China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones but also harness their power. Enormous towers – some as tall as 30-storey buildings – are a symbol of China's ambition for a greener future. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

"Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3" Police procedural: Team Loyalty and Trust. Opens with Devil in Paradise; then Motorcycle Gal Gets Surprised. Excerpt @ www.psignologic.net/afterlife.html #FutureHistory #FreeReads

Kelp forests, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs are vital blue ecosystems that sustain our planet. Yet, they are severely threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste. Here's why their protection matters: www.unep.org/interactives...

Humans Have Crossed 7 of 9 ‘Planetary Boundaries’... Earth has breached a critical boundary for ocean acidification, with potentially grim effects for ocean ecosystems and human livelihoods. www.scientificamerican.com/article/ocea...

Human demands for ecosystem services exceeds their ability to supply them. Urgent action is needed to ramp up restoration efforts and transition to a more sustainable way of life: www.unep.org/topics/susta... #GenerationRestoration

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Calgary, Canada experiences hottest September on record, driest in 140 years. The weather agency reporting only 0.4 millimetres of precipitation falling in September. That's the lowest amount on record in Calgary since 1885. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Billions of microbes are hard at work dissolving compounds in this giant mound of crushed ore from Escondida, the biggest copper mine on the planet. www.scientificamerican.com/article/engi...

Soil is home to nearly 60% of all species and stores vast amounts of carbon. Yet, we are losing it faster than ever. Why and what can be done? This article breaks down the threats and solutions: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

The blaze at the wildlife reserve, one of southern Africa's top tourist attractions, spread outside the park and burned hundreds of thousands of hectares of grazing pasture in regions bordering Angola over a week. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Daycare in Denmark is a basic right. Could Canada offer the same? There is evidence from other countries that Canada's market-based approach risks wasting public dollars—and worsening the quality of care. www.cbc.ca/news/world/d...

Transitioning to a net-zero world is one of humanity's greatest challenges. Here are some ways we can reduce carbon emissions and achieve net-zero: www.un.org/en/climatech...

Trump’s tariffs are driving a wedge through the US economy, further separating the haves from the have-nots. Silent majority is feeling the strain of higher grocery, furniture, auto, and services prices. www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/e...

Rescue workers in Taiwan battled through thick mud on Friday, looking for 11 people still missing after Super Typhoon Ragasa this week sent a wall of water into a small town on the east coast. www.reuters.com/business/env...

Massive floods in Pakistan have struck both the rural heartland and industrial centres for the first time in decades, causing billions of dollars in damage while straining food supplies, exports and a fragile economic recovery. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

All glacier regions worldwide report losses due to melt for third straight year. wmo.int/news/media-c...

US blocks UN call for Gaza ceasefire for sixth time. Trump cares nothing about children and women. He wants first dibs on GAZA real estate. > BBC News

Covid-19 vaccine benefits worth up to $38 trillion in first year alone. www.newscientist.com/article/2496...

Israel's culture minister has threatened to axe funding for the country's national film awards after The Sea, a story about a 12-year-old Palestinian boy, won its top award. www.bbc.com/news/article...

In the forest in upstate New York, where tick populations are having a banner year, I noticed a bite mark on my stomach, a tiny burgundy dot encircled by a pink histamine reaction. www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

'Trump Not Welcome' protest took place 25 miles (40 km) away in central London organised by the Stop Trump Coalition and supported by other organisations including Amnesty International, women's associations. www.reuters.com/world/uk/ant...

A new study released on Wednesday finds that climate change likely tripled the number of heat-related deaths in European cities this summer. www.scientificamerican.com/article/clim...

Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050. No Australian community will be immune from climate risks that will be "cascading, compounding and concurrent. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Extreme weather wreaks havoc worldwide. Only half of countries report being able to alert citizens of hazardous weather — with even lower coverage in the least developed countries & Small Island States. See why #EarlyWarningForAll is essential: www.unep.org/topics/clima...

Under Donald Trump’s economy: Coffee is up 26% Beef is up 14% Oranges are up 17% Bananas are up 6% Chicken is up 6% Chocolate Chip Cookies are up 5% Potato Chips are up 4% Milk is up 4% Trumpflation is eating up your paycheck.

The Caribbean island defying the existential threat of hurricanes. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Conservationists fight to save Nigeria's sea turtles from pollution and poachers. Plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria's sea turtles. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

It's only poetic justice that Charlie Kirk died from an assassin's gunshot. www.reuters.com/world/us/inv...

She goes from Penthouse to Doghouse to Superspy. Excerpt @ www.psignologic.net/woke.html No ads, no strings, just content #FutureHistory #FreeReads

Every year, 10M hectares of forests are lost—fueling climate change & destroying biodiversity. Protecting these precious ecosystems could slash emissions by 4 gigatonnes annually. This article explains how taking action is essential for a healthy planet: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Rocket Science Made Simple... Become an orbital mechanic. #Trigonometry www.psignologic.net/tryorbit1.html No ads, No strings, just content. #Geometry #FreeReads

Interest in large-scale mangrove restoration is growing, but success depends on aligning all stakeholders—NGOs, govts, scientists, & communities—around science-based approaches. 🌿 #GenerationRestoration Guidelines by @globalmangroves.bsky.social: www.decadeonrestoration.org/publications...

Right now, Donald Trump and Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They own these skyrocketing health insurance costs. Democrats in Congress stand ready to lower health care costs and repeal cuts to Medicaid.

Resilience starts with healthy ecosystems, lower resource consumption, and sustainable innovation. #UNEA7 urges us to shape the resilient future we want. Explore more: www.unep.org/environmenta...

US solar installation forecast slashed due to Trump policies. Solar and storage accounted for 82% of new U.S. electricity capacity in the first half of 2025. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla arrives in Tunisia. The Swedish climate activist is travelling with 350 pro-Palestinian activists on boats stocked with aid that they are hoping to deliver to Palestinians in Gaza. www.bbc.com/news/article...

The land we live on does more than feed us—it helps in cooling our planet by absorbing harmful emissions. Human activities are upsetting this balance, but together we can change the story. Learn more about nature loss and how you can help: www.unep.org/facts-about-nature-crisis

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Their complaints ranged from EPA ignoring science to “benefit polluters” to the agency dismantling initiatives aimed at protecting disadvantaged communities. www.scientificamerican.com/article/epa-...

Belgium to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly. Belgium will recognize a Palestinian state, Maxime Prevot, said, adding to pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France. www.reuters.com/en/belgium-r...

Carbene coating completely cuts corrosion on iron surfaces. Effective coatings extend the lifetime of components, and reduce maintenance costs across industries including construction, transportation and energy. www.chemistryworld.com/news/carbene...

Children and young people are hit hardest by climate change, putting their future at risk and making inequality worse. A new report urges governments to act and build climate resilience to prevent millions from falling into poverty by 2030. Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...

As heatwaves intensify, millions of workers face rising risks. Sectors like farming, construction and fishing are especially exposed to heat stress. A new @who.int and @wmo-global.bsky.social report offers guidance to protect workers and economic stability: www.who.int/news/item/22...

Trump cancelling $679 million in federal funding for offshore wind projects. The Trump administration said on Friday it was cancelling $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, including $427 million for a California project. > Reuters

Nature-based solutions harness the power of ecosystems, from forests and wetlands to coral reefs and soils, to support both people and the planet. They offer cost-effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Learn more: unep.org/unep-and-nat...

The Trump administration on Friday ordered Denmark's Orsted, opens new tab to stop far-advanced construction on an offshore wind project near Rhode Island, in a move that threatens to exacerbate the company's financial troubles. > Reuters

Trump’s Interior Department is turning environmentalists’ legal playbook against them. DOI announced that all wind and solar projects would have to undergo “elevated review” www.renewableenergyworld.com/wind-power/t...

Forests cover 1/3 of the global land area, provide clean air and water, store vast amounts of carbon and are home to much of the planet’s biodiversity. Here’s how UNEP supports the protection & sustainable management of these ecosystems: bit.ly/3JGpopV

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Rice, two curries and dal, don't pay for their food with money. They hand over bundles of plastic such as old carrier bags, food wrappers and water bottles. www.bbc.com/future/artic...