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Think global, act local! Protect local nature. ☘️🐢♻️

#Nature #Environment #Climate #LocalAction #ClimateAction

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My open letter to the Nobel Committee: why local issues should be given priority. Climate justice and human rights are intertwined. #Bangladesh #humanrights #localaction #justice #peace

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Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change

#ClimateJustice

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Liam 💙

What we are seeing is hard to accept. No state has the moral right to subject people within its borders to inhumane treatment. Law enforcement must be guided by humanity, not humiliation. #StopNow #ICE

#HumanRights #Liam #Immigrants #USA

'Not up for discussion': Brussels rejects US pressure on climate rules In response to US demands to roll back the EU's environmental legislation, the European Commission defended its autonomous power to adopt laws.

Not up for discussion': Brussels rejects Washington's pressure on climate rules #climate #europe

In response to US demands to roll back the EU's environmental legislation, the European Commission defended its autonomous power to adopt laws
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German city crowned Europe’s green capital for ‘strong commitment’ to Climate change #Heilbronn #Sustainability #Resilience #CircularEconomy #LocalAction

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Five ways the climate crisis impacts human security | United Nations Human security means safety from chronic threats such as hunger, disease, and repression as well as protection from sudden and harmful disruptions in the patterns of daily life – whether in homes, job...

Unpredictable rainfall and extreme weather trigger competition for food and water; droughts, floods, storms and sea-level rise are causing more than 20 million people to leave their homes each year.
Climate change: a threat multiplier.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange

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Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides Government announces new guidance to protect pollinators such as bees

Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides
#LocalAction #ClimateAction

#bees #birds #biodiversity #climate #enviroment #nature #resilience #climatejustice

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#CleanAirDay

Aussie sports field closed for a month after protected bird lays egg An Aussie sports field has been forced to shut for a month because a protected native bird has laid an egg on the pitch.

Aussie sports field closed for a month after protected bird lays egg #PloverBirds #Australia
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Nature First! #birds #biodiversity #wildlife #plover #actlocal #resilience

#CityInNature trees cool urban environments by providing shade from direct sun and by releasing water vapor through transpiration, a process similar to sweating.

#plants #trees #green #local #heatwave #forest #climate #climateaction #environment #localaction #resilience #sustainablecity

In Canada's largest city, a river returns to its roots | CBC News In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we learn why the City of Toronto thinks spending $1.4 billion to renaturalize the mouth of a river is worth it, map the explored regions of the ocean flo...

In Canada's largest city, a river returns to its roots #climate #nature #locals
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Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world Switzerland is particularly affected by climate change, with average temperatures rising faster than in most other countries.

Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world #climate #environment #localaction #switzerland
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Researchers discover simple factor that can improve cities in multiple ways: 'We wanted to understand' A new study found that increasing urban tree cover can significantly reduce extreme heat and rainfall impacts.

Researchers discover simple factor that can improve cities in multiple ways: 'We wanted to understand' #cityinnature #climate #environment #trees #localaction

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Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change Progressive adaptation could ensure society is not only better prepared for future shocks, but thrives in the face of uncertainty.

Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change
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#localrealities #adaptation #localaction #climate #climatejustice #environment #resilience

How does Switzerland predict landslides? – DW – 05/30/2025 Switzerland is a success story in predicting landslides — but more must be done to help the rest of the world prepare for these deadly, unpredictable disasters.

How does Switzerland predict landslides? www.dw.com/en/how-does-...

Science matters, science saves! #ListenToTheScience
#Switzerland #Landslide #LocalAction #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #ScienceSaves

‘A future on our terms’: how community energy is lighting up Latin America Small-scale schemes are replacing dirty diesel with clean electricity in remote areas – and ensuring a just transition

How community energy is lighting up Latin America
Small-scale schemes are replacing dirty diesel with clean electricity in remote areas – and ensuring a just transition www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

#cleanenergy #renewables #resilience #localaction #climateaction #climatejustice

Bees are responsible for our food security as well as ensuring environmental protection. Save bees!

🐝 🐝 #worldbeeday

Bees, birds & butterflies #BetterBiodiversity 🌎

Swiss Railways Test Solar Panels Installed Between Tracks #InvestInGreen

#climate #cleanenergy #localaction #renewables #resilience #solar #sustainability

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More than 40% of electricity used in Australia’s main power grid at start of year was renewable Data suggests pollution from energy is falling again after previously stalling, but experts say faster growth needed to achieve Labor goal of 82% renewable electricity by 2030

More than 40% of electricity used in Australia’s main power grid at start of year was renewable #CleanEnergy #climate #localaction #renewables #resilience

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Protect local species #Australia #ActOnLocalClimate 🐨🌳

#climate #conservation #koala #wildlife #habitat #biodiversity #forest #nature #localaction

Happy #EarthDay

Our power, our planet 🌱💦

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1,700 sheep walked through solar panels : scientists publish surprising results It’s not every day that an experiment involving 1,700 merino sheep and solar panels makes headlines—but that’s exactly what’s happening in Australia. In a groundbreaking study, ... Continue Reading →

1,700 sheep walked through solar panels : scientists publish surprising results #cleanenergy #climate #localaction #renewables #resilience

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Spring wave of hot weather to be treat for nature lovers A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.

Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers #birds #biodiversity #climate #environment #nature #localspecies #localaction www.bbc.com/news/article...

Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to keep floodwaters at bay Pasijah’s home is the only one remaining in this part of Rejosari Senik, a small village on Java’s northern coast that is now submerged in water.

Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to keep floodwaters at bay #mangrove #climate #localaction
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Parakeets have made their homes in trees in north Belfast.

Parakeets have made their homes in trees in north Belfast! #birds #birdsblog #biodiversity #nature #parakeet #habitat

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Complexity of bird song reveals superb fairy-wren personalities The complex songs of the tiny social bird could advertise whether it's a risk-taking explorer or a stay-at-home defender, and influence how it chooses a mate.

Superb fairy-wren personality traits can be heard in their songs, study finds #birds #biodiversity #climate #environment #local #nature
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Germany's spring drought stresses nature, farmers – DW – 04/12/2025 After the driest March on record, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke has warned the unusual spring drought will elevate wildfire risks, stress plants and animals and potentially disrupt shipping...

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#climate #environment #wildfire #localaction #climateaction #climatejustice

Our ancestors didn’t eat 3 meals a day. So why do we? From Spartan feasts to Sunday brunches, the way we eat has transformed since our hunter-gatherer ancestors first shared meals around the hearth.

Our ancestors didn’t eat 3 meals a day. So why do we? 👉 theconversation.com/our-ancestor...

#food #foodie #farming #culture #community #climate #localfood #oldstory #ancient #read #interest