How your showerhead and fridge got roped into the culture wars.
Efficient appliances used to have bipartisan support. What happened? #ClimateChange
https://grist.org/politics/energy-efficient-appliances-trump-culture-wars/
Europe’s great spa towns are being threatened by climate change
4–5 minutes
Europe’s historic spa towns have drawn wellness-seeking visitors for centuries, from the Roman elite gathering for social relaxation to England’s Victorian society pursuing health cures
Research shows that following disasters, communities often demand visible action that appears decisive. Yet, these reactions can create more problems than they solve.
When high-impact weather events drive long-term policy decisions, we risk implementing changes that seem protective but actually increase the risk of future disasters or misallocate limited resources
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-short-term-communities-flexible-range.html
Northward range expansion of the Lesser Goldfish, a bird endemic to the southwest U.S., has followed warming temperatures and availability of suitable habitat. Breeding populations in Washington state increased 110% from 2012 to 2022.
Summary: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422190647.htm
Original paper (not open access): https://academic.oup.com/auk/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ornithology/ukaf013/8116731?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Video: Climate activists disrupt ballet at Lincoln Center, saying there’s ‘no dance on a dead planet’
Hours after smearing graffiti onto a Tesla dealership, climate protesters went to the ballet at Lincoln Center on Tuesday night, interrupting a performance and forcing the curtains to come down on the stage mid-dance
https://www.amny.com/news/video-climate-activists-interrupt-ballet-lincoln-center/
Survey: Less than 10% of Americans Can Name Top Climate-Harming Foods
The Vatican has a chance to lead on climate change by electing another vocal environmentalist. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/04/23/japan/next-pope-planets-fate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #popefrancis #vatican #catholicchurch #climatechange
AI Energy Demand Can Keep Fossil Fuels Alive, Tech Backers Promise World’s Two Biggest Oil Producers.
An AI-fossil fuel axis is forming in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as AI advocates pledge an endless need for energy — spelling disaster for the climate. #ClimateChange
@WesternWatershedsProject Boo hiss! #ClimateChange should be not only mentioned, it should be in BIG CAPITAL LETTERS all over this so-called "plan"!
Les récifs coralliens du monde menacés par un blanchissement historique. Le 4ème épisode mondial de blanchissement des coraux affecte près de 84% des récifs de la planète. Ce phénomène, alimenté par le réchauffement climatique et des températures océaniques records, menace la biodiversité marine et les populations côtières. https://www.sciencesetavenir.fr/nature-environnement/mers-et-oceans/climat-le-blanchissement-mondial-des-coraux-bat-record-sur-record_185346
Israel's climate goals fall short: Government report reveals gaps
Israel's first biennial climate report warns of insufficient progress toward emission reduction goals; With a projected 19% cut by 2030—below the 27% target—immediate action is needed on renewable energy, electric transportation, waste management and climate adaptation initiatives
https://www.ynetnews.com/environment/article/r18l8gu1lx
Real energy security: break free from gas - Greenpeace European Unit
Greenpeace European Unit
7–9 minutes
The European Union imports almost 60% of the energy it consumes – the vast majority of those imports are fossil fuels. In particular, Europe is currently highly dependent on fossil gas for generating electricity, heating buildings and in chemical production
A surprising number of Americans want climate action. But why aren’t there more?
Support for climate action is growing in the US, but partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/23/climate-action-politicians
With rainwater tanks and solar-powered pumps, Somalia aims to take on climate change https://www.byteseu.com/948227/ #Adaptation #africa #Climate #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #GlobalEnvironmentFacility #GlobalWarming
Solar tax credit trading brings clean energy to underserved communities — but faces political risk https://www.byteseu.com/948223/ #ClimateChange #Energy #EnvironmentalJustice #FossilFuels #RenewableEnergy
Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year https://theconversation.com/controlled-burns-reduce-wildfire-risk-but-they-require-trained-staff-and-funding-this-could-be-a-rough-year-251705?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ClimateChange
Free training program prepares Native women for solar jobs.
It’s run by Red Cloud Renewable, a Native-led nonprofit based in South Dakota. #ClimateChange
Right-wing populism is fuelling climate change scepticism in Germany
The think tank Bruegel interprets the German attitude as “an expression of their disillusionment with decision-makers.”
