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Maria Yetano Roche
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Finance for fair climate action. Climate specialist @responsAbility Investments
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Climate science that can be used in the courtroom to strengthen accountability and action www.carbonbrief.org/study-links-...
Study links world's top oil and gas firms to 200 'more intense' heatwaves - Carbon Brief
Global warming linked to the world’s biggest oil and gas companies made all “major” 21st...
www.carbonbrief.org
September 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
mariayetanoroche.bsky.social
El cambio climático es el mayor pirómano: revelan que hizo 40 veces más probables los megaincendios del verano www.eldiario.es/1_bfe206?utm...
El cambio climático es el mayor pirómano: revelan que hizo 40 veces más probables los megaincendios del verano
Un nuevo estudio atribuye los voraces incendios de agosto en el noroeste de la península al calentamiento global, que también hizo que la ola de calor de diez días fuera 200 veces más probable y 3°C m...
www.eldiario.es
September 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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ourworldindata.org
✍️ New article: “$3 a day: A new poverty line has shifted the World Bank’s data on extreme poverty. What changed, and why?” 🧵
A line chart showing the global number of people living in extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is defined as living below the International Poverty Line (IPL), which is $2.15 per day in 2017 prices (shown as a red line on the chart) and $3 per day in 2021 prices (shown as a blue line). 125 million people who would not have been counted as extremely poor before June 2025 (when the IPL was raised to $3 per day) are now included. This data is adjusted for inflation and for differences in living costs between countries. The data source is the World Bank (2024 and 2025). The chart is CC BY Our World in Data.
August 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
mariayetanoroche.bsky.social
It's essential we hold two truths simultaneously:
✅ Renewables are surging.
✅ Fossil fuels still grow faster.
www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...
We must stay focused on both without getting lost in the noise.
The Renewable Illusion: Why Fossil Fuels Keep Winning
Global renewables hit records in 2024, but fossil fuel use still rises. Here’s why solar’s surge isn’t enough—and what the latest energy data really shows.
www.forbes.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an “internationally wrongful act”—meaning countries could face legal consequences for harming the planet. www.wired.com/story/the-ic...
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an “internationally wrongful act”—meaning countries could face legal consequences for...
www.wired.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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In most of the world day-to-day weather variations are still much larger than long-term global warming.

As a result, both daily record highs and daily record lows remain common.

However as the world warms, new daily record highs consistently far outnumber new daily record lows.

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July 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action #Climate
‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action
Voters may feel hotter summers are ‘too much’ but they appear to tolerate roll-back of policies to stop global heating
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The US Global Change Research Program's website, including all its sub-domains that host the National Climate Assessments and related reports, is now offline.

The 1990 Global Change Research Act (see below) mandates its research findings be available to all federal agencies & departments.
Text from the 1990 global change research act (see link above).
June 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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China’s carbon emissions may have peaked
economist.com/china/2025/0...
from The Economist
China’s carbon emissions may have peaked
If so, it is a significant, symbolic moment
economist.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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davidho.bsky.social
This chart shows that in the City of London (the tiny historical part of London in red), bicycles have overtaken cars to become the most common vehicle. Let's make this throughout Greater London!

www.economist.com/britain/2025...
A line graph titled "On their bikes" shows transport volume trends in the City of London from 1999 to 2024, measured in thousands. The graph compares two transport modes: motor vehicles (light red line) and bicycles (dark red line). The motor vehicle line starts at approximately 190,000 in 1999 and shows a steady decline over the years, reaching around 50,000 by 2024. In contrast, the bicycle line begins just above 0 in 1999 and gradually increases over time, crossing the motor vehicle line around 2023, and also reaching approximately 50,000 in 2024. This indicates that bicycle traffic has equaled and possibly surpassed motor vehicle traffic in the City of London. Data was collected at 12 locations during autumn between 07:00 and 19:00. The source is the City of London Corporation. A map of Greater London, England, showing the boundaries of all the London boroughs. The borough of the City of London is highlighted in red at the center of the map, just north of the River Thames. All other boroughs are shown in a light beige color with black borders. The River Thames and other bodies of water are depicted in light blue. The map provides a clear visual distinction of the City of London's central location relative to the other boroughs in Greater London. The map is from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_London
May 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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ourworldindata.org
Most food is transported by boat, so food miles are a relatively small part of the carbon footprint of most diets
A bar chart displaying information about global food miles and their associated greenhouse gas emissions. The chart has two main sections: the left side indicates the share of global food miles by mode of transportation, while the right side shows the greenhouse gas emissions in grams required to move one kilogram of food one kilometer. - **Shipping** accounts for 59% of global food miles, with a low emission of 20 grams. - **Road transport** is responsible for 31% of food miles, emitting 400 grams per kilogram. - **Rail** contributes 10% to the total, with 60 grams of emissions. - A small percentage, **0.2%**, represents food transported by air, which has the highest emissions at 1130 grams. The chart suggests that shipping is a very carbon-efficient method of transporting food compared to other means. The data source is credited to Joseph Poore and Thomas Nemecek, 2018.
April 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
mariayetanoroche.bsky.social
My favourite chart in this really great thread !
volts.wtf David Roberts @volts.wtf · Apr 13
In China & India, the growth in electricity demand has "decoupled" from the growth in fossil fuels. The next step is for fossil fuel demand to plateau & head down, even as economic growth continues. Should happen in the next few years. Believe me, when it happens you'll hear some cheering.
April 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Good! “Madrid-Lisbon high-speed train gets green light from Brussels” euroweeklynews.com/2025/04/11/m...
Madrid–Lisbon AVE gets EU green light
The EU confirms the Madrid–Lisbon high-speed rail as a top priority, aiming to cut travel time to 3 hours and finish the project by 2030
euroweeklynews.com
April 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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ianhall.bsky.social
Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past:

1. Galvanise people
2. Focus on fairness
3. Make the policy process relatable
4. Listen to other people
5. Accept some opposition

theconversation.com/five-ways-to...
Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past
The best net zero solutions galvanise people and make policy relatable. By giving communities a sense of agency, successful transformation is more likely.
theconversation.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Each year, #renewable power exceeds its previous capacity, with highest addition recorded in 2024 at 585 GW. But the world still falls short of the 11.2 TW target of #3xRenewables 2030. Read IRENA report-available in 3 languages-to see data from all regions: bit.ly/43wt1eh
March 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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💥New from our EU @taxobservatory.bsky.social today:

A first quantification of how a minimum tax on super-wealthy Europeans could contribute to a safer and more resilient Europe 🧵

www.taxobservatory.eu//www-site/up...
March 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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ianhall.bsky.social
Shutting down Mauna Loa CO₂ observations while atmospheric CO₂ keeps skyrocketing is like turning off a fire alarm because you don’t like the noise

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/c...
Mauna Loa Observatory’s Lease May End Because of NOAA Cuts
NOAA, the nation’s leading climate science agency, may lose dozens of offices, including one that is key to the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
mariayetanoroche.bsky.social
UK insurers paid out record £585m last year as climate breakdown intensifies
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK insurers paid out record £585m last year as climate breakdown intensifies
Insurers blame ‘significant and consistent bad weather’ after year of 12 named storms
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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endseurope.com
Stakeholders have discussed possible simplifications of the EU’s carbon border tax, along with its sustainable finance rules, in closed door talks with the European Commission that civil society groups have warned bypass fundamental democratic principles ⬇️
Omnibus: Campaigners accuse Commission for ‘reckless’ disregard of EU treaty
Stakeholders have discussed possible simplifications of the EU’s carbon border tax, along with its sustainable finance rules, in closed door talks with the European Commission that civil society group...
www.endseurope.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
mariayetanoroche.bsky.social
How did I not know about Net-Zero Dads

www.economist.com/britain/2025...
The rise of the Net-Zero Dad
Middle-aged men care less about the problem. But they love the solution
www.economist.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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🚨 We stand with Ogoni people against plans to resume oil production in their lands. 30 years after Ken Saro-Wiwa's execution, Nigeria's government threatens to repeat history of environmental destruction and human rights violations. oilchange.org/blogs/in-sol...
In Solidarity with Ogoni People: Condemnation of Plans to Resume Oil Production
Oil Change International, in solidarity with civil society organizations in the Niger Delta, condemns in the strongest terms the Nigerian government’s plans to resume oil production in Ogoni land.
oilchange.org
January 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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My wishes for the new year and for every year! Train infrastructure and prices than can compete with low cost airlines www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I love to travel Europe by train. But here's what a joined-up 21st-century network needs | María Ramírez
Passenger numbers are rising, but competing with budget airlines will take work on ticket prices, infrastructure and integration, says Guardian Europe columnist María Ramírez
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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wuppertalinstitut.bsky.social
Das Umweltbundesamt berichtet von einem Rückgang der THG-Emissionen von 🇩🇪 um 10%. Aber veränderter Stromhandel und milder Winter beeinflussen stark. Ambitionierte Maßnahmen bleiben essenziell für einen langfristigen Klimaschutz, kommentieren
M. Fischedick & S. Samadi: wupperinst.org/a/wi/a/s/ad/...
Einschätzungen zur Entwicklung der THG-Emissionen in Deutschland im Jahr 2023
Ein Statement von Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischedick und Dr. Sascha Samadi
wupperinst.org
March 15, 2024 at 11:07 AM