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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

Europe's population is adapting better to cold than to heat, study shows A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has shown that Europe has adapted better to low temperatures than to high temperatures over the last two decades.

Europe's population is adapting better to cold than to heat, study shows #localclimate medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04...

#climate #culture #environment #nature #temperature #health #weather #resilience #localaction

World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe? Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.

World surpasses 40% clean electricity with Europe leading as a 'solar superpower' #cleanenergy #europe #eu
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Solar generation in the EU almost doubled in the three years, surpassing coal for the first time. #solar #renewables #resilience #climate #localaction

Banking on biodiversity: can rewilding pay? Buying farmland to restore it to nature — aka ‘the Knepp effect’ — is on the rise. But while many of this new class of rewilder is doing it for love, financial incentives are beginning to play a part

Banking on biodiversity: can rewilding pay? via FT
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#biodiversity #climate #conservation #rewilding #read

Here’s how to create a more nature-literate society Nature literacy has inspired creativity and innovation for thousands of years.

Here’s how to create a more nature-literate society theconversation.com/heres-how-to...

#nature #biodiversity #climate #environment #localaction #resilience

6 Tips for Attracting Pollinators to Your Yard This Spring, According to Pro Gardeners A round-up of six useful tips for anyone who want to attract helpful pollinators into your garden and yard, all from gardening experts.

6 Tips for Supporting Pollinators in Your Yard This Spring, According to Pro Gardeners
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#locals #biodiversity #wildlife #climate #environment #gardening #pollinators #insects #localaction

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Bramble Cay melomys - Wikipedia

In Australia, we had the Bramble Cay melomys go extinct from climate change - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramble...

Water is life. Save every drop💧 #worldwaterday #wateraction #climatejustice

Conservation efforts are bringing species back from the brink, even as overall biodiversity falls A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that while the natural world continues to face a biodiversity crisis, targeted conservation efforts are helping bring many species back from the ...

Conservation efforts are bringing species back from the brink, even as overall biodiversity falls
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#biodiversity #climate #conservation #environment #localaction #wildlife

Not just bees and butterflies: beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature’s unsung pollinators Next time you’re outside, say a silent thanks for the many unsung insect pollinators helping to keep our ecosystems healthy.

Not just bees and butterflies: beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature’s unsung pollinators theconversation.com/not-just-bee...

#bees #biodiversity #pollinator #climate #environment #localinsects

China aims to eliminate severe air pollution this year China aims to effectively eliminate severe air pollution by the end of 2025, a senior environment official said, as authorities ramp up efforts in pollution control and emissions reduction in the "battle for blue skies."

China aims to eliminate severe air pollution this year www.reuters.com/business/env...

#StandForCleanAir #LocalAction #ClimateAction