Resilience
The devastating effects of Super Typhoon Odette (International name "Rai) in Lapu-Lap City, Cebu, Philippines.

Only 3% of international climate aid going to transitioning communities: ‘This is absurd’

New report on funding to slash carbon emissions finds startlingly low engagement with the people affected.

www.theguardian.com
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, appears before the London Assembly in the chamber of City Hall

Mayors pledge coordinated climate action ahead of UN conference in Brazil

Three hundred mayors have gathered in Rio de Janeiro to pledge coordinated climate action in their cities.
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A tribe in Nevada finally had funding for climate resilience. Then a grant was ripped away

The Walker River Paiute Tribe was poised to strengthen its water, energy, and housing infrastructure with a $20 million federal grant — until the Trump Administration abruptly revoked the funding, halting projects designed to protect the community from worsening wildfires, floods, and extreme heat.

nevadacurrent.com
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Ex-EPA head urges US to resist Trump attacks on climate action: ‘We won’t become numb’

Expanded climate action from cities and states could slash planet-heating pollution despite Trump's opposition.

www.theguardian.com
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Opinion: Why understanding climate science matters now more than ever

Widespread misconceptions about the science of climate change are fueling public confusion and political division, undermining efforts to address global warming.

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MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott has donated $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. The nonprofit announced the gift on Tuesday, calling it a transformative investment.
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Are mushrooms the future of insulation?

Scientists in Alaska are working to develop a sustainable and affordable fungus-based solution for insulation.
www.washingtonpost.com
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking into microphone

‘Change course now’: Humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head

Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
Bicycles leaning against a railing on a bridge over a canal in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's 750th anniversary showcases centuries of climate adaptation

From centuries-old dikes to new floating neighborhoods, Amsterdam's legacy of living with water offers vital lessons for cities confronting the realities of climate change.

www.bloomberg.com
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Bill Gates calls for a new direction in global climate fight that doesn’t make emissions top goal

Bill Gates thinks climate change is a serious problem but he thinks scientific innovation will curb it.
apnews.com
Car bobbing in brown floodwaters on flooded street in flooded neighborhood

Amid the shutdown, flood insurance profiteers are riding the wave

Private insurers like Neptune Insurance Holdings are cashing in on the shutdown and pushing to privatize the National Flood Insurance Program, despite risks to homeowners.
www.levernews.com
A Black woman with a stethoscope listening to the pregnant belly of another Black woman

Doulas are crafting a climate disaster blueprint for pregnant people

In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.
19thnews.org
Indigenous Amazonian tribesman sipping water from a leaf

What to know about uncontacted Indigenous peoples and efforts to protect them

A report says at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups remain worldwide and face growing threats from logging, mining, missionaries and organized crime.
apnews.com
floating homes on seacoast

What if flood-threatened homes could float?

Elizabeth English noticed many raised homes floated up with Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters and remained structurally sound after the water receded, dropping them back onto their foundations.
lailluminator.com
Brown-skinned hand grasping cocoa pod

Green by tradition: Africa's path to lower carbon footprint

Climate change is wreaking havoc across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Yet, the continent is turning to its roots, leveraging indigenous knowledge and practices to cut carbon emissions. These community-driven initiatives are showing promising results.
www.dw.com
coral reef with tropical fish

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation

The crucial reef-building corals were decimated by a marine heat wave in the Florida Keys. Can advances in restoration help them recover?
theconversation.com
Solar panels on a background of blue sky with a flagpole and the flag of Puerto Rico

A judge told feds to consider solar for Puerto Rico. Will Trump bite?

The administration is diverting funds that had been set aside for renewable energy to support the island's storm-battered grid.
www.eenews.net
A rustic boat sitting on a beach beside the ocean

Madagascar’s political and environmental crisis: Could restoring coral reefs help?

In southwest Madagascar, a community-led project is sinking limestone “starter” reefs to restore fish without restricting fishing. The experiment aims to bolster food security and track health gains as climate change and overfishing strain some of the planet’s most biodiverse reefs.

www.vox.com
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