A growing body of research shows that old-growth redwoods store more aboveground carbon than any other forest on Earth.

But the redwoods have been decimated by logging. We must restore old-growth redwood forests, argues a new op-ed. e360.yale.edu/features/redwo…
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#StormBabet has caused torrential rain, prompting @metoffice top-level RedAlert and amber alerts.
Scotland is worst affected but UK are flooded, as shown in this image from Midlands. #EarlyWarningsForAll

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Discover Enhanced Wildfire System Capabilities with NASA’s FIRMS

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A new study reveals billions of people still lack access to safe water and sanitation.

Growing populations, economies and urbanisation are putting strain on water supplies - with the #ClimateCrisis “drastically disrupting the world’s hydrological system”. bit.ly/46EQcl4

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Hurricane #Tammy Advisory 13: Tammy Strengthens a Little Just East of Guadeloupe. Hurricane Conditions and Heavy Rains Expected in Portions of The Leeward Islands Later Today and Tonight. hurricanes.gov

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In a hotter climate, some trees could make air pollution worse, a new study finds.

Read more: bit.ly/3RShP5QIn

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Indigenous Mayan beekeepers are helping preserve the last remaining forest mosaic in the State of Yucatán.

On the lead up to #ClimateWeekLAC, learn more about the Puuc Biocultural Reserve here:

🎬 Documentary: youtu.be/2WnR7LVbPxE

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This @Copernicus @Sentinel2 image features the city of Antofagasta, Chile. This city is located within the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth.

There are even some parts of the desert in which rainfall has never been recorded! 😨

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Hurricane #Tammy just off the coast of Guadeloupe. Hurricane conditions and heavy rain expected in portions of the Leeward Islands through tonight. Here are the Key Messages. Visit hurricanes.gov for details.

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#EarlyWarningsForAll

Hurricane #Tammy just off the coast of Guadeloupe. Hurricane conditions and heavy rain expected in portions of the Leeward Islands through tonight. Here are the Key Messages. Visit hurricanes.gov for details. - National Hurricane Center

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#ElNiño is here for the first time in 4 years! NOAA’s #WinterOutlook shows what temp, precip, and drought conditions you can expect this winter season. climate.gov/news-features/un…

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Sat Oct 21 1630 UTC: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

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Colombia's ecosystem assessment revealed that losing wetlands, mangroves and coral reefs would increase the vulnerability of low-income communities. 🏞️🌿💧

Learn more about the challenges and potential solutions➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H05Gyhs0

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Earth photo op 📸

An astronaut on board the @Space_Station captured this photo of farmland along the Snake River. The circular fields appear slightly oblong due to the oblique viewing angle on the space station. Notice anything fun about this area? 🌋

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Hurricane #Tammy is causing very dangerous marine conditions in the northern #LeewardIslands. Atlantic exposures off #Guadeloupe, #Antigua, #Barbuda, #StMartin, and #Anguilla may see wave heights to 25 feet through early Sunday! For more information, see hurricanes.gov

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🧐 Did you know?

On Earth, there are 92 naturally occurring chemical elements, 18 are essential to plants and 15 of them are supplied by soils!

Soil health & fertility have a direct influence on the nutrient content of food crops 🌱 #SoilAction

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With the right policies, investments and actions, we can decarbonize our economies and build a more resilient and low-carbon future. The new #RealityCheck report offers a roadmap toward achieving these goals: wrld.bg/VjE850PNBER

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Hurricane #Tammy Advisory 13A: Tammy Very Near Guadeloupe and Antigua. Strong Winds and Heavy Rains Spreading Across Portions of the Leeward Islands. hurricanes.gov

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Anticipatory action uses hazard forecast data to trigger early actions, to reduce impacts on those at risk.

🌋In Ecuador, the Geophysical Institute and Red Cross collaborate to develop triggers for ashfalls.

Learn more about triggers ➡️ ow.ly/jp9J50OvewZ

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Clean oceans are vital for life on Earth. Let's support marine conservation, combat plastic pollution, and preserve marine ecosystems, as called for in SDG14. 🐟📷#GlobalGoals un.org/sustainabledevelopmen…

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