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climate @climate.bsky.social · Jul 2

The European Commission will permit countries to outsource a portion of their climate efforts to poorer countries from 2036

Climate change cuts crop yields, even with adaptation efforts: Study

climate @climate.bsky.social · Jul 2

A new study published in Nature concludes that climate change is reducing global agricultural output, even as farmers adapt.
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Climate-induced warming is jeopardizing the global food supply even as farmers take adaptive measures to stymie these effects, scientists are warning.

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Jan 6

Every fraction of a degree matters.

Every day matters.

Limiting global temperature rise is still possible. In 2025, countries must deliver bold, concrete & urgent

COP29 in the Rearview Mirror: A Receding Mirage – But the Possibility for Real Action on the Road Ahead

climate @climate.bsky.social · Dec 9

‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Dec 5

The results of COP29 were largely disappointing for climate advocates, write Camila Bustos and Achinthi Vithanage — but a few moments provide a roadmap for a productive agenda at COP30:
www.justsecurity.org/105265/cop29...

The results of COP29 were largely disappointing – but there were still moments that provide a roadmap for the climate agenda at COP30.

www.justsecurity.org

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Dec 5

Climate Investment Funds backs a $500 million plan for Ethiopia to restore degraded land, protect forests, and enhance food security in drought-prone areas.

Unitaid Executive Board charts future priorities at 45th session in South Africa - Unitaid

climate @climate.bsky.social · Dec 5

World without cows: what could the future hold?

Caitríona Morrissey attended the European premiere of a new documentary “World without cows” created by animal nutrition company Alltech Europe. The documentary will be soon released .

www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate...

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Dec 5

At its 45th session, Unitaid’s Executive Board prioritized bold action on global health by accelerating lenacapavir’s roll-out and committing to climate-smart health products to create sustainable and resilient health systems.

unitaid.org/news-blog/un...

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Dec 5

Canadians are projected to spend $801 more on food in 2025 due to climate and Trump-related price impacts

Climate targets: Time is running out

climate @climate.bsky.social · Sep 17

Time is running out

With strict CO2 limits, the EU is challenging the innovative strength of the commercial vehicle industry. But the manufacturers themselves have also set ambitious decarbonization plans.
#climate #co2

www.eurotransport.de/artikel/clim...

With strict CO2 limits, the EU is challenging the innovative strength of the commercial vehicle industry. But the manufacturers themselves have also set ambitious decarbonization plans.

www.eurotransport.de

climate @climate.bsky.social · Sep 17

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #37,221!

Temperature records broken as climate change accelerates heating

climate @climate.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our temperature records are tumbling – and that’s a worrying sign for #climate change.

www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/science...

Australia passed a grim milestone last week, registering the hottest August temperature in history, as heating accelerates.

www.thenewdaily.com.au

climate @climate.bsky.social · Sep 4

Many of America's bridges were built generations ago, and climate change is exposing their vulnerabilities. Through the Biden-Harris infrastructure package, we're doing something about it, supporting over 10,000 bridge improvements. #climate

www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/c...

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say

Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posing a quiet but growing threat.

www.nytimes.com

climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 27

How climate change & global instability are challenging European monetary policy

With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the distribution of roles between the ECB/governments
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If you want Americans to pay attention to climate change, just call it climate change

climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 16

Good #art 👏

ART @art.bsky.social · Aug 16

Climate Change
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climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 15

Air pollution from burning fossil fuels leads to at least 4 million premature deaths every year.

Even if climate change wasn’t a thing, we still should switch to other forms of energy.

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 15

A study has found low and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia, that have made the least contribution to the global emission of greenhouse gasses, continue to experience the greatest burden from infectious diseases and the highest vulnerability towards climate change. Via Oxford

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 13

A recent survey of 5,137 Americans reveals that familiar terms like "climate change" and "global warming" are more effective in raising concern and prompting action than newer phrases such as "climate crisis" or "climate justice".
#climatechange #climate

theconversation.com/if-you-want-...

Phrases like ‘climate crisis,’ ‘climate emergency’ or ‘climate justice’ might seem to escalate the urgency, but a large survey shows they don’t help and may actually hurt.

theconversation.com

Climate leaders say Harris has ‘lit an electric spark’ with young voters

climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 8

Yes

disruptor @disruptor.bsky.social · Aug 8

Make ‘em pay!
via Mark Wells Rector
#climate #climatechange

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 2

Here is the appropriate graphic from the think tank Climate Analytics: The black line is important.
It shows the annual emissions of the past. The green line, in turn, shows what happens if we continue the current expansion rates of renewable energies.
#climate #climatechange

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climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 1

No wonder 350+ climate leaders back
VP Harris. We need her bold leadership to protect our country and our planet — our future depends on it.
#climate #climatechange

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

More than 350 environmentalists endorse her candidacy, saying it could help energize climate-minded voters, less than 100 days before the 2024 election.

www.washingtonpost.com

Heat wave blanketing Olympics ‘impossible’ without climate change

climate @climate.bsky.social · Aug 1

Heat wave blanketing Olympics ‘impossible’ without climate change
Scientists said a heatwave that has stretched across Mediterranean countries would have been 3 degrees Celsius cooler were it not for years of fossil fuel emissions.
#climate #climatechange #olympics

www.politico.eu/article/scor...

Scientists said a heatwave that has stretched across Mediterranean countries would have been 3 degrees Celsius cooler were it not for years of fossil fuel emissions.

www.politico.eu