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"Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century. We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire"
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Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century. We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire
The world seems to have avoided truly catastrophic climate scenarios, and global emissions may be about to peak. But we’re by no means out of danger

ICYMI some positive news from this week: 'UK can reach net zero by 2050, climate report finds'
'Climate Change Committee says current targets could be met provided country takes ‘steps forward’ to achieve them'
https://www.theguardian.co…

A recent national study concluded that floods previously considered to be hundred-year events have become, on average, 62-year events, as a result of human-caused climate change.
And since we're still making climate change worse every day, they'll probably be back a lot sooner than that.

In an Age of Climate Change, How Do We Cope with Floods?
John Seabrook reflects on the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River, in the Texas Hill Country, on July 4th, and reports on Vermont’s plan to counter the threat it faces.

Fund US Weather Prediction & Climate Science
https://5calls.org/issue/climate-weather-research-funding-cuts/

Fund US Weather Prediction & Climate Science (UPDATED 7/6) ⭑ 5 Calls
Updates July 6, 2025: Poor distribution of warning alerts and evacuation orders to endangered communities ahead of the flash flooding in Texas that …

Bad moon rising…
("releasing" hundreds)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/climate/national-climate-assessment-authors-dismissed.html?unlocked_article_cod…

"Urban forests in Niger’s schoolyards serve climate resilience and education"
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Urban forests in Niger’s schoolyards serve climate resilience and education
An unusual subject has found its way into the curriculum of schools in Niger: trees. As municipal authorities across the Sahel country work to adapt to extreme heat and other effects of climate change, the value of urban forestry has gained increased recognition. “This is really an opportunity to combat climate change and poverty at […]

"Climate change turns Alpine glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’, raising water and power concerns"
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Climate change is turning Switzerland's glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’
Glacier shrinkage has wide impacts on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels, and border tensions when it comes to cross-boundary rivers.

"ICJ: What the world court’s landmark opinion means for climate change"
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ICJ: What the world court’s landmark opinion means for climate change - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief explains the most important aspects of the ICJ’s 133-page advisory opinion and speaks to legal experts about its implications.

"‘Boiling frog’ effect makes people oblivious to threat of climate crisis, shows study"
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"Facebook is the most toxic social media platform for climate activists – new survey suggests"
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Facebook is the most toxic social media platform for climate activists – new survey suggests
Facebook is the most toxic social media platform for climate activists – new survey suggests