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In the more than 20 years since the term “microplastics” was first coined, a rapidly growing body of research has consistently shown how pervasive and problematic the pollutants have become. A 2024 #ScienceReview provides an overview of this research and the progress made in understanding #microplastics. scim.ag/3Dwbac5 #ScienceMagArchives

Just in case anyone out there in the public domain still thinks your food production will remain as it's always done in the coming years, you haven't experienced anything yet. If you don't have a stable climate, you don't have the ability to have stable food production. #Reality

If you think that dramatic spikes in ocean temperatures aren’t much of a concern, it’s time to think again. There is no time to wait. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #heatwave #ClimateBreakdown

This is the #1 climatologist in the world: James Hansen. He’s spent 50 years studying what humans are doing to the climate. He's gone out on a limb time and time again - and been proven right. His message? It’s far worse than they’re telling you. 🧵

The unprecedented heatwave that saw Norway, Sweden and Finland exceed >30°C for a record breaking 22 consecutive days has been found to be 10 times more likely due to climate change. The heatwave triggered a huge influx of hospital admissions due to heat related illnesses.

This should be near to or the top of all news most days. The fact it isn’t is why it’s appropriate in the coming years for many media owners, editors and senior staff to be held complicit in the disaster approaching us economist.com/interactive/sc…

Why aren’t we discussing the world’s hottest topic?theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Five years ago today, we launched #RainfallRescue to rescue millions of hand-written UK rainfall observations. I thought it would take months. Just 16 days later, with the help of 16,000 volunteers, the transcription was complete. Paper: rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

"Current policies are taking the world to a 2.8 degree temperature rise...that spells catastrophe, yet the collective response remains pitiful." – @antonioguterres There is no time to wait. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #renewables

Wetlands: Earth’s Kidneys 🦀 Boost biodiversity 💧 Purify water 🫧 Store carbon 🏃‍♀️ Support livelihoods 🌪 Protect from floods & storms Check this infographic to find more about it👇 via Government of Republic of the Philippines Environmental Management Bureau

Spot the hoverflies! 🐝🌿 Use this handy ID guide to spot species like the marmalade hoverfly & bumblebee plumehorn. 🧐✨ Seen any? Share your sightings! 👇📷 #HoverflyHeroes #WildAboutGardens

We were promised action; all we get is betrayal. In 2023 water companies in England and Wales spent 4,608,494 hours dumping sewage into the environment. @Ofwat say if you get a 1 star environment rating your bonus will be banned. Q: How many water industry fat cats do you think would get their bonuses banned for dumping 4,608,494 hours worth of sh*t into the environment in 2023? A: None. Every single bonus would be paid. What a shambles!

"Now Thames Water is trying to get out of its Ofwat fines for sewage spills. Yes we've broken the law, yes we've been caught, yes we've been punished but would you mind terribly if we don't pay your lousy fines. Seriously?! thecanary.co/uk/analysis/20…

Humanity’s relationship with nature is at a tipping point. It’s time to choose a smarter path. Investing in healthy ecosystems is vital to providing clean air and water, regulating our climate, and supporting livelihoods.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now 1.6 million km²—twice the size of Texas—with 1.8 trillion plastic pieces, outweighing surface fish 6 to 1.

#Biodiversity encompasses all living organisms within an ecosystem, from plants and animals to microorganisms and humans. It sustains life by providing food, water, medicine, and shelter, all working together in balance. via Akepa

Since 1900, we've lost 75% of our global food crop varieties—the most rapid extinction of agricultural genetics in human history Meanwhile, the US lost 93% of vegetable varieties between 1903-1983 This is one the greatest threats to agriculture and is rarely talked about 🧵

Humans terminating life on Earth causing mass extinction at a rate not seen since last major extinction event 66 million years ago and they call it progress Overall population sizes of "mammals birds amphibians reptiles and fish" dropped by 68% since 1970 salon.com/2021/06/01/hum…

Wildlife keeps our world running – but it’s in danger. Species populations have plummeted by 73% on average since 1970. 🚨At #COP16, leaders must move from words to action with critical financial commitments for our shared future. RT to spread the message! #NaturesTechnicians

#Biodiversity encompasses all living organisms within an ecosystem, from plants and animals to microorganisms and humans. It sustains life by providing food, water, medicine, and shelter, all working together in balance. via Akepa