Arctic sea ice hit its 2025 summer minimum without setting a record low on Sept. 10, despite a historically low winter maximum earlier.

Scientists say sea ice loss has slowed over the past 20 years due to natural variability in atmospheric and ocean systems, counterbalancing the impacts from human-caused climate change.

However, they warn that this slowdown likely offers only a temporary reprieve.

by Gloria Dickie
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/no-new-record-low-for-arctic-sea-ice-loss-in-2025/

#news #globalwarming #climatechange #environment

A former U.S. climate envoy says President Donald Trump is leading the world "in the wrong direction" on climate and weaponizing clean energy as a culture war issue. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/18/world/politics/climate-envoy-trump-consensus-science/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #coal #oil #renewables #energy #pollution #us #donaldtrump #republicans #emissions #environment #cop30 #johnpodesta #joebiden

Climate change fueled scorching summer temperatures that killed an estimated 16,500 people in European cities this summer, according to a new study. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/09/17/climate-change/climate-change-16500-deaths-europe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #climatechange #heatwaves #europe #eu

A rebound in populations of the fish shows capitalist self-interest and regulation can work together. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/16/japan/sushi-and-tuna-extinction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #tuna #fishing #fish #oceans #food #environment #endangered

Before and after the 2024 election, Elon Musk made it clear he disliked environmental regulations and considered them a barrier to innovation.

His companies, from Boring Co. to xAI, have been accused of finding ways to sidestep regulations. Here's what to know:
https://www.propublica.org/article/elon-musk-environmental-regulations?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#ElonMusk #Environment #Regulation #Business #SpaceX #Tesla #Musk

U.S. President Donald Trump called for companies to shift to six-monthly updates, which could help investors pushing boards to do more on issues such as climate change that are set to increasingly impact corporate value. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/17/companies/trump-quarterly-reports-climate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #berkshirehathaway #warrenbuffett #jpmorgan #jamiedimon #environment #us #donaldtrump

Today I heard a presenter claim that NOAA's mission has changed to mine the seabed floor for rare earths.

That seems like a fair assessment, however disturbing.

New York Times: "The Trump Administration Wants Seafloor Mining. What Does That Mean?

A recent executive order would accelerate mining in little-understood undersea ecosystems."

By Rebecca Dzombak, Max Bearak and Harry Stevens
April 25, 2025
Updated 4:07 p.m. ET

https://archive.is/wPLzl

#Environment

The verdant, river-crossed Malaysian state of Sarawak is charging ahead with plans to become a regional "green battery," but its renewable energy dreams could come at a serious environmental cost. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/09/16/sustainability/malaysia-island-green-battery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #sustainability #hydro #renewables #borneo #malaysia #southeastasia

The organizer of the Osaka Expo is encouraging local governments and companies to reuse pavilion buildings and equipment including air conditioners and lighting, in line with its theme of sustainability. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/16/japan/expo-reuse-pavilions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #2025osakaexpo #environment #localgovernment#airconditioners #toilets

Ministers and other senior officials from over 30 nations and international organizations have agreed to more than quadruple the use of sustainable fuels worldwide by 2035. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/16/japan/sustainable-fuels-agreement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #biofuel #environment #carbon

The Japanese government is pushing for the development of a new plastic material that naturally decomposes in the sea as marine environmental pollution becomes ever more serious. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/15/japan/science-health/developing-biodegradable-plastics-to-reduce-marine-plastic-waste/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #oceans #environment #plastic #waste #meti #pollution

By 2050, some 1.5 million Australians living in coastal areas will be at risk of sea level rise and coastal flooding, according to an independent report prepared for Australia's government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/09/15/climate-change/rising-oceans-australians-2050/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #climatechange #australia #oceans

🐞 Results just reported by a researcher at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill show "insect populations are rapidly declining even in relatively undisturbed landscapes, raising concerns about the health of ecosystems that depend on them."

🪲 Recent studies with similar results focused on disturbed landscapes.

#Nature#Science#Environment#Insects#Ecosystem#EcosystemDamage
@span NCConnect

https://college.unc.edu/2025/09/untouched-ecosystems-insects/

🐞 Results just reported by a researcher at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill show "insect populations are rapidly declining even in relatively undisturbed landscapes, raising concerns about the health of ecosystems that depend on them."

🪲 Recent studies with similar results focused on disturbed landscapes.

#Nature#Science#Environment#Insects#Ecosystem#EcosystemDamage
@span NCConnect

https://college.unc.edu/2025/09/untouched-ecosystems-insects/

My UK Gov petition is finally live!

Raise fuel duty in line with inflation to raise income for critical services

It's crazy that public transport costs have rocketed in recent years, yet the government has sought "popularity" by suppressing motoring costs. Excessive driving is bad for the planet and creates miserable cities. The government is also desperate for revenue so raising fuel duty will kill two birds with one stone. #fuelduty #environment #revenue
Please sign
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736415

The United States moved on Friday to dismantle a "burdensome" federal program that tracks greenhouse gas emissions across the U.S. economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/09/13/climate-change/us-scraps-emissions-reporting/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #us #donaldtrump #emissions #climatechange #pollution

Vian Ruma, a 30-year-old opponent of a geothermal project on Flores Island, was found dead under circumstances his family and allies say point to foul play.

His death highlights Indonesia’s long and worsening record of attacks on environmental defenders.

Under President Prabowo Subianto, cases of threats and attacks on environmental human rights defenders have more than doubled in 2025.

by Hans Nicholas Jong
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/death-of-activist-critical-of-geothermal-project-raises-alarm-in-indonesia/

#news #environment

My UK Gov petition is finally live!

Raise fuel duty in line with inflation to raise income for critical services

It's crazy that public transport costs have rocketed in recent years, yet the government has sought "popularity" by suppressing motoring costs. Excessive driving is bad for the planet and creates miserable cities. The government is also desperate for revenue so raising fuel duty will kill two birds with one stone. #fuelduty #environment #revenue
Please sign
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736415

Vian Ruma, a 30-year-old opponent of a geothermal project on Flores Island, was found dead under circumstances his family and allies say point to foul play.

His death highlights Indonesia’s long and worsening record of attacks on environmental defenders.

Under President Prabowo Subianto, cases of threats and attacks on environmental human rights defenders have more than doubled in 2025.

by Hans Nicholas Jong
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/death-of-activist-critical-of-geothermal-project-raises-alarm-in-indonesia/

#news #environment