Luuk Diphoorn
@luukdiphoorn.bsky.social
Working in water management, Dutch, father of twins + 1
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Every river in North America, every day for two years. The combined flow to the sea sinks as low as 53,000 m³/s in winter and swells past 290,000 by late June, more than quadrupling each spring. Data: GloFAS, @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
#rivers #dataviz #hydrology
#rivers #dataviz #hydrology
October 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Every river in North America, every day for two years. The combined flow to the sea sinks as low as 53,000 m³/s in winter and swells past 290,000 by late June, more than quadrupling each spring. Data: GloFAS, @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
#rivers #dataviz #hydrology
#rivers #dataviz #hydrology
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Al Jazeera did a lovely summary of the Manchester City cheating scandal.
September 29, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Al Jazeera did a lovely summary of the Manchester City cheating scandal.
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Warme dag nummer 121 vandaag in de Bilt dit jaar.
Bijgewerkt overzicht tellingen warme en koude dagen per jaar sinds 1901.
Bijgewerkt overzicht tellingen warme en koude dagen per jaar sinds 1901.
October 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Warme dag nummer 121 vandaag in de Bilt dit jaar.
Bijgewerkt overzicht tellingen warme en koude dagen per jaar sinds 1901.
Bijgewerkt overzicht tellingen warme en koude dagen per jaar sinds 1901.
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Breaking News!
y-Axis Alert!
With yesterday's preliminary Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature spiking to a new record at 29.975°C, the y-axis was raised to 30.5°C.
Meanwhile, the Niño 3.4 anomaly now sits at 3.33°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
Until tomorrow ...
y-Axis Alert!
With yesterday's preliminary Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature spiking to a new record at 29.975°C, the y-axis was raised to 30.5°C.
Meanwhile, the Niño 3.4 anomaly now sits at 3.33°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
Until tomorrow ...
October 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Breaking News!
y-Axis Alert!
With yesterday's preliminary Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature spiking to a new record at 29.975°C, the y-axis was raised to 30.5°C.
Meanwhile, the Niño 3.4 anomaly now sits at 3.33°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
Until tomorrow ...
y-Axis Alert!
With yesterday's preliminary Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature spiking to a new record at 29.975°C, the y-axis was raised to 30.5°C.
Meanwhile, the Niño 3.4 anomaly now sits at 3.33°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
Until tomorrow ...
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Germany has 415 days worth of diesel stocks (thanks to policy), while the UK has just 42(!) days worth (no policy, and totally dependent on Trump's US for imports).
From a great explainer on diesel shortage by @edconway.bsky.social on LinkedIn.
lnkd.in/p/eTg6HBQs
From a great explainer on diesel shortage by @edconway.bsky.social on LinkedIn.
lnkd.in/p/eTg6HBQs
📽️ Why, you might be wondering, is everyone quite SO obsessed with diesel?
I mean, the G7 literally just held an emergency meeting about it.
The short answer is: this is existential - both for… | Ed C...
📽️ Why, you might be wondering, is everyone quite SO obsessed with diesel?
I mean, the G7 literally just held an emergency meeting about it.
The short answer is: this is existential - both for Donald ...
lnkd.in
October 3, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Germany has 415 days worth of diesel stocks (thanks to policy), while the UK has just 42(!) days worth (no policy, and totally dependent on Trump's US for imports).
From a great explainer on diesel shortage by @edconway.bsky.social on LinkedIn.
lnkd.in/p/eTg6HBQs
From a great explainer on diesel shortage by @edconway.bsky.social on LinkedIn.
lnkd.in/p/eTg6HBQs
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The Ocean Cleanup, launched via a splashy TED talk, promised to remove all the plastic from the ocean. It failed for exactly the reasons that scientists, dismissed as “jealous haters” at the time, said it would fail.
What can we learn from this?
therevelator.org/why-ocean-cl...
What can we learn from this?
therevelator.org/why-ocean-cl...
Why The Ocean Cleanup Hasn’t Solved the Plastic Pollution Crisis • The Revelator
Global problems are rarely solved by one person or invention. The Ocean Cleanup didn’t work, for the reasons experts said it wouldn’t. What can we learn from this?
therevelator.org
October 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The Ocean Cleanup, launched via a splashy TED talk, promised to remove all the plastic from the ocean. It failed for exactly the reasons that scientists, dismissed as “jealous haters” at the time, said it would fail.
What can we learn from this?
therevelator.org/why-ocean-cl...
What can we learn from this?
therevelator.org/why-ocean-cl...
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October 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Warme dag nummer 119 vandaag dit jaar in De Bilt.
Bijgewerkte tellingen warme/koude dagen.
Bijgewerkte tellingen warme/koude dagen.
October 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Warme dag nummer 119 vandaag dit jaar in De Bilt.
Bijgewerkte tellingen warme/koude dagen.
Bijgewerkte tellingen warme/koude dagen.
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Records come and records go. But this is one for the ages.
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly is now at a record 3.23°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. This crushes the previous daily record set in 1982 by over 1.14°C.
The Climate 8-ball is looking up.
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly is now at a record 3.23°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. This crushes the previous daily record set in 1982 by over 1.14°C.
The Climate 8-ball is looking up.
October 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Records come and records go. But this is one for the ages.
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly is now at a record 3.23°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. This crushes the previous daily record set in 1982 by over 1.14°C.
The Climate 8-ball is looking up.
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly is now at a record 3.23°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. This crushes the previous daily record set in 1982 by over 1.14°C.
The Climate 8-ball is looking up.
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Breaking News!
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly for Sept. 29th came in at 3.18°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
This marks yet another record all-time high and the 123rd consecutive record daily high at 1.1°C above the previous daily record set in 1997.
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly for Sept. 29th came in at 3.18°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
This marks yet another record all-time high and the 123rd consecutive record daily high at 1.1°C above the previous daily record set in 1997.
September 30, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Breaking News!
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly for Sept. 29th came in at 3.18°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
This marks yet another record all-time high and the 123rd consecutive record daily high at 1.1°C above the previous daily record set in 1997.
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly for Sept. 29th came in at 3.18°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
This marks yet another record all-time high and the 123rd consecutive record daily high at 1.1°C above the previous daily record set in 1997.
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A classic map-themed cartoon by the one and only Gary Larson. What’s your favourite cartoon featuring or displaying a map?
September 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A classic map-themed cartoon by the one and only Gary Larson. What’s your favourite cartoon featuring or displaying a map?
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EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE
Another exceptionally hot day in Western Europe with up to 33C in France and 30C in Germany and Belgium.
‼️Next 2 nights will be absolutely exceptional:
We might see some tropical nights even in Benelux,Germany and UK.
More than a typical summer night.
Another exceptionally hot day in Western Europe with up to 33C in France and 30C in Germany and Belgium.
‼️Next 2 nights will be absolutely exceptional:
We might see some tropical nights even in Benelux,Germany and UK.
More than a typical summer night.
September 29, 2026 at 6:21 PM
EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE
Another exceptionally hot day in Western Europe with up to 33C in France and 30C in Germany and Belgium.
‼️Next 2 nights will be absolutely exceptional:
We might see some tropical nights even in Benelux,Germany and UK.
More than a typical summer night.
Another exceptionally hot day in Western Europe with up to 33C in France and 30C in Germany and Belgium.
‼️Next 2 nights will be absolutely exceptional:
We might see some tropical nights even in Benelux,Germany and UK.
More than a typical summer night.
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For the last 3 days the Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly has been hodling steady in record territory at about 3.10°C above the 1991-2020 baseline, well ahead of the previous record anomaly of 3.03°C set on November 19, 2015.
The Climate 8-Ball thinks everything is fine.
The Climate 8-Ball thinks everything is fine.
September 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
For the last 3 days the Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly has been hodling steady in record territory at about 3.10°C above the 1991-2020 baseline, well ahead of the previous record anomaly of 3.03°C set on November 19, 2015.
The Climate 8-Ball thinks everything is fine.
The Climate 8-Ball thinks everything is fine.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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JUST IN: Today El Niño Broke its Record Hottest Temperature Ever! 🥵
Today the El Niño region surpassed 2015 for the highest temp ever measured in the El Niño (3.4) region.
It comes 2 months earlier than typical peak (late Nov/ Dec)…
Today the El Niño region surpassed 2015 for the highest temp ever measured in the El Niño (3.4) region.
It comes 2 months earlier than typical peak (late Nov/ Dec)…
September 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
JUST IN: Today El Niño Broke its Record Hottest Temperature Ever! 🥵
Today the El Niño region surpassed 2015 for the highest temp ever measured in the El Niño (3.4) region.
It comes 2 months earlier than typical peak (late Nov/ Dec)…
Today the El Niño region surpassed 2015 for the highest temp ever measured in the El Niño (3.4) region.
It comes 2 months earlier than typical peak (late Nov/ Dec)…
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Google finally updated some of its satellite images of Gaza and my god, it's horrific. The entirety of Rafah has been demolished. The majority of Khan Younis is in ruins. Entire towns completely leveled and erased of the map.
September 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Google finally updated some of its satellite images of Gaza and my god, it's horrific. The entirety of Rafah has been demolished. The majority of Khan Younis is in ruins. Entire towns completely leveled and erased of the map.
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Breaking News!
Code: FUBAR!!!
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature for September 25th was 29.822°C. This breaks the previous highest temperature ever recorded in the region of 29.815°C, set on November 17th, 2015.
The Climate 8-ball is exiting, stage right.
Code: FUBAR!!!
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature for September 25th was 29.822°C. This breaks the previous highest temperature ever recorded in the region of 29.815°C, set on November 17th, 2015.
The Climate 8-ball is exiting, stage right.
September 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Breaking News!
Code: FUBAR!!!
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature for September 25th was 29.822°C. This breaks the previous highest temperature ever recorded in the region of 29.815°C, set on November 17th, 2015.
The Climate 8-ball is exiting, stage right.
Code: FUBAR!!!
The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature for September 25th was 29.822°C. This breaks the previous highest temperature ever recorded in the region of 29.815°C, set on November 17th, 2015.
The Climate 8-ball is exiting, stage right.
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This week’s Climate News Weekend Watchlist starts with Professor Robert Pape explaining the escalation trap to Nate Hagens.
When a mighty power successfully attacks a lesser power and the lesser power gains power thanks to second- & third order impacts, an escalation trap unfolds.
Worth watching!
When a mighty power successfully attacks a lesser power and the lesser power gains power thanks to second- & third order impacts, an escalation trap unfolds.
Worth watching!
Is America’s Strategy in Iran Backfiring? with Robert Pape | TGS 235
YouTube video by Nate Hagens
youtu.be
September 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
This week’s Climate News Weekend Watchlist starts with Professor Robert Pape explaining the escalation trap to Nate Hagens.
When a mighty power successfully attacks a lesser power and the lesser power gains power thanks to second- & third order impacts, an escalation trap unfolds.
Worth watching!
When a mighty power successfully attacks a lesser power and the lesser power gains power thanks to second- & third order impacts, an escalation trap unfolds.
Worth watching!
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The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
YouTube video by Musk
www.youtube.com
September 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
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Ontwikkeling eigen risico zorgkosten (minimum) sinds 2008.
Versie met inflatiecorrectie hier:
datagraver.com/eigen-risico...
Versie met inflatiecorrectie hier:
datagraver.com/eigen-risico...
September 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Ontwikkeling eigen risico zorgkosten (minimum) sinds 2008.
Versie met inflatiecorrectie hier:
datagraver.com/eigen-risico...
Versie met inflatiecorrectie hier:
datagraver.com/eigen-risico...
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The total insanity of #hurricane #Polo
cat5 of course
One of the strongest storms ever seen
#ClimateCrisis #Metacrisis
cat5 of course
One of the strongest storms ever seen
#ClimateCrisis #Metacrisis
September 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The total insanity of #hurricane #Polo
cat5 of course
One of the strongest storms ever seen
#ClimateCrisis #Metacrisis
cat5 of course
One of the strongest storms ever seen
#ClimateCrisis #Metacrisis
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Quick oceans update: yah, sea surface temperatures remain in new territory this year.
See more at zacklabe.com/climate-chan.... This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5. 🌊
See more at zacklabe.com/climate-chan.... This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5. 🌊
September 25, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Quick oceans update: yah, sea surface temperatures remain in new territory this year.
See more at zacklabe.com/climate-chan.... This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5. 🌊
See more at zacklabe.com/climate-chan.... This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5. 🌊
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Wednesday El Niño update - Unsurprisingly, sea surface temperatures still remain record warm across the central Pacific. But when discussing headlines like the “strongest” El Niño, it’s an oversimplification to ignore the role of long-term tropical warming (from climate change).
Data: OISSTv2.1 🌊
Data: OISSTv2.1 🌊
September 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Wednesday El Niño update - Unsurprisingly, sea surface temperatures still remain record warm across the central Pacific. But when discussing headlines like the “strongest” El Niño, it’s an oversimplification to ignore the role of long-term tropical warming (from climate change).
Data: OISSTv2.1 🌊
Data: OISSTv2.1 🌊
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I'm no polling expert, but that seems like a low number. ↘️
September 24, 2026 at 2:50 AM
I'm no polling expert, but that seems like a low number. ↘️