Fleahcim
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Climate science, Sustainable Development, Renewables etc
One billion plastic pellets spilled into River Tyne after two ships collide
One billion plastic pellets spilled into River Tyne after two ships collide
Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially feared Approximately a billion tiny plastic nurdles have entered the River Tyne after a “devastating spill”, with the pellets thought to have spread much further than first thought. Nurdles, which are usually 1mm-5mm in size, act as the raw material to manufacture most plastic products. Continue reading...
theguardian.com
‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense
theguardian.com
Every. Fraction. Of. A. Degree. Matters. We need to reduce emissions and increase removals. We also need to increase resilience.
World Resources Institute@worldresources.bsky.social · last mo.🌡Limiting global warming to 1.5°C has been the world's North Star for climate action. A critical benchmark against which policies are set and progress is measured. So, what happens if we breach it? We break it down➡️ go.wri.org/1-5-c-bs
The insanity of the world summarised in two headlines "US fossil fuel power spending to beat China for the first time in decades" "Heat dome over eastern US sends electricity prices soaring"
GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after $1.8bn leap in fossil fuel investments, critics say - Campaigners argue channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall #climatecrisis by me & @writesbright.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...
GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after leap in fossil fuel investments, critics say
Exclusive: Campaigners argue the news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall
theguardian.com
A new report shows climate change is already impacting UK bird populations. Upland birds & seabirds face steep declines in their numbers underlining the need for action, while some southern species are expanding their ranges. Find out more: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... @btobirds.bsky.social 🪶
Climate change is already impacting UK bird populations
A new RSPB and British Trust for Ornithology report looks at the impacts on UK birds and the actions we can take to protect them.
rspb.org.uk
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will go down in history as the tournament with the highest climate impact – and the one the most impacted by climate change. Great to see so much coverage of this critical research! 🧪 www.forbes.com/sites/we-don...
FIFA World Cup: Climate Is The Loser - Highest Impact Ever
The FIFA 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada has highest climate emissions ever. Here's why - and positive examples on how football and soccer can be greener.
forbes.com
Today’s Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) report shows the entire climate system is continuing to heat with global greenhouse gas emissions reaching an all-time high. essd.copernicus.org/articles/18/...
Whale strike risk rises as international shipping reroutes around South Africa
Whale strike risk rises as international shipping reroutes around South Africa
In April this year, two Bryde’s whales washed-up dead-on Dyer Island, a small nature reserve located a few kilometers off the coast of Gansbaai in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Both whales…
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💥 In Donetsk region, birds are building nests from drone fiber optics.
Tax-break trees: how woodland became a store of wealth for the rich
Tax-break trees: how woodland became a store of wealth for the rich
Attempt to turn a stretch of the English-Scottish border into a commercial forest exposes threat to habitats from wealthy investors
theguardian.com
A disease of deforestation: how Ebola is linked to the smartphone in your pocket
A disease of deforestation: how Ebola is linked to the smartphone in your pocket
As demand for cobalt, gold and other minerals grows, mining is accelerating deforestation in the Congo basin – and increasing the risk of deadly Ebola outbreaks
theguardian.com
#polycrisis www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
What is this era of calamity we’re in? Some say ‘polycrisis’ captures it
The term ‘polycrisis’ has gained traction as we face one disaster after another. It’s overwhelming – but diagnosing the catastrophe is the first step to addressing it
theguardian.com
NEW @iea.org data: clean energy investment is now more than double fossil fuels. $2,155bn vs $1,008bn in 2025. The crossover happened around 2016. Since then the gap has only widened. What was a narrow lead a decade ago is now a >2-to-1 split.
