Ido Liven
@idoliven.bsky.social
Writer. Migrant. Dad for future. I have a weakness for wild berries. And climate justice. Views my own etc.
🌐 www.IdoLiven.com
🌐 www.IdoLiven.com
Warsaw's #FirstSnow. I guess winter's here.
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Warsaw's #FirstSnow. I guess winter's here.
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‘News editors told me not to be too downbeat, but the facts speak for themselves’
Last post by the inestimable, much admired and even more loved Paul Brown
The climate, he observes sadly, has changed much more than politics since the first UN COP in 1995.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Last post by the inestimable, much admired and even more loved Paul Brown
The climate, he observes sadly, has changed much more than politics since the first UN COP in 1995.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
As I write my last column, the facts on climate crisis speak for themselves
Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
‘News editors told me not to be too downbeat, but the facts speak for themselves’
Last post by the inestimable, much admired and even more loved Paul Brown
The climate, he observes sadly, has changed much more than politics since the first UN COP in 1995.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Last post by the inestimable, much admired and even more loved Paul Brown
The climate, he observes sadly, has changed much more than politics since the first UN COP in 1995.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Looks like the fossil fuel industry doesn't even need to bother flooding climate summits with their lobbyists.
The EU is not fighting fossil fuels, only emissions, Von der Leyen says ahead of G20
The EU is not fighting fossil fuels, only emissions, Von der Leyen says ahead of G20
Her comments to reporters in South Africa may impact global climate talks wrapping up in Brazil
dlvr.it
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Looks like the fossil fuel industry doesn't even need to bother flooding climate summits with their lobbyists.
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Now its already 80 nations calling for a roadmap to transition away from #fossil fuels at #COP30 reports Argus Media www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-...
Cop: 80 nations back roadmap on shift from fossil fuels | Latest Market News
Around 80 countries are asking the UN Cop 30 climate summit's Brazilian presidency to put a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels on the negotiating table, after an initial draft text released ...
www.argusmedia.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Now its already 80 nations calling for a roadmap to transition away from #fossil fuels at #COP30 reports Argus Media www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-...
Yes, the intersections between conflict and climate should be more widely acknowledged. But there's no way to make violence green. Wars - just like fossil fuels - are destructive by definition.
Wars are now unfolding in the shadow of climate breakdown.
Three reasons why the climate crisis must reshape how we think about war
Wars are now unfolding in the shadow of climate breakdown.
tcnv.link
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Yes, the intersections between conflict and climate should be more widely acknowledged. But there's no way to make violence green. Wars - just like fossil fuels - are destructive by definition.
While delegates at #COP30 discuss roadmap toward a fossil fuel phase-out:
Drill baby drill: Moscow just triggered a new wave of Mediterranean gas exploration
Drill baby drill: Moscow just triggered a new wave of Mediterranean gas exploration
European officials have long talked up the region’s potential. Until now, few have shown the resolve to unlock it
dlvr.it
November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
While delegates at #COP30 discuss roadmap toward a fossil fuel phase-out:
Turns out that healing wars' ravages on both nature and human souls can go hand in hand. Look to Ukraine: theconversation.com/ukraines-mas...
Ukraine’s massive nature project is helping veterans and land recover
A massive rewilding project in Ukraine is proving helpful for the wellbeing of veterans as well as helping large natural areas recover.
theconversation.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Turns out that healing wars' ravages on both nature and human souls can go hand in hand. Look to Ukraine: theconversation.com/ukraines-mas...
OK, the Iranian regime has no-one to blame for this water crisis but itself. But what could international solidarity with Iranian civilians - i.e. those least responsible for this mess but most affected by it - look like?
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
OK, the Iranian regime has no-one to blame for this water crisis but itself. But what could international solidarity with Iranian civilians - i.e. those least responsible for this mess but most affected by it - look like?
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Overshooting the 1.5°C degree temperature target, even temporarily, means greater risks of severe climate impacts, some of which may be irreversible. Irreversible and, in some cases, fatal, impacts are only part of what's so concerning. A 🧵 based on new UCS blog:
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Overshooting the 1.5°C degree temperature target, even temporarily, means greater risks of severe climate impacts, some of which may be irreversible. Irreversible and, in some cases, fatal, impacts are only part of what's so concerning. A 🧵 based on new UCS blog:
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President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed plans by the government to create Poland’s first national park in 24 years.
Nawrocki, who is aligned with the right-wing opposition, argues that the park would “block the economic development of the region” and threaten Poland’s security.
Nawrocki, who is aligned with the right-wing opposition, argues that the park would “block the economic development of the region” and threaten Poland’s security.
President vetoes government plan to create Poland's first new national park in 24 years
notesfrompoland.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed plans by the government to create Poland’s first national park in 24 years.
Nawrocki, who is aligned with the right-wing opposition, argues that the park would “block the economic development of the region” and threaten Poland’s security.
Nawrocki, who is aligned with the right-wing opposition, argues that the park would “block the economic development of the region” and threaten Poland’s security.
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The #COP30 world leaders summit is about to start, and on this thread I'll be tracking how world leaders address energy transition (specifically fossil fuels) in their speeches. Let's go!
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The #COP30 world leaders summit is about to start, and on this thread I'll be tracking how world leaders address energy transition (specifically fossil fuels) in their speeches. Let's go!
Today, Int'l Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War & Armed Conflicts, is meant to spotlight one long lasting yet little acknowledged of scars left by wars.
Also, a good chance to recall the enviro movement must not look away when atrocities are committed.
#EnvConflictDay 👇
Also, a good chance to recall the enviro movement must not look away when atrocities are committed.
#EnvConflictDay 👇
The Israeli enviro movement is silent no more on war crimes in Gaza.
Over 500 have already signed this public statement calling to immediately end the war, free all captives and let unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza: environment2025.wixsite.com/endwar
Proud to have been part of this initiative
Over 500 have already signed this public statement calling to immediately end the war, free all captives and let unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza: environment2025.wixsite.com/endwar
Proud to have been part of this initiative
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today, Int'l Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War & Armed Conflicts, is meant to spotlight one long lasting yet little acknowledged of scars left by wars.
Also, a good chance to recall the enviro movement must not look away when atrocities are committed.
#EnvConflictDay 👇
Also, a good chance to recall the enviro movement must not look away when atrocities are committed.
#EnvConflictDay 👇
Essential climate justice reminder in this @wid.world report.
The world's richest 1%, because of their lavish lifestyle, are responsible for far more emissions than the rest of humanity. But this gap becomes immensely bigger once accounting for jet-setters' investments.
The world's richest 1%, because of their lavish lifestyle, are responsible for far more emissions than the rest of humanity. But this gap becomes immensely bigger once accounting for jet-setters' investments.
Climate inequality deepening: “Tax the carbon content of assets and investments held by the wealthiest”
Even as the demand for a complete global ban on new fossil fuel investments grows louder, an alternative of taxing the carbon content of assets and financial po
www.downtoearth.org.in
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Essential climate justice reminder in this @wid.world report.
The world's richest 1%, because of their lavish lifestyle, are responsible for far more emissions than the rest of humanity. But this gap becomes immensely bigger once accounting for jet-setters' investments.
The world's richest 1%, because of their lavish lifestyle, are responsible for far more emissions than the rest of humanity. But this gap becomes immensely bigger once accounting for jet-setters' investments.
Such a brilliant @racheldonald.bsky.social conversation with Nina Djukanovic on critical raw materials -- from the energy transition to political violence to #degrwoth: www.planetcritical.com/material-dep...
Material Dependencies | Nina Djukanović
The so-called “green transition” has triggered a mining boom all over the world which is leaving conflict, environmental devastation and political instability in its wake.
www.planetcritical.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Such a brilliant @racheldonald.bsky.social conversation with Nina Djukanovic on critical raw materials -- from the energy transition to political violence to #degrwoth: www.planetcritical.com/material-dep...
Yeah, the energy transition in central and eastern Europe is well underway, but it's not nearly as fast or coherent as it should've been. The same govovernments are actively procrastinating coal exits and aggressively push for fossil gas expansion. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
October 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Yeah, the energy transition in central and eastern Europe is well underway, but it's not nearly as fast or coherent as it should've been. The same govovernments are actively procrastinating coal exits and aggressively push for fossil gas expansion. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres before Cop30
Story by me and Wajã Xipai.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres before Cop30
Story by me and Wajã Xipai.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres before Cop30
Story by me and Wajã Xipai.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres before Cop30
Story by me and Wajã Xipai.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The most succinct description of the road ahead for Gaza I've come across:
October 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The most succinct description of the road ahead for Gaza I've come across:
Looks like the deadly Valencia floods is what happens when the climate crisis meets inept political leaders -- and people won't take either.
Tens of thousands protest on anniversay of deadly Spain flood
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Spain's eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of floods that killed 229 people, and to denounce the handling of the disa...
www.france24.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Looks like the deadly Valencia floods is what happens when the climate crisis meets inept political leaders -- and people won't take either.
Weekend #longread: The Coming Ecological Cold War | @nilsgilman.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/e...
The Coming Ecological Cold War
Decarbonization isn’t just about technology and markets—it’s a geopolitical revolution.
foreignpolicy.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Weekend #longread: The Coming Ecological Cold War | @nilsgilman.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/e...
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🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨
Many things are changing before our eyes. Others are harder to see
Like the US economy
Americans are spending more 💲 recovering from disasters and preparing for the next one. 36% of US GDP growth since 2000 is related to climate disasters.
Welcome to the Disaster Industrial Complex 🎁🔗
Many things are changing before our eyes. Others are harder to see
Like the US economy
Americans are spending more 💲 recovering from disasters and preparing for the next one. 36% of US GDP growth since 2000 is related to climate disasters.
Welcome to the Disaster Industrial Complex 🎁🔗
Disaster Recovery Is an $8 Trillion Driver of US Growth
Investors are on the hunt for companies powering the disaster industrial complex, which are fueling US growth and outpacing the S&P 500
www.bloomberg.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨
Many things are changing before our eyes. Others are harder to see
Like the US economy
Americans are spending more 💲 recovering from disasters and preparing for the next one. 36% of US GDP growth since 2000 is related to climate disasters.
Welcome to the Disaster Industrial Complex 🎁🔗
Many things are changing before our eyes. Others are harder to see
Like the US economy
Americans are spending more 💲 recovering from disasters and preparing for the next one. 36% of US GDP growth since 2000 is related to climate disasters.
Welcome to the Disaster Industrial Complex 🎁🔗
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Just back from a quick visit to Nysa, in southern Poland, a little over a year after climate-fueled floods inundated communities throughout central Europe.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
October 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Just back from a quick visit to Nysa, in southern Poland, a little over a year after climate-fueled floods inundated communities throughout central Europe.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
Just back from a quick visit to Nysa, in southern Poland, a little over a year after climate-fueled floods inundated communities throughout central Europe.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
October 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Just back from a quick visit to Nysa, in southern Poland, a little over a year after climate-fueled floods inundated communities throughout central Europe.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
On September 15, 2024, when this gauge registered record 692cm, streets filled up with water and many had to evacuate.
"Today, people find it easier to imagine that we can build intelligence on silicon than we can do democracy at scale ... Of course we can do democracy at scale. We’re a naturally social, altruistic, democratic species and we all have an anti-dominance intuition" - Dr Luke Kemp
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
"Today, people find it easier to imagine that we can build intelligence on silicon than we can do democracy at scale ... Of course we can do democracy at scale. We’re a naturally social, altruistic, democratic species and we all have an anti-dominance intuition" - Dr Luke Kemp
A lot has been written about the dreadful environmental cost of the war on Gaza. This call to action from a veteran Palestinian environmentalist is vital: theecologist.org/2025/sep/02/...
Ecocide and resistance in Palestine
The Palestinian perspective: Israel is committing not only human violence, but also climate violence: genocide and ecocide.
theecologist.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A lot has been written about the dreadful environmental cost of the war on Gaza. This call to action from a veteran Palestinian environmentalist is vital: theecologist.org/2025/sep/02/...
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We’ve met with Greta Thunberg and others in the flotilla. They describe hours-long scenes of torture and sexual harassment in Israeli captivity. Experts conclude that they have been subjected to serious crimes – Sweden’s foreign minister believes they have themselves to blame.
tinyurl.se/crR
tinyurl.se/crR
Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”
– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar
www.aftonbladet.se
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We’ve met with Greta Thunberg and others in the flotilla. They describe hours-long scenes of torture and sexual harassment in Israeli captivity. Experts conclude that they have been subjected to serious crimes – Sweden’s foreign minister believes they have themselves to blame.
tinyurl.se/crR
tinyurl.se/crR