ecns.cn (2024-01-29). China, Antigua and Barbuda sign MOU addressing climate change. ecns.cn ![]()
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) on Monday released details about the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on South-South cooperation material assistance project for climate change, which was signed by China and Antigua and Barbuda on January 24 in Beijing.
Ellen Ormesher, DeSmog. (2024-01-30). Havas London Targeted By Climate Activists Over Relationship With Shell. popularresistance.org ![]()
For the second time in four months, climate activists have gathered at the headquarters of Havas London to protest the ad agency's relationship with Shell. | According to the group, Extinction Rebellion or XR, Thursday's protest was spurred by a whistleblower's tip-off that Havas would be meeting with Shell to discuss new work for the fossil fuel giant. | The trade publication Campaign recently reported that Shell's global PR account is up for review this quarter. | Caroline from Scientists for XR said that the group received a positive reception from Havas employees, "who are by and large young creatives."
Government of Australia (2024-01-30). El Niño support for Timor-Leste and the Pacific. reliefweb.int ![]()
Countries: Australia, Timor-Leste, World | Source: Government of Australia | Joint media release with: | The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific | Australia is investing $5 million to help Timor-Leste and the Pacific prepare for and respond to the early impacts of El Niño. | Our region is experiencing the effects of climate change and, in 2024, climate-related hazards and disasters are expected to intensify. The El Niño system brings extremely dry conditions to some areas of the region and wild weather to others. | In Timor-Leste, drought is impacting agriculture, freshwat…
International Water Management Institute (2024-01-30). World: Anticipatory Action in Communities Hosting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: An Assessment of Current Approaches. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chad, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Alexandra Schindler, Radhika Singh, Andrew Adam-Bradford, Merel Laauwen and Sandra Ruckstuhl | Abstract/Description | This paper is a global literature review of anticipatory action approaches in communities hosting forcibly displaced persons. Anticipatory action, or a set of actions taken to prevent or mitigate a potential disaster before acute impacts are felt, is an essential strategy to reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather…
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-01-30). Severe drought affects Europe and Africa. plenglish.com ![]()
The European Copernicus service said that the European Observatory for Climate Change (EUCOPERNICUS) has reported that there has been little rainfalls in recent years, especially in the Mediterranean basin. | This was assured by the European Drought Observatory for Resilience and Adaptation (EDORA) in a message on the social network X, in which it showed on a map different points with red color in the south of the Spanish Mediterranean area, the Balearic Islands, also in Spain, Sicily and Sardinia (Italy) and especially in northern Africa. | According to the Observatory, droughts have a substantial impact on nea…
Redazione Italia (2024-01-30). Stop torture and inhumane treatment at Europe's borders. pressenza.com ![]()
Launched a European mobilization by associations, movements, committees, parties, activists, volunteers, activists with the instrument of the ECI, the European Citizens' Initiative. | We are activists of Stop Border Violence, an Association formed in January last year, to promote an ECI (European Citizens' Initiative) called Art. 4: Stop Torture and Inhuman Treatment at Europe's Borders. | We ask the European Commission that the human rights enshrined in the founding Charter of the Union itself, be guaranteed to all and in particular, to the most fragile people, fleeing conflict, severe discrimination, climate ch…
The Canary. (2024-01-30). Dutch Airport Calls For Air Traffic Polluters To Pay For CO ≤ Emissions. popularresistance.org ![]()
Amsterdam's Schiphol airport has published new research which shows the need for a strong reduction of air traffic in order to halt the ongoing climate crisis. In a move likely to shock other airport companies, Schiphol proposes the 'polluter pays' principle, with measures such as a worldwide kerosene tax and a tax for business class and private flights. Schiphol's research showed that at least a 30% CO ≤ reduction (when compared to 2019) is needed for Schiphol and European aviation to be on track in 2030. That's more than the current Dutch goal of a 9% reduction. The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and res…
UN Development Programme (2024-01-30). Micronesia: Fire, Floods, Drought: Over Two Decades of Navigating Through Climate Challenges in the Pacific. reliefweb.int ![]()
Countries: Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of) | Source: UN Development Programme | KEVIN PETRINI, | UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Federated States of Micronesia | Pohnpei, FSM — In November 1998, I arrived in the Pacific for the first time to the island of Samoa. I was a young man just out of college with my Master's degree studying environmental science with particular focus on the atmosphere. At the time, I learned about air quality, ozone depletion and other related issues, but the reality of these issues were still theoretical. | It happens that in November 1998, the planet was…
Editor (2024-01-29). As Climate Chaos Accelerates, Governments Avert Their Eyes. scheerpost.com 
Giles Parkinson (2024-01-29). Fossil fuel lobby steer COP28 climate deal towards global catastrophe. independentaustralia.net 
Global Research News (2024-01-29). Selected Article: WEF "Global Solutions", But for Whom? The WEF Prescribed "Climate Activism" globalresearch.ca 
Government of Indonesia (2024-01-29). Indonesia and Mekong River Commission Ink Partnership for Sustainable Water Management. reliefweb.int ![]()
Country: Indonesia | Sources: Government of Indonesia, Mekong River Commission | Luang Prabang, 28 January 2024 — The Republic of Indonesia and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, initiating their collaboration on sustainable development, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, and water resource management. | Under the MoU, Indonesia and the MRC aim to enhance the exchange of views, experiences, and best practices in addressing water-related challenges, and promoting sustainable water resource management. | The collaboration will…
ecns.cn (2024-01-29). (W.E. Talk) Creating New Dialogue Between the East and the West to Improve Global Governance. ecns.cn ![]()
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, it is increasingly evident that the existing global governance system is failing to keep pace with global needs. In the context of globalization, in the face of pandemics, climate change, resource scarcity, war and conflict and other issues that affect human survival and development, it is an urgent task to seek common ground while reserving differences, reform the global governance system and maintain peace and stability through the joint effort of all countries.
greenleft.org.au (2024-01-29). Climate activists call on SA gov't to dump Santos from cycling race. greenleft.org.au 
Ian Angus (2024-01-29). Ecosocialist Bookshelf, January 2024. greenleft.org.au 
From killer insects to trash to degrowth, Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents six new books for understanding and changing the world…
Huanjia Zhang (2024-01-30). Report Details "Devastating Harms" to TX Communities From Petrochemical Industry. truthout.org ![]()
Toxic pollution from the petrochemical industry along the Houston Ship Channel in Texas is causing "devastating harms" to local communities, according to a new report by international human rights advocacy group Amnesty International. The report underscores the climate, environmental, and human rights tolls linked to petrochemical production, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the… |
Stan Cox (2024-01-29). Solving Climate Change—Or Else! fpif.org ![]()
In December, the New York Times
The Independent (2024-01-30). SMEs trained to tap into oil and gas opportunities. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 130 small and medium enterprise owners have been recently placed in a better position to win contracts along the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) after the completion of a capacity-building training program delivered by the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL). SBIL's Chief Executive Tony Otoa …
albawaba (2024-01-29). Thomas Tuchel hints at possible move to LaLiga. albawaba.com ![]()
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel admits he is interested in a future move to the Spanish League (LaLiga).This comes just hours following Xavi Hernandez's announcement where he revealed he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season.Tuchel is being linked with the Barca job, as he himself is facing a difficult time at Bayern who trail leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.The German coach responded by saying, as quoted by Tribal Football: "Moving abroad is something that continues to attract me and Spain has an extraordinary league."From my point of view, and based on my experience working with Spanish…
Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-29). Costa Rican authorities try to find out cause of contaminated water. plenglish.com ![]()
San Jose, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) After a week of the first alerts, health and access to drinking water, authorities are looking for the causes of contamination of this liquid with hydrocarbons, while more than 100,000 people continue to be affected.
Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-29). South Korea takes additional measures against Fukushima spill. plenglish.com ![]()
Seoul, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The Seoul government announced today the installation of two new radiation detectors at the headquarters of the wholesale Garak agriculture and fish market, the largest in the South Korean capital.
Larry Johnson (2024-01-30). The Attack Was in Jordan, But Jordan Plays Dumb. sonar21.com 
Wow! Talk about a Charley Foxtrot (aka Cluster Fuck). CENTCOM (i.e., U.S. Central Command put out a press release about the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) attack on its base located on the northern border of Jordan known as Tower 22. Why is it a Charley Foxtrot? Because it is now clear that Jordan did not want this base identified and is loathe to admit that it has U.S. troops in its territory. | The Kingdom of Jordan wasted no time in denying that this took Jordanian Minister of Government Commu…
_____ (2024-01-29). This Holocaust Remembrance Day, 'Never Again' Is Now. transcend.org ![]()
27 Jan 2024 – Today, Gaza is a shell of its former self. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped from the face of the Earth, replaced by a gray wasteland unfit for human life: bustling markets and crowded cafes, libraries home to thousands of precious books, bakeries filled with the smell of fresh bread — all of it turned to ash by Zionist IDF forces.
Jake Johnson (2024-01-29). War Hawks Call for Military Response After Drone Attack on US Troops in Jordan. truthout.org ![]()
Warhawks in the United States wasted no time agitating for direct military conflict with Iran after a drone attack on a military base just inside Jordan's border with Syria on Sunday killed three American troops and injured dozens more. Both Republican and Democratic members of Congress called on U.S. President Joe Biden to quickly respond with strikes inside Iran, which denied any connection to… |
Forests are an essential part of Earth's operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and land degradation by 30% each year. This slows global temperature increases and the resulting changes to the climate. In the U.S., forests take up 12% of the nation's greenhouse 
Countries: Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic | Source: International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Adam-Bradford, A.; Schindler, Alexandra; Anagreh, Abdullah; Ruckstuhl, Sandra | In the last decade, Irbid Governorate has experienced rapid urbanization from mountain villages and border towns to the governorate capital itself. Irbid is a rapidly expanding city that has doubled its population since the onset of the Syrian War. The local authorities face immense challenges as they cope with these changes. To compound matters, the region is prone to…
In December, the New York Times reported that "Earth is finishing up its warmest year in the past 174 years and very likely the past 125,000." (Though it's not the Times's style, that latter figure should have had a couple of exclamation points after it!) Furthermore, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's chief scientist, "Not only was 2023 the warmest year in NOAA's 174-year climate record — it was the warmest by far." In fact, each of the six decades since 1960 saw a higher global average temperature than the 10 years that preceded it. In addition, every decade-to-decade incre…
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Sources: US Agency for International Development, World Vision | Please refer to the attached file. | Mohamed Hilmi, Senior Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter, Settlements, and DRR, InterAction | While humanitarian responses focus mostly on the emergency phase—like addressing lifesaving and immediate needs—addressing the impacts and risks of climate change is increasing in urgency. | To these ends, InterAction conducted climate research and consultations to understand how climate change and envir…