Michele Weldon
@mmweldon.bsky.social
Feminist and passionate environmentalist. Opinions solely her own. #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
diving • hiking • reading • birds • plants
diving • hiking • reading • birds • plants
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I am happy and proud to present our #platformist team effort out in @nature.com!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We examine if, when, and why #Antarctic #ice shelves will no longer be viable, at the latest, due to changes in #atmosphere and #ocean conditions.
A little 🧵 for the experts...
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I am happy and proud to present our #platformist team effort out in @nature.com!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We examine if, when, and why #Antarctic #ice shelves will no longer be viable, at the latest, due to changes in #atmosphere and #ocean conditions.
A little 🧵 for the experts...
1/7
Ocean warming threatens the viability of 60% of Antarctic ice shelves - Nature
The viability of Antarctic ice shelves under low rates and high rates of global warming is modelled to estimate when it will become unfeasible for the ice shelves to maintain their present-day shape.
www.nature.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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I am happy and proud to present our #platformist team effort out in @nature.com!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We examine if, when, and why #Antarctic #ice shelves will no longer be viable, at the latest, due to changes in #atmosphere and #ocean conditions.
A little 🧵 for the experts...
1/7
I am happy and proud to present our #platformist team effort out in @nature.com!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We examine if, when, and why #Antarctic #ice shelves will no longer be viable, at the latest, due to changes in #atmosphere and #ocean conditions.
A little 🧵 for the experts...
1/7
The cost of climate catastrophe
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
How Catastrophe Bonds Can — and Can’t — Help Jamaica Post-Melissa
Melissa is the worst hurricane this year and the first Category 5 storm on record to make landfall in Jamaica. It has now hit Cuba as an “extremely dangerous storm.” Though it will take days to know t...
www.bloomberg.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The cost of climate catastrophe
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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Green sea turtles are making a comeback in the Pacific: nest counts on Australia’s Heron Island have risen, and populations across the Pacific now meet IUCN recovery thresholds, thanks to decades of protection, turtle-safe fishing, and community-led conservation.
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#ShareGoodNewsToo
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Green sea turtle saved from extinction in major conservation victory - Oceanographic
The green sea turtle has been rescued from extinction thanks to forty years of conservation and protection efforts, the IUCN has said.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Green sea turtles are making a comeback in the Pacific: nest counts on Australia’s Heron Island have risen, and populations across the Pacific now meet IUCN recovery thresholds, thanks to decades of protection, turtle-safe fishing, and community-led conservation.
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#ShareGoodNewsToo
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#ShareGoodNewsToo
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Extraordinary testimony of Palestinian journalist Alaa al-Remawi detained without trial in appalling conditions by Israel for 2 years. Among 100s of journalists killed and imprisoned in this indiscriminate war of vengeance in Gaza. From min 29.40 ...https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w172zw8b88dw541
October 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Extraordinary testimony of Palestinian journalist Alaa al-Remawi detained without trial in appalling conditions by Israel for 2 years. Among 100s of journalists killed and imprisoned in this indiscriminate war of vengeance in Gaza. From min 29.40 ...https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w172zw8b88dw541
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Reposted by Michele Weldon
3/3 This is not just data—it’s a call to act.
The climate crisis is here, and Europe must lead with ambition, solidarity, and urgency.
🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2024
The climate crisis is here, and Europe must lead with ambition, solidarity, and urgency.
🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2024
European State of the Climate 2024
climate.copernicus.eu
April 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
3/3 This is not just data—it’s a call to act.
The climate crisis is here, and Europe must lead with ambition, solidarity, and urgency.
🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2024
The climate crisis is here, and Europe must lead with ambition, solidarity, and urgency.
🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2024
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"This is happening at a much faster rate than ever documented in the past… we are much more likely to underestimate the impact of those changes on human society than to overestimate them."
The article opens with this quote from me; and I mean every word of it. Read more:
The article opens with this quote from me; and I mean every word of it. Read more:
Faster than forecast impacts of heating planet wreaking havoc, with record-breaking new heat, rain and ocean temperature extremes.
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Is scientific reticence hindering climate understanding?
The bulk of climate research has tended to underplay worst-case scenarios, preferring cautious projections and scholarly reticence. This reticence is clearly displayed in the work of the IPCC, which c...
thebulletin.org
April 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"This is happening at a much faster rate than ever documented in the past… we are much more likely to underestimate the impact of those changes on human society than to overestimate them."
The article opens with this quote from me; and I mean every word of it. Read more:
The article opens with this quote from me; and I mean every word of it. Read more:
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Globally, data centres are set to make up less than 10% of electricity demand growth to 2030.
But some regions are more affected. Data centres could account for:
▶️ Nearly 50% of demand growth in the US
▶️ Over 50% in Japan
▶️ Up to 20% in Malaysia
👉 iea.li/3Y4rqss
But some regions are more affected. Data centres could account for:
▶️ Nearly 50% of demand growth in the US
▶️ Over 50% in Japan
▶️ Up to 20% in Malaysia
👉 iea.li/3Y4rqss
April 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Globally, data centres are set to make up less than 10% of electricity demand growth to 2030.
But some regions are more affected. Data centres could account for:
▶️ Nearly 50% of demand growth in the US
▶️ Over 50% in Japan
▶️ Up to 20% in Malaysia
👉 iea.li/3Y4rqss
But some regions are more affected. Data centres could account for:
▶️ Nearly 50% of demand growth in the US
▶️ Over 50% in Japan
▶️ Up to 20% in Malaysia
👉 iea.li/3Y4rqss
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The 2024 state of the climate report: a report by leading international scientists on recent trends in planetary vital signs.
(Ignore at your peril.)
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
(Ignore at your peril.)
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
March 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The 2024 state of the climate report: a report by leading international scientists on recent trends in planetary vital signs.
(Ignore at your peril.)
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
(Ignore at your peril.)
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
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Our Global Energy Review 2025 is out now! 🚨
It shows that energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average
This was led by electricity use, with record global temperatures boosting demand for cooling
Explore the report ➡️ iea.li/4kSzztQ
It shows that energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average
This was led by electricity use, with record global temperatures boosting demand for cooling
Explore the report ➡️ iea.li/4kSzztQ
March 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Our Global Energy Review 2025 is out now! 🚨
It shows that energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average
This was led by electricity use, with record global temperatures boosting demand for cooling
Explore the report ➡️ iea.li/4kSzztQ
It shows that energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average
This was led by electricity use, with record global temperatures boosting demand for cooling
Explore the report ➡️ iea.li/4kSzztQ
Do sign @bloomassociation.bsky.social petition to preserve marine protected areas. petitions.bloomassociation.org/fr/protect-mpa
Pour des aires marines VRAIMENT protégées
Les aires marines dites « protégées » ne le sont pas du tout. Il est parfaitement possible d’y extraire des ressources ou d’y pêcher avec des engins tractés qui raclent les fonds marins. Demandez au p...
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March 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Do sign @bloomassociation.bsky.social petition to preserve marine protected areas. petitions.bloomassociation.org/fr/protect-mpa
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"One big anti-net zero argument should be resisted: that renewables have driven sky-high electricity bills that will soar more with Govt plans
"Rather, it’s because the biggest & most variable component of bills is wholesale price that is disproportionately set by gas"
www.ft.com/content/2f25...
"Rather, it’s because the biggest & most variable component of bills is wholesale price that is disproportionately set by gas"
www.ft.com/content/2f25...
Gas, not net zero, has driven up UK power bills
Britain has been unhelpfully exposed to international price shocks
www.ft.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
"One big anti-net zero argument should be resisted: that renewables have driven sky-high electricity bills that will soar more with Govt plans
"Rather, it’s because the biggest & most variable component of bills is wholesale price that is disproportionately set by gas"
www.ft.com/content/2f25...
"Rather, it’s because the biggest & most variable component of bills is wholesale price that is disproportionately set by gas"
www.ft.com/content/2f25...
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🔴The #StateOfClimate report, released today, reveals key climate change indicators again reached record levels in 2024.
Check out the full report: wmo.int/publication-...
Check out the full report: wmo.int/publication-...
March 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🔴The #StateOfClimate report, released today, reveals key climate change indicators again reached record levels in 2024.
Check out the full report: wmo.int/publication-...
Check out the full report: wmo.int/publication-...
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Fake news has become a powerful tool in the hands of the right-wing in the European Parliament.
Since early 2024 two myths have been spread about EU funding of NGOs. They have no substance, but still lay the ground for debate and proposals
Read our article!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/03/f...
Since early 2024 two myths have been spread about EU funding of NGOs. They have no substance, but still lay the ground for debate and proposals
Read our article!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/03/f...
False alarm: fake news and the right fuel attack on NGOs
Documents show the European Commission initiated its attacks on civil society funding due to pressure from right wing MEPs early 2024, even if the institution must have known their arguments were fals...
corporateeurope.org
March 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Fake news has become a powerful tool in the hands of the right-wing in the European Parliament.
Since early 2024 two myths have been spread about EU funding of NGOs. They have no substance, but still lay the ground for debate and proposals
Read our article!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/03/f...
Since early 2024 two myths have been spread about EU funding of NGOs. They have no substance, but still lay the ground for debate and proposals
Read our article!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/03/f...
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What a fantastic essay. Highly recommend.
This is a lovely piece on what's actually wrong with the adolescent bullshit that passes for right wing masculinity and the issue being that there are now so many ways to be a man that it's frightening for some men who would rather not have a choice www.liberalcurrents.com/most-men-don...
Most Men Don't Want To Be Heroes (And That's Okay)
Despite the self-pity of some, there has never been a better time to be a man.
www.liberalcurrents.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
What a fantastic essay. Highly recommend.
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Reposted by Michele Weldon
Trump froze hundreds of millions in annual US funding to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The cuts are expected to deepen food insecurity in multiple regions, aid experts have warned. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/un-f...
The cuts are expected to deepen food insecurity in multiple regions, aid experts have warned. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/un-f...
March 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Trump froze hundreds of millions in annual US funding to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The cuts are expected to deepen food insecurity in multiple regions, aid experts have warned. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/un-f...
The cuts are expected to deepen food insecurity in multiple regions, aid experts have warned. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/un-f...
Yet more horrific news from the current administration.
E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Yet more horrific news from the current administration.
E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
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Reposted by Michele Weldon
Global temperatures have been rising rapidly, with the past five years averaging around 1.4C above preindustrial levels in the @berkeleyearth.org dataset.
This map shows how much warmer the past five years were than the preindustrial period worldwide:
This map shows how much warmer the past five years were than the preindustrial period worldwide:
March 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Global temperatures have been rising rapidly, with the past five years averaging around 1.4C above preindustrial levels in the @berkeleyearth.org dataset.
This map shows how much warmer the past five years were than the preindustrial period worldwide:
This map shows how much warmer the past five years were than the preindustrial period worldwide:
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
Block Donald Trump’s Attempts to Abolish the Department of Education
Public education in this country is under attack. And Trump has already made clear his intentions to undermine public education even further at every turn—including the extreme proposal to completely ...
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March 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
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Trump’s all-out assault on the VA is a complete betrayal of our Veterans.
Mark my word. This is Republicans' plan all along—
Gut the VA, then push to privatize the Department so they can fund tax cuts for billionaires.
And our heroes will pay the price. apnews.com/article/vete...
Mark my word. This is Republicans' plan all along—
Gut the VA, then push to privatize the Department so they can fund tax cuts for billionaires.
And our heroes will pay the price. apnews.com/article/vete...
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency.
apnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Trump’s all-out assault on the VA is a complete betrayal of our Veterans.
Mark my word. This is Republicans' plan all along—
Gut the VA, then push to privatize the Department so they can fund tax cuts for billionaires.
And our heroes will pay the price. apnews.com/article/vete...
Mark my word. This is Republicans' plan all along—
Gut the VA, then push to privatize the Department so they can fund tax cuts for billionaires.
And our heroes will pay the price. apnews.com/article/vete...
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The CDC is preparing for a huge study to investigate—AGAIN—whether vaccines cause autism. We already know that they don’t. This is undoubtedly the work of RFK Jr. The Regime claims they want to cut wasteful spending, but here they are wasting your taxpayer money to chase a conspiracy theory.
March 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The CDC is preparing for a huge study to investigate—AGAIN—whether vaccines cause autism. We already know that they don’t. This is undoubtedly the work of RFK Jr. The Regime claims they want to cut wasteful spending, but here they are wasting your taxpayer money to chase a conspiracy theory.
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Women and girls who have been forced to flee must have access to essential services to ensure their safety, dignity and the support they need to rebuild their lives. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls
March 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Women and girls who have been forced to flee must have access to essential services to ensure their safety, dignity and the support they need to rebuild their lives. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls