Shibayan Raha

🌱 Welcome to Root and Rise Stories of health, purpose, and action—for ourselves and the planet

At 44, I’m not winding down.
I’m leveling up—body, mind, and purpose.
Working out everyday,. Cooking around allergies. Fighting climate change and starting a newsletter to share my journey
Join me: Root & Rise 🌱 #mentalhealth #selfcare #climateaction

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In our newsletter, we share some of our important updates from the past month so you can catch up on anything you might have missed!
 
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Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found.

Shweta Narayan, a campaign lead at @gchalliance.bsky.social, said many of the regions witnessing the worst air pollution are also places where planet-heating gases are released extensively through the burning of coal, oil and gas.

The world’s richest nations discuss the future of export credits in Paris following failure to end fossil fuel finance Discussions at this week's OECD Export Credits Forum in Paris face a new geopolitical reality after South Korea blocked a landmark climate agreement that would have ended USD 41 billion in annual…

This week's #OECD discussions face a new geopolitical reality after a landmark deal to #StopFundingFossils was blocked by Korea. Regardless, export finance for fossil fuels is dropping significantly thanks to leadership by some countries:
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Democracy Under Attack: The Fight for a Just and Livable Future In response to Trump’s first days in office from Elizabeth Bast, Oil Change International Executive Director: The first days of Donald Trump's presidency reveal a calculated strategy by Trump and his…

First days of Trump: Environmental rollbacks, attacks on civil rights + communities, & gutting federal agencies. This isn't chaos - it's strategy. When we unite - working families, activists, frontline communities - we're stronger than any billionaire's agenda. oilchange.org/news/democra...

One of the many reasons I love @oilchange.bsky.social ❤️✊🏿
Bold, beautiful and courageous and some of the best organisers work here.

Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸

Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far Rescue efforts are under way after the earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far as Nepal, India and Bhutan.

Woke up to a jolt this morning at 6.50 am in my house in Kathmandu, Nepal. The tremor was quite strong here, but nothing was damaged. But Tibet’s Shigatse is badly hit. Praying for everyone 🙏

The World’s Largest Solar Plant Is Greenwashing China’s Uyghur Genocide | Atmos Renewable energy advocates have praised China’s record-breaking solar plant. The problem? It's built in Xinjiang, the Uyghur homeland.

This mega-solar plant is a continuation of the broader history of Chinese occupation and exploitation of Uyghurs- Rushan Abbas, Uyghur-American
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How Japan derails the energy transition in PH and Bangladesh JAPAN is one of the world's largest funders of fossil fuel projects worldwide and is keen on expanding its vast network of energy plants alongside its maze of pipelines that crisscross Asia and the wo...

Japan's investments in gas are more than just an energy strategy — they represent a choice between fostering climate resilience or perpetuating fossil fuel dependency.

History will remember Japan, either way.

#Japan #Bangladesh #energytransition

A new report released today by Greenpeace as part of the #UmmahForEarth alliance and Finance4Change (GEFI), just 5% of Islamic finance assets could unlock USD 400 billion for renewable energy by 2030.

A new report released today by Greenpeace as part of the #UmmahForEarth alliance and Finance4Change (GEFI), just 5% of Islamic finance assets could unlock USD 400 billion for renewable energy by 2030.

Read here: ummah4earth.org/en/islamic-f... #cop29 #climatefinance

Join us December 2 for a training on Bluesky, with lots of tips and guidance for social change groups and activists. The training is free for those who need free access to join.
#Bluesky #endX

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"We need to not only reduce GHG emissions from energy sector but Govs need to think of how lowering people's #airpollution exposure can lead to less asthma & heart attacks = health benefits that offset costs of taking action" said @jenimiller.bsky.social
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The world put the brakes on nuclear weapons. Is it time to do the same with fossil fuels? The fear of nuclear war forced nations to come together to stop the spread of atomic weapons. Could a similar idea curb the use of fossil fuels?

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, as it has become known, is modeled on its nuclear cousin. It seeks to end new exploration and production of coal, oil, and gas, phase out existing stockpiles, and speed up the transfer of clean energy technology to poorer nations. #fossilfueltreaty #COP29

A day in the life of a New Delhi roadside barber They come from far and wide to provide affordable haircuts and grooming services to the city’s labourers.

What an amazing storytelling piece on migrants who make Delhi habitable and lively. In $2, you just don’t get a haircut, you also become friends with your barber 🙌

COP29: Countries’ Early Delivery of National Climate Plans  Welcome, But More Ambition Required Say Health Orgs Welcoming the announcement of new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets by several countries during the COP29 climate summit, the Global Climate and Health Alliance said today that some o...

“Successfully reducing greenhouse gas emissions and phasing out fossil fuels is fundamental to delivering a future in which people have the ability to live healthy lives”, said Miller. @gchalliance.bsky.social #Cop29 #FossilFuelTreaty

High time for Bangladesh to back Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty | The Climate Watch As a climate justice activist, I have been calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty since 2021, around the same time that Prof Muhammad Yunus – now

A direct appeal from a colleague and youth activist, Farzana.

By endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, Bangladesh, under Dr Yunus’s leadership, can demonstrate its commitment to addressing climate change and protecting its population from the devastating impacts of global warming.