Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built.

The order to stop construction on Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island is part of a campaign against renewable energy. #climatechange #climatecrisis #globalwarming

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/climate/trump-administration-halts-revolution-wind.html

New plastic that dissolves in seawater raises hopes for tackling ocean pollution.

Japanese researchers say new material can dissolve completely in saltwater or moist soil without leaving behind harmful microplastics. #ClimateChange

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/plastic-waste-alternatives-seaweed-b2763284.html

70,000 gallons (1,650 barrels) of oil from the Enbridge pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.

The problem was discovered Nov. 11 in Jefferson County, 60 miles west of Milwaukee, by an Enbridge Energy technician. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-oil-spill-enbridge-e741c9062113460cd3a6539558f677fb

As climate change continues to worsen the droughts afflicting Africa, millions of people face starvation as a result.

In the southwestern nation of Namibia, nearly half of the 2.5 million citizens are grappling with food insecurity. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://www.salon.com/2024/08/30/drought-in-namibia-has-gotten-so-severe-the-government-urges-hunting-hippos-and-elephants/

Thai sea temperatures hit ‘boiling’ record, bleaching almost all coral.

Scientists say ‘almost all of the species have bleached’ as ocean temperatures in Eastern Gulf of Thailand reached 32.7C. #ClimateChange

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/thailand-heat-coral-reef-bleaching-b2550015.html

Banks are propping up the fossil fuel industry to the tune of €6.5 trillion, new report finds.

Barclays, Santander and Deutsche Bank were among Europe’s biggest fossil fuel financers in 2023. #ClimateChange

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/05/13/banks-are-propping-up-the-fossil-fuel-industry-to-the-tune-of-65-trillion-new-report-finds

No shame. It’s Getting Harder to Sue Pesticide Companies for Making People Sick.

High-profile lawsuits have accused pesticides of causing cancer and Parkinson’s. But three states are now considering bills that would prevent these lawsuits.

https://newrepublic.com/article/179653/roundup-cancer-monsanto-pesticides

Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Canadian Climate Policy Can Go to Trial, Court Rules.

The Federal Court of Appeal said “the burden of addressing [climate] consequences will disproportionately affect Canadian youth.” #ClimateChange

https://www.desmog.com/2023/12/15/canada-youth-climate-lawsuit-climate-policy-trial/

Climate activists kick off rallies against fossil fuel in week of action in New York City.

Protests were a preview of planned marches in the city ahead of United Nations’ climate ambition summit on 20 September.

#Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/14/climate-activists-protests-fossil-fuels-united-nations