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activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · Sep 6

🌍🎶 Climate Week NYC runs September 21–28, 2025.

Queue up our 2025 Earth Day playlist and “Power On” as you move between Climate Week sessions.

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#ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateAction #PowerOn #activist360

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 8h

Two years after PFAS was found in Hermiston’s drinking water, the city has stopped testing. With known links to cancer and heart disease, PFAS contamination is extremely harmful. Why stop testing when it's needed the most?

tinyurl.com/8srcmbef #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #WaterCrisis #Health

After finding forever chemicals in its drinking water, this Eastern Oregon city stopped testing for them

PFAS turning up in Oregon cities remain unregulated by federal clean water laws.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 8h

Warming winters and droughts are forcing ski resorts to rethink the season itself. Tech alone won’t solve water scarcity or temperature limits. Long-term survival may depend on redefining when, and how, we ski.

tinyurl.com/mwv9fcp2 #ClimateCrisis #SkiSeason #SkiResorts #SkiIndustry #Drought

To keep skiing the East through droughts and warming winters, we may have to ‘rethink’ ski season • New Hampshire Bulletin

Winter ski season is on the horizon, but New Hampshire is still deep in drought, putting some snowmakers at the state’s mountain resorts on edge.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 8h

Red alert in Eugene: Delta Ponds is turning red, a visible sign of warming temps, drought, and shifting ecosystems. Climate change is reshaping critical wetlands in real time.

tinyurl.com/3u3sxz4k #ClimateCrisis #Wetlands #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Ecosystems #activist360

Red alert: Delta Ponds showing impacts of climate change

On this edition, we talk with Lauri Holts, an ecologist with the City of Eugene about the amazing, and fragile ecosystem that is the Delta Ponds watershed in the city.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 1d

Scientists warn that if Earth warms past 1.5 °C, called “overshoot,” we risk setting off dangerous chain reactions. Melting ice locks in sea level rise, coral reefs die, forests weaken, and extreme weather worsens.

tinyurl.com/n6p9eu63 #ClimateCrisis #SeaLevelRise #ClimateRisks #ExtremeWeather

Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5°C global-warming limit

Last week, around 180 scientists, researchers and legal experts gathered in Laxenburg, Austria to attend the first-ever international conference focused on the controversial topic of climate “overshoo...

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 1d

Some climate tipping points have already been crossed. A new report warns coral reefs face irreversible collapse and Antarctic ice may follow, locking in rising seas. The time to act is now.

tinyurl.com/yuyzt328 #ClimateCrisis #TippingPoints #CoralReefs #CoralBleaching #Antarctica #COP30

Some climate ‘tipping points’ already being crossed, researchers warn

Some irreversible climate harms are already happening to the planet, researchers are warning ahead of this year’s global climate summit. In a new report, a group of researchers said that between 20…

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 1d

India’s sunshine is fading. A new study shows a 30-year decline in sunlight caused by aerosols and lingering clouds, threatening crops and solar ambitions. In Mumbai, daily life unfolds under a persistent haze.

tinyurl.com/29nkacwv #ClimateCrisis #AirPollution #India #SolarEnergy #Health

How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine

India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 3d

Historic move: California will join the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the first U.S. state to do so. A bold stand for global climate leadership, biodiversity, and 30×30 conservation goals.

youtu.be/9BaVXf6r_Bg #ClimateAction #IUCN #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Activist360

California Seeks to Join International Union for Conservation of Nature

YouTube video by California Governor Gavin Newsom

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 3d

New evidence shows methane which is 25x more potent than CO₂, is leaking from cracks in Antarctica’s seafloor. As ice melts, massive hidden reservoirs may be releasing this “super pollutant,” accelerating warming.

tinyurl.com/3tf2ztdx #ClimateCrisis #Methane #Antarctica

Researchers find methane leaking out of cracks in Antarctic seabed

One of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions has been discovered seeping out of cracks of the Antarctic sea floor, researchers have found.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 3d

New research reveals a powerful Earth “thermostat.” Warming speeds up phosphorus cycle, fueling phytoplankton blooms that pull CO₂ from air, potentially triggering an ice age. A reminder of the planet’s power to correct itself, but not in our lifetime.

tinyurl.com/3huv4hvf #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Hidden, supercharged 'thermostat' may cause Earth to overcorrect for climate change

Rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere may trigger a series of geological and biological processes that could ensure the next ice age arrives on time instead of being delayed, researchers say.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 5d

“Truly astounding”: rivers in Alaska are turning bright orange as thawing permafrost releases toxic metals. Scientists warn this irreversible shift threatens fish, wildlife & Indigenous communities.

tinyurl.com/4p8hek2j #ClimateCrisis #Alaska #ClimateChange #Ecosystems #Nature #Health

"Truly astounding": rivers in Alaska are turning orange. Some are so bright they're visible from space | Discover Wildlife

Scientists warn of widespread ecological damage as thawing Arctic permafrost turns once-pristine rivers toxic with metals.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 5d

The U.S. refused to sign a World Bank climate statement backing a 45% funding pledge. Trump wants the Bank to focus less on climate, creating a clear split with other countries before the IMF–World Bank meetings.

tinyurl.com/2s44jw8y #ClimateCrisis #ClimateFinance #WorldBank #ClimateAction #IMF

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 5d

The Tibetan Plateau, Earth’s “Third Pole,” is warming at 2× the global average due to elevation effects, glacier loss, feedback loops & human activity. A new study warns of water insecurity & geopolitical risk.

tinyurl.com/4tyrne2n #ClimateCrisis #Tibet #WaterSecurity #COP30 #ClimateAction

New study sounds alarm over deepening ecological crisis in Tibet

The study warns that the Tibetan Plateau—often referred to as the “Third Pole”—is warming at more than twice the global average

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 6d

Researchers have created a breakthrough bamboo-based bioplastic stronger than many commercial plastics, heat-resistant, and fully biodegradable in just 50 days.🌱

tinyurl.com/59jmtrv6 #Bioplastics #Innovation #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #ClimateHope

China's bamboo plastic with mechanical strength biodegrades in 50 days

Developed by researchers from China's Northeast Forestry University, the bamboo plastic can biodegrade in soil within 50 days and offers a pathway towards sustainable plastic alternatives.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 6d

A Johns Hopkins study found cancer risks in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” up to 11x higher than EPA estimates—driven by underreported emissions from petrochemical plants.⚠️

tinyurl.com/yup3uhuj #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #CleanAir #CancerAlley #Health

‘Cancer Alley’ risks up to 11 times higher than EPA estimates, study shows

A new study from Johns Hopkins University measured 17 cancer-causing air pollutants across four parishes between Baton Rouge and New Orleans in 2023.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 6d

China’s fusion of ancient wisdom and modern tech offers vital lessons in surviving extreme heat—from climate calendars and shaded pavilions to AI-driven urban planning. 🌍🔥

tinyurl.com/2cvf4wny #ExtremeHeat #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateCrisis

Ancient wisdom can help tackle extreme heat

At the recent United Nations General Assembly, a leader of a major country once again dismissed the dangers of climate change, claiming that the scientific consensus on global warming was the work of ...

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 7d

Solar power has overtaken coal as the world’s cheapest energy source. With battery prices down 89% since 2010, solar-plus-storage now rivals gas. The challenge ahead: modernizing grids & sustaining policy to keep clean energy reliable & affordable.

tinyurl.com/mryd52ba #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

When sunshine became cheaper than coal

Solar energy is now the cheapest source of power worldwide, driving a massive shift toward renewables. Falling battery prices and innovations in solar materials are making clean energy more reliable t...

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 7d

Tuvalu’s existence hangs in the balance; without action, it could disappear due to rising seas. At the UN, PM Feleti Teo urged major polluters to accept legally binding obligations to cut emissions & fund climate recovery,

tinyurl.com/4c2sszh2 #SeaLevelRise #ClimateJustice

Tuvalu's existence hangs in balance

CLIMATE change and sea level rise are Tuvalu’s greatest security threats, and major polluters must enter legally binding obligations

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 7d

Climate change is breaking the rhythm of bird migration. Shifting seasons and lost habitats are leaving birds stranded, starving, or extinct. This is disrupting pollination, crops, and ecosystems.

tinyurl.com/4ufhpdks #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #Ecosystems #Birds

Birds are behaving strangely — and it could have dire implications for humanity

Is it the sign of the a-flock-alypse?

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 8d

Nurdles are tiny plastic pellets used to make everyday products. They are spilling into oceans by the millions of pounds each year. These microplastics absorb toxins, harm wildlife, and enter our food chain.

tinyurl.com/3ms7kxsy #Microplastics #Oceans #HealthRisks

Residents encouraged to 'hunt' for mysterious pellets spotted floating around shores: 'We are already seeing significant amounts'

Nurdles are the second largest source of primary microplastic pollution.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 8d

Jane Goodall’s legacy reminds us that science and compassion must move together. Her life taught us to act on passion, use our platforms for good, and protect the only planet we have. The world’s loss is immense but her lessons endure.

tinyurl.com/4j7uzwh5 #JaneGoodall #RIP #ClimateScience

3 Things A Climate Scientist Learned From Jane Goodall

What a climate scientist learned from Dr. Jane Goodall.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 8d

From Florida to California, insurers are pulling out as wildfires, floods, and rising seas make homes uninsurable threatening mortgages, property values, and financial stability. The U.S. housing map is being redrawn by climate risk.

tinyurl.com/yrcwhryc #ClimateRisk #RealEstate #Insurance

Climate change and the coming real estate calamity

Climate change is making millions of homes uninsurable or unfinanceable, and that puts them at risk of destruction.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 12d

The DOE just canceled $7.5B in clean energy projects, gutting hydrogen hubs & direct air capture across mostly blue states & reinforcing fossil fuel interests. The move was framed as “ending the Left’s climate agenda.”

tinyurl.com/3hnf7rsb #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

Department of Energy cancels $7.5B of clean energy projects in mostly blue states | TechCrunch

The Trump administration canceled over 300 awards related to clean energy on October 1. The states most affected by the cuts voted for Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 12d

“Rage, rage against the dying of the light”—and the climate crisis. In Door County, scientists + volunteers are testing which trees can survive a warming world, planting 600+ for our future.

tinyurl.com/wmej3tvu #Trees #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #activist360

NATURE NOTES: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Climate Crisis - Door County Pulse

by TONY KISZONAS, director of research, The Ridges Sanctuary Sad to admit, but I was never much into poetry, with a few exceptions. One of these exceptions is “Do Not […]

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 12d

Pope Leo XIV blessed a block of ice from a melting glacier, symbolizing the planet’s fragility and urging leaders to “act with courage” on climate change. His stance draws fire from MAGA critics spotlighting the clash between science, faith, and politics.

tinyurl.com/ydwsum89 #ClimateAction

MAGA attacks ‘woke pope’ who blessed block of ice in climate gesture

The American pontiff asked world leaders to ‘act with courage’ to fight climate change, embracing his predecessor’s environmental legacy

activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 13d

Jane Goodall’s final message is clear: we are part of nature, yet destroying our only home. She urged us to act now, before the small window to change closes. Her legacy is a call to rethink growth, embrace renewables, and live in harmony with Earth.

tinyurl.com/bddephcj #JaneGoodall #ClimateAction

Listen to Jane Goodall’s final — and urgent — message

Her final interviews are essential listening for everyone.