11am EDT Mon 21 Aug Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Franklin in the Caribbean Sea.

Heavy rainfall expected for portions of Puerto Rico & Hispaniola with potentially life-threatening flash flooding possible. hurricanes.gov/#Franklin

National Hurricane Center

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By 2050, 90% of the world’s land is projected to be significantly altered.🌍

Today, it is estimated that ~1 million plant & animal species face the threat of extinction.🌱🐘

Learn more about #nature & #biodiversity loss in the @ipbes #GlobalAssessment

➡️ipbes.net/global-assessment

UN Biodiversity

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RT @EOS_SG: #APRUMultiHazards2023 call for abstracts: DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Don't miss the opportunity to present your work at our symposium with @APRU1997 on 29-30 Nov in Singapore.

👉 bit.ly/APRUMultiHazards2023

✍ New deadline: 4 Sep 2023 #EOSsg #resilience #DisasterRisk #climate #volcano

UNDRR

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RT @Greenpeaceafric: Join fellow African activists as we strengthen environmental solidarity this Africa Climate Summit 👉 act.gp/3QGew0X

Greenpeace International

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RT @VSinkevicius: Useful dialogue with the 🇱🇹 Laser & Chemical Industry Associations on #PFAS.

We want to tackle PFAS pollution at source but this shall not block scaling up EU's net zero tech.

We will continue working together & supporting innovative solutions & alternatives. #EUGreenDeal

EU Environment

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This morning's view of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine in the Gulf of Mexico.

CIRA

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The National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine (formally 91L). The system has organized overnight as seen from GOES-16 visible imagery. TS Warnings have been issued for the TX coast with landfall expected tomorrow morning.

UW-Madison CIMSS

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The #InflationReductionAct offers historic emissions reductions that will move U.S. #ClimateAction forward. The law also offers Americans a plethora of household, health, environmental and social benefits.

Learn more: ow.ly/Oj8t50Klk9I

WRI Climate

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.@NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is keeping a close eye on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine in the Gulf of Mexico this morning.

A #TropicalStorm Warning is now in effect for parts of South Texas, including Corpus Christi and South Padre Island.

Latest: hurricanes.gov #TXwx

NOAA Satellites

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Limiting global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels is the only chance for the survival of coral reefs globally.

Our Issues Brief explains bit.ly/3QnEiGY

IUCN

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🌳 #Wildlife is key to healthy forest ecosystems.

By saving our wildlife and forests, we’re protecting our livelihoods, freshwater, food security, and clean air.

These are key allies in our efforts to tackle the #ClimateCrisis 🤝

WWF

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As #WorldWaterWeek starts, take a look at this @UN news story:
Bridging troubled waters amid deluge, drought in the US news.un.org/en/story/2023/08…

World Meteorological Organization

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.@NOAA's #GOESEast satellite is monitoring a busy tropics today, with #Emily, #Franklin and #Gert churning in the Atlantic and Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine spinning in the Gulf of Mexico.

Latest: hurricanes.gov

NOAA Satellites

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#Throwback to this historic move when @UN declared healthy environment a human right!

"The new resolution recognises that clean & healthy ecosystems, biological diversity & a stable climate are fundamental to human life and dignity."

🗞️@unepwcmc unep-wcmc.org/en/news/un-rec…

ipbes

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Let's kick off #WorldWaterWeek with a game!

Earth’s water is stored in ice and snow, lakes and rivers, the atmosphere and the ocean. How much do you know about how water cycles around our planet and the crucial role it plays in our climate? Explore ⬇️ climate.nasa.gov/quizzes/wat…

NASA Climate

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Mon Aug 21 1630 UTC: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Caribbean, the Atlantic High Seas and the Gulf of Mexico. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

NHC_TAFB

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Mapping #biodiversity across genes, species & ecosystems is complicated, but crucial to meeting global targets #ForNature.

UNEP-WCMC discussed global and on-the-ground mapping at a #LCLSummit session. Find the recording of the session here ➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H04Y3ML0

UNEP-WCMC

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Today, nearly one-third of all food production depends on rivers. But as freshwater ecosystems face intensifying pressures, our food security is at risk: wwf.to/3P6t20w.

World Wildlife Fund

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RT @Energy4Europe: Tech meets eco-consciousness 📱

Repair or replace? #DYK that keeping your phone for 2 extra years can save 17kg CO2eq - the emissions of a high-speed train🚆from Paris to Delhi.

More tips on the energy footprint of digital actions 👉 europa.eu/!dGvBGC #Digitalisation

EU Climate Action

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RT @NOAAOceanToday: Amazing Horseshoe Crabs are considered "living fossils." Watch our series to learn why: oceantoday.noaa.gov/every-fu…

NOAA Satellites

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