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[Dogwood Alliance @DogwoodAlliance]

Proforestation, the practice of protecting existing #forests to grow and recover naturally, can be a response to the #climate change. https://t.co/ze7QbT2HdV

[Maryland Sierra Club @sierraclubmd]

🚨Happening Now: On the last day of the Maryland legislative session, advocates are rallying for the Transportation and Climate Alignment (TCA)! We’re calling on our Senators to pass the #TCA for lower costs, more transit choices, and less pollution! 🚲🚍💚

#mdga2026 #moretransitchoices #affordability #health #environment

[Maryland Sierra Club @sierraclubmd]

Maryland Senators, for lower costs, more transportation choices, and less pollution, pass the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act (HB 437/SB 59) before midnight on April 13th!

#TCA #environment #moretransitchoices #health #mdga2026

[BomenAchterhoek @BomenAchterhoek]

There is misinformation being presented here. A clear example is the Smithers Drax mill; the tracker states: Sawmill and other wood industry residues: 100% (11,481 t). In fact the mill yard is full of grade 4 (pulp quality and cant quality whole logs) and continues to this day!

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

@sierraclubmd @LCVoters @ceejhcenter @naacpmd_ecj
@MDClimate @UMDRightNow @MDLatinosUnidos @foodwaterwatch @CleanWater_MD

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

#OVERRIDE the #VETO on SB149/HB128 RENEW Study, SB116/HB270 Data Center Impact Study & SB909/HB1037 - Energy Resource Adequacy Planning-Bipartison common sense legis! @mdhousedems @GovAcctProj @MDSenateGOP @SenBillFerg @PenaMelnykforMD @MDClimateCo @kmlcmky @Williams_MD @OpcMd

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

Read the original trilogy here: https://t.co/4rEZae7zG9 Say NO to woody biomass for energy & tree monocultures-Protect our struggling forest ecosystems 🌳 @ExtinctionR @Greenpeace @ClimateReality @UNFCCC @SierraClub @WildernessWatch @JohnMuirProject @sunrisemvmt @ClimateDefiance

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

The TCA will be reintroduced in the 2026 #Maryland General Assembly by @ElectEdelson & @shellyhettleman #RSVP #Transit #Vote #ClimateAction @SierraClub @LCVoters @BRTA_mandate @APTA_Transit @MarylandDOT @mtamaryland @UMDRightNow #bike #metro

[Thomas Reis @peakaustria]

"A recent study indicates that continental drying and water depletion have become the leading driver of sea level rise, now surpassing ice melt. This is because large amounts of freshwater, primarily from groundwater pumping for agriculture and other uses, are being transferred to the oceans through evaporation, runoff, and wastewater, increasing ocean volume.
• Source of the new water: Much of the water is coming from the unsustainable pumping of groundwater for irrigation, industry, and drinking. When pumped, this water often evaporates, runs off into rivers, or becomes wastewater, ultimately flowing into the sea.
• Continental drying contributes: Beyond groundwater depletion, areas that are drying out due to climate change are also contributing. When land holds less water, more of it is available to eventually enter the oceans.
• Surpassing ice melt: Studies show that this process of transferring land-based water to the ocean now contributes more to sea level rise than the melting of glaciers and ice sheets from Greenland and Antarctica.
• Regional impact: This phenomenon is creating large "mega-drying" regions, particularly in mid-latitude areas that are home to a significant portion of the world's population.

https://t.co/sC2REMBgDb

[Extinction Rebellion Global @ExtinctionR]

Extraordinary scenes at #COP30 as Indigenous protesters demand access.
"We can’t eat money," said Nato, an Indigenous leader from the Tupinamba community… “We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers."
https://t.co/yyF4m8K6cC

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

Read the second article in the trilogy on Monoculture Tree Plantations here: https://t.co/4rEZae71QB
@arboles_magicos @IENearth @ExtinctionR @EliotJacobson @ENERGY @RobertKennedyJr @washingtonpost @SchnellUli52342 @dwallacewells @CenterForBioDiv @WorldResources @UN4Indigenous

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

@WHO #VOTE for candidates who promote clean energy! Wind, solar & geothermal only!

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

@dwallacewells @JohnMuirProject

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

@dwallacewells referring to all extreme weather events and conclude: more and more AI and data centers could still increase prices, if utilities are forced to build more infrastructure quickly. “These effects are only starting to be felt,” Hartman said. “The past is not necessarily prologue.”

[Extinction Rebellion Global @ExtinctionR]

One of the last truly wild places on Earth, sacred to the Gwich’in Nation. Irreplaceable.
Now, the entire coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, 1.5 million acres, has been opened up for oil and gas leasing.

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

@Maryland - Join the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act Kickoff - 2026 is the year we finally pass this hugely important bill! @APTA_Transit @redlinemaryland @BRTA_mandate @ATUComm @SierraClub
https://t.co/izCqet5poa

[Treemissions @treemissions]

🌲✂️ Deforestation: The Unseen Driver of Climate Chaos 🌍🔥

Here's a fact that might leaf you astonished: Forests are Earth's air filters, and we're losing them at an alarming rate. This year alone, we've said goodbye to an area of forest roughly the size of Portugal! 🍃💔

Why should you care?

- Carbon Storage: Trees are like giant straws sucking up CO2. When they're cut down, not only do we stop this service, but all the carbon they've stored gets released back into the atmosphere, turning forests from carbon sinks into carbon sources.

- Climate Change: Deforestation contributes to approximately 6.5% of global CO2 emissions. That's like every car, plane, and factory having a forest-sized shadow emitting CO2 just for fun.

- Biodiversity Loss: Imagine losing your home; that's what happens to millions of species. And trust me, they're not thrilled about moving to the urban jungle.

- Water Cycle: Trees play a pivotal role in maintaining the water cycle. Less trees, less rain, more droughts. It's not rocket science, but it might as well be, given how we ignore it.

Reforestation: The Comeback Strategy 🌱🎉

- Carbon Sequestration: Planting trees can help us claw back some of that carbon. A mature tree can absorb about 48 pounds of CO2 per year. Now imagine a billion trees!

- Restoring Balance: Reforestation can restore ecosystems, provide habitats, and even support local economies through sustainable practices.

- Cooling Effect: Trees are nature's AC, providing shade and cooling through evapotranspiration. Urban areas can literally become cooler with more trees.

- Pollution Reduction: Trees trap pollutants on their leaves and bark. Cleaner air, anyone?

Let's make some noise on this:

- #SaveTheForests: Because without them, our planet's future looks more like a barbecue than a garden party.

- #PlantForThePlanet: Every tree counts. Literally. Your backyard could be the front line in the fight against global warming.

- #ReforestationRevolution: It's not just about planting trees but nurturing them. It's about giving back to the planet that's given us so much.

- #ClimateAction: Deforestation isn't just a tree issue; it's a climate crisis accelerator. Let's slow down by planting up!

Remember, folks, Earth isn't just our home; it's the only place in the universe where we know for sure there's chocolate. Let's not mess it up by turning it into a giant greenhouse.

Plant a tree, hug a tree, or at least don't ignore the tree. 🌳💚 #EveryTreeCounts

[ClimateCC.org @climate_cc]

Lights off for the birds tonight!
The BirdCast model predicts high-intensity bird migration over your region tonight. To protect migratory birds in your area, BirdCast and partners recommend turning off all lighting between 11:00 PM tonight and 6:00 AM @ExtinctionR #birds #Gaia

[Leon Simons 🌍 @LeonSimons8]

BREAKING 🌍🌡📈
The German Meteorological Society and Physical Society warn today that 3°C of global warming could be reached already by 2050!

Global warming is accelerating - A call for decisive action

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[Dogwood Alliance @DogwoodAlliance]

#TakeAction: Tell Congress to oppose the rollback of the #RoadlessRule! It opens our last undeveloped backcountry to #logging. Taxpayers will pay the price. This reckless move threatens our planet, the health of Americans, and our outdoor economy. https://t.co/mO1Af4UsLH