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world17 days ago•5 min saved

UN General Assembly 2026 kicks off with global leaders set to speak on climate, conflicts and development

The 81st UN General Assembly opens in New York with about 130 heads of state and government expected to speak during a two-session high-level week (Sept 22–26, resuming Sept 28), featuring Brazil as the traditional opener and the United States as host second, amid discussions on climate action, development, sea-level rise, pandemic preparedness, and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine; Mahmoud Abbas will address via prerecorded video after visa denials, while the race to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unfolds.

via Al Jazeera|

#climate-action #diplomacy #un-general-assembly

politics5 months ago•24 min saved

Steyer’s hidden fossil-fuel ties haunt California governor bid

Billionaire Tom Steyer faces renewed scrutiny over his links to Farallon Capital after reporting shows he never fully cut ties and remained a passive investor as the hedge fund financed coal projects, including in Australia. Steyer says he has removed fossil-fuel holdings and donates profits from any unintended exposure, but tax filings indicate Cayman-based funds and other foreign holdings. His net worth is around $2.4 billion, with Farallon stake declining from about $110 million during his 2020 bid to roughly $34.7 million more recently. The disclosures come as he gains ground in the California governor race, aided by his heavy campaign spending.

via New York Post|

#climate-action #coal-financing #farallon-capital

world7 months ago•3 min saved

California and UK ink clean-energy pact to boost offshore wind and investment

California and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on clean-energy technologies, especially offshore wind, easing UK firms’ access to California’s market, boosting joint research, and reaffirming commitment to UN climate goals amid U.S. policy shifts.

via politico.eu|

#clean-energy #climate-action #international-cooperation

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Indigenous Protesters Clash with Security at COP30 in Brazil

Indigenous protesters stormed the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil, demanding land rights and opposing agribusiness, oil exploration, and illegal logging, leading to security clashes and highlighting Indigenous concerns in climate negotiations.

via Al Jazeera|

#brazil #climate-action #cop30

environment11 months ago•3 min saved

Prince William Celebrates Earthshot Prize Winners and Honors Princess Diana in Brazil

Prince William announced the winners of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in Rio, celebrating innovative projects worldwide that address environmental issues, including protecting the Atlantic Forest, cleaning air in Bogotá, conserving marine life through a global ocean treaty, promoting sustainable fashion in Lagos, and aiding vulnerable communities in Bangladesh, with each winner receiving a £1m grant to scale their initiatives.

via BBC|

#climate-action #earthshot-prize #environment

environment11 months ago•4 min saved

Global Climate Goals: Progress and Challenges in 2025

The State of Climate Action 2025 report highlights that global efforts to meet the Paris Agreement targets are significantly lagging, with none of the assessed indicators on track to limit warming to 1.5°C by 2030. Despite some progress, such as increased private climate finance and rising electric vehicle sales, critical areas like deforestation, coal phase-out, and climate finance require urgent and substantial acceleration to avoid severe climate impacts.

via World Resources Institute|

#carbon-neutrality #climate-action #climate-finance

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Shakira and Cardi B Shine at Global Citizen Festival 2025 in Central Park

Shakira and Cardi B headlined the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, which attracted 60,000 attendees committed to ending poverty and fighting climate change through activism and music, raising funds for global causes and inspiring collective action.

via Azat TV|

#activism #climate-action #global-citizen-festival

environment1 year ago•3 min saved

Why Public Action on Climate Change Remains Limited

A study finds that encouraging people to imagine future impacts of climate change on themselves and loved ones is the most effective way to motivate climate action and information sharing, while providing personal carbon footprint info is less effective. The research highlights the importance of future-oriented and personal relevance strategies in overcoming psychological barriers to climate action.

via Anthropocene Magazine|

#behavioral-interventions #climate-action #climate-change

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Amazon Faces Global Black Friday Strikes Amid Worker Protests

Amazon workers in over 20 countries plan to protest or strike during Black Friday to demand better workers' rights and climate action. The Make Amazon Pay campaign, supported by over 80 unions and activist groups, is organizing the protests, which will occur in major cities worldwide, including the US, UK, Germany, and India. The campaign calls for fair pay, union recognition, and environmental sustainability from Amazon. Despite Amazon's claims of competitive pay and renewable energy use, workers and activists criticize the company's labor practices and environmental impact.

via The Guardian|

#amazon #black-friday #business

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

California Gears Up for Legal Showdown Against Trump's Policies

President-elect Donald Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for his plan to protect the state from potential policy changes under the incoming administration. Newsom, alongside Attorney General Rob Bonta and other Democrats, has called for an emergency session to safeguard California's civil rights, abortion protections, and climate initiatives. Trump accused Newsom of harming California with Democratic policies, citing issues like homelessness and high living costs, and claimed that more people are leaving the state. Newsom has vowed to resist Trump's policies, emphasizing California's readiness to fight.

via Axios|

#california #civil-rights #climate-action

climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

"World Endures 12 Months of Record Heat Amid Climate Warnings"

The past 12 months have been the warmest on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.63°C above pre-industrial levels. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of a "highway to climate hell" and urges a 30% cut in fossil fuel production by 2030 to avoid surpassing the critical 1.5°C warming threshold. Despite global agreements, CO2 emissions hit a record high last year, and scientists predict even warmer years ahead. Guterres calls for banning fossil fuel advertising and emphasizes the urgent need for more aggressive climate action.

via Reuters|

#climate-action #climate-change #fossil-fuels

climate-change2 years ago•1 min saved

"John Kerry's Continued Commitment to Climate Action Beyond White House Exit"

After leaving the White House, John Kerry plans to continue his work on climate finance, focusing on mobilizing private capital to address climate change. Kerry, who served as the special presidential envoy for climate under the Biden administration, aims to leverage his experience and connections to advance environmental policy and promote climate action on a global scale.

via Financial Times|

#climate-action #climate-change #climate-finance

climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

"Global Climate Crisis: Year-Long Breach of 1.5C Warming Limit Signals Unprecedented Threat"

The EU's climate service reports that global warming has exceeded 1.5C for the first time over an entire year, bringing the world closer to breaching the landmark Paris agreement. Urgent action to cut carbon emissions is crucial to slow warming, as temperatures continue to rise at a concerning pace. While the breach of the 1.5C limit is driven by human activities and a natural climate-warming phenomenon, researchers emphasize that humans can still make a difference in controlling the world's warming trajectory through green technologies and reducing emissions.

via BBC.com|

#15c-limit #carbon-emissions #climate-action

science-and-environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Empowering Global Climate Action Through Positive Psychology and Behavioral Science"

An international team of scientists has developed a web-based tool to enhance global climate awareness and action by identifying effective messaging themes through experimental research involving nearly 250 researchers and over 59,000 participants from 63 countries. The study tested various climate change messaging interventions and found that while "doom and gloom" messaging was effective at stimulating social media sharing, it decreased support for certain climate actions and policies, particularly among climate-change skeptics. The findings highlight the importance of tailoring climate change messaging to specific audiences and objectives.

via Phys.org|

#climate-action #climate-awareness #global-intervention

climate2 years ago•1 min saved

Europe's Struggle with Farming and Pesticide Regulations

Farmer protests in Europe have led to the abandonment of an ambitious bill to reduce chemical pesticide use and softened recommendations on cutting agricultural pollution by the European Union, highlighting the challenge of making farming more climate-friendly. With agriculture accounting for 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, dramatic changes are necessary to meet ambitious climate targets, but farmers argue they are being hit by high costs and unfair competition. The political difficulty of changing farming practices is evident as parliamentary elections approach, with farming being a potent force and marker of European identity.

via The New York Times|

#agricultural-pollution #climate #climate-action