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The world is at a #ClimateCrossroads. Join experts, community stakeholders, and decision makers @theNASEM on 7/11 & 7/12 for a summit on pathways to meet the #ClimateCrisis: bit.ly/climate-crossroads-su…
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World's richest 1% cause double CO2 emissions of poorest 50%. Radical idea maybe the 1% should be taxed more to clean up this mess! #ActOnClimate #ClimateChange theguardian.com/environment/…

World's richest 1% cause double CO2 emissions of poorest 50%, says Oxfam

Charity says world’s fast-shrinking carbon budget should be used to improve lot of poorest

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The climate crisis is driving more severe drought across the American West. And from wildfires to water shortages, communities are feeling the impact. thehill.com/policy/energy-en…

California experiences its driest summer since 1895

California has experienced its driest summer since 1895, highlighting the difficult summer the state faced with fighting wildfires.

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A beloved orphaned mountain gorilla died in the arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend. foxla.com/news/gorilla-dies-…

Gorilla dies in arms of person who rescued her 14 years earlier

A beloved orphaned mountain gorilla died in the arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend.

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On #CleanAirDay, we can all take collective action to improve our air quality. 🚍Travel on @MetroLosAngeles buses, trains & bikes for free today! 🌱Plant a free tree from @CityPlants 🍊 Buy local produce Commit to reducing your carbon footprint ➡️CleanAirDay.org/Pledge
You can help improve our air quality. Take the Clean Air Day pledge at CleanAirDay.org/Pledge

ALT You can help improve our air quality. Take the Clean Air Day pledge at CleanAirDay.org/Pledge

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The Air Quality Flag Program uses brightly colored flags to help a community be aware of daily air quality conditions. Today a handful of our branches participated in the program.⁠
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On Oct 8 at 1 PM Manila Time (1 AM EDT) the GLOBE Asia – Pacific Regional Coordination Office invites you to a special webinar, “GLOBE Scientist Story with Yashraj Patil: An Expedition to the Himalayas.” Yashraj will highlight @GLOBEProgram protocols taken during the expedition.
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If you weren’t itching to do something about climate change, you might now — literally. grist.org/health/how-climate…

How climate change gave rise to a monster mosquito season

Thanks to climate-fueled extreme weather, mosquitoes are everywhere this year.

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Not a single G20 nation is on track to meet its Paris Agreement commitments. This is the cost of inaction — and enough is enough!
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"In July, wildfires emitted nearly 1.3 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide, a record that was topped by August’s 1.4 gigatons. Between the two months, forest fires emitted an amount of carbon dioxide greater than all of India’s carbon emissions in a year." gizmodo.com/summer-wildfires…

Summer Wildfires Emitted More Carbon Dioxide Than India Does in a Year

Wildfires around the world set records for carbon dioxide emissions in July and August, topping India's annual emissions.

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🚨 This is a code red for climate 🚨 That's why today activists, organizers, and citizens are all demanding Congress pass the Build Back Better Act’s bold climate investments. Contact your representatives now 👉 bit.ly/go-big-on-climate #CodeRedClimate #CodeRedCongress
A red exclamation point on a black background. Text reads: #CodeRedClimate Tell Congress it's time for climate action.

ALT A red exclamation point on a black background. Text reads: #CodeRedClimate Tell Congress it's time for climate action.

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This is big news! Methane is among the most potent greenhouse gases in the short term — and we need global action to limit emissions ASAP. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Global Methane Pledge Offers Hope on Climate in Lead Up to Glasgow - Inside Climate News

The United States and the European Union pledged on Friday to reduce methane emissions by at least 30 percent below 2020 levels by 2030, ushering in the start of what they hope will be a “global...

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The #BobcatFire started a little less than a year ago on September 6th. A year later, we are starting to see significant regrowth in the fire’s footprint. This is a testament to the resiliency of the land and why we place closure orders after a fire to assist in regrowth.
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The Amazon is burning. Again. reuters.com/world/americas/a…

Amazon fires surge anew in Brazil as cleared forest burns

Thick smoke billowed above Brazil's Amazon jungle as fire tore through butchered rainforest and discarded trees littered the scorched earth like dead matchsticks, burnt and black.

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It's #CABiodiversityDay! Celebration ideas: 1⃣Join a #bioblitz (link below) 2⃣Visit lacitysan.org/biodiversity 3⃣Visit @lazoo & add to the mural 4⃣Certify a wildlife habitat lacitysan.org/habitat 5⃣Learn about local mountain lions nps.gov/samo/learn/nature/pu… inaturalist.org/projects/cal…
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Actions you can take to push LA's Wildlife Ordinance forward! Let your councilmembers know you support protecting wildlife and keeping L.A. wild. #wildlifecorridors #keepLAwild #wildlifeordinance
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Progress towards LA's Wildlife Ordinance - mailchi.mp/clawonline/progre…
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“This is unprecedented. These people have done nothing to contribute to climate change. They don't burn fossil fuels… and yet they are bearing the brunt of climate change.” bbc.com/news/world-africa-58…

Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine

The country is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", the UN says.

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The #MosquitoChallenge is in full swing! For the #FridayFeature this week, we’re showcasing examples of #MosquitoLarvae photos we’ve received from #NASAGO #CitizenScientists so far. Always follow local guidelines, and only take GLOBE observations if it’s safe to do so.
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Here’s a nasty equation: warming waters + polluted seas = sea snot. cbsnews.com/news/sea-snot-tu…

Sea snot choking Turkey's waters could be a warning to the world

One scientist says the slimy mess suffocating life in the Marmara Sea could be replicated along "overburdened" U.S. coastlines if action isn't taken.

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Warning: this video is disturbing. How much hotter will we let our planet get? thehill.com/changing-america…

Shocking video shows salmon almost boiled alive in heat wave

A heartbreaking video of fish scorched by lethal temperatures during the recent heat wave in the Pacific Northwest is yet another reminder of the devastating consequences of climate change. &n…

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