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Phys Org - Climate change is now warming the deepest parts of the Arctic Ocean

While it is well known that climate change is heating the world's oceans, it was thought that the deep sea was safe from its effects—until now.
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Climate change is now warming the deepest parts of the Arctic Ocean
While it is well known that climate change is heating the world's oceans, it was thought that the deep sea was safe from its effects—until now. Researchers have discovered that a rapidly warming part ...
phys.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The Guardian - Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap

Exclusive: Summit leadership releases new text despite 29 nations threatening to block progress without commitment
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap
Exclusive: Summit leadership releases new text despite 29 nations threatening to block progress without commitment
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ars Technica - RFK Jr.’s loathesome edits: CDC website now falsely links vaccines and autism

The site previously correctly noted that studies have repeatedly found no link.

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RFK Jr.’s loathesome edits: CDC website now falsely links vaccines and autism
The site previously correctly noted that studies have repeatedly found no link.
arstechnica.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Guardian - Trump officials reveal plan to roll back regulations in Endangered Species Act

Experts fear plan, one of many attempts Trump’s made to dismantle wildlife protection, will speed up extinction crisis.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump officials reveal plan to roll back regulations in Endangered Species Act
Experts fear plan, one of many attempts Trump’s made to dismantle wildlife protection, will speed up extinction crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Phys Org - The fast fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can't ignore

Methane, emitted from leaky gas pipes, belching cows, and rotting organic matter is one of the most prevalent and powerful short-lived climate pollutants.
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The fast fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can't ignore
Despite rapid progress in clean energy and electric vehicles, the world is still warming faster than ever. The good news is that we already have powerful ways to reduce the warming rate—if governments...
phys.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Interesting Engineering - New silicon anodes boost lithium batteries’ energy density by 250% for future EVs

The anodes use flexible nonwoven materials to prevent cracking.
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Lithium-ion batteries achieve 250% higher density with silicon anodes
German researchers have created flexible silicon anodes that increase lithium-ion batteries' energy density by 250 percent.
interestingengineering.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Phys Org - Low-fat vegan diet can reduce an individual's greenhouse gas emissions by 51%

"We know whole food, plant-based diets are better for our health and the environment. This analysis shows us just how impactful our daily food choices are."
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Low-fat vegan diet can reduce an individual's greenhouse gas emissions by 51%
A low-fat vegan diet is associated with a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and cumulative energy demand (CED) compared to the Standard American Diet, according to research by t...
phys.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The Guardian - Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis finds

Fallout from increased emissions linked to president’s ‘America First’ policies expected to most affect those in poor, hot countries.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis finds
Fallout from increased emissions linked to president’s ‘America First’ policies expected to most affect those in poor, hot countries
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Phys Org - Lethal dose of plastics for ocean wildlife: Surprisingly small amounts can kill seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals

The study also found that nearly half of the individual animals who had ingested plastics are red-listed as threatened.
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Lethal dose of plastics for ocean wildlife: Surprisingly small amounts can kill seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals
By studying more than 10,000 necropsies, researchers now know how much plastic it takes to kill seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals, and the lethal dose is much smaller than you might think. The...
phys.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The Guardian - More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists took part in Cop30, investigation finds

Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists took part in Cop30, investigation finds
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Three sharks are killed every second - Europe’s trade in shark meat is driving them toward extinction. Let’s ban shark products once and for all. Please support the petition. action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-11...
Healthy oceans, safe future: stop the toxic shark trade
Three sharks are killed every second - Europe’s trade in shark meat is driving them toward extinction. Let’s ban shark products once and for all. Sign now!
action.wemove.eu
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The Guardian - With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study

Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
EMBER - Q3 Global Power Report: No fossil fuel growth expected in 2025

Solar and wind power grew fast enough to keep up with rising electricity demand in the first 3 quarters of 2025, Ember forecasts no growth for fossil fuels in the power sector in 2025
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Q3 Global Power Report: No fossil fuel growth expected in 2025 | Ember
Solar and wind power grew fast enough to keep up with rising electricity demand in the first three quarters of 2025, as fossil fuel growth should be stagnated. Ember forecasts no growth for fossil fue...
ember-energy.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Phys Org - Even moderate heat waves can depress sea urchin reproduction along the Pacific coast

Biologists thought that marine heat waves lowered urchin reproduction only at lethal temperatures. A new study shows reproductive shutdown even earlier.
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Even moderate heat waves can depress sea urchin reproduction along the Pacific coast
Biologists thought that marine heat waves lowered urchin reproduction only at lethal temperatures. A new study shows reproductive shutdown even earlier.
phys.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Guardian - Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says

One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
For more than three decades, the orca Kshamenk has been confined in a tiny tank at Mundo Marino in Argentina, deprived of everything that makes life meaningful to his species.

Please support demanding his freedom.
support.peta.org/page/90139/a...
Urge Argentina to Free Kshamenk the Orca
Join us in demanding his freedom.
support.peta.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Nieuwe Oogst - Crisisfase Wageningen Bioveterinary Research na vondst dode vogels met vogelgriep

Van de dieren die in oktober zijn onderzocht, bleek al meer dan de helft besmet.
www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Crisisfase Wageningen Bioveterinary Research na vondst dode vogels met vogelgriep
Nadat het een tijdje rustig was aan het vogelgriepfront, zet Wageningen Bioveterinary Research zich nu schrap voor een nieuwe ziektegolf. Eenden lijken een grotere rol bij de bestrijding te spelen dan...
www.nieuweoogst.nl
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Maak dyscalculieonderzoek toegankelijk voor alle kinderen – stop kansenongelijkheid in het onderwijs.

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Maak dyscalculieonderzoek toegankelijk voor alle kinderen – stop kansenongelijkheid in het onderwijs
Waarom dit belangrijk is: • Ieder kind heeft recht op passend onderwijs en gelijke kansen. • Zonder diagnose kan een kind onnodig achterlopen, faalangst ontwikkelen of zelfs uitvallen in het regulier...
actie.degoedezaak.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Interesting Engineering - EV batteries get second life with new robotic recycling system

Switzerland’s CircuBAT project uses robotics to recover materials and cut EV battery waste.
interestingengineering.com/energy/ev-ba...
Swiss researchers pioneer robot-assisted recycling for EV lithium-ion batteries
A Swiss research team has developed a robotic system that safely dismantles and repurposes used EV batteries, giving them a sustainable second life.
interestingengineering.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The Guardian - World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds

Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Phys Org - New research has revealed for the first time the full extent of how "Artificial Light At Night" is increasing carbon released by plants and animals across continents—without any increase in the carbon they absorb.

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Light pollution: The silent threat to the planet that's easily solved
New research has revealed for the first time the full extent of how "Artificial Light At Night" (ALAN) is increasing carbon released by plants and animals across continents—without any increase in the...
phys.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Een fijn rondje natuur met een een variëteit aan ontmoetingen van een roodpootschildwants tot aan rood-bruine Schotse Hooglanders.
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
An ex-Facebook lobbyist has been put in charge of Ireland’s data watchdog. This risks making Europe’s privacy laws meaningless. Sign today to tell the EU to reverse this decision: action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-11...
Don’t let Big Tech lobbyists exploit our data!
An ex-Facebook lobbyist has been put in charge of Ireland’s data watchdog. This risks making Europe’s privacy laws meaningless. Sign today to tell the EU to reverse this decision:
action.wemove.eu
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Phys Org - Polar climate change could amplify global health risks, study warns

As rising temperatures weaken the jet stream and disrupt ocean currents, extreme weather is expected to drive up rates of severe injury, fatalities, and mental health disorders
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Polar climate change could amplify global health risks, study warns
Climate change in Earth's polar regions is emerging as an underrecognized driver of global health risks, with consequences reaching far beyond the Arctic and Antarctic, researchers argue.
phys.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM