From enwl at enw.net.ru Mon Jan 1 19:39:02 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2024 20:39:02 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?Hear_The_Conversation_Weekly_=E2=80=93_hig?= =?utf-8?q?hlights_of_the_year?= Message-ID: <546AB75EB5F8407AB1006141EAA5C238@lewpostnew> Things we learned from the network podcast in 2023 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Global Edition - Today's top story: Inside the Oslo accords: a new podcast series marks 30 years since Israel-Palestine secret peace negotiations View in browser Global Edition | 31 December 2023 When I tell people I make podcasts for The Conversation and that we interview academics, they often ask me what kind of topics do you cover? I reply that to thanks the breadth and depth of research taking place in universities around the world our range is extraordinary. And that?s certainly the case in our podcasts from 2023. In our flagship global show The Conversation Weekly, we?ve run stories about breakthroughs in malaria vaccines, to the extinction of Neanderthals, to domicide in Syria. And in September, we ran Inside the Oslo Accords, a three-part series with academics James Rodgers and Amnon Arran marking 30 years since the Oslo peace process. Their conversations with some of the leading figures from Israel-Palestine peace negotiations in the 1990s are a must-listen for anyone trying to understand the faltering history of peace in the Middle East. Below you?ll find links to highlights and spin-off articles from shows. Explore and subscribe to more of The Conversation?s network of podcasts via the dedicated page on our website, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Gemma Ware Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Yasser Arafat of the PLO shake hands at the White House South Lawn after signing the Peace Accords, President Bill Clinton looks on. Inside the Oslo accords: a new podcast series marks 30 years since Israel-Palestine secret peace negotiations James Rodgers, City, University of London; Amnon Aran, City, University of London A new podcast series from The Conversation Weekly marks 30 years since the first Oslo accord was signed in September 1993. a.. Israel-Gaza war is having a chilling effect on academic freedom ? podcast Gemma Ware, The Conversation The second of two episodes of The Conversation Weekly podcast exploring how the Israel-Gaza conflict is affecting life at universities. New malaria vaccine proves highly effective ? and COVID shows how quickly it could be deployed Adrian Hill, University of Oxford The R21 vaccine protected three-quarters of children against malaria in trials. Unprecedented drought in the Amazon threatens to release huge stores of carbon ? podcast Gemma Ware, The Conversation Brazil?s rainforest is a massive carbon store, so its severe drought could be a tipping point for the global climate. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. a.. A tooth that rewrites history? The discovery challenging what we knew about Neanderthals ? podcast Mend Mariwany, The Conversation What could the extinction of Neanderthals tell us about our own species? An archaeologist explains in The Conversation Weekly podcast. b.. Great Mysteries of Physics: a mind-blowing podcast from The Conversation Jo Adetunji, The Conversation; Miriam Frankel, The Conversation ? Listen to the trailer for Great Mysteries of Physics, a new podcast. c.. Domicide: a view from Homs in Syria on what the deliberate destruction of homes does to those displaced by conflict ? podcast Gemma Ware, The Conversation An interview with a Syrian architect about domicide: the deliberate destruction of homes during war. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. d.. Antibiotic resistance: microbiologists turn to new technologies in the hunt for solutions ? podcast Gemma Ware, The Conversation From the frontline battle against antibiotic resistance in Nigeria, to the techniques being used to find new antibiotics. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. e.. Thirty years after Jurassic Park hit movie screens, its impact on science and culture remains as strong as ever ? podcast Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation Jurassic Park was a technological breakthrough for film because of its use of CGI. It also revived an interest in paleontology and raised ethical questions about DNA use. f.. Kenya at 60: the patriotic choral music used to present one version of history ? podcast Gemma Ware, The Conversation As Kenya marks 60 years of independence, we explore how much one song can tell you about the politics of a new nation. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. You?re receiving this newsletter from The Conversation Tenancy B, Level 5 700 Swanston Street Carlton VIC 3053 Australia Forward to a friend From: The Conversation Global ? Gemma Ware Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2023 1:09 PM Subject: Hear The Conversation Weekly ? highlights of the year -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Tue Jan 2 19:39:39 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2024 20:39:39 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Extorting sex for water Message-ID: --> We can help stop sextortion When Kenyan mother Trezer Achieng was 26, a local water vendor forced her into sex -- in front of her child -- as 'payment' for her overdue bill. The pain, the fear, and the shame were so intense that she wanted to kill herself. But she survived, and now she is working to make it a crime to extort sex for water. The government of Kenya is on the verge of proposing a new law, and a massive public outcry could push it from saying the right thing to doing the right thing. Join us! Sign now! Dear friends, It's insane. All across Kenya, vendors coerce women and girls into paying with sex for the water their families need to survive. Water is so scarce that there is no other way to get it. And this extortion -- sextortion -- is perfectly legal. Yes, really. But together we can finally make sextortion a crime and put the perpetrators behind bars! Top civil society groups in Kenya are working on writing a better law. They tell us that with a massive public outcry, the Kenyan government would agree to help draft the proposal and champion it before Parliament. This is a chance for real change! So sign now, and we will deliver your call for action directly to the Department of Justice and the Attorney General. Kenya: Stop Sextortion! In Kibera, an area of extreme poverty on the outskirts of Nairobi, studies suggest that tens of thousands of women and girls face sextortion. The numbers are likely even higher because most victims are scared to speak out. And sextortion doesn't just happen in Kenya but all across the world. It's very hard to fight sextortion. Often, victims' testimony is the only evidence but they remain silent out of fear they won't be believed, or will suffer public humiliation and be cast out the their communities. But if Kenya passes a new law, the government will unlock powerful new tools to fight sextortion -- including opening new sources of funding, adding enforcement, promoting women as water vendors, and ending price gouging for water. Courageous women like Trezer are speaking up and sharing their stories so their daughters don't have to face the same horrors. Let's join our voices with theirs and tell the Kenyan government that extorting sex for water must be made a crime! Sign now: Kenya: Stop Sextortion! The Avaaz movement stands for gender equity. We've fought for girls' education, stood in solidarity with the women's movement in Iran, and pushed for a groundbreaking treaty to protect women from workplace violence. We are fortunate to be fighting sextortion alongside the Kenya Water and Sanitation CSOs Network (KEWASNET), the Africa Civil Society Network for Water and Sanitation (ANEW), the Umande Trust, and the incredible Trezer Achieng. We share Trezer's hope that, together, we can make sure her daughter grows up in a world without sextortion. With hope and determination, Nate, Patricia, Antonia, Mel, Huiting and the rest of the Avaaz team More information: a.. Sextortion rife in Kenya's Kibera slum (Deutche Welle) b.. Sex for Water is Sextortion, and it is a crime (Stockholm International Water Institute) c.. Sex For Water Project: Promoting Safe Space for Girls and Young Women in Kibera (KEWASNET and ANEW) Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 17 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Join Avaaz!" on 2012-05-15 . To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz at avaaz.org to your address book. 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Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Lauren W., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2024 9:03 PM Subject: BREAKING: New York banned wildlife killing contests. Will New Jersey follow? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Thu Jan 4 02:25:29 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2024 03:25:29 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?Our_experts=E2=80=99_tech_predictions_for_?= =?utf-8?q?2024?= Message-ID: <56D5C0C09A9F41CDA49B9ECEFDE9AFC5@lewpostnew> BBC Tech DecodedPlus the times we got it very, very wrong View this email online 2 January, 2024 We?re gearing up for a brand new year of tech news - but this edition is a New Year?s special, where some of our BBC experts make their tech predictions for the year ahead. But, of course, predictions are a fool?s errand - so we?ve peppered in some bad ones from years past for a bit of fun. We?ll be back to normal service on Friday - until then, get the latest news here. The year of Apple?s big gamble Why is Apple taking such a big swing at an unproven market? Credit: EPA Zoe Kleinman, BBC Technology editor If all goes to plan, then early 2024 should see the launch of Apple?s AR headset, the Apple Vision Pro. At $3,500, it?s unlikely to be an instant best-seller ? but you should never underestimate the power of the Apple marketing machine at full throttle. I was one of the first people in the world to try the Vision Pro out at Apple HQ in June. I?d travelled to California feeling puzzled. Why is Apple going into AR, and why now? I couldn?t see how it fitted with the firm?s current portfolio of products. The tightly-curated demo was impressive, but also mundane. The tech was slick, the latency non-existent, and the content was? well, ordinary. I looked at photos, had an avatar video chat with an Apple employee, and received a fictional text from ?my mum?. Yes, I also walked with dinosaurs briefly ? but the focus was very much on the things I already do on my phone. And that was when it hit me. I don?t think this product is intended to sit alongside Apple?s other products. It?s designed to eventually replace one of them ? the iPhone. It will have to come down in price and, I expect, become more like a pair of glasses and less like a headset over time. Something will eventually replace our beloved smartphones. And it makes sense for that something to be wearable. And if anyone has a history of orchestrating huge cultural change when it comes to our relationship with tech, it?s Apple. 1964 Monkey butlers for all Trying to predict the future is ?a hazardous occupation?, said Arthur C Clarke, the genius science fiction writer who did, in fact, predict a great many things. But one of his most famous misfires came in 1964, when he told the BBC?s Horizon programme that genetic bioengineering would lead to monkey butlers. ?Of course, eventually our super-chimpanzees would start forming trade unions, and we?d be right back where we started,? he warned. Actually smart assistants Google?s pouring AI into ?Hey Google? - about time. Credit: Google David Molloy, BBC Tech Decoded I?m taking a big swing: this is going to be the year that we see AI get packed into a virtual assistant that approaches the sci-fi vision of the Star Trek ship?s computer. See, smart assistants ? Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri ? never achieved their full potential. They?re great for asking a very limited set of stock questions, like what the weather is today, but have always struggled with understanding natural language properly. But the new AI chatbots can. There was a fair bit of outcry a few weeks back when Google?s impressive demo of its Gemini AI turned out to be, well, a little faked. But it demonstrated an assistant that could chat conversationally and recognise objects. We have the building blocks: machine vision, voice recognition, and AIs that can access the repository of human knowledge online. We just need to bring it all together. Some companies know this. Google didn?t edit that demo together accidentally, and it?s already said it wants to put its chatbot into Google Assistant. The Humane AI Pin shares a similar vision ? a chest-worn AI-powered device that reminds me of the Star Trek combadge. I don?t think Humane?s Pin is the product I?m looking for ? but something like it could be, and end my Google Assistant?s eternal answer of ?I?m sorry, I don?t understand?. 1979 Those poor men It seems strange now, but there was a time when almost all (male) office workers had no idea how to type. With the advent of computers, expecting them to learn seemed impossible. So engineers devised the ?breakthrough? Micropad, a device which converted handwriting into digital text; and the Microtyper, invented by famous film director and polymath Cy Endfield - a pad with only four keys. See how it worked here. Deepfake headaches Donald Trump could very well be back in full force soon. Credit: Reuters James Clayton, North America tech reporter The US election is likely to be a rerun of 2020 - Trump vs Biden. But the social media landscape has changed an awful lot: Elon Musk owns what was Twitter, and Trump has his own social media platform. But there?s been another development: deepfakes, which have been around for years, have been getting better and better. Anyone can now make a fake AI generated voice. The internet is littered with these audio fakes - of Biden and Trump?s borrowed voice saying things they clearly never said. In the run-up to the election, doctored audio will go viral on platforms that don?t have strong moderation. It?ll sound something like: ?NEW: Secret recording shows what Biden really thinks about xxxxxx?. It?s not hard to see how this kind of content could get shared. Deepfake pictures and even videos have also been around for a long time. But with AI it?s been made far easier. Expect much, much more or this in the run-up to the election. The other thing that I predict is that these fakes will mainly be rubbish. Most deepfakes are easy to distinguish. They don?t look quite right, or it?s not something a politicians would obviously say, or the mouth doesn't move quite right. But there will be a few instances, in the right context, where people will be fooled - and those instances could be incredibly damaging in days and weeks before the vote. 1965 Behold, Tomorrow?s Girl This segment from Tomorrow?s World imagined what ?tomorrow?s girl? would look like. It showed off synthetic plastic clothing, and ordering drinks to table by phone - not bad! But unfortunately, it also showed off some dreadful, dated 1960s attitudes, with host Raymond Baxter commenting on the model?s ?very encouraging? appearance. She, of course, didn?t get to say a word. A huge year for crypto Bitcoin?s value shot up this year despite some major headaches. Credit: Reuters Joe Tidy, BBC Cyber correspondent The cryptocurrency world is set for another rollercoaster in 2024. Last year saw the titans of the crypto world fall, as billionaire CEOs had run-ins with the law (or were jailed) in the US. On paper it?s all been bad news. But the value of one Bitcoin - often seen as the barometer for the health of the whole industry - has gone from $16,000 this time last year to more than $40,000. The ever-optimistic crypto bros are pumped ? they always are! But this time there are two big events that could raise - or collapse - the price again. The Bitcoin ?halving? is expected in May ? an event that effects the supply of new coins. And potential changes in financial rules in the US could mean big investors would be allowed to pour money into the volatile asset for clients. I?m not just interested because some investors might get rich. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are a monstrously influential side of tech. When hype builds people always come up with new, exciting and bonkers ideas for how to use the underlying blockchain systems - remember NFTs? Also ? entire countries are affected, like El Salvador and the Central African Republic which have both made Bitcoin legal tender. What could that mean for their citizens? 1966 Robot maids for all It was all going to be so easy. By the 1970s, we would all have our own robot servant to free us from domestic drudgery - at least, that?s what an episode of Tomorrow?s World thought. Viewers were introduced to Able Mabel, who could take care of everything at home for the sum of ?500 (more than ?10,000 in today's money). It didn?t quite work out that way - and here we are in 2023 folding our own laundry and doing our own ironing. A divisive year ahead What effect will Musk?s version of X have on the election? Credit: Getty Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media correspondent I spend a lot of time investigating everything bad on social media and its real-world consequences. And the social media terrain has shifted over the past year. Elon Musk's takeover of X has sparked serious concerns from policy makers and users about a sharp rise in hate and disinformation, especially during the Israel-Hamas War. Now, ?verified? ticks mean something different, our home pages can feel topsy-turvy - and for a reporter like me, there's a whole lot of trolls. X has continued to say it is "focused on creating a safe and inclusive environment" while also "protecting freedom of expression?. And it's not just X: I've investigated how TikTok's ever-powerful algorithm has come under scrutiny to for its ability to drive ?frenzies? connected to harmful behaviour offline. TikTok, too, says it prioritises users? safety over profit. So here are my predictions: in the election year ahead, looming fears about AI-generated deepfakes will divert our eyes from the current artificial intelligence problems. And algorithms which shape and polarise voters? perception of reality - what's true or not - will come into sharp focus. In an election context, they?ll push users who might never have encountered harmful content before, towards divisive and false posts. That will shape the offline world too. I?ll be following this trend ? the way I have for a few years - on the BBC's Americast programme where I investigate the polarisation online with our Undercover Voters. 1966 Nuclear war and unemployment If you think asking some 1960s schoolchildren to imagine life in the year 2000 sounds cute and light-hearted - you?re very wrong. Most of them thought they?d be living in a nuclear wasteland. But one girl stood out, sounding like she?s chatting about the AI fears of 2023. ?Computers are taking over now,? she muses. ?There just won?t be enough jobs to go around and the only jobs there will be will be for people with high IQ who can work computers. Other people just aren?t going to have jobs." And finally... Whoops. We?ve had some fun here at bad predictions at others? expense ? so now it?s my turn. Back in late 2021, I went on BBC World Service radio for a tech year-in-review and predicted that ?2022 will be the year when a major Western country cracks down on [cryptocurrency]?. Hooooo boy. What actually happened was the US took very little action on crypto markets until the massive, unforeseen collapse of FTX, which shattered the interest in blockchain tech across the board, and it?s only after that fiasco in 2023 that US regulators cracked the whip. But hey, I?m sure AI regulation will prevent any disasters in the new hot thing this year. Right? ? Dave Future Earth Newsletter Essential climate news and hopeful developments, in your inbox every Tuesday. Sign up here Thanks for reading, and happy New Year. If you?ve got anything you think we should follow closely in the year ahead, let me know at tech.decoded at bbc.com. You can follow me on Threads. We will be back to our usual format with the week?s top news in our next edition on Friday. ? Dave If you know anyone who might like this email, please forward it on to them. And if you've been sent this by a friend or colleague, sign up here so you don't miss an edition. 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Message-ID: + Scientists talk to lucid dreamers ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?- Today's top story: Why have authoritarianism and libertarianism merged? A political psychologist on 'the vulnerability of the modern self' View in browser | 4 January 2024 2024 is set to be a record-breaking year for democracy. Around half the world?s population will vote in an election over the next 12 months. Ballot boxes will be rolled out in the US, where I am in the UK and across the European Union for the European Parliament vote in June, to name just a few. From one perspective, the prospect of millions of people expressing their fundamental rights at the same time is thrilling. From another, it is deeply anxiety inducing. Our political identities are evolving in ways that we don?t yet fully understand. One of the most confusing of these evolutions is the blurring line between libertarianism and authoritarianism ? this discombobulating sense that people are voting for autocratic leaders and calling it freedom. That matters in the US and European Parliament elections, where extremist politicians who gleefully talk of rolling back our democratic norms are standing for office and enjoying a popularity that many find difficult to understand. Political psychologist Barry Richards seeks to pin down this paradox in a fascinating article to start this bumper election year. For him, the pandemic offers evidence of how we got here and how what he terms ?the fragility of the modern self? leaves us vulnerable to voting away our own right to vote. If you?ve decided to go plant-based in 2024 and need inspiration to stick to your goals, have a look at this new study showing the significant contribution you?d be making to air quality. Our food systems are responsible for a third of our global greenhouse gas emissions, so by cutting back on animal products, you?d be making a big difference. Others are exploring how agricultural processes themselves could be made more planet friendly, including wine. It?s possible that if we grew our grapes like the Romans did ? by trailing their vines into trees instead of lining them up in rows, we might end up with more productive and environmentally sustainable vineyards. And if neither of these ideas motivate you to go a bit greener in 2024, consider that without a healthier planet, you may have to kiss goodbye to your winter ski holidays ? because skiing will no longer exist. Laura Hood Senior Politics Editor, Assistant Editor, The Conversation UK Why have authoritarianism and libertarianism merged? A political psychologist on ?the vulnerability of the modern self? Barry Richards, Bournemouth University It is now not uncommon to find people supporting leaders like Donald Trump while insisting the state refrains from intervening in their lives. Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air ? and it could save more than 200,000 lives around the world Toon Vandyck, KU Leuven; Marco Springmann, University of Oxford Switching to a plant-based diet could save lives. The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers Ba?ak T?rker, Institut du Cerveau (ICM); Delphine Oudiette, Inserm Some dreamers were able to distinguish real words from invented ones by smiling or frowning. Will we be able to ski in a +2?C world? Hugues Fran?ois, Inrae; Rapha?lle Samaco?ts; Samuel Morin, M?t?o France Skiing is central to the economy of many mountain regions across Europe. How are they coping with climate change and what room for adaptation do they have? a.. Ancient Roman wine production may hold clues for battling climate change Dimitri Van Limbergen, Ghent University Roman agricultural techniques may help wine producers to tackle the impacts of climate change, and even the UN is getting on board. b.. Electric vehicles and the challenge of fire risks in car parks C?sar Mart?n-G?mez, Universidad de Navarra; Mohd Zahirasri Bin Mohd Tohir, Universidad de Navarra Electric vehicle batteries have the potential to catch fire, posing a problem for existing infrastructure, especially in enclosed car parks. c.. Global triggers: why these five big issues could cause significant problems in 2024 Jose Caballero, International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Trends of global power tensions, open war, democratic decline and extreme job market fluctuations are likely to continue in 2024 Wolves return to Europe: what to do about them is a people problem ? podcast Gemma Ware, The Conversation More Europeans are having to learn how to live alongside predators again. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. You?re receiving this newsletter from The Conversation The Conversation France (assoc. 1901) 14, rue Sainte-C?cile 75009 Paris Forward to a friend From: Laura at The Conversation Europe Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2024 3:02 PM Subject: It's a huge year for democracy: are we ready? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Sat Jan 6 02:22:14 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl) Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2024 03:22:14 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Renewables overtakes fossil fuels in British electricity Message-ID: <32A162A91C5A4BE7AD54A810A596E13A@evol.sp.ru> No images? Click here At the start of 2016, in an article noting some exciting changes in British energy, The Conversation published the following paragraph: Wind, solar and hydro ? the weather-dependent renewables ? together generated 14.6% of Great Britain?s electrical energy in 2015, the highest ever annual amount. Wind stormed (literally) past the 2014 record to break through the 10% milestone. Solar more than doubled to 2.5%. Eight years on, those numbers look tiny. Wind is now up to 29% and solar has doubled again. In 2015, coal still generated a quarter of British electricity, but last year it was down to 1%. Indeed the same author, energy analyst Grant Wilson, recently noted that 2023 was the first ever year when Britain would get more electricity from renewables than fossil fuels. You?re reading the Imagine newsletter ? a weekly synthesis of academic insight on solutions to climate change, brought to you by The Conversation. I?m Will de Freitas, energy and environment editor, covering for my colleague Jack Marley, who is hiding in a decommissioned coal power plant. This week, we?re focusing on rapid changes in electricity generation ? and what happens next. If you include electricity generated by ?biomass? plants (which burn wood pellets, often imported from forests in America) then, as Wilson notes along with his University of Birmingham colleagues Joseph Day and Katarina Pegg, renewables actually first overtook fossil fuels in Britain in 2020. ?Trees can of course be regrown, so biomass counts as renewable,? they write. ?But the industry has its critics and it?s not globally scalable in the same way as the ?weather-dependent? renewables: wind, solar and, to a certain degree, hydro power.? In other words, if everyone started burning wood pellets for electricity we?d soon run into major problems, whereas one country installing more wind turbines or solar panels doesn?t mean there is less wind or sun left for others. They are effectively infinite resources. That?s why ?weather-dependent? renewables are more appropriate for a global transition, and why 2023 was such a significant milestone year for Britain. However, this transition may be grinding to a halt. Britain?s electricity decarbonisation is mostly thanks to wind power getting cheaper and cheaper. But what happens if it?s suddenly not cheap anymore? Phil McNally, an electricity markets researcher at UCL, wrote in September last year about the failure of the latest round of ?auctions? to bring forward any new offshore wind projects. ?Consequently,? he writes, ?the government?s own target of achieving 50 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030 is hanging by a thread, and investor confidence has hit a new low.? But this isn?t because the technology itself has become more expensive. Indeed, ?offshore wind remains one of the cheapest and most suitable technologies available to the UK?. Rather, McNally explains: The primary factor driving up the cost of delivering a new offshore wind project mirrors a predicament that is currently facing us all ? inflation has made things more expensive to buy and money more expensive to borrow. The rate at which prices are rising is starting to fall, but remains significantly above where it was two years ago. For those involved in the construction of an offshore wind farm, this means the cost of both the physical parts (such as the turbines) and the debt (bank loans) has gone up. This isn?t specific to wind power ? prices have gone up for new gas or solar plants too. But given electricity generation is a must, ?what truly matters is the relative cost, and offshore wind remains cheap relative to other technologies?. McNally also notes that the supply chain ? the companies that provide everything from turbine blades to installation vessels or trained engineers ? has been slow to catch up with demand and can therefore command higher prices. Given these economic and supply chain issues, he says the UK government should focus on producing a long-term delivery plan for the offshore wind sector that ?includes the amount of offshore wind it wishes to procure in each auction, delivering confidence to industry and allowing the development of a healthy supply chain?. In addition: It could also include standardisation of technology to maximise further cost reductions and accelerate delivery. And it should [?] make auction caps more reflective of current costs, so that consumers do not miss out on the cheapest forms of electricity. The companies that generate Britain?s electricity are doing well, at least. Michael Grubb and Serguey Maximov Gajardo at UCL estimate the total annual revenue to British electricity generating stations increased by ?29 billion as a result of the 2022 energy crisis. ?The indications are that these revenues increased by about twice as much as overall generation costs,? they write. While ?getting at the numbers is not easy?, their research backs up the widely believed view that firms generating electricity from gas were able to exploit a global increase in gas prices. Since these companies? costs shot up following the start of the Ukraine war, it seems no surprise that their prices did too. We estimate their total annual revenue rose by about ?13 billion, roughly trebling from the pre-COVID average of ?6.3 billion. But the evidence suggests this increase was, in fact, much bigger than the increase in their costs. Renewable generators also saw profits increase: ?We estimate their revenue doubled from ?7.7 billion pre-COVID to ?15.5 billion in 2022 ? yet there is no reason to think their costs increased.? What happened? A lack of real competition in a market where gas still sets the overall price of electricity, combined with a decline in imports from mainland Europe (which helped regulate prices) and a continent-wide gas shortage, meant ?electricity generators in Britain were able to raise prices further above costs?. And to go back to where we started, Grubb and Gajardo point out: The real paradox is that all this happened just as non-fossil sources, with stable costs, started to account for more than half of Britain?s electricity (56% if we include nuclear) ? For how long can the declining fossil fuel tail continue to wag the dog of Britain?s renewables-based electricity system? - Will de Freitas, Environment Editor Was this email forwarded to you? Join the 30,000 people who get one email every week about the most important issue of our time. Subscribe to Imagine. 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News of the world environment NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 5, 2024 Overwatch LYING BELLY DOWN, her elbows propped on the edge of a cliff, Shirine Bou Raffoul peers through her binoculars, watching a group of men and boys among the pines on the other side of the valley. The woods of Akkar al Atiqa, in Lebanon?s far north, are breathtaking ? sharp cliffs dramatically giving way to crisp, undulating green ? but the scenery is a second thought. Bou Raffoul is focused on poachers. A member of the local Middle East Sustainable Hunting Center?s Anti-Poaching Unit, or APU, Bou Raffoul and her fellow team of six, including her older brother, Maroun, are on a mission to capture video evidence of the illegal killing of migratory birds. Both Shirine and Maroun are employed by the German Committee Against Bird Slaughter, or CABS, which sends members and runs anti-poaching missions over each migratory season with partners like the APU. Lebanon is situated in the middle of the East African-Eurasian flyway, making the country one of the most important migration corridors in the world for many species of birds. But the country also has a long tradition of bird hunting, which has been a disaster for species of concern like honey buzzards and lesser spotted eagles. Between three and five million migratory birds are shot in Lebanon each year as they make the dangerous trip from Europe to Africa and back each spring and autumn. In Akkar al Attiqa, the wind is strong so the birds are flying low, making them easier targets. Two shots reverberate across the valley, and with their video cameras poised, the anti-poaching team announces they have caught a poacher shooting two honey buzzards. The team immediately calls the local police and the national Internal Security Force, as Maroun and a fellow APU team member jump in a car and speed down a dirt track. After travelling some distance, they stop the vehicle, jump out, and run up a hill, where they?d seen the buzzards fall. They find them: One of the birds is hung up in a pine tree, dead, the other fallen to the ground, wounded but alive. Writer Tessa Fox reports on bird hunting in Lebanon, where a small anti-poaching unit is working to educate hunters about the toll of wanton killing. READ MORE Photo by Tessa Fox SUGGESTED BROWSING Livestock, or Wisestock? Scientists are upending long-held assumptions around livestock intelligence, finding that pigs show signs of empathy, goats have advanced social cognition, and cows can be potty trained. Their research offer insight into the minds of these animals, and could even change how we treat them. (Science) A Generous Fruit ?Cultures throughout the ages have, and still do, interpret the watermelon as a symbol of good luck and fertility, a plant whose great fecundity might be shared with you. 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URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Thu Jan 11 18:44:09 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:44:09 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?first_year_past_1=2E5=C2=B0C=3F?= Message-ID: <4521F434945C45AB8733DF2A1682ADA1@lewpostnew> expect bleached corals and deadly heat ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?No images? Click here It's official: 2023 was Earth's hottest year ever recorded, beating the previous record set in 2016 by a huge margin. Last year was also the first in which the world was close to 1.5?C (1.48?C) hotter than the pre-industrial average (1850-1900). We are brushing against the threshold scientists urged us to limit long-term warming to. Some scientists, including former Nasa climatologist James Hansen, predict 2024 will be humanity's first year beyond 1.5?C. As once dire warnings from climate experts become our shared reality, what can you expect? You're reading the Imagine newsletter ? a weekly synthesis of academic insight on solutions to climate change, brought to you by The Conversation. I'm Jack Marley, energy and environment editor. This week, we're contemplating life on the other side of 1.5?C. The 1.5?C temperature target, enshrined in the 2015 Paris agreement, is not shattered on first contact. Most of the climate tipping points scientists fear could send warming hurtling out of control are not expected until Earth is consistently warmer than 1.5?C. The global average temperature is likely to dip down again once the present El Ni?o (a warm phase in a natural cycle focused on the equatorial Pacific Ocean) dissipates. Instead, 2024 could be our first glimpse of Earth at 1.5?C. Here's what research suggests it will look like for people and nature. Ecosystems on the brink Tropical coral reefs are in hot water. These habitats comprise a network of polyp-like animals (related to jellyfish) and colourful algae encased in calcium carbonate. The complex forms they build in shallow water around the Earth's equator are thought to harbour more species than any other ecosystem. "Corals have adapted to live in a specific temperature range, so when ocean temperatures are too hot for a prolonged period, corals can bleach ? losing the colourful algae that live within their tissue and nourish them via photosynthesis ? and may eventually die," say coral biologists Adele Dixon and Maria Beger (University of Leeds) and physicists Peter Kalmus (Nasa) and Scott F. Heron (James Cook University). Climate change has already raised the frequency of these marine heatwaves. In a world made 1.5?C hotter, 99% of reefs will be exposed to intolerable heat too often for them to recover according to Dixon's research, threatening food and income for roughly one billion people ? not to mention biodiversity. Coral reefs will earn their reputation as the "canaries in the coal mine" for climate change's impact on the natural world. As global heating ticks up towards 2?C, the devastation already seen on reefs will become evident elsewhere according to an analysis by biodiversity scientist Alex Pigot at UCL: "We found that limiting global warming to 1.5?C would leave 15% of species at risk of abruptly losing at least one third of their current geographic range. However, this doubles to 30% of species on our present trajectory of 2.5?C of warming." Heat beyond human tolerance Above 1.5?C, humanity risks provoking heatwaves so intense they defy the human body's capacity to cool itself. Intense heat and humidity have rarely conspired to create "wetbulb" temperatures of 35?C. This is the point at which the air is too hot and humid for sweating to cool you down ? different from the "drybulb" temperature a thermometer reports. Earth's rising temperature could soon change that according to climate scientists Tom Matthews (Loughborough University) and Colin Raymond (California Institute of Technology). "Modelling studies had already indicated that wetbulb temperatures could regularly cross 35?C if the world sails past the 2?C warming limit ... with The Persian Gulf, South Asia and North China Plain on the frontline of deadly humid heat," they say. But different areas of the the world are warming at different rates. In a world that is 1.5?C hotter on average, temperatures in your local area may have actually risen by more than that. To account for this, Matthews and Raymond studied records from individual weather stations worldwide and found that many sites were closing in much more rapidly on the lethal heat and humidity threshold. "The frequency of punishing wetbulb temperatures (above 31?C, for example) has more than doubled worldwide since 1979, and in some of the hottest and most humid places on Earth, like the coastal United Arab Emirates, wetbulb temperatures have already flickered past 35?C," they say. "The climate envelope is pushing into territory where our physiology cannot follow." How long do we have? Species extinctions and deadly heat become more likely after 1.5?C. So do catastrophic storms and collapsing ice sheets. For a chance to avoid these horrors, we must eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions heating Earth and that means rapidly phasing out coal, oil and gas, which account for 80% of energy use worldwide. How fast? According to the latest estimate, published in October, very fast indeed. "If humanity wants to have a 50-50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5?C, we can only emit another 250 gigatonnes (billion metric tonnes) of CO?," say climate and atmospheric scientists Chris Smith at the University of Leeds and Robin Lamboll at Imperial College London. "This effectively gives the world just six years to get to net zero..." - Jack Marley, Environment commissioning editor Was this email forwarded to you? Join the 30,000 people who get one email every week about the most important issue of our time. Subscribe to Imagine. Safe havens for coral reefs will be almost non-existent at 1.5?C of global warming ? new study Marine heatwaves will happen so often that reefs will struggle to weather successive bleaching events. Read more Global warming now pushing heat into territory humans cannot tolerate 'Wetbulb' temperature records show that deadly thresholds for heat and humidity are arriving faster than anticipated. Read more Climate change: if warming approaches 2?C, a trickle of extinctions will become a flood Areas of the world where species are exposed to potentially dangerous temperatures are due to get much bigger. Read more What El Ni?o means for the world?s perilous climate tipping points The Pacific Ocean is entering the hot phase of its temperature cycle, an event that will turbo-charge global warming. Read more Climate change isn?t just making cyclones worse, it?s making the floods they cause worse too ? new research Rising populations and a warming climate mean storm surges from super cyclones are likely to affect increasing numbers of vulnerable people. Read more What will happen to the Greenland ice sheet if we miss our global warming targets The ice will survive if temperatures are soon brought back down ? new study. Read more Latest from The Conversation on climate change a.. A heatwave in Antarctica totally blew the minds of scientists. They set out to decipher it ? and here are the results b.. Small-scale solar has key benefits, and one critical weakness, over large solar farms c.. ?We don?t know what tomorrow will bring?: how climate change is affecting Fijians? mental health d.. Will we be able to ski in a +2?C world? The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. 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Authorities are specifically targeting feral horses living inside Kosciuszko national park, a place that wild animals should be able to consider safe. This supposedly "humane" cull involves terrorizing horses, chasing them with helicopters, then gunning them down from the sky with a "repeat shooting" policy. On average, each horse was shot upwards of seven times. Some had as many as 15 bullet wounds. Culls aren't only terrifying for animals, they're also ineffective. And the New South Wales government should know that. It first began trying to cull feral horses back in 2021, but the population of wild horses has only increased since then. So it's chasing and gunning down these animals ? for what? Clearly not for population control, since history has shown this tactic doesn't even work. Sign the petition to demand the New South Wales government abandon its cruel horse slaughter scheme! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. 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I rang in the New Year at my birthplace, Kolkata, India, surrounded by family, old friends, and a thick layer of grimy smog that increasingly smothers the sprawling metropolis every winter. I was visiting after a gap of four years, during which Kolkata seems to have gotten ever more chaotic. Its towering new skyscrapers jostle for space with stately old homes reconfigured into posh cafes and boutiques, which in turn are inevitably hemmed in by ramshackle roadside shops and eateries. Its streets are jam-packed with vehicles of all sizes and shapes as well as pedestrians who skillfully dart through the traffic maze. Life, it feels, is bursting at the seams here. Some of that seeming is probably in the eye of this beholder ? after more than a decade living in the quiet hills of Berkeley, California, the city has become unaccustomed grounds for me. But Kolkata is indeed growing. When I left it in 2009, the population of the city?s metro area was 13.9 million. Today, it is 15.5 million. Moving around the city with my mask on in a feeble attempt to guard against soaring AQIs, I was reminded of what I?d written in this article in our special issue on urban environments: ?While humanity is trending towards an urban future, the current fossil-fueled model of the city itself is trending towards collapse.? (The issue, incidentally, won the first place for environmental reporting at the San Francisco Press Club Awards in December. Yay!) Kolkata is certainly one of those urban centers hanging in precarious balance between growth and collapse. In many ways, it is a perfect example of the immense challenge to sustainability that cities represent, a challenge we have to tackle sooner than later given some 68 percent of humanity will be living in cities by 2050. But there is more to Kolkata than that. As with all cities around the world, it is also a place where diversity, culture, art, and ideas have long thrived. 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You?ll be mostly unaware of them, but sometimes they cut through: for example when you?re hungry, or when you need to go to the bathroom. Our ability to tap into these hidden signals is called interoception ? sometimes known as a sixth sense. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly, we speak to a cognitive neuroscientist and expert on interoception about how new research on this connection between our minds and bodies could lead to breakthroughs in mental and physical healthcare. And as US and UK forces strike Houthi targets in Yemen, we consider the background to the crisis. Keep an eye on our global home page for more on this and other international issues in the days ahead. Gemma Ware Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast How good are you at listening to the signals of your own body? Your Hand Please via Shutterstock Interoception: the sixth sense we use to read hidden signals from our body ? podcast Gemma Ware, The Conversation Neuroscientis Sarah Garfinkel on why interoception can help explain the intergration between the body and the brain ? and our emotions. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. Show of strength: an image released by the UK ministry of defence, of the Royal Navy responding to the Houthi attack. Owen Cooban/Ministry of Defence Houthi rebel Red Sea attacks and the threat of escalation and supply chain chaos are a major headache ? and not just for the west Basil Germond, Lancaster University The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have the power to significantly destabilise global trade by endangering maritime activity in the Red Sea. Pope Francis baptizes 16 infants in the Sistine Chapel on Jan. 7, 2024, in Vatican City. Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images Pope Francis called surrogacy ?deplorable? ? but the reasons why women and parents choose surrogacy are complex and defy simple labels Danielle Tumminio Hansen, Emory University Surrogacy can exploit women, but others may choose to be involved for altruistic reasons. A scholar points out that surrogacy?s ethical value is dependent upon the people and systems who use it. a.. How 2023?s record heat worsened droughts, floods and bushfires around the world Albert Van Dijk, Australian National University The impacts of record heat on the global water cycle were severe and wide-ranging ? and the trend will continue in 2024. b.. 7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college Joseph Madaus, University of Connecticut; Nicholas Gelbar, University of Connecticut; Sally Reis, University of Connecticut Self-advocacy and taking initiative have proven critical for autistic students who are also gifted, new research shows. c.. 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The snow crab crisis in Alaska is a clear indicator of the broader impacts of climate change on marine life. It's essential to adopt a holistic approach that addresses both overfishing and the escalating climate crisis. By implementing strict regulations on snow crab fishing and taking decisive action against global warming, we can give these crucial species a chance to recover and flourish. Sign the petition to demand NOAA and the U.S. Department of Commerce take immediate steps to safeguard the future of snow crabs and the fishing industry dependent on them. Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The snow crab crisis must be addressed. Demand action! Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 8:01 PM Subject: Why are billions of snow crabs disappearing? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Sat Jan 13 22:53:31 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:53:31 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Creation of war in Europe + Gigantic solar farms Message-ID: <8DD6A9631EF5426998DEFC538CDAD0A3@lewpostnew> - Today's top story: War in Europe is more than 5,000 years old ? new research View in browser | 11 January 2024 Although conflict is an intrinsic part of human nature, war has not always existed. War requires a type of organisation that not all societies across history have been able to adopt, including the creation of institutionalised armies, the legitimisation of violence, and its development during a limited period of time. It is therefore an archaeological challenge to determine when exactly humans ?invented? structured combat. First studies conducted on skeletal remains found at the necropolis of San Juan ante Portam Latinam in Laguardia (?lava, Spain) in 1985 already documented that there were traces of violence at the site. These remains were dated to about 3200 BC. New research has revised the previous conclusions. The results go even further and conclude that this is the oldest European site where a large-scale, organised and long-lasting conflict has been clearly documented. In other words, the first documented example of warfare on the continent has been found, almost two millennia earlier than previously assumed. Installing giant solar farms in one part of the world could affect the climate in another. Because solar energy is limitless, we generally think that by harnessing it, we are not affecting anyone else, but that may only be true to a certain scale. Put up enough solar panels in the Sahara for example, and you could make it cloudier in Europe, making it harder for people to make the most of their own panels. Artificial intelligence is trying to eliminate accents. It means well - trying to avoid the social effects of accent discrimination. However, this intention raises the questions of what is considered to be a ?non-accent? and what is, after all, wrong with having an accent. Claudia Lorenzo Rubiera Culture editor The Conversation Spain / Editor The Conversation Europe Image of the site of San Juan ante Portam Latinam (Laguardia, ?lava). Jos? Ignacio Vegas / Universidad de Valladolid War in Europe is more than 5,000 years old ? new research Teresa Fern?ndez Crespo, Universidad de Valladolid New analysis of archaeological remains in Spain has revealed that warfare is at least 2000 years older than we thought. Kertu / shutterstock Gigantic solar farms of the future might impact how much solar power can be generated on the other side of the world Zhengyao Lu, Lund University; Jingchao Long, Guangdong Ocean University Solar farms that span whole countries could change the climate ? new study. Accents are one of the cherished hallmarks of cultural diversity. Bbernard/Shutterstock Why AI software ?softening? accents is problematic Gr?gory Miras, Universit? de Lorraine While AI now allows us to erase accents, is this really a good idea? Besides, who doesn?t have an accent? a.. 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Discover his inspiring story, learn about his focus on climate justice, and find out which activist has inspired him. Bisrat (second from left) handing in the climate petition signed by 56,000 ONE supporters to German MP Lisa Badum Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Bisrat Fikadu and I'm 29 years old. I?m a climate and social justice activist, and a ONE activist from Butajira, in Central Ethiopia. What inspired you to become an activist? I grew up in a family of more than 12. Our income came from farming the land, for which we relied on the yearly rainy seasons. Climate change led to more extreme rainfall, prolonged droughts and increased temperatures. This damaged the soil, reduced our harvests, and made our crops more prone to pests and diseases. I drew inspiration from my family and other communities directly impacted by climate change, as well as other activists. Their dedication to environmental and social justice inspired me to push for a fairer, more sustainable world. What is the focus area of your activism work? My activism work focuses on advocating for climate justice and environmental equity. I aim to address the inequalities caused by climate change. In particular, the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities. These include marginalised populations, indigenous groups, and those in regions facing the worst effects of the climate crisis. I work on awareness campaigns, community engagement and advocacy. I mobilise people to take action on issues like displacement caused by climate change and sustainable energy, and I fight to preserve biodiversity and natural resources. Through my work I seek to amplify marginalised voices, promoting sustainable practices and inclusive solutions. I strive to drive systemic change and empower communities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. Which activist has most inspired you? Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan social, environmental and political activist, has deeply inspired me. She founded the Green Belt Movement. It empowers local communities, particularly women, to conserve the environment and protect livelihoods. Her work shows the power of grassroots activism in bringing about meaningful change. She has inspired many activists around the world to work towards a more sustainable and equal future. Which activist would you most like to meet? As an activist, I would like to meet Greta Thunberg. Her dedication and her fight for urgent climate action has sparked a global movement. I'd love the opportunity to learn from her experiences and gain insights into effective advocacy strategies. I'd like to talk about the profound impact of youth activism on shaping a sustainable future. What's one thing you've learned that might help someone new to activism? One lesson that I've learned is the importance of collaboration and building strong, diverse networks. Activism is most powerful when it's inclusive and unified. I believe that by connecting with other activists, community leaders, and organisations, we can amplify our impact. We can share knowledge and leverage collective strengths to drive meaningful change. Thank you for reading, Sviatoslav! We?ll be back next month with another inspiring activist story. In solidarity, The team at ONE Where you live shouldn?t determine whether you live. ONE.ORG This email was sent by ONE.ORG to svetfrog at gmail.com. Add one-help at list.one.org to your address book to ensure our emails reach your inbox. ONE Campaign Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR Copyright ? 2024 The ONE Campaign, All rights reserved. Privacy policy. -- ?? ???????? ??? ?????????, ????????? ????????? ?? ?????? "seu-international". From: Svet Zabelin Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 1:59 PM Subject: Fwd: Exclusive: Fighting for a better world -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Sun Jan 14 20:19:37 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:19:37 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Thailand's tiger population is growing Message-ID: This remarkable journey is far from over. Thailand's Tiger Conservation Is Working. The Efforts Must Continue. Sign Now In the heart of Thailand's wilderness, a silent yet profound victory is being celebrated: the discovery of a mother tiger and her cubs in Salak Phra wildlife sanctuary, where cubs had never been spotted before. This along with other recent sightings, marks a hopeful turn in tiger conservation. This remarkable rise, up from just 46 tigers in 2007, is a testament to Thailand's steadfast dedication to conservation. Yet, this journey is far from over. Sign the petition to urge the Thai government and the Department of National Parks to continue their vital conservation efforts! The sightings captured by hidden cameras in wildlife sanctuaries reveal a significant increase in tiger numbers, from 100 to 120 within a year. Strong patrolling against poaching and initiatives to replenish prey populations have been crucial to this success. However, challenges like human encroachment, forest fires, and the climate crisis remain significant threats. Sign this petition to support Thailand's ongoing commitment to tiger conservation. Let's unite to protect these majestic creatures, ensuring their survival and prosperity for future generations! Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Thai authorities must intensify their conservation efforts. Demand action! Sign Now -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2024 8:04 PM Subject: Thailand's tiger population is growing -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Mon Jan 15 14:16:13 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:16:13 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?b?4oCcQSBnZW5vY2lkZSBpbiB0aGUgbWFraW5n4oCd?= =?utf-8?q?=3F?= Message-ID: --> URGENT! South Africa is suing Israel before the International Court of Justice for alleged genocide against the Palestinian people. Within weeks, the judges could order an immediate ceasefire ? but Israel is trying to block them. Let's increase pressure to stop the war by urging world leaders to support the lawsuit. Let's end this horror now! The South African government just urged the International Court of Justice to order an immediate ceasefire for Gaza, alleging Israel is committing genocide. But Netanyahu's government looks set to fight tooth and nail to delay a decision. As millions of innocent human beings trapped in Palestine hold their breath, hoping for a quick verdict, we have an urgent mission: persuade our governments to support South Africa.Wherever you are, whatever your political views, if in the next 24 hours, we, citizens of the world, unite to unleash a cascade of national support to halt the bombing over Gaza, we have a tiny chance to help stop what an expert UN Panel called: ?A genocide in the making?. It might be the last one. URGENT! South Africa is suing Israel before the International Court of Justice for alleged genocide against the Palestinian people. Within weeks, the judges could order an immediate ceasefire ? but Israel is trying to block them. Let's increase pressure to stop the war by urging world leaders to support the lawsuit. Let's end this horror now! Add your voice now! Dear friends, The South African government just urged the International Court of Justice to order an immediate ceasefire for Gaza, alleging Israel is committing genocide. But Netanyahu's government looks set to fight tooth and nail to delay a decision. As millions of innocent human beings trapped in Palestine hold their breath, hoping for a quick verdict, we have an urgent mission: persuade our governments to support South Africa. Wherever you are, whatever your political views, if in the next 24 hours, we, citizens of the world, unite to unleash a cascade of national support to halt the bombing over Gaza, we have a tiny chance to help stop what an expert UN Panel called: ?A genocide in the making?. It might be the last one. Add your voice now! Concern is growing around the world that the brutal onslaught on Gaza constitutes major war-crimes. Over 23,000 Palestinians have been killed, including at least 10,000 children. In November the UN Secretary General said that Gaza is becoming a ?graveyard for children?, and now dozens of nations agree that what Israel is committing could account to genocide. South Africa?s ground-breaking case to the ICJ argues for the court to stop the war. The lawsuit, spanning 84 heartrending pages, accuses Israel of genocide, and cries out for immediate intervention. Every line screams with urgency: stop the killing, end the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza. We can't let these words fall on deaf ears. If our nations stand together, filing declarations of support for South Africa?s request to bring an end to this war, we can face down Israel?s attempt to discredit the case, and try to hasten the court?s decision to force an end of the suffering. Every second counts. Let?s be the voice that Gaza desperately needs. Add your voice now! We've fought for human rights worldwide ? from Sudan to Myanmar to Ukraine. Our united voices have overpowered military might before. Let?s rally again for Gaza. Let humanity, compassion, and justice prevail. With unwavering determination, Fadi, Ruth, Patri, John, Will, Abdelrahman, Bieta, Mohammed, and the Avaaz team P.S. Avaaz is a global campaigning organization and civic movement ? without expertise in genocide. Avaaz therefore relies on experts? determination on whether the situation in Gaza amounts to genocide. Expert organizations like Amnesty International have said that ?there are alarming warning signs given the staggering scale of death and destruction with more than 23,000 Palestinians killed in just over three months and a further 10,000 missing under the rubble, presumed dead, as well as an appalling spike in dehumanizing and racist rhetoric against Palestinians by certain Israeli government and military officials.? In November 2023 UN experts also warned of a ?grave risk of genocide? for the Palestian people. UN experts and over 30 states have supported South Africa?s detailed submission. More information: a.. UN: Gaza running out of time b.. Amnesty: ICJ hearing is vital c.. South Africa tells top UN court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as landmark case begins (AP) d.. Scholars in International Law and Genocide Studies support South African Submission (TWAILR) Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 17 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. 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For King, ?silence had become betrayal.? Hajar Yazdiha writes about King?s views on war ? and what he might say about peace in the Middle East. ?This is the story of the anti-war King who understood that violence begets violence and that the political courage to speak for peace is essential to democracy.? Howard Manly Race + Equity Editor Martin Luther King Jr.?s moral stance against the Vietnam War offers lessons on how to fight for peace in the Middle East Hajar Yazdiha, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. knew the political consequences of speaking out against the Vietnam War ? and he did it anyway. What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa?s genocide case against Israel? Victor Peskin, Arizona State University While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, it can issue orders that could heighten international pressure on Israel to curtail some of its offensive in Gaza. a.. 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Climate Action Network Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Digest of news on climate change, energy issues www.caneecca.org -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Regional Climate News Youth involvement in climate issues in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan: illusion or reality? CAN EECCA Board member Anisa Abibulloeva, an ecologist from Tajikistan, co-authored with Mukhtar Amanbayuly from Kazakhstan, expressed concern that state and international bodies dealing with the environment and climate change do not sufficiently take their views into account. Both countries, particularly vulnerable to climate change because of their unique ecosystems, have taken measures such as ratifying the Paris Agreement and developing national climate change mitigation plans. Young experts note the importance of active youth participation in addressing climate issues, but highlight challenges in legal regulation, financing, information support and cooperation among environmental youth groups in these countries. Uzbek Energy Crisis Revives Use Of Ancient 'Sandal' Heating Table The "sandal," a cozy heating table with a long history in Central Asia, is becoming popular in modern Uzbekistan amid the energy crisis in the country, the causes of which officials have cited as wear and tear on equipment and a shortage of natural gas as the main source of CHP operations in 2023. Similar to the Japanese "kotatsu," the sandal is a low wooden table covered with a blanket and has a source of heat underneath, typically from charcoal. Sadyr Zhaparov abolished public councils at state bodies President Sadyr Zhaparov has signed amendments to the Law on Public Councils of State Bodies, the press service of the administration of the head of state reports. The purpose of the law is to abolish public councils at state bodies. The Ministry of Justice believes that public councils are ineffective, so the agency proposed to liquidate them. However, members of public councils opposed the changes. In an appeal to the president, they reported that the Cabinet of Ministers "ignores public councils and does not fulfill the provisions of the law - it does not hold annual conferences together with the CB at the end of each calendar year, does not appoint responsible employees for interaction with the CB, sabotages the selection of new members of the CB (after the expiration of their election terms), where the Cabinet of Ministers should play a key role. Apply Now for the Observation Mission to Baku Decides I Youth Climate Negotiations The Youth Climate Negotiations is a global initiative that aims to empower and engage young people in discussions and actions related to climate change. It provides a platform for youth from different backgrounds and regions to come together and exchange ideas, experiences, and perspectives on climate-related issues. Baku Decides I Youth Climate Negotiations is looking for dynamic individuals aged 18-29 to join the Observation Mission to Baku Decides I Youth Climate Negotiations. Detailed about the responsibilities and requirements to apply are in Observation Mission Toolkit. Kazakhstan strives to strike water-management deal with China Kazakhstan's Ministry of Water Resources is in negotiations with China over the water usage of shared rivers, including the Irtysh and Ili, as Kazakhstan aims to address concerns about excessive Chinese water consumption. The two nations have reportedly agreed on several points, with a water-sharing mechanism along the Khorgos River serving as a potential model for other cross-border rivers. 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It is also noted that Lukashenko suggests that the new director should start with aspects unrelated to security, raising questions about his experience and credibility in the field. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate News Norway becomes first country to back deep-sea mining despite environmental concerns Norway has become the first country to approve deep-sea mining, with a bill passing in the parliament allowing the exploration of minerals essential for green technology in parts of the country's sea. Covering an area nearly the size of Italy in the Arctic, the move aims to secure a supply of minerals for renewable energy technologies while transitioning away from the oil and gas industry. Despite assurances of caution from the government, scientists, environmental experts, and activists warn of potential devastating impacts on marine life and carbon storage, emphasizing the need for further research before initiating deep-sea mining. 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Every chicken breast and milk carton you spurn lowers the demand on industries responsible for egregious environmental harm ? and spares countless animal lives from needless suffering. But you already knew this. So what else is taking part in Veganuary good for? If you need some motivation to keep going with your plant-based diet, researchers have uncovered a selection of benefits that might surprise you. You're reading the Imagine newsletter ? a weekly synthesis of academic insight on solutions to climate change, brought to you by The Conversation. I'm Jack Marley, energy and environment editor. This week we're covering the little-known perks of a life without meat and dairy. First, did you know that animal farming is a major source of air pollution? Cleaner air Keeping cows, pigs and other livestock locked in sheds generates a lot of urine and faeces. The result is ammonia: a gas which can irritate and burn the skin and eyes. That's bad enough for the animals, but ammonia can travel a long way in the air. This noxious gas reacts to form smog and fine airborne particles which can penetrate your lungs and contribute to heart disease and lung cancer. Of the 4 million premature deaths linked to outdoor air pollution in 2019, animal farming was probably responsible for one-fifth. Toon Vandyck, an economist at KU Leuven in Belgium and Marco Springmann, a health researcher at the University of Oxford, modelled what would happen to the air if more people reduced their intake of animal products. In places like Iowa in the US where there are reported to be eight pigs for every person, a shift away from meat and dairy would slash particulate pollution. "These health benefits increase as people eat fewer animal products," say Vandyck and Springmann. "For example, if everyone went vegan, the number of premature deaths from air pollution could fall by more than 200,000. In Europe and North America, adopting vegan diets could reduce premature deaths from all air pollution by about 20%." You seem smarter Adopting a vegan diet can reveal a lot about you to other people. The good news is that it tends to confer positive qualities. "Knowledgeable, disciplined, able to support oneself, but also able to form social connections," according to marketing experts Thomas Robinson (City, University of London) and Outi Lundahl (University of Groningen), who studied perceptions of veganism in the media and among the general public. "Vegans generally need to be not only vigilant about ingredients, but able to unpack their meaning for animal welfare, climate change, sustainability, and personal health. The accomplished vegan therefore signals a wealth of knowledge in a society where educational attainment has high social value," they add. (Other studies have found that this can sometimes come off as annoying, so think twice before flaunting your high-minded principles.) A smaller food bill Going vegan might be good for trendy posh people, but what about the rest of us? Despite the stubborn notion that a plant-based diet is usually more expensive than an omnivorous one, research suggests that a diet with less meat can save you money. In fact, if you live in the UK, US or EU, going vegan could shrink your food bill by a third says Marco Springmann. "The results of our analysis came as a bit of a surprise," says Springmann, who used price data to calculate the average cost of different food groups. "Over the course of a year, you could save almost US$900 (?709) per person by switching to a more plant-based diet." Springmann's findings refer to the prices of basic ingredients like vegetables, meat and fish, not highly processed foods, takeaways and ready meals. "That means, if you want to realise these savings, go for minimally processed foods and try out some new recipes," he says. That's where being wealthy makes things a lot easier for would-be vegans. "Learning new skills, like how to cook plant-based recipes to cut down on your meat consumption, can take time which wealthy people can more readily afford by working part-time, retiring early or paying others to take care of cleaning and childcare," say climate and health experts Emma Garnett (Oxford) and Charlotte A. Kukowski (Cambridge). "More equality in free time, such as a four-day working week, can help people make lifestyle changes that benefit the planet." Less period pain If you menstruate, a plant-based diet might make your periods less painful. Wellbeing expert Shireen Kassam of the University of Winchester describes one study in which a low-fat vegan diet lowered oestrogen levels over two menstrual cycles for 33 participants, who later reported less intense and shorter bouts of period pain. Kassam points to plenty of other examples, including reduced arthritic pain and a lower risk of urinary tract infections. If you're still wavering, listen to one academic who decided to take up veganism and study its effects as part of a scientific "self-experiment". "I found that veganism had benefits for my waistline, did not reduce the pleasure I derived from eating and ? contrary to some previous research that suggested a vegan diet could increase the risk of depression ? had no effect on my mental health whatsoever," says Eric Robinson, a professor of psychology at the University of Liverpool. "As I write this, nine months after the experiment finished, I?m still a committed vegan. For me, the likely benefits for my health, the environment and reducing animal suffering outweigh the minor inconveniences associated with being vegan." - Jack Marley, Environment commissioning editor Was this email forwarded to you? Join the 30,000 people who get one email every week about the most important issue of our time. Subscribe to Imagine. Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air ? and it could save more than 200,000 lives around the world Going vegan could save lives ? and not just animal ones. Read more Vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets could save you money ? new research We found that vegan and vegetarian diets cost a third less than current high-meat, high-dairy diets many people follow. Read more Five surprising benefits of a plant-based diet Research shows a wider impact than you might think, including on mental health and pain. 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Will this be enough to revive trust in the government? While there has been some animated chatter about Attal?s age and sexuality, many French people are looking past identity politics to see little novelty. Hence his nickname: ?Baby Macron.? From the University of Assas, political scientist Arnaud Mercier asks us to pay attention to what the fourth prime minister in six years reveals about the substance of Macronian politics. Since November, attacks by Houthis against Israel-linked merchant ships in the Suez Canal have led to a sharp increase in container prices, showing once again how dependent global trade is on these fragile choke points. Sarah Schiffling and Matthew Tickle brief you on the crisis and take you along some of the lesser-known maritime corridors of our globalised lives. And if you?re among those who associate the Middle Ages with Gothic gloom and cold grey stones, these breath-taking 3D reconstructions of cathedrals might make you think again. 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New research is revealing that it was, in fact, a period filled with light and colour. a.. Dengue fever: the tropical disease spreading across Europe Raimundo Segu? L?pez-Pe?alver, Universidad Internacional de Valencia Climate change is causing dengue-carrying mosquitoes to spread. Could the disease become endemic in Europe? b.. We are losing tetrapod species at a faster rate than we are rediscovering them Thomas Evans, Universit? Paris-Saclay There are hundreds of lost tetrapod species across the globe and their number are increasing decade-on-decade. This study aims to find out why some are rediscovered, while others are not. c.. Global deaths from fungal disease have doubled in a decade ? new study David W. Denning, University of Manchester Better and more timely diagnoses of fungal diseases could save millions of lives a year. 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In the last decade, global lithium production has quadrupled, predominately coming from two places. The first is a region in Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina known as the ?Lithium Triangle.? Lithium sourced from this region is found in salt flats and extracted from pools of salty brine through an evaporation process. The second is Western Australia, where the mineral is mined from bedrock in places like Western Australia and Zimbabwe. Mining companies are preparing for similar endeavors in the United States in Nevada, South Dakota, North Carolina, and more. Welcome to the ?white gold rush? to procure lithium, a vital element used to produce the batteries that power the electric cars, solar cells, and other technologies of the green energy transition. This rush is in its initial stages, but already the same actors who capitalized on past oil and mineral rushes are positioned to continue business as usual. 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URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Sat Jan 20 15:30:03 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:30:03 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Lobbyists dictated dietary guidelines that harm our health and the Earth Message-ID: <2B7C5B3601264578A797DE4F447050D4@lewpostnew> The USDA's dietary guidelines should promote health and environmental protection. Current U.S. Dietary Guidelines Hurt the Earth, Human Health, and Animals ? All Because of Lobbyists Sign Now Dietary guidelines in the U.S. are mostly bogus. They are not grounded in health science because they were severely influenced by lobbyists, not doctors. That's why, to this day, they have heavily promoted eating meat, dairy, and eggs ? even though this is not what's best for us or for the Earth. As a result, these guidelines have been fueling climate change and wide-ranging health issues by encouraging inappropriate levels of meat consumption for generations. Yet so far, lobbyists have successfully blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from changing its dietary recommendations. Animal agriculture is one of the absolute worst contributors to climate change, accounting for a shocking 33% of greenhouse gas emissions. It's also responsible for poisoning our bodies, to the point that the WHO has labeled meat as a carcinogen. So when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently attended the U.N.'s COP28 climate conference in December, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for the U.S. to address these overlapping issues. Instead, Secretary Vilsack said he wasn't particularly focused on curtailing meat consumption as a solution to climate change. There is a fast and easy way for the U.S. government to fight climate change and promote human health. It must rewrite its previous nonsensical, irresponsible dietary guidelines that had promoted use of meat, dairy, and egg products. Sign the petition now! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The USDA must finally put the Earth, human health, and animal welfare first by emphasizing the importance of eating fresh produce, and discouraging consumption of meat and dairy. Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2024 12:16 PM Subject: Lobbyists dictated dietary guidelines that harm our health and the Earth -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Sun Jan 21 14:20:53 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 15:20:53 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] 240, 000 nanoplastics are in your water bottle. We need a plastic-free future Message-ID: <3270A215C643489D80FFD52976210C7A@lewpostnew> Governments must ban plastic for food and beverages. Nanoplastics Are Invading Our Blood, Cells, and Organs. Companies Must Go Plastic-Free Now! Sign Now You've probably already heard that, we're drinking about a credit card's worth of microplastics every single week. Now, researchers have discovered that, on average, plastic water bottles sold at grocery stores contain 240,000 pieces of nanoplastics. Nanoplastics are even tinier than microplastics ? which makes them more dangerous for human health. They shed from plastic products, including water bottles and takeaway food containers. Because of their size, nanoplastics can travel into and invade our cells, bloodstreams, and organs ? including our brains. They've even been found in placentas, meaning we can pass them along to fetuses. Plastics are derived from fossil fuels and manufactured using a variety of toxic chemicals. Once deposited in our bodies, they have been linked to cellular and endocrine disruption. Even worse: these nanoparticles don't disappear. They just build up inside our systems. Luckily, there are alternatives to plastic. Some are new technologies, like compostable products, and others have existed for generations, including the use of metal, paper, and glass instead. There's one way to stop this horrible trend now: governments must ban companies from producing or using plastic products for food and beverages. Sign the petition to demand major world governments protect human health and the environment now! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Governments must ban plastic production and usage for food and beverages to protect us from dangerous nanoplastic particles. Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:16 PM Subject: 240,000 nanoplastics are in your water bottle. 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Thirty years after its first democratic elections, the stakes are high for the ANC as the party that took the lead in ushering in a new era. It is nursing a fragile unity ahead of a general election later this year. The election, expected between May and August, may become the battle for the soul of the young voter. If that is the case, then the ANC needs a fresh image, one less reliant on its history as a liberation movement. Sandy Africa Associate Professor, Political Sciences, and Deputy Dean Teaching and Learning (Humanities), University of Pretoria ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa, centre, and his deputy, Paul Mashatile, right, help cut the cake at the party?s 112th anniversary celebration at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga. Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images via Getty Images South Africa?s ANC marks its 112th year with an eye on national elections, but its record is patchy and future uncertain Sandy Africa, University of Pretoria The ANC leans heavily on its liberation movement brand. But this will not necessarily be a determining factor in who will sway voters later this year. Some women influencers are using coded language to spread far-right ideology on social media. AlpakaVideo via Shutterstock Women lifestyle influencers are changing the face of the far right ? podcast Avery Anapol Eviane Leidig talks about her research into women of the far right who have become online influencers. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. The door plug area of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft awaits inspection on Jan. 10, 2024. Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo Why did Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first place? The answer comes down to money Amy Fraher, Yale University A commercial pilot turned management expert and author of ?The Next Crash: How Short-Term Profit Seeking Trumps Airline Safety,? explains the economics behind the near-deadly disaster. A pirogue adorned with a Senegalese flag floats on the Pink Lake, on the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal. David Degner/Getty Images Senegal?s pink lake is on the verge of disappearing ? how to protect it El hadji Sow, Universit? Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar Contrary to popular beliefs, salt extraction has never been detrimental to the survival of the pink lake; instead, it prevents its asphyxiation. a.. Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro ? food and your gut microbiome Christopher Damman, University of Washington Weight loss and diabetes drugs target regulatory pathways involved in metabolism that the microbes in your gut and certain molecules from food already play a key role in regulating. b.. Fowl language: AI is learning to analyze chicken communications to help us understand what all the clucking?s about Suresh Neethirajan, Dalhousie University Artificial intelligence can process large amounts of chicken vocalizations, identifying patterns in the birds? communications. c.. ?A really weird energy?: Gypsy Rose Blanchard went to prison for murder ? and is now a social media star Edith Jennifer Hill, Flinders University She pleaded guilty to second degree murder and now has 10 million TikTok followers ? what?s behind the influencer fame of Gypsy Rose Blanchard? d.. Black hole, neutron star or something new? We discovered an object that defies explanation Ewan D. Barr, Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy; Arunima Dutta, Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy; Benjamin Stappers, University of Manchester It?s too heavy to be a neutron star and too light to be a black hole. So what is it? e.. How Ecuador went from an ?island of peace? to one of the world?s most violent countries Maria Fernanda Noboa Gonzalez, Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) - Ecuador Just five years ago, Ecuador was still considered one of the safest countries in Latin America. Now, there is a brutal war playing out between criminal gangs and the state. f.. India seeks stronger ties with South Asian governments, snubbing ethnic minorities again Hari Har Jnawali, Wilfrid Laurier University India is pursuing a policy of pleasing the ruling elites in its neighbourhood, which it hopes will serve its national aspirations to become a regional powerhouse like China. 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Climate Action Network Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Digest of news on climate change, energy issues www.caneecca.org -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Regional Climate News COP29: Azerbaijan adds women to climate summit committee following backlash over all-male panel In response to criticism over an initially all-male panel for COP29, Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, has added 12 women and one man to the committee, totaling 29 men and 12 women. The move follows condemnation from campaigners and groups, including She Changes Climate, who emphasized the need for equal representation in climate talks. While welcoming the inclusion of women, advocates argue that the changes fall short of achieving a 50:50 gender balance, highlighting the ongoing challenge of underrepresentation of women at major climate talks. Survey: Views on climate change in Uzbekistan Central Asia faces severe vulnerability to climate change, with rising temperatures, glacier melting, and poor water management leading to critical water scarcity and dry hazards. The consequences are disrupting economies and environmental security, revealing a knowledge gap hindering informed climate policies. Despite surveys in Uzbekistan highlighting positive views on the environment, concerns focus on immediate issues like pollution, yet a substantial majority express worry about climate change, attributing it to pollution, industrialization, human activities, and water-related problems. The study underscores the multifaceted nature of public understanding, emphasizing the need for informed climate policies in Central Asia. Meeting on climate change and need for actions in Georgia Green Alternative" will hold a meeting on the topic - "Climate change and the need for actions at the local level". The event will be held for representatives of public organizations in Kakheti region. Working meeting will be held on January 26 in Telavi municipality. The purpose of the meeting is to identify and discuss the upcoming challenges caused by climate change with stakeholders. Registration will be open until 25 January New hydropower plants in Kyrgyzstan will destroy a UNESCO World Heritage Site (rus) The international environmental coalition Rivers Without Borders has appealed to UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature over plans to exclude the Chatkal River floodplain from the Besh-Aral Reserve in Kyrgyzstan for the construction of hydroelectric power plants and gold mining. The reserve is part of the Western Tien Shan World Natural Heritage Site. The planned HPP project raises concerns among environmentalists, as it will lead to the destruction of the central ecosystem of the reserve and damage the unique natural complex. Kazakhstan: water scarcity, shared rivers, shoaling reservoirs (rus) The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, discussed strategic directions and priorities of water resources in 2024. The objectives include proper use of water resources, improvement of irrigation systems, introduction of water-saving technologies and digitalization of water supply processes. Kazakhstan plans to reduce dependence on neighboring countries by 25% by having sufficient water resources, and is working on issues related to a convention on water allocation with border countries. Russia to expand its oil exports to China via Kazakhstan by 40% Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a new protocol for their bilateral oil transit agreement to China, increasing Russia's annual oil exports through Kazakhstan's territory from 7 million tons to 10 million tons. The agreement also allows Kazakhstan to supply about one million tons of oil and gas condensate to its petrochemical plant in Pavlodar via Russian territory. Additionally, a new paragraph in the agreement allows for annual adjustments of tariffs for oil transit, capped at rates set for non-transit oil transportation, addressing changes in transit fees for the Kazakhstani part of the TON-2 pipeline. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate News Environmental and youth groups win climate court case against the Norwegian State Greenpeace Nordic and Natur og Ungdom (Young Friends of the Earth Norway) have won a significant legal victory against the Norwegian State, rendering approvals for three North Sea oil and gas fields (Breidablikk, Yggdrasil, and Tyrving) invalid. The environmental organizations argued that the approvals violated the Norwegian Constitution, European Economic Area law, and international human rights commitments. The Oslo District Court ruled the approvals invalid, citing inadequate impact assessments, procedural problems in the approval process, and a violation of legal precedent by not subjecting combustion emissions to an environmental impact assessment, marking a substantial reference point for climate lawsuits worldwide. Chile to become first nation to ratify the UN Ocean Treaty The Chilean Senate unanimously voted to ratify the UN Ocean Treaty, a historic conservation agreement adopted in 2023. Chile's ratification, once published in the government's Official Journal this month, will make it the first country of the required 60 needed to ratify the Treaty by the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. The UN Ocean Treaty aims to protect 30% of the oceans by 2030 and addresses increasing threats to the High Seas, including industrial fishing, pollution, and deep-sea mining. Renewables 2023 report The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Renewables 2023 report serves as a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy sector, forecasting the deployment of renewable technologies in electricity, transport, and heat until 2028. Following the COP28 climate change conference, where over 130 national governments committed to tripling the world's installed renewable energy capacity to 11,000 GW by 2030, Renewables 2023 provides country-level analysis on progress towards this global target. The report delves into key developments, including policy trends, solar PV manufacturing, competitiveness of renewable technologies, energy storage, hydrogen production capacity, prospects for renewable energy companies, system integration, and a special focus on biogas and biomethane forecasts. Scientists reveal how trawling the bottom of the ocean could release millions of tonnes of CO2 A new study reveals that bottom trawling, a fishing method that involves dragging huge nets across the sea floor, releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Plumes of carbon, which would otherwise be safely stored in the ocean floor, are unleashed by this practice, contributing to global warming. The research estimates that the carbon emitted by bottom trawling annually is double the entire fishing fleet's annual emissions, totaling around 370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, with the damage concentrated in trawling hotspots like the East China Sea, the Baltic and North Seas, and the Greenland Sea. ? 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These subsidies are not just numbers on a page; they represent a direct threat to the very heart of our marine world, encouraging destructive fishing practices that are depleting fish populations and harming our planet. Sign this petition to demand DEFRA end these devastating tax breaks and protect our oceans from ecological collapse. The subsidies cater to the most fuel-intensive, environmentally harmful fishing methods, like trawling and dredging. As a result, we're not only overfishing but also contributing to the climate crisis. With over a third of global fish stocks already overfished, the continuation of these subsidies isn't just irresponsible ? it's a direct attack on the future of our oceans and the life they sustain. Sign this petition to support DEFRA in taking bold action to end subsidies that are emptying our oceans and exacerbating climate change, ensuring a thriving, sustainable future for marine life. Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. This is a direct attack on the future of our oceans. Demand action! Sign Now -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Monday, January 22, 2024 8:02 PM Subject: Stop the 'idiotic' 1.8bn tax break destroying our seas -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Tue Jan 23 19:32:37 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl) Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:32:37 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Here is the latest news from the High-Level Champions! Message-ID: <0087A8584D124827B56206FFB88AF977@evol.sp.ru> UN Global Climate Action 23 January 2024 High-Level Champions' Newsletter 2024: a year of unprecedented hurdles and limitless possibilities Welcome to the 108th edition of the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions Newsletter. As we stand at the threshold of a new year, 2024 presents unparalleled potential and unprecedented challenges. It is not merely the dawn of another year but a critical juncture that demands our collective commitment to accelerating emissions reductions, fostering adaptation to protect vulnerable communities, fortifying resilience on a global scale, and safeguarding and restoring nature and biodiversity. Infusing climate and nature in the biggest election year in history ? In the mosaic of human history, 2024 emerges as a defining chapter. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2023 is the warmest year on record, by a large margin. Crucially, 2024 will be the biggest election year in history, with countries representing more than half the world?s population - over four billion people - sending their citizens to the polls. In the midst of global elections - where the choices we make will reverberate for generations to come - we can play a crucial role in ensuring that climate and nature permeate the electoral discourse. By forging broad alliances, leveraging influence, and driving public engagement, all non-State actors - from farmers, to companies, to Indigenous Peoples - can collectively propel climate action to the forefront of electoral agendas. The ?existential politics of climate change? mean that it is becoming imperative for communities to unite at the local level, fostering resilience and grassroots action. By coalescing within cities, states and regions, communities can ensure that momentum persists. In the face of inevitable setbacks, localized efforts become the bedrock for climate resilience - impactful change often begins from the ground up. ?COP 28: A beacon of hope The achievements of COP 28 in Dubai stand as a beacon of hope. The final COP 28 declaration, the UAE Consensus, made it clearer than ever that we must transition away from fossil fuels in a just and equitable manner, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries came together in Dubai with a decision on the world?s first ?global stocktake? to ratchet up climate action before the end of the decade ? with the overarching aim to keep the global temperature limit of 1.5?C within reach. COP 28 also underscored the importance of the global goal on adaptation and its framework in strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change. The vital importance of protecting and restoring nature, in line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, was also reinforced, for example, through the agreement to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030 and other terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The COP 28 decisions set out a to-do list for Parties and partners to work together to achieve deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in line with 1.5 ?C pathways. The stocktake calls on Parties to take actions towards achieving, at a global scale, a tripling of renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency improvements by 2030. The list also includes accelerating efforts towards the phase-down of unabated coal power, phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, and other measures that drive the transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, with developed countries continuing to take the lead. Now these signals must be translated into real economy transformation, reflected in updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs), and supported by legislation and effective climate action at all levels and through enhanced international cooperation. Through the stocktake, Parties further recognized that achieving this transformation requires all stakeholders and urged Parties and non-Party stakeholders alike to join forces to accelerate delivery through inclusive, multilevel, gender-responsive and cooperative action. There?s no technical and economic reason we cannot reduce emissions down to zero by 2050, through rapidly cutting emissions and protecting and restoring nature to boost its capacity to capture carbon. Realising the art of the possible Taking emissions reductions, for example, The International Energy Agency (IEA) states that global annual renewable capacity additions increased by almost 50% to nearly 510 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, the fastest growth rate in the past two decades. On this trajectory, global capacity should increase to 2.5 times its current level by 2030 - but falls short of the goal to triple capacity. And countries must go beyond adding renewables, by also actively showing the intent to replace fossil fuels. National net zero targets cover 88% of global GHG emissions, but only 7% of those emissions are covered by any kind of national commitment to phase-out exploration, production or use of coal, oil or gas. Contrary to popular belief, the build-out of renewable energy supply does not require a surge in capital expenditure (capex). By reallocating energy capital from fossil fuels to renewables, a new report finds that a net growth in capex of only 2 percent per year is needed, which is in line with the past seven years, and much lower than in the decade after 2000. The art of the possible is clear within the Breakthrough Agenda, which provides an established, collaborative process ? supported by 57 countries, covering over 80% of global GDP, to make clean technologies and sustainable solutions the most affordable, accessible, and attractive option by the end of 2030. With this initiative channeling global cooperation in seven key sectors: power, road transport, steel, hydrogen, agriculture, buildings, and cement and concrete - it?s clear that systems change is not only possible, but more affordable than maintaining our current destructive, legacy systems. The art of the possible is also reflected within the Sharm el-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SSA). While countries are increasingly reaping the benefits of moving towards clean energy technologies, the growing momentum on adaptation is generating myriad opportunities for societies and economies to advance resilient development towards 2030 and beyond. The SSA provides a set of clear and tangible near-term solutions that enable adaptation and resilience transformations across all systems to make 4 billion vulnerable people resilient by 2030. As highlighted in the SSA Implementation Report, progress across systems is happening. In 2023, for instance, there was greater recognition of the importance and potential of nature-based solutions (NbS) in Coastal and ocean systems, with almost 100 new or updated NDCs including at least one coastal and marine NbS - and funding is starting to flow on mangrove protection and restoration projects. The above are but a subset of why transformational change can be realized. The Summary of Global Climate Action at COP 28 and the Yearbook of Global Climate Action ? the seventh edition of the annual report on global climate action ? outline several other opportunities for stronger collaboration to radically enhance ambition and action to achieve our collective climate goals. Your support is needed! ? We want to thank you for being part of this movement to transform our economies. This year, we invite you to join the campaigns and action-oriented frameworks as outlined in the 2030 Climate Solutions, as the primary infrastructure for global climate action. Race to Zero is the world?s largest coalition of multi-stakeholder non-State actors, with over 13,500 members taking action to halve global emissions. You can see Race to Zero?s 2023 Progress Report here, and activities at COP28 here. While its sister campaign, Race to Resilience, has mobilised USD 40 billion for work in 164 countries through its 647 members. You can see Race to Resilience?s 2023 Progress Report here. And if you are already a partner of the Races, we ask that you please introduce the campaigns to your networks and ecosystems to help increase their influence and impact. We also invite you to showcase your leadership in implementing net zero - by sharing your progress against our ?5 Ps? and the preparation of transition plans which light the way for others. The leadership and increased ambition, action and collaboration of this community is critical to ensuring a strong, action-oriented, all-of-society response, to advance the outcomes of COP 28 and turn them into tangible progress. Read on? How the Breakthrough Agenda is catalysing international cooperation on climate change by Simon Sharpe, Director, Economics and Kapil Narula, Senior Analyst, Breakthrough Agenda, Climate Champions Team. We want to hear from you - reader survey We are approaching 30,000 subscribers to this newsletter. And our daily ?Top of the COP? edition was read around 75,000 times over the climate summit in Dubai. This year, we want our stories of climate recovery, adaptation and resilience to go even further. To help this endeavour, we would love to receive your feedback to make our newsletter better if you can please spare 5-10 minutes. Please find a link to our subscriber?s survey. In case you missed it a.. Non-State actors and observer organizations in the UNFCCC are encouraged to suggest topics to be discussed at the global dialogues under the Sharm el-Sheik mitigation ambition and implementation work programme in 2024. The call for submissions is open until 1 February. The work programme was operationalized at COP 27 and through the global dialogues (GDs) and investment-focused events (IFEs) set up a forum to facilitate an active interaction between Parties and non-Party stakeholders, with the High-Level Champions supporting the effective participation of non-Party stakeholders. Instructions on how to make a submission and background information on last year?s dialogues that focussed on accelerating the just energy transition (GD1 and IFE1, GD2 and IFE2) including the annual report, are available on the UNFCCC website. b.. The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has partnered with the Shockwave Foundation and the Munich Re Foundation on the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge. RAIN seeks to transform resilient agricultural ideas in East Africa into sustainable businesses by identifying and supporting innovative initiatives, aligning them with funders, and advocating for agricultural system transformation. The call is open to not-for-profit organisations in East Africa until 30 January 2024. c.. Following the GST outcome at COP 28, ICLEI released the Stocktake4ClimateEmergency Outcomes Report which presents the key outcomes of the local stocktake initiative while highlighting the local climate ambition and subnational alignment with national action plans. d.. The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) published the Net Zero Voting Guidance. The guidance aims to assist asset owners and managers in creating net zero voting policies, emphasizing the crucial role of voting in supporting real economy decarbonization as part of climate-focused engagements, and aligning with fiduciary duties and the Net Zero Investment Framework's recommendation for achieving net zero emissions in the portfolio by 2050 or earlier. Mark Your Calendar a.. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting,15-19 January, Davos, Switzerland b.. World Governments Summit, 12 -14 February, Dubai, UAE c.. IEA 2024 Ministerial Meeting, 13-14 February, Paris, France d.. World Hydrogen MENA, 26-29 February, Dubai, UAE e.. United Nations Environment Assembly, 26 February - 1 March, Nairobi, Kenya f.. Zero Carbon City Forum, 8-9 March, Tokyo, Japan g.. Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions Conference, 11-15 March, Livingstone, Zambia h.. Global Methane Forum 2024, 18-21 March, Geneva, Switzerland i.. International Renewable Energy Conference 2024, 8-12 April, Adelaide, Australia j.. 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, 10-12 April, Barcelona, Spain k.. UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 23rd Session, 15-26 April, New York, USA l.. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, 16-18 April, Abu Dhabi, UAE m.. World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, 19-21 April, Washington, D.C., USA n.. World Energy Congress, 22-25 April, Rotterdam, Netherlands o.. IEA Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, 14 May, Paris, France p.. World Water Forum, 18-25 May, Bali, Indonesia q.. International Transport Forum 2024 Summit, 22-24 May, Leipzig, Germany r.. 60th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies, 3 -13 June, Bonn, Germany s.. Daring Cities 2023, TBC, in conjunction with SB 60, Bonn, Germany t.. Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum, 4-6 June Bridgetown, Barbados u.. G7 Summit 2024, 13-15 June, Puglia, Italy v.. 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URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Thu Jan 25 17:55:53 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:55:53 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] The missing military carbon emissions Message-ID: and the carbon boot print of war ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?No images? Click here The war in Gaza is estimated to have killed more than 25,000 people and forcibly displaced thousands more. The human suffering is incalculable, but the damage to Earth's life support systems is not. According to one analysis (peer review pending), Israel's aerial bombardment and ground assault in Gaza in the first two months of the conflict generated the equivalent of 281,000 tonnes of CO? ? the same as burning 150,000 tonnes of coal. Militaries may be responsible for 5.5% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions fuelling climate change ? more than all the civil aviation flights and shipping voyages combined. I say "may" because no one can really be certain. Jets, tanks and aircraft carriers are conspicuous carbon emitters, yet a veil of impunity obscures their environmental impact. You're reading the Imagine newsletter ? a weekly synthesis of academic insight on solutions to climate change, brought to you by The Conversation. I'm Jack Marley, energy and environment editor. This week we're discussing war's carbon boot print. So, how big is it? A study published in 2019 estimated the climate impact of the US armed forces (far and away the largest military in world history) by measuring how much fossil fuel it devours. Carbon behemoths The US military is the single largest institutional consumer of hydrocarbons (coal, oil and gas), say Benjamin Neimark (Queen Mary University of London), Oliver Belcher (Durham University) and Patrick Bigger (Lancaster University), who led the research. "If the US military were a country, its fuel usage alone would make it the 47th largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, sitting between Peru and Portugal," they add. That's more than 150 other countries. But burning jet fuel in planes and diesel in tanks and ships isn't the only way militaries heat the climate. Neimark breaks the myriad emission sources that militaries are responsible for into categories mirroring those imposed on businesses. Scope 1 or "tailpipe" emissions are those produced in the engines of military vehicles. Scope 2 emissions are produced by heating and powering barracks and other military installations. Scope 3 emissions make up the "long tail" of carbon embedded in military supply chains, encompassing everything from IT to weapons manufacturing and other logistics. Neimark invented a fourth category to capture the carbon cost of wartime damage and post-war reconstruction. Concrete is a major contributor to this. "For example, the emissions involved in rebuilding Gaza or Mariupol in Ukraine will be enormous," Neimark says. Nothing to see here... Neimark analysed the US military's use of concrete in Iraq, building walls to shield checkpoints and guarded routes, from 2003 to 2011. He found that enough walls were built in Baghdad to stretch from London to Paris. Making all that concrete would have added 200,000 tonnes of CO? to the atmosphere ? as much all the cars in the UK emit in one year. You may have noticed how old some of this data is. Neimark explains: "It?s very difficult to get consistent data from the Pentagon and across US government departments. In fact, the United States insisted on an exemption for reporting military emissions in the 1997 Kyoto Protocol." Forming the only industry with no obligation to report emissions to the UN, militaries continue to flout international negotiations like COP28. Neimark and his colleagues stress that the picture they have managed to paint is incomplete. There is no consensus on what emission sources should be accounted for, and so underreporting is rife. Canada, as an example, tucks its military flight emissions data into general transport accounting. There is no prospect of counting the carnage caused by bombs and tanks in forests and other carbon-rich ecosystems. "Our study shows that action on climate change demands shuttering vast sections of the military machine," Neimark, Belcher and Bigger say. "There are few activities on Earth as environmentally catastrophic as waging war." Will a greener world be more peaceful? Billowing smoke in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere tarnishes the more optimistic assessments of humanity's efforts to decarbonise. "A recent analysis revealed that most pathways to net zero emissions do not consider what influence international relations will play," says Michael Bradshaw, a professor of global energy at the University of Warwick. "Those that do, see it as a malign influence that reduces cooperation and increases the costs of technology." Could it be that rosy appraisals of global heating, which highlight the falling cost of renewable energy among other trends, are missing something obvious? Namely, that an increasingly fractious world at the mercy of unaccountable militaries will forsake the cooperation necessary to solve the climate crisis? Take the rollout of electric vehicles (EVs), trumpeted as one of very few climate solutions that is remotely on track to help us reach net zero by 2050. Supply chains expert Tom Stacey at Anglia Ruskin University highlights the seizure of cargo ships by Yemeni Houthis, carried out in solidarity with Palestinians under siege and in defiance of US and UK missile strikes which have failed to deter them. "These factors have made it harder (and more expensive) to move parts across the globe to support EV production in Europe," he says. There is hope for a more peaceful world on the other side of the fossil fuel age Bradshaw says. For one, the minority of exporter states with an outsize influence on global energy supplies will be less able to coerce and manipulate countries that can generate solar and wind power at home: "A world powered by renewable energy may not be as prone to international competition as ours. But the challenge is getting there from our fossil fuelled system, riven with insecurity and a tinderbox of geopolitical conflict." Even so, new rivalries will flare over access to the minerals needed to make all that green technology, Bradshaw says. For now, the former warzones and demilitarised areas that have been reclaimed by nature give testimony to the futility of war ? and the common good that can grow from peace, pity and pardon. - Jack Marley, Environment commissioning editor Was this email forwarded to you? Join the 30,000 people who get one email every week about the most important issue of our time. Subscribe to Imagine. US military is a bigger polluter than as many as 140 countries ? shrinking this war machine is a must If the US military were a country, its carbon emissions would rank between that of Peru and Portugal. Read more How to assess the carbon footprint of a war Researchers must track everything from bomb making or jet fuel burning to the carbon cost of post-conflict rebuilding. Read more How the world?s militaries hide their huge carbon emissions Military emissions reporting is only voluntary. And what we cannot see, they will not cut. Read more A net-zero world will be more peaceful, it?s assumed ? but first we have to get there Modellers of the energy transition have tended to neglect fractious international relations in their calculations. Read more What the Red Sea crisis could mean for the electric vehicle industry and the planet EV manufacturers pause production in Europe as the Red Sea shipping crisis deepens. Read more Rewilding war zones can help heal the wounds of conflict Human conflict can bring isolation to environments, which helps the local ecology thrive. After the war has ended, the return of nature is a poignant memorial and symbol of peace. 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URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Sat Jan 27 00:31:52 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:31:52 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Can nostalgia shape the future? Message-ID: <63D5C340A473431893B8D6C277BBAB68@lewpostnew> It sure looks like it You?ve probably seen our latest, a groundbreaking short documentary that exposes just how deeply Coca-Cola has been involved in killing the reusable bottle, and flooding the world with disposable plastic instead. The expos? uncovers the truth behind a 1970 Life Cycle Analysis report commissioned by Coke, which made the case decades ago that reusables are better ? way better ? for the planet. But despite the role Coke played in damning the reusable glass bottle to the annals of history, the company still likes to leverage that imagery in its ads to boost sales. Why? Because they know that people love them. Turns out, folks have fond memories of buying those classic reusable glass bottles, returning the containers to collect their deposits, and even the taste was better back then, many say. Just take a look at some of the comments we?ve gotten on YouTube: Going back to the reusable bottles we all love isn?t just a trip down memory lane. It?s also a way to upend an industry pumping out billions of single-use plastic bottles every year. For the next phase of our Bring Back Refill campaign, we?ll ramp up pressure on Coca-Cola to address their footprint as the world?s top polluter. At the same time, we?ll push legislators to start requiring more refillable bottles. There?s just one hitch ? we keep hearing from lawmakers that they need proof that people prefer reusables, to get legislation over the line. And that?s where we need your help. Can you help fund polling enabling us to show how much public support there is for refillable bottles? 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For many, an inked mark on the body is as incompatible with Levitical law as it is irreconcilable with the memory of the Holocaust. One million Jews died in Auschwitz. And for the 79 years since the concentration camp complex was liberated on January 27 1945, those who survived ? and their children, and their children ? have lived with the indelible legacy of the serial numbers the Nazis forcibly tattooed on their forearms. And yet, a small but growing number of those children and grandchildren are choosing to replicate the numbers on their own bodies. Sociologist Alice Bloch at the University of Manchester, has spent the past five years trying to unpack the potency of this gesture. In this investigation, Bloch relays the reasons the people she has interviewed have given for wanting, as the son of one Auschwitz survivor puts it, to ?walk with the number?. They see their tattoos as living memorials and familial symbols, as love embodied. 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You?re receiving this newsletter from The Conversation Tenancy B, Level 5 700 Swanston Street Carlton VIC 3053 Australia Forward to a friend From: The Conversation Global highlights Sent: Friday, January 26, 2024 10:15 AM Subject: Holocaust survivors? descendants explain their tattoos -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Sat Jan 27 17:05:27 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 18:05:27 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?b?4pqg77iPIFVyZ2VudDogUHJldmVudGluZyBnZW5v?= =?utf-8?q?cide_in_Gaza?= Message-ID: The world's highest court just ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza! Judges were clear: 25,700 Palestinians are dead. 1.7 million people are displaced, 93% are facing crisis levels of hunger. The devastation is undeniable.Until Israel obeys, the risk of genocide is growing every minute. But now we have the tool to stop it! 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Until Israel obeys, the risk of genocide is growing every minute. But now we have the tool to stop it! The US is Israel's biggest ally -- and together we can push President Biden and other key governments to make Israel obey the judges. Avaaz is racing to launch a thundering campaign, and your donation could make us unstoppable. Protests, ads, and non-stop advocacy? the more we raise, the louder we can be. There's more. Journalists and human rights groups in Gaza are desperate for funding to keep gathering evidence of war crimes. We could provide them with cameras, computers, and protective gear, helping to build a rock-solid case against Israel. Your support is critical. Everything Avaaz does is 100% funded by you. Gaza is being dragged to the gates of hell -- but together we can help stop the horror. 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News of the world environment NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 26, 2024 Watch Your Step On a recent weekend in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California, I found myself in the not unwelcome predicament of having lost the trail. I had lucked into an underused corner of state wilderness, on the slope of a small mountain covered in sumac and yucca, and, instead of backtracking, decided I should push uphill. In short order, the slope became steep enough (and my breathing hard enough) that I decided I should probably turn back. As I made my way down, though, I realized I was on a steep, brambly, rocky slope, with no cell reception. A turned ankle here, while not fatal, would be a major inconvenience. I decided a mantra would get me through. ?Care, not speed,? I told myself, as I walked mindfully downhill. ?Care, not speed.? The other thing that had been on my mind that day was artificial intelligence. Since the November 2022 release of ChatGPT by OpenAI, AI has become something of a sensation. Media organizations have used it, to varying degrees; it?s come up at work meetings at Earth Island; and I?ve played around with it here and there myself. But now we are on the cusp of an AI explosion, with more and more uses of the technology becoming apparent, and with more and more companies ready to build the chips, data centers, and other infrastructure needed to scale up. (Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, announced early this month that he is looking to raise billions of dollars for an AI chip venture that would include a ?global network of fabrication plants.?) The energy requirements of a fully realized, robust artificial intelligence industry is hard to quantify. In part, that?s because we don?t really know the power demands right now, though we know it is already straining power grids in some places. Experts figure it will be much more than bitcoin mining and crypto currency. That?s to say nothing of the water demands of cooling, or the e-waste these centers will produce. And yet we ought not discount AI entirely from an environmental perspective. After all, machine learning is helping researchers better understand freshwater ecosystems, the culture of killer whales, and more. What?s needed then, is the same approach that got me down that mountain: moving with care in mind, not speed. Alas, this is not the way of Silicon Valley, at least not for now. We can only hope the titans of AI can exercise caution, and, where possible, encourage them to do so. Stay safe out there, and watch your step. Brian Calvert Associate Editor, Earth Island Journal Photo by Edgar Alfonseca TOP STORIES AI and Wild Soundscapes Researchers are using machines to listen in on what goes on underwater in order to better understand freshwater ecosystems. READ MORE The Next Pandemic Epidemiologists are keeping a close eye on the ongoing bird flu outbreak, which has jumped from birds to wild mammals and is now killing off species across four continents. 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When the 96th Oscars ceremony is held on Sunday, March 10, the Academy must build on this groundbreaking occasion by correctly awarding the Oscar to Gladstone! Hollywood has long relied on racism and dehumanizing stereotypes when it comes to portraying Native Americans and other Indigenous people and telling their stories on screen. On top of that, prestigious awards have spent generations locking actors of color out of receiving these top honors ? choosing to celebrate white actors instead. Now, Gladstone is being honored for her role in the film Killers of the Flower Moon, about a real-life series of racist murders in the 1920s. During this Reign of Terror, white people targeted Native Americans on the Osage reservation in Oklahoma and killed them to steal oil riches. Awarding Gladstone the Oscar would be significant on multiple fronts. In addition to highlighting her incredible work as an artist and commending the achievements of Indigenous actors, it would also bring increased attention to what Native American communities have endured for generations. That's why we're calling on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to award the Oscar for Best Actress to Lily Gladstone! This is its chance to make an impactful decision ? and correctly highlight someone whose talent deserves to be in the spotlight. Sign the petition now! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. It's time for the Oscars to show that it is taking steps to address its discriminatory past. One way to do that is by acknowledging how phenomenal Gladstone's work has been. Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:19 PM Subject: Hollywood must finally recognize and honor Indigenous voices -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From enwl at enw.net.ru Mon Jan 29 17:46:45 2024 From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:46:45 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] These women are fighting off poachers in Zambia Message-ID: <1EE2CCA5CEFA41B3A40A2EB81C9816AA@lewpostnew> The program has had a profound impact. Zambia's All-women Anti-poaching Unit is Saving Vulnerable Animals Sign Now In the heart of Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park, the country's pioneering all-women anti-poaching unit has not only made strides in wildlife conservation but has also created profound social change. 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Climate Action Network Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Digest of news on climate change, energy issues www.caneecca.org -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Regional Climate News Gambling with nuclear in Central Asia? The recent earthquake in Almaty and Kyrgyzstan, with a magnitude of 6.7, revealed a lack of timely notification and evacuation plans for residents. Despite this seismic activity, both Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are considering nuclear power plant construction, raising concerns about the safety of such projects, especially in earthquake-prone regions like the Zhambyl region. Recent examples from Japan and Turkey highlight the potential risks and environmental dangers associated with nuclear power plants, leading activists and experts to advocate for a shift towards safer renewable energy alternatives, given Kazakhstan's low reliance on renewable sources (5% in its energy sector) and Kyrgyzstan's significant renewable energy potential. Applications open for Climate Camp for journalists in Kyrgyzstan (rus) Movegreen is organizing Climate Camp on February 26-29, for which 15 journalists from media editorial offices and social media representatives from 7 provinces of Kyrgyzstan will be selected. The goal of the event is to develop climate journalism in Kyrgyzstan by improving the professional skills of media representatives in covering climate change, environmental protection and climate policy in the country. Creeping Death: Uzbek Capital's Extremely Poor Air Quality Worries Residents Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, faces severe air pollution, exacerbated by coal use, a high number of vehicles, and dwindling trees. On January 19, the particle pollution (PM2.5) in Tashkent surpassed the World Health Organization's safe limit by 15.8 times. The government's reliance on coal for energy and the prevalence of vehicles using low-quality fuel contribute to hazardous air quality, prompting the Environment Ministry to propose bans on coal for industrial use, low-quality fuel, and old cars made before 2010, while promoting electric vehicles and imposing stricter penalties for illegal tree cutting. Working meeting for journalists in Georgia "Green Alternative invites journalists interested in urban planning issues in Tbilisi and Batumi to participate in a working meeting. During the working meeting journalists will receive information about key principles of sustainable urban development, discuss issues related to the planning of Tbilisi and Batumi, including issues such as development regulation, mobility and transportation. In addition, the working meeting will discuss sustainable development goals and objectives, urban climate adaptation and mitigation practices, energy efficiency, the role of international financial institutions and their investments in urban projects, and other issues. Deadline: February 1 Tajikistan enacts mandatory vehicle recycling fee Tajikistan has introduced a vehicle-scrapping tax, termed a recycling fee, to generate additional revenue. The one-time tax will be collected during vehicle registration or mandatory technical inspections and is intended to cover the cost of environmentally friendly vehicle scrapping. The amount varies based on the vehicle type, ranging from $32 to $261, and is seen as a measure to enhance ecological safety, public health, waste impact reduction, and state revenue boost, although concerns have been raised about potential mismanagement and corruption similar to experiences in other countries like Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan, A Country of Water Resources, Still Fails to Provide Drinking Water to Population In Kyrgyzstan, nearly 65% of villages lack sufficient clean drinking water, prompting authorities to aim for a solution by 2026. However, skepticism arises as past promises have gone unfulfilled, and one-third of the required funding for the program remains to be raised. Some proactive villages, such as Ak-Suu in the Leilek district, have taken matters into their own hands, successfully solving their drinking water problem through community efforts, highlighting challenges in the state's slow and sometimes inefficient response to the issue. Gifts We Give to the Sea - story by Dinara Tengri Short story by Dinara Tengri, a Kazakh-Swedish author, podcaster, and digital creator who lives in Malm?. ?Six years ago, Madina?s daughter left their home aul, Zholaman, by the North Aral Sea and never came back. In her stead, came a son. Madina had always known that Aizhan was different. >From the moment she had said her first word, she didn?t speak like any girl Madina had known. God plays funny tricks sometimes, doesn?t He? If God had made Aizhan this way, who was Madina to oppose His will?? Research Competition among young scientist from Central Asia Research Competition among young scientists from Central Asia to design and implement research on water, environment, and other related areas, including Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and (WEFE) water-energy-food-environment nexus issues. Donkeys Bring Solar Power To Remote Kyrgyz Village Until recently, the remote Kyrgyz village of Zardaly was completely off the grid. Now, solar power is changing the lives of the local community, which has long been isolated deep in the mountainous Ferghana Valley. With the help of a herd of donkeys, ambitious villagers braved hazardous terrain to bring green energy and the Internet to their settlement. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate News AFCON: TotalEnergies plays dirty on the soccer field Oil giant TotalEnergies' sponsorship of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been criticized as a greenwashing tactic to clean up its image while contributing to environmental devastation in Africa. TotalEnergies, a major fossil fuel company, sponsors major sporting events with its significant profits, generating concern about the real impact of its oil and gas projects in Africa. The company's involvement in projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and gas development in Mozambique raises issues of displacement, environmental degradation, and conflicts, prompting calls to remove TotalEnergies' sponsorship from AFCON. Capturing climate change in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau through the eyes of its pastoralists Two local photographers and pastoralist representatives from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a region often overlooked in climate change discussions, share their firsthand experiences and concerns about the impact of climate change on the distinctive ecosystem. Ba De, a Tibetan herder and photographer from Nianbao Yuze, captures the region's rugged grandeur and the nomadic lifestyle affected by climate change through his lens. Ba De's images aim to document the changes in the plateau's landscapes, particularly the shrinking grasslands and receding glaciers, hoping to raise awareness and inspire others to appreciate and preserve the unique environment of Nianbao Yuze. The Investigative Agenda for Climate Change Journalism This webinar, offering interpretation in Arabic, French, and Spanish, discusses the persistent rise in global greenhouse gas emissions despite progress in affordable green energy development, as reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Fossil fuels, contributing over 75% of global greenhouse gases, are still being expanded by major producers despite widespread net-zero and climate mitigation pledges. The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) has played a role in shaping the investigative agenda for climate change journalism, sharing insights from a meeting of 80 climate change journalists and experts across 35 countries, with this panel featuring perspectives on investigative priorities from leading figures in the field, including Matthew Green, Sunita Narain, and Amy Westervelt. Green, sustainable, net-zero: Study finds majority of Brits don?t understand key climate terminology A new study reveals that three-quarters of the British public struggle to understand commonly-used climate terminology such as 'environmentally friendly' and 'locally grown.' The survey, conducted by Trajectory and Fleet Street, indicates a lack of clarity around key climate change and environmental policy language. 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If we all donate just a bit, we'll help to fuel their critical work, and intensify our campaign on the US and other governments providing military aid to Israel.Your support is critical, ???????? -- everything Avaaz does is 100% funded by people like you, and the more we raise the louder we can be.Gaza is being dragged to the gates of hell -- but together we can help stop the horror. Donate what you can now: Dear friends, Israel has been ordered to prevent all acts of genocide in Gaza -- but over 200 people were reported killed in the last 24 hours and there's not a single fully functioning hospital left! Until Israel obeys the court order, the threat of genocide grows every day. So here's what we're planning to do. Journalists and human rights investigators are critical. Their evidence enabled judges to make this historic ruling, and with every new photo and eye-witness report, Israel loses more international support -- and its allies could force a ceasefire. But those gathering evidence in Gaza are desperate for funding -- they need computers, cameras, and emergency shelter to keep documenting Israel's war crimes. If we all donate just a bit, we'll help to fuel their critical work, and intensify our campaign on the US and other governments providing military aid to Israel. Your support is critical, ???????? -- everything Avaaz does is 100% funded by people like you, and the more we raise the louder we can be. Gaza is being dragged to the gates of hell -- but together we can help stop the horror. Donate what you can now: I'LL DONATE $2 I'LL DONATE $3 I'LL DONATE $4 I'LL DONATE $5 I'LL DONATE $8 OTHER AMOUNT The world's top court has agreed resoundingly that the warning signs of genocide are everywhere. Israel is blocking food and medicine, innocent civilians are being shot in cold blood, and 85% of Gaza's population is homeless. Now judges have ordered emergency measures to prevent genocidal acts, like the killing of Palestinians, but they cannot enforce the ruling alone. The US and other countries must force Israel to comply -- and we can push them by supporting journalists and human rights groups in Gaza. Avaaz is in touch with groups who are providing evidence in the courts, but major funders are abandoning them and putting investigations in peril. If we raise enough, we could: a.. Launch a thundering global campaign for peace, pushing Israel's allies to enforce the ceasefire and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza; b.. Support journalists on the ground with protective gear and equipment like cameras, computers, solar-powered chargers and other emergency needs; c.. Fund Palestinian human rights groups as they document war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Gaza and other parts of Palestine; d.. Back lawyers and campaigners who are challenging the supply of weapons to Israel; e.. 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The Riyadh COP16 will be the largest-ever meeting of UNCCD?s 197 Parties, the first to be held in the Middle East region and the largest multilateral conference ever hosted by Saudi Arabia. 2024 also marks the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD, one of the three major environmental treaties known as the Rio Conventions, alongside climate change and biodiversity. At the signing ceremony in Riyadh today, Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and COP16 President, said: ?The hosting of the conference (COP16) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reflects the commitment of the wise leadership to environmental protection at the national, regional, and international levels. Additionally, Saudi Arabia launched several groundbreaking environmental projects, such as the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative.? UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said: ?Today, we are losing fertile lands at an alarming rate, jeopardizing global stability, prosperity and sustainability. The Riyadh COP16 must mark a turning point in the way we treat our most precious resource?land?and collectively tackle the global drought emergency.? According to UNCCD data, up to 40 per cent of the world?s land is degraded, affecting half of humanity and with dire consequences for our climate, biodiversity and livelihoods. If current trends continue, restoring 1.5 billion hectares of land by 2030 will be necessary to achieve a land-degradation-neutral world. Droughts are hitting more often and harder all over the world?up by 29 per cent since 2000?driven by climate change but also the way we manage our land. One-quarter of the world?s population is already affected by droughts, with every three out of four people around the world projected to face water scarcity by 2050. The Riyadh COP16 will focus on mobilizing governments, businesses and communities worldwide to accelerate action on land restoration and drought resilience as a cornerstone of food, water and energy security. The two-week event will feature a high-level segment, as well as associated events including the Gender Caucus and the Business for Land Forum. Taking place in the most water-scarce region and one that is severely affected by desertification and land degradation, the Riyadh COP16 will showcase efforts underway in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East region and beyond towards a green transition based on sustainable land stewardship. ?ENDS? For more information, please contact: Wael A Bushah, Managing Director, Environmental Awareness and Capabilities Enhancement, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Wbushah at mewa.gov.sa Xenya Scanlon, Chief, Communications, External Relations and Partnerships, UNCCD, xscanlon at unccd.int UNCCD Press Office, press at unccd.int, +49 228 815 2820, https://www.unccd.int/, @unccd #UNited4Land #COP16Riyadh #UNCCDCOP16 About UNCCD The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the global vision and voice for land. We unite governments, scientists, policymakers, private sector and communities around a shared vision and global action to restore and manage the world?s land for the sustainability of humanity and the planet. 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