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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 4 days ago

In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before.

The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/13/us-carbon-emissions-increase-2025

US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions

Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last year

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 4 days ago

In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before.

The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/13/us-carbon-emissions-increase-2025

US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions

Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last year

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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 4 days ago

Electricity generated by coal plants fell by 1.6% in China and by 3% in India last year, after the boom in clean energy across both countries was more than enough to meet their rising demand for energy.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/coal-power-generation-falls-china-india-since-1970s

Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s

‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 4 days ago

Electricity generated by coal plants fell by 1.6% in China and by 3% in India last year, after the boom in clean energy across both countries was more than enough to meet their rising demand for energy.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/coal-power-generation-falls-china-india-since-1970s

Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s

‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says

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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 7 days ago

The world’s richest 1% have used up their fair share of carbon emissions just 10 days into 2026, analysis has found.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/10/world-richest-used-fair-share-emissions-2026-oxfam

World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam

Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 7 days ago

The world’s richest 1% have used up their fair share of carbon emissions just 10 days into 2026, analysis has found.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/10/world-richest-used-fair-share-emissions-2026-oxfam

World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam

Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows

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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · last week

Dog food accounts for 1% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions, according to research that found wet, raw and meat-rich products were associated with substantially higher emissions than dry kibble.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/08/dog-food-accounts-for-1-of-uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-study-finds

Dog food accounts for 1% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, study finds

Study of 1,000 products finds wet, raw and meat-rich products have higher climate impact than dry kibble

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@tuxom@climatejustice.social · last week

Sentinel-1's decade of essential data over shifting ice sheets

Ice velocity is a key parameter in measuring the effects of #ClimateChange. The speed at which #glaciers and #IceSheets move tells us the rate at which they discharge ice and water into the sea, feeding into estimations on future #SeaLevelRise. Data on ice velocity also help to keep track of the break-up of ice sheets, such as calving events or damage to the ice sheets.
Since its first satellite was launched in 2014, the #Copernicus #Sentinel1 mission has provided a step change in the capabilities of polar satellite Earth observation. Its 12-m-long advanced #SAR instrument works in C-band. This makes it a reliable tool for acquiring high-resolution imagery for continuous monitoring and emergency response efforts. It is able to capture data through cloud cover, smoke and during lack of sunlight.

https://phys.org/news/2026-01-sentinel-decade-essential-shifting-ice.html

#ClimateScience
#RemoteSensing
#Cryosphere
#ClimateCatastrophe

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Ice flow velocity on the Antarctic ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: European Space Agency

The data visualization of Antarctica (see image below) shows details of ice flows moving at speeds between 1 m and 15 m per day. The Sentinel-1 data is averaged over the period 2014–2024. Regions shown on the map include the Antarctic Peninsula and Alexander Island, as well as large parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and East Antarctic Ice Sheet. Most of the coastal areas were captured at either six or 12-day intervals.
On the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (on the left of the image), the Pine Island Glacier is clearly visible below the Antarctic Peninsula. Over the period of the study, the velocity of ice flow at the glacier's grounding line—the point where grounded ice detaches from the bedrock underneath it and becomes a floating ice shelf—increased continuously from approximately 10.6 m per day to 12.7 m per day. Other nearby glaciers also showed increased ice flow. These changes are caused by a range of factors including ocean-induced thinning of the floating ice shelves combined with a retreat of the grounding line. — Ice flow velocity on the Antarctic ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: European Space Agency The data visualization of Antarctica (see image below) shows details of ice flows moving at speeds between 1 m and 15 m per day. The Sentinel-1 data is averaged over the period 2014–2024. Regions shown on the map include the Antarctic Peninsula and Alexander Island, as well as large parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and East Antarctic Ice Sheet. Most of the coastal areas were captured at either six or 12-day intervals. On the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (on the left of the image), the Pine Island Glacier is clearly visible below the Antarctic Peninsula. Over the period of the study, the velocity of ice flow at the glacier's grounding line—the point where grounded ice detaches from the bedrock underneath it and becomes a floating ice shelf—increased continuously from approximately 10.6 m per day to 12.7 m per day. Other nearby glaciers also showed increased ice flow. These changes are caused by a range of factors including ocean-induced thinning of the floating ice shelves combined with a retreat of the grounding line.

Ice velocity on Greenland ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: ESA (Data source: Wuite, J. et al. 2025).

The study shows the rapid flow of ice, moving at average speeds of up to 15 m per day, from glaciers and ice sheets at points around the Greenland Ice Sheet (see image below). Half-way up the western coast of Greenland, Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as the Jakobshavn Glacier, is one of the fastest outlet glaciers in the world with velocities reaching, at times, as much as 50 m per day.
The North-East Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS), is also clearly visible on the Greenland Ice Sheet and begins far inland at the "ice divide," shown as a dark blue band of nearly stagnant ice in Greenland's interior.

The dataset offers unprecedented spatial detail, with resolution up to 200–250 m, as well as timeframes for tracking movement ranging from less than a week to more than a decade. — Ice velocity on Greenland ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: ESA (Data source: Wuite, J. et al. 2025). The study shows the rapid flow of ice, moving at average speeds of up to 15 m per day, from glaciers and ice sheets at points around the Greenland Ice Sheet (see image below). Half-way up the western coast of Greenland, Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as the Jakobshavn Glacier, is one of the fastest outlet glaciers in the world with velocities reaching, at times, as much as 50 m per day. The North-East Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS), is also clearly visible on the Greenland Ice Sheet and begins far inland at the "ice divide," shown as a dark blue band of nearly stagnant ice in Greenland's interior. The dataset offers unprecedented spatial detail, with resolution up to 200–250 m, as well as timeframes for tracking movement ranging from less than a week to more than a decade.

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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · last week

The world’s oceans absorbed colossal amounts of heat in 2025, setting yet another new record and fuelling more extreme weather, scientists have reported.

This extra heat makes the hurricanes and typhoons hitting coastal communities more intense, causes heavier downpours of rain and greater flooding.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/09/profound-impacts-record-ocean-heat-intensifying-climate-disasters

‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows

Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · last week

The world’s oceans absorbed colossal amounts of heat in 2025, setting yet another new record and fuelling more extreme weather, scientists have reported.

This extra heat makes the hurricanes and typhoons hitting coastal communities more intense, causes heavier downpours of rain and greater flooding.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/09/profound-impacts-record-ocean-heat-intensifying-climate-disasters

‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows

Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · last week

Dog food accounts for 1% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions, according to research that found wet, raw and meat-rich products were associated with substantially higher emissions than dry kibble.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/08/dog-food-accounts-for-1-of-uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-study-finds

Dog food accounts for 1% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, study finds

Study of 1,000 products finds wet, raw and meat-rich products have higher climate impact than dry kibble

@tuxom@climatejustice.social · last week

Sentinel-1's decade of essential data over shifting ice sheets

Ice velocity is a key parameter in measuring the effects of #ClimateChange. The speed at which #glaciers and #IceSheets move tells us the rate at which they discharge ice and water into the sea, feeding into estimations on future #SeaLevelRise. Data on ice velocity also help to keep track of the break-up of ice sheets, such as calving events or damage to the ice sheets.
Since its first satellite was launched in 2014, the #Copernicus #Sentinel1 mission has provided a step change in the capabilities of polar satellite Earth observation. Its 12-m-long advanced #SAR instrument works in C-band. This makes it a reliable tool for acquiring high-resolution imagery for continuous monitoring and emergency response efforts. It is able to capture data through cloud cover, smoke and during lack of sunlight.

https://phys.org/news/2026-01-sentinel-decade-essential-shifting-ice.html

#ClimateScience
#RemoteSensing
#Cryosphere
#ClimateCatastrophe

2 media

Ice flow velocity on the Antarctic ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: European Space Agency

The data visualization of Antarctica (see image below) shows details of ice flows moving at speeds between 1 m and 15 m per day. The Sentinel-1 data is averaged over the period 2014–2024. Regions shown on the map include the Antarctic Peninsula and Alexander Island, as well as large parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and East Antarctic Ice Sheet. Most of the coastal areas were captured at either six or 12-day intervals.
On the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (on the left of the image), the Pine Island Glacier is clearly visible below the Antarctic Peninsula. Over the period of the study, the velocity of ice flow at the glacier's grounding line—the point where grounded ice detaches from the bedrock underneath it and becomes a floating ice shelf—increased continuously from approximately 10.6 m per day to 12.7 m per day. Other nearby glaciers also showed increased ice flow. These changes are caused by a range of factors including ocean-induced thinning of the floating ice shelves combined with a retreat of the grounding line. — Ice flow velocity on the Antarctic ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: European Space Agency The data visualization of Antarctica (see image below) shows details of ice flows moving at speeds between 1 m and 15 m per day. The Sentinel-1 data is averaged over the period 2014–2024. Regions shown on the map include the Antarctic Peninsula and Alexander Island, as well as large parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and East Antarctic Ice Sheet. Most of the coastal areas were captured at either six or 12-day intervals. On the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (on the left of the image), the Pine Island Glacier is clearly visible below the Antarctic Peninsula. Over the period of the study, the velocity of ice flow at the glacier's grounding line—the point where grounded ice detaches from the bedrock underneath it and becomes a floating ice shelf—increased continuously from approximately 10.6 m per day to 12.7 m per day. Other nearby glaciers also showed increased ice flow. These changes are caused by a range of factors including ocean-induced thinning of the floating ice shelves combined with a retreat of the grounding line.

Ice velocity on Greenland ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: ESA (Data source: Wuite, J. et al. 2025).

The study shows the rapid flow of ice, moving at average speeds of up to 15 m per day, from glaciers and ice sheets at points around the Greenland Ice Sheet (see image below). Half-way up the western coast of Greenland, Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as the Jakobshavn Glacier, is one of the fastest outlet glaciers in the world with velocities reaching, at times, as much as 50 m per day.
The North-East Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS), is also clearly visible on the Greenland Ice Sheet and begins far inland at the "ice divide," shown as a dark blue band of nearly stagnant ice in Greenland's interior.

The dataset offers unprecedented spatial detail, with resolution up to 200–250 m, as well as timeframes for tracking movement ranging from less than a week to more than a decade. — Ice velocity on Greenland ice sheet, 2014–2024. Credit: ESA (Data source: Wuite, J. et al. 2025). The study shows the rapid flow of ice, moving at average speeds of up to 15 m per day, from glaciers and ice sheets at points around the Greenland Ice Sheet (see image below). Half-way up the western coast of Greenland, Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as the Jakobshavn Glacier, is one of the fastest outlet glaciers in the world with velocities reaching, at times, as much as 50 m per day. The North-East Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS), is also clearly visible on the Greenland Ice Sheet and begins far inland at the "ice divide," shown as a dark blue band of nearly stagnant ice in Greenland's interior. The dataset offers unprecedented spatial detail, with resolution up to 200–250 m, as well as timeframes for tracking movement ranging from less than a week to more than a decade.

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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 2 weeks ago

The world is divided into three groups: those in need, who are already suffering and losing homes and livelihoods; those driven by greed, who profit from delay and denial; and those who claim to care, but hide behind endless excuses for inaction. Meanwhile, the clock keeps ticking.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/04/it-is-not-the-earths-future-at-stake-in-the-climate-crisis-it-is-ours

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 2 weeks ago

The world is divided into three groups: those in need, who are already suffering and losing homes and livelihoods; those driven by greed, who profit from delay and denial; and those who claim to care, but hide behind endless excuses for inaction. Meanwhile, the clock keeps ticking.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/04/it-is-not-the-earths-future-at-stake-in-the-climate-crisis-it-is-ours

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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 2 months ago

Heatwaves will not revert back towards preindustrial conditions for at least a millennium after net zero is reached.

“The thing is, if we delay net zero – up to 30 years and even longer – those impacts are only going to get worse. We’re already locked into some, but the longer we leave net zero, the worse it’s going to be.”

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/17/heatwaves-hotter-longer-more-frequent-net-zero-emisisons-delay

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 2 months ago

Heatwaves will not revert back towards preindustrial conditions for at least a millennium after net zero is reached.

“The thing is, if we delay net zero – up to 30 years and even longer – those impacts are only going to get worse. We’re already locked into some, but the longer we leave net zero, the worse it’s going to be.”

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/17/heatwaves-hotter-longer-more-frequent-net-zero-emisisons-delay

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@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 2 months ago

The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found.

Despite their promises, governments’ new emission-cutting plans submitted for the Cop30 climate talks taking place in Brazil have done little to avert dangerous global heating for the fourth consecutive year.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/13/world-still-on-track-for-catastrophic-26c-temperature-rise-report-finds

World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds

Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating

@tobeB@climatejustice.social · 2 months ago

The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found.

Despite their promises, governments’ new emission-cutting plans submitted for the Cop30 climate talks taking place in Brazil have done little to avert dangerous global heating for the fourth consecutive year.

#climateChange #climateCatastrophe #climateEmergency #climateBreakdown #tippingPoint

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/13/world-still-on-track-for-catastrophic-26c-temperature-rise-report-finds

World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds

Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating

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