From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Tue Jul 1 19:49:50 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 20:49:50 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?=F0=9F=8C=8D_CAN_EECCA_Newsletter=3A_Lithi?= =?utf-8?q?um=2C_Oil_and_Misinformation?= Message-ID: Climate Activism and Green Transition in EECCA?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Dear subscribers, Climate action is increasingly driving political decisions and civic mobilization. Countries in the region are discussing local adaptation measures and launching pilot environmental projects. Yet warning signs are multiplying: oil slicks are spreading across the Caspian Sea, algae are rapidly overtaking Lake Issyk-Kul, and armed conflicts are targeting critical resources like lithium. Globally, calls are growing to criminalize climate disinformation and restore canceled environmental grants in the U.S. ? before the consequences of the crisis become irreversible. New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue. We?re always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories ? don?t hesitate to get in touch. Sincerely, The CAN EECCA Team -------------------------------------------------- News from the EECCA Region Caspian Sea under threat: New oil spills reported weekly According to the global environmental movement Save the Caspian Sea, as of June 23, nearly 40 oil slicks have been detected, covering more than 64 square kilometers in coastal and open sea zones. Pollution has been recorded in the sectors of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Turkmenistan. Russian forces seize key lithium deposit in eastern Ukraine Russian troops have taken control of Shevchenko village in Donetsk oblast, home to one of Ukraine?s significant lithium deposits. This marks the second of four major lithium reserves to fall under occupation, dealing a blow to Ukraine?s future energy potential and raising international concern over control of this critical resource for the green economy. Moldova: Climate resilience for local development More than 80 local government representatives gathered at the National Conference "Climate Resilience for Local Development" to discuss adaptation strategies and nature-based solutions. As part of the event, the cities of Cantemir and Cead?r-Lunga received EU grant certificates to implement two pilot projects with a total budget exceeding 20.7 million Moldovan leu. Toxic sand from Black Sea beaches dumped in rural areas Following the sinking of two tankers in the Kerch Strait, around 160,000 tons of oil-contaminated sand were collected from beaches near Anapa. A BBC investigation found that the toxic sand is being dumped in open-air, ill-equipped sites?mainly in small rural settlements?where fumes are polluting the air and harming local residents. Uzbekistan launches pilot project to produce methane from biogas Uzbekistan is piloting a methane production facility using biogas derived from biological waste. The initiative targets several environmental and economic goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, safe waste disposal, production of biohumus for agriculture, and the implementation of hybrid circulation technology with chemical treatment and deep purification based on Japanese standards. Algae crisis in Issyk-Kul: Scientists raise alarm A construction boom of tourist sites, industrial projects, and expanded agriculture around Kyrgyzstan?s Issyk-Kul lake is causing serious environmental concern. Scientists warn that the lake is shrinking rapidly and being overtaken by algae. Without urgent intervention, the country risks losing one of its natural treasures. Over 1,900 tons of pollutants released into Kyiv region?s atmosphere during drone strikes In just two days of Russian drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas, over 1,900 tons of harmful emissions were released into the air, according to Ukraine?s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources. June saw some of the most destructive drone attacks on the capital region. Preliminary damage estimates put the environmental cost at over 5.7 million UAH. 1,000 green walls for Bishkek: schools and homes go green The "1,000 Green Walls" project is transforming Bishkek?s buildings into living air filters. Launched in early June by the NGO MoveGreen in partnership with the city administration, UNEP, and Bread for the World, the initiative has already added vertical greenery to several public schools and a residential building in the Vostok-5 district. Green fa?ades improve air quality and contribute to residents? well-being. Kazakhstan: Environmental rights proposed for constitutional reform Grigory Vingert?r, environmental advisor to the mayor of Stepnogorsk, has called on the President of Kazakhstan to enshrine citizens? right to a healthy and sustainable environment in the Constitution. He argues this would foster environmental awareness, enhance public involvement in decision-making, and drive stronger green reforms across the country. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate and Energy News UN expert urges criminalizing fossil fuel disinformation, banning lobbying A leading UN expert is calling for criminal penalties against those peddling disinformation about the climate crisis and a total ban on fossil fuel industry lobbying and advertising, as part of a radical shake-up to safeguard human rights and curtail planetary catastrophe. Elisa Morgera, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and climate change who presents her damning new report to the general assembly in Geneva on Monday, argues that the US, UK, Canada, Australia and other wealthy fossil fuel nations are legally obliged under international law to fully phase out oil, gas and coal by 2030 ? and compensate communities for harms caused. Bonn climate talks: Key outcomes from the June 2025 UN climate conference Climate negotiators have wrapped up another two weeks of technical talks in the German city of Bonn, seeking to make breakthroughs on critical issues before COP30 in Brazil. The UN negotiations were marked by protracted ?agenda fights? and calls for developed countries to provide more funding for climate action in developing countries. This year, the meetings came in the wake of a UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, which disappointed many and, combined with the election of Donald Trump as US president, left some questioning the future of multilateral climate negotiations. A Class-Action Lawsuit Aims to Restore Climate and Environmental Grants The lawsuit claims the Trump administration violated the separation of powers when it ordered the cancellation of $3 billion in grants for community-based projects. ?The EPA?s termination of the program is unlawful,? the complaint says. ?It violates the bedrock separation-of-powers principles by effectively repealing a congressional enactment and impounding funds based on nothing more than the President?s disagreement with policies Congress duly enacted.? -------------------------------------------------- Opportunities LCOY Kazakhstan 2025 to be held on August 22?23 in Astana The national youth climate conference will gather up to 100 participants from across the country as part of the global YOUNGO process (the official youth constituency of UNFCCC). The program includes panel sessions, workshops, masterclasses, and the development of a national youth climate statement to be presented at COP30. WGC/WECF Climate Grants Competition The Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards program, organized by the Women & Gender Constituency (WGC) and WECF, supports projects that combine gender equality with climate solutions. The competition is open to NGOs, activist groups, and women's organizations. Grants of ?5,000 will be awarded to 3 winners, plus an invitation to COP30 in Brazil. Deadline: July 13 COP30 Journalism Fellowship Program The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), hosted by Internews? Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, has announced a fellowship program for journalists from low- and middle-income countries (all EECCA countries are eligible) who are interested in covering the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). -------------------------------------------------- Would you like to reach out to us? 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URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Who_owns_nature_About_the_rights_of_natu.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 150194 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Wed Jul 2 23:44:38 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2025 00:44:38 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?Lula=E2=80=99s_last_chance?= Message-ID: Brazil?s President Lula, once a climate champion, has been opening up the Amazon for oil drilling. In just months, he?ll be hosting make or break climate talks ? let?s push Lula to seize this chance to protect nature and the climate. Sign the petition When Lula took office, he promised zero deforestation in the Amazon and zero greenhouse gas emissions. Yet he?s caved into lobbying from oil companies, opening up the Amazon basin for drilling and allowing the construction of a mega-highway that will cut through miles of precious rainforest. But Lula still has a last chance to make good on his promises. In just over 100 days, Brazil will host the global climate talks ? and it?s a pivotal moment for Lula?s legacy, Brazil and the planet. To act boldly, to take on powerful corporate interests - oil, agriculture, mining - Lula needs the full force of a global movement behind him. Will you join the call: Lula: it's your last chance ? protect nature and the climate Lula wants to secure Brazil?s economic future for generations to come ? but the future doesn?t lie with companies driving the climate crisis. It lies in a just and sustainable transition that lifts people up without tearing nature down. Scientists warn that we?ll exceed the 1.5 degree climate target in two years ? the window to stop dangerous climate change is closing rapidly. This moment was made for a bold and courageous leader. Lula?s legacy must be to respect Indigenous people and lands, halt drilling and mining and stop the destruction of the Amazon. Lula must show the rest of the world how it?s done ? ushering in a just and equitable transition, where everyone lives with dignity and security. Will you add your name and demand Lula delivers? Lula, the people and planet are counting on you ? it?s time to show the world how climate leadership is done. We?ve come together before to achieve the seemingly impossible task of taking on corporate giants ? like when we forced some of the world?s biggest insurance companies to stop bankrolling Total?s East African oil pipeline. Let?s show Lula we have his back as he stands up to corporate power again. Sign the petition Thanks for all that you do, Vicky, Vanessa, Rosa and the team at Ek? More information: Brazil calls for ambition at COP but struggles over its own climate policy Mongabay. 8 November, 2024 In Brazil, a fight over offshore drilling tests Lula?s climate ambitions Al Jazeera. 17 June, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ek? is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we?re not afraid to stand up to them when they don?t. Please help keep Ek? strong by chipping in $3 or become an Ek? core member with a regular monthly donation. Set up a monthly donation Chip in $3 instead This email was sent to enwl at enw.net.ru. | Unsubscribe From: Save the Amazon, Ek? Date: ??, 2 ???. 2025??. ? 13:03 Subject: Lula?s last chance -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The DOJ's new memo demands that government attorneys prioritize finding naturalized citizens to go after, based on loose and vague criteria that can include their current political views. Under this new policy, those targeted might not even be able to have an attorney to help them fight this! Trump and his cronies are suggesting they may even revoke the citizenship of Zohran Mamdani, the current frontrunner for Mayor of New York City. This is exclusively because Mamdani has been a vocal proponent for human rights overseas, especially in Gaza, and has opposed the use of ICE to terrorize and disappear immigrants. Voicing his political dissent and support for human rights is not illegal. Yet obviously, under the Trump administration, having political views that oppose the administration's is risky. By going after citizenship, Trump is crossing a new and terrifying line in the sand. We must push back and demand that the Department of Justice reverse its new denaturalization policy! Sign the petition! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The Justice Department's memo is putting very real people ? U.S. citizens ? in very real danger. Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 3 ???. 2025??. ? 11:19 Subject: Trump's new policy prioritizes stripping Americans of citizenship -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Thu Jul 3 15:08:27 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:08:27 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?Lula=E2=80=99s_last_chance?= Message-ID: Brazil?s President Lula, once a climate champion, has been opening up the Amazon for oil drilling. In just months, he?ll be hosting make or break climate talks ? let?s push Lula to seize this chance to protect nature and the climate. Sign the petition When Lula took office, he promised zero deforestation in the Amazon and zero greenhouse gas emissions. Yet he?s caved into lobbying from oil companies, opening up the Amazon basin for drilling and allowing the construction of a mega-highway that will cut through miles of precious rainforest. But Lula still has a last chance to make good on his promises. In just over 100 days, Brazil will host the global climate talks ? and it?s a pivotal moment for Lula?s legacy, Brazil and the planet. To act boldly, to take on powerful corporate interests - oil, agriculture, mining - Lula needs the full force of a global movement behind him. Will you join the call: Lula: it's your last chance ? protect nature and the climate Lula wants to secure Brazil?s economic future for generations to come ? but the future doesn?t lie with companies driving the climate crisis. It lies in a just and sustainable transition that lifts people up without tearing nature down. Scientists warn that we?ll exceed the 1.5 degree climate target in two years ? the window to stop dangerous climate change is closing rapidly. This moment was made for a bold and courageous leader. Lula?s legacy must be to respect Indigenous people and lands, halt drilling and mining and stop the destruction of the Amazon. Lula must show the rest of the world how it?s done ? ushering in a just and equitable transition, where everyone lives with dignity and security. Will you add your name and demand Lula delivers? Lula, the people and planet are counting on you ? it?s time to show the world how climate leadership is done. We?ve come together before to achieve the seemingly impossible task of taking on corporate giants ? like when we forced some of the world?s biggest insurance companies to stop bankrolling Total?s East African oil pipeline. Let?s show Lula we have his back as he stands up to corporate power again. Sign the petition Thanks for all that you do, Vicky, Vanessa, Rosa and the team at Ek? More information: Brazil calls for ambition at COP but struggles over its own climate policy Mongabay. 8 November, 2024 In Brazil, a fight over offshore drilling tests Lula?s climate ambitions Al Jazeera. 17 June, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ek? is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we?re not afraid to stand up to them when they don?t. 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Since 2001, the "roadless rule" has protected nearly 60 million acres of wild forest in the U.S. from road construction, logging, drilling, and mining. These lands are full of life ? like ancient old-growth trees, black bears, wolves, and thousands of other species of plants and animals. These forests are also essential in the fight against climate change. But that's all being threatened by a shameful, greedy decision by the Trump administration to repeal the "roadless rule" and let development industries strip these precious lands of all they have. Companies could soon be cutting down centuries-old trees, destroying animal homes, and polluting clean rivers. We wouldn't be losing just trees ? we'd be losing entire ecosystems. Future generations would lose the chance to experience untouched nature. Not to mention this would remove some of the best protections we have against climate catastrophe! Congress has the power to stop this. They can pass a new law to protect these forests for good, or they can use the Congressional Review Act to block this repeal. But they need to act now, before it's too late. Please sign this petition and tell Congress to protect our forests, our animals, our planet, and our future. Keep the roadless rule in place ? forever! Thank you, Sophie Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The roadless rule has been keeping precious, wild U.S. forests protected. But of course, Trump wants to repeal it. Sign to protect our cherished wild places! Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Sophie H., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 4 ???. 2025??. ? 19:04 Subject: Our forests should be protected. Trump wants them logged and torn apart. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Tell Spain: Ban octopus farming now. It sounds like a dystopian nightmare, but it?s real. Spanish seafood giants plan to farm up to a million octopuses a year, freezing them alive and carrying out gruesome experiments. One company, Grupo Profand, has even opened a lab to experiment on baby octopuses in an attempt to crack the code for industrial-scale production. These aren?t isolated cases ? they?re the beginning of a dangerous new industry. And unless strong laws are passed these factory farms will keep popping up. Let?s show decision-makers in Spain that people from around the world are calling for a ban on this cruelty. Can you sign and share this petition with animal lovers everywhere? Tell Spanish lawmakers: Ban octopus farming. When California banned octopus farms, our public pressure helped make it happen. Now we have the chance to do it again and make history, and stop this industry before it spreads. Sign the petition Thanks for all that you do, Deborah and the team at Ek? 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His journalism and his post-journalism career as president of the Schumann Center on Media and Democracy, were always focused on shining a light on how money in politics corrupts democracy and progressive causes. He was also a strong advocate of environmental journalism and a supporter of Earth Island Journal. I never had the good fortune of meeting Moyers, but I did correspond with him a few times over the past few years. ?I have no doubt you punch way above your weight!? he wrote to me once in reference to our magazine, words that I?ve treasured and tried to live up to ever since. On this 4th of July, I?d like to share with you a few lines from Moyers? 2019 speech in celebration of a very different Independence Day ? Juneteenth ? which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. I share this because his words on the fragility of freedom and what it takes to safeguard it are ringing particularly true to me today. I hope they will speak to you too: ?Juneteenth says struggle, victory, backlash. Struggle, victory, backlash. Struggle, victory, backlash. Jim Crow has nine lives and a thousand tricks and schemes and he never quits. Juneteenth tells us it?s a long road to freedom and you can be ambushed anywhere on it. Juneteenth tells us, look out, be alert. Don?t give up. The struggle is never done. Brothers. The struggle, sisters, is never done.? Maureen Nandini Mitra Editor-in-Chief, Earth Island Journal Photo by Marco Verch Let?s grow the movement! Share this email with an environmentally conscious friend or colleague (or copy this easy signup link). THE LATEST They Don?t Live Here Anymore "If the golden toads had become ghosts, surely this was the forest that they haunted. In clutching roots, in dark hollows, I could see the empty places the forest had held for them." READ MORE The Answer is Yes! 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Sign Now New York state is one of the most populated places in the U.S. So it has the potential to be an incredible leader when it comes to protecting the environment and public health. In fact, right now, its lawmakers are considering passing a bill to reduct plastic packaging! This would be an amazing victory for its residents ? but the fossil fuel industry is fighting hard against it. We can't let these dirty corporations win. We've all seen the reports. Microplastics are everywhere now. They're in our water, our food ? even in our brains and reproductive areas. And we know that plastic packaging is making this worse. Plastic sloughs off from our food and drink containers, and it also contaminates the soil and waterways when it goes into landfills. On top of that, transporting trash causes huge increases in air pollution, especially through dangerous pollutants like PM2.5 releasing into the air. That problem gets even worse when plastics are burnt at garbage incinerators. PM2.5 is considered one of the most dangerous pollutants of all. Research has connected its presence to the development of cancer, childhood asthma, respiratory and heart diseases, and early deaths. Even worse: this trash-related air pollution disproportionately impacts communities of color. That's why we have to make sure lawmakers in New York follow through on passing their bill to fight such pollution. The new legislation would cut plastic packaging in the state by 30% over the next 12 years, in addition to improving recycling measures. It would also hold corporations responsible for the plastic packaging that they're polluting us all with, by levying fees on them. We must sign the petition to speak out against fossil fuel corporations and for the people's right to clean air and water! Sign the petition to demand that New York lawmakers pass this bill! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Since plastic is made out of petrochemicals, dirty energy corporations have a huge vested interest in opposing this bill. We must fight for our safety and the health of the Earth! Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 6 ???. 2025??. ? 19:04 Subject: New York might curb plastic pollution - unless fossil fuel lobbyists get in the way -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Sun Jul 6 19:17:27 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 20:17:27 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] 50x the size of this protected forest?? Message-ID: The Leuser Ecosystem of Indonesia has been called one of the most irreplaceable ecosystems on the planet ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? It sounds like a fairy tale, but there?s a place on Earth where tigers, elephants, rhinos and orangutans coexist in the wild. And this week we can help buy a piece of their forest home to protect it...forever?AGAIN! The Leuser Ecosystem of Indonesia has been called one of the most irreplaceable ecosystems on the planet. But poaching, plans for infrastructure projects like hydroelectric dams, and mass deforestation are threatening to destroy it. That?s why our partner Forum Konservasi Leuser (FKL) wants to purchase and protect massive amounts of this forest...and give these critically endangered species a fighting chance to survive. Twice we?ve helped them buy huge swathes of land, but they?re now looking to expand the area we helped them buy already by almost 50x!! If enough of us chip in, FKL could quickly start securing the next tracts of land and get started on their work protecting it. Can you help save this irreplaceable piece of our planet (again!)? I'll donate $3 I'll donate $4 I'll donate $5 I'll donate $9 I'll donate another amount Our community has done so much work over the years to protect orangutans from pillaging, and this has been a huge part of it -- actually helping to buy the land and pay for patrols to stop deforestation and poaching. That happens through our local partner, Forum Konservasi Leuser. After securing the land, FKL educates local communities in sustainable resource use, and recruits community members for jobs to protect the forest. We already helped them more than double their protected area. Now we can help them do even more, as they look to buy a piece 50x bigger than last time! And Vladimir, this area critically needs protection. It isn?t just wildlife. The Leuser Ecosystem has a crucial role in fighting climate change, storing massive amounts of carbon (the area we could buy stores almost 350,000 metric tons!). When these areas are hacked and set on fire instead of protected, thousands of years of stored carbon are released. In bad fire years, it?s been estimated as comparable to the fossil fuel emissions of all of Western Europe! This is an incredibly rare opportunity. To work with others around the world to buy a piece of critically endangered ecosystem and know you?ve helped protect it. Will you be one of the donors we need to buy their next tract of land quickly? The more we raise, the more they can buy right away ? and every extra penny will be used to defend wild places like this from corporations bent on their destruction. I'll donate $3 I'll donate $4 I'll donate $5 I'll donate $9 I'll donate another amount Your donation will help power Ek? and our campaigns worldwide fighting for people and the planet. Thanks for all that you do, Danny and the Ek? team -------------------------------------------------------------------- More information: The Leuser Ecosystem has come a long way, but its future is still uncertain Rainforest Action Network 28 May 2025 Leuser ecosystem: one of most biodiverse places on Earth under threat ? in pictures The Guardian 28 September 2017 Ek? is a worldwide movement of people like you, working together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new, sustainable path for our global economy. From: Danny Auron, Ek? 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And killer whales (also called orcas) have apparently been practicing this behavior all along! The whales bite off large portions of kelp, drag it over to another whale, and maneuver the plant between their two bodies. Then, they work together to rub the kelp between them, cleaning them of parasites and dead skin. Not only are they cooperatively cleaning each other ? they're also using tools! And these smart, social, and complex animals urgently need our help. As climate change continues to worsen, it is disrupting their main food supplies, including salmon ? and it's also killing off the kelp they've been using in their mutual-grooming rituals. We must take action to help save orcas, as well as the food sources and kelp they need to stay alive and healthy. In order to do that, we absolutely have to fight climate change. There is no other choice. That's why we're demanding that the UN hold countries to their Paris Climate Agreement promises. Will you help us? Promises are easy to make ? but they only count if nations actually follow through on them. Sign the petition now to protect orcas and their ecosystems! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Orcas ? and all other life on Earth ? deserve our respect and our protection. We have to do what we can to help keep their communities vibrant and thriving, and that includes by fighting climate change. Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 5 ???. 2025??. ? 11:16 Subject: Orcas are even smarter and more complex than we thought. They deserve our protection! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Authorities are trying to blame alcohol consumption, but residents are tracing their increasing rates of cancer to the use of pesticides, including glyphosate or RoundUp by Monsanto, on farms all over the state. When these poisons are sprayed over crops, they go into the air, onto our food, and seep into the local water supply, harming local children and adults alike. The World Health Organization classified glyphosate, a weed-killer, as probably carcinogenic back in 2015 ? 10 years ago. Research has tied the use of many pesticides to a whole variety of illnesses and diseases, obviously including cancer, but not limited to this. Most farming organizations are refusing to consider how their industry could be poisoning an entire state's worth of people. But we cannot abandon people who live in rural, country areas to this explosion of cancer just because corporate interests want us to look the other way. Sign the petition to protect everyday people from poisoning by pesticide use! 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Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Dear subscribers, In Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, melting glaciers are causing glacial lake outbursts and landslides. Lake Sevan is losing water due to years of overuse and poor management. Belarus may lose its only national horse breed. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, authorities are inspecting areas contaminated with radioactive waste. Globally, BRICS countries are demanding that wealthy nations pay for climate action, the UN Special Rapporteur calls for an urgent phase-out of fossil fuels, and the U.S. is preparing to roll back its environmental agenda. New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue. We?re always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories ? don?t hesitate to get in touch. Sincerely, The CAN EECCA Team -------------------------------------------------- News from the EECCA Region Ukrainian government approved the Program for just transition of coal regions ? why this is good and which problems remain The government has adopted a State Target Program for the Just Transition of Ukraine?s Coal Regions, which aims to support coal communities in the process of the country?s transition away from coal in electricity generation, which will last until 2035. Although the war has slowed down these processes, the Program was adopted following its Concept, which the government approved back in 2021. The adoption of this Program is a significant event, both for Ukraine?s coal communities and for environmental protection, so Ecoaction congratulates everyone involved on this victory. Radiation Legacy: Contaminated Sites Under Inspection in Ust-Kamenogorsk A new stage of addressing historical radioactive pollution has begun in the regional center of East Kazakhstan. The issue of radioactive hotspots in Ust-Kamenogorsk traces back to industrial activities in the mid-20th century. During the rapid expansion of the uranium industry, the city hosted tailings storage facilities, technical bases, and warehouses containing radioactive materials. Some of these sites remain potentially hazardous today. Climate Change Could Cost Uzbekistan Up to $5 Billion Annually By 2050, Uzbekistan may lose up to $5 billion per year due to the growing impact of climate change. This estimate comes from a national report published in June 2024. The study was prepared by Uzbekistan?s Ministry of Ecology and the State Center for Climate Change. Restoring Lake Sevan?s Ecosystem: Local Communities Join the Effort The ecosystem of Armenia?s largest lake has severely deteriorated over recent decades due to poor resource management and exploitative practices. Meanwhile, the Sevan basin plays a critical role in the surrounding environment ? and contributes to the country?s energy, agriculture, industry, and tourism sectors. Kyrgyzstan: Lake Takyr-Tor Overflows Due to Glacier Melt Takyr-Tor is not a permanent lake ? it forms approximately every 15?16 years. Two previous overflows were recorded in 1994 and 2004. Belarus? National Horse Breed Faces Extinction The Belarusian draught horse, the country?s only national breed, is under threat. Only around 200 breeding mares and fewer than 27 stallions remain. Strict regulations prevent private owners from participating in breeding without legal status and formal certification. Experts call for urgent legal reforms to save the breed. Tajikistan Faces Ongoing Threat of Glacial Floods and River Swelling According to meteorologists, rapid glacier melt is increasing the risk of mudflows and flooding in the basins of the Pyanj, Zarafshan, and Vakhsh rivers. Moldovan Government Launches Casa Verde ? a National Grant Program for Home Energy Efficiency The government of the Republic of Moldova has launched Casa Verde, a new national grant program aimed at improving energy efficiency in residential homes. The program targets Moldovan families with at least one minor child, who own individual houses and have no outstanding debts to the state budget. Russian Environmental Agency Estimates Damage from Oil Spill on the Yenisei River The accident occurred in early June, when a vessel struck an underwater obstacle, suffered a breach, and partially sank. As a result, around 30 tons of diesel fuel leaked into the river. According to the environmental watchdog, the spill contaminated over 960,000 square meters of water surface. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate and Energy News BRICS demand wealthy nations fund global climate transition Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations addressed the shared challenges of global warming on Monday, the final day of their summit in Rio de Janeiro, demanding that wealthy nations fund mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in poorer nations. In his opening remarks, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who will host the United Nations climate summit in November, also blasted denialism of the climate emergency, indirectly criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull his country out of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The imperative of defossilizing our economies - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change The present report clarifies States? international human rights obligations and businesses? responsibilities to phase out fossil fuels and related subsidies within the current decade. The interlinked, intergenerational, severe and widespread human rights impacts of the fossil fuel life cycle, coupled with six decades of climate obstruction, compel urgent defossilization of our whole economies, for a just transition that is effective, human rights-based and transformative in protecting the climate, nature, water and food on which life and health for present and future generations depend. ?Big Beautiful Bill? Set to Slash Through U.S. Climate and Justice Drive Trump?s legislation will hurt clean energy, boost fossil fuels and end investment in environmental justice. Climate advocates vow to continue the fight. In the end, President Donald Trump?s giant tax and spending plan rocketed past both fiscal hawks and social moderates in the House with no changes on Thursday. The 887-page legislation largely erases the landmark investment in cleaner energy, jobs and communities that a Democratic-led Congress made only three years ago in the Inflation Reduction Act. -------------------------------------------------- Opportunities Call for Projects: Cultural Heritage Protection Program in Central Asia Deadline: 31-Jul-25 This call for projects is launched in partnership with European Union to support initiatives in Central Asia to safeguard cultural heritage in the face of climate change and disasters (fire, flooding), and in support of social inclusion and economic growth. Climate and Energy Project Financing The Climate Technology Initiative (CTI PFAN) provides financing for projects related to climate and clean energy. 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With best regards, Nodir ______________________________________________ Dr. Nodir Djanibekov Research Associate || Deputy Head of Department Agricultural Policy Rural Community Resilience (CARe) Research Group UzFarmBarometer project || SUSADICA Data Reuse project Central Asia International Research Group Department of External Environment for Agriculture and Policy Analysis Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) Theodor-Lieser-Str. 2 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany Tel.: +49 345 2928-128 djanibekov at iamo.de ? www.iamo.de/en ? www.centralasia.iamo.de www.facebook.com/iamoLeibniz Academic Conference Navigating Change: Agricultural Sustainability and Rural Development in Central Asia 14 - 15 October 2025 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan https://conference.wiut.uz/barometer25 From: AVZUR Alliance of Universities in Kyrgyzstan Date: ??, 8 ???. 2025??. ? 14:11 Subject: IAMO PhD scholarship on Rural community resilience in Central Asia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We need as many people as possible to speak out and give them justification to act against Trump: Stop Trump's Ocean Destruction Donald Trump just announced he?s going to open the Pacific Ocean to deep sea mining! That means his friends will get permits to vacuum up the ocean floor, destroy irreplaceable marine life, and make billions ? for destabilizing the entire planet?s ecosystem. This is the kind of chaos Trump brings. But the government department in charge of the final regulations has insisted on a public comment period, which means civil servants who care about the environment will be reviewing all our objections ? and could put a stop to Trump?s plan. We need as many people as possible to speak out and give them justification to act: Sign and share now to save the ocean from Trump! Scientists estimate there?s an unbelievable 1.5 million undiscovered species in the ocean. We know next to nothing about the ecosystem that underpins all life on Earth ? it?s like an alien planet right at home. That?s why scientists, experts, environmentalists, and everyone with a heart or a brain has urged extreme caution before greedy industrialists start mining the deepest, most vulnerable parts of the ocean for minerals. Almost every country in the world has agreed to caution ? but not the US. That doesn?t mean we can?t stop this. We?re seeing how courts and ordinary workers can get in the way of the worst of Trump?s plans. And this deep sea mining plan affects the entire world ? so hearing from across the world is critical. Most of the ocean floor Trump is targeting isn?t even in US territorial waters! The world has to survive 4 years of Trump. If he?s poisoned our oceans by the time he leaves, his impact will carry on for generations. Sign and share to stop Trump from destroying the ocean Stop Trump's Ocean Destruction Thanks for all that you do, Emma and the team at Ek? More information: Fears Trump?s deep-sea mining order will irreparably harm ecosystems The Guardian, 26 April 2025 ?Playing gods with the cradle of life?: French Polynesia?s president issues warning over deep-sea mining The Guardian, 1 April 2025 The unknown giants of the deep oceans BBC, 9 February 2023 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ek? is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we?re not afraid to stand up to them when they don?t. Please help keep Ek? strong by chipping in $3 or become an Ek? core member with a regular monthly donation. 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And they're still being used today on public lands. It's time for that to end. Sign the petition to urge Congress to pass Canyon's Law, which would ban M-44 cyanide bombs from all public lands and save the lives of beloved pets and precious wildlife! In just two years, over 10,000 animals have been killed by M-44s, including endangered species and more than 50 documented family dogs. Wildlife Services' own records admit that many of these deaths were not the intended targets. And whistleblowers warn that most incidents go unreported. Sign the petition and tell Congress: enough is enough. Ban M-44 cyanide bombs from all public lands by passing Canyon's Law. Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Protect pets, wildlife, and people from this awful poison. Sign the petition! Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 10 ???. 2025??. ? 19:02 Subject: These cyanide bombs are killing pets and wildlife -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Sat Jul 12 16:34:52 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:34:52 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Your Impact Update Message-ID: This is what people power looks like. The Ek? movement is winning big ? for animals, for people under occupation, and for the future of technology itself. From shutting down dolphin torture tanks in Mexico, to forcing global shipping giants to reckon with apartheid, to protecting the future of AI from billionaire takeover, these wins show exactly what we can achieve when we rise up together. Ending dolphin cruelty: Mexico passes the historic Mincho Law It started with a heartbreaking viral video. Mincho the dolphin was forced to perform tricks at a Barcel? hotel in Mexico, until one day he slammed head-first onto the concrete and lay there, motionless. Public outrage exploded ? and Ek? members took action. Thousands came together to demand justice, calling for the immediate shutdown of this dolphin torture tank. And it worked. Thanks to pressure from Ek? members, and the work of partners on the ground, Mexican authorities closed it down for good. But that was just the first step. Together, with partner group Animal Heroes, we launched a campaign for something even bigger: a national law to end dolphin captivity forever. Ek? members flooded lawmakers with demands for freedom and dignity for dolphins across Mexico. And now it?s official: Mexico has passed the Mincho Law! This groundbreaking legislation bans dolphin shows, swim-with-dolphin programs, and the breeding of marine mammals in captivity. Every dolphin prison in the country will be forced to shut down, and dolphins will finally be moved to sanctuaries where they can live out their lives in peace and safety. This victory is for Mincho, and for every dolphin forced to perform for profit. Next up: working alongside our partners to ensure this historic new law is fully enforced, so no dolphin ever has to suffer in captivity again. Challenging apartheid profiteers: Maersk cuts ties with Israeli settlements Global shipping giant Maersk has just announced it will stop moving goods to and from Israel?s illegal settlements, a massive crack in the system propping up the theft of Palestinian land and racist apartheid. This breakthrough came as the UN named Maersk in an expert report as part of the ?economy of genocide?. Ek? members helped force their hand. Over one hundred thousand people joined this campaign and chipped in to power a hard-hitting shareholder resolution that exposed Maersk?s involvement to investors, employees, and the world. Ek? members also sent thousands of emails, flooded Maersk?s social media with comments, and funded bold ads in Denmark?s second-biggest newspaper during their Annual General Meeting (AGM), making sure Maersk couldn?t hide from the truth: their ships are fueling genocide and occupation. This is a massive step forward. But Maersk still has blood on its hands, continuing to ship military components for Israel?s deadly F-35 program, fueling the brutal bombardment that has already killed tens of thousands in Gaza. We won?t stop until Maersk cuts off every shipment that enables these war crimes Taking the UK to court: Suspending arms sales to Israel Nearly 10,000 Ek? members came together to back a groundbreaking legal challenge against the UK government?s arms sales to Israel, raising ?27,000 to fuel the legal teams at GLAN and Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq.This people-powered funding drove forward the fight to end the UK?s complicity in war crimes. In September 2024, as a direct result of this case, the UK government suspended around 30 arms licences to Israel, a major crack in the system enabling Israel?s deadly assault on Gaza. While the court later ruled against halting exports of F-35 jet parts in June 2025, the fight forced unprecedented accountability. For the first time, the UK government was dragged into court to answer for its role in fueling violence against Palestinians, and it won?t be the last. Here?s what the GLAN team shared about the impact of Ek??s support: ?Thank you again to Ek? for supporting this crucial case that seeks to hold the UK accountable for complicity in Israel?s crimes. We couldn?t do it without supporters like you.? Defending the future of technology: OpenAI pledges to keep its non-profit mission When Big Tech tried to hijack OpenAI for private profit, Ek? members joined together to defend the future of artificial intelligence from billionaire takeover. Over 130,000 of us signed the petition, demanding OpenAI stay true to its founding promise. But we didn?t stop there. Ek? members powered a bold, superhero-themed billboard campaign targeting the Attorneys General of California and Delaware, backed by flyers plastered right outside their offices. We lit up Times Square with a giant ad depicting Sam Altman as a corporate robot, and launched a digital ad blitz targeting OpenAI board members wherever they went. Billboard trucks rolled straight to the homes and offices of key decision-makers, making it impossible to ignore the outcry. Influencers amplified the campaign to millions more, sending a clear message: AI must remain in the public interest, not billionaire hands And it worked. In May, OpenAI announced it wouldn?t abandon its non-profit mission ? a direct response to the wave of pressure we built together. But we?re not taking their word for it just yet. The details still need to be nailed down, and we will keep fighting to make sure their non-profit mission isn?t just a PR promise, but a legally binding reality that protects the future of AI for all of us. But wait, there?s more! Winning big campaigns means keeping the pressure on, again and again. And that?s exactly what the Ek? movement is doing, turning up the heat with fearless, creative tactics that corporations can?t ignore. Jamming Meta?s inbox with GDPR objections Thousands of Ek? members in the UK joined forces to flood Meta?s inbox with formal GDPR objections, demanding an end to creepy ads that track and target us without consent. This digital mass action hit just days after Meta settled a landmark legal case reaffirming our right to say ?no? to direct marketing. Ek? members across Europe are filing formal complaints too. We?re not letting Meta off the hook ? our data, our rights. Exposing Microsoft?s war-profiting to its own employees As part of our fight to end Microsoft?s role in Israel?s genocide in Gaza, Ek? took the truth straight to their workforce. We ran targeted LinkedIn ads that reached nearly 17,000 Microsoft employees ? almost 10% of the entire company. Thousands more Ek? members piled on, flooding Microsoft executives with social media tags until they shut down comments at the company?s biggest annual conference. This bold action fuelled media headlines and supercharged worker protests demanding an end to these deadly deals. Forcing Santander to the table with powerful video messages Ek? members took on banking giant Santander for funding Amazon destruction. Teaming up with Stand.earth and WeMove Europe, members recorded powerful videos calling out Santander?s Global Head of Responsible Banking, demanding she support Indigenous women protecting the rainforest. The videos lit up social media, amplifying Amazon defenders? voices and exposing Santander?s dirty financing to the world. The pressure was impossible to ignore. After months of silence, Santander finally agreed to meet with the president of Brazil?s Chapra nation. -- This is what we can achieve together. Every action that is taken, every petition signed, every dollar chipped in, fuels a movement that is unafraid to take on the world?s most powerful corporations. Together, we?re proving that no matter how big the fight, we can win. With deep appreciation, Deborah and the team at Ek? More information: Aprueban la Ley Mincho, la iniciativa que protege a delfines y mam?feros marinos en cautiverio Yahoo. 30 June, 2025 Shipping giant Maersk divests from companies linked to Israeli settlements Aljazeera. 23 June, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ek? is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we?re not afraid to stand up to them when they don?t. Please help keep Ek? strong by chipping in $3 or become an Ek? core member with a regular monthly donation. Set up a monthly donation Chip in $3 instead From: Deborah Lewis, Ek? Date: ??, 12 ???. 2025??. ? 11:08 Subject: RE: Your Impact Update -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In just two years, over 10,000 animals have been killed by M-44s, including endangered species and more than 50 documented family dogs. Wildlife Services' own records admit that many of these deaths were not the intended targets. And whistleblowers warn that most incidents go unreported. Sign the petition and tell Congress: enough is enough. Ban M-44 cyanide bombs from all public lands by passing Canyon's Law. Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Protect pets, wildlife, and people from this awful poison. Sign the petition! Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 10 ???. 2025??. ? 19:02 Subject: These cyanide bombs are killing pets and wildlife -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Tuso crouches near his bags, vigilant about their contents, as a guard stands outside, keeping an eye out for border police. Beitbridge Town, home to 58,000 inhabitants, is very dry. The town and its surroundings, which are marked by parched earth and thorny trees, is the last foothold of Zimbabwe before one crosses into South Africa. But not everyone traveling across the border goes through the high-tech immigration and customs gates at the official Beitbridge crossing, where shiny cameras capture faces, and every traveler is fingerprinted. That?s because Beitbridge is located next to the Limpopo River, which meanders eastward along the Zimbabwe-South Africa border before passing through Mozambique and emptying into the Indian Ocean. The town?s booming formal economy is fueled by legal cross-border haulage and warehousing. Its informal economy is built around smuggling migrants and cargo into South Africa across the riverbed, and to a lesser extent, out of it, for those coming back. ?In Beitbridge, humans, cars, and donkeys don?t sleep, [constantly] ferrying humans and merchandise to and from South Africa. Let me be clear: No one is coerced here. Needy migrants pay to be trafficked down south,? says Wilo, 40, who leads the small group of smugglers (or ?spotters?) guiding the undocumented migrants across the river. ?It?s team-work,? says Wilo, wiping a spot of sweat from his brow. (Wilo declined to divulge his legal name for fear of being targeted by law enforcement officers and other cartels.) Tuso is one of those migrants. He has spent the last week making the 600-kilometer trip here from his home in Birchenough Bridge, a semi-arid district in rural eastern Zimbabwe. The exhausting journey required negotiating for cheap fares in haulage trucks heading down to South Africa. He is fleeing drought and the hardships it has brought on him and his family of five children and two wives. (Polygamy is relatively common in parts of sub-Saharan Africa). Though climate change is driving Tuso south, that?s not where its impact ends. Climate disruption is also easing the final stretch of migrants? difficult journey into South Africa ? and contributing to rising tensions across the border. To tell this story about the plight of climate refugees, journalists Nyasha Bhobo and Tsitsi Bhobo followed a group of migrants as they crossed the Limpopo River into South Africa with the help of ?spotters.? READ MORE Photo by Tendai Marima Let?s grow the movement! Share this email with an environmentally-conscious friend or colleague (or copy this easy signup link). SUGGESTED BROWSING Public Dumps A significant number of hikers, campers, and park-goers do their business in the woods and leave it as is, expecting nature to take care of decomposing their bodily waste. 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Trump Wants to Strip Naturalized Americans of Their Citizenship, Including the Possible Next Mayor of New York City Sign Now Trump and his Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced that they are trying to find excuses to revoke citizenship from people who went through the naturalization process to become Americans. Right now, around 25 million people are naturalized U.S. citizens. That's larger than the entire population of New York State. And now, this whole community will be under a microscope. The DOJ's new memo demands that government attorneys prioritize finding naturalized citizens to go after, based on loose and vague criteria that can include their current political views. Under this new policy, those targeted might not even be able to have an attorney to help them fight this! Trump and his cronies are suggesting they may even revoke the citizenship of Zohran Mamdani, the current frontrunner for Mayor of New York City. This is exclusively because Mamdani has been a vocal proponent for human rights overseas, especially in Gaza, and has opposed the use of ICE to terrorize and disappear immigrants. Voicing his political dissent and support for human rights is not illegal. Yet obviously, under the Trump administration, having political views that oppose the administration's is risky. By going after citizenship, Trump is crossing a new and terrifying line in the sand. We must push back and demand that the Department of Justice reverse its new denaturalization policy! Sign the petition! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The Justice Department's memo is putting very real people ? U.S. citizens ? in very real danger. Sign the petition. 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URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Tue Jul 15 22:31:41 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:31:41 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?=F0=9F=8C=8D_CAN_EECCA_Newsletter=3A_Polic?= =?utf-8?q?ymakers_delay=2C_but_the_climate_won=E2=80=99t_wait?= Message-ID: Climate Activism and Green Transition in EECCA?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Dear subscribers, In Aktau, satellites are spotting fresh oil slicks in the Caspian Sea every week. In a village in Altai, locals are rallying against gold mining. Armenia is rolling out a new waste management reform, Moldova is paying people back for returned bottles, and Uzbekistan is planting ?smart? forests. Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have pledged to join forces in the fight against pollution. Meanwhile, fish are dying en masse in Azerbaijan, and Belarus is dealing with the aftermath of severe storms. On the global front, the G20 is pressing pause on climate action, while China delays setting new targets until autumn. New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue. We?re always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories ? don?t hesitate to get in touch. Sincerely, The CAN EECCA Team -------------------------------------------------- News from the EECCA Region Oil slicks and waste discovered on the sea surface in Aktau Residents of Aktau are concerned about the state of the coastal zone and are calling attention to the worsening environmental situation. Since May 2025, satellites have been detecting new oil-containing slicks in the Caspian Sea on a weekly basis. Build Back Better: Ukraine Develops Roadmap for Sustainable Recovery The roadmap outlines a list of priority reforms, policies, and structural changes that must be implemented over the next two years to ensure environmentally sustainable and stable recovery. Uzbekistan Establishes Agency for Reforestation, Green Zones Expansion, and Desertification Control The agency will focus on digital forest monitoring, the development of nurseries, the implementation of "smart" forestry, and the execution of the national project "Yashil Makon." Armenia launches ?14.8 million waste management reform: first sanitary landfill begins operatio Armenia has launched its first sanitary landfill for municipal solid waste, worth ?14.8 million, marking the start of a systematic reform in waste management. In the coming months, around 7,000 waste containers will be installed and dozens of illegal dumps will be closed. The reform is expected to improve the ecology of the Sevan Basin and boost tourism development. Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen environmental cooperation The agreement aims to implement joint projects on climate change, water pollution, and biodiversity conservation. It includes experience and technology exchange, joint research, and initiatives to improve the environmental situation in the region. Moldova introduces deposit return system ? money back for bottles and cans The Moldovan government has approved the introduction of a Deposit Return System. When purchasing drinks in glass bottles, PET containers, or aluminum cans, consumers will pay a deposit. After use, the packaging can be returned to special collection points for a refund. Belarus recovers from extreme weather A powerful storm with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds swept across Belarus, damaging infrastructure, toppling hundreds of trees, and leaving many settlements without power. According to ?Belenergo,? electricity was restored in 600 settlements. Work continues in another 167 settlements, mainly in the Mogilev, Minsk, and Vitebsk regions. Environmental problems in Azerbaijan: water bodies under threat Serious environmental issues have been reported in several lakes in Azerbaijan, including a recent mass fish die-off. Azerbaijan?s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources claimed no responsibility, stating the incident occurred on private property. Russia: Altai village residents protest against gold miners and investors destroying nature In a village in the Altai region, 235 residents staged a protest against gold mining and investors who are ?developing tourism? without regard for local communities or the environment. So far, local authorities have not responded to the protesters. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate and Energy News G20?s financial watchdog presents climate plan but pauses work amid divisions In its mid-term roadmap, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) pledged to enhance coordination and data-sharing on climate-related financial risks. However, while acknowledging progress on integrating climate risks into the financial system, the FSB noted that some members ? including central bank heads and finance ministers ? have expressed a desire to pause further work. EU prepares to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 The European Commission has proposed amendments to the EU Climate Law, setting a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. This goal aligns with the Commission?s 2024?2029 political priorities. It is expected to provide predictability for investors, stimulate innovation, strengthen industrial leadership, and enhance Europe?s energy security. According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, EU citizens show strong support for climate action, reinforcing the mandate to continue the green transition. China tells EU its new NDC will be submitted this autumn Both China and the EU missed the February deadline for submitting updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the UN, which outline how much each country intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. These submissions are key to evaluating global progress in preventing catastrophic levels of warming. -------------------------------------------------- Opportunities International Illustration Contest: Art on Climate The international "Art on Climate" illustration contest invites illustrators to create works focused on climate change. Its aim is to provide a platform for sharing ideas and solutions to address climate challenges, and to inspire the public to rethink their lifestyles in response to this global issue. Open to young people aged 18 and above. Successful participants will receive certificates and cash prizes. World Water Challenge 2025 in South Korea The international WWCH 2025 competition, organized by South Korea?s Ministry of Environment and the Korea Water Forum, is calling for innovative and applicable ideas in the field of water resources. Who can participate? ? Anyone, either individually or on behalf of an organization. What does the competition offer? ? Invitation for 10 finalists to Daegu, South Korea ? Travel and accommodation covered ? Opportunity to present at WWCH 2026 ? Prize fund up to 10,000,000 KRW Deadline: July 25 -------------------------------------------------- Would you like to reach out to us? We welcome your feedback at can.eecca at gmail.com This email has been sent to you because you are a subscriber to the CAN EECCA News From: CAN EECCA Date: ??, 15 ???. 2025??. ? 17:30 Subject: ? CAN EECCA Newsletter: Policymakers delay, but the climate won?t wait -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Wed Jul 16 00:56:46 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:56:46 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] =?utf-8?q?=F0=9F=8C=8D_CAN_EECCA_Newsletter=3A_Polic?= =?utf-8?q?ymakers_delay=2C_but_the_climate_won=E2=80=99t_wait?= Message-ID: Climate Activism and Green Transition in EECCA?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Dear subscribers, In Aktau, satellites are spotting fresh oil slicks in the Caspian Sea every week. In a village in Altai, locals are rallying against gold mining. Armenia is rolling out a new waste management reform, Moldova is paying people back for returned bottles, and Uzbekistan is planting ?smart? forests. Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have pledged to join forces in the fight against pollution. Meanwhile, fish are dying en masse in Azerbaijan, and Belarus is dealing with the aftermath of severe storms. On the global front, the G20 is pressing pause on climate action, while China delays setting new targets until autumn. New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue. We?re always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories ? don?t hesitate to get in touch. Sincerely, The CAN EECCA Team -------------------------------------------------- News from the EECCA Region Oil slicks and waste discovered on the sea surface in Aktau Residents of Aktau are concerned about the state of the coastal zone and are calling attention to the worsening environmental situation. Since May 2025, satellites have been detecting new oil-containing slicks in the Caspian Sea on a weekly basis. Build Back Better: Ukraine Develops Roadmap for Sustainable Recovery The roadmap outlines a list of priority reforms, policies, and structural changes that must be implemented over the next two years to ensure environmentally sustainable and stable recovery. Uzbekistan Establishes Agency for Reforestation, Green Zones Expansion, and Desertification Control The agency will focus on digital forest monitoring, the development of nurseries, the implementation of "smart" forestry, and the execution of the national project "Yashil Makon." Armenia launches ?14.8 million waste management reform: first sanitary landfill begins operatio Armenia has launched its first sanitary landfill for municipal solid waste, worth ?14.8 million, marking the start of a systematic reform in waste management. In the coming months, around 7,000 waste containers will be installed and dozens of illegal dumps will be closed. The reform is expected to improve the ecology of the Sevan Basin and boost tourism development. Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen environmental cooperation The agreement aims to implement joint projects on climate change, water pollution, and biodiversity conservation. It includes experience and technology exchange, joint research, and initiatives to improve the environmental situation in the region. Moldova introduces deposit return system ? money back for bottles and cans The Moldovan government has approved the introduction of a Deposit Return System. When purchasing drinks in glass bottles, PET containers, or aluminum cans, consumers will pay a deposit. After use, the packaging can be returned to special collection points for a refund. Belarus recovers from extreme weather A powerful storm with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds swept across Belarus, damaging infrastructure, toppling hundreds of trees, and leaving many settlements without power. According to ?Belenergo,? electricity was restored in 600 settlements. Work continues in another 167 settlements, mainly in the Mogilev, Minsk, and Vitebsk regions. Environmental problems in Azerbaijan: water bodies under threat Serious environmental issues have been reported in several lakes in Azerbaijan, including a recent mass fish die-off. Azerbaijan?s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources claimed no responsibility, stating the incident occurred on private property. Russia: Altai village residents protest against gold miners and investors destroying nature In a village in the Altai region, 235 residents staged a protest against gold mining and investors who are ?developing tourism? without regard for local communities or the environment. So far, local authorities have not responded to the protesters. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate and Energy News G20?s financial watchdog presents climate plan but pauses work amid divisions In its mid-term roadmap, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) pledged to enhance coordination and data-sharing on climate-related financial risks. However, while acknowledging progress on integrating climate risks into the financial system, the FSB noted that some members ? including central bank heads and finance ministers ? have expressed a desire to pause further work. EU prepares to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 The European Commission has proposed amendments to the EU Climate Law, setting a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. This goal aligns with the Commission?s 2024?2029 political priorities. It is expected to provide predictability for investors, stimulate innovation, strengthen industrial leadership, and enhance Europe?s energy security. According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, EU citizens show strong support for climate action, reinforcing the mandate to continue the green transition. China tells EU its new NDC will be submitted this autumn Both China and the EU missed the February deadline for submitting updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the UN, which outline how much each country intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. These submissions are key to evaluating global progress in preventing catastrophic levels of warming. -------------------------------------------------- Opportunities International Illustration Contest: Art on Climate The international "Art on Climate" illustration contest invites illustrators to create works focused on climate change. Its aim is to provide a platform for sharing ideas and solutions to address climate challenges, and to inspire the public to rethink their lifestyles in response to this global issue. Open to young people aged 18 and above. Successful participants will receive certificates and cash prizes. World Water Challenge 2025 in South Korea The international WWCH 2025 competition, organized by South Korea?s Ministry of Environment and the Korea Water Forum, is calling for innovative and applicable ideas in the field of water resources. Who can participate? ? Anyone, either individually or on behalf of an organization. What does the competition offer? ? Invitation for 10 finalists to Daegu, South Korea ? Travel and accommodation covered ? Opportunity to present at WWCH 2026 ? Prize fund up to 10,000,000 KRW Deadline: July 25 -------------------------------------------------- Would you like to reach out to us? We welcome your feedback at can.eecca at gmail.com This email has been sent to you because you are a subscriber to the CAN EECCA News From: CAN EECCA Date: ??, 15 ???. 2025??. ? 17:30 Subject: ? CAN EECCA Newsletter: Policymakers delay, but the climate won?t wait -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Wed Jul 16 20:47:02 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:47:02 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Humans are dolphins' biggest threat. Legal personhood would protect these animals. Message-ID: From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 16 ???. 2025??. ? 10:16 Subject: Humans are dolphins' biggest threat. Legal personhood would protect these animals. Dolphins recognize each other by whistle-names. We recognize them by their maimed fins. Legal Personhood Would Help Protect Dolphins from Harm, Death, and Human Carelessness Sign Now Dolphins are brilliant, playful, social animals. They develop names for each other, identified by their unique whistles. They inspire people all over the world. And humans are making their lives harder and harder all the time. That's why it's so exciting to know that animal lovers in Korea are fighting to have their government grant bottlenose dolphins "legal personhood" to strengthen their legal rights! Right now, the main threats to dolphins' safety are mostly from humans. Pollution and farm run-off, the reckless use and abandonment of fishing equipment, construction, boating vehicles, and climate change are all wreaking havoc on dolphins' ecosystem ? sometimes leaving them disfigured, maimed, or even dead. That's why legal personhood is so important. If a fishing corporation, rich person's yacht, or other group or individual threatened dolphins' well-being, wildlife conservations could actually sue them on the dolphins' behalf. Action like that could make corporations and careless individuals finally start respecting these phenomenal animals' rights! The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists dolphins as "near threatened." That means the animals are not quite threatened yet, but they're on their way to becoming more vulnerable to extinction ? and we need to intervene while we still can. Let's stand with activists in Korea as they fight to help these wonderful animals! Sign the petition to urge the Korean government to list bottlenose dolphins as being "legal persons"! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Since humans represent the main threats to dolphins' well-being, we must also counteract that and become their main protectors and supporters. Sign the petition. Sign Now -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- ??: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 16 ???. 2025??. ? 10:16 Subject: Humans are dolphins' biggest threat. Legal personhood would protect these animals. To: Vladimir Levchenko Dolphins recognize each other by whistle-names. We recognize them by their maimed fins. Legal Personhood Would Help Protect Dolphins from Harm, Death, and Human Carelessness Sign Now Vladimir, Dolphins are brilliant, playful, social animals. They develop names for each other, identified by their unique whistles. They inspire people all over the world. And humans are making their lives harder and harder all the time. That's why it's so exciting to know that animal lovers in Korea are fighting to have their government grant bottlenose dolphins "legal personhood" to strengthen their legal rights! Right now, the main threats to dolphins' safety are mostly from humans. Pollution and farm run-off, the reckless use and abandonment of fishing equipment, construction, boating vehicles, and climate change are all wreaking havoc on dolphins' ecosystem ? sometimes leaving them disfigured, maimed, or even dead. That's why legal personhood is so important. If a fishing corporation, rich person's yacht, or other group or individual threatened dolphins' well-being, wildlife conservations could actually sue them on the dolphins' behalf. Action like that could make corporations and careless individuals finally start respecting these phenomenal animals' rights! The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists dolphins as "near threatened." That means the animals are not quite threatened yet, but they're on their way to becoming more vulnerable to extinction ? and we need to intervene while we still can. Let's stand with activists in Korea as they fight to help these wonderful animals! Sign the petition to urge the Korean government to list bottlenose dolphins as being "legal persons"! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Since humans represent the main threats to dolphins' well-being, we must also counteract that and become their main protectors and supporters. Sign the petition. 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Salmon with no clean rivers to swim through. That's what's at risk if the Trump administration gets its way. Since 2001, the "roadless rule" has protected nearly 60 million acres of wild forest in the U.S. from road construction, logging, drilling, and mining. These lands are full of life ? like ancient old-growth trees, black bears, wolves, and thousands of other species of plants and animals. These forests are also essential in the fight against climate change. But that's all being threatened by a shameful, greedy decision by the Trump administration to repeal the "roadless rule" and let development industries strip these precious lands of all they have. Companies could soon be cutting down centuries-old trees, destroying animal homes, and polluting clean rivers. We wouldn't be losing just trees ? we'd be losing entire ecosystems. Future generations would lose the chance to experience untouched nature. Not to mention this would remove some of the best protections we have against climate catastrophe! Congress has the power to stop this. They can pass a new law to protect these forests for good, or they can use the Congressional Review Act to block this repeal. But they need to act now, before it's too late. Please sign this petition and tell Congress to protect our forests, our animals, our planet, and our future. Keep the roadless rule in place ? forever! Thank you, Sophie Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The roadless rule has been keeping precious, wild U.S. forests protected. But of course, Trump wants to repeal it. Sign to protect our cherished wild places! Sign Now -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Sophie H., Care2 Action Alerts Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:33 AM Subject: Our forests should be protected. Trump wants them logged and torn apart. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Thu Jul 17 15:13:13 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:13:13 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Horses bled dry Message-ID: We're close to finally banning these cruel horse blood farms. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Pregnant mares are beaten, then forced into restraints to give massive amounts of blood every single week for 12 weeks in a row. Horses often collapse from exhaustion ? and once they?re too injured or malnourished to continue, they?re left to die. Why? So their blood can be processed to create a hormone called PMSG, which is then injected into pigs to force quick pregnancies of unnaturally large litters. Iceland is the only country in Europe that still allows this brutal, inhumane practice?and together we?re going to change that. Right now, the government is considering FINALLY banning horse blood farms, but the pharmaceutical industry is in an all out sprint to protect their profits. This is the moment our community was made for. Over 48,000 of us have already taken action, but that?s just the beginning. Next we could launch a massive lobbying push to give decision-makers no choice but to act, raising the temperature with powerful tactics like polling and targeted ads ? then keep going to protect nature from corporate exploitation everywhere. We?re quickly raising the funds to make it happen ? are you in? I'll donate $3 I'll donate $4 I'll donate $5 I'll donate $9 I'll donate another amount There are more than one hundred of these unbearably cruel horse blood farms across Iceland. A few years ago, the Icelandic government ADMITTED that this cruel practice is in violation of EU animal welfare laws, and began taking initial steps to close a loophole allowing it to happen. But then a massive pharmaceutical company profiting from this torture got to work. Eventually, the government caved and thousands more pregnant mares were forced into a lifetime of cruelty. Now the government is considering a ban once again. But Big Pharma?s lobbyists are back too, and this time, we are NOT going to let them win. Here?s the thing: elections just ended in Iceland, giving us the perfect opportunity to overwhelm the new government with a massive global call to ban horse blood farms. If we can quickly raise enough we could: a.. Launch a massive lobbying push to convince MPs to get behind a ban; b.. Conduct polling to show that these horse torture farms will impact tourism; c.. Put up ads in Iceland?s airport terminals and ferry ports exposing this cruel practice; d.. Run digital ads targeting likely tourists, and then re-target those ads to strategic MPs so they see what tourists will be seeing. The Icelandic government is already under increasing pressure ? and together we can be the tipping point to win a ban. Can you chip in to end cruel horse blood farms ? and keep fighting for animals and nature everywhere? I'll donate $3 I'll donate $4 I'll donate $5 I'll donate $9 I'll donate another amount Your donation will help power Ek? and our campaigns worldwide fighting for people and the planet. The Ek? community has taken on this fight before ? and won. We pressured two major German pharmaceutical companies to cut ties with blood farms in South America, dealing a big blow to this cruel industry. Now, Iceland is the last major stronghold ? and together, we can shut it down. Thanks for all that you do, Allison and the Ek? team -------------------------------------------------------------------- More information: Iceland admits to breaching EU law on horse blood farms Eurogroup for Animals 28 September 2023 Investigation in Iceland: Blood Collection & Laboratory Samples, PMSG Production Animal Welfare Foundation 18 August 2023 Reprieve until 2025 for blood farms in Iceland? Eurogroup for Animals 28 March 2023 Prosciutto?s Secret Ingredient: Horse Blood Sentient Media 30 May 2024 Iceland: Ban PMSG Ek? Ek? is a worldwide movement of people like you, working together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new, sustainable path for our global economy. From: Allison Johnson, Ek? Date: ??, 17 ???. 2025??. ? 09:05 Subject: Horses bled dry -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Fri Jul 18 18:22:21 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:22:21 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Her company illegally abandoned hazardous waste, poisoning people, animals, and ecosystems Message-ID: Lead, arsenic, mercury, and other toxins released into the soil, water, and even the air. How Did the 'Queen of Trash' Manage to Illegally Dump 200,000 Tons of Toxic Waste in Sweden? Sign Now An entrepreneur in Sweden claimed she was going to become the "queen of trash" by launching a company that promised to handle construction waste from buildings, corporations, and local governments. That included electronics, plastics, rubber, wood, metals, and more. Instead, her "Think Pink" company illegally dumped ? and sometimes buried ? 200,000 tons of hazardous waste at 19 spots around the country. In the process, it subjected the environment, wildlife, and humans to poisonous materials. Experts found that the waste contained high levels of hazardous components like mercury, lead, arsenic, and PCB compounds. These soaked into the soil and groundwater, and even released hazardous chemicals into the air. In one case, one of the piles spontaneously combusted. It remained burning ? all the while, releasing toxic chemicals ? for 2 months. The damage to plant, animal, and human life was so significant that it resulted in Sweden's largest recent environmental crime case. Authorities have arrested both the "queen of trash" herself, as well as 9 other people associated with her company. But the real question is: how did this all go on for so long? Apparently, Think Pink had been dumping or burying dangerous waste for around 5 or 6 years. Sign the petition to demand an investigation and ensure this never happens again! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. While municipalities, businesses, and residences kept paying Think Pink for proper waste disposal, it recklessly endangered surrounding communities instead. Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 13 ???. 2025??. ? 20:15 Subject: Her company illegally abandoned hazardous waste, poisoning people, animals, and ecosystems -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Fri Jul 18 18:27:44 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:27:44 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Tasmanian Devils are endangered and declining. A new breeding program could change that. Message-ID: Make sure researchers keep rebuilding and growing the Tasmanian Devil population. These Animals Went Extinct on Mainland Australia. A Breeding Program is Successfully Bringing Them Back! Sign Now Once upon a time, the iconic Tasmanian Devil lived all over the mainland area of Australia, roaming the dry forests and coastal woodlands. Today, though, they are listed as Extinct on the mainland and are only living on the island of Tasmania. In fact, their population is continuing to decrease and they're officially listed as Endangered. Luckily, scientists are working hard to reverse this trend. A breeding program in mainland Australia is now seeing incredible results, with 10 babies ("joeys") born in just the first half of 2025 alone! These marsupials are extremely important to the ecosystems around them. As carnivores, they help keep wildlife populations in check and even protect ecosystems against invasive species! They even help keep other species healthy and disease-free by acting as scavengers. For generations, farmers feared the Tasmanian Devil's impact on their livestock and so they persecuted and hunted the animals nearly until the point of extinction. Now, humans are continuing to hurt Tasmanian Devils through habitat destruction and human development projects, as well as climate change impacting the environments around them. It's humans' fault that these incredible animals nearly died out entirely. So it's also our responsibility to help their populations recover and rebound! To do that, we need the dedication and hard work of researchers at the Aussie Ark's Barrington Tops sanctuary, who are leading the largest Tasmanian Devil breeding program in mainland Australia. Sign the petition to urge the Australian government to ensure full support for this wonderful conservation program! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Tasmanian Devils need all the help they can get. Make sure the Australian government supports the work of this research team and its breeding program! Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 12 ???. 2025??. ? 22:49 Subject: Tasmanian Devils are endangered and declining. A new breeding program could change that. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Sat Jul 19 13:48:50 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:48:50 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] The Scars We Leave Behind Message-ID: Damage from the California Gold Rush still lingers in the High Sierra. Is this email difficult to read? View in your web browser. > News of the world environment NEWSLETTER | JULY 18, 2025 The Scars We Leave Behind I spent last weak soaking up the beauty of the California High Sierra. I waded into lakes, dove into rivers, hiked to waterfalls, and generally took advantage of my access to the great outdoors. I?ve been to the region many times over the years. And while most of my attention is typically pulled to the natural landscapes there, I can?t help but notice the less natural landmarks as well. This is Gold Country, after all. Some of these landmarks are obvious. The old mine shafts, dilapidated miners? cabins, and abandoned rusty equipment that can easily be spotted on hikes. Others blend in a bit more with their surroundings, at least to the unassuming eye: An old hydraulic mine carved out of the hills that is now dotted with trees. A popular swimming spot that is actually an old tailings pond. These last two, which I hadn?t noticed until my latest trip, got me thinking about the lasting scars we humans leave on the landscape. Gold Rush era mining peaked in the 1850s. Hydraulic mining was effectively banned in California in the 1880s. Though some mining operations continued for decades longer, much of the damage from the industry was done more than a century ago. Yet the impacts linger. Not only in the carved-out mountains and old infrastructure ? physical reminders of the rush for gold ? but also in the displacement of Indigenous peoples, the public safety threat posed by abandoned mines, and the toxins that were left behind in the soil and waters. The scale of the damage caused by the California Gold Rush is nothing compared to that caused by global mineral mining and fossil fuel extraction today. I hold out hope that, 150 years from now, we will be treading more lightly. And that the scars from today?s extraction, whatever form they take, will serve as poignant reminders of another era ended ? and an extractive mindset that we?ve left behind. Zoe Loftus-Farren Managing Editor, Earth Island Journal Photo by Don Graham Let?s grow the movement! 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This is the world's most comprehensive independent animal study ever conducted on glyphosate, the world's most-used weedkiller chemical. *But the science isn?t enough.* Our governments will ignore this new study if we let them, and won?t* dare to confront the chemical industry lobby* unless we show them that?s what we demand: Tell every government on Earth to ban glyphosate ? and let?s make Bayer-Monsanto pay for its toxic legacy! The UN?s top cancer experts already warned us back in 2015: glyphosate causes cancer in lab animals. This comprehensive new study, led by the Ramazzini Institute in Italy, goes even further though, showing that long-term exposure ? *even at low levels equivalent to the EU?s Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) ? causes early-onset leukemia in rats.* So glyphosate spin doctors can?t even say ?the dose makes the poison? anymore to dismiss glyphosate cancer concerns. No more excuses. Some governments have restricted glyphosate and glyphosate-based weedkillers ? but *it?s time for total bans*, and this landmark cancer study could help make that happen: Let?s tell our governments to ban glyphosate and make Bayer-Monsanto pay. Millions of Ek? members have reached across the world to resist Bayer-Monsanto and other agrochemical giants that pump out poison for profit. We very nearly won a full ban in the European Union last year, and we?re supporting a lawsuit to make that one right. 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Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Dear subscribers, Heat and drought are making the water crisis in the region even worse, putting more strain on nature. Rivers are drying up, bees are dying, and fish can't survive in hot water. In Nardaran, systemic corruption means people don?t have reliable access to drinking water. In Kyrgyzstan, development projects in protected areas are putting unique landscapes at risk. In Ukraine, civil society groups are calling on the government to keep the Ministry of Environment. Countries are looking for outside support: Armenia is turning to international loans, and Kazakhstan is trying to reach agreements with its neighbors. New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue. We?re always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories ? don?t hesitate to get in touch. Sincerely, The CAN EECCA Team -------------------------------------------------- News from the EECCA Region Ukraine: Civil society calls to preserve the Ministry of Environment Nearly 30 NGOs believe that dissolving the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources poses a serious threat to the country?s ecological security ? especially during wartime and the upcoming recovery process. Azerbaijan: systemic corruption leaves Nardaran residents without clean water Local residents have access to clean water only from October to March, and during the hot season they are forced to rely on well water. The construction of pipelines such as Jeyranbatan?Mashtaga?Nardaran does not solve the problem ? on the contrary, it highlights the scale of state interference and the prevailing impunity. Kyrgyzstan halts plans for hydropower and gold mining in Besh-Aral Nature Reserve Destruction of the unique UNESCO World Heritage site "Western Tien-Shan" has been postponed. After tense discussions during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, a compromise was reached, giving hope that the shared natural heritage of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan can be protected from destructive industrial projects. Armenian Government to Receive up to ?26 million Loan from Germany for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Development The loan will be provided under the Financial Cooperation Agreement between the governments of Armenia and Germany. Moldova: Reut River dries up amid heat and drought The ?Apele Moldovei? Agency has announced the start of cleanup and deepening works on a 10-kilometer section of the Reut River near the village of B?hrine?ti in the Flore?ti district. The project will cost over 10 million Moldovan lei (more than ?500,000) and is set to begin soon. Kazakhstan: Seeking water and regional cooperation Kazakhstan and its neighbors are suffering from extreme heat, with summer temperatures in some regions exceeding 40?C. Experts warn that without effective regional cooperation, Central Asia could shift from being water-stressed to facing an acute water crisis. Russia: Fuel spill in the Yenisei River causes damage of 1.2 billion rubles In early June, a vessel hit an underwater obstacle, ruptured, and partially sank, releasing over 79 tons of diesel into the Yenisei River ? far above the initially reported 30 tons. The contaminated area exceeds 960,000 square meters. Uzbekistan: Mass bee deaths in the Fergana Valley due to toxic chemicals Unregulated spraying of cotton fields with pesticides has led to mass bee deaths in Uzbekistan?s Fergana Valley. This threatens not only beekeeping ? a crucial part of agriculture and pollination ? but also crop yields. Residents of Ankaza also report a rise in cancer cases among those living near the fields. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate and Energy News ?Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels?: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis? A large share of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from non-democratic countries ? a trend unlikely to change in the limited time left to avoid the worst effects of climate breakdown. Many top oil and gas producers, such as Gulf states, Russia, and Venezuela, are also authoritarian. Their decisions will be critical for the planet?s future, yet their political systems often make their actions harder to predict or influence than those of democracies. Solar is EU?s biggest power source for the first time ever According to the think tank Ember, solar energy accounted for 22.1% of total electricity generation in Europe ? surpassing nuclear and significantly exceeding the share of all fossil fuels combined. The Netherlands (40.5%) and Greece (35.1%) led the way in solar power generation. A total of 13 EU countries set new solar records this summer, driven by increased capacity and exceptionally hot, sunny weather. Among them were Belgium, Hungary, Portugal, Croatia, Italy, France, and Slovakia. EU budget plan would deal ?devastating blow? to nature The European Commission presented its controversial proposal to pool a number of existing funding programs into a single "Competitiveness Fund" last Wednesday, as part of a broader ?1.816 trillion multiannual budget proposal that has angered EU countries and civil society groups alike. 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A Verdict for the Planet: Legal and Political Reflections on the ICJ Climate Ruling ? Date: 24 July 2025 ? Time: 17:30?19:00 CEST (see here for the time of the event in your timezone) ? Format: Hybrid ? Location: Governor Room, The Carlton Ambassador, The Hague (Sophialaan 2, 2514 JP), and online ? Register for online attendance: https://bit.ly/ICJresponse ? Register for in-person attendance: https://bit.ly/Verdict4ThePlanet Co-sponsored by the Governments of Colombia, Costa Rica and Vanuatu, Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Pacific Community, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change, World?s Youth for Climate Justice, and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), this timely panel will convene high-level legal and political voices within 24 hours of the ICJ?s decision. The session will offer accessible insights into the Advisory Opinion?s key findings, explore its implications for international law and climate justice, and equip diplomats, civil society, and the media with rights-based framing and analysis. Confirmed Speakers Include: a.. H.E. President Nata?a Pirc Musar, Republic of Slovenia b.. H.E. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights c.. H.E. Ambassador Odo Tevi, Permanent Representative of Vanuatu to the UN d.. Julian Aguon, Founder & Principal Attorney, Blue Ocean Law e.. Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, University of Amsterdam f.. Coral Pasisi, Pacific Community (SPC) g.. Benjamin Schachter, UN Human Rights Office h.. Kate Wilson, Government of Saint Lucia i.. Bryce Rudyk, AOSIS j.. Jennifer Robinson, Doughty Street Chambers Moderator: Vishal Prasad, Director, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change The event will be interpreted in Spanish and French (tbc). A light reception will follow the in-person event. We hope you will join us for this landmark conversation as the world takes stock of a potentially historic moment for climate justice and multilateral cooperation. If you would like to receive an early analysis of the Advisory Opinion on its day of its delivery and additional information and resources related to International Courts? processes concerning climate justice, please let us know here. Warm regards, On behalf of the co-convenors, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *** Spanish *** Estimades amigues y colegas: En nombre de les coorganizadores, nos complace invitarles, en l?nea o de manera presencial, a un Panel de Reacci?n R?pida de Alto Nivel en respuesta a la tan esperada Opini?n Consultiva de la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) sobre el cambio clim?tico. Un veredicto para el planeta: Reflexiones jur?dicas y pol?ticas sobre el fallo clim?tico de la CIJ ? Fecha: 24 de julio de 2025 ? Hora: 17:30?19:00 CEST (consulte aqu? la hora del evento en su zona horaria) ? Formato: H?brido ? Lugar: Sala del Gobernador, The Carlton Ambassador, La Haya (Sophialaan 2, 2514 JP), y en l?nea ? Registro para asistencia en l?nea: https://bit.ly/ICJresponse ? Registro para asistencia presencial: https://bit.ly/Verdict4ThePlanet Copatrocinado por los Gobiernos de Colombia, Costa Rica y Vanuatu, la Alianza de los Peque?os Estados Insulares, la Comunidad del Pac?fico, la Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change; World?s Youth for Climate Justice; y el Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), este panel oportuno reunir? voces jur?dicas y pol?ticas de alto nivel dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a la decisi?n de la CIJ. La sesi?n ofrecer? an?lisis accesibles sobre los principales hallazgos de la Opini?n Consultiva, explorar? sus implicaciones para el derecho internacional y la justicia clim?tica, y brindar? a personas diplom?ticas, de la sociedad civil y de los medios de comunicaci?n marco y an?lisis basados en los derechos. Personas oradoras confirmadas: a.. S.E. Presidenta Nata?a Pirc Musar, Rep?blica de Eslovenia b.. S.E. Mary Robinson, expresidenta de Irlanda y ex Alta Comisionada de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos c.. S.E. Embajador Odo Tevi, Representante Permanente de Vanuatu ante las Naciones Unidas d.. Julian Aguon, Fundador y Abogado Principal de Blue Ocean Law e.. Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, Universidad de ?msterdam f.. Coral Pasisi, Comunidad del Pac?fico (SPC) g.. Benjamin Schachter, Oficina de Derechos Humanos de la ONU h.. Kate Wilson, Gobierno de Santa Luc?a i.. Bryce Rudyk, AOSIS j.. Jennifer Robinson, Doughty Street Chambers Moderador: Vishal Prasad, Director, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change El evento contar? con interpretaci?n en espa?ol y franc?s (por confirmar). Al finalizar el evento presencial, se ofrecer? una peque?a recepci?n. Esperamos que puedan acompa?arnos en esta conversaci?n hist?rica, en un momento clave para la justicia clim?tica y la cooperaci?n multilateral. Atentamente, Si desean recibir un an?lisis preliminar de la Opini?n Consultiva el mismo d?a de su publicaci?n, as? como informaci?n adicional y recursos relacionados con los procesos de las Cortes Internacionales sobre justicia clim?tica, por favor h?ganoslo saber aqu?. 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Inscription en pr?sentiel : https://bit.ly/Verdict4ThePlanet Coparrain? par les gouvernements de Colombie, du Costa Rica et du Vanuatu, l?Alliance des petits ?tats Insulaires (AOSIS), la Communaut? du Pacifique, le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies aux Droits de l?Homme, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change, World?s Youth for Climate Justice, and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), ce panel opportun r?unira des personnalit?s juridiques et politiques de haut niveau vingt-quatre heures apr?s la d?cision historique de la CIJ. Cette session offrira un aper?u accessible des principales conclusions de l'avis consultatif, explorera ses implications pour le droit international et la justice climatique, et fournira aux diplomates, ? la soci?t? civile et aux m?dias un cadrage et une analyse fond?s sur les droits. Parmi les intervenants confirm?s figurent : a.. Pr?sidente Nata?a Pirc Musar, R?publique de Slov?nie b.. Mary Robinson, ancienne Pr?sidente de l'Irlande et ancienne Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux Droits de l'Homme c.. Ambassadeur Odo Tevi, Repr?sentant permanent du Vanuatu aupr?s des Nations Unies d.. Julian Aguon, Fondateur et avocat principal, Blue Ocean Law e.. Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, Universit? d'Amsterdam f.. Coral Pasisi, Communaut? du Pacifique (CPS) g.. Benjamin Schachter, Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies aux droits de l'homme h.. Kate Wilson, Gouvernement de Sainte-Lucie i.. Bryce Rudyk, AOSIS j.. Jennifer Robinson, Doughty Street Chambers Mod?rateur : Vishal Prasad, Directeur, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change L'?v?nement sera interpr?t? en espagnol et en fran?ais (? confirmer). Pour les personnes se joignant ? nous en personne, une r?ception succ?dera ? l'?v?nement. 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It is not that CO2 doesn't cause global warming, but its negative metabolic effect may be more pressing, more important, and perhaps even more deadly. Just consider that none of our ancestors of the past several million years lived their whole life at the current concentration of 425ppm. And we keep increasing it. To say nothing about living in indoor spaces where concentrations are commonly much higher -- it is easy to have more than 1000--2000 ppm inside buildings, where we spent most of our life. This paper goes straight against the current propaganda effort that aims at presenting CO2 as harmless "plant food". It is not a small thing; I had a friend of mine estimating the cost of the "CO2 coalition" campaign, and it has to be a few tens of million dollars. Not something you can hope to crack with a single paper and the effort of a few good-willed individuals. Yet, it is there, and it may have some effect. Actually, the first reactions in comments on LinkedIn have been a little "over the top" to say the least. And the best has to come. This paper will be deeply hated by all those people who reason in binary terms. Even some renown climate scientists seem to reason in these terms. If CO2 is a greenhouse gas, then it cannot be ALSO a metabolic poison. So, I can see several destinies for this paper. Most likely, it will be ignored. There are chances that the PTBs will find some tricks to have it retracted -- retraction is the current form of censorship in science. If it goes viral, which I think is unlikely, but not impossible, it will go through the demonization machine, already well tested and experimented with "The Limits to Growth." In case it happens, you people have no idea of where I live, right? In the meantime, I'll be applying for a visa for Madagascar and camouflage myself as a lemur. Seriously, take a look at the paper. 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Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Fight for Baikal A Glimpse into Russian Socio-Ecological Processes Anastassia Makarieva and Andrei Nefiodov Jul 24 READ IN APP Lake Baikal is the deepest and clearest lake on Earth, surrounded by natural forests. Like nature everywhere, Baikal?s environment is under increasing pressure. While ecologically conscious Americans are fighting the Fix our Forests Act, Brazilians hope to stop the ?Devastation Bill?, Indonesians are desperate about the MIFEE project (the largest-scale deforestation project currently planned by any state on Earth), people in our country also face their own ecological struggles. A couple of years ago, a law was proposed that would open Baikal?s forests to sanitary clearcutting. Sanitary clearcutting (???????? ?????????? ?????) means the complete removal of all trees in a designated area, officially justified as a measure to prevent the spread of pests, disease, or wildfires. Unlike selective sanitary logging, which targets only damaged or infected trees, sanitary clearcutting removes entire forest stands, including healthy trees. In practice, this approach has often been used as a pretext for large-scale illegal logging disguised as forest health management, especially in ecologically sensitive or protected areas. In the Russian ecological narrative, clearcutting has become a synonym for allowing forests to be completely destroyed or annihilated. According to current law, clearcuts are prohibited (although we know that selective sanitary thinning can also pose significant risks). Recently, during a lecture one of us gave for Bio4Climate?s course ?Water and Climate?, a question was asked about whether Russia can be looked up to in terms of protecting their forests. In another recent interview, we encountered the opinion that Russian forests are relatively safe. These are signals that information about ecological awareness in Russia is quite scarce. Meanwhile, we have our own ups and downs. Even though strategically we have been losing the fight for nature, as all other nations have in recent years, there are some local positive developments that give hope that a major ethical shift, a phase transition in how people view nature, cannot be entirely ruled out. We are not ecological activists, since our main work is scientific research. However, we are strongly motivated to provide scientific support to those who work to protect nature (and this work does involve a lot of hardship). Today we will share with you two open letters: one from a Russian academician in favor of the law, and another signed by five academicians opposing the law. This will give you an idea of the debates currently taking place and how people feel about nature. In the concluding section, a brief analysis is provided of the scientific debate between these differing views, framed from the perspective of the biotic regulation concept. Open letter supporting clearcutting in Baikal Forests This letter was published in a newspaper under the title ?Cut or Not to Cut?: The Russian Academy of Sciences Supports Buryatia?s Position on Forest Logging The emphasis is ours. On June 23 of this year, a meeting was held at the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, chaired by RAS President Academician Gennady Krasnikov and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov, to discuss one of the most pressing issues for the residents of Buryatia ? the draft law on logging in the Central Ecological Zone of the Baikal Natural Territory. As always, there were speeches proposing to postpone the adoption of the law and to conduct new studies. However, in the end, the position of the representatives of Buryatia was supported ? a position presenting arguments in favor of endorsing their version of the draft law. 1.. The actions of the residents of the Baikal region are guided by the Constitution of the Russian Federation, which states: ?The individual and his rights and freedoms are the highest value. The recognition, observance, and protection of the rights and freedoms of man and citizen shall be the obligation of the state? (Article 2). Furthermore, Article 9 adds: ?Land and other natural resources shall be used and protected in the Russian Federation as the basis of life and activity of the peoples living on the corresponding territory.? 2.. However, the most important circumstance related to such environmental restrictions is that the ban on construction, fishing, firewood harvesting, non-timber forest use, and more has led to a sharp population decline in the coastal areas of Lake Baikal, an increase in mortality, and a decrease in birth rates. In the 25 years since the adoption of the Law ?On the Protection of Lake Baikal,? the population of the four coastal districts of Buryatia has decreased by 25%. In the city of Severobaikalsk alone, while the number of young people has dropped, the number of pensioners has tripled. Trees can regrow ? but the people who have moved to Moscow will not return. As a result, to meet the demands of the growing tourist flow, it is already necessary to bring in migrant workers ? just like in Moscow. 3.. Land-use restrictions on property rights have also led to political grievances among the local population. During the 2020 vote on amendments to the Russian Constitution, the residents of Olkhonsky District ? who had been stripped of land rights and live within the Central Ecological Zone of Lake Baikal ? were the only population in all of Russia to vote against adopting the Constitution. 4.. In nature, a forest must either rot or burn. There is no third option, and only rational forest management can preserve the forest's productivity. Moreover, it seems our opponents haven?t even read the Russian Forest Code, where Article 23.5, Paragraph 3, states: ?Clearcutting shall be recognized as felling in which forests are harvested with the retention of certain trees and shrubs for forest regeneration, followed by artificial reforestation measures.? And Paragraph 4 of the same article clearly states: ?Clearcutting is only permitted on the condition that reforestation measures are planned and subsequently implemented on the specified forest plots.? In simple terms: if there is no clearcutting, no one will restore the forest. 5.. Some opponents point to potential conflicts with international environmental organizations. Unlike certain State Duma deputies, I do not have foreign bank accounts, children, or wives abroad. Therefore, I fully agree with Alexander III, who said, ?If the West criticizes us, it means we?re doing everything right.? 6.. Meanwhile, this artificial conflict between the interests of the local population and the desire of the ?greens? to ?protect? Lake Baikal ? even from its own residents, tourists, and entrepreneurs fulfilling the President?s directive to develop the tourism industry ? can be easily resolved. It is enough to introduce the following amendment to Article 11 of the Law ?On the Protection of Lake Baikal,? titled ?Specifics of the use, protection, safeguarding, and reproduction of forests in the Central Ecological Zone?: ?In the Central Ecological Zone of the Baikal Natural Territory, only logging aimed at the maintenance and development of transport and social infrastructure, as well as for meeting the essential needs of the local population, shall be permitted.? All such facilities are listed in the draft law ? and, I hope, no one opposes them. Thus, all objections raised by the numerous ?defenders? of Baikal are rendered moot. It is also worth noting that the draft law explicitly lists all specific locations and volumes of selective logging, which are many times smaller than the annual natural loss of forest due to wildfires and pest outbreaks. Unfortunately, this fact is consistently ignored by all opponents of the bill, who continue to speak of non-existent clearcuts. It should also be noted that the conclusion issued by the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation is filled with suspicion toward local residents, whose activities are allegedly aimed at large-scale clearcutting and other unlawful actions. Moreover, the document contains not a single word about protecting the rights and interests of the people living along the shores of Lake Baikal ? as if they simply do not exist. Even the law itself is titled ?On the Protection of Lake Baikal.? But the real question is: from whom is Baikal being protected? From the local population? From tourists? From members of the State Duma? It is worth mentioning that Public Chamber representative E.A. Sharoykina offered an apology and stated that she had no intention of restricting the local population?s right to a dignified life. It was also noted that any such poorly designed legal restrictions on local economic activity reduce the investment potential for tourism development on Lake Baikal ? a priority destination in Russia?s ?Five Seas and Lake Baikal? tourism project approved by the President. Let me emphasize once again: many of our problems in Russia stem from people not doing their own jobs professionally. For some reason, no one asks me how to save the Volga or Lake Ladoga. And yet, even those with no background in ecology seem to ?know? what should be done on Baikal. In the end, we must not act ?holier than the Pope? or assume that people living on the lake?s shores are somehow ?enemies of Baikal? and that its salvation depends on orders from Moscow or Murmansk. Meanwhile, this year the government adopted a resolution allowing the lake?s water level to be altered by more than two meters to suit the energy sector. This is an even bigger ?ecological bomb? for Baikal. In Mongolia, a hydropower project is underway on Baikal?s main tributary. Recent amendments to Russia?s Water Code now hold landowners legally responsible for flooding and shoreline erosion! Under this law, the Baikal Nature Reserve is already being prosecuted for shoreline erosion near its visitor center. One gets the impression that the government and parliament of Russia are not listening to the people who actually live on Baikal?s shores ? and instead are representing some unknown interests while artificially escalating the environmental situation. If this continues, local residents might have no choice but to appeal to the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, citing violations of their rights under Articles 2 and 9 of the Constitution. I sincerely hope it does not come to blocking the Trans-Siberian Railway. Ultimately, drawing from the experience of planned economy days, I propose holding a joint regional conference on the shores of Baikal, involving local party leaders and industry representatives, to discuss all aspects of Baikal?s challenges ? prioritizing the voices of people who actually live by the lake. After all, during the Soviet era, Baikal?s environmental problems were effectively addressed and people lived in comfort. Since then, dozens of industrial facilities in the Baikal basin have closed, agriculture has collapsed, the Baikal pulp and paper plant was shut down, industrial logging ceased, and pollution has drastically decreased. Yet some people ? seemingly in search of self-promotion or research grants ? keep shouting ?Baikal is dying!? and calling for the resettlement of local communities. We?ve heard that slogan ?No person ? no problem? somewhere before. In conclusion, I support the Russian Academy of Sciences? position recognizing the situation and calling for accelerated parliamentary hearings. It must also be stressed that: a.. legislation should not regulate technical forestry procedures; b.. most objections to the draft law arise from opponents misreading the Russian Forest Code, which actually addresses all the concerns raised by ?green? activists. As a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a senator, and a local resident who understands this issue better than anyone, I state with full responsibility: stop interfering in our lives ? we will preserve our home, Baikal, ourselves. And President Vladimir Putin has already supported the appeal from the Head of Buryatia, Alexei Tsydenov, calling to put an end to the debate and pass the proposed law. After all, ecology is not a science of prohibitions ? it is a science of home and how to take care of it. In closing, RAS President G.Y. Krasnikov and Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology A.A. Kozlov agreed that logging must be permitted to support both forest and human life along Baikal?s shores. Hopefully, this authoritative opinion of the Russian Academy of Sciences will put an end to the long-standing ?to cut or not to cut? debate ? in favor of the constitutional rights of the local population, who will now build roads, flood protection systems, improve their homes, defend themselves against wildfires, and live up to Russian standards ? or perhaps even better. Arnold Tulokhonov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Member of the Federation Council (2013?2017) Open letter opposing clearcutting in Baikal Forests To the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation V.V. Volodin Copies to: Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection D.N. Kobylkin First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection V.A. Fetisov Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Protection of Lake Baikal of the State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection N.R. Buduev On the Risks of Draft Law No. 387575-8 for the Preservation of Lake Baikal?s Unique Ecosystem Dear Vyacheslav Viktorovich, We are compelled once again to address you with growing concern over the fate of Lake Baikal and the Baikal Natural Territory?unique sites of Russia?s national heritage. Currently under consideration by the State Duma is Draft Law No. 387575-8, proposing amendments to Article 25-1 of the Federal Law "On the Protection of Lake Baikal" and Article 11 of the Federal Law "On Environmental Expert Review." The draft law was adopted in its first reading on July 11, 2023, and has caused significant public outcry. In the time since, numerous scientific and expert forums have voiced concern and presented well-founded arguments regarding this draft law and its environmentally harmful orientation, which poses real ecological risks and threats to Lake Baikal. It is particularly important to note that the preparation of amendments to the draft law for the second reading has, for the most part, proceeded behind closed doors, disregarding the substantiated positions of the scientific and expert community, including those of the country?s leading research institutions. In this regard, on June 23, 2025, a meeting was held at the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) under the chairmanship of RAS President G.Ya. Krasnikov, with the participation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, A.A. Kozlov, along with a number of leading scientists?experts in forestry and ecology. The meeting focused on discussing the aforementioned amendments, particularly the critically important provision of the draft law that would permit sanitary clearcutting in the Central Ecological Zone of the Baikal Natural Territory (hereinafter, CEZ BNT). It must be emphasized that the current Federal Law ?On the Protection of Lake Baikal? prohibits such clearcutting in the CEZ BNT, and the version of the amendments adopted in the first reading does not repeal this ban. The final protocol of the aforementioned RAS Presidium meeting has not yet been signed and is still under revision. It is all the more surprising, then, that the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia, without waiting for the official position of the Academy, hastily submitted the existing draft amendments to the Government Commission on Legislative Activity. On July 7, this Commission reviewed the amendments to Draft Federal Law No. 387575-8 prepared by the Ministry. There is reason to believe that these amendments will soon be considered by the relevant State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection, and then brought to the second and third readings. The proposed amendments, which would legalize sanitary clearcutting in the Central Ecological Zone of the Baikal Natural Territory (CEZ BNT), are of greatest concern to the scientific community and the broader public. The justification for lifting the ban on sanitary clearcutting raises serious doubts. Under current forest legislation, in areas where timber harvesting is prohibited, it is still permitted to do the ecological cleanup of non-merchantable wood (known as ?????? ??????????? ?????????, ??? [when dead wood, e.g., after a windfall, is piled up to be naturally decomposed on the spot ? AM]). The fundamental difference between ??? and sanitary clearcutting of dead stands is that with ???, the wood must remain on-site, whereas sanitary clearcutting allows the timber to be removed and sold commercially. There are serious grounds to believe that lifting the ban on sanitary clearcutting in forests of exceptional importance for the preservation of Lake Baikal's ecosystem will encourage the destruction of healthy forest stands?for example, by deliberate arson?so that the area can later be declared dead and the timber commercially exploited. It is no secret that in recent years, sanitary logging?including in the Baikal region?has gained a reputation as the perfect cover for illegal logging activities (https://epp.genproc.gov.ru/web/gprf/search?article=58085382; https://forestcomplex.ru/rf-protection/rubki-v-zakaznikah-kak-sanitarnye-meropriyatiya-unichtozhajut-ohranyaemye-lesa/). Logging operations (including artificial reforestation) in mountainous terrain using heavy machinery also lead to a sharp increase in soil erosion. The more sanitary clearcutting is carried out near Lake Baikal, the more clay, sand, and nutrient-rich materials will be washed into the lake and its tributaries, harming aquatic biological resources. Another potential consequence of sanitary clearcutting is a significant increase in fire risk in the forests of the CEZ BNT. Such operations would require building more roads, which would increase accessibility to these areas?and, accordingly, the likelihood of fires caused by careless human activity (as the vast majority of wildfires are caused by people). A distinctive feature of the Baikal Natural Territory is its sharply continental climate, combined with strong, specific wind patterns?partly caused by Lake Baikal itself. Under these conditions, the development and spread of forest fires largely depend on how quickly and evenly specific areas dry out and are exposed to wind. Sanitary clearcutting creates vast open spaces, which are later replaced by large areas of young, low-growing forest. These young stands do little to block wind and dry out quickly under high fire danger conditions. As a result, the risk of fires spreading over large areas increases significantly. All else being equal, this leads to more extensive wildfires and greater resulting damage. The issue of whether to lift the ban on clearcutting has been repeatedly discussed by experts at forums hosted by the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation and the Russian Academy of Sciences. The overwhelming majority of specialists participating in these discussions have firmly opposed allowing sanitary clearcutting in the Lake Baikal region. In addition to legalizing sanitary clearcutting, the proposed draft amendments raise serious concerns about the potential for clearcutting to make way for the construction of tourist infrastructure in special economic zones, which cover more than 4,000 hectares within the CEZ BNT. There is also concern over the possibility of virtually unrestricted road construction in the CEZ BNT. Experts note that the construction of linear infrastructure?especially roads?inevitably leads to fragmentation of natural systems and, as a consequence, their degradation. It should also be noted that Lake Baikal is a natural heritage site of global significance, and Russia?s obligations to preserve it arise from the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. On July 7, the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened. In the Committee?s draft decision (https://whc.unesco.org/document/221412), it is stated, among other things, that the Committee once again expresses concern about the weakening of the legal protection of Baikal at a time when its ecological condition continues to deteriorate. The Committee strongly urges the State Party to ensure and stabilize the legal status of the site to safeguard its outstanding universal value, to assess the impact of the proposed legislative changes, to provide relevant information to the World Heritage Centre, and to avoid any legislative amendments that could lead to adverse consequences. It is important to keep in mind that the highest leadership of our country regards UNESCO as an important platform for international cooperation. For example, in the Joint Statement of the Russian Federation and the People?s Republic of China on Deepening the Comprehensive Partnership and Strategic Interaction (May 16, 2024, during President Vladimir V. Putin?s visit to China), the Parties emphasized the need to further strengthen UNESCO?s capacity as a universal intergovernmental humanitarian forum, to promote a respectful and professional dialogue on this platform aimed at constructive consensus among member states, and to advance a unifying agenda (http://www.kremlin.ru/supplement/6132). In light of the above, it appears that the current version of Draft Law No. 387575-8 does not meet the goal of preserving the unique ecological system of Lake Baikal, the fulfillment of which, according to the Decree of the President of Russia dated May 7, 2024, No. 309 ?On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation for the Period up to 2030 and with a Vision to 2036,? characterizes the achievement of the national goal ?Environmental Well-being.? We kindly ask you, Vyacheslav Viktorovich, to prevent the hasty adoption of Draft Law No. 387575-8 in the form of the current proposed amendments, including refraining from bringing it to the second reading. We believe that the final version of the draft law should address the socio-economic challenges of the region while maintaining an adequate level of legal protection for the unique Baikal ecosystem. In turn, the scientific and expert community stands ready to actively participate in the further development of this draft law. Danilov-Danilyan V. I. Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Earth Sciences Department of the Russian Academy of Sciences on ?Land Water Resources,? Chairman of the Scientific-Expert Council of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation, Co-chair of the International Public Organization ?Expert Council on Protected Areas,? Scientific Director of the Institute of Water Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dgebuadze Yu. Yu. Chairman of the Russian National Committee for the UNESCO "Man and the Biosphere" Programme, Head of the Department of General Ecology and Hydrobiology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Rozhnov V. V. Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on Ecology of Biological Systems, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Chivilev A. A. Honored Geographer of the Russian Federation, Vice-President of the Russian Geographical Society, Chairman of the Permanent Environmental Commission of the Russian Geographical Society, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Lukina N. V. Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on Forests, Director of the Center for Ecology and Productivity of Forests of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences 25 July 2025 For the original text, see https://t.me/RusEcology/3181 and discussion by academician A.R. Khokhlov at https://t.me/khokhlovAR/1034 Biotic Regulation Comments Despite the many perspectives, both international and domestic, that distinguish the two letters, the core disagreement can be seen as being primarily scientific. It concerns the nature of forest stability and its relationship with the environment. In the first letter, forests are seen as inevitably destined to either rot or burn, and therefore their productivity must be sustained through human management. It is further argued that, since restoration is legally required to follow logging, the absence of logging would mean that no restoration will occur?implying the forest would remain in a degraded, burned, or decaying state. Conversely, the second letter emphasizes that clearcutting will undermine the resilience of the forest ecosystem and its environment. In particular, it argues that clearcutting increases vulnerability to large fires?not only because more roads lead to a higher human risk of fire ignition, but also because young, even-aged stands that grow on logged areas do not reduce wind speeds, thereby facilitating the spread of fires. Moreover, these stands dry out more easily than natural forests. The letter also notes that mechanized forest restoration on steep slopes will increase soil erosion and contribute to pollution of Lake Baikal. Ecosystem?s ability to regulate its moisture status declines with increasing human harvest ? Fig. 5 from Xiao et al. 2023 https://esd.copernicus.org/articles/14/1211/2023/ The second letter, therefore, implicitly supports the core idea of the biotic regulation concept?that undisturbed ecosystems stabilize both themselves and their environment and broader climate, while their disturbance leads to environmental and climatic degradation. In fact, at least three of the academicians who signed the letter are well acquainted with the biotic regulation concept, having co-authored papers on the topic, publicly expressed surprise over the ?conspiracy of silence? around the concept, or published our ideas in their journals and spread the narrative. However, even the second letter does not mention the broader role that natural forest ecosystems play in climate stabilization. This is understandable, as such a discussion would require a higher level of conceptualization and argumentation that is not easily achievable in an official letter calling for prompt measures?in this case, to prevent the hasty adoption of the law. However, strategically, bringing attention to the climate-regulating functions of natural ecosystems is vital. What this discussion reveals is that issues that can be perceived as purely academic, such as what natural ecosystems might do for climate, and how that function depends on their ?naturalness? versus anthropogenic use, are, in fact, central to making strategic decisions that will affect people?s lives and our land for generations to come. Because an old tree cut down today won?t grow back tomorrow, and its function will, in practical terms, be lost to us forever. Stop cutting and giving away land, or Baikal will rise in anger. ? Gennady Tugulov, 13th-generation shaman One might argue that, in the case of Baikal forests, this concerns a relatively small area?and that whatever happens here cannot have a global impact. In other words, even if we preserve the forests around Lake Baikal, continued widespread logging elsewhere would render their climate-stabilizing impact insignificant. However, Lake Baikal is a powerful symbol of Nature and Purity?a globally recognized gem in the necklace of the Biosphere. The way we choose to treat Lake Baikal may therefore carry far-reaching consequences for how people relate to nature more broadly. A good decision made here can set a precedent, echoing far beyond the region. That is why it is so important to foster thoughtful, respectful, and science-based discussions about what forests actually do for our climate. For instance, as key drivers of atmospheric moisture transport, the natural forests of Siberia and the Russian Far East play a crucial role in sustaining moist air circulation over China (e.g., van der Ent et al. 2010). Instead of continuing to log native forests in Russia while promoting artificial afforestation in China, why not pursue cooperation between all the regional powers to preserve natural forests and protect the integrity of moisture flows? Timber production could then be concentrated in smaller, intensively managed forest plantations?minimizing ecological and climatic damage. Plantations are said to occupy just 3% of global tree stands yet generate 33% of global timber. Why not set aside ten times more natural forest for permanent protection for every new plantation we establish? This way, we could solve both deforestation once and for all, and timber supply for the time being?until we learn how to live by exploiting forests less than we do now. Provided, of course, that the timber industry doesn?t succeed in lobbying for infinite growth under the banner of making wood the foundation of a green ?circular economy.? Turning the Earth into one vast timber plantation might seem efficient?for a moment?before it ends in irreversible collapse. Intensely managed forests in Europe are in effect tree plantations, and they are struggling with all types of disturbances. Figure source: Scherpenhuijzen et al. 2025. Notably, in France, Spain and Portugal harvesting is most intense. When reading about ?wildfires? in Spain or Portugal, remember that these affect heavily exploited, ecologically devastated vegetation deprived of the capacity to regulate moisture. On the contrary, native forests in Portugal, however small, could stop even intense fires. We don?t call an industrial chicken farm an ?ecosystem,? so let?s not deceive ourselves by calling modern, heavily harvested tree stands ?forests.? If we choose now to stop cutting down multicentennial trees for toilet paper or ?sustainable? packaging (see ?Trees might be green?but paper isn?t? by Rachel Donald), future generations?if able to look back from their ecologically wiser world?may regard us with gratitude and applaud our civilizational committment. PS: Consideration of the law by the Duma has apparently been postponed. According to the telegram channel ?Ecology of Russia?, the law has disappeared from the Duma?s timetable. A guest post by Andrei Nefiodov Subscribe You're currently a free subscriber to Biotic Regulation and Biotic Pump. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. Upgrade to paid Like Comment Restack ? 2025 Anastassia Makarieva 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe -- ?? ???????? ??? ?????????, ????????? ????????? ?? ?????? "???????????? ????????? ?? ?????? ???????? ??????????? ???? ? ?? ????????". 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This programme forms the operational backbone of the newly launched Brazilian COP 30 Action Agenda that brings existing efforts into sharper focus around 30 shared objectives (grouped into six core ?axes?) aligned with the first Global Stocktake - the UN?s official ?report card? on climate progress. Each objective is supported by Activation Groups, made up of initiatives already working in that space. These groups are responsible for identifying barriers; coordinating delivery efforts; sharing practical solutions; and reporting progress. To ensure local breakthroughs become global solutions, each Activation Group will contribute to a ?Granary of Solutions? ? a collection of proven approaches that others can adopt or adapt. Organisations and initiatives currently contributing to the shared objectives are encouraged to register through the UNFCCC Global Climate Action Portal and explore opportunities to participate in relevant Activation Groups. Progress will be shared throughout the year and reviewed at COP 30 in Bel?m, supporting a more coherent, accountable and durable approach to climate action. The work programme not only guides delivery in the leadup to COP 30, it also serves as a springboard for a broader consultative process that was launched on 17 July to help guide the next five years of the Global Climate Action Agenda. Parties to the UNFCCC and non-State actors are encouraged to submit their views by 18 August. More information including a set of guiding questions is available on the UNFCCC website and in the Champions? letter from 17 July 2025. Climate Week 2: Strengthening Regional Action and Global Impact The second Climate Week of the year (CW2) will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 1 to 6 September. It will focus on strengthening regional and global cooperation on climate action, with a spotlight on local priorities and practical solutions. Implementation Forum ? 3?4 September: A key feature of CW2 is the Implementation Forum, held on 3?4 September. This two-day event will include a range of activities, including: a.. High-level sessions hosted by the COP 30 Presidency. b.. Thematic Implementation Labs focused on forests, agriculture, sustainable cities, energy transition and access, and carbon markets. c.. Roundtables for businesses and subnationals. d.. Sessions on climate finance and other topics. All registered CW2 participants are welcome to attend the Implementation Forum, subject to venue capacity. Please note that participation is in-person only; virtual attendance will not be available. To express your interest in participating in the Implementation Forum, click here. For more information and the full programme, visit the Implementation Forum event page. The 2025 Climate Weeks, scheduled for 2025 convened by the UN Climate Change secretariat, are strategically aligned with the intergovernmental processes under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. These gatherings serve as critical platforms for translating global climate commitments into concrete, on-the-ground action. An overview of the sessions and a detailed preliminary programme are available on the UNFCCC website. A Critical Season for Climate Solutions Across the world, recent climate meetings are setting the stage for a critical year ahead. Amid record heat and rising urgency, policymakers, businesses, and civil society are converging to pivot from pledges to action. With just four months until COP 30, the latest climate meetings are setting the tone for a decisive second half of the year. This edition covers key areas of renewed climate momentum, including finance, standards-setting, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and regenerative agriculture. In the past few weeks, climate leaders gathered at the UN Bonn sessions and London Climate Action Week to urge faster action to close the widening gap between climate commitments and implementation. Climate High-Level Champions Dan Ioschpe and Nigar Arpadarai at London Climate Action Week?s Derisking Summit. The incoming COP Presidency also unveiled a unified Global Climate Action Agenda, reaffirming its commitment to implementing the outcome of the first Global Stocktake - the first comprehensive review of progress under the Paris Agreement. Echoing this call for delivery, the Climate High-Level Champions, Nigar Arpadarai and Dan Ioschpe, underscored that promises must now translate into practice. ?What we need now is pace with purpose, urgency with alignment and the capacity to reach the finish line together and in time,? said Nigar Arpadarai and Dan Ioschpe, COP 29 and COP 30 Climate High-Level Champions. Adaptation and Resilience is at the center of the COP 30 Action Agenda Governments and non-State actors are increasingly recognising that accelerating climate adaptation offers not only protection - but also significant benefits for people, nature and the economy - beyond the goal of cutting emissions. A new Climate Champions publication, ?Recognising Enabling Conditions for Adaptation and Resilience,? sets out a path to scaling adaptation, drawing on lessons from the Race to Resilience campaign and the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda. The report identifies five enablers of resilience: Knowledge and Capacity Building; Finance; Markets; and Governance; as well as two crosscutting enablers: Partnerships and Collaboration; and Equity and Inclusive Participation. Drawing on the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, which sets measurable sectoral targets to close the USD 366 billion adaptation finance gap by 2030. It highlights solutions, such as early warning systems, mangrove restoration, and community-led water security programmes that often lack consistent policy and funding. Private sector engagement on adaptation and resilience is gaining real momentum, with COP 30 set to highlight the urgent need to scale business-led action and finance. While more companies now recognize the material risks posed by climate change, many still struggle to move from awareness to concrete investment. ? Encouragingly, momentum is building to integrate risk reduction into core business strategy?supported by tools like the WBCSD?Sharm Adaptation Agenda report, which provides a practical framework for corporate adaptation planning. This was reflected during a London Climate Action Week roundtable, hosted by Dan Ioschpe with over 20 business leaders, where participants identified clear opportunities to accelerate private sector adaptation, surfacing readiness to address barriers to investment, including data gaps, limited incentives, and inadequate finance tools. The first ever London Climate Resilience Summit, also held during the week, gathered Heads of State, senior Ministers, finance and business leaders, and civil society to explore how to supercharge effective finance for climate resilience. Sheela Patel, Global Ambassador to the Champions and COP 30 President-Designate Ambassador Andr? Aranha Corr?a do Lago emphasised the critical need to mobilise finance for climate resilience that reaches those on the frontlines, especially communities in informal settlements. Small and Medium Enterprises: the missing driver The Champions are spotlighting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for 90% of employment and 40% of GDP globally. SMEs have the potential to unlock a USD 789 billion green finance market, but almost half cite access to capital as their top barrier. Launched at London Climate Action Week, the new SME Finance Sprint has been designed to mobilise banks, lenders, and corporates to close the finance gap in emerging economies. It also calls on large companies to green their supply chains by investing in SME innovation. Find out more about London Climate Action Week here. Inside the Revised SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard with CEO David Kennedy As companies face increasing pressure to deliver on climate commitments, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is in the process of finalizing a revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard, shifting the focus from target setting to implementation. The SBTi, the world?s most widely used framework for validating corporate climate targets, was established to help companies align their decarbonisation plans with the goals of the Paris Agreement. For thousands of companies worldwide, having an SBTi-validated target signals to investors, customers, and regulators that their plans to cut emissions are not just promises, but measurable commitments grounded in science. The SBTi?s CEO, David Kennedy, provides an exclusive insight into the growth of SBTi-validated targets, as well as how Version 2 of the Standard - which is expected to be ready for use by early 2026 - will tackle challenges like how and when to use carbon credits, as well as consistent, transparent emissions accounting. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What trends are you seeing in terms of corporate net zero target-setting? ?We?re seeing sustained growth in the quantity of net zero targets. Over 11,000 companies now either have validated targets or commitments to set them with the SBTi. In 2024, the number of companies with validated net zero companies more than doubled, and in just the first five months of this year, we?re already 30% ahead of where we were at the same point in 2024. We continue to see strong demand from the U.S., UK, and Europe, but also growing engagement in Asia. More companies are recognizing the need to prepare for a carbon-constrained future and the benefits of getting ahead of that challenge. On the quality of commitments, more and more companies are coming to us with a solid understanding of their carbon footprint, which is the foundation for setting credible, science-based targets. Our Corporate Net-Zero Standard requires companies to align their decarbonisation pathways with limiting warming to 1.5?C. For example, that means committing to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 42% by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline. The Corporate Net-Zero Standard is now entering a second phase. What prompted this revision? The first version of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard was designed for the first phase of the net zero transition. It took a climate objective and translated it into a global pathway to curtail emissions, and secured commitments and then targets to deliver emissions cuts. Now, the broader climate action ecosystem is in the implementation phase. That?s reflected in the second version of the Standard, which has already been shaped by extensive consultation and active engagement from a wide range of organizations and businesses, and is now entering pilot testing. What are the most important changes companies need to know about? Key changes currently proposed in the draft version of the Standard include splitting Scope 1 and Scope 2, recognising the distinct challenges they pose. We?re also proposing an action-based approach to Scope 2, where companies set targets to reduce location-based emissions, and either reduce market-based emissions or set a zero-carbon electricity target, which means committing zero-carbon electricity by 2040 at the latest by investing directly in renewable generation, entering power purchase agreements, or procuring certified green power. There?s also a stronger link to transition planning, as companies increasingly publish and execute detailed plans for how they will deliver their targets. For Scope 3, the draft?s focus is on companies driving net zero alignment in their supply chains, especially with key suppliers. We?ve also set out options for consideration around using high-integrity carbon credits, but with a clear message: these can never be a substitute for reducing your own emissions. Carbon dioxide removals (CDR) can be a useful complement to emissions reductions, but it?s vital that this does not dilute efforts to reduce emissions profiles. How is SBTi addressing concerns about over-reliance on carbon removals? I want to be clear: some decarbonisation frameworks allow companies to trade off emission reductions with buying more credits. That is not the SBTi?s approach. Reducing your own emissions remains non-negotiable. That?s true of version one of the Standard and will remain true in version two. However, to meet global climate goals, we also need to scale up large-scale removals - 10 gigatons annually over time - in addition to all of the stretch ambition to slash carbon footprints. So there is a role for high-integrity removals within a science-based approach, as a complementary measure. In our consultation, we presented options for recognising these levels of removals, and we?re now reviewing feedback and undertaking pilot testing before deciding how best to move forward. Do we need to separate targets for emissions reductions and for removals, to help clarify the role each plays in company net zero pathways? Yes. In the consultation, we made it clear that companies must have targets to reduce their own emissions, with no trade-offs. We also acknowledged that high-integrity removals could have a complementary role, but exactly how we recognise that is still under consideration. We?ll share more in the next draft of the Standard. How would you describe corporate attitudes to the climate challenge? The corporate net zero transition isn?t about companies doing the right thing for the sake of it. Ultimately, it?s about the business case. Despite the weakening of top-level climate leadership in certain key markets the international climate agreement has sustained momentum and still covers more than three quarters of global emissions. National and regional policies, incentives and regulations are also already in place - and only getting stronger. All of this points in one direction: we are going to be living in a carbon-constrained world. And smart companies across every geography and sector - aviation, shipping, banking, retail, energy, infrastructure - need to be and are planning for it. They understand that they?re already facing transition risk. If they don?t act, they will simply not remain competitive. The SBTi is playing a central role in helping businesses translate transition risk into concrete action that will protect their competitiveness now and in the years ahead.? SBTi is one of 26 Partners in the Race to Zero, which along with 33 Accelerators, collectively unite more than 16,200 members ? the world?s largest alliance working to halve global emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement, with transparent action plans and near-term targets. This is an excerpt of the full article which is available here. Innovators Gather in Riyadh to Transform Water-Scarce Farming Goumbook, partners and advisers of the MENA Regional Regenerative Agriculture Summit. (Credit: Goumbook). The MENA and Turkey (MENAT) region, with its vast arid and semi-arid lands, has a long history of adapting to water scarcity, drought, and soil degradation that threaten ecosystems and food security. This heritage positions MENAT to lead in advancing climate-resilient farming. In May, the MENAT Regional Regenerative Agriculture Summit took place in Riyadh, organized by UAE-based social enterprise, Goumbook. The Summit celebrated the top 20 solutions from the MENAT Regenerative Agriculture Venture Building Programme, launched in partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank, HSBC Bank Middle East, and supported by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food and the Climate Champions Team. The programme drew over 660 applications from innovators across 65 countries, and three winning solutions, from companies based in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, were selected for funding and incubation support. Race to Resilience update: Two New Partners and One City join the Race to Resilience New partners are joining the Race to Resilience, building fresh momentum to the campaign for climate resilience. Among them is TECHO (pronounced teh-choh), a youth-led non-profit organization working across 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to create a just society through building resilient informal settlements. In the US, Ecosphere Restoration Institute, based in Florida, has restored over 400 acres of critical habitats, and enhanced more than 3,200 acres through public-private partnerships. In Taiwan province of China, the City of Taoyuan - with a population of more than 2.2 million people - has joined more than 90 cities in the Cities Race to Resilience. Taoyuan is committed to strengthening resilience and improving the well-being of citizens by integrating adaptation measures across buildings, digital infrastructure, nature-based solutions, food systems and citizen engagement. ORRAA Unveils AI-Driven Blue Finance Platform Credit: Salesforce and ORRAA In a bold step toward scaling climate resilience and nature-based solutions for the ocean, Race to Resilience partner, the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) unveiled the ?Octopus Platform? recently in Monaco, ahead of the UN Ocean Conference. This first-of-its-kind digital tool uses advanced AI-powered matching - developed in partnership with Salesforce?s Agentforce - to connect regenerative and sustainable blue economy projects with global investors. As part of ORRAA?s broader Sea Change Impact and Financing Facility (SCIFF), the platform aims to mobilize over USD 1 billion in private investment by 2030, prioritizing projects in developing countries. Backed by AXA and a consortium of scientific and innovation partners, the Octopus Platform is set to transform fragmented blue finance into a coordinated and scalable system, unlocking critical funding for community resilience and ocean-positive action. Cooling Indonesia?s Heat-Trapped Homes Homeowner Uang at Ciasem, Jawa Barat. Credit - Build Change Across Indonesia, poorly insulated and ventilated homes routinely trap dangerous heat, particularly in low-income neighborhoods where materials are often substandard. For many households, especially those led by women - staying cool is essential for protecting health, sustaining livelihoods and coping with an increasingly volatile climate. In response, Race to Resilience partner, Build Change, a social innovator focused on resilient housing and a Race to Resilience partner, is collaborating with KOMIDA, one of Indonesia?s largest microfinance institutions, to help women living on less than USD 5 per day make targeted improvements that reduce heat in their homes without incurring unmanageable debt. Supported by a USD 460,000 investment from the Global Innovation Fund, the project is developing low-cost, adaptable solutions tailored to informal or substandard housing. Alongside these measures, KOMIDA is launching Incremental Climate Adaptation Loans - purpose-built financing designed specifically to help low-income borrowers fund climate-related home upgrades rather than relying on generic credit. Find more about this solution story here Race to Zero Update: Race to Zero Progress Report: Momentum Grows, Regulation Needed The Race to Zero campaign has mobilized more than 15,700 members across 150 countries, making it the world?s largest coalition of non-state actors committed to halving global emissions by 2030. Momentum is building across every region and sector, for example: a.. Asia-Pacific includes more than 2,000 members - including from major economies like India, China, Japan, and the UAE. b.. Six of the eight newest Race to Zero Accelerators that help onboard members are from developing countries, ensuring the transition is inclusive and regionally grounded. c.. In countries such as India, Mexico, and Australia, subnational actors are setting net zero targets ahead of their national governments. Last year alone, they invested USD 140 billion in climate action projects. According to the Climate High-Level Champions: ?As Race to Zero enters its next phase, its focus will deepen: even more effort will be made to strengthen collaboration and implementation and help members move from commitment to credible delivery. The campaign will continue to offer a platform for those driving progress and advocating for ambitious climate policy to turn momentum into lasting, measurable change.? Read the progress report here. Join Our WhatsApp Broadcast Channel ? The Champions have set up a WhatsApp Broadcast channel where they?ll be sharing our latest content and news. If you work with stakeholders, partners, or contacts who care about getting their stories out there, please share the link with them. In case you missed it a.. UN Climate Change is calling for registrations for Cooperative Climate Initiatives (CCIs) to join the NAZCA portal (also known as GCAP). CCIs are voluntary efforts undertaken jointly by multiple stakeholders, working together to support the goals of the Paris Agreement. This is an opportunity for CCIs to enhance transparency, gain visibility, connect with others, and amplify their impact. Review the criteria and express your interest here. b.. Open call for submissions ? UNFCCC-mandated event on Waste Sector Mitigation: The co-chairs of the Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP) invite Parties and non-State actors to submit inputs for the upcoming sixth global dialogue, to be held on 5 September during UNFCCC Climate Week 2, in Addis Ababa. This dialogue will focus on enabling mitigation solutions in the waste sector, including through circular economy approaches. Submissions may cover opportunities, best practices, actionable solutions, challenges, and barriers relevant to the topic. Submissions are encouraged by 30 July but will be accepted no later than 8 August. For details on how to submit, please visit the MWP web page. c.. Paris +10: Celebrating and Doubling Down for the Next Decade: To mark ten years since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, the governments of France and Brazil, together with the UN Climate Change secretariat, have launched a special ?Paris +10? commemorative logo for public use. Organizers of climate-related events in the lead-up to or during COP 30 are invited to apply to use the logo, provided their event meets the eligibility criteria outlined here. d.. In a speech delivered on 22 July, the UN Secretary-General shared a hopeful story amid the ongoing climate devastation and turmoil: the rise of a new energy era. He presented a compelling and evidence-backed case for why a just transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy is inevitable ? and outlined the far-reaching benefits it will bring for people and economies. Read the special technical report here. e.. The latest cost analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that renewables continued to represent the most cost-competitive source of new electricity generation in 2024. Read the full report here. Mark Your Calendar a.. UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktaking Moment, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 - 30 July. b.. ASEAN Urban Sustainability Week, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 10 - 15 August. c.. Rio Climate Action Week, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 23 - 29 August. d.. World Water Week 2025, Stockholm, Sweden, 24 - 28 August. e.. UNFCCC Climate Week 2 in Addis Ababa, 1 - 6 September, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. f.. New York Climate Week, New York City, USA, 21 - 28 September. g.. World Biodiversity Conference, London, UK, 25 September. h.. Bangkok Climate Action Week, Bangkok, Thailand, 28 September - 4 October. i.. Baku Climate Action Week, Baku, Azerbaijan, 29 September - 3 October. j.. UN Forum of Mayors, Geneva, Switzerland, 6 - 7 October. k.. 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Amazon Is Allegedly Using AI to Illegally Discriminate Against Disabled Employees Sign Now The dystopian version of AI is apparently in place at Amazon. Disabled workers in corporate settings are alleging that the company is using AI processes as a way to discriminate against them. This is in violation of federal law under both the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the National Labor Relations Act. For example, the company has been pushing strict "return-to-office" policies, after a period of increased work-from-home flexibility following COVID. But for disabled workers, some are unable to return to the office, for a wide variety of reasons. Apparently, even when they have medical recommendations or serious accessibility concerns, Amazon's AI programs are automatically denying their requests for reasonable accommodations. That leaves them with limited options ? and sometimes facing unemployment. On top of that, Amazon has allegedly been suppressing dissent or discussion about this problem among its employees. When workers began reviewing the importance of organizing in order to safeguard their federally-protected ADA rights, Amazon apparently swooped in and interrupted those messages. Sometimes it fired the people involved in these discussions, and sometimes it deleted their messages outright on Slack groups. According to an internal employee poll, approximately 93% of disabled respondents said the company's current policies had been personally damaging to them. More than 200 disabled employees signed onto a letter urging Amazon executives to bring the company back in line with disability laws and labor laws. U.S. agencies must investigate and punish Amazon for violating federal laws regarding labor rights and disability rights! Sign the petition! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Demand an investigation into Amazon's discriminatory ? and deeply illegal ? labor practices. Sign the petition. Sign Now -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 24 ???. 2025??. ? 10:17 Subject: AI is apparently helping Amazon violate disability labor rights laws -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Sat Jul 26 14:42:54 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:42:54 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] The UN must act before more families are poisoned by PFAS Message-ID: Demand a global ban on PFAS before more lives are ruined. These Chemicals Poisoned Entire Towns in Europe. The UN Must Ban Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' Now! Sign Now In recent years, an alarming trend has been popping up across Europe ? alarming levels of toxic chemicals have been found in the water that people drink, bathe in, and give to their children. The chemicals are PFAS ? also known as 'forever chemicals' because they never break down. Once they're in your body, they stay there?forever. In one town in Sweden, even young children have dangerous levels of PFAS in their blood. Another town in France has had to ban tap water altogether. PFAS are linked to cancer, infertility, immune dysfunction, and more. And while there is an effort to phase out the PFAS-riddled firefighting foam at the center of the crises in France and Sweden, these chemicals are everywhere. From non-stick pans to waterproof jackets to food wrappers and electronics. They're also polluting ecosystems and having tragic effects on wildlife across the globe. 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In fact, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, more than 47,000 species currently face the threat of extinction, including a quarter of all mammals and freshwater fish, a third of tree species, four in ten amphibian species, and nearly half of all reef-building corals. But beyond that parade of horribles, that litany of gloom and doom, is a bit of good news: the continuing discovery of previously unknown species by dedicated researchers who love the living world. These discoveries are often made by nature-loving obsessives, whose dedication, patience, and persistence can be hard to understand. I call them Finders. ?When we look at scientists, they have this intrinsic passion or curiosity for a particular subject, and it was not crushed out of them,? clinical psychologist Edward Hoffman, an adjunct faculty member at Yeshiva University and my longtime friend, told me when I asked him what drives Finders. That passion ?was nurtured and encouraged by parents and teachers and mentors,? explained Hoffman, who is a leading researcher in positive psychology. ?We know people who are highly creative in the sciences tend to be optimistic; they tend to enjoy challenges and solving problems. They tend to have a need for novelty. They get bored quickly if this passion is not fed in their lives.? How long can that depth of passion, that excitement, that thrill of the quest last? READ MORE Photo courtesy of Rob Gandola. Let?s grow the movement! Share this email with an environmentally-conscious friend or colleague (or copy this easy signup link). SUGGESTED BROWSING A Better Foodway In America?s Broiler Belt ? which stretches from eastern Texas, through Arkansas, and into the Southeastern states before extending north to Maryland and Delaware ? some farmers are getting tired of being trapped in a system that prioritizes profits above all else. 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Thank you for joining the fight for climate justice. Explainer What is red?tagging, and how does it harm climate action? Sviatoslav, I wanted to share something deeply concerning: red?tagging, the false branding of peaceful climate and land defenders as communists, terrorists or subversives. This tactic is not just online aggression, it can lead to real-world dangers, including threats, arrest, or even extrajudicial violence. The term is most commonly used in the Philippines, but the threat it represents extends far beyond. What you need to know: 1. It?s both online and offline Activists are being publicly labelled as communists or terrorists with little to no evidence. These damaging accusations often start online but spill into the streets, jeopardising personal safety and branding their work as criminal or subversive. 2. It targets environmental defenders Those protecting forests, waterways, and Indigenous lands, like activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, have faced abduction attempts and were coerced into false confessions alleging terrorist links. 3. Climate activism is under attack Red?tagging isn?t just a personal attack, it?s a strategy to prevent climate action by delegitimising those who resist polluting industries, mining, and deforestation. 4. Tech giants are choosing to look away Platforms like Meta and X have reduced safety staff and relaxed moderation policies, which has allowed disinformation, including red?tagging, to thrive. Why this matters: When activists are silenced or threatened, the entire fight against climate change is weakened. Indigenous communities, who are on the frontlines protecting biodiversity, are being silenced. When they can?t speak freely, the planet suffers too. Read the full explainer - What is red?tagging, and how does it harm climate action? Read More Thank you for standing with land and environmental defenders. Together, we can shine a spotlight on disinformation and protect those courageously protecting our future. Kieran, Global Witness -- ?? ???????? ??? ?????????, ????????? ????????? ?? ?????? "???????????? ????????? ?? ?????? ???????? ??????????? ???? ? ?? ????????". ??: Svet Zabelin Date: ??, 27 ???. 2025??. ? 11:48 Subject: Fwd: What is red?tagging, and how does it harm climate action? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Right now, Bayer (Monsanto) faces approximately 67,000 lawsuits over the deadly health effects of their products, like glyphosate-based RoundUp. Meanwhile, around 6,000 similar lawsuits have also been filed against Syngenta. Corporations have already successfully convinced lawmakers in two U.S. states to grant them "liability shields" so that residents cannot seek justice. And what they've done in Georgia and North Dakota, they want to do in the rest of the country. We cannot let that happen. Luckily, Senator Corey Booker has introduced new federal legislation that would "ensure that pesticide manufacturers can be held responsible for the harm caused by their toxic products." We need this law in order to protect everyday people from greedy, profit-bloated, toxin-spewing corporations! Sign the petition to demand that U.S. lawmakers pass the Pesticide Injury Accountability Act! Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. 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From: CAN EECCA Date: ??, 29 ???. 2025??. ? 19:30 Subject: ? CAN EECCA Newsletter: Water Crisis, Extreme Heat, and UN Declarations Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA -------------------------------------------------- Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link -------------------------------------------------- Dear subscribers, Coastal development, large-scale projects without impact assessments, polluted rivers, wildfires, and a lack of transparency ? all of these point not only to climate change, but also to systemic failures in natural resource management. In this issue: the Bonn climate talks, the Roghun Dam, and a locust invasion. We explore where decisions are made behind closed doors, and where inaction is already taking a toll on ecosystems. New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue. We?re always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories ? don?t hesitate to get in touch. Sincerely, The CAN EECCA Team -------------------------------------------------- News from the EECCA Region What was discussed at the Bonn climate talks ? and why it matters for EECCA Key climate negotiations took place in June in Bonn to shape the COP30 agenda in Brazil. For the EECCA countries, this was a crucial chance to make their voices heard amid a serious shortfall in climate financing. Representatives of the CAN EECCA network attended the talks and shared their impressions. Ukraine: How climate, war, and abandoned land created perfect conditions for a locust invasion Locusts are rapidly multiplying on the dried lands of the Kakhovka Reservoir, and farmers are warning of potentially catastrophic crop losses. Kyrgyzstan: Vertical Greening Contest Announced in Bishkek CAN EECCA network member "MoveGreen" together with the Bishkek City Hall, supported by the UN Environment Programme and international agency Bread for the World, has launched a competition among residential buildings in Bishkek to green their fa?ades with vertical landscaping. Earth Overshoot Day has arrived again On July 24, 2025, the world once again marked Earth Overshoot Day ? a stark reminder that humanity has used up all the renewable natural resources the planet can regenerate in a year and is now living on ecological credit. Georgia launches program to restore Red List noble deer population Initiated by the National Wildlife Agency under the "National Species Recovery Plan", the program opened a 60-hectare deer breeding farm in Algeti National Park. Kazakhstan: River in central Aktobe turns into swamp The canal is overgrown with algae and reeds, and emits a foul smell. 15 million tenge was allocated from the city budget for cleanup. Experts say the issue is worsened by extreme heat. Germany to continue supporting Moldova in environmental protection Germany is a key partner of Moldova, as evidenced by tangible actions: projects to improve energy efficiency in schools, waste management, and water and sanitation systems are underway thanks to German support. Armenia?s Environment Minister: Mountain ecosystems are most vulnerable to climate change The minister highlighted the 2022?2026 climate adaptation plan and outlined steps including water-saving technologies, water management reforms, and infrastructure to reduce water loss. Sea Breeze Uzbekistan project to undergo public consultation Mid-July reports of construction near Charvak Reservoir sparked public backlash. Activists voiced concern over restricted water access, strain on infrastructure, environmental risks, and lack of transparency. Azerbaijan: 83 fires near forests and natural areas since start of the year Hot and dry weather has sharply increased fire risk in green zones. Studies show human activity remains the main cause of forest fires. Potential threats from Roghun Dam to Central Asia?s ecosystems Changes to the Vakhsh River?s flow during the dam's construction and reservoir filling could significantly reduce water flow into the Amu Darya, harming downstream ecosystems, agriculture, and water supply. -------------------------------------------------- World Climate and Energy News UN Chief: ?We are at the dawn of a new energy era? According to the UN Secretary-General, $2 trillion was invested in clean energy last year ? $800 billion more than in fossil fuels, and nearly 70 percent more than a decade ago. 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Sign the petition Sharks have ruled the oceans for over 400 million years, but now a brutal online trade is pushing them to the brink of extinction ? their jaws carved out and sold as trophies on Amazon. A recent study found that nearly 2/3rds of wildlife products offered online are from sharks ? and 73% of those came from endangered shark species! But some platforms like eBay have recently revised their policies, which has led to fewer shark trophy listings. So we know it?s possible! Let?s call on Amazon to follow suit and ban any shark product from their platforms ? join our call: Amazon: Stop selling shark products - update your policies now! Over the past 50 years, more than half of all sharks and rays have disappeared due to overfishing, bycatch, poaching and habitat loss. Three-quarters (75%) of sharks and rays are now threatened with extinction. Most sharks play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as predators and apex predators. When they disappear, complex food webs fall apart like a house of cards, threatening the health of our oceans and, as a consequence, our climate. Wildlife product trade, especially online, has been booming and adding to the tremendous pressure on sharks. Most online sellers have policies on wildlife trade in place, but many are still too weak or not transparent enough, acting more as greenwashing for the platforms than actual wildlife protection. The good news is that some online sellers like eBay have recently updated their shark product policies, which has already led to a significant reduction in shark product listings. The bad news is that researchers assume the products have just moved to other platforms like Amazon or Etsy with weaker policies. But if we make *all* online platforms update and commit to strict shark protection policies, it could eventually lead to no more shark products sold online, and take some of the pressure off these highly endangered animals. Let?s call on Amazon and other online sellers to follow eBay?s example now! Amazon: Protect the sharks - update your policies now! *It's International Shark Month!* Thanks to efforts by scientists, conservationists and influencers the sharks? reputation has shifted ? away from the ?Jaws?-fueled image of a brainless monster towards that of a sentient, intelligent being. And our community has taken action on so many shark issues, from stopping the shark fin trade to ending the slaughtering of sharks to make squalene for the cosmetics industry. Let?s do it again and help protect all the sharks. Sign the petition Thanks for all that you do, Rosa and the team at Ek? More information: Endangered shark trophies dominate the online wildlife trade, study finds Mongabay. 11 June, 2025 Shark and ray populations have halved since 1970 and overfishing is to blame Euronews. 06 December, 2023 CUriosity: Are sharks really as scary as their reputation? 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If we flood them with public pressure, we can shut the door on octopus factory farming before it opens?and spark a global turning point. Sign and share now to pass this historic octopus farm ban Octopuses are some of the most extraordinary creatures on Earth, capable of feeling pain, solving puzzles, even recognising people. Keeping them in tanks is torture, plain and simple. And it?s also an environmental disaster in the making. Octopus farms guzzle wild fish from the ocean and could emit more CO? than many land-based meat operations. That?s why what happens in New Jersey matters. If this ban passes, it could set off a ripple effect in states like New York and North Carolina?and even shape the outcome in Spain, where similar legislation is already on the table. What?s even more groundbreaking about this specific bill is that it would also outlaw the sale, possession, and transport of farmed octopus. That?s a direct economic blow to an industry desperate to expand. And here?s the thing: we know this strategy works, because we have done it before. When California debated a similar ban last year, our global outcry helped push it over the finish line. Now, we need that same pressure in New Jersey, before the seafood lobby kills the bill in committee. A vote could happen any day, so we need to act fast. Add your name now to stop cruel octopus factory farming?before it spreads Ban Octopus Factory Farming Thanks for all that you do, Deborah and the team at Ek? More information: Exposing the Environmental Risks of Octopus Farming Euro Group for Animals Lawmakers mull measure to ban octopus farming in New Jersey: New Jersey Monitor, 23 May, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ek? is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. 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It?s a massive win for Bayer, and the cashed-up corporate lobbyists behind this Duplomb Law, which also makes it easier for them to slip through more dangerous laws like this one that undermine democratic rights, weaken public health protections, and erase environmental laws. But there?s a way to stop it! Our partners have launched a legal challenge at France?s constitutional court, and time is running out to help them win. On August 7, the court will decide the fate of this law ? and bees. If enough of us rush a donation, we can give this fight the influx of cash and public support it needs and turn this into a victory for bees, people, and the planet. It?s our best shot, Vladimir ? can you chip in for an emergency campaign to save the bees? I'll donate $3 I'll donate $4 I'll donate $5 I'll donate $9 I'll donate another amount France?s new law is a nightmare for bees, people and the environment. These pesticides, called neonicotinoids, are scientifically proven to devastate bee populations. Just one seed coated in these chemicals can poison an entire colony. And the damage doesn?t end with bees. They seep into soil, rivers, and even our food. But despite all the public outcry, and a petition on the government?s own website with more than *two million* signatures calling for the law to be repealed, French politicians are moving ahead with it. It's a slap in the face to everyone who fought for years to get these poisons banned. If this law prevails, other countries could pass similar laws ? and we can say goodbye to Europe?s historic ban on bee-killing pesticides. And that?s not all. This law scraps independent safety reviews, reduces public oversight, weakens judicial review, and violates France?s Environmental Charter. It gives Bayer and corporate giants more power to push through other dangerous laws. Thankfully, our partners have filed a brilliant legal challenge ? and we already have millions of voices behind us. All we need now is enough cash to fund this fight to the very end. We have just 7 days to give it everything we can ? will you rush a donation to save the bees? I'll donate $3 I'll donate $4 I'll donate $5 I'll donate $9 I'll donate another amount Your donation will help power Ek? and our campaigns worldwide fighting for people and the planet. Thanks for all that you do, Yasmin and the Ek? team -------------------------------------------------------------------- More information: Grassroots campaign against controversial French pesticide bill gathers momentum RFI 28 July 2025 The Bee-Killing Bill? France?s Loi Duplomb Sparks Nationwide Uproar Over Pesticide Comeback Scarlet Red Magazine 20 July 2025 French parliament passes controversial Duplomb law amid environmental backlash Euractiv 09 July 2025 What comes next for French anti-pesticide petition signed by over a million? Le Monde 21 July 2025 Ek? is a worldwide movement of people like you, working together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new, sustainable path for our global economy. . From: Ban Pesticides Now, Ek? Date: ??, 31 ???. 2025??. ? 10:01 Subject: URGENT: Verdict in 7 days -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecology at iephb.nw.ru Thu Jul 31 16:35:58 2025 From: ecology at iephb.nw.ru (ecology) Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:35:58 +0400 Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Now criminalized in the US: mental health conditions, substance use, and homelessness Message-ID: 60 million people in the U.S. who have had mental health struggles could be criminalized. This U.S. Executive Order Turned Mental Illness Into a Crime, Complete with Data Collection and Forced Institutionalization Sign Now 60 million people in the U.S. struggled with their mental health according to data from 2022, seeking counseling or other treatment. That's approximately 18% of the country's population. Now all 60 million are at risk because last week, Trump signed an executive order that effectively made it a crime to have a mental illness, struggle with substance use, or be unhoused. And the punishment for those supposed crimes could be both forced institutionalization without consent, and loss of privacy rights over their own sensitive health data. The executive order would give Attorney General Pam Bondi the authority to demand that non-profits hand over individuals' sensitive, private health data ? and even demand that they share this data with law enforcement agencies such as police or ICE. The order also cuts funding for evidence-based programs that help people who are struggling, such as harm-reduction and housing initiatives. And it comes in the wake of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, which cut $1 trillion in Medicaid, leading to the closure of free health clinics, food banks, and homeless shelters, especially in rural areas. So at the same time that Congress has been cutting helpful resources, Trump is attempting to reroute that money towards criminalization and forced institutionalization. Experts and non-profits are already sounding the alarm about how this executive order could be laying the groundwork to criminalize and round up other groups of people too ? such as trans folks or their parents. How much worse will this get? Who else will be impacted next? How much will this escalate and intensify? U.S. states should stand up to this deeply disturbing power grab and dehumanization of everyday Americans. They must not allow these forced institutionalizations, this criminalization, or surveillance and data collection. Sign the petition to demand that each U.S. state refuse to comply with this harrowing executive order. Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. People need to be helped and supported ? not criminalized or spied on as their health data is scraped up for government databases. Sign the petition. Sign Now ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care2.com, Inc. 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394 San Jose, CA 95117 https://www.care2.com From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts Date: ??, 31 ???. 2025??. ? 11:19 Subject: Now criminalized in the US: mental health conditions, substance use, and homelessness -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: