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Planetary sunshade study says space-based climate fix could be viable in 20–40 years

A detailed analysis from the Planetary Sunshade Institute suggests falling rocket costs may make orbital sun-blocking feasible, though critics warn of risks and distraction from emissions cuts.

Planetary sunshade study says space-based climate fix could be viable in 20–40 years
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“the 'accelerating climate crisis' is pushing the world towards solar geoengineering”— Morgan Goodwin · full quotes →
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Sierra Club warns US data center boom could erase 15 years of climate progress

Analysis projects data centers will drive 42% more power sector emissions by 2030, equivalent to Mexico's total carbon output.

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“The US power sector could release 42 percent more planet-heating carbon dioxide pollution by 2030 than it did in 2025 as it builds out more fossil fuel…”— The Verge · full quotes →
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Satirical Woody Harrelson 'Exxon' ad goes viral across platforms

A fake Exxon commercial voiced by Woody Harrelson and written by Adam McKay spreads from X to Mastodon, TikTok and Reddit.

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№75 (page 3) · newest development 8d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“New Exxon El Nino Commercial Written by Adam McKay Voiced by Woody Harrelson”— @JonesHowDareYou, X user who posted the original clip · X · full quotes →
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Humboldt County abandons road repair, opts for managed retreat ahead of El Niño

Officials ditch a $3.8M fix for eroding Centerville Road, choosing instead to relocate it inland as coastal erosion accelerates.

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“I realize there's a need to [have] a long-term solution, but in the meantime, dealing with a sometimes unpassable road for years is not acceptable.”— Lorraine Pedrotti · full quotes →
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Wildfire smoke at U.S. schools surges eightfold; indoor air often fails to protect children

A national study finds smoke exposure at schools and childcare centers has climbed sharply since 2006, with some classrooms dirtier than…

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“Our children are collectively experiencing billions of days of smoky air each year.”— Molly Kile · full quotes →
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Glacial lake outburst in Bhutan triggers flood alerts across northeastern India

Shintaphu Lake's rupture sends flash-flood warnings to West Bengal and Assam; thousands evacuated overnight.

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“Bhutan lake outburst puts Bengal, Assam on flood alert; thousands moved to safety overnight”— Mathrubhumi_English, News outlet · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Carney’s climate record questioned as EU pushes closer ties with Canada

Investigations ahead of the Montreal EU-Canada summit find Canada’s PM rolling back climate policy even as EU leaders praise him as a green…

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№79 (page 3) · newest development 9d ago · 12 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Ruh roh. Looks like the Europeans are learning that we are indeed a petrostate here in Canada.”— jvipondmd.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Climate models underestimate feedback loops that could accelerate warming by 0.2–0.4°C

Major studies show greenhouse gases release cascading warming effects that current UN models fail to account for, potentially shortening…

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“Our climate models and the UN's reports clearly need to be updated to better represent these effects. Nations must also step up their efforts to reduce…”— Sam Abernethy · full quotes →
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Global Witness links JBS to Amazon deforestation, jaguar habitat loss

Investigation finds meat giant's supply chain tied to illegal clearing of 27M hectares in Brazil, with Barclays financing the company.

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“Meat giant 🥩☠️ #JBS is driving #deforestation in the #Amazon🐆 ❌ Jaguars are losing their home to cows killed for burgers 🤮💰 Billions in profits to…”— Palm Oil Detectives · full quotes →
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Half the world breathed unhealthy air in 2026, CAMS study finds

Extreme heat and wildfires drove ozone pollution to record levels across the Northern Hemisphere.

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“Ozone concentrations stay stable, and one of the reasons why is that we have those heat waves.”— Laurence Rouil · full quotes →
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Guardian reports on electric hydrofoil ferries expanding in US

Vessev and Candela are deploying battery-powered hydrofoil boats that use underwater wings to cut drag and emissions.

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№83 (page 3) · newest development 9d ago · 8 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“More like subways, more like buses, more like Ubers, more like taxis but on the water”— Eric Laakmann · full quotes →
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Glass skyscrapers pose cooling challenges as cities heat up

Architects favor gleaming facades for modern appeal, but climate change makes cooling these buildings costly and complex.

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№84 (page 3) · newest development 9d ago · 9 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Glass skyscrapers are transforming cities, but do they make sense in a world that's getting hotter?”— New York Times, News outlet · full quotes →
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Arizona residents unite against data centers amid water crisis

New hyperscale data center projects face mass backlash as Arizona grapples with depleted water reserves.

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“Industry has drained the state's water reserves for decades. Data centers are the breaking point.”— The Verge headline · full quotes →
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French town on Newfoundland faces relocation due to rising water

A French community off Newfoundland is being forced to move as climate-driven water levels rise, with residents divided on leaving.

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№86 (page 3) · newest development 9d ago · 4 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“We are not safe from climate risks that could cause danger to people and property.”— The mayor, Mayor · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Argentina farmers evacuate cattle by boat as El Niño raises water levels

Flooding tied to El Niño forces Argentine ranchers to move livestock to higher ground by water.

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“Argentina's farmers are evacuating their cattle by boat to higher ground as El Nino raises water levels and takes away their land for grazing.”— Al Jazeera English · Al Jazeera English broadcast · full quotes →
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Severe drought kills hundreds of sq km of plants at Uluru-Kata Tjuta

Research shows climate-driven heatwaves are causing mass die-off of desert species, with survival rates as low as 10% for some plants.

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“We found that species with low rates of dieback tended to slow their growth and conserve water in their tissues.”— Aṉangu researchers and scientists · full quotes →
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Arctic vortex could split in early November, earliest on record

Forecasts show a rare stratospheric warming event may disrupt the polar vortex by Nov. 12, three weeks earlier than any recorded event.

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“This has never happened before. The Super El Niño has triggered an unprecedented early November stratospheric warming event (SSW) and wind reversal. 100%…”— Severe Weather Europe · full quotes →
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England's water companies hit worst environmental rating on record despite £5bn spend

Eight of nine firms rated poor or needing improvement; regulators report serious pollution remains high despite investment and bill…

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“Many customers have not noticed any improvement in customer service or performance despite recent bill rises.”— Mike Keil, Consumer Council for Water chief executive · full quotes →
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Forecasters predict warmer, wetter winter as El Niño pattern takes hold

Regional winter weather forecasts show El Niño bringing higher precipitation and above-average temperatures across North America.

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“El Niño years typically lead to more precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures.”— NPR · full quotes →
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European gas hits €100 for first time since 2022 as winter crisis looms

Benchmark prices surge past the 2022 energy-crisis peak amid Middle East disruptions and low storage levels entering winter.

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“We know that this winter will be difficult for European citizens and for our economy in general.”— Dan Jørgensen · full quotes →
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China's clean-tech exports to offset Brazil-sized CO2 in 2026, analysis finds

A CREA analysis for Carbon Brief says Chinese solar, wind, EV and battery exports will avoid about 450m tonnes of CO2 this year, even as…

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“estimating it took around six months for clean tech imports to "pay back" the manufacturing emissions”— Reuters · full quotes →
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New Mexico students walk out to protest Project Jupiter data center and Heinrich permitting bill

Hundreds of students marched on the state Capitol, demanding a data center moratorium and targeting Sen. Heinrich's permitting legislation.

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“calling out BAAJA, Sen. Martin Heinrich's dirty data center deal.”— nodirtydatacenterdeal.com · full quotes →
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McKay and Eubanks: AI and climate share roots in corporate profit-seeking

Climate filmmakers argue both existential threats stem from private entities pursuing wealth, while communities block datacenters at record…

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“Both of these threats have the same roots: private entities seeking to cash in.”— Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks, Climate activists and filmmakers · full quotes →
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Stern Report's 20-year legacy: Climate economics still awaits action

On the anniversary of a landmark 2006 economic analysis, Fiona Harvey argues capitalism has yet to absorb climate science's core lesson.

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“The radical Stern report showed that a low-carbon future is also good economics. But it seems that capitalism needs a reminder.”Fiona Harvey— Fiona Harvey · full quotes →
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Wildfire smoke deaths in Canada surged 275% since early 2000s, report finds

A major global study attributes the spike largely to human-caused climate change, with ~4,000 deaths annually linked to smoke in recent…

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“Deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada have exploded by 275 per cent since the early 2000s according to a major global report that says the change is…”— CBC News · full quotes →
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Campaigners warn PM Burnham 'sleepwalking' into climate disaster

Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth urge government to assess the combined climate impact of North Sea drilling, Heathrow expansion, and EV…

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“This administration seems to get the urgency of cutting the emissions causing deadly heatwaves and droughts, but there's a real risk they could still sleepwalk…”— Doug Parr, Greenpeace chief scientist · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Study: Antarctic Sea Ice Collapse Reverses Ocean's Freshwater Engine

A new Nature study finds rapid Antarctic sea ice loss is making Antarctic Intermediate Water saltier, reversing decades of freshening and…

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“Your 'moment of doom' for Oct. 28, 2026 ~ ICE”— climatecasino.net · full quotes →
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Mexico deploys navy to battle record sargassum bloom choking Caribbean beaches

Thousands of tons of seaweed wash ashore daily, threatening tourism. The Navy's cleanup effort is being watched as a potential regional…

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“Our beaches are filthy, the smell is horrendous. Small island developing states need the support of our regional brothers and sisters.”— Santia Bradshaw · full quotes →
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IPCC carbon removal projections face scathing criticism as unrealistic

Climate analysts say the IPCC's assumption of massive future carbon removal lacks scientific basis and risks enabling dangerous delay.

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“Magical thinking about massive levels of carbon removal can fuel a kind of 'predatory delay,' where the promise of future technologies (which typically never…”— Project Drawdown · full quotes →
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Meteorologist Kachelmann disputes Bild report on German autumn temperatures

Weather forecaster says German tabloid misrepresented temperature data for coming days.

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“#Bild lügt. Die Temperaturen der nächsten Tage sind für die meisten Regionen Deutschlands zu warm für die Jahreszeit.”— Jörg Kachelmann, Meteorologist · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Slovenia's Triglav glacier vanishes after Europe's hottest summer

The last ice from Slovenia's highest peak has melted away, a symbol of accelerating Alpine glacier loss across Europe.

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“nature is changing in front of our eyes”— Miha Pavšek · full quotes →
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New satellites detect widespread methane leaks as governments fail to act

Politico reports that newly deployed satellites are revealing thousands of methane leaks from oil and gas operations, with little…

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Spain campaign proposes sovereign wealth fund from renewable energy revenues

Citizen initiative seeks to replicate Norway's oil-funded pension model using solar and wind income.

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“El Fondo Global de Pensiones del Gobierno Noruego, creado para invertir a largo plazo las ganancias del petróleo y el gas, es uno de los más grandes del mundo.”— El País · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Satellite data shows Atlantic current system slowing 18% in 40 years

New measurements of heat flux provide the strongest evidence yet that the AMOC is weakening, raising concerns about catastrophic collapse…

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“This is some of the strongest evidence so far that the AMOC has weakened over the last 40 years.”— Neil Fraser, Scottish Association for Marine Science · full quotes →
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Western Australia legalizes plug-in balcony solar, first Australian state

WA begins consultation on safety standards for rental-friendly solar panels already used by millions in Europe.

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“WA's announcement starts a 'race to the top', and puts a rocket up the need for the fede…”— Heidi Lee Douglas · full quotes →
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California's new balcony solar law leaves renters' rights unclear

The Plug and Play Solar Act lets residents install portable panels without utility approval, but landlords' authority over tenant…

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“We're in a new era of technology now that the Legislature never had to think about before. He thinks there's a strong case to be made that the language in the…”— Joseph Kaatz, senior staff attorney, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego School of Law · full quotes →
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