Martina Igini
@martinaigini.bsky.social
Hong Kong-based climate journalist & editor. Covering climate litigation, extreme weather, climate policy. Editor-in-Chief at Earth.Org. martinaigini.com
UNFCCC's Simon Stiell unveiled a graph showing that the historic 2015 Paris climate agreement is working.
86 new national climate plans submitted by 113 countries ahead of COP30 – also known as Nationally Determined Contributions – put us on track to cut emissions by 12% in the next 10 years.
86 new national climate plans submitted by 113 countries ahead of COP30 – also known as Nationally Determined Contributions – put us on track to cut emissions by 12% in the next 10 years.
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
UNFCCC's Simon Stiell unveiled a graph showing that the historic 2015 Paris climate agreement is working.
86 new national climate plans submitted by 113 countries ahead of COP30 – also known as Nationally Determined Contributions – put us on track to cut emissions by 12% in the next 10 years.
86 new national climate plans submitted by 113 countries ahead of COP30 – also known as Nationally Determined Contributions – put us on track to cut emissions by 12% in the next 10 years.
A new graph by Zeke Hausfather shows that the vast majority of the Earth’s surface has seen a record set in recent years:
- 38% of the land surface has set a new record in the 2020s
- Overall, 78% set a new all-time monthly high record set after the year 2000
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/most-of-th...
- 38% of the land surface has set a new record in the 2020s
- Overall, 78% set a new all-time monthly high record set after the year 2000
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/most-of-th...
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A new graph by Zeke Hausfather shows that the vast majority of the Earth’s surface has seen a record set in recent years:
- 38% of the land surface has set a new record in the 2020s
- Overall, 78% set a new all-time monthly high record set after the year 2000
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/most-of-th...
- 38% of the land surface has set a new record in the 2020s
- Overall, 78% set a new all-time monthly high record set after the year 2000
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/most-of-th...
There has been a significant increase in tropical cyclone's intensity in recent decades, which scientific observations link to rising ocean temperatures.
Ragasa rapidly intensified into a Super Typhoon atop sea surface temperatures that were 0.7-1.1C above average because of climate change.
Ragasa rapidly intensified into a Super Typhoon atop sea surface temperatures that were 0.7-1.1C above average because of climate change.
September 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
There has been a significant increase in tropical cyclone's intensity in recent decades, which scientific observations link to rising ocean temperatures.
Ragasa rapidly intensified into a Super Typhoon atop sea surface temperatures that were 0.7-1.1C above average because of climate change.
Ragasa rapidly intensified into a Super Typhoon atop sea surface temperatures that were 0.7-1.1C above average because of climate change.
In a world grappling with an escalating plastic pollution crisis, this week’s talks were seen as a crucial opportunity to forge a global treaty aimed at curbing plastic production and consumption. But once again, nations walked away empty-handed.
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August 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In a world grappling with an escalating plastic pollution crisis, this week’s talks were seen as a crucial opportunity to forge a global treaty aimed at curbing plastic production and consumption. But once again, nations walked away empty-handed.
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earth.org/abject-failu...
According to a survey of 31 subdivided flats conducted in July, average temperatures ranged between 29.6C-31C, and "feels like" temperatures reached 44C.
A 2020 study found that five consecutive "hot nights", defined as when temperatures rise above 28C, would raise the risk of death by 6.66%.
A 2020 study found that five consecutive "hot nights", defined as when temperatures rise above 28C, would raise the risk of death by 6.66%.
August 12, 2025 at 6:43 AM
According to a survey of 31 subdivided flats conducted in July, average temperatures ranged between 29.6C-31C, and "feels like" temperatures reached 44C.
A 2020 study found that five consecutive "hot nights", defined as when temperatures rise above 28C, would raise the risk of death by 6.66%.
A 2020 study found that five consecutive "hot nights", defined as when temperatures rise above 28C, would raise the risk of death by 6.66%.
#ICJAO “The consequences of climate change are severe and far-reaching. They affect both natural ecosystems and human populations. These consequences underscore the urgent and existential threat posed by climate change,” said Iwasawa Yuji, President of the ICJ.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#ICJAO “The consequences of climate change are severe and far-reaching. They affect both natural ecosystems and human populations. These consequences underscore the urgent and existential threat posed by climate change,” said Iwasawa Yuji, President of the ICJ.
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Almost three-quarters of defenders said they reported abusive and harassing behavior to the platforms, but only 12% were satisfied with their response.
July 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Almost three-quarters of defenders said they reported abusive and harassing behavior to the platforms, but only 12% were satisfied with their response.
92% of environmental defenders surveyed by @globalwitness.org said they experienced some form of online abuse or harassment - from personal cybersecurity attacks to doxxing - as a result of their work.
Facebook is the platform most cited by defenders where they have experienced online abuse.
Facebook is the platform most cited by defenders where they have experienced online abuse.
July 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
92% of environmental defenders surveyed by @globalwitness.org said they experienced some form of online abuse or harassment - from personal cybersecurity attacks to doxxing - as a result of their work.
Facebook is the platform most cited by defenders where they have experienced online abuse.
Facebook is the platform most cited by defenders where they have experienced online abuse.
July 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Every Earth.Org article on extreme heat now comes with a handy guide👇
July 9, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Every Earth.Org article on extreme heat now comes with a handy guide👇
2,300 heat-related deaths were recorded between June 23 and July 2. Of these, 1,500 (65%) would not have happened if climate change had not intensified the heatwave,.
People aged 65 and over made up some 88% of the excess deaths.
People aged 65 and over made up some 88% of the excess deaths.
July 9, 2025 at 4:26 AM
2,300 heat-related deaths were recorded between June 23 and July 2. Of these, 1,500 (65%) would not have happened if climate change had not intensified the heatwave,.
People aged 65 and over made up some 88% of the excess deaths.
People aged 65 and over made up some 88% of the excess deaths.
#JUSTIN: 1,500 more people died across 12 European cities as a consequence of the recent intense heatwave than they would have without the influence of climate change, according to a new study by World Weather Attribution👇 @wwattribution.bsky.social
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July 9, 2025 at 4:26 AM
#JUSTIN: 1,500 more people died across 12 European cities as a consequence of the recent intense heatwave than they would have without the influence of climate change, according to a new study by World Weather Attribution👇 @wwattribution.bsky.social
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The US Global Change Research Program's website, which contained the National Climate Assessments and plenty of federal research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society, is now offline.
July 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The US Global Change Research Program's website, which contained the National Climate Assessments and plenty of federal research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society, is now offline.
4/ While still accounting for a much smaller proportion, climate litigation in the Global South is in a phase of "dynamic growth," according to @granthamicl.bsky.social. 60% of all cases in the region were filed in the last five years, mostly by government bodies.
June 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
4/ While still accounting for a much smaller proportion, climate litigation in the Global South is in a phase of "dynamic growth," according to @granthamicl.bsky.social. 60% of all cases in the region were filed in the last five years, mostly by government bodies.
3/ Of all cases filed in 2024, 164 were filed in the US, which remains the country with the highest number of cases filed year on year, followed by Australia, the UK and Brazil.
(for interactive map, check out earth.org/climate-liti...)
(for interactive map, check out earth.org/climate-liti...)
June 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
3/ Of all cases filed in 2024, 164 were filed in the US, which remains the country with the highest number of cases filed year on year, followed by Australia, the UK and Brazil.
(for interactive map, check out earth.org/climate-liti...)
(for interactive map, check out earth.org/climate-liti...)
2/ At least 226 new climate cases were filed in 2024, bringing the total number of cases filed to date globally to 2,967, as per two databases compiled by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law @sabincenter.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
2/ At least 226 new climate cases were filed in 2024, bringing the total number of cases filed to date globally to 2,967, as per two databases compiled by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law @sabincenter.bsky.social
NOAA's climate.gov, a website that for more than a decade has provided invaluable climate-related resources for educators, scientists, decision-makers, and the general public, has bid farewell.
June 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
NOAA's climate.gov, a website that for more than a decade has provided invaluable climate-related resources for educators, scientists, decision-makers, and the general public, has bid farewell.
#Asia, which is warming at nearly twice the global average rate, was "hit hard" by climate change in 2024, says WMO.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
#Asia, which is warming at nearly twice the global average rate, was "hit hard" by climate change in 2024, says WMO.
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Since the Paris Agreement came into effect in 2016, these banks collectively committed $6.7 trillion in fossil fuel financing.
June 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Since the Paris Agreement came into effect in 2016, these banks collectively committed $6.7 trillion in fossil fuel financing.
Led by JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup, the world’s 65 biggest #banks committed a total of $869 billion in financing fossil fuel, and $429 billion in fossil fuel production and infrastructure expansion finance in 2024.
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June 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Led by JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup, the world’s 65 biggest #banks committed a total of $869 billion in financing fossil fuel, and $429 billion in fossil fuel production and infrastructure expansion finance in 2024.
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At the end of every Earth.Org article on extreme weather events (heat, hurricanes, floods...) you'll now find useful tips on how to stay safe and protect yourself and your community👇
June 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
At the end of every Earth.Org article on extreme weather events (heat, hurricanes, floods...) you'll now find useful tips on how to stay safe and protect yourself and your community👇
The memo outlines functions that should be "drastically reformed, transferred, or abolished," Bloomberg reported.
It also included possible new names for #FEMA, incl. the National Office of Emergency Management (NOEM) – an acronym that dovetails with the name of the Homeland Security secretary.
It also included possible new names for #FEMA, incl. the National Office of Emergency Management (NOEM) – an acronym that dovetails with the name of the Homeland Security secretary.
June 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The memo outlines functions that should be "drastically reformed, transferred, or abolished," Bloomberg reported.
It also included possible new names for #FEMA, incl. the National Office of Emergency Management (NOEM) – an acronym that dovetails with the name of the Homeland Security secretary.
It also included possible new names for #FEMA, incl. the National Office of Emergency Management (NOEM) – an acronym that dovetails with the name of the Homeland Security secretary.
Two #AI models (purple and light blue) were better at predicting #Typhoon Wutip's path (black) than two traditional computer models in dark blue and green, the #HongKong observatory said.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Two #AI models (purple and light blue) were better at predicting #Typhoon Wutip's path (black) than two traditional computer models in dark blue and green, the #HongKong observatory said.
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How is one of Europe's largest CO2 emitting companies still allowed to use the word sustainable? #RWE #greenwashing
June 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
How is one of Europe's largest CO2 emitting companies still allowed to use the word sustainable? #RWE #greenwashing