Tammy has strengthened into a hurricane.

Heavy rains from the storm will begin to affect the Leeward and northern Windward Islands later today into Saturday.

CIRA

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We need to protect and preserve our oceans.

With 90% of big fish populations depleted & up to 50% of coral reefs lost or damaged, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished.

Here 6 facts on oceans, life & livelihoods: ehs.unu.edu/news/news/six-fa…

Via @UNUEHS

UN Biodiversity

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As #HurricaneNorma churns off western Mexico, @NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ is keeping watch from above. #Norma is expected to bring heavy rains and flash flooding to southern Baja California Sur over the next few days, and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for some areas in Mexico.

Latest: nhc.noaa.gov/?epac

NOAA Satellites

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A broad zone of 20-25 kt E-SE surface winds extend well to the N and NW of Hurricane #Tammy through the Leeward Islands and into #PuertoRico Numerous squalls can be seen on satellite this morning. These winds are leading to a very large area of seas 12 ft and greater. #marinewx

NHC_TAFB

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#TheRestorationInitiative in #SaoTome is investing and helping to boost a responsible economy based on the #restoration, #conservation and #sustainable management of forest landscapes and farmlands.

Read how the project has impacted António Alberto - iucn.org/story/202310/restor…

IUCN Forest and Grassland

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Earlier this summer, UNEP-WCMC hosted 70 international delegates to discuss establishing a partnership focused on achieving - and going beyond - #30x30 🌍🌿

Read more about the workshop and next steps ⤵️ eu1.hubs.ly/H05GydQ0

UNEP-WCMC

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The beauty of aboveground biodiversity wouldn't be possible without the hidden heroes of belowground biodiversity! #SoilHealth 🍄

From fungi to bacteria, the soil is teeming with life that keeps our planet healthy and thriving!

Via @FAOLandWater

UN Biodiversity

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RT @greenpeaceusa: The U.S. is responsible for a massive buildout of methane gas (LNG) exports that sacrifices Gulf Coast communities and puts our planet at risk. We must stop this gas boom and #StopCP2, the biggest, baddest proposed project.

ACT: tinyurl.com/stopcp2 latimes.com/opinion/story/20…

Greenpeace International

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Drought is fueling wildfires in the Amazon. Outbreaks were particularly intense in Amazonas, Para, and Amapá this year.

NASA’s Terra satellite captured smoke streaming from fires burning near Manaus on Oct. 11, 2023. go.nasa.gov/3tFjphj

NASA Earth

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RT @FAONorthAmerica: Cities Forum of the World Forum on Urban Forests #WFUF2023 at @NMNH today will bring together #urbanforest leaders, recognized cities of 'Tree Cities of the World' initiative🌳 & highlight local efforts to accelerate #climateaction in cities🏙️!

👉 worldforumonurbanforests.org

FAO Forestry

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RT @AmericanForests: If you're at #WFUF2023 today, reminder to join @benitadhussain, Whitney Smith with @CityofDetroit and @milnekrista of @cityofmelbourne at 2 p.m. ET for a panel on all things partnerships!

FAO Forestry

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Urban greening must be more equitable so that everyone can benefit from urban forests, trees and green spaces, @FAO’s Zhimin Wu explains in this op ed via @Bangkokpostnews bangkokpost.com/opinion/opin… #WFUF2023 #GreenCities

FAO Forestry

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