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reading this was like a punch in the stomach.
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
"Pennsylvania, which produces more natural gas than any state besides Texas, last year exported to Ohio roughly three-quarters of all the fracking brine that it needed to permanently dispose of, according to state records." nytimes.com/2026/07/29/clima…
Beijing is experiencing one of the most remarkable cycling renaissances in the world, powered by an innovation that has quietly transformed everyday mobility: dockless bike-sharing. Millions of residents suddenly rediscovered the joy of the bicycle, without needing to own one.🧵
ALT People of all ages and abilities wearing casual summer attire ride blue, yellow, and green shared bikes on dedicated facilities along the streets of Beijing.
ALT People of all ages and abilities wearing casual summer attire ride blue, yellow, and green shared bikes on dedicated facilities along the streets of Beijing.
ALT People of all ages and abilities wearing casual summer attire ride blue, yellow, and green shared bikes on dedicated facilities along the streets of Beijing.
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
Human-induced climate change made European wildfires 20 times more likely
@premnsikka
@ProfStrachan
climatewithbrian.com/2026/07…
An even more impactful way to reduce whale deaths will be the phasing out of #fossilfuels. Currently, approx 40% of global maritime ships freight fossil fuels, including oil, gas (LNG), and coal. Fewer ships, fewer collisions with these magnificent animals.
How AI can help make busy shipping routes safer for whales f-st.co/NkWrByn
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
Japanese officials have coined an entirely new word to signify the dangerous heat of #ClimateChange.
It's "kokushobi," which means "cruel heat day."
This coinage is but a drop of the coming shower of cultural changes that climate change will force upon us.
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
p.s. the idea that the increasingly widespread and damaging wildfires can be explained away by "fire suppression" practices etc. is an old denialist frame advanced by Trump and GOP: newsweek.com/lies-climate-ch…
My explanation of how climate change is amplifying these wildfires ended up entirely on the @NPR cutting room floor.
Instead they included an extremely misleading of the supposed role of fire suppression and human alteration (expertly debunked here: theclimatebrink.com/p/canada… )
This is what #climatechange looks like:
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
‘No one wants to be right about this’: #ClimateChange scientists’ horror & exasperation as predictions play out
"It’s as if the human race has received a terminal medical diagnosis & knows there is a cure, but has consciously decided not to save itself"
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
Congestion pricing has not only reduced gridlock in Manhattan — new research shows it could also be saving lives: gothamist.visitlink.me/oznag…
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
Climate change is canceling July 4 celebrations.
Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence, just called off its 250th birthday parade because it's too hot to march. Yesterday tied Philadelphia's all-time record of 103°F and with humidity, it feels like 118°F there right now, according to AccuWeather.
First, organizers shortened the route; then they moved up the start time before finally sending out the notice overnight. (Floats alone were allowed to drive down the street, and Historic District venues have stepped up and are hosting as many events indoors as they can.)
In DC, the Great American State Fair has closed until 5pm due to extreme heat.
Heat waves aren't new. But I'm a climate scientist, and I can tell you heat waves like this are virtually impossible without fossil fuel pollution.
Not only that, but when extreme weather hits, research shows that connecting it to climate change helps people understand why it matters.
And you know who the most trusted people to do that are? Not scientists. You! Yes, people we know are the most effective messengers to have these conversations.
So if you're worried about what's happening and how extreme heat puts us at risk -- talk about it!
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/loc…
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
I guess decarbonization does have something to do with policy after all.
US emissions have steadily been going down since 2005. Structural reasons: coal-to-gas switching, efficiency improvements, massive renewable growth.
IN 2025 they went UP
US electricity demand went UP by 3%
Coal went UP! and went down in China & India!
ember-energy.org/latest-insi…
bring on the repair shop renaissance!
When something breaks, most of us replace it. At this Brooklyn repair cafe, volunteers are helping neighbors fix everything from lamps and jeans to vintage fans and old smartwatches for free. The events are part of a growing global movement to reduce waste, save money and bring back repair skills that many people say have been lost.
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Just fourteen percent of Americans say they'd support the construction of a data center within their community. More than fifty percent support the construction of solar and wind farms.
This thread is a lovely & poignant reminder of how interconnected our world is. 🌎⚽️ 💙
This is what #climatechange looks like:
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
It has been remarkable to see so many public figures, on left and right alike, standing up to oppose the systematic abuse of pigs. The "Save Our Bacon Act," which would privilege abuse of pigs over the right of voters to ban it, is in real trouble. Thank God.
I OPPOSE the Save Our Bacon Act and any attempt to jam it into the Farm Bill.
This bill would gut state food safety and animal welfare laws, wipe out voter-approved protections, and strip states like NY of the right to set basic standards.
It's a giveaway to Big Ag and meat monopolies, punishing family farmers who followed the rules, while giving the biggest corporations more power to squeeze farmers and families.
Congress should be lowering food costs, not rewarding the monopolies driving them up. The Save Our Bacon Act does not belong in the Farm Bill, and I will fight to keep it out.
Noëlla Boudart retweeted
Exhibit 1,000 against climate hushing. The data indicates that climate is an issue that could pay particular dividends if talked about more.
The 2026 World Risk Poll report asked respondents if they think that climate change is a very serious or somewhat serious threat, and then asked if they think most people in their country view climate change similarly. The report found that the U.S. registered one of the largest gaps among any country between these two questions, with more than half of Americans answering that they personally believed climate change to be a threat, while estimating that only 10 percent of other Americans feel the same way.
Nobody wants to feel like they are part of an isolated minority, and climate hushing will only contribute to this misperception. On the other hand, this gap indicates the enormous upside potential of a strong climate message, which can help people understand that their concerns are broadly shared.
More than half of Americans (51%) tell Gallup that warming is either a very serious or somewhat serious threat to the country. But they estimate that only 10 percent of other Americans feel the same way. lrfoundation.org.uk/publicat…
