Earth Day The Gambia

What if #COP31 could deliver real progress, even when expectations are low? The biggest barriers aren't a mystery: fossil fuel dependence, outdated COP rules that allow petrostates to block action, and powerful interests undermining climate science. But none of these obstacles are inevitable. Read why this year's COP could matter more than you think. 👇 clim.cc/WHATWEWANTCOP31

“We can’t just be mopping up the mess on the floor without thinking about turning the faucet off,” said Patz, a professor of health and the environment. “So we need prevention at different levels. We need better cooling and protecting vulnerable populations from inevitable increased frequency and extreme heat waves. But we also need to go to the root of the problem and absolutely address the burning of fossil fuels.” apnews.com/article/killer-he…

From backyard gardens to  protecting seagrass, new ideas from people across the world are cutting emissions. Check out Fixing the Planet, a new series from @BBCEarth and @SpeedandScale. bbcearth.com/fixing-the-plan… #FixingthePlanet #SpeedandScale #BBC #BBCearth

Big Oil has spent decades putting profits over people while fueling the climate crisis. Talk about a villain origin story. But here’s the plot twist. We have the ability to fight back and build a future beyond fossil fuels. Big Oil doesn't get to write the ending. You do. Take action: climaterealityproject.org/ac…

For Dr. Susan Pacheco, one movie changed everything. After seeing “An Inconvenient Truth” in 2006, she dedicated her career to showing that the climate crisis is also a health crisis. Twenty years later, she’s still #MeetingTheMoment. climaterealityproject.org/sp…

Climate progress is happening. It just doesn't always make the news. Fixing the Planet is a new digital series from @BBCEarth and @speedandscale. Across 15 short films, it follows the people and ideas driving climate progress, from seagrass restorers in the UK to moms in Pittsburgh fighting for cleaner school buses. Watch now: bbcearth.com/fixing-the-plan… #FixingthePlanet #SpeedandScale #BBC #BBCearth

Can we count on you to add your name to the global call for zero fossil fuel lobbyists at #COP31? clim.cc/zerofossillobbyists

Let’s make one thing clear going into #COP31: Fossil fuel interests should not be shaping climate decisions. We’re calling on Australia and Türkiye to lead with: 🌎 Stronger climate action plans ☀️ A shift to clean energy 🤝 Real participation from civil society Send a postcard and add your name. bit.ly/CommitToClimate

From our Singapore training, Jitsai Santapurta of the Thailand Youth Climate Council joined CNA to discuss what it takes to turn climate ambition into meaningful action in communities. channelnewsasia.com/watch/cl…

Nashville. London. Now, New York. All year, we’ve been marking 20 years of Climate Reality driving change, looking back at where this movement started and ahead to where we go next. Now we’re bringing that conversation to #ClimateWeekNYC. Join our founder, @algore, and a special guest on Sept. 23 for “An Inconvenient Truth”: Then & Now – a conversation about 20 years of climate progress, the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges still in front of us, and what comes next. RSVP now and be in the room for a conversation you don’t want to miss! clim.cc/climateweeknyc

We love to read it! For the first time, coal generated less than half of China’s electricity. In the world’s largest power system, clean energy isn’t waiting for permission. It’s taking over. Now, let’s make this transition even faster. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…