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This week’s top stories explore SNAP risks from the shutdown, UN climate finance demands, Nestlé job cuts, coral reef collapse, and U.S. obesity trends. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Shutdown Threatens SNAP, U.N. Calls for Climate Finance, and Nestlé Slashes Jobs appeared first on Food Tank.| Food Tank
The most powerful storm of the year so far hit Jamaica on Tuesday this week. Hurricane Melissa is classed as a category five storm, the maximum strength. While Jamaica often faces tropical storms, this is set to be the most powerful storm to reach land on the island since records began. It will bring...| Socialist Worker
This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Each year, the Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan University in New Jersey hosts a conference on the state’s current and future energy landscape. In 2023 and 2024, the gatherings focused heavily on the rapidly accelerating development of […]| Mother Jones
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. History is unfolding in the Atlantic Ocean right now. Hurricane Melissa has spun up into an extraordinarily dangerous Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, and is set to strike Jamaica Monday night before marching toward Cuba. This […]| Mother Jones
This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The coral reef itself was exquisite. Growing about 3 miles offshore in 50 feet of water, it was a rugged terrain of pinks, blues, and oranges, set against a backdrop of deep blue. The coral pieces, each a colony of […]| Mother Jones
Ah…the white nights, the glow that scatters the midnight sun’s illumination beyond the polar circles. But it only extends down to about 60 degrees latitude, below which the sun is too far below the horizon to light up the sky, and that will never change…or … Continue readingA Noctilucent World… The post A Noctilucent World… appeared first on Adamas Nemesis.| | Adamas Nemesis | Adamas Nemesis
What is interesting about Butler is that she shows that pessimism does not only exist for its own sake. The pessimist tends to be someone who is not necessarily braver, but who, for some reason, cannot look away when others gladly do. Read more via Scalawag: The Marvelous Pessimism of Octavia Butler.| Scalawag
We call on our communities to recognize that abolition is not only about tearing down cages but also about building worlds expansive enough to hold our transitions, our elders, and our descendants. Read more via Scalawag: Cool the Cell, Feed the Spirit: Abolition as Reproductive and Climate Justice.| Scalawag
This is medical neglect—a slow, deliberate act of violence against people the state considers expendable or 'criminal,' exploiting their bodies while letting them suffer or die—whether it takes the shape of forced prison labor or the denial of basic healthcare like menopausal treatment. Read more via Scalawag: The Furnace: Climate, Confinement, and the Cost of Reproductive Aging Behind Bars.| Scalawag
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. While they are often treated as separate crises, they are deeply interconnected—and so are their solutions. Among the most promising strategies to address both is the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS): actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural ecosystems to tackle societal challenges, including climate mitigation and adaptation. The … The post Climate Change: Nature-B...| Wise & Shine
The Guardian is ramping up its efforts to ban all views that dissent from climate orthodoxy, branding them 'misinformation' and calling on Ofcom to act. This is not how real science works, says Chris Morrison. The post Guardian Ramps Up Efforts to Ban All Climate Dissent appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.| The Daily Sceptic
Written by Moms Clean Air Force “What will the erosion of commonsense public health policy mean for families like mine with medically vulnerable children?” asks Moms' Elizabeth Bechard in a top opinion column in USA Today.| Moms Clean Air Force
Written by EcoMadres Los huracanes han dejado de ser desastres aislados para convertirse en una clara señal de nuestra vulnerabilidad colectiva. EcoMadres conversó con expertos para hablar sobre cómo las tormentas extremas provocadas por el clima están transformando las comunidades y cómo podemos fortalecer nuestra resiliencia.| Moms Clean Air Force
Written by EcoMadres Hurricanes have ceased to be isolated disasters and are instead a clear signal of our collective vulnerability. EcoMadres sat down with experts to talk about how climate-driven extreme storms are transforming communities and how we can build resilience.| Moms Clean Air Force
Many Americans don’t realize it, but the decisions of billionaires shape every aspect of our lives. Here are just a few — and what we can do. The post Ten Ways You’re Being Burned By Billionaires appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
WEBINAR: The Inter-American Court of Human Rights is releasing its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency and Human Rights, a landmark development that is expected to define binding standards for states’ climate obligations under international human rights law. This moment marks a major opportunity to strengthen climate litigation, advance environmental accountability, and expand the […]| Center for Human Rights and Environment
San José, Costa Rica – The Center for Human Rights and Environment (CHRE/CEDHA) applauds the historic Advisory Opinion issued by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights recognizing the climate emergency as a direct threat to fundamental human rights across the Americas. The Court’s opinion affirms that States have binding obligations to prevent and address the impacts […]| Center for Human Rights and Environment
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights agreed to the request to issue an advisory opinion on Climate Emergency and Human Rights under Article 64(1) of the American Convention on Human Rights. The request for the advisory opinion, submitted to the Court on 9 January 2023 by the Republic of Chile and the Republic of Colombia, […]| Center for Human Rights and Environment
The Government's ban on controlled burning of moorland is making wildfires worse, says Ian Coghill. After a decade of record fires it claims the areas are 'in transition' to a magical state where they'll never burn again. The post The Ban on Controlled Burning of Moorland is Making Wildfires Worse appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.| The Daily Sceptic
The growing number and diversity of climate litigation cases worldwide is strengthening climate law’s role as a governance mechanism that is both holding governments accountable for inadequate action and weakening existing climate policies, according to a UN report.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week’s extreme winds pick up again. Eleven […] The post Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National […] The post NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
Accurate storm surge predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and giving emergency responders time to prepare.| Latest from Space.com
Chlorophyll decline shows a vital life-support system is weakening, threatening food chains and the climate Source| Climate & Capitalism
Toxic algae killed hundreds of marine mammals near L.A. in the last year. Scientists suspected January wildfire runoff may be to blame, but new research says no.| Los Angeles Times
There are times when I see headlines about the state of it all and I think to myself: this is a sick society. And there are times when I see … Continue reading →| LibrarianShipwreck
I asked how she was and my colleague said these are scary times, so I said I agree with all the horrid things happening int he world these certainly are … Continue reading →| LibrarianShipwreck
Not everybody's convinced of its plans. The post Startup Raises $60 Million to Artificially Cool the Planet appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
While the Paris Agreement is yet to go far enough in its outcomes it has still been the greatest force for progress yet seen in the global climate governance space.| E-International Relations
COP30 provides an opportunity for the global and the local to come together and collaborate to form policies which combine local knowledge with international resources.| E-International Relations
Holy water is a pretty regular feature at Catholic churches, so why were some commentators on social media in an uproar over Pope Leo's blessing of ice removed from a Greenland glacier? The post Pope Leo ice blessing sets off social media meltdown appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
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Scientists are searching for pockets of ecological resistance in the face of climate change, places that seem to be warming less quickly than others due to unique natural conditions.| www.kqed.org
As we prepare to look for life in other solar systems, we should also look inward at what we’re doing to our home planet. The post How Habitable Will Earth Be When We Search for Life Beyond Our Planet? appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
A moment of reflection after The Stop Shopping Choir opened for Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts on this summer's 18-city Love Earth Tour, presided over by Daryl Hannah. The post After the Show, Where Do the Earth Songs Go? appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
For much of this year, little rain fell across the Sky Island region. A dry winter in early 2025 gave way to a dry spring and disappointing monsoon season in... Read more »| Sky Island Alliance
Nearly half of people worldwide expect climate change to harm their health within five years – more so than their financial situation - making personal health and wellbeing a powerful entry point for renewed climate engagement. The post Health at the Heart of Climate Concern appeared first on GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future..| GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future.
In this episode, Chris Coulter, David Grayson, and Mark Lee speak with Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, about the meaningful consistency and constant change he has witnessed over more than three decades working in corporate sustainability. The post Constant Principles, Evolving Strategy appeared first on GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future..| GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future.
Discover how emotional responses to climate change differ globally and why tailored communication is key to driving environmental action. The post How Emotions Shape Climate Action around the World appeared first on GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future..| GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future.
Explore the 2025 People and Planet Consumer Insights and Trends report by GlobeScan and Ingka Group (IKEA), revealing global concern about climate change and inequality, and how companies can empower people to take meaningful action. The post People and Planet Consumer Insights and Trends 2025 Report appeared first on GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future..| GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future.
In this episode, Mark and Chris share their take on New York Climate Week 2025 through the lens of the Sustainability at a Crossroads report recently published by ERM, GlobeScan, and Volans. The post Climate Week New York City 2025 Roundup appeared first on GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future..| GlobeScan | Know your world. Lead the future.
Gone are the days when hotels could simply put up signs encouraging guests to reuse their towels and then call themselves “green.” As travelers become more aware of the environmental impacts of their actions, they are increasingly choosing brands that adopt eco-friendly practices. With climate change at the forefront of the global…| Sustainable Travel International
Batteries that pair with clean solar and wind energy or just bolster electrical grids in general have completely taken off and are making a big difference on the California grid.| Los Angeles Times
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstobecheerful.world and we just might feature it here. The kids are back A decade ago, 21 young Americans filed a lawsuit alleging that the United States violated their constitutional rights... The post What We’re Reading: U.S. Youth Take Climate Lawsuit to the Global Stage appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
It was a hot, sticky September afternoon in New Delhi, the kind of heat that clings to your skin. After navigating congested traffic and rough roads, we reached the city of Faridabad, 60 kilometers from the capital. There, Soumya Jain greeted us in her newly renovated home, a three-bedroom apartment... The post Inside the Mud-Walled High-Rise That Cools Itself appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
A landmark global deal to cut greenhouse gases emitted by the shipping industry has fallen through following interventions by the US and Saudi Arabia. More than 100 countries had gathered […]| Global Government Forum
As global warming approaches 1.5°C, climate ‘tipping points’ are being crossed that pose “catastrophic risks to billions of people”, according to a new report by 160 scientists worldwide. The Global […]| Global Government Forum
Author: Fanack Water Editorial Team Iran’s Water Crisis Part 1: The Climate and Natural Roots of a Growing Catastrophe Iran’s water crisis is not new, but in 2025 it has reached breaking point. A nation once known for its ancient qanats and efficient water engineering is now facing a reality shaped by relentless drought, heatwaves, […] The post Iran’s Water Crisis: Climate and Natural Roots of a Growing Catastrophe appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The upshot is that it will be very challenging for the Feds to overturn state emissions regulations of power plants and other facilities. The statutory and doctrinal landscape are favorable for states playing defense, and the Supreme Court seems if anything more favorable to the states than the national government. Of course, these general observations leave plenty of room for litigation over the fine points, and the Feds could win some cases. But the states start the contest with an advant...| Legal Planet
“National Energy Dominance Month.” So typical of Trump: a bungled exercise in foolish bravado. The “bungled” part is that they forgot to designate October as a special month until it was halfway over. The “bravado” saturates almost every sentence, combined with the fact that the blustering has no practical effect. And the “foolish” part is about bad energy policy and bad economics. To expand supply, he needs higher prices, but that would hurt him politically. And there's...| Legal Planet
This Substack post from Matthew Yglesias on climate policy gets, I think two things right and one thing wrong. And getting those three components of climate policy correct is, I believe, important to long term, politically sustainable success in addressing climate change. First, as Yglesias correctly notes, climate change is not a priority for most … Continue reading "Quiet Climate Policy"| Legal Planet
Environmental law have become vibrant parts of the law and policy ecosystem. At a time when despondency seems all too common, the work of these law school centers offers beacons of hope for the future of environmental protection. Some of that work is playing defense — pushing back against deregulatory efforts — while other work plays offense by identifying innovative directions for environmental policy. A comprehensive survey isn’t practical, but I’ll provide examples from several...| Legal Planet
From killing over 600,000 elderly from dementia to an almost equal number of infants under the age of one-year, air pollution’s impact on young and old is explained simply through hard-hitting numbers in the latest State of Global Air (SOGA) report, by the Boston-based Health Effects Institute. The report identifies plenty of scope for immediate […]| Health Policy Watch
Environmental engineering students partner with Baltimore City to protect a major wastewater treatment plant from future climate-driven impacts| The Hub
Survey data provides insight into how Baltimore-area residents feel about climate change| The Hub
By Anton Lang ~ This series of posts continues the data collection and recording for wind power generation in Australia over the last five years. Each Monday, the Long Term Capacity Factor percentages will be updated. They will show two percentages for that Capacity Factor, the first for the most recent 52 week year, and […]| PA Pundits International
By Craig Rucker ~ Repeating the annual United Nations ritual yet again, COP30 will run from Nov. 10 to Nov. 21 in Belem, on the edge of Brazil’s northwestern Amazon rainforest. The city will host some 70,000 scientists, activists, journalists, politicians, and observers (including CFACT), who will party, participate in endless meetings, and plot ways […]| PA Pundits International
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The Trump administration has thrown its full weight against a proposed net-zero shipping emissions plan about to be approved by the member countries of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO). Three Cabinet secretaries have issued a warning to other countries not to approve the so-called Net Zero Framework (NZF), which is generally considered […]| PA Pundits International
By Anton Lang ~ This series of posts continues the data collection and recording for wind power generation in Australia over the last five years. Each Monday, the Long Term Capacity Factor percentages will be updated. They will show two percentages for that Capacity Factor, the first for the most recent 52 week year, and […]| PA Pundits International
By Duggan Flanakin ~ President Trump was not a happy camper when he stepped off a faulty escalator on his way to address the United Nations General Assembly recently. By the time he had finished sp…| PA Pundits International
Tepper shared in an interview with CommonWealth Beacon that she took a previously-unreported trip up to Nova Scotia last month to meet with officials to discuss how Massachusetts can potentially tap into Canadian offshore wind, much in the way the state will soon have access to 1,200 megawatts of hydropower from Quebec.| CommonWealth Beacon
The climate crisis has seen, in response to it, a worsening of many people’s mental health. Climate anxiety (distress related to climate change and its effects) and eco-grief (mourning the damage and loss seen in the natural world) are on the rise, and mental health professionals are noticing that more clients are experiencing these forms…| Sam Woolfe
In a series of recent moves, the administration is opening most of the vast and precious Arctic ecosystem to drilling. The post The Trump Administration Is Prepping to Sell off Alaska’s Arctic to Oil and Gas Companies appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
Earthjustice stands with western Alaska tribes and families after severe storms displaced more than 1,000 residents just before winter.| Earthjustice
Written by Efin Muttaqin, Programme Manager for the Rekam Nusantara Foundation, and Jo Murray, Marine Wildlife Trade and Bycatch Lead at Cefas. “The greatest challenge of the 21st century is to raise a new generation that understands the importance of …| marinescience.blog.gov.uk
The post Why Bother Recycling When Bezos Has a Mega Yacht? appeared first on The Green Hub.| The Green Hub
Solar radiation management is gaining traction as a climate intervention—but new research warns that real-world constraints make it riskier and more uncertain than most models suggest.| State of the Planet
From New Zealand and the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research, Dr. Kevin Trenberth talks ocean heating, new science and his provocative new article. But first we run away to the past. Oregon State University Professor Peter Clark just published “Global mean sea …| RADIO ECOSHOCK
The Global Warming Potential (GWP) metric is an essential tool for measuring the impact of greenhouse gases on the Earth's climate. Let's all understand it a little better. The post The Global Warming Potential (GWP) Explained appeared first on INDVSTRVS.| INDVSTRVS
With more countries passing legislation pushing for decarbonization, the race to decarbonize has begun. The post The Race to Decarbonize Has Begun appeared first on INDVSTRVS.| INDVSTRVS
Vaccination is still key to economic recovery in Asia Pacific, but inequitable distribution, climate change and inflation may derail growth. The post Vaccination Still Key to Economic Recovery appeared first on INDVSTRVS.| INDVSTRVS
At least 33 Indian polling staff died on the last day of voting from heatstroke in just one state, a top election official said Sunday, after scorching temperatures gripped swathes of the country.| France 24
A new framework reimagines biodiversity protection for a changing climate by integrating protected areas, working lands, and human communities into connected, multifunctional landscapes that sustain both nature and people. The post “Conservation mosaics” as a paradigm for the planet appeared first on Conservation Corridor.| Conservation Corridor
Yes, Climate Collapse; Culture War; and Civil Unrest are all happening simultaneously, so thank God people are finally waking up and calling out the fascist nightmare parading around as government. I stand with every voice screaming truth to power. But while we’re shouting in the streets, I need to grab the mic and scream something else — the planet is ... Read More The post While Everyone’s Arguing About Genitals, the Planet Is Bleeding Out appeared first on George Freeman.| George Freeman
Just this week, the president froze billions in funding for renewable-energy projects in Democrat-led states amidst a wider government shutdown, demonstrating why grassroots climate initiatives are increasingly building in resilience from heat, storms, and the government itself.| Public Health Watch
Extreme heat exposes workers to more health risks, including miscarriages, stillbirths and preterm births.| Santa Cruz Sentinel
Many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact..| Santa Cruz Sentinel
Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more The post Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study appeared first on...| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Engineers have made a nanofiber filter that fits in building ventilation systems and soaks up CO2 at lower cost than massive direct-air capture plants.| Anthropocene
The answer lies in strategic charging to encourage solar and wind power development| Anthropocene
Companies used to be accused of faking sustainability via greenwashing. Now some are hiding actual climate progress.| Anthropocene
The first quantitative global analysis of renewable energy development by fossil giants reveals an enormous gap between rhetoric and reality.| Anthropocene
The world's top writers, designers, scientists, and entrepreneurs explore how we can create a sustainable Human Age we actually want to live in.| Anthropocene
A little over 1.5 cups of a yellow powder made of tiny porous polymer particles can capture as much carbon dioxide in a year as a mature tree.| Anthropocene
Compared to today’s sorbents, the new super-porous material could absorb carbon dioxide from smokestacks at much lower cost and energy| Anthropocene
AI is no longer a futuristic tool; it’s a present-day force shaping our world, from predicting floods to optimizing energy grids. In 2025, AI-driven systems are intertwined with the urgency of climate change – and the opportunity to accelerate action. But they also bring a new set of risks and costs. And a much welcomed... The post How to Steer AI Investments Toward a Resilient Planet appeared first on Technology Salon.| Technology Salon
The approach converts the toxic nonstick coating into harmless ingredients. The post New recycling method turns Teflon into toothpaste fluoride appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
As the world becomes more interconnected, some plants have benefitted from a greater ease in movement from one region to another, while some have become problematic. Some introduced species gain a competitive edge, spreading rapidly, outcompeting native vegetation, and transforming entire ecosystems. These species are known as “invasive,” and they can disrupt food webs, alter […]| UConn Today
Coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes are powerful natural climate solutions. These blue carbon habitats capture and store vast amounts of carbon while shielding shorelines, supporting marine biodiversity, and strengthening food security in climate-vulnerable regions. Yet they are disappearing due to development, pollution, and other human activities. Protecting and restoring these Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes do far more than paint a beautiful backdrop for a day by the sea. These blue carbon ecosystems capture and store enormous amounts of carbon, protect shorelines from storms, and support fisheries and tourism around the world. Yet despite the numerous benefits that blue carbon ecosystems bring Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
Tucked between land and sea, you’ve probably seen blue carbon ecosystems without realizing how important they are. Maybe you’ve kayaked through mangrove tunnels, floated over seagrass meadows, or spotted birds feeding in a salt marsh at low tide. These blue carbon habitats do far more than set the scene for coastal adventures; they’re among the Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of Earth’s most important ecosystems. Seagrass is a marine plant that grows in shallow coastal waters, forming underwater meadows known as seagrass beds. These landscapes feed sea turtles, dugongs, and even sharks, while sheltering a diverse array of fish and small organisms. These flowering plants aren’t seaweed but Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. These coastal trees capture and store large amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate the greenhouse gases that fuel climate change. They also boost climate resilience, shielding communities from rising seas and storms while sustaining local Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
In this third webinar in our Road to Net Zero series a panel of experts discusses carbon removal technologies.| Sustainable Travel International
The $7-billion grant program was designed to help low-income households install solar panels on their homes.| Los Angeles Times
Scattering microscopic particles of sulfur in the atmosphere might slow down climate change. It might also change weather patterns.| Latest from Space.com
A federal judge in Missoula dismissed a youth-led climate change lawsuit challenging several presidential executive orders on the grounds the district court did not have jurisdiction to provide the sweeping relief asked for by the plaintiffs. Judge Dana Christensen on Wednesday issued an order “reluctantly” dismissing Lighthiser v. Trump, saying the scope of the requests […]| Daily Montanan
MISSOULA — “What is it you want me to do?” U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen asked the legal team behind 22 youth suing the Trump administration over a series of actions aimed at “unleashing” the fossil fuel industry. The lawsuit, Lighthiser v. Trump, was filed in Montana’s federal district court in May and seeks […]| Daily Montanan
The State of Montana is on the hook for nearly $3 million to cover attorney’s fees stemming from the litigation of Held v. Montana, the youth-led constitutional climate lawsuit that made national headlines when it went to trial in 2023. Lewis and Clark District Court Judge Kathy Seeley, who ruled in favor of the young […]| Daily Montanan
