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Al Gore's 10 minute slideshow inspired many to question the actionable reality of sustainability.

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TION I ever saw was 615 slides long. It took 2 hours 43 minutes to deliver in one sitting, but it felt like 20. And most of the audience were on the edge of their seats the whole time.

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SUBSEQUENTLY, Al Gore has established leadership in the journey towards NetZer0 by founding the Climate Reality Project

"At Climate Reality, we recruit, train, and mobilize people of all ages and backgrounds to work for just climate solutions that speed the global transition from dirty fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy. "

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At The Climate Reality Project, our global network of 3.5 million is working to build a just and sustainable true net zero future. Join us.

Get the tools, training, and network to help stop global warming and build a net zero future for the Earth.

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Deforestation in Prep for Climate Summit??

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Deforestation in Prep for Climate Summit??

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Amazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summit

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The infrastructure required to host climate talks in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

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MASSIVE TEXTILE WASTE ON THE COASTS OF GHANA

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MASSIVE TEXTILE WASTE ON THE COASTS OF GHANA

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A loss for Greenpeace. DAPL supported by North Dakota Jury

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A loss for Greenpeace. DAPL supported by North Dakota Jury

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After a lengthy fight against the invasive DAPL, courts vote in favor of Energy Transfer. GreenPeace protestors ordered to pay 660 Million dollars :(

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Key Takeaways

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A North Dakota jury has awarded pipeline company Energy Transfer over $660 million, more than twice as much as the company was asking for, in damages from Greenpeace for its role in protests that delayed construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago.

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The pipeline is over 1,000 miles long and moves oil from the Bakken, North Dakota, oil fields to refineries in the Midwest at half the cost and more safely than surface transportation.

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The jury found that anti-fuel advocates, working with a local tribe, were assisted by Greenpeace in mischaracterizing the pipeline's relative costs, benefits, and environmental impacts.

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While Greenpeace had declared that a $300 million judgment would bankrupt it, it intends to appeal the decision in North Dakota and is countersuing in the European Union.

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Energy Transfer said that, while it supported peaceful protests, it could not support the vandalism and destructive protests that characterized the Dakota Access pipeline events.

A jury in North Dakota has ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million for its role in protests against the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. The North Dakota jury awarded the damages to the Texas-based pipeline company Energy Transfer, which had sued three Greenpeace entities - two in the United States and one based in Amsterdam - over its role in protests nearly a decade ago against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The jury awarded Energy Transfer far more than Energy Transfer's claimed damages, which were in the range of $300 million and, according to Greenpeace, would be enough to put it out of business in the United States.

The Dakota Access Pipeline was completed at a cost of $3.8 billion and has been transporting oil since June 2017. The pipeline was fundamental to advancing North Dakota's oil production because it served as a low-cost and efficient means of moving Bakken oil to refineries in the Midwest. The 1,172-mile line carries North Dakota oil through South Dakota and Iowa to a distribution point in Patoka, Illinois. The alternative of using rail would at least double the cost of transporting the oil.

Most of the protests against the pipeline focused on a small section south of Bismarck, North Dakota, that crosses under a reservoir on the Missouri River near the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's reservation. The tribe claims it was not adequately consulted in the federal planning process, that construction crosses sacred sites, and that the pipeline poses a pollution risk to its water supply. Energy Transfer disputed those assertions and was able to convince a jury based on the record they had established during the permitting process.

The protests drew national attention and thousands of people to monthslong encampments in 2016 and 2017, delaying the construction of the pipeline. Included among those was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who attributes her entry into politics and her run for Congress to her experience there. Those protests erupted into acts of vandalism and violence at times, alienating people in the surrounding community in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Energy Transfer accused Greenpeace of funding and supporting the attacks and protests that delayed the pipeline's construction, damaged property, raised costs, and harmed Energy Transfer's reputation, for which the jury awarded over 660 million in damages. Greenpeace says it will appeal the verdict to the North Dakota Supreme Court and file a separate countersuit in the European Union.

Greenpeace International filed a claim against Energy Transfer in a Dutch court using the European Union's anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) legislation that went into effect in May 2024, seeking to recover the damages and costs the organization has incurred as a result of the company's lawsuits. The trial will begin in July and is the first test of the EU's anti-SLAPP directive. More than 400 environmental and other groups signed an open letter to Energy Transfer expressing solidarity with Greenpeace. The letter states, "We will not allow lawsuits like this one to stop us from advocating for a just, green and peaceful future."

Energy Transfer is one of the largest pipeline companies in the country. Founded in 1996 with 20 employees and 200 miles of natural gas pipelines, it now employs 11,000 and owns and operates over 125,000 miles of pipelines and related facilities.
Conclusion
A North Dakota jury awarded Energy Transfer over $660 million for damages resulting from protests and violence during the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline, which carries oil from the oil fields of North Dakota to Illinois. Energy Transfer accused Greenpeace of funding and supporting attacks and protests that delayed the pipeline's construction, raised costs, and harmed Energy Transfer's reputation. Greenpeace said the penalty would likely force it to close its U.S. operations. It intends to appeal the verdict and damages to the North Dakota Supreme Court and has filed a suit in Europe using the EU's anti-SLAPP legislation. Trey Cox, Energy Transfer's attorney, said of the North Dakota verdict, "This verdict is a powerful affirmation of the First Amendment. Peaceful protest is an inherent American right; however, violent and destructive protest is unlawful and unacceptable."

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North Dakota Jury Rules in Favor of the Dakota Access Pipeline

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A jury in North Dakota has ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million for its role in protests against the construction...

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The Causes of the Climate Crisis:

CO2 Emissions

Deforestation

Pollution and Waste

Inefficient Energy Use

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THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT, IN SUPPORT OF THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX AND DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE PROTESTORS

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THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT, IN SUPPORT OF THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX AND DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE PROTESTORS

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Statement from Ken Berlin, President and CEO of The Climate Reality Project, In Support of the Standing Rock Sioux and Dakota Access Pipeline Protestors

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Thousands of protestors have gathered in North Dakota to demonstrate against the Dakota Access Pipeline, a pipeline that will move hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil every day from North Dakota to Illinois. The Standing Rock Sioux have been especially vocal in their opposition to the pipeline, as it not only threatens the tribe’s main source of drinking water, but also has the potential to destroy some of their sacred, ancestral lands.

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Black Snake Killaz: A #NoDAPL Story [2017] 

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Black Snake Killaz: A #NoDAPL Story [2017] 

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Black Snake Killaz: A #NoDAPL Story [2017] Full Documentary

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LANDSLIDES EXPECTED IN RXN TO THE CALI FIRES

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LANDSLIDES EXPECTED IN RXN TO THE CALI FIRES

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With rain expected this weekend, areas impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires are bracing for the possibility of landslides. Here are the areas of concern.

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Here’s how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires

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Extreme conditions helped fuel the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes. Scientists are working to figure out how climate change played a role in the disaster.

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LA house designed to be fire resistant by architect Michael Kovac.

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LA house designed to be fire resistant by architect Michael Kovac.

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405K views · 8.3K reactions | LA house designed to be fire resistant | "We were acutely aware that, at some point in the house's life, there would be a serious fire," says architect Michael Kovac, referring to the house he... | By DW News | Facebook

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"We were acutely aware that, at some point in the house's life, there would be a serious fire," says architect Michael Kovac, referring to the house he...

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KOVAC is a Los Angeles-based architecture and design practice focused on the realization of meticulously crafted, highly personalized projects. What began as a team of four has evolved into a world-renowned studio centered on humanistic and sustainable design principles. Our projects have received awards from such organizations as the AIA, Architizer, and Luxe and our work has been featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper*, Galerie, and Est Living amongst others.

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"The Atlantic basin saw 18 named tropical cyclones and five landfalling hurricanes during 2024—an above-average season. Hurricane Helene was the seventh-most-costly Atlantic hurricane on record.

The tornado count for 2024 was second highest on record behind 2004 (1,817 tornadoes) with at least 1,735 confirmed tornadoes."

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National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

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During 2024, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 55.5°F, 3.5°F above the 20th-century average.

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"Climate chaos and food crises are serious and mounting threats to global peace and security. It is only right that they are addressed by this Council," he .

Representatives from nearly 90 countries are participating in the debate, convened by Guyana, which holds the rotating Council presidency this month.

Hunger in Gaza

Climate disasters and conflict both inflame inequalities, imperil livelihoods and force people from their homes, Mr. Guterres told ambassadors. They are also two of the leading drivers of the global food crisis, with almost 174 million worldwide affected in 2022.

The UN chief was dismayed that the world is teeming with examples of the devastating relationships between hunger and conflict.

One such situation is Gaza, where "no one has enough to eat," he said. "Of the 700,000 hungriest people in the world, four in five inhabit that tiny strip of land."

Furthermore, climate disasters add another dimension to the suffering in many places. All 14 countries that are most at risk from climate change are experiencing conflict, with 13 also facing humanitarian crises.

Food inflation returns

Affected nations include Haiti, where hurricanes combine with gang violence and lawlessness, putting millions at risk.

In Ethiopia, nearly 16 million people are estimated to require food assistance in the wake of a war followed by drought - a situation that is exacerbated by the influx of refugees fleeing the conflict in neighbouring Sudan.

"Meanwhile, globally, we risk a resurgence of food inflation as droughts sap the Panama Canal and violence hits the Red Sea - throwing supply chains into disarray," he added.

SDGs are the answer

With the climate crisis set to deepen as emissions continue to rise and hunger increasing each year, the Secretary-General called for action, urging all warring parties to abide by international humanitarian law.

At the same time, humanitarian operations must be fully funded "to prevent disaster and conflict from feeding hunger", he continued, noting that last year, they were less than 40 per cent funded.

"We must create the conditions to resolve conflict and preserve peace - within countries and between countries," he said. "Turbocharging progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - including our goal of zero hunger - is the answer."

Mr. Guterres further called for "massive investment" to create healthy, equitable and sustainable food systems that "feed the planet without wrecking the planet".

'Get a grip' on climate

Other steps include building and financing social protection systems as well as strengthening and renewing global peace and security frameworks.

Countries "must get a grip on the climate crisis to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius," he added, reiterating his call for richer nations to lead the way in phasing out fossil fuel use.

The international community also needs to "get serious" about climate adaptation, including through ensuring that all people everywhere are protected by early warning systems by 2027.

Greater investment in the SDGs also needs to occur, and Mr. Guterres recalled his proposal for a $500 billion annual SDG stimulus plan to boost sustainable development and climate action.

Climate updates and plans

The head of the UN's climate change secretariat, UNFCCC, suggested that the Security Council should be requesting regular updates on climate security risks.

Simon Stiell added that every country must implement a national climate action plan to protect people, livelihoods and the natural environment.

"Investing in climate resilience and adaptation, including changing agricultural practices towards regenerative food production while working to nurture and conserve nature, would not only blunt the damage from extreme climate events, but can also ensure that future food security needs are ensured sustainably and universally, leaving no one behind," he said.

Countries also need money for adaptation, particularly developing nations that are vulnerable to climate shocks. However, they currently require $2.4 trillion annually to build clean energy economies and adapt to climate impacts, and funding gaps remain.

Small farmers, big risks

Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO), also briefed the Council.

She reported that 258 million people in 58 countries are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with over two thirds due to climate and conflict.

While the climate crisis spares no one, "it does not affect everyone equally or in the same way," she told ambassadors.

"We know that the populations at greatest risk are those that depend on agriculture and natural resources. They live in rural areas, and they are farmers themselves."

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Rising hunger: UN chief identifies wars, climate chaos as aggravating factors

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Countries must act now to break the deadly links between conflict, climate and food insecurity, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, addressing a Security Council meeting focused on these challenges. |

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January 2025 the hottest January Globally

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January 2025 the hottest January Globally

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January 2025 was the warmest January globally, with an average ERA5 surface air temperature of 13.23°C, 0.79°C above the 1991-2020 average for January.

January 2025 was 1.75°C above the pre-industrial level and was the 18th month in the last nineteen months for which the global-average surface air temperature was more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level.

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Copernicus: January 2025 was the warmest on record globally, despite an emerging La Niña

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding from the EU, routinely publishes monthly climate bulletins reporting on the changes observed in global surface air and sea temperatures, sea ice cover and hydrological variables.

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(2015) The United Nations adopts 17 Development Goals towards sustainability in 2030

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(2015) The United Nations adopts 17 Development Goals towards sustainability in 2030

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The Rana Plaza Factory Collapse in Bangladesh (2013)

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The Rana Plaza Factory Collapse in Bangladesh (2013)

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Rana Plaza Collapse Documentary: The Deadly Cost of Fashion | Op-Docs | The New York Times

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(2013) In wake of the Rana Plaza Factory tragedy, the Fashion Revolution was born.

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(2013) In wake of the Rana Plaza Factory tragedy, the Fashion Revolution was born.

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Provided significant awareness to the effects of corporate greed and unregulation in the fashion business sector. Unfortunately over 1,000 lives were lost and another 2000+ injured.

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(2019) FASHION INDUSTRY CHARTER FOR CLIMATE ACTION

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(2019) FASHION INDUSTRY CHARTER FOR CLIMATE ACTION

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fashion brands to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

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Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action | UNFCCC

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UN Climate Change has initiated a broader climate action work program, convening fashion stakeholders to develop a coherent, unified position on climate. The work program aims to connect the diverse stakeholders in the fashion industry, including raw material producers, textile producers, apparel manufacturers and brands, to identify new areas for action and to scale up existing initiatives that connect the value chain.

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Solar Industry Research Growing at a Record Pace Solar energy in the United States is booming. Along with our partners at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, SEIA tracks trends and trajectories in the…

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The Future of Solar Energy considers only the two widely recognized classes of technologies for converting solar energy into electricity - photovoltaics (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP), sometimes called solar thermal) - in their current and plausible future forms. Because energy supply facilities typically last several decades, technologies in these classes will dominate solar-powered generation between now and 2050, and we do not attempt to look beyond that date. In contrast to some earlier Future of studies, we also present no forecasts - for two reasons. First, expanding the solar industry dramatically from its relatively tiny current scale may produce changes we do not pretend to be able to foresee today. Second, we recognize that future solar deployment will depend heavily on uncertain future market conditions and public policies - including but not limited to policies aimed at mitigating global climate change.

As in other studies in this series, our primary aim is to inform decision-makers in the developed world, particularly the United States. We concentrate on the use of grid-connected solar-powered generators to replace conventional sources of electricity. For the more than one billion people in the developing world who lack access to a reliable electric grid, the cost of small-scale PV generation is often outweighed by the very high value of access to electricity for lighting and charging mobile telephone and radio batteries. In addition, in some developing nations it may be economic to use solar generation to reduce reliance on imported oil, particularly if that oil must be moved by truck to remote generator sites. A companion working paper discusses both these valuable roles for solar energy in the developing world.

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The Future of Solar Energy considers only the two widely recognized classes of technologies for converting solar energy into electricity - photovoltaics (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP), sometimes called solar thermal) - in their current and plausible future forms. Because energy supply facilities typically last several decades, technologies in these classes will dominate solar-powered [...]

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The late King of Pop used the latter of his career to shed light on the potential global devastation we face should we continue to neglect our planet

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Michael Jackson - Earth Song (Official Video)

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Do you think it's possible for the fashion industry to achieve both ethical labor practices and significant environmental sustainability without compromising on either?

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Yes, with strong industry collaboration and innovation.

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Yes, but only if consumer demand for ethical fashion increases.

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No, it's too challenging to balance both effectively.

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No, the focus should be on one issue at a time 