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Perfect 👌 as usual from @zackpolanski.bsky.social 💚💚💚
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Perfect 👌 as usual from @zackpolanski.bsky.social 💚💚💚
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Drying hotspots are emerging across the Middle East, Asia, South America, along the US west coast + swathes of Canada, with Greenland, Iceland + Svalbard showing dramatic drying trends, + the Iranian government contemplating evacuating Tehran due to water shortage.
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Drying hotspots are emerging across the Middle East, Asia, South America, along the US west coast + swathes of Canada, with Greenland, Iceland + Svalbard showing dramatic drying trends, + the Iranian government contemplating evacuating Tehran due to water shortage.
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Meanwhile, water shortage in countries like Spain could affect food supplies in the many countries they produce food for.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Meanwhile, water shortage in countries like Spain could affect food supplies in the many countries they produce food for.
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Professor Hannah Cloke told us,“We should be focusing on water reuse, using less water in the first place, separating drinking water from those recycled waters that we could use, using nature-based solutions + thinking about the way that we’re building".
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
4/6
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Professor Hannah Cloke told us,“We should be focusing on water reuse, using less water in the first place, separating drinking water from those recycled waters that we could use, using nature-based solutions + thinking about the way that we’re building".
4/6
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
4/6
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Even areas getting wetter may experience water shortage as the intense, sudden rainfall that climate change drives leads to flash floods + runoff which don't replenish groundwater.
3/6
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
share.google
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Even areas getting wetter may experience water shortage as the intense, sudden rainfall that climate change drives leads to flash floods + runoff which don't replenish groundwater.
3/6
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In Europe, a division is emerging: the south and south east grow drier, including parts of the UK. Meanwhile, the North and North East, including parts of the UK, are growing wetter:
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In Europe, a division is emerging: the south and south east grow drier, including parts of the UK. Meanwhile, the North and North East, including parts of the UK, are growing wetter:
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Water reserves drying up in face of climate change.
Our latest article, out now:
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Our latest article, out now:
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
share.google
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Water reserves drying up in face of climate change.
Our latest article, out now:
share.google/0eyMBdzbmWkA...
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Our latest article, out now:
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Europe isn't on Iran's level of water impacts, but even here, ground water storage levels are dropping
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In Europe, a division is emerging: the south and south east grow drier, including parts of the UK. Meanwhile, the North and North East, including parts of the UK, are growing wetter:
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November 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Europe isn't on Iran's level of water impacts, but even here, ground water storage levels are dropping
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How many #ClimateAlarms does @teamlabouruk.bsky.social need?? Can our #water support data centres?? @watershed-i.bsky.social @leanahosea.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
How many #ClimateAlarms does @teamlabouruk.bsky.social need?? Can our #water support data centres?? @watershed-i.bsky.social @leanahosea.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Amazing history lesson - read the last paragraphs about #Nuclear particularly closely @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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‘I have watched politicians failing yet and yet again’: lessons from a life as an environment writer
Paul Brown looks back at his career reporting on the climate crisis, failed summit and nuclear power – and how to do it well
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November 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Amazing history lesson - read the last paragraphs about #Nuclear particularly closely @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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This is cool.
I suppose if it’s automated there’s no Driver 8 for us to say “take a break” to.
I suppose if it’s automated there’s no Driver 8 for us to say “take a break” to.
#Montreal 's just leap-frogged other cities in North America by opening the REM.
Automated. Electric. Frequent (2.5 minute headways). Fast (Capable of 110 km/h). Cheap to build. (One tenth the price of other systems)
And really fun to ride...
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Automated. Electric. Frequent (2.5 minute headways). Fast (Capable of 110 km/h). Cheap to build. (One tenth the price of other systems)
And really fun to ride...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This is cool.
I suppose if it’s automated there’s no Driver 8 for us to say “take a break” to.
I suppose if it’s automated there’s no Driver 8 for us to say “take a break” to.
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Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
Native American actress gave ICE agents her tribal ID. They called it 'fake,' she says
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
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I think most people living in the UK would be astonished to know that this country is now more wealthy than Germany, and ranked 4th in the world
The millions struggling to eat and heat will be rightly wondering, where the f*ck it is?
www.forbes.com/sites/lewisn...
The millions struggling to eat and heat will be rightly wondering, where the f*ck it is?
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The World’s 50 Richest Countries 2025
From glittering alpine lakes to the neon-lit skylines of East Asia, here are the world’s richest countries, according to UBS.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I think most people living in the UK would be astonished to know that this country is now more wealthy than Germany, and ranked 4th in the world
The millions struggling to eat and heat will be rightly wondering, where the f*ck it is?
www.forbes.com/sites/lewisn...
The millions struggling to eat and heat will be rightly wondering, where the f*ck it is?
www.forbes.com/sites/lewisn...
Well @simonlightwood.org.uk. We haven't seen a report on the #NEBriefing yet. Or confirmation you were there.
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Well @simonlightwood.org.uk. We haven't seen a report on the #NEBriefing yet. Or confirmation you were there.
#ChrisPackham on the #TodayProgramme speaking truth to a resistant #AmolRajan. Talking about the #NationalEmergencyBriefing this morning in Westminster.
We really look forward to hearing your feedback @simonlightwood.org.uk as we can't get there from #Wakefield today.
We really look forward to hearing your feedback @simonlightwood.org.uk as we can't get there from #Wakefield today.
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#ChrisPackham on the #TodayProgramme speaking truth to a resistant #AmolRajan. Talking about the #NationalEmergencyBriefing this morning in Westminster.
We really look forward to hearing your feedback @simonlightwood.org.uk as we can't get there from #Wakefield today.
We really look forward to hearing your feedback @simonlightwood.org.uk as we can't get there from #Wakefield today.
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Anthropogenic (human-induced) climate change is not a future problem. 🧪🔌☀️💨💧💧🔋
Our built environment isn't ready for the changes we've made to our natural environment.
VIDEO: 🇹🇭 🇲🇾 Tens of thousands displaced by floods in Thailand and Malaysia
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia have been displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 people dead, officials said
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia have been displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 people dead, officials said
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Anthropogenic (human-induced) climate change is not a future problem. 🧪🔌☀️💨💧💧🔋
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this is nearly a fortnight old, ie in the 1st week of #COP30, it raises again the question of the #Petrostates' aggressively defensive position. If we were Saudi energy ministers, we would be holding secret talks to find a #JustTransition exit route from #oil!
this is nearly a fortnight old, ie in the 1st week of #COP30, it raises again the question of the #Petrostates' aggressively defensive position. If we were Saudi energy ministers, we would be holding secret talks to find a #JustTransition exit route from #oil!
Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog
Warning comes as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in IEA outlook report
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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this is nearly a fortnight old, ie in the 1st week of #COP30, it raises again the question of the #Petrostates' aggressively defensive position. If we were Saudi energy ministers, we would be holding secret talks to find a #JustTransition exit route from #oil!
this is nearly a fortnight old, ie in the 1st week of #COP30, it raises again the question of the #Petrostates' aggressively defensive position. If we were Saudi energy ministers, we would be holding secret talks to find a #JustTransition exit route from #oil!
Finally finished! Our report on the @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social rally in Leeds for #COP30. Thanks to Ilze Millere for most of the photos. Thanks to #StormClaudia for abating. Thanks to our donors. Thanks to you all for turning out!
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justtransitionwakefield.org.uk/activities/c...
United Nations Annual Conference of the Parties (COP) – Just Transition Wakefield
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November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Finally finished! Our report on the @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social rally in Leeds for #COP30. Thanks to Ilze Millere for most of the photos. Thanks to #StormClaudia for abating. Thanks to our donors. Thanks to you all for turning out!
justtransitionwakefield.org.uk/activities/c...
justtransitionwakefield.org.uk/activities/c...
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Hi @jontrickett.bsky.social We hope you have already signed up for the #NEBriefing. It is on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but the struggle for a liveable future continues! For your constituents and our members, please attend! Thank you!
Hi @jontrickett.bsky.social We hope you have already signed up for the #NEBriefing. It is on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but the struggle for a liveable future continues! For your constituents and our members, please attend! Thank you!
Jon Trickett.mp4
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November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Hi @jontrickett.bsky.social We hope you have already signed up for the #NEBriefing. It is on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but the struggle for a liveable future continues! For your constituents and our members, please attend! Thank you!
Hi @jontrickett.bsky.social We hope you have already signed up for the #NEBriefing. It is on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but the struggle for a liveable future continues! For your constituents and our members, please attend! Thank you!
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Hi @simonlightwood.org.uk Have you signed up for the #NEBriefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over but the struggle for a liveable future doesn't stop! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
Hi @simonlightwood.org.uk Have you signed up for the #NEBriefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over but the struggle for a liveable future doesn't stop! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
Simon Lightwood.mp4
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November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Hi @simonlightwood.org.uk Have you signed up for the #NEBriefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over but the struggle for a liveable future doesn't stop! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
Hi @simonlightwood.org.uk Have you signed up for the #NEBriefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over but the struggle for a liveable future doesn't stop! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
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Hi @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social Have you signed up the the #NEBriefing yet. It is on Thursday. #COP30 might be over, but the fight for a liveable future continues. Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
Hi @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social Have you signed up the the #NEBriefing yet. It is on Thursday. #COP30 might be over, but the fight for a liveable future continues. Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
Yvette Cooper.mp4
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November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Hi @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social Have you signed up the the #NEBriefing yet. It is on Thursday. #COP30 might be over, but the fight for a liveable future continues. Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
Hi @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social Have you signed up the the #NEBriefing yet. It is on Thursday. #COP30 might be over, but the fight for a liveable future continues. Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members.
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Hi #JadeBotterill. Have you signed up for the emergency briefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but work on saving the future carries on! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members!
Hi #JadeBotterill. Have you signed up for the emergency briefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but work on saving the future carries on! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members!
Jade Botterill.mp4
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November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Hi #JadeBotterill. Have you signed up for the emergency briefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but work on saving the future carries on! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members!
Hi #JadeBotterill. Have you signed up for the emergency briefing yet? It's on Thursday. #COP30 is over, but work on saving the future carries on! Please attend for the sake of your constituents and our members!
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World top soils store 45% more carbon than previously thought, making them a better sequester of carbon but also a bigger threat is soil degradation is allowed to continue
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Soil Is Bigger Carbon Sink Than Previously Thought: Report
The world’s soils store 45% more carbon than previously estimated, making them a powerful, largely untapped carbon sink.
earth.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
World top soils store 45% more carbon than previously thought, making them a better sequester of carbon but also a bigger threat is soil degradation is allowed to continue
earth.org/soil-is-bigg...
earth.org/soil-is-bigg...
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Oh that little stat? Yeah that's the free newsletter I edit six days a week, which hey you should subscribe
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Oh that little stat? Yeah that's the free newsletter I edit six days a week, which hey you should subscribe
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Climate change is going to push global food inflation to extreme highs over the coming decade.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Climate change is going to push global food inflation to extreme highs over the coming decade.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.