Monday, November 07, 2022

RT The global transition to a net-zero economy will not happen at the pace that is needed unless states embrace their proper role as a market maker and investor in public goods from Project Syndicate (@ProSyn)

Project Syndicate (@ProSyn) tweeted at 3:29 AM on Mon, Nov 07, 2022:
.@MazzucatoM: The global transition to a net-zero economy will not happen at the pace that is needed unless states embrace their proper role as a market maker and investor in public goods. https://t.co/IpbnLXHuMS
(https://twitter.com/ProSyn/status/1589444779842375682?t=oJ-KSI_6O-wQExACcUbkUg&s=03

Saturday, November 05, 2022

RT To have a chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C, #emissions must halve by 2030 and reach ‘net-zero’ by 2050. Global emissions, however, are still rising from Chatham House (@ChathamHouse)

Chatham House (@ChathamHouse) tweeted at 3:00 PM on Sat, Nov 05, 2022:
To have a chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C, emissions must halve by 2030 and reach 'net-zero' by 2050. Global emissions, however, are still rising, warns @ruthtownend (@CH_Environment).
https://t.co/GFtVcsoMzV
(https://twitter.com/ChathamHouse/status/1588893980275744773?t=JayAqxR8HxguZMl7SvHxtw&s=03

Monday, October 24, 2022

RT 189 million people per year affected by extreme #weather in developing countries as rich countries stall on paying #climate impact costs from #Oxfam International (@newsfromoxfam)

Oxfam International Media Team (@newsfromoxfam) tweeted at 8:12 AM on Mon, Oct 24, 2022:
PRESS RELEASE: 189 million people per year affected by extreme weather in developing countries as rich countries stall on paying climate impact costs. Read more 👉https://t.co/5uhMct5Td5 https://t.co/4i211zFbeg
(https://twitter.com/newsfromoxfam/status/1584427469595344896?t=tpw_ZN5xzouqhMcqw8hu4Q&s=03

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

RT Often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” the #Amazon #Rainforest was long considered the world’s largest #carbon sink. But scientists say that has changed. from Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org)

Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org) tweeted at 2:46 AM on Tue, Oct 18, 2022:
Often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," the Amazon Rainforest was long considered the world's largest carbon sink. But scientists say that has changed. Explore our Emmy award-winning interactive site to find out more: https://t.co/GDsdttCy0p
(https://twitter.com/CFR_org/status/1582171120119123969?t=mvRadSpwyfNLXTOufoK3FA&s=03

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

RT #Plastic is a major source of #pollution, particularly in the world’s #oceans. Today, about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced each year—a figure on pace to double by 2040. from Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org)

Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org) tweeted at 0:31 AM on Tue, Aug 23, 2022:
♻️ Plastic is a major source of pollution, particularly in the world's oceans. Today, about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced each year—a figure on pace to double by 2040.

Find out more: https://t.co/JcD8BfbyP2 https://t.co/PFWK7w7C5f
(https://twitter.com/CFR_org/status/1561843527436406784?t=Jq8dbElH65CYFdKHu7IB1Q&s=03

RT #Conservationists, farmers and cattle ranchers are working together in Chiapas, #Mexico, to bring 2.5 million hec of land into #sustainable schemes, to restore #soilhealth, store #carbon, free up #conservation land, and keep rural jobs. Me for @mongabay from Dimitri Selibas (@dselibas)

Dimitri Selibas (@dselibas) tweeted at 7:36 PM on Mon, Aug 22, 2022:
📢 Conservationists, farmers and cattle ranchers are working together in Chiapas, Mexico, to bring 2.5 million hec of land into #sustainable schemes, to restore #soilhealth, store #carbon, free up conservation land, and keep rural jobs. Me for @mongabay:

https://t.co/4smDIE5XJA
(https://twitter.com/dselibas/status/1561769334875332610?t=9KQfedMw-mhIDx8sym_tzA&s=03

RT Carbon capture doesn't represent a real solution to the #ClimateCrisis. It's an expensive and wasteful process, used by the fossil fuel industry to pump more oil. 👉 The solution already exists: we urgently need to move away from #FossilFuels from Global Witness (@Global_Witness)

Global Witness (@Global_Witness) tweeted at 11:01 AM on Fri, Aug 19, 2022:
Carbon capture doesn't represent a real solution to the #ClimateCrisis.

It's an expensive and wasteful process, used by the fossil fuel industry to pump more oil.

👉 The solution already exists: we urgently need to move away from #FossilFuels.

https://t.co/fnni6RkB6E
(https://twitter.com/Global_Witness/status/1560552442848215041?t=oyPwBb4_Xx5_PPwCf82z2Q&s=03

Sunday, August 21, 2022

RT The #Corruption Perceptions Index 2021 revealed that corruption levels are at a standstill worldwide, while #HumanRights and democracy are also under attack. #CPI2021 from #Transparency International (@anticorruption)

Transparency International (@anticorruption) tweeted at 11:45 AM on Sat, Aug 20, 2022:
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2021 revealed that corruption levels are at a standstill worldwide, while human rights and democracy are also under attack. #CPI2021 Read more. https://t.co/1GrtjYSufh
(https://twitter.com/anticorruption/status/1560925863473995776?t=4NqTqYie0NOTspAYXHaozA&s=03

Friday, July 15, 2022

RT What does the world think about global warming? 5 #climate change stories to read this week #Environment #ClimateChange from World Economic Forum (@wef)

World Economic Forum (@wef) tweeted at 4:50 PM on Fri, Jul 15, 2022:
What does the world think about global warming? 5 climate change stories to read this week #Environment #ClimateChange https://t.co/TFVCX7enIP
(https://twitter.com/wef/status/1547956867762044931?t=fFg6bfJ8zBYLW95_OUuXIg&s=03

Sunday, June 19, 2022

The most common refrigerant used in air conditioners today is nearly 2,000 times more potent than #carbon dioxide as a global warming agent. Regulators need to address this issue from Project Syndicate (@ProSyn)

Project Syndicate (@ProSyn) tweeted at 10:35 PM on Sat, Jun 18, 2022:
The most common refrigerant used in air conditioners today is nearly 2,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a global warming agent. Regulators need to address this issue, argue @RockyMtnInst's Rushad Nanavatty and @Aggarwal_Khan of @UNEP. https://t.co/hGv4FCjLlv
(https://twitter.com/ProSyn/status/1538259009383239680?t=jB3ehYhOIu0PdFVZZbbc3g&s=03

Tuesday, June 07, 2022

RT The funding needed by #UN #climate disaster appeals has soared by more than 800% in 20 years as global heating takes hold from Climate Reality Team UK (@ClimateRealUK)

Climate Reality Team UK (@ClimateRealUK) tweeted at 9:23 AM on Tue, Jun 07, 2022:
The funding needed by UN #climate disaster appeals has soared by more than 800% in 20 years as global heating takes hold

But only about half of it is being met by rich countries, says @Oxfam @oxfamgb

https://t.co/90v0UqdPvF
(https://twitter.com/ClimateRealUK/status/1534073425676967936?t=VUCcVqpHxpRHq0Y3n3q4hw&s=03