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@ClimateReality shared
On Jul 14, 2021
The link between human-created climate change and extreme weather couldn’t be any clearer. https://t.co/RpGoqnhgiP
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Climate change: US-Canada heatwave 'virtually impossible' without warming

Climate change: US-Canada heatwave 'virtually impossible' without warming

Without global warming, the searing heat seen in the western US and Canada "just doesn't occur," say scientists.

@Revkin shared
On Jul 10, 2021
Powerful indictment of Big Oil by @profadamsobel, a climate scientist who has diverted his own focus from basic climate questions to science that can cut climate risk. https://t.co/iBY2F26x8Q @BulletinAtomic https://t.co/fA8K5Dwbx5
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Big Oil’s lies about climate change—a climate scientist’s take

Big Oil’s lies about climate change—a climate scientist’s take

The fossil fuel industry lied about carbon dioxide and its effects on climate change. But is “crime” the right adjective to use to describe the activities of Big Oil? One climate ...

@CeresNews shared
On Jul 13, 2021
RT @adamtvaccaro: NEW @CeresNews report: Major corporations are stepping up on internal climate pledges. But too few are taking the next step and lobbying for the policies that will help them reach those goals. https://t.co/ZGI4LOorRK
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Practicing Responsible Policy Engagement

Practicing Responsible Policy Engagement

New and ambitious climate change policies are integral to meeting this goal. U.S. companies do not just power the country’s economy, they also wield enormous influence both …

@ChristopherNFox shared
On Jul 8, 2021
"The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided on a comprehensive action plan, with an ambitious roadmap (see annex) to further incorporate climate change considerations into its policy framework." https://t.co/wWjLp2ofvj https://t.co/kvcZtgfAHR
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ECB presents action plan to include climate change considerations in its monetary policy strategy

ECB presents action plan to include climate change considerations in its monetary policy strategy

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so ...

@Revkin shared
On Jul 12, 2021
The good thing about the scope and complexity of the #climatecrisis is there's something for absolutely everyone to act on. Helpful look at global options, with a focus on system change and eroding the power of the powers that be. @emorwee of course. https://t.co/h9vc9afo4B https://t.co/zZbJ6easv6
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"What can I do?" Anything.

"What can I do?" Anything.

The battle for a livable future is a battle against fossil fuels. Right now, it's all hands on deck.

@sciam shared
On Jul 8, 2021
The blistering heat wave that scorched the Pacific Northwest last month would have been “virtually impossible” without the influence of climate change, scientists say. https://t.co/haWkVEXEXx
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Western Heat Wave ‘Virtually Impossible’ without Climate Change

Western Heat Wave ‘Virtually Impossible’ without Climate Change

Global warming made such an event at least 150 times more likely a new rapid analysis finds

@ClimateNexus shared
On Jul 13, 2021
92% of companies on the S&P 100 index in 2019 have pledged to cut their own emissions, but just 40% are actually pushing lawmakers to address the climate crisis, and 21% have advocated against science-based climate policy over the past 5 years. https://t.co/nkV3ou8Mpr via @verge
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@ret_ward shared
On Jul 12, 2021
Climate change shifting UK’s high-impact weather - Met Office https://t.co/WnzX3Q7JHU
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Climate change shifting UK’s high-impact weather

Climate change shifting UK’s high-impact weather

A new study has examined how high-impact weather in the UK, such as extremely hot days, heavy rainfall and very cold conditions, could be affected at different levels of global warming.