"Over the past decade, weather-related disasters have caused some 250 million internal displacements – equivalent to over 67,000 displacements per day. This represents a 10 per cent increase compared to the ten-year average
through the end of 2023." www.unhcr.org/media/no-esc...
through the end of 2023." www.unhcr.org/media/no-esc...
No Escape II – The way forward | UNHCR
www.unhcr.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"Over the past decade, weather-related disasters have caused some 250 million internal displacements – equivalent to over 67,000 displacements per day. This represents a 10 per cent increase compared to the ten-year average
through the end of 2023." www.unhcr.org/media/no-esc...
through the end of 2023." www.unhcr.org/media/no-esc...
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Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
"Civil society is Europe’s early-warning system, evidence engine, accountability safeguard and bridge between institutions and people." euobserver.com/eu-political...
What happens after Europe's NGOs are dismantled?
What does Europe look like when independent civil society is silenced, sidelined or slowly starved out of existence? This is not dystopian fiction. It is the logical end-point of a trend already visib...
euobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
"Civil society is Europe’s early-warning system, evidence engine, accountability safeguard and bridge between institutions and people." euobserver.com/eu-political...
"His argument that we should align all funding to current “data-based analysis” of improvements in human welfare, while it might sound rational, introduces in the face of systemic change a profound irrationality, prompting us to ignore the greatest threats." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"His argument that we should align all funding to current “data-based analysis” of improvements in human welfare, while it might sound rational, introduces in the face of systemic change a profound irrationality, prompting us to ignore the greatest threats." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“This decade of self-regulation has been a political choice — not a technical failure. If we want to deliver on the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework, governments must move from paper promises to enforceable rules.” www.ran.org/press-releas...
New Report Exposes How Global Banks and Investors Are Still “Banking on Biodiversity Collapse” — Coalition Calls for Financial Regulation to Halt Deforestation - Rainforest Action Network
São Paulo, Brazil – As world leaders will soon convene in Brazil for COP30, a new report from the Forests & Finance Coalition reveals that finance for sectors driving tropical...
www.ran.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“This decade of self-regulation has been a political choice — not a technical failure. If we want to deliver on the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework, governments must move from paper promises to enforceable rules.” www.ran.org/press-releas...
"Legally, morally and politically, the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C limit stands. It now acts as a North Star, guiding ambition and action for the world to avoid long-term overshoot of 1.5ºC and the catastrophic impacts this would entail." climateanalytics.org/publications...
Rescuing 1.5°C: new evidence on the highest possible ambition to…
This study shows that, even after years of insufficient action, the world can still return to well below 1.5°C of warming this century if countries pursue the “highest possible ambition” in climate ac...
climateanalytics.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
"Legally, morally and politically, the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C limit stands. It now acts as a North Star, guiding ambition and action for the world to avoid long-term overshoot of 1.5ºC and the catastrophic impacts this would entail." climateanalytics.org/publications...
"comprehensive spatial analysis of extractive threats and Indigenous-led solutions across four key tropical regions: the Amazon, Congo Region, Indonesia, and Mesoamerica." earth-insight.org/report/iplc-...
Indigenous Peoples' Territories and Local Communities on the Frontlines
earth-insight.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
"comprehensive spatial analysis of extractive threats and Indigenous-led solutions across four key tropical regions: the Amazon, Congo Region, Indonesia, and Mesoamerica." earth-insight.org/report/iplc-...
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Gates' subtle anti-renewables messaging, possibly related to his investments in small modular nuclear reactors, was well known, but this is next level: financially supporting a guy whose core business it is to argue for less climate action.
“Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg" by Rei Takver for @desmog.com:
www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg
Tax records reveal that the billionaire’s foundation has donated for years to Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Center.
www.desmog.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Gates' subtle anti-renewables messaging, possibly related to his investments in small modular nuclear reactors, was well known, but this is next level: financially supporting a guy whose core business it is to argue for less climate action.
"comprehensive spatial analysis of extractive threats and Indigenous-led solutions across four key tropical regions: the Amazon, Congo Region, Indonesia, and Mesoamerica." earth-insight.org/report/iplc-...
Indigenous Peoples' Territories and Local Communities on the Frontlines
earth-insight.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
"comprehensive spatial analysis of extractive threats and Indigenous-led solutions across four key tropical regions: the Amazon, Congo Region, Indonesia, and Mesoamerica." earth-insight.org/report/iplc-...
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🔴 NEW - The real aim of Farage’s big speech on the economy
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The real aim of Farage’s big speech on the economy
Farage’s ulterior motive...
writesbright.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🔴 NEW - The real aim of Farage’s big speech on the economy
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“nature unfolds along particular patterns and pulses, and the task of the human being is to understand what it means to align to this inherent pattern.” gaiafoundation.org/the-law-lies...
The Law Lies in the Land: An Earth Jurisprudence Update - Gaia Foundation
Every other month we collate Earth-centred inspiration from around the world; if you would like to receive updates like the below straight to your inbox, sign up here. Greetings Friends,... Read Mor...
gaiafoundation.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“nature unfolds along particular patterns and pulses, and the task of the human being is to understand what it means to align to this inherent pattern.” gaiafoundation.org/the-law-lies...
“U.S. pressure created an atmosphere of fear, which in turn created chaos that ultimately led to the adoption to be delayed” www.politico.eu/article/us-a...
US accused of threatening EU diplomats during bid to kill green shipping rules
Negotiators at shipping talks in London were told both they and their countries could be punished unless they voted with the U.S.
www.politico.eu
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
“U.S. pressure created an atmosphere of fear, which in turn created chaos that ultimately led to the adoption to be delayed” www.politico.eu/article/us-a...
"Reparations here must be understood as return, not relief—a return of agency, of ecological autonomy, and of resources stolen... It’s about rebalancing a planetary economy that still routes wealth northward while the geopolitical south literally sinks." amahraspence.substack.com/p/land-we-lo...
Land We Love: Return Not Relief
Jamaica, Katrina and the Climate Reckoning We Must Face
amahraspence.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 AM
"Reparations here must be understood as return, not relief—a return of agency, of ecological autonomy, and of resources stolen... It’s about rebalancing a planetary economy that still routes wealth northward while the geopolitical south literally sinks." amahraspence.substack.com/p/land-we-lo...
Mammal- and bird-mediated energy flows in sub-Saharan Africa "have decreased by more than one-third. ... Functions performed by megafauna in particular have collapsed outside protected areas." www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Energy flows reveal declining ecosystem functions by animals across Africa - Nature
An ecosystem energetics approach, quantifying trophic energy flows across species, offers a unified framework for linking animal biodiversity loss to changes in ecosystem function and Earth system pro...
www.nature.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Mammal- and bird-mediated energy flows in sub-Saharan Africa "have decreased by more than one-third. ... Functions performed by megafauna in particular have collapsed outside protected areas." www.nature.com/articles/s41...
“The resolution on polar fuels adopted by the Nordic Council this week should spur nordic governments to take the lead on action with IMO Member States to urgently protect the Arctic from the impacts of shipping emissions – in particular black carbon” cleanarctic.org/2025/10/30/n...
Nordic Council Backs Polar Fuels Action by Governments to Cut Arctic Black Carbon Emissions at UN Shipping Body
The Clean Arctic Alliance today welcomed adoption by the Nordic Council of a resolution on polar fuels (see notes below for definition of polar fuels) which calls on Nordic governments to create and i...
cleanarctic.org
November 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
“The resolution on polar fuels adopted by the Nordic Council this week should spur nordic governments to take the lead on action with IMO Member States to urgently protect the Arctic from the impacts of shipping emissions – in particular black carbon” cleanarctic.org/2025/10/30/n...
Two jobs at Environmental Funders Network: mailchi.mp/greenfunders...
We’re hiring! Two new roles are now live
mailchi.mp
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Two jobs at Environmental Funders Network: mailchi.mp/greenfunders...
"alongside the urgent need for profound reform in the VCM and stringent eligibility criteria..., a just transition must more thoroughly recognise the ownership and decision-making authority of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in climate mitigation activities." landmatrix.org/resources/an...
landmatrix.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"alongside the urgent need for profound reform in the VCM and stringent eligibility criteria..., a just transition must more thoroughly recognise the ownership and decision-making authority of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in climate mitigation activities." landmatrix.org/resources/an...
“Rapidly phasing out fossil fuels in favour of clean renewable energy and efficient energy use remains the most powerful lever to slow climate change and protect lives.” www.who.int/news/item/29...
Climate inaction is claiming millions of lives every year, warns new Lancet Countdown report
WHO and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognized as the most powerful driver of climate action, as a new global report released today warns that continued ove...
www.who.int
October 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
“Rapidly phasing out fossil fuels in favour of clean renewable energy and efficient energy use remains the most powerful lever to slow climate change and protect lives.” www.who.int/news/item/29...
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NEW on 🔍 Deregulation Watch 🔎
Under pressure from the #Hydrogen lobby, EU Commission agrees to review its rules on producing #greenhydrogen 2 years earlier than planned. Industry wants sustainability criteria weakened... Expect more fossil gas consumption.
corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
Under pressure from the #Hydrogen lobby, EU Commission agrees to review its rules on producing #greenhydrogen 2 years earlier than planned. Industry wants sustainability criteria weakened... Expect more fossil gas consumption.
corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
October 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
NEW on 🔍 Deregulation Watch 🔎
Under pressure from the #Hydrogen lobby, EU Commission agrees to review its rules on producing #greenhydrogen 2 years earlier than planned. Industry wants sustainability criteria weakened... Expect more fossil gas consumption.
corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
Under pressure from the #Hydrogen lobby, EU Commission agrees to review its rules on producing #greenhydrogen 2 years earlier than planned. Industry wants sustainability criteria weakened... Expect more fossil gas consumption.
corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
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Trump keeps turning to the right-wing Capital Research Center for nonprofits to attack. These are the environmental organizations in its crosshairs.
Their alleged violation? Supporting civil disobedience. 1/
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alleenbrown.ghost.io
October 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Trump keeps turning to the right-wing Capital Research Center for nonprofits to attack. These are the environmental organizations in its crosshairs.
Their alleged violation? Supporting civil disobedience. 1/
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“The prevailing assumption is that the world has closed off pathways above 3°C warming – but in fact we could be derailed by vicious cycles in societies & nature. Catastrophic environmental change is still very much on the table“ - @jamesgdyke.info Assistant Director of @gsiexeter.bsky.social
‘Derailment’ warning as world faces threats to its ability to act on climate change
The worsening consequences of the climate crisis could fatally “derail” climate action, researchers have warned. With global warming breaching 1.5°C – and Earth system tipping points, such as the wide...
news.exeter.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
“The prevailing assumption is that the world has closed off pathways above 3°C warming – but in fact we could be derailed by vicious cycles in societies & nature. Catastrophic environmental change is still very much on the table“ - @jamesgdyke.info Assistant Director of @gsiexeter.bsky.social
"This report is a call-to-action to the climate change advocates, the funders, the politicians doing the hard work to green our economic models and incentives, to ensure their work effectively counters what our opponents are doing now, not six years ago."
counterhate.com/research/new...
counterhate.com/research/new...
The New Climate Denial
CCDH’s innovative AI-powered research shows New Climate Denial narratives are taking over traditional climate denial.
counterhate.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"This report is a call-to-action to the climate change advocates, the funders, the politicians doing the hard work to green our economic models and incentives, to ensure their work effectively counters what our opponents are doing now, not six years ago."
counterhate.com/research/new...
counterhate.com/research/new...
"Through choices in policy, investment, education, and care for one another and the Earth, we can still create a turning point. It begins by embracing our shared humanity and recognizing the profound interconnectedness of all life on the planet." academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer
academic.oup.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Through choices in policy, investment, education, and care for one another and the Earth, we can still create a turning point. It begins by embracing our shared humanity and recognizing the profound interconnectedness of all life on the planet." academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...