world have been so bad that one reporter claimed on the BBC, "July will be unlivable over here [Southern Europe] very soon!" The talking heads, experts, and climate buffs are describing the fires as 'Biblical,' how right they are—' for once anyway.' But of course, they are Biblical, they are part of the "Birth Pangs," mentioned in Matt 24, and if they are bad now, I can't imagine what they will be like in ten years.
As a Brit, my summer holidays were mostly spent in Southern Europe, France, Spain, Portugal or Greece. I started The Big Wobble back in 2008, ironically to cover climate change. Let me tell you, back then, any temp over 35 deg C (95 deg F), even in Southern Europe, was considered shocking. Fast forward just 15 years, and temperatures are regularly approaching 50 deg C (124 deg F) in the hottest months in Southern Europe.
Let me put this into some kind of perspective—in just 15 years, 1 deg C, or 1.8 deg F, can be thus, added to the average temperature every year; it's clearly undeniable, if the warming continues as it has done in the last 15 years. Temperatures of 65 deg C (149 F) or even higher will be quite possible. These temperatures are quite frankly unlivable, not just for us but all wildlife, including fish, plants, trees and more importantly, agriculture. However, our whole ecosystem will have collapsed long before we reach these temperatures.
What we are not told by the suits and experts is the demise of wildlife. Here in Holland, for example, hedgehogs and other small mammals don't hibernate any more due to the warm winters. The effects and implications of this ‘unheard of’ phenomenon are yet to be discovered, but we should be worried. Reports of Hedgehogs, frogs and toads still being out in people’s gardens during winter are weird; they should have been deep in hibernation because they are cold-blooded animals. This was absolutely unheard of until a couple of winters ago.
The 2019/20 Australian wildfires killed something in the region of two billion animals, as well as pushing the beautiful Koala Bear into a species in danger of extinction. Insects are disappearing too. The WWF claimed in 2024 that wildlife populations are plummeting. The 2024 Living Planet Index revealed the scale of the nature crisis. Between 1970 and 2020, the size of wildlife populations plummeted by 73% on average and not 60% as forecasted in 2017. This is based on almost 35,000 population trends across 5,495 species of amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles.
What is wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT)?
Wet‑bulb globe temperature (WBGT) is a comprehensive measure of heat stress that factors in air temperature, humidity, wind, and solar radiation, providing a more accurate gauge of how hot the environment feels to the human body, especially when outdoors or active.
How WBGT is Measured
WBGT is determined using three thermometers: Wet‑bulb (Tₙw): A thermometer wrapped in a wet cloth, reflecting humidity and the body’s cooling potential through sweat. Dry‑bulb (Tₐ): Standard air temperature. Globe thermometer (T_g): Measures radiant heat from sunlight and surroundings via a black globe. These are combined using weighted formulas.
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) can become lethal when it reaches certain thresholds, as prolonged exposure to high WBGT levels leads to severe heat stress, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, all of which can be fatal if not addressed immediately.
General Guidelines for Lethality The lethal threshold for WBGT varies based on factors such as individual acclimatization, physical condition, hydration, and activity level. However, there are general guidelines for when conditions become dangerous to life:
Lethal WBGT Range: WBGT > 32°C (89.6°F): High risk of heat stress and heat-related illness for most people. Prolonged exposure or heavy physical exertion can be fatal without proper hydration, cooling, and rest.
WBGT > 35°C (95°F): Severe risk of heat stroke and death, especially for unacclimatized individuals or during intense physical activity. This is a threshold where sheltering in cool, shaded environments is critical. Immediate cooling and hydration are necessary.
WBGT > 40°C (104°F): Extremely dangerous. Risk of heat stroke, unconsciousness, and death is very high. Immediate cessation of physical activity is needed, and medical intervention may be required rapidly.
We do live in truly exciting times, incredible times. And what's happening to our planet right now is foretold in the Bible, and we are told not to become anxious. We are the generation mentioned so often in the Bible. I can't imagine what it can be like not to have hope in these unprecedented times. When will we hit the Tribulation Period prophesied in the Bible? I don't know, of course, but we are surely very close! In the meantime, watch in wonder!
Stay safe, guys.
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