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Super excited to share our new paper out today in Nature Water led by Christina McCabe. @naturewaterjnl.bsky.social
“The ecological benefits of more room for rivers”
Find the paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Free to read version: rdcu.be/eeuBx
#rivers #floods #biodiversity #resilience
“The ecological benefits of more room for rivers”
Find the paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Free to read version: rdcu.be/eeuBx
#rivers #floods #biodiversity #resilience
The ecological benefits of more room for rivers - Nature Water
This Review synthesizes the ecological features and processes that arise when rivers are given room to move. Understanding these interactions will support more sustainable decisions that weigh river e...
www.nature.com
March 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! Check out this footage of two tigers, Bohdana and Kuma, in Kazakhstan, which has been without tigers for more than 70 years!
March 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! Check out this footage of two tigers, Bohdana and Kuma, in Kazakhstan, which has been without tigers for more than 70 years!
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Wetlands are vital for #biodiversity, including as critical habitats for many migratory species.🐦🌍🧪
— @ipbes.bsky.social #LandDegradation Assessment
Yet, many of these #wetlands are now threatened.
Learn how wetlands support biodiversity with Ramsar for #WWD2025:
www.worldwetlandsday.org
— @ipbes.bsky.social #LandDegradation Assessment
Yet, many of these #wetlands are now threatened.
Learn how wetlands support biodiversity with Ramsar for #WWD2025:
www.worldwetlandsday.org
February 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Wetlands are vital for #biodiversity, including as critical habitats for many migratory species.🐦🌍🧪
— @ipbes.bsky.social #LandDegradation Assessment
Yet, many of these #wetlands are now threatened.
Learn how wetlands support biodiversity with Ramsar for #WWD2025:
www.worldwetlandsday.org
— @ipbes.bsky.social #LandDegradation Assessment
Yet, many of these #wetlands are now threatened.
Learn how wetlands support biodiversity with Ramsar for #WWD2025:
www.worldwetlandsday.org
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In honour of #WorldWetlandsDay, the magnificent Bearded Tit!
Have you got out and about in nature this weekend?
Share your snaps and stories... 👇😍
Have you got out and about in nature this weekend?
Share your snaps and stories... 👇😍
February 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In honour of #WorldWetlandsDay, the magnificent Bearded Tit!
Have you got out and about in nature this weekend?
Share your snaps and stories... 👇😍
Have you got out and about in nature this weekend?
Share your snaps and stories... 👇😍
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Coastal wetlands of #GreatLakes come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing they share in common is how important they are!
They're kind of like the rainforests of the #GreatLakes - lots of biodiversity and productivity, and also facing threats from development #WorldWetlandsDay
They're kind of like the rainforests of the #GreatLakes - lots of biodiversity and productivity, and also facing threats from development #WorldWetlandsDay
February 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Coastal wetlands of #GreatLakes come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing they share in common is how important they are!
They're kind of like the rainforests of the #GreatLakes - lots of biodiversity and productivity, and also facing threats from development #WorldWetlandsDay
They're kind of like the rainforests of the #GreatLakes - lots of biodiversity and productivity, and also facing threats from development #WorldWetlandsDay
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Happy #WorldWetlandsDay to all who celebrate. Wetlands help reduce climate change impacts, they sustain the water we drink, and they support an amazing diversity of wildlife. In short: wetlands rock 🌿
February 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay to all who celebrate. Wetlands help reduce climate change impacts, they sustain the water we drink, and they support an amazing diversity of wildlife. In short: wetlands rock 🌿
Wonderful #WorldWetlandsDay blog on the importance of wetlands in DRCongo's Salonga National Park to hundreds of local communities, its extraordinary biodiversity & the climate
medium.com/@WWFWater/jo...
@wwfafrica.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk @wwfnederland.bsky.social
medium.com/@WWFWater/jo...
@wwfafrica.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk @wwfnederland.bsky.social
Journey to Salonga: a wetland treasure in the heart of the DR Congo
By Martina Lippuner, WWF Africa’s Head of Communications, with WWF’s Alfred Yoko and Christian Mpassi
medium.com
February 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Wonderful #WorldWetlandsDay blog on the importance of wetlands in DRCongo's Salonga National Park to hundreds of local communities, its extraordinary biodiversity & the climate
medium.com/@WWFWater/jo...
@wwfafrica.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk @wwfnederland.bsky.social
medium.com/@WWFWater/jo...
@wwfafrica.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk @wwfnederland.bsky.social
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Mangroves, coral reefs, estuaries and salt marshes are among the coastal habitats we celebrate on #WorldWetlandsDay. Healthy wetlands are central to food security, reducing disaster risks, and tackling climate change. @wwf-water.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Mangroves, coral reefs, estuaries and salt marshes are among the coastal habitats we celebrate on #WorldWetlandsDay. Healthy wetlands are central to food security, reducing disaster risks, and tackling climate change. @wwf-water.bsky.social
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NEW ANALYSIS:
China added enough clean energy in 2024 to power Germany (500TWh)
That halted rise of emissions for most of 2024 – but did not cut CO2
China could add enough clean GW in 2025 to power 2xUK (600TWh)
Lauri Myllyvirta looks at implications:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
China added enough clean energy in 2024 to power Germany (500TWh)
That halted rise of emissions for most of 2024 – but did not cut CO2
China could add enough clean GW in 2025 to power 2xUK (600TWh)
Lauri Myllyvirta looks at implications:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
January 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
NEW ANALYSIS:
China added enough clean energy in 2024 to power Germany (500TWh)
That halted rise of emissions for most of 2024 – but did not cut CO2
China could add enough clean GW in 2025 to power 2xUK (600TWh)
Lauri Myllyvirta looks at implications:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
China added enough clean energy in 2024 to power Germany (500TWh)
That halted rise of emissions for most of 2024 – but did not cut CO2
China could add enough clean GW in 2025 to power 2xUK (600TWh)
Lauri Myllyvirta looks at implications:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
Critically, she also highlights #adaptation.
"Given the increasing frequency & severity of climate shocks, adaptation has become a top priority...This year, countries must finalize their national adaptation plans, specifying the private and public investment required to realize them."
"Given the increasing frequency & severity of climate shocks, adaptation has become a top priority...This year, countries must finalize their national adaptation plans, specifying the private and public investment required to realize them."
#COP30 CEO says she wants countries prepped for...
'agreements and steps toward tripling renewable-energy capacity, doubling energy-efficiency measures, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels, ending deforestation, and increasing reforestation'
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...
'agreements and steps toward tripling renewable-energy capacity, doubling energy-efficiency measures, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels, ending deforestation, and increasing reforestation'
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...
How to Make COP30 a Climate Turning Point | by Ana Toni - Project Syndicate
Ana Toni sees the main task in Belém, Brazil, as accelerating the implementation of existing agreements.
www.project-syndicate.org
January 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Critically, she also highlights #adaptation.
"Given the increasing frequency & severity of climate shocks, adaptation has become a top priority...This year, countries must finalize their national adaptation plans, specifying the private and public investment required to realize them."
"Given the increasing frequency & severity of climate shocks, adaptation has become a top priority...This year, countries must finalize their national adaptation plans, specifying the private and public investment required to realize them."
Victory for the Vistula: River resistance pays off!
HUGE win for people, nature & climate resilience in Poland after years of protests as govt cancels environmental consent for disastrous Siarwezo dam
Congrats WWF-Poland @otop-birdlife.bsky.social & other partners
savepolesia.org/victory-for-...
HUGE win for people, nature & climate resilience in Poland after years of protests as govt cancels environmental consent for disastrous Siarwezo dam
Congrats WWF-Poland @otop-birdlife.bsky.social & other partners
savepolesia.org/victory-for-...
January 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Victory for the Vistula: River resistance pays off!
HUGE win for people, nature & climate resilience in Poland after years of protests as govt cancels environmental consent for disastrous Siarwezo dam
Congrats WWF-Poland @otop-birdlife.bsky.social & other partners
savepolesia.org/victory-for-...
HUGE win for people, nature & climate resilience in Poland after years of protests as govt cancels environmental consent for disastrous Siarwezo dam
Congrats WWF-Poland @otop-birdlife.bsky.social & other partners
savepolesia.org/victory-for-...
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Human barriers are replete across the world! This paper just out in Nature Water aims to advance a more comprehensive river barrier mapping solution to support environmental management
www.nature.com/articles/s44... @jjopperman.bsky.social @americanrivers.bsky.social @wwf-water.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44... @jjopperman.bsky.social @americanrivers.bsky.social @wwf-water.bsky.social
Towards a comprehensive river barrier mapping solution to support environmental management - Nature Water
This Review examines methods for mapping river barriers, emphasizing the potential consequences of a lack of data on smaller barriers. It highlights the need for improved mapping approaches to support...
www.nature.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Human barriers are replete across the world! This paper just out in Nature Water aims to advance a more comprehensive river barrier mapping solution to support environmental management
www.nature.com/articles/s44... @jjopperman.bsky.social @americanrivers.bsky.social @wwf-water.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44... @jjopperman.bsky.social @americanrivers.bsky.social @wwf-water.bsky.social
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Wind, solar and hydropower have overtaken fossil fuel power in the UK for the first time, @ben-spencer.bsky.social reports on a new report from @ember-energy.org
link.thetimes.co.uk/view/633483f...
link.thetimes.co.uk/view/633483f...
December 10, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Wind, solar and hydropower have overtaken fossil fuel power in the UK for the first time, @ben-spencer.bsky.social reports on a new report from @ember-energy.org
link.thetimes.co.uk/view/633483f...
link.thetimes.co.uk/view/633483f...
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Thames Water saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.
It reported 359 category one to three pollution incidents in the six months to 30 September, which it said was due to a wet spring and summer.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It reported 359 category one to three pollution incidents in the six months to 30 September, which it said was due to a wet spring and summer.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thames Water: Sewage spills soar as debts swell
Thames Water saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Thames Water saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.
It reported 359 category one to three pollution incidents in the six months to 30 September, which it said was due to a wet spring and summer.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It reported 359 category one to three pollution incidents in the six months to 30 September, which it said was due to a wet spring and summer.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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20-25 years ago, it was received wisdom that wind and solar could only supply 10-20% of the grid without chaos. Today, grids handle 50%+ renewables and aim for 100%! The renewable #energy revolution is real—cleaner, cheaper, and unstoppable. 🌍⚡
#ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy #Innovation
#ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy #Innovation
🚨BREAKING | UK low-carbon renewable power is set to overtake fossil fuels for the first time this year
Wind, solar and hydropower will reach a RECORD 37% of UK power in 2024 🌪️☀️🌊
This will exceed fossil fuels fuels at 35%, for the first time 📈
Learn more: ember-energy.org/lat...
Wind, solar and hydropower will reach a RECORD 37% of UK power in 2024 🌪️☀️🌊
This will exceed fossil fuels fuels at 35%, for the first time 📈
Learn more: ember-energy.org/lat...
December 10, 2024 at 10:42 AM
20-25 years ago, it was received wisdom that wind and solar could only supply 10-20% of the grid without chaos. Today, grids handle 50%+ renewables and aim for 100%! The renewable #energy revolution is real—cleaner, cheaper, and unstoppable. 🌍⚡
#ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy #Innovation
#ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy #Innovation
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An area of land a third larger than India has turned from humid conditions to dryland, where agriculture is difficult, in the past three decades - report
#COP16Riyadh
Story by @fionaharvey
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#COP16Riyadh
Story by @fionaharvey
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Drylands now make up 40% of land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, study says
An area nearly a third larger than India turned permanently arid in past three decades, research shows
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:46 AM
An area of land a third larger than India has turned from humid conditions to dryland, where agriculture is difficult, in the past three decades - report
#COP16Riyadh
Story by @fionaharvey
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#COP16Riyadh
Story by @fionaharvey
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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November 2024 #C3S Climate Bulletin: it was the second-warmest November globally on record.
Findings:
🌡️ +0.73°C above 1991-2020 average
🔥 on track to be the warmest year on record
🌊 Sea surface temperature second highest value
All details: climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-...
Findings:
🌡️ +0.73°C above 1991-2020 average
🔥 on track to be the warmest year on record
🌊 Sea surface temperature second highest value
All details: climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-...
December 9, 2024 at 8:59 AM
November 2024 #C3S Climate Bulletin: it was the second-warmest November globally on record.
Findings:
🌡️ +0.73°C above 1991-2020 average
🔥 on track to be the warmest year on record
🌊 Sea surface temperature second highest value
All details: climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-...
Findings:
🌡️ +0.73°C above 1991-2020 average
🔥 on track to be the warmest year on record
🌊 Sea surface temperature second highest value
All details: climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-...
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I had to read & re-read it because it seemed that could not possibly be their plan. I know DEFRA have been making noises about it being unaffordable to bring every river up to scratch so they were going to focus on flagship rivers but who could have imagined they intended to create sacrifice rivers?
December 4, 2024 at 6:24 PM
I had to read & re-read it because it seemed that could not possibly be their plan. I know DEFRA have been making noises about it being unaffordable to bring every river up to scratch so they were going to focus on flagship rivers but who could have imagined they intended to create sacrifice rivers?
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We can't afford to take backwards steps. ❌
Soy producers must uphold the Amazon Soy Moratorium & protect the rainforest from irreversible damage. Weakening it could open up large areas of forest for animal feed. 🌎
theguardian.com/environment/...
#Amazon #Rainforest
Soy producers must uphold the Amazon Soy Moratorium & protect the rainforest from irreversible damage. Weakening it could open up large areas of forest for animal feed. 🌎
theguardian.com/environment/...
#Amazon #Rainforest
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat
Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat
theguardian.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:45 PM
We can't afford to take backwards steps. ❌
Soy producers must uphold the Amazon Soy Moratorium & protect the rainforest from irreversible damage. Weakening it could open up large areas of forest for animal feed. 🌎
theguardian.com/environment/...
#Amazon #Rainforest
Soy producers must uphold the Amazon Soy Moratorium & protect the rainforest from irreversible damage. Weakening it could open up large areas of forest for animal feed. 🌎
theguardian.com/environment/...
#Amazon #Rainforest
Just when you think you've heard it all....🤦
This plan is so ridiculous I can't believe I'm about to write these words - water companies want to build pipelines to divert sewage away from protected rivers to... other rivers & lakes with fewer legal protections...& they want to raise our bills to pay for it...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Customers set to pay for new sewage pipelines - BBC News
Water companies are to spend billions of pounds of consumers' money building new pipelines.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Just when you think you've heard it all....🤦
Big boosts for the #FreshwaterChallenge. It now boasts 50 members from A(ustralia) to Z(imbabwe). And recieved $5 million investment from the GEF to accelerate action
Shows how momentum is building behind world's largest freshwater restoration & protection initiative
wwf.panda.org?13024966/Maj...
Shows how momentum is building behind world's largest freshwater restoration & protection initiative
wwf.panda.org?13024966/Maj...
December 4, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Big boosts for the #FreshwaterChallenge. It now boasts 50 members from A(ustralia) to Z(imbabwe). And recieved $5 million investment from the GEF to accelerate action
Shows how momentum is building behind world's largest freshwater restoration & protection initiative
wwf.panda.org?13024966/Maj...
Shows how momentum is building behind world's largest freshwater restoration & protection initiative
wwf.panda.org?13024966/Maj...
And @jjopperman.bsky.social has playlists of songs
@harininagendra.bsky.social might be able to share poetry and songs about #rivers from India.
December 4, 2024 at 10:23 AM
And @jjopperman.bsky.social has playlists of songs
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It’s hard to believe we’re already in December! 🤯
The last couple of weeks have been full of training, meetings and setting goals for 2025. Planning for the year ahead is always an exciting challenge! What are you focusing on as 2024 winds down? 💙😊
The last couple of weeks have been full of training, meetings and setting goals for 2025. Planning for the year ahead is always an exciting challenge! What are you focusing on as 2024 winds down? 💙😊
December 4, 2024 at 8:19 AM
It’s hard to believe we’re already in December! 🤯
The last couple of weeks have been full of training, meetings and setting goals for 2025. Planning for the year ahead is always an exciting challenge! What are you focusing on as 2024 winds down? 💙😊
The last couple of weeks have been full of training, meetings and setting goals for 2025. Planning for the year ahead is always an exciting challenge! What are you focusing on as 2024 winds down? 💙😊
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Want to help solve the world's #freshwater problems? Then please spend a few minutes responding to this important survey from @wwfleadwater.bsky.social & @globescan.bsky.social on how to frame water discussions:
survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/2/p26233...
survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/2/p26233...
December 3, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Want to help solve the world's #freshwater problems? Then please spend a few minutes responding to this important survey from @wwfleadwater.bsky.social & @globescan.bsky.social on how to frame water discussions:
survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/2/p26233...
survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/2/p26233...