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The 2025 U.N. climate conference, COP30, will run from Nov. 10-21 in Belém, Brazil, and is expected to host the largest participation of Indigenous peoples in the conference series’ history, with more than 3,000 Indigenous delegates registered.
Mongabay spoke with some about their objectives.
Mongabay spoke with some about their objectives.
Indigenous delegates prepare for COP30 with focus on justice, land and finance
As the Brazilian city of Belém prepares for this year’s U.N. climate conference, COP30, Indigenous leaders worldwide say they’re getting ready to have their demands addressed. Dubbed the “nature COP”…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The 2025 U.N. climate conference, COP30, will run from Nov. 10-21 in Belém, Brazil, and is expected to host the largest participation of Indigenous peoples in the conference series’ history, with more than 3,000 Indigenous delegates registered.
Mongabay spoke with some about their objectives.
Mongabay spoke with some about their objectives.
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After journeying for weeks from a glacier in the Andes to Brazil’s tropical coast, a boat carrying dozens of Indigenous leaders docked in Belem to attend the COP30 climate summit.
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
After journeying for weeks from a glacier in the Andes to Brazil’s tropical coast, a boat carrying dozens of Indigenous leaders docked in Belem to attend the COP30 climate summit.
"For the first time in years, New York’s environmental justice advocates say they’ll be working with the city’s government—rather than against it."
@insideclimatenews.org's article on the relationship between Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of NYC, and the city's environmental justice advocates.
@insideclimatenews.org's article on the relationship between Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of NYC, and the city's environmental justice advocates.
New York Climate Advocates Celebrate Mamdani’s Victory, Prepare to Hold Him Accountable - Inside Climate News
For the first time in years, New York’s environmental justice advocates say they’ll be working with the city’s government—rather than against it.
insideclimatenews.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"For the first time in years, New York’s environmental justice advocates say they’ll be working with the city’s government—rather than against it."
@insideclimatenews.org's article on the relationship between Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of NYC, and the city's environmental justice advocates.
@insideclimatenews.org's article on the relationship between Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of NYC, and the city's environmental justice advocates.
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We know solar power and sheep grazing work well together. What about cattle?
Can Cows and Solar Power Coexist? We’re About to Find Out - Inside Climate News
Solar companies have figured out how to mix sheep grazing and power production. This company is about to make a push to do it with cows, with huge growth potential.
insideclimatenews.org
November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
We know solar power and sheep grazing work well together. What about cattle?
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Maine and Connecticut both want to achieve 100% clean power by 2040 — so they’re exploring a collaboration to get the job done faster.
Connecticut and Maine team up to fast-track renewables
The two states will jointly consider clean-energy projects, a model that could help more installations qualify for federal incentives before they expire.
www.canarymedia.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Maine and Connecticut both want to achieve 100% clean power by 2040 — so they’re exploring a collaboration to get the job done faster.
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See the interactive data & explore what the future looks like for your favorite marathon ⤵️ app.climatecentral.org/dataviz/mara...
See the interactive data & explore what the future looks like for your favorite marathon ⤵️ app.climatecentral.org/dataviz/mara...
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Entire coastal and island communities are being displaced and destroyed as a result of climate disasters.
This will continue to be the case for as long as oil and gas corporations are allowed to persist in their destruction. The least they can do is foot the bill.
#MakePollutersPay
This will continue to be the case for as long as oil and gas corporations are allowed to persist in their destruction. The least they can do is foot the bill.
#MakePollutersPay
How do you move a village? Residents of France’s last outpost in North America try to outrun the sea
As rising tides eat away at the Saint-Pierre and Miquelon archipelago off Canada, plans to move the historic village to higher ground have divided residents
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Entire coastal and island communities are being displaced and destroyed as a result of climate disasters.
This will continue to be the case for as long as oil and gas corporations are allowed to persist in their destruction. The least they can do is foot the bill.
#MakePollutersPay
This will continue to be the case for as long as oil and gas corporations are allowed to persist in their destruction. The least they can do is foot the bill.
#MakePollutersPay
"Of 221 global marathon races analyzed, 86% will see a decline in odds of optimal running conditions by 2045, including all seven World Marathon Majors, a new Climate Central analysis concluded."
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Climate Change Decreasing Odds of Optimal Marathon Conditions
A new study of 221 marathons shows that the optimal running conditions are becoming less common as the planet heats up.
earth.org
November 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Of 221 global marathon races analyzed, 86% will see a decline in odds of optimal running conditions by 2045, including all seven World Marathon Majors, a new Climate Central analysis concluded."
words by @martinaigini.bsky.social @earthorg.bsky.social
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@wck.org is raising funds to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa by providing food, water, and other essentials. Please support and donate!
Support and learn more here: donate.wck.org/team/781828
#HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #ClimateCrisis
Support and learn more here: donate.wck.org/team/781828
#HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #ClimateCrisis
In Jamaica, few foods bring people together like a patty. After Hurricane Melissa, WCK teams, with Chef Corps members Brian & Mathieu & local volunteers, delivered thousands of patties from our restaurant partner Mother’s across Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. Andrew & Kingston.
#ChefsForJamaica
#ChefsForJamaica
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
@wck.org is raising funds to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa by providing food, water, and other essentials. Please support and donate!
Support and learn more here: donate.wck.org/team/781828
#HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #ClimateCrisis
Support and learn more here: donate.wck.org/team/781828
#HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #ClimateCrisis
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The burning of fossil fuels reached a new record last year.
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
Humanity is on path toward 'climate chaos,' scientists warn
Global use of fossil fuels rose to a new record last year, releasing even more greenhouse gases. Humanity is 'hurtling toward climate chaos,' scientists warn.
www.latimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The burning of fossil fuels reached a new record last year.
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
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Scientists have a dire new warning about the state of the planet.
Recent climatic developments "mark the beginning of a grim new chapter for life on Earth," but it's not too late for radical action.
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#Science #Climate #Antarctica #Nature #Environment
Recent climatic developments "mark the beginning of a grim new chapter for life on Earth," but it's not too late for radical action.
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#Science #Climate #Antarctica #Nature #Environment
Scientists have a dire new warning about the state of the planet
Recent climatic developments "mark the beginning of a grim new chapter for life on Earth," but it's not too late for radical action.
grist.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Scientists have a dire new warning about the state of the planet.
Recent climatic developments "mark the beginning of a grim new chapter for life on Earth," but it's not too late for radical action.
grist.org/climate/scie...
#Science #Climate #Antarctica #Nature #Environment
Recent climatic developments "mark the beginning of a grim new chapter for life on Earth," but it's not too late for radical action.
grist.org/climate/scie...
#Science #Climate #Antarctica #Nature #Environment
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"The warm waters that fueled its intensification were 500 to 700 times more likely as a result of climate change."
Hurricane Melissa is being supercharged by abnormally warm ocean temperatures.
This is not normal. This is what a climate crisis looks like.
Hurricane Melissa is being supercharged by abnormally warm ocean temperatures.
This is not normal. This is what a climate crisis looks like.
Why Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever
The monster hurricane pummelling Jamaica is powered by abnormal sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean, which were made at least 500 times more likely by global warming
www.newscientist.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"The warm waters that fueled its intensification were 500 to 700 times more likely as a result of climate change."
Hurricane Melissa is being supercharged by abnormally warm ocean temperatures.
This is not normal. This is what a climate crisis looks like.
Hurricane Melissa is being supercharged by abnormally warm ocean temperatures.
This is not normal. This is what a climate crisis looks like.
ARTICLE | 'The Dung Beetles Saving British Farming'
"As a fresh cow pat plops onto British farmland, a microscopic drama begins to unfold. Dung beetles, “nature’s engineers”, fly to the scene, sniffing it out with their antennae."
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"As a fresh cow pat plops onto British farmland, a microscopic drama begins to unfold. Dung beetles, “nature’s engineers”, fly to the scene, sniffing it out with their antennae."
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October 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
ARTICLE | 'The Dung Beetles Saving British Farming'
"As a fresh cow pat plops onto British farmland, a microscopic drama begins to unfold. Dung beetles, “nature’s engineers”, fly to the scene, sniffing it out with their antennae."
Full article: icaruscomplexmagazine.com/the-dung-bee...
"As a fresh cow pat plops onto British farmland, a microscopic drama begins to unfold. Dung beetles, “nature’s engineers”, fly to the scene, sniffing it out with their antennae."
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The actions of the "carbon majors" have resulted in more frequent and severe heat waves. Courts are willing to hold these companies accountable, but they are also asking for scientific certainty.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The actions of the "carbon majors" have resulted in more frequent and severe heat waves. Courts are willing to hold these companies accountable, but they are also asking for scientific certainty.
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More than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, a number that has been rising sharply
go.nature.com/3Jkce6q
go.nature.com/3Jkce6q
Trust and science: the essential elements missing from plastics treaty talks
A plan to limit plastics pollution globally is in crisis. But disagreements can be resolved with a more formal role for science and more informal spaces for delegates.
go.nature.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
More than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, a number that has been rising sharply
go.nature.com/3Jkce6q
go.nature.com/3Jkce6q
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A comprehensive global report on uncontacted Indigenous peoples, published Oct. 27 by Survival International, estimates that the world still holds at least 196 uncontacted peoples living in 10 countries in South America, Asia and the Pacific region.
Report urges full protection of world’s 196 uncontacted Indigenous peoples
“My children died. My mother died. My husband died. My brothers, my sisters, my aunts and uncles. I saw the bones sticking out of their rotting corpses inside the longhouse. We were too weak to bury…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A comprehensive global report on uncontacted Indigenous peoples, published Oct. 27 by Survival International, estimates that the world still holds at least 196 uncontacted peoples living in 10 countries in South America, Asia and the Pacific region.
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Climate change DEFINITELY affects hurricane:
STRENGTH: Warmer water is hurricane food
RAINFALL: Warm air holds more water vapor
SURGE: Warmer water expands, warmer ice melts, sea levels rise
PREDICTION: hotter seas mean faster intensification
STRENGTH: Warmer water is hurricane food
RAINFALL: Warm air holds more water vapor
SURGE: Warmer water expands, warmer ice melts, sea levels rise
PREDICTION: hotter seas mean faster intensification
October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Climate change DEFINITELY affects hurricane:
STRENGTH: Warmer water is hurricane food
RAINFALL: Warm air holds more water vapor
SURGE: Warmer water expands, warmer ice melts, sea levels rise
PREDICTION: hotter seas mean faster intensification
STRENGTH: Warmer water is hurricane food
RAINFALL: Warm air holds more water vapor
SURGE: Warmer water expands, warmer ice melts, sea levels rise
PREDICTION: hotter seas mean faster intensification
Is China truly the world leader in green energy?
This insightful article from @theguardian.com explores the fascinating tension between China's achievements in renewable energy and its ongoing reliance on coal.
Full article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#Energy #China #NetZero
This insightful article from @theguardian.com explores the fascinating tension between China's achievements in renewable energy and its ongoing reliance on coal.
Full article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#Energy #China #NetZero
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Is China truly the world leader in green energy?
This insightful article from @theguardian.com explores the fascinating tension between China's achievements in renewable energy and its ongoing reliance on coal.
Full article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#Energy #China #NetZero
This insightful article from @theguardian.com explores the fascinating tension between China's achievements in renewable energy and its ongoing reliance on coal.
Full article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#Energy #China #NetZero
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Birds are incredibly sensitive to the impacts of extreme weather: migration patterns and habitats are ruined by droughts, putting them at risk.
We need a world where ALL biodiversity is protected.
DON’T FORGET: biodiversity includes people 🌏💚
We need a world where ALL biodiversity is protected.
DON’T FORGET: biodiversity includes people 🌏💚
Heat and humidity is a lethal mix for SA’s small birds
Scientists have warned that humidity, not just temperature, could determine which species survive in an era of escalating heatwaves
mg.co.za
October 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Birds are incredibly sensitive to the impacts of extreme weather: migration patterns and habitats are ruined by droughts, putting them at risk.
We need a world where ALL biodiversity is protected.
DON’T FORGET: biodiversity includes people 🌏💚
We need a world where ALL biodiversity is protected.
DON’T FORGET: biodiversity includes people 🌏💚
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Fires engulfed #Namibia ‘s famous wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park. @Bellingcat.com found more than a third of the park was affected, impacting crucial grazing lands for endangered species, including black rhinos, giraffes and elephants.
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Wildfires Ravage One of Africa’s Largest Nature Reserves - bellingcat
Satellite analysis of the Etosha wildfires in Namibia has found that more than a third of the nature reserve was burned.
www.bellingcat.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Fires engulfed #Namibia ‘s famous wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park. @Bellingcat.com found more than a third of the park was affected, impacting crucial grazing lands for endangered species, including black rhinos, giraffes and elephants.
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Suriname is one of the few countries that can make an unimpeachable claim to being on the right side of the climate crisis. But all that is about to change. (Co-published with @grist.org)
Suriname’s Coming Oil Boom
Can the carbon-negative country enrich itself without harming the planet?
foreignpolicy.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Suriname is one of the few countries that can make an unimpeachable claim to being on the right side of the climate crisis. But all that is about to change. (Co-published with @grist.org)
In 2024, the largest dam removal in U.S. history restored the Klamath River.
Join Grist's Anita Hofschneider and Amy Bowers Cordalis for The Water Remembers, a conversation on Indigenous environmental justice.
Register here: luma.com/6sqqd2mt
#Dams #Indigenous #Nature #Environment
Join Grist's Anita Hofschneider and Amy Bowers Cordalis for The Water Remembers, a conversation on Indigenous environmental justice.
Register here: luma.com/6sqqd2mt
#Dams #Indigenous #Nature #Environment
October 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Environmental justice activists have spoken out against coal and iron mining in South Africa, telling a recent human rights hearing that the industry violently undermines the country’s promised energy transition.
‘We are just waiting to die’: Mining activists targeted as South Africa delays energy transition
Environmental justice activists have spoken out against coal and iron mining in South Africa, telling a recent human rights hearing that the industry violently undermines the country’s promised…
news.mongabay.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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As Iowa communities deal with polluted source water, they’re paying for water quality monitoring that the state won’t fund.
Iowa Counties Keep Water Quality Monitoring Afloat After State Funding Cuts - Inside Climate News
Polk County will invest $200,000 to help keep the network operational. It offers key information for a state struggling with water pollution from agricultural runoff.
insideclimatenews.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
As Iowa communities deal with polluted source water, they’re paying for water quality monitoring that the state won’t fund.