2025 Fire Appocalypse is Coming

How the Solar Cycle 25, Chemical fertilizers and Corporate water pumping is creating a perfect Fire Storm.

Sandy Rowley
5 min readSep 8, 2024
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The Perfect Firestorm: How Solar Cycle 25, Synthetic Fertilizer Use, and Groundwater Pumping Are Fueling an Apocalyptic Fire Season in 2025

As we approach 2025, a “perfect firestorm” is brewing. A combination of Solar Cycle 25, the widespread use of synthetic fertilizers, and the unsustainable pumping of groundwater is setting the stage for what could be one of the most catastrophic fire seasons the world has ever seen. With ecosystems drying out, soil networks collapsing, and groundwater sources being depleted, we are rapidly approaching an environmental tipping point.

Solar Cycle 25: Fueling a Hotter, Drier Planet

We are currently in the midst of Solar Cycle 25, which began in 2019 and is expected to peak around 2025. This cycle marks a period of heightened solar activity, with increased sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These solar events intensify the energy emitted by the sun, causing temperatures on Earth to soar. The solar maximum, which we’re heading toward, is contributing to higher UV radiation and stronger heatwaves, which, in turn, dry out vegetation and make landscapes more prone to catching fire.

In the past, solar cycles like this would have been a natural phenomenon that ecosystems adapted to. However, in today’s world, where human activities are accelerating environmental degradation, the effects of Solar Cycle 25 are magnified. The result is hotter summers, more intense heatwaves, and a climate that is ripe for wildfires.

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Synthetic Fertilizers: Drying Out Ecosystems

In addition to Solar Cycle 25, the widespread use of synthetic fertilizers is wreaking havoc on ecosystems. These fertilizers are designed to provide plants with a quick boost of nutrients, but they come with a hidden cost: they destroy the mycorrhizal fungi network that connects plants and helps them share water and nutrients.

When synthetic fertilizers are used, they kill the mycorrhizal fungi in the soil, breaking the underground connection between plants. This natural network acts as an essential lifeline for plants, allowing them to access deep water sources and share nutrients with one another. Without this network, plants dry out, becoming brittle and more susceptible to fire.

Moreover, up to 90% of synthetic fertilizers don’t even reach their intended targets. Instead, they run off into nearby forests and valleys, promoting the rapid growth of weeds and invasive species. These plants grow quickly, but they also die quickly, leaving behind a thick layer of dry, flammable vegetation — perfect fuel for fires.

Pumping Groundwater for Bottled Water: Draining the Lifeblood of the Earth

As if Solar Cycle 25 and synthetic fertilizer use weren’t enough, the relentless pumping of groundwater for bottled water production is further compounding the problem. Around the world, companies are extracting massive quantities of groundwater to meet the demand for bottled water, depleting aquifers and lowering water tables.

This unsustainable groundwater pumping leaves plants and trees without access to the water they need to survive. Many plants rely on deep roots to tap into groundwater during dry seasons, but as water levels drop, these roots are left searching for moisture that no longer exists. As a result, vegetation across forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas dries out, creating vast expanses of tinder-dry land that is primed for wildfire.

The Collision: Solar Cycle 25, Synthetic Fertilizers, and Groundwater Depletion

Individually, Solar Cycle 25, synthetic fertilizer use, and groundwater pumping are already causing significant environmental damage. But together, they are creating the conditions for an apocalyptic fire season in 2025.

  1. Increased Solar Radiation: Solar Cycle 25’s peak activity will intensify heatwaves, drying out vegetation and making it easier for fires to ignite and spread.
  2. Destroyed Soil Networks: The use of synthetic fertilizers has wiped out the mycorrhizal networks that allow plants to access deep water reserves, leaving them more vulnerable to drought.
  3. Depleted Groundwater: With groundwater levels dropping due to over-pumping for bottled water, plants are no longer able to survive prolonged dry periods. This leads to more dead and dry vegetation — perfect fuel for fires.

As these factors converge, entire ecosystems are left weakened, dry, and highly flammable. All it takes is a spark — whether from a lightning strike, an errant cigarette, or a malfunctioning power line — and entire forests and communities could go up in flames.

What Can Be Done to Prevent This Firestorm?

The time to act is now. To prevent the catastrophic fire season looming in 2025, we must take immediate steps to address the root causes of this environmental crisis.

1. Reduce Synthetic Fertilizer Use

Switching to natural fertilizers like compost and manure can help restore the mycorrhizal networks in the soil. These natural fertilizers break down slowly, mimicking the way nutrients are cycled in nature, and they don’t contribute to the harmful runoff that synthetic fertilizers cause.

2. Protect Groundwater Sources

Limiting groundwater extraction for bottled water and agricultural use is critical to preserving water resources for plants, trees, and ecosystems. Governments and companies need to implement more sustainable water management practices to ensure that groundwater is not depleted faster than it can be replenished.

3. Mitigate the Effects of Solar Cycle 25

While we can’t control the sun, we can take measures to reduce the impact of increased solar radiation. Planting more trees, restoring natural wetlands, and creating green spaces can help cool the planet and reduce the risk of wildfires. At the same time, we need to continue efforts to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

4. Plant Fire-Resistant Vegetation

In fire-prone areas, communities can plant fire-resistant vegetation to act as natural firebreaks. Certain species of plants, like lavender, sage, and ice plant, have high moisture content and can slow the spread of wildfires.

Conclusion: 2025 Is a Tipping Point

As we approach 2025, the convergence of Solar Cycle 25, synthetic fertilizer use, and groundwater depletion is creating the perfect conditions for an apocalyptic fire season. Without immediate action, the fires we’ve seen in recent years could pale in comparison to what’s coming.

But there is hope. By shifting to sustainable practices, reducing our reliance on synthetic fertilizers, protecting groundwater, and planting resilient ecosystems, we can lessen the severity of the firestorm and protect our planet for future generations.

The time to act is now — before the flames ignite.

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