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activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · Sep 6
🌍🎶 Climate Week NYC runs September 21–28, 2025.

Queue up our 2025 Earth Day playlist and “Power On” as you move between Climate Week sessions.

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Two wake-up calls this week: 1) Europe’s rain patterns are shifting 25 years earlier than predicted. 2) Air pollution can cut exercise benefits by ~50%. 🏃💨

bit.ly/activist360AQI #ClimateChange #Health #AirQuality #Pollution
Two major wake-up calls from climate science this week:
1️⃣ Europe’s winter rainfall patterns are shifting 25 years faster than models predicted. The 2040s are happening now. 2️⃣ Air pollution can slash the health benefits of exercise by over 50%.🏃💨 https:...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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New EPA moves could send more toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” into our food from potatoes to lettuce, while reporting rules are being weakened. A major setback for public health and environmental safety.

tinyurl.com/tp9bjefb #PFAS #PublicHealth #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #RightToHealth #Health
Get ready to consume more forever chemicals
The Make America Healthy Again movement has quite a few hurdles to jump through with this one.� The Environmental Protection Agency is moving toward approving two new pesticides that ...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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UK farmers are sounding the alarm: extreme heat, drought, and volatile weather are driving some of the worst harvests on record. The ripple effects threaten food security and rural economies.

tinyurl.com/yvam5t3v #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #Food #Agriculture #ExtremeHeat #Drought
Farmers issue warning as troubling phenomenon threatens major crops: 'Even worse than was expected'
Farmers are dealing with the costly impacts of climate change, experiencing poor harvests and struggling with wildly shifting weather patterns.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Alaska Native villages are running out of land—and time. Intensifying storms, thawing permafrost, and stalled federal support are putting entire communities at risk.

tinyurl.com/5bs9epy4 #ClimateChange #ClimateAdaptation #IndigenousRights #ClimateResilience #Alaska
Alaska Native villages have few options and little US help as climate change devours their land - Newstalk 750 - 103.7 KFQD
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Storms that battered Alaska’s western coast this fall have brought renewed attention to...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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New AI reduces climate prediction uncertainty by >50%. The timeline: 1.5°C by ~2035 and 2.0°C by ~2057.🚨 The AI tools provide a timeline, but is the energy cost of the tech worth it?

bit.ly/activist360c... #ClimateAction #AI #ClimateData #Energy #EnergyCost
New study: AI has reduced climate prediction uncertainty by >50%. 📉
The timeline is sharpening: 1.5°C threshold likely crossed by ~2035. 2.0°C threshold likely crossed by ~2057. 🌍 End of century warming projected at 2.61°C (SSP2-4.5). We are no longer driving in the f...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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California adopted tougher methane rules for landfills—a major step toward cutting one of state’s biggest climate pollutants. Stronger monitoring, faster leak detection & transparency could make an impact.

tinyurl.com/2xvk8pz5 #ClimateLeadership #Methane #ClimateAction #CARB #Sustainability #COP30
California Adopts Tougher Methane Rule for Landfills to Curb Planetary Warming | KQED
California adopted new rules to better detect and curb methane leaks from landfills, aiming to reduce the state’s second-largest source of climate-warming pollution.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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80+ countries at #COP30 support a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels but fewer than 1/2 agree. Advocates warn progress is stalled by lobbyists & lack of climate finance.

tinyurl.com/4uw4j4e4 #ClimateJustice #Energy #ClimateRisks
More Than 80 Countries Agree on Roadmap to Phase Out Fossil Fuels at COP30
Here in Belém, Brazil, at COP30, a big issue emerging in the climate negotiations is whether countries will agree to a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. Now more than 80 countries, includi...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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New UNDP data shows ~1B people face overlapping climate hazards, a crisis driven by systemic inequality. Carbon markets aren’t delivering real reductions. Effective climate policy must address historical responsibility and prioritize frontline communities.

tinyurl.com/5d743a5z #ClimateJustice
Converging crises: climate, poverty and the failure of green capitalism : Peoples Dispatch
The climate hazards faced by the global poor, carefully described in the UNDP report, are not a coincidental injustice. They are the direct result of the core logic of capital accumulation pursued by ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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New research shows everyday microplastics may directly fuel heart disease, intensifying arterial plaque and damaging vascular cells, with males at higher risk. A rising toxic exposure we can’t ignore.

tinyurl.com/2yvb8a7t #PlasticPollution #Microplastics #Health #Atherosclerosis #RightToHealth
Microplastics dramatically intensified plaque buildup in male mice and interfered with the cells lining their arteries. The study points to direct cardiovascular harm from widespread environmental exposure. Credit: Shutterstock
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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New report warns the AI boom is driving massive energy & water demand, locking in fossil fuels and undermining global climate goals. Communities, especially in the Global South, face the highest risks.

tinyurl.com/5n6r2znu #Energy #AI #AIClimateImpact #COP30 #ClimateJustice
“Data Crunch”: AI Boom Threatens to Entrench Fossil Fuels and Compromise Climate Goals
A new report titled “Data Crunch: How the AI Boom Threatens to Entrench Fossil Fuels and Compromise Climate Goals” from the Center for Biological Diversity warns the booming artificial intelligence in...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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The new proposal to narrow the definition of “waters of the U.S.” puts millions of acres of wetlands and streams at risk—threatening drinking water, flood protection & ecosystems.

tinyurl.com/yusjf9ts #CleanWater #Water #CleanWaterAct #WOTUS #ClimatePolicy #Health

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin (center) signs a proposed rule in Washington, D.C., on Monday that would revise the definition of “waters of the United States,” scaling back which bodies of water are subject to federal protections. Credit: Aidan Hughes/Inside Climate News
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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The EPA’s new WOTUS proposal could strip protections from over half of U.S. wetlands—putting drinking water, ecosystems, and climate resilience at risk. A major rollback during a pivotal decade.

tinyurl.com/yha8vhtf #CleanWater #ClimateCrisis #Wetlands #Health #HumanRights #ClimateJustice
EPA proposes limits to Clean Water Act: What the changes mean
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed limits to protected waters under a new interpretation of the Clean Water Act.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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At #COP30, 80+ countries demanding binding roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. Petrostates are blocking, Science is clear: delay leads to irreversible harm—loss of lives, ecosystems, biodiversity, time, & ability to stay below 1.5°C.

tinyurl.com/5xmb7esv #ClimateCrisis #FossilFree #EnergyTransition
More than 80 countries at Cop30 join call for roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific and Europe plead for transition to be central outcome of talks
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November 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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China is accelerating the clean-energy future while the U.S. doubles down on fossil fuels. This global shift matters. Energy leadership will shape climate outcomes for decades. We can’t afford to fall behind.

tinyurl.com/5hc8fh2x #ClimateCrisis #ClimateLeadership #EnergyTransition #Energy
Shanghai, China by Nuno Alberto on Unsplash
November 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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The deep Atlantic is sending us a warning. New research shows a distinct mid-depth warming pattern that reveals the AMOC is slowing down. This hidden signal could reshape weather, storms, and sea-level rise. Learn more on activist360.

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The deep Atlantic is sending us a warning.
Scientists have found a mid-depth warming signal that reveals the AMOC is slowing. This shift could reshape storms, weather, and sea-level rise. Read the explainer on activist360. https://bit.ly/activ...
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November 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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New research shows Earth has tilted 31.5 inches in under 20 years driven largely by groundwater pumping. This shift is already adding to sea-level rise. A stark reminder: human activity is reshaping the planet’s physics.

tinyurl.com/549pph4w #ClimateScience #WaterCrisis #SeaLevelRise #Groundwater
Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn’t Happen.
Can we fix it back?
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November 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Small Island Developing States need $12B a year to survive climate impacts but receive barely a fraction. With rising seas and mounting debt, leaders warn: “We are running out of time.”

tinyurl.com/39nn3fd8 #ClimateJustice #ClimateImpact #Adaptation #SmallIslands
Experts issue warning on financial crisis looming over millions of people: 'We are running out of time'
Small Island Developing States' (SIDS) need $12 billion annually to combat climate change — but are receiving only a fraction of that.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Week 1 of #COP30 ends with huge marches and stalled talks. W/critical finance & adaptation decisions unresolved, the coming days will determine whether progress on finance, adaptation, & fossil fuels is made. No US fed delegation present

tinyurl.com/363vnu3e #ClimateJustice #Amazon #ClimatePolicy
COP30 Bulletin Day 6: First week ends with a colourful march and much work left to do
UN climate chief Simon Stiell tells governments "to give a little to get a lot", as many thorny issues remain for ministers to resolve next week
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November 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Iron-enhanced biochar is emerging as a powerful tool for pollution cleanup and sustainable agriculture. New research shows its potential to capture toxins, boost soil health, and support a circular bioeconomy if scaled safely.

tinyurl.com/2btspwwc #ClimateHope #PollutionCleanUp #Bioengineering
New Study Reveals Iron-Powered Biochar’s Potential to Revolutionize
A groundbreaking review published in the leading journal Biochar X has unveiled transformative advances in the modification of biochar using iron, positioning this engineered material as a cornerstone
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November 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Federal cuts under Trump are crippling research on carbon removal and solar-radiation modification—tools scientists say may be essential to meeting climate goals. Undermining climate science today leaves us unprepared for tomorrow.

tinyurl.com/33np9n2u #ClimateScience #ClimateResearch #ClimateData
Trump Is Kneecapping Some of the Boldest Plans to Fight Climate Change
Donald Trump's assault on climate innovation is also affecting scientists researching geoengineering methods like carbon-dioxide removal.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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AI’s growth is driving a hidden surge in global water use, yet public awareness and corporate transparency remain low. Urgent action is needed: better reporting, water-smart tech, and stronger policy.

tinyurl.com/ynnfsss3 #ClimateChange #WaterCrisis #Water #WaterSupply #WaterDemands
Digitalization and climate change are reshaping water management worldwide, according to Ecolab
Digitalization is advancing rapidly across the water sector. Artificial intelligence, digital twins, and sensors are redefining water system management ...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Faith leaders are showing how to talk about climate change. In Rhode Island, Democrats & Republicans met for a respectful, values-based conversation finding common ground on clean air, water & carbon pricing. Attendees left hopeful, but w/o full consensus.

tinyurl.com/yzwfvay6 #Faith #ClimateHope
Creation Care Across the Divide: A Bipartisan Conversation on Climate Change - Blessed Tomorrow
ecoAmerica’s recent study shows that Americans across parties strongly align on clean air, water, energy, and a safe climate for themselves and their children...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2025. The US saw 1.9% rise driven by colder start to the year, increased LNG exports & coal use, & higher energy demand. Yet 35 countries prove it’s possible to cut emissions while growing.

tinyurl.com/22wrna3p #ClimateCrisis #COP30 #Decarbonization
The world’s carbon emissions continue to rise. But 35 countries show progress in cutting carbon
In 2025 the world has fallen short, again, of peaking and reducing its fossil fuel use. But there are many countries on a path to greener energy.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Light pollution is erasing the stars—growing 10% each year. In rural Texas, a remote telescope farm offers a glimpse of what we’re losing and a reminder of what’s worth protecting.

tinyurl.com/z2sn6e2z #LightPollution #ClimateChange #DarkSkies #ClimateJustice #Nature
Light pollution is washing out the night sky. A remote telescope farm helps stargazers bring the cosmos to their screens.
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Over 80% of global disasters are now driven by climate and weather extremes. The Green Technology Book 2025 details how emerging tools, from AI forecasting to resilient infrastructure, are reshaping disaster response and risk reduction.

tinyurl.com/5xu938mr #ClimateCrisis #Adaptation #ClimateTech
Green Technology Book: Solutions for confronting climate disasters - Introduction: The new reality of climate-driven disasters
This edition of the Green Technology Book looks at solutions for confronting climate disasters, highlighting how innovation is transforming disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM