Brian Roewe
@brianroewe.bsky.social
Environment correspondent for National Catholic Reporter, on the EarthBeat.
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BREAKING: COP30 Blue Zone venue is being evacuated after a firealarm was triggered. Smoke visible.
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
BREAKING: COP30 Blue Zone venue is being evacuated after a firealarm was triggered. Smoke visible.
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Archaic procedures and technocratic framing have failed to address the climate crisis for 30 years. Frustration over the lack of progress boiled over into a short occupation of the COP30 negotiation zone on day two of the climate talks in Brazil.
Built to Fail: Rules at UN Climate Talks Favor the Status Quo, Not Progress - Inside Climate News
Experts say stifling bureaucratic procedures that are disconnected from the climate crisis have consistently stalled COP negotiations.
insideclimatenews.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Archaic procedures and technocratic framing have failed to address the climate crisis for 30 years. Frustration over the lack of progress boiled over into a short occupation of the COP30 negotiation zone on day two of the climate talks in Brazil.
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Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise to an all-time high this year, according to a report.
At this rate, it will take the world four years to pass the threshold experts agree would constitute catastrophic warming, the authors said.
At this rate, it will take the world four years to pass the threshold experts agree would constitute catastrophic warming, the authors said.
Despite surging renewables, fossil fuel emissions will hit record this year
Emission-rate increases will accelerate in the U.S. and E.U. but will slow in China and India, according to a report published Wednesday.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise to an all-time high this year, according to a report.
At this rate, it will take the world four years to pass the threshold experts agree would constitute catastrophic warming, the authors said.
At this rate, it will take the world four years to pass the threshold experts agree would constitute catastrophic warming, the authors said.
NEW: The head of Caritas Internationalis, the Catholic Church's global aid network, said the massive scaleback in foreign assistance by the U.S., along with lesser cuts by European nations, signals "the golden age of aid being over."
"We will see millions of people die as a result of these cuts."
"We will see millions of people die as a result of these cuts."
Caritas leader Q&A: 'The golden age of aid' is over
"We're not going to see that money coming back," said Alistair Dutton, Caritas Internationalis secretary general, who spoke with NCR about the ramifications of cuts in funding for international develo...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
NEW: The head of Caritas Internationalis, the Catholic Church's global aid network, said the massive scaleback in foreign assistance by the U.S., along with lesser cuts by European nations, signals "the golden age of aid being over."
"We will see millions of people die as a result of these cuts."
"We will see millions of people die as a result of these cuts."
Last week, two waves of trucks supplied by Catholic Relief Services with tents and other shelter equipment rolled into Gaza.
Following the latest ceasefire, the Catholic development agency has begun to ramp up its work to assist millions of Palestinians recover and rebuild after two years of war.
Following the latest ceasefire, the Catholic development agency has begun to ramp up its work to assist millions of Palestinians recover and rebuild after two years of war.
Amid tenuous ceasefire, Catholic Relief Services restarts aid in Gaza
For CRS, the days since the Oct. 10 ceasefire have focused on reestablishing its networks, reconnecting with its distribution centers and reassessing need after two years of war and near-daily bombard...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Last week, two waves of trucks supplied by Catholic Relief Services with tents and other shelter equipment rolled into Gaza.
Following the latest ceasefire, the Catholic development agency has begun to ramp up its work to assist millions of Palestinians recover and rebuild after two years of war.
Following the latest ceasefire, the Catholic development agency has begun to ramp up its work to assist millions of Palestinians recover and rebuild after two years of war.
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Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major ‘tipping point’
A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs. But it's not too late to save what remains.
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#Coral #Ocean #Environment #Climate #Science
A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs. But it's not too late to save what remains.
grist.org/oceans/coral...
#Coral #Ocean #Environment #Climate #Science
Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major ‘tipping point’
A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs. It's not too late to save what remains.
grist.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major ‘tipping point’
A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs. But it's not too late to save what remains.
grist.org/oceans/coral...
#Coral #Ocean #Environment #Climate #Science
A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs. But it's not too late to save what remains.
grist.org/oceans/coral...
#Coral #Ocean #Environment #Climate #Science
NEW: Ahead of the COP30 climate summit, the Holy See has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the Vatican City-State at least 28% by 2035.
Key to those plans is a 1,000-acre solar farm outside Rome that is set to fully power the Vatican and make it the world’s first carbon-neutral state.
Key to those plans is a 1,000-acre solar farm outside Rome that is set to fully power the Vatican and make it the world’s first carbon-neutral state.
Vatican pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 28%
The Holy See said it will cut its emissions within the Vatican City State by at least 28% by 2035 compared to 2011 levels.
www.ncronline.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
NEW: Ahead of the COP30 climate summit, the Holy See has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the Vatican City-State at least 28% by 2035.
Key to those plans is a 1,000-acre solar farm outside Rome that is set to fully power the Vatican and make it the world’s first carbon-neutral state.
Key to those plans is a 1,000-acre solar farm outside Rome that is set to fully power the Vatican and make it the world’s first carbon-neutral state.
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California governor rejects bill to phase out "forever" chemicals used in cookware, children's products
California governor rejects bill to phase out "forever" chemicals used in cookware, children's products
Gov. Gavin Newsom votoes bill to phase out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with links to cancer.
www.latimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
California governor rejects bill to phase out "forever" chemicals used in cookware, children's products
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As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy.
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
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#Solar #Wind #Climate #Renewables #Energy
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
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#Solar #Wind #Climate #Renewables #Energy
As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two reports published this week.
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October 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy.
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
grist.org/internationa...
#Solar #Wind #Climate #Renewables #Energy
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
grist.org/internationa...
#Solar #Wind #Climate #Renewables #Energy
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Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30 reut.rs/4nTrk1G
Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30
Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping point” in climate-driven ecosystem collapse.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30 reut.rs/4nTrk1G
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My @rns.org column: #PopeLeo embraces Francis’ concerns on #globalwarming and the #environment religionnews.com/2025/10/07/p...
Pope Leo embraces Francis’ concerns on global warming and the environment
(RNS) — ‘The challenges identified in Laudato Si’ are in fact even more relevant today than they were ten years ago.’
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October 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
My @rns.org column: #PopeLeo embraces Francis’ concerns on #globalwarming and the #environment religionnews.com/2025/10/07/p...
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On Wednesday, the Pontiff delivered his first address on climate change at a conference taking place at the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo calling for a “true ecological conversion… that transforms both personal and communal lifestyles.” By @brianroewe.bsky.social
Pope Leo calls for 'true ecological conversion' from words to action on environment
The pope spoke Oct. 1 at the start of a conference marking the 10-year anniversary of Laudato Si', Pope Francis' landmark document that encapsulated church teaching on the environment.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On Wednesday, the Pontiff delivered his first address on climate change at a conference taking place at the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo calling for a “true ecological conversion… that transforms both personal and communal lifestyles.” By @brianroewe.bsky.social
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BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV bluntly called out inequality and indifference to the plight of the poor in the first major teaching document of his pontificate.
Pope Leo blasts elitism, indifference toward poor in first major document
"I am convinced that the preferential choice for the poor is a source of extraordinary renewal both for the church and for society," the pope wrote in Dilexi Te.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV bluntly called out inequality and indifference to the plight of the poor in the first major teaching document of his pontificate.
Two words continually rang out at a Vatican conference marking the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis' socio-environmental encyclical "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home."
Hope and heart.
Attendees saw both as pathways to draw more Catholics to the church's teachings on the environment.
Hope and heart.
Attendees saw both as pathways to draw more Catholics to the church's teachings on the environment.
At Laudato Si' conference, Catholics stress hope, heart to animate church on climate
"In the face of this deepening crisis, how do we dare raise hope? Our answer is this: We do it together," said Yeb Sano, board director for the Laudato Si' Movement.
www.ncronline.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Two words continually rang out at a Vatican conference marking the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis' socio-environmental encyclical "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home."
Hope and heart.
Attendees saw both as pathways to draw more Catholics to the church's teachings on the environment.
Hope and heart.
Attendees saw both as pathways to draw more Catholics to the church's teachings on the environment.
In 2021, Jane Goodall on a Vatican-sponsored webinar said she draws hope for better environmental conservation from young people, science and Pope Francis.
"One of my reasons for hope is Pope Francis, because in that position ... his stand on the environment really has made a big difference."
"One of my reasons for hope is Pope Francis, because in that position ... his stand on the environment really has made a big difference."
Jane Goodall with Vatican cardinal: Human survival depends on biodiversity
A Vatican-sponsored webinar this week paired famed primatologist Jane Goodall with Cardinal Peter Turkson for a conversation about the importance of preserving biodiversity to preserve life on Earth.
www.ncronline.org
October 2, 2025 at 5:57 AM
In 2021, Jane Goodall on a Vatican-sponsored webinar said she draws hope for better environmental conservation from young people, science and Pope Francis.
"One of my reasons for hope is Pope Francis, because in that position ... his stand on the environment really has made a big difference."
"One of my reasons for hope is Pope Francis, because in that position ... his stand on the environment really has made a big difference."
Opening a global church summit to mark the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis' papal letter Laudato Si', Pope Leo XIV affirmed his predecessor's ecological vision while calling on Catholics to ensure creation care does not become a fading trend or fall into tribalism.
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Pope Leo calls for 'true ecological conversion' from words to action on environment
The pope spoke Oct. 1 at the start of a conference marking the 10-year anniversary of Laudato Si', Pope Francis' landmark document that encapsulated church teaching on the environment.
www.ncronline.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Opening a global church summit to mark the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis' papal letter Laudato Si', Pope Leo XIV affirmed his predecessor's ecological vision while calling on Catholics to ensure creation care does not become a fading trend or fall into tribalism.
Story @ncronline.bsky.social
Story @ncronline.bsky.social
Catholic and other faith-based organizations, including the U.S. bishops, submitted nearly 10,000 comments opposing the Trump administration's attempt to revoke the "endangerment finding" that underpins federal regulations on polluting emissions that drive climate change and harm human health.
Thousands of Catholics oppose Trump plan to erase scientific basis for climate regulations
"My Catholic faith compels me to urge you to leave the Endangerment Finding in place," wrote Patricia Sills-Trausch, a staff member at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Catholic and other faith-based organizations, including the U.S. bishops, submitted nearly 10,000 comments opposing the Trump administration's attempt to revoke the "endangerment finding" that underpins federal regulations on polluting emissions that drive climate change and harm human health.
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I wrote about the em dash
Stop AI-Shaming Our Precious, Kindly Em Dashes—Please
Human writers have always used the em dash. In fact, it’s the most human punctuation mark there is.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I wrote about the em dash
"Disappointed but not surprised," said Sr. Patty Johnson in response to nations' failure earlier this month to reach a treaty to reduce pollution from plastics and minimize its related harms to human health and ecosystems from plastics.
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With no treaty to control plastics, concern over harm to people and planet grows
A global treaty to address plastic pollution remains elusive, but Catholic environmental activists remain hopeful for the reduction of this fossil fuel product that harms people and planet.
www.ncronline.org
August 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Disappointed but not surprised," said Sr. Patty Johnson in response to nations' failure earlier this month to reach a treaty to reduce pollution from plastics and minimize its related harms to human health and ecosystems from plastics.
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EarthBeat story for @ncronline.bsky.social
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Nations worked for 11 days to try to complete a landmark treaty.
But they were deadlocked over whether the treaty should reduce exponential growth of plastic production and put global, legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics. https://to.pbs.org/3HBzCv9
But they were deadlocked over whether the treaty should reduce exponential growth of plastic production and put global, legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics. https://to.pbs.org/3HBzCv9
Plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva end without an agreement
Nations worked for 11 days at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis.
to.pbs.org
August 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Nations worked for 11 days to try to complete a landmark treaty.
But they were deadlocked over whether the treaty should reduce exponential growth of plastic production and put global, legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics. https://to.pbs.org/3HBzCv9
But they were deadlocked over whether the treaty should reduce exponential growth of plastic production and put global, legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics. https://to.pbs.org/3HBzCv9
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In its proposal to repeal the EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, the Trump administration included language designed to prevent any effort by states to act on climate. But legal experts expect states won’t give up without a fight.
Will Endangerment Finding Repeal Trigger New State Actions on Climate? - Inside Climate News
The Trump administration included language in its proposal designed to head off new state rules and lawsuits. But legal experts predict years of battle ahead.
insideclimatenews.org
August 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
In its proposal to repeal the EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, the Trump administration included language designed to prevent any effort by states to act on climate. But legal experts expect states won’t give up without a fight.
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In agency after agency, the U.S. government is losing its capacity to measure how American society is functioning, making it much harder to gauge the nature and scale of the problems we are facing and the effectiveness of policies.
(Published April)
(Published April)
Trump’s War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More
By slashing teams that gather critical data, the administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose…
www.propublica.org
August 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
In agency after agency, the U.S. government is losing its capacity to measure how American society is functioning, making it much harder to gauge the nature and scale of the problems we are facing and the effectiveness of policies.
(Published April)
(Published April)
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Volkswagen lured hundreds of seasonal and informal workers to the Amazon in the 1970s and 80s, with the promise of a better life.
But once there, the workers said, they were trapped — geographically isolated, ensnared by debt, sickened by malaria and forced to toil under threat of violence.
But once there, the workers said, they were trapped — geographically isolated, ensnared by debt, sickened by malaria and forced to toil under threat of violence.
Volkswagen kept a dark secret in the Amazon. Then a priest made a call.
Poor laborers were lured to the automaker’s cattle ranch in the Amazon and promised a better life. Brazilian prosecutors say many were enslaved.
wapo.st
July 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Volkswagen lured hundreds of seasonal and informal workers to the Amazon in the 1970s and 80s, with the promise of a better life.
But once there, the workers said, they were trapped — geographically isolated, ensnared by debt, sickened by malaria and forced to toil under threat of violence.
But once there, the workers said, they were trapped — geographically isolated, ensnared by debt, sickened by malaria and forced to toil under threat of violence.
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This EPA research office safeguarded Americans’ health. Trump just eliminated it.
The Office of Research and Development produced the science underpinning regulations on everything from PFAS to pesticides to lead.
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#EPA #Climate #Health #Wellness #Lead #PFAS
The Office of Research and Development produced the science underpinning regulations on everything from PFAS to pesticides to lead.
grist.org/politics/thi...
#EPA #Climate #Health #Wellness #Lead #PFAS
This EPA research office safeguarded Americans' health. Trump just eliminated it.
The Office of Research and Development produced the science underpinning regulations on everything from pesticides to lead.
grist.org
July 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Why is the EPA administrator saying CO2 is "essential for life?" @eroston.bsky.social and I put together a glossary of the administration's climate language and the strategies behind the words
July 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Why is the EPA administrator saying CO2 is "essential for life?" @eroston.bsky.social and I put together a glossary of the administration's climate language and the strategies behind the words