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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 1h ago
#Spain People heading for a cold drink on a sunny terrace in Spain this summer may find some outdoor seating suddenly closed during extreme heat alerts. New hospitality sector rules mean bars, cafés and restaurants may need to stop terrace service when temperatures become dangerous for staff working outside https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/spains-famous-terraces-could-shut-under-new-rules-during-extreme-heat-this-summer/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 1h ago
#AI #tech University of Geneva-led research says machine learning forecasts underestimate intensity, frequency of heat waves, cold spells https://www.aa.com.tr/en/greenline/climate-change/ai-weather-models-struggle-to-predict-extreme-events-swiss-study/1830058 #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@brainsmatter@mastodonapp.uk · 6h ago
Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease. As the climate changes, this knowledge may be vital https://theconversation.com/heat-and-cold-alter-how-animals-fight-disease-as-the-climate-changes-this-knowledge-may-be-vital-276623 #climatechange #environment #health #science #biology #STEM
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 8h ago
Warnings about melting glaciers and rising sea levels may not move people as much as one simple message — climate change is harming your health. A major global study has found that people are twice as likely to support urgent government action on climate change when they are informed about its direct impact on human health, including air pollution, extreme heat, food shortages and disease risks https://indianpsu.com/health-messages-more-effective-than-climate-warnings-global-study/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 9h ago
#UK 8 in 10 Brits would be concerned if the UK became reliant on America for gas, as US imports rise over 40% in 2026 01 May. 2026 Nearly three in five (56%) people say the UK should prioritise transitioning to renewable energy and net zero technologies, such as solar and heat pumps, to meet its future energy needs https://eciu.net/media/press-releases/8-in-10-brits-would-be-concerned-if-the-uk-became-reliant-on-america-for-gas-as-us-imports-rise-over-40-in-2026 #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@resplendent606@climatejustice.social · 12h ago
Plastic recycling isn’t a solution. It is a marketing campaign designed to shift the burden of waste from the manufacturer to the consumer. Most plastic is "downcycled" once, then heads straight to the landfill or the ocean. The only real way to keep plastic out of the environment is to stop producing it. #Environment #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #Sustainability
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 10h ago
While the world is a big place, humans are making greater and greater demands on the same areas of land. "This means that, unless we use the same land to serve multiple needs and coordinate this effort through planning, it is unlikely that we will have enough land for conservation, food and energy," https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ease-food-energy-biodiversity-conflicts.html #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 10h ago
#UK Commenting on new Government data that shows that the UK has seen more than 27,000 solar installations completed in March 2026 - the highest monthly total since 2012 - and total solar capacity in the UK surpassed two million installations (across solar farms and rooftops) for the first time ever https://eciu.net/media/press-releases/uk-solar-installations-peak-following-iran-war-comment #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 14h ago
#NorthYorkshire #UK Protesters gathered outside the annual general meeting of Drax on Thursday morning. But the board members of the company were nowhere to be seen. They announced they wouldn’t attend after activists stormed last year’s meeting https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/protest-hits-climate-polluter-drax-as-green-energy-myth-goes-up-in-smoke/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #ClimateStrike
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 14h ago
#canada New mosquito species are arriving in Canada with warming climate More than just a nuisance, mosquitoes are adapting to a warmer world https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/video/Znt4UyrK?playlist=VLvxVOHT #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 22h ago
Civil society takes centre stage France sets out a national fossil fuel exit plan Fossil fuel phase-out framed as a legal obligation Scientists map a path out of fossil fuel dependence Who pays for the transition? A different kind of climate summit A ‘coalition of the willing’ looks beyond COPs https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/time-to-move-forward-or-be-left-behind-colombia-climate-talks-end-with-fossil-fuel-phaseou #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 22h ago

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#ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate

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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 22h ago
#Health Surgeon warns that climate change can disrupt cancer care Wildfires, storms, and floods can lead to missed appointments and hospital closures – with life-and-death consequences https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/04/surgeon-warns-that-climate-change-can-disrupt-cancer-care/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 22h ago
#EU At current trade levels, an EU standard of 0.2% methane intensity could reduce emissions by more than 3 Mt CH₄ annually from its imports alone. Wider adoption by six other major importers could cut global methane emissions by over 10 Mt CH₄, driven in particular by Russia and the United States, which have the largest excess methane emissions relative to a 0.2% intensity standard https://climateanalytics.org/publications/how-import-rules-can-cut-global-methane-emissions #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 22h ago
Iran conflict compounds climate hit to food security, UK actuaries warn The Iran war is compounding pressures on food system from climate and biodiversity loss, and a new report says threats to food security should be seen as systemic risks https://greencentralbanking.com/2026/04/30/iran-conflict-compounds-climate-hit-to-food-security-uk-actuaries-warn/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 1d ago
Participants in his study bet on the outcomes of various climate events that were happening at the time, such as the California wildfires, and the participants were surveyed before and after to gauge how the betting changed their views. It found that people who bet on these markets became more aware & concerned about climate change, and even those who were climate skeptics were possibly converted https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/betting-climate-polymarket-kalshi-prediction-9.7181757 #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 1d ago
#Thoothukudi #TamilNadu #India Amid the severe heat, salt pan workers have been forced to begin their shifts as early as 1 am to avoid the peak afternoon hours in Thoothukudi https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/thoothukudi-salt-pan-workers-start-shifts-at-1-am-amid-severe-heat-articleshow-qgy8i89 #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 1d ago
#Health Generally, “rain tends to lower pollen counts by cleansing the air, and many people find that rainy weather tends to reduce asthma symptoms triggered by allergies,” said Harvard Health Publishing. But thunderstorms are an exception because they can cause cold downdrafts, which “concentrate air particles, such as pollen and mold.” https://theweek.com/health/thunderstorm-asthma-climate-change-health-allergies #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 1d ago
#UK Revealed: British Ad Giant’s Billion-Dollar Greenwash of U.S. Oil Industry DeSmog analysis reveals London-based WPP linked to twice as much oil advertising as American rivals despite its internal climate policy https://www.desmog.com/2026/04/29/revealed-british-ad-giants-billion-dollar-greenwash-of-u-s-oil-industry/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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@Snoro@mastodon.social · 1d ago
Countries end Colombia fossil fuel summit with focus on next steps and financing Countries have wrapped up a first-of-its-kind summit in Colombia on phasing out fossil fuels with no binding commitments but a growing momentum to shift from pledges to action https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/04/29/climate-change-fossil-fuels-colombia-takeaways/59a44e02-443e-11f1-b19d-32431046b5b4_story.html https://archive.ph/9qAu0 #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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