RT @UNEP: The second part of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution #INC5 starts today in Geneva.

Negotiators from around the world are gathering in Geneva to work toward a #PlasticsTreaty to end plastic pollution.

Watch the opening plenary live: https://t.co/ALBmzk6Zgb

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A powerful supercell thunderstorm dropped large hail in the Eastern Plains of Colorado last night.

This time lapse shows the impressive cloud tops as the storm develops. https://t.co/VA7BLCA3Ny

CIRA

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The amount of plastic waste produced globally is on track to almost triple by 2060, with around half ending up in landfills and less than a fifth recycled.

#INC52 kicked off today with the aim of developing a #PlasticsTreaty.

Discover IUCN's objectives for the meeting ➡️ https://t.co/3ub2X9fsTx

IUCN

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What does a #JustTransition actually mean and how are countries doing?🌍

WRI tracks progress across 4 key areas: jobs, equity, finance & dialogue.
New analysis shows where countries are leading and lagging. https://t.co/rx3GksdQOQ https://t.co/hwVNm4viPU

WRI Climate

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Aug 5 | Here are the latest Marine Key Messages for Tropical Storm Henriette over the Eastern Pacific. For the latest advisory visit: https://t.co/QJ4DpXwmJm and for the latest marine forecast visit: https://t.co/26J6Uogt6o. https://t.co/TVEuOYLPux

NHC_TAFB

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Wind shear peels away the convection within Tropical Storm Dexter, revealing the swirling low at the center of the storm.

Just to the north of the system, wildfire smoke flows out from the East Coast over the Atlantic Ocean. https://t.co/l1IK2EhgtF

CIRA

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In the world of development, there are also risks. The latest #DevelopmentPodcast explores how @MIGA, home of the new World Bank Group Guarantee Platform, helps de-risk private investment in power, water, health, & more – unlocking capital for development: https://t.co/aMPuljv1TO https://t.co/qAXN8uFKxN

World Bank Climate

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NASA is testing Dynamic Targeting, which uses onboard AI to help Earth-observing satellites decide quickly and autonomously where to best make observations. The goal: avoid clouds for better images and capture short-lived events like wildfires or rare storms. https://t.co/DMUyJHPlPk

NASA Earth

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“Lanawaru" follows a boy in a remote Amazon village find comfort in Indigenous traditions and his grandfather’s wisdom after a community member disappears.🎥
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Conservation Intl

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❗Upcoming disruptions will interrupt access to USGS EROS-based webpages and services, including #Landsat data access.

Visit our data notifications page for more information https://t.co/KekrhVjjRW https://t.co/ckp9qOKOep

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The adaptation finance gap is widening, with estimates between $194B–$366B annually. @WRIFinance highlights the urgent need for increased investment to protect vulnerable communities ➡️ https://t.co/L0kqKvgsJ9

#ClimateFinance #Adaptation #Resilience #COP30 https://t.co/3AvjXw0CmR

WRI Climate

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While global leaders negotiate a #PlasticsTreaty in Geneva this week, innovators around the world are turning bold ideas into action to tackle plastic pollution.

Explore their work: https://t.co/Xv3J2oedLe https://t.co/IcILkPdGSv

UNDP Climate

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🌍🌡️ Droughts could last on average 10 days longer than previously predicted by 2100. By improving climate model accuracy, we can better prepare for & reduce the impacts of prolonged dry spells through #AnticipatoryAction.

Investigate further ➡️ https://t.co/cWFbNFfLnJ https://t.co/KkWOsSi70D

UNDRR

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