Polar-orbiting satellites captured high-resolution views of the fire in Nebraska as it was growing under windy and dry conditions yesterday.

CIRA

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Our future depends on forests. 🌍🌱

Forests are vital for the well-being of people and our planet.

Earth's forests:
🌲 provide sustenance and livelihoods
🌴 host 3/4 of terrestrial #biodiversity
🌳 store carbon
🌱 and so much more!
Learn more #ForNature via @fao

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14 years ago, on 27 Feb 2010, an 8.8 magnitude #earthquake and #tsunami struck Chile.
🎬This UNDRR-supported, multiple award-winning 🏆 short film tells the true story of a brave girl who took early action to warn her village.
Watch the full film 👉 ow.ly/EXQV50QI9Om

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Human survival is intrinsically linked to forests, yet deforestation and forest degradation continue at alarming rates. CIFOR-ICRAF scientists are helping to combat deforestation and biodiversity loss through targeted research and engagement.⬇️ cifor-icraf.org/trees-for-bi…

Via @CIFOR

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As the fast-moving cold front encounters the wildfires scorching Texas and Oklahoma, the fires are oriented from east to south following the new wind direction.

CIRA

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"Mangroves can also protect our fish farm from flooding during high tides. It will stop our fish from escaping during a flood" - David, a fish and crab farmer from 🇮🇩 #Indonesia. This is why planting #mangroves is paying off: wrld.bg/kpE150QHuG8

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"They are at the frontline in moving forward with recovery. Women further hold key knowledge in natural resources management, and are key actors in climate adaptation and mitigation." wmo.int/media/news/climate-c…

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Nearly $7 trillion USD is invested annually in activities harming nature, while investments in Nature-based Solutions total only around $200 billion.

It’s time to flip these numbers.

Check UNEP’s State of Finance for Nature for more findings: bit.ly/3RIYm6U

Via @UNEP

UN Biodiversity

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Wed Feb 28 0430 UTC: A Gale Warning is in effect for the Caribbean. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

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Severe storms blasting across Chicago and other parts of the Midwest this evening.

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The Amazon rainforest houses over 3M animal species & stores 4x more CO2 than Earth emits yearly. Losing it is losing to climate change. Let's safeguard the Amazon & vital forests worldwide. #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #SDGs 🌳🌍
Via @EU_Commission @MikeHudema

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🌟Exciting News!

📢#ICLEIWorldCongress 2024 announced for June 18-21, and will be held in #Brazil 🇧🇷!

📜 Register: bit.ly/49wW9Cl

📽️Find out the #ICLEI call for action: invidious.esmailelbob.xyz/watch?v=w39GNjL2…

Via @4Post2020BD

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Renewables, greener materials, recycling, and reflective roofs can cut down on construction emissions without breaking the bank. @IFC_org’s flagship report #BuildingGreen explores solutions that can reduce emissions by 23% in the next decade: wrld.bg/Ccmj50QHP1p

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Our #ClimateDictionary term, 'Loss and Damage', underscores the unavoidable and often incalculable impacts of climate change, ranging from economic damages to cultural and environmental losses.

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RT @gpph: With extreme weather events becoming more unpredictable and destructive, fisherfolk like Lawrence are at greater risk as they navigate rough waters in order to provide food for their families.

Read more about Lawrence's story at museumofclimatejustice.org #ClimateJusticeForAll

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RT @UNEP: We're at the midpoint of #UNEA6!

In addition #MEADay events, other sessions on plastic pollution, marine biodiversity, and the launch of the Global Waste Management Outlook are planned.

Check the full agenda here: unep.org/environmentassembly…

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RT @pstoett: Great crowd at the @ISCBC in Vancouver where I will discuss the @IPBES assessment on invasive alien species - #biodiversity @ontariotech_u

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RT @restofworld: Pollution is worsening in South Asia’s major cities, but few occupations face more risk than gig riders. Many have no options for alternate work, and receive little help from employers. Read our reporting to find out just how poisonous the air has become. restofworld.org/2024/riders-…

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RT @GreenpeaceNZ: Offering incentives to the oil industry and overturning legislation designed to protect NZ's oceans and coastlines from oil spills is absolutely diabolical stuff from Shane Jones.

We're in a #ClimateCrisis.

The ocean is fragile. #MakeOilHistory thepost.co.nz/business/35019…

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RT @bill_line: Great view of cold front approaching wildfires in Texas Panhandle from GOES-East Geocolor+IR Imagery this afternoon. #txwx

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