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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · 14d

EU Member States and the European Parliament (EP) reached a provisional agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), a dedicated financing programme for defence worth €1.5 billion for the period 2025-2027.

www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

European defence industry programme: MEPs reach deal with Council | News | European Parliament

The agreed draft law is designed to strengthen the EU defence industry, foster joint European defence procurement, ramp-up defence manufacturing and increase support for Ukraine.

www.europarl.europa.eu

Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · 18d

A new EU vision on global climate action is out. The EU's message to its global partners: 1. We have reduced our emissions by 37% and counting, we walk the talk; 2. We are a reliable partner that plays by the rules; and 3. We are open to cooperation.

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · 20d

As data centers’ financial and environmental impacts have become clearer, the public is broadly growing more concerned. In some US communities, data centres electricity and water consumption has increased residential utility bills.

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A Michigan town hopes to stop a data center with a 2026 ballot initiative

Local officials see millions of dollars in tax revenue, but more than 950 residents who signed ballot petitions fear endless noise, pollution and higher electric rates.

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · 26d

Washington Post reports top Russian Foreign Ministry official cautioned President Donald Trump’s administration Wednesday against giving Ukraine access to long-range Tomahawk missiles that could hit targets deep within Russia.

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Russia escalates warning as Trump considers sale of Tomahawks to Ukraine

The warning is part of a concerted Russian effort to deter President Donald Trump from giving Ukraine access to the missiles, repeating a tactic Moscow has used throughout the war.

www.washingtonpost.com

Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Oct 2

Beautiful DC sunset on the roof of stunning @swedeninusa.bsky.social with friends and colleagues from all over Europe and beyond. Thank you Sweden!!

Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Oct 1

Fish talk.

Groupers convey specific messages to one another about courtship and territory.

Nature is fascinating as well as crucial to our health and economy . Protect it.

www.popsci.com/environment/...

Eavesdropping on grunting groupers reveals how the fish communicate

Scientists listened to these Caribbean fish for over 2,000 hours.

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last week, the European Commission proposed doubling its support to Greenland as part of the next EU seven-year budget.

Which means that for 2028–2034, the Commission is proposing over €530 million in funding for Nuuk.

www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

European Commission doubles its bets to gain influence in the Arctic

The European Commission's proposal to double its financial support for Greenland marks a turning point in defending the EU's strategic interests in the Arctic region in the face of Russian, Chinese and American ambitions. #EuropeNews

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Aug 29

Bankers know the risk.

The head of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde warned cutting the scope of the EU’s sustainability reporting directives could weaken the EU’s central banking system, in a letter addressed to members of the European Parliament.

www.esgtoday.com/ecb-presiden...

ECB President Warns Lawmakers Against Watering Down CSRD Sustainability Reporting Requirements - ESG Today

Initiatives underway to reduce European sustainability reporting and due diligence reporting requirements could limit the European Central Bank’s capability to manage climate risk in the financial sys...

www.esgtoday.com

Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Aug 28

The EU Deforestation Regulation will contribute to G7 commitments. In the latest G7 summit in June, leaders stated that "We will align with commitments to halt and reverse deforestation and forest and land degradation by 2030 globally"
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 31

Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.

“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.

Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 30

Motherfucking wind farms…

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 29

For legislators wondering what people they represent want.

59% of Europeans say they are prepared to pay a higher price for more sustainable products.

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 28

Forests and vegetation absorb 30% of carbon from burning fossil fuels.

A vital climate service performed at virtually no cost by trees around the world, from tropical rainforests to temperate and boreal forests.

If we lose them, we are lost.

www.wri.org/insights/for...

World’s Forest Carbon Sink Shrank to its Lowest Point in at Least 2 Decades, Due to Fires and Persistent Deforestation

Forests have been quietly cooling the planet for decades, but their role is increasingly under threat.

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 25

Have your say! EU has published a call for evidence seeking views on how to strengthen the sustainability of EU and international fisheries and promote enhanced global and regional governance.

Open until 15 September! See below.
oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...

Commission launches call for evidence to shape the EU strategy on fisheries external action

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape a new EU strategy for fisheries external action — a key step towards more sustainable and globally responsible ocean governance.

oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu

Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 21

Deforestation is behind 10% of global emissions.

The EU deforestation regulation aims to ensure deforestation-free supply chains for 7 key agricultural commodities produced or imported into the EU.

Here the latest FAQ update for those implementing the regulation.

circabc.europa.eu/ui/group/348...

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 19

The death of corporate sustainability has been wildly exaggerated.

trellis.net/article/corp...

Corporate sustainability is not dying in 2025

Corporate sustainability is evolving -- getting smarter and, in many respects, more effective -- in response to a complex and pugnacious political and economic environment.

trellis.net

Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 16

Register now for the 2025 edition of the European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS)! Taking place on 23-24 October in Helsinki, Finland.

Investing in nature is good business.

ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env...

ENVIRONMENT - European Business & Nature Summit 2025 – Registration Now Open!

ec.europa.eu

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · Jul 13

A heat wave hit New England’s grid. Clean energy saved the day. #Climate

A heat wave hit New England’s grid. Clean energy saved the day.

On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of dollars.

www.canarymedia.com

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John Walke @johndwalke.bsky.social · Jul 5

Extreme Heat Shuts Down Some Nuclear Reactors in Europe. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/c...

Extreme Heat Shuts Down Some Nuclear Reactors in Europe

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · Jul 2

Todo mi apoyo a las familias. Terrible y real, la virulencia hace difícil la respuesta. La acción climática es más necesaria que nunca.
elpais.com/espana/catal... Un incendio de sexta generación y a velocidad de récord deja un granjero y un trabajador muertos en Lleida | EL PAÍS

Un incendio de sexta generación y a velocidad de récord deja un granjero y un trabajador muertos en Lleida

Las víctimas trataron de huir con su vehículo de la zona en llamas. La primera hipótesis que se baraja es que el origen fue una maquinaria agrícola

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 3

Nuclear power plants can be unreliable on current climate change trends. They are dependent on water supply and reasonable temperatures: two things that will be harder to get if the world fails to reduce emissions right now.

www.euronews.com/2025/07/02/f...

France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave

To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then release back into water bodies at a higher temperature. However, this process can threaten local biodiversity if water is released which is too hot.

www.euronews.com

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 1

Free market basics.

Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · Jun 23

You may claim being green or you may decide not to do it.
But customers deserve respect.
We should honour their trust and ensure a reliable information support.

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 1

Major operators who have invested in EU Deforestation Regulation compliance systems are coming out in favour of maintaining this bulwark of the European Green Deal, both in timeline and scope.

www.linkedin.com/posts/neuman...

𝗡𝗞𝗚 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG)

𝗡𝗞𝗚 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 We have important news to share regarding our commitment to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): On behalf of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), Neumann Grupp...

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Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jul 1

Climate change is a very competitive problem compared to others. For Europe in particular. The European continent has been warming twice as fast as the global average since the 80s - the fastest-warming continent on Earth, according to @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social

www.copernicus.eu/en/news/news...

Copernicus Global Climate Report 2024 confirms last year as the warmest on record, first ever above 1.5°C annual average temperature | Copernicus

www.copernicus.eu

Manuel Carmona Yebra @carmonayebra.bsky.social · Jun 29

And we are losing.

Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · Jun 29

‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns CEO of Cop30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil #Climate

‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns CEO of Cop30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil

Negotiators doubt countries’ financial and environmental commitment as military and trade wars divert attention

www.theguardian.com