A study of the Arctic's "vital signs" shows worsening health as heat rises, ice disappears and rivers turn orange https://t.co/jkAd1gUSv4 ...

$100 billion is now the baseline for insurance industry losses each year due to natural disasters, as climate change fuels volatile weather https://t.co/unyxKGKBa7 ...

Market Trends - The transition to EVs (Electric Vehicles) has been losing momentum [1] Industry Impact - The slowdown in EV adoption has implications for the industry [1] Employment - The shift affects jobs within the automotive sector [1] Environmental Impact - The reduced momentum impacts climate goals [1]

You know, when most people think about climate change, they often picture this or this and even this. And these images matter, but they also make climate change feel far away, abstract, and untouchable. For me, climate change looks very different.It looks like Dundee, a small town in northern Kazul Nutell where I grew up. By the time I was a child, Dundy's coal mining days were pretty much over. The town was slowing down, shrinking.Jobs were scarce. Young people were leaving. I didn't grow up in a booming m ...

Good afternoon everyone. Throughout my career, I was privileged enough to work in various innovation ecosystems across the world. And recently, I've been concerned about something that I would like to talk to you about today. Recently, I was on the judging panel of a startup pitch competition. Altogether 40 startups, the majority in e-commerce and fintech and one only one focused on sustainability. Now, who do you think walked away with the funding? It was not the sustainability one. We celebrate AI apps th ...

Core Insights - The return of La Niña is causing significant weather disruptions globally, including deadly flooding in Asia and early snowstorms in the US [1][2] Economic Impact - Global losses during recent La Niña years have ranged from $258 billion to $329 billion, indicating a trend of increasing extreme weather-related damages [2] - La Niña is linked to lower agricultural yields for key crops like corn, rice, and wheat, which can affect global food supply and prices [6] - Energy demand typically rises in colder regions due to La Niña, impacting fuel consumption and utility operations [6] Regional Effects - In South and Southeast Asia, La Niña contributed to tropical cyclones and flooding that resulted in over 1,600 fatalities and at least $20 billion in damages [7] - Flooding in Vietnam and Thailand has caused over $16 billion in damage, with La Niña's influence on rainfall patterns being a contributing factor [8] - China faces risks to winter wheat production due to below-average temperatures associated with La Niña [9] Agricultural Sector - Palm oil producers in Southeast Asia may experience disruptions in harvesting due to increased rainfall, affecting output and extraction rates [10] - Brazil's soybean production is under scrutiny as La Niña could lead to reduced rainfall in southern growing regions, although current forecasts suggest no prolonged drought [16][17] Climate Dynamics - The current La Niña is the fifth occurrence in six years, suggesting a shift towards more frequent La Niña events compared to El Niño [5] - La Niña's impacts are being modified by global warming, which exacerbates extreme weather patterns [20] - The current La Niña is expected to peak soon, with conditions potentially returning to neutral, but the effects on global weather may persist for months [21]

The Tuvaluan migrants embody an attempt to untether statehood from territory, as climate change causes deadly levels of warming that will threaten island nations https://t.co/PM3ky2WWcT ...

Tuvalu, a tiny island country of 11,000 people, represents a test case for how governments will respond as climate change drives displacement https://t.co/LxvsqmvbcWPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/JxBd7amiNO ...

Politicians and CEOs have gone quiet about climate change. The good news is, emissions are likely to decline anyway. https://t.co/hhc3rBhAyC ...

Land Degradation & Restoration Opportunity - 50% of the land in Badwani district is unproductive due to water erosion, reflecting a widespread issue across India [1] - India has 100 million hectares (247 million acres) of land suitable for restoration through forest protection and landscape restoration [3] - Restoration has the potential to improve incomes for 700 million people in India who depend on the land [3][17] - Restoration could sequester 3 to 42 billion tons of above-ground carbon by 2040, aiding India in meeting its NDC commitments [3][17] Restoration Approach & Implementation - Restoration involves landscape principles, topography, and geology, considering both development and conservation [4] - Interventions should be community-driven and locally led, adapting to each village's unique challenges and ecology [6][5] - An integrated approach to restoration includes soil moisture conservation, water holding structures, tree-based interventions, and sustainable agriculture [7] - The "right place, right use, right species" mantra guides the selection of forestry plantations (slopes > 25%), horticulture (slopes 10-15%), riparian restoration, open grasslands, and agroforestry [8] - Local wisdom, knowledge, leaders, self-help groups, and farmer producer organizations are crucial for driving implementation [9] Scaling Restoration Efforts - Simplifying landscape restoration plans, codifying them, and making them accessible to local institutions is necessary [13] - Leveraging technology, including geospatial technologies and citizen science tools, is essential for measuring improvements in biodiversity, soil health, and carbon capture [14] - Unlocking working capital and low-interest debt for small enterprises can spur local economies [15]