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Climate & Accountability Campaigns at the Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org. Your place for rigorous, independent, intersectional climate science. #EnvironmentalJustice always.
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Yesterday at #COP30 the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (#FRLD) launched its first call for funding proposals for responding to climate-induced loss and damage for developing countries. 🧵https://act.ucsusa.org/3LuW4I9
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November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Yesterday at #COP30 the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (#FRLD) launched its first call for funding proposals for responding to climate-induced loss and damage for developing countries. 🧵https://act.ucsusa.org/3LuW4I9
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My father, Ken Saro-Wiwa, died fighting for a clean Nigeria. Thirty years on it’s time to stop sucking on the dirty teat of the oil cash cow | Noo Saro-Wiwa
My father, Ken Saro-Wiwa, died fighting for a clean Nigeria. Thirty years on it’s time to stop sucking on the dirty teat of the oil cash cow | Noo Saro-Wiwa
In 1995, as one of the Ogoni Nine, he was hanged after protesting against Shell’s oil pollution. With education and a move towards renewable energy, we can honour his legacy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
My father, Ken Saro-Wiwa, died fighting for a clean Nigeria. Thirty years on it’s time to stop sucking on the dirty teat of the oil cash cow | Noo Saro-Wiwa
As #COP30 kicks off in Belém, you can follow along with UCS experts in our blog series. We're tracking key issues including emissions reduction commitments from countries, adaptation, climate finance, safeguarding biodiversity, undue fossil fuel influence, the latest climate science, and more.
COP30
A blog on science, solutions, and justice
blog.ucs.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As #COP30 kicks off in Belém, you can follow along with UCS experts in our blog series. We're tracking key issues including emissions reduction commitments from countries, adaptation, climate finance, safeguarding biodiversity, undue fossil fuel influence, the latest climate science, and more.
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Delta Merner takes us inside the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plenary meeting last month in Lima, Peru. That distinction matters because in a plenary (vs expert meeting) it’s the political dynamics that often shape outcomes, and that was evident throughout the week.
Reflections from the IPCC Plenary in Lima on the Road to COP30
Seeing this level of gridlock raises concerns about what lies ahead, especially as we approach COP30 in Belém, where the stakes for global cooperation will be far higher.
blog.ucs.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Delta Merner takes us inside the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plenary meeting last month in Lima, Peru. That distinction matters because in a plenary (vs expert meeting) it’s the political dynamics that often shape outcomes, and that was evident throughout the week.
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¿Recuerdas la primera vez vez que escuchaste que el planeta se está calentando por la acción humana? ¿O recién te estás enterando? Las compañías de combustibles fósiles lo supieron hace 70 años… e hicieron lo posible para evitar que tú lo supieras.
Conoce más en la 2da parte de nuestro podcast:
Conoce más en la 2da parte de nuestro podcast:
El crimen del siglo-2ª parte
Un explosivo informe de UCS llamado "Décadas de engaños" revela pruebas documentadas de lo que podría llamarse…el crimen del siglo.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
¿Recuerdas la primera vez vez que escuchaste que el planeta se está calentando por la acción humana? ¿O recién te estás enterando? Las compañías de combustibles fósiles lo supieron hace 70 años… e hicieron lo posible para evitar que tú lo supieras.
Conoce más en la 2da parte de nuestro podcast:
Conoce más en la 2da parte de nuestro podcast:
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For Los Angeles County families living with disabilities, the Eaton Fire is a continuing trauma.
For Many Disabled Fire Victims in Los Angeles, a Continuing Trauma - Inside Climate News
“Inflammation from these exposures is not just about cancer or asthma,” says one advocate for disabled people. “It’s neurological, it’s everything.”
insideclimatenews.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
For Los Angeles County families living with disabilities, the Eaton Fire is a continuing trauma.
From Dr. Rachel Cleetus: "Humans still have agency over this dire problem we have caused... The choices our political leaders make now — including at #COP30 — will determine the future we leave to our children and grandchildren... Global cooperation is absolutely essential to solve this challenge."
Brazil Hosts COP30 Climate Talks, with the World in Danger of Breaching 1.5°C
Nations will soon be gathering in Belém, Brazil for the annual UN climate “conference of the parties”—COP30—against a backdrop of incredibly challenging geopolitical and climate realities. Grossly ins...
blog.ucs.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
From Dr. Rachel Cleetus: "Humans still have agency over this dire problem we have caused... The choices our political leaders make now — including at #COP30 — will determine the future we leave to our children and grandchildren... Global cooperation is absolutely essential to solve this challenge."
New research from the #KickBigPollutersOut coalition exposes that around 5,350 fossil fuel lobbyists were given access to UN climate summits over the past 4 years, representing at least 859 fossil fuel organizations including trade groups, foundations, and 180 oil, gas and coal companies.
How thousands of fossil fuel lobbyists got access to UN climate talks – and then kept drilling
Exclusive: Research shows oil, gas and coal firms’ unprecedented access to Cop26-29, blocking urgent climate action
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
New research from the #KickBigPollutersOut coalition exposes that around 5,350 fossil fuel lobbyists were given access to UN climate summits over the past 4 years, representing at least 859 fossil fuel organizations including trade groups, foundations, and 180 oil, gas and coal companies.
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While the reality of overshoot is daunting, we cannot allow it to be paralyzing. Our collective choices now can still shape the future. Read more: blog.ucs.org/carly-philli...
We’re on Track to Overshoot 1.5°C of Global Warming: Why Does That Matter?
Not unexpected, still devastating: Carly explores the consequences of failing to limit global warming.
blog.ucs.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
While the reality of overshoot is daunting, we cannot allow it to be paralyzing. Our collective choices now can still shape the future. Read more: blog.ucs.org/carly-philli...
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ExxonMobil's new lawsuit against California’s agenda-setting climate disclosure laws underscores what decades of investigation and litigation have shown: they will go to nearly any length to avoid accountability for their role in the climate crisis. blog.ucs.org/laura-peters...
WTH, XOM? ExxonMobil Again Sues to Dodge Accountability
Large fossil fuel and cement companies are responsible for the vast majority of the emissions that science shows are driving changes in the earth’s climate.
blog.ucs.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
ExxonMobil's new lawsuit against California’s agenda-setting climate disclosure laws underscores what decades of investigation and litigation have shown: they will go to nearly any length to avoid accountability for their role in the climate crisis. blog.ucs.org/laura-peters...
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Join us for the Insure Our Communities Town Hall
📅 Sat 11/15
📍 Long Island City, NY
We’ll talk about how the IOC Act protects NY from skyrocketing insurance costs, ends racist “bluelining,” + holds insurers accountable for fueling the climate crisis.
👉 tinyurl.com/Nov15-IOCTow...
📅 Sat 11/15
📍 Long Island City, NY
We’ll talk about how the IOC Act protects NY from skyrocketing insurance costs, ends racist “bluelining,” + holds insurers accountable for fueling the climate crisis.
👉 tinyurl.com/Nov15-IOCTow...
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Join us for the Insure Our Communities Town Hall
📅 Sat 11/15
📍 Long Island City, NY
We’ll talk about how the IOC Act protects NY from skyrocketing insurance costs, ends racist “bluelining,” + holds insurers accountable for fueling the climate crisis.
👉 tinyurl.com/Nov15-IOCTow...
📅 Sat 11/15
📍 Long Island City, NY
We’ll talk about how the IOC Act protects NY from skyrocketing insurance costs, ends racist “bluelining,” + holds insurers accountable for fueling the climate crisis.
👉 tinyurl.com/Nov15-IOCTow...
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Exxon is — again — asking the Supreme Court to help the oil giant escape trials over its climate lies.
Several justices have "past or present financial or familial ties to the oil industry that could raise questions about their impartiality," @hannahstoryb.bsky.social reports in @prospect.org.
Several justices have "past or present financial or familial ties to the oil industry that could raise questions about their impartiality," @hannahstoryb.bsky.social reports in @prospect.org.
Exxon’s Latest Supreme Court Hail Mary - The American Prospect
Oil companies insist that if cases are allowed to proceed, it could have major ramifications for the future of their industry. Will a Supreme Court willing to grant Trump immunity for his crimes do th...
prospect.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Exxon is — again — asking the Supreme Court to help the oil giant escape trials over its climate lies.
Several justices have "past or present financial or familial ties to the oil industry that could raise questions about their impartiality," @hannahstoryb.bsky.social reports in @prospect.org.
Several justices have "past or present financial or familial ties to the oil industry that could raise questions about their impartiality," @hannahstoryb.bsky.social reports in @prospect.org.
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NEW in @prospect.org from @hannahstoryb.bsky.social: as Exxon once again seeks the help of the Supreme Court to avoid being held accountable for decades of climate deception, Alito isn't the only justice whose oily ties and inconsistent recusals raise serious ethics questions.
Exxon’s Latest Supreme Court Hail Mary - The American Prospect
Oil companies insist that if cases are allowed to proceed, it could have major ramifications for the future of their industry. Will a Supreme Court willing to grant Trump immunity for his crimes do th...
prospect.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
NEW in @prospect.org from @hannahstoryb.bsky.social: as Exxon once again seeks the help of the Supreme Court to avoid being held accountable for decades of climate deception, Alito isn't the only justice whose oily ties and inconsistent recusals raise serious ethics questions.
New from Laura Peterson: "The company’s new lawsuit against CA’s agenda-setting climate disclosure laws underscores what decades of investigation & litigation have shown: ExxonMobil will go to nearly any length to avoid accountability for its role in the climate crisis." #ClimateAccountability
WTH, XOM? ExxonMobil Again Sues to Dodge Accountability
Large fossil fuel and cement companies are responsible for the vast majority of the emissions that science shows are driving changes in the earth’s climate.
blog.ucs.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
New from Laura Peterson: "The company’s new lawsuit against CA’s agenda-setting climate disclosure laws underscores what decades of investigation & litigation have shown: ExxonMobil will go to nearly any length to avoid accountability for its role in the climate crisis." #ClimateAccountability
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No one should have to choose between groceries, medicine, or heat this winter.
Call Gov. Beshear TODAY and tell him to put an immediate moratorium on utility disconnections during the government shutdown. 502-564-2611.
Learn more: buff.ly/vMsTno7
Call Gov. Beshear TODAY and tell him to put an immediate moratorium on utility disconnections during the government shutdown. 502-564-2611.
Learn more: buff.ly/vMsTno7
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
No one should have to choose between groceries, medicine, or heat this winter.
Call Gov. Beshear TODAY and tell him to put an immediate moratorium on utility disconnections during the government shutdown. 502-564-2611.
Learn more: buff.ly/vMsTno7
Call Gov. Beshear TODAY and tell him to put an immediate moratorium on utility disconnections during the government shutdown. 502-564-2611.
Learn more: buff.ly/vMsTno7
Advocates in New Zealand secured a public apology from Z Energy after legal action. The petroleum retailer took out full-page ads in newspapers apologizing for "any confusion" caused by a greenwashing 2022 PR campaign that misrepresented its focus on alternative fuels & emissions reductions.
Z Energy apologises for 2022 ad campaign after legal action
Consumer and two environmental groups took legal action claiming the campaign was misleading and greenwashing.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Advocates in New Zealand secured a public apology from Z Energy after legal action. The petroleum retailer took out full-page ads in newspapers apologizing for "any confusion" caused by a greenwashing 2022 PR campaign that misrepresented its focus on alternative fuels & emissions reductions.
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As the fossil fuel industry and its political allies ramp up attempts to shut down climate liability initiatives in the U.S., large carbon-emitting companies are facing mounting legal claims in Europe from individuals on the frontlines of the worsening climate crisis.
Climate Disaster Survivors in the Global South Take Legal Action Against European Carbon Majors - Inside Climate News
New cases seeking compensation for loss and damage have been launched against fossil fuel and cement companies in the U.K. and Germany on behalf of people in the Philippines and Pakistan who suffered ...
insideclimatenews.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As the fossil fuel industry and its political allies ramp up attempts to shut down climate liability initiatives in the U.S., large carbon-emitting companies are facing mounting legal claims in Europe from individuals on the frontlines of the worsening climate crisis.
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Another killer episode in @amywestervelt.bsky.social's @drilledmedia.bsky.social series on the World of Obstruction
@geoffdembicki.bsky.social, Kert Davies of @climateintegrity.org & @krekberg.bsky.social discuss why & how the fossil fuel industry's been so effective at sabotaging climate action
@geoffdembicki.bsky.social, Kert Davies of @climateintegrity.org & @krekberg.bsky.social discuss why & how the fossil fuel industry's been so effective at sabotaging climate action
October 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Another killer episode in @amywestervelt.bsky.social's @drilledmedia.bsky.social series on the World of Obstruction
@geoffdembicki.bsky.social, Kert Davies of @climateintegrity.org & @krekberg.bsky.social discuss why & how the fossil fuel industry's been so effective at sabotaging climate action
@geoffdembicki.bsky.social, Kert Davies of @climateintegrity.org & @krekberg.bsky.social discuss why & how the fossil fuel industry's been so effective at sabotaging climate action
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It's finally here! 100+ scholars, global scope, practical insights. “Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment” shows how organized interests stall policy—and how governance can respond.
Open access available now! Or order for paperback and hardcover. cssn.org/wp-content/u...
Open access available now! Or order for paperback and hardcover. cssn.org/wp-content/u...
October 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's finally here! 100+ scholars, global scope, practical insights. “Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment” shows how organized interests stall policy—and how governance can respond.
Open access available now! Or order for paperback and hardcover. cssn.org/wp-content/u...
Open access available now! Or order for paperback and hardcover. cssn.org/wp-content/u...
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California students see Climate Superfund legislation as one fix to climate change — and walked out of school to fight for the policy.
Big Oil should help foot the bill for lost school time, students say
Worried about the impact of climate change, students are rallying around ‘climate superfund’ legislation that would put oil companies on the hook for disrupted learning and damage to school buildings.
hechingerreport.org
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
California students see Climate Superfund legislation as one fix to climate change — and walked out of school to fight for the policy.
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 hurricane with 185 mph sustained winds. It will tie the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Atlantic recorded history based on central pressure. Follow the latest forecast here: www.hurricanes.gov
October 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 hurricane with 185 mph sustained winds. It will tie the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Atlantic recorded history based on central pressure. Follow the latest forecast here: www.hurricanes.gov
"Let’s not forget that there are those to hold accountable for disasters like this: the policymakers and fossil fuel companies who have long obstructed climate action, lied about climate science, and left communities to face the destruction of extreme disasters."
Hurricane Melissa Is a Monster Climate Change-Fueled Hurricane: Here’s What to Know
This is the third Category 5 hurricane this year.
blog.ucs.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"Let’s not forget that there are those to hold accountable for disasters like this: the policymakers and fossil fuel companies who have long obstructed climate action, lied about climate science, and left communities to face the destruction of extreme disasters."
Hurricane Melissa is currently headed towards the Caribbean islands of Jamaica and Cuba after undergoing extremely rapid intensification over the weekend to reach peak intensity and Category 5 status.
October 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hurricane Melissa is currently headed towards the Caribbean islands of Jamaica and Cuba after undergoing extremely rapid intensification over the weekend to reach peak intensity and Category 5 status.
#Melissa is slowly continuing its journey across the Caribbean Sea and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow and reach major hurricane strength by Sunday, posing a significant threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. For the latest, check out www.hurricanes.gov.
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
#Melissa is slowly continuing its journey across the Caribbean Sea and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow and reach major hurricane strength by Sunday, posing a significant threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. For the latest, check out www.hurricanes.gov.
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NUEVO ANALISIS: UCS halla que en 2024 casi todas las personas que viven en vivienda asequible sufrieron alertas de calor durante varios días o semanas al año, y que los hogares encabezados por personas de color se enfrentan a riesgos desproporcionadamente altos.
Colliding Crises
Across the US, the housing crisis and climate change-fueled extreme heat are increasingly colliding.
www.ucs.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
NUEVO ANALISIS: UCS halla que en 2024 casi todas las personas que viven en vivienda asequible sufrieron alertas de calor durante varios días o semanas al año, y que los hogares encabezados por personas de color se enfrentan a riesgos desproporcionadamente altos.