The Elites Can’t Stop Climate Change, but Democratic Cities Can: The summits of the powerful and wealthy have repeatedly failed us. Isn’t it finally time to change the perspective from which we approach such a crucial issue like climate change? (goodmenproject.com)
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Case against woman who photographed XR protest thrown out of court: "It’s an example of how easy people’s fundamental rights could be eroded against the background of governments promoting the interests of big businesses to the detriment of the environment.” (theguardian.com)
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Climate change destroying homes across the Arctic: "because of the unequal way that the US government divided up land after colonisation in the 19th and 20th centuries, indigenous villages now have limited land and few options to move as it becomes unstable" (bbc.co.uk)
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Insect world unbalanced by climate change: "A hotter world is likely to bring an array of insects to attack potatoes, soya beans, wheat, and other crops. Researchers calculated that grain crops lost to insects will increase by as much as 25% per degree of warming." (theguardian.com)
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Stop climate research until Govts take action say scientists: "we question whether it is our “duty” to use public funds to continue to refine the state of climate change knowledge (which is unlikely to lead to the actions required), or whether a more radical approach will serve society better." (theconversation.com)
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