Carlos De Sousa

IT engineer | #research | @NASAClimate

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

This is what a mangrove paradise looks like 🫶
Mangroves are among nature’s greatest climate superheroes. They shield our coasts from storms, store vast amounts of carbon, nurture fisheries, filter water, and protect millions of lives and livelihoods. They are a powerful natural solution to one of humanity’s most complex challenges, climate change. On this World Environment Day, the message is clear: some of the best climate solutions are simple, local and already around us. Nature has spent millions of years perfecting ways to store carbon, conserve water, cool our planet and sustain life. As the world searches for answers, nature’s message is remarkably simple, protect what already works and that is what Tamil Nadu is doing. Restoring mangroves. Protecting native grasslands. Restoring Ecosystems, Growing native forests. Empowering communities and young people to lead the change.
Happy World Environment Day #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #NatureBasedSolutions #Mangroves #Climateaction
#worldEnvironmentDay2026

[Oceana @oceana]

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌍

From vibrant coral reefs to the vast open sea, our oceans are rich with biodiversity and are essential to our future. But these environments face many threats. 🌊🪸

Join us in standing up for our blue planet: https://t.co/m2Q4gyvXxE

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Forests help absorb carbon, regulate temperatures and strengthen resilience against climate impacts. 

Protecting them means protecting one of our strongest climate allies. 

Find out more: https://t.co/e2SY5xwAG5  

#NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay

[IUCN @IUCN]

Happy #WorldPangolinDay!

8 species. 4 in Africa. 4 in Asia.

They're the most illegally traded wild mammal on the planet. We need to do better.

[Oceana @oceana]

Southern elephant seals are the largest seals on Earth! 🦭

Males can tip the scales at more than 8,000 pounds and stretch nearly 15 feet long — making them true ocean giants.

Learn more: https://t.co/TGKgWmTZ9B

[Oceana @oceana]

North Atlantic right whales could live 130 years, if we let them. But right now, these critically endangered whales are being robbed of the chance to live this long.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/BFHNeZPtal

[ForbesWomen @ForbesWomen]

“We are the most intellectual species to walk the planet, but we’re not intelligent. If you’re intelligent you don’t destroy your only home.”

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of @JaneGoodallInst, spoke at the 2025 #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders Summit. https://t.co/gynegGzm0Z

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

“We need to collaborate, we need to get together, we need countries and individuals to work together to make this a better world so that we can be a little bit proud of what we leave for our children.” — Dr. Jane Goodall, UNESCO, 19 October 2024.

Dr. Jane Goodall delivered these words at @UNESCO in a historic address before a thousand young activists, decision makers and scientists. Today, we pay tribute to a woman who changed history: Dr. Jane Goodall. A pioneer whose life was devoted to the protection of nature, the sharing of knowledge, and the respect for all living beings.

At #UNESCO, she stood before the world with a message of hope, reminding us that our future depends on caring for gorillas, for wildlife, and for our common Earth. Her words were simple yet profound: hope lies in action, and each of us holds the power to protect the fragile web of life that sustains us.

For generations to come, she will remain proof that another world is possible.

Her passing is an immense loss — and also a renewed call to action.

[National Geographic @NatGeo]

Primatologist, conservationist, animal advocate, educator, and National Geographic Explorer Jane Goodall has died at age 91. Goodall’s decades of research into the lives of wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of these intelligent apes. https://t.co/i3qzfDIAzg

[Treemissions @treemissions]

The Rising Tide of Extreme Weather: Reforestation as a Beacon of Hope

We're witnessing an era where severe weather events like hurricanes and floods are not just making headlines—they're becoming a part of our seasonal expectations. Here's a dive into what's happening and how something as simple as planting trees could be one of our greatest allies:

The Surge in Severe Weather:

Recent years have shown us that hurricanes are growing stronger, and floods are becoming more common and devastating. Why? Climate change plays a significant role:

- Warmer Oceans: Hurricanes thrive on warm water. With ocean temperatures rising, we're essentially supercharging these storms.

- Increased Rainfall: A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, leading to heavier rainfalls during these storms, exacerbating flooding.

- Sea Level Rise: This makes coastal floods during storms more severe, pushing storm surges further inland.

Reforestation: Nature's Defense:

Now, let's talk solutions—reforestation isn't just about beautifying the landscape:

- Flood Mitigation: Forests act like sponges. They absorb rainfall, reducing runoff and the likelihood of flash floods.

- Stabilizing the Climate: Trees absorb CO2, one of the main greenhouse gases contributing to climate change. By sequestering carbon, forests help to moderate the global climate, potentially reducing the intensity of future weather events.

- Windbreaks: Forests can reduce wind speeds. In hurricane-prone areas, this can mean the difference between a Category 3 and a Category 4 storm by the time it hits land.

- Soil Conservation: Tree roots hold soil in place, preventing erosion and landslides, which are often secondary disasters during heavy rains.

The connection between deforestation and increased vulnerability to natural disasters isn't just theoretical. Here on platforms like X, we see real-time discussions about how areas with diminished forest cover suffer more during hurricanes or heavy rains.

- Community and Global Efforts: Engaging in reforestation can start at the community level. Planting trees in urban and rural areas, supporting reforestation projects, or even advocating for policy changes that protect existing forests and promote sustainable forestry.

- Education and Awareness: Understanding the protective role of forests can lead to better land use policies, where preserving or restoring forest land isn't just seen as conservation, but as a critical infrastructure decision.

In essence, while we adapt to this new norm of extreme weather, reforestation stands out as a proactive strategy. It's about restoring balance, giving nature the tools to protect us from the wrath of storms it might otherwise unleash with unchecked ferocity. Let's champion the green, for it might just be the shield we need against the grey of the storm clouds. 🌳🌍🌊

#Hurricane

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

This is the road we are on. And it's far past time to make a u-turn.

No time to wait. We must #ActOnClimate

#climate #energy #renewables

[Oceana @oceana]

🦦 Did you know sea otters have pockets?
They keep their favorite tools — and sometimes snacks — tucked into loose folds of skin under their arms. Talk about handy! #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek

[Treemissions @treemissions]

Bees pollinate 70% of the world’s crops, but their populations have dropped by 40% in the U.S. alone since 2006, threatening global food supply.

[GO GREEN @ECOWARRIORSS]

Our livable planet is fast slipping away from us

and this the coolest September you will ever experience again

Deniers will live to regret the hell they are helping to create along with the delayers and those unwilling to accept reality https://t.co/igb5qGbtc9

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

Good news for this little guy! Thousands of acres of koala habitat (8,400 hectares (21,000 acres) of forest) are now protected and offlimits to logging in New South Wales: https://t.co/Os4xFPjRxS

Nature is amazing. Protect it. #ActOnClimate

#climate #biodiversity

[Oceana @oceana]

⚠️ Meat from vulnerable shark species – like the great hammerhead – is being sold in U.S. stores under ambiguous or incorrect labels.

Until we improve traceability, it can be hard to know what’s ending up on consumers’ plates.

Read more: https://t.co/9x82YevvKG

[Carlos De Sousa @pinoproxie]

#ocean @ocean_climate @OceanClimateAll @IOCS_climate @EarthKeeper22 #ClimateAction

[Oceana @oceana]

Protecting the world’s oceans is no easy task, but together, we can do it!

From safeguarding ocean habitat to combatting the plastic pollution crisis, our Wavemakers power everything we do. Let's keep making waves! Join Oceana to make a difference today: https://t.co/5KrHwutcKE

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

A peaceful world is a world where:

Mountain Gorillas, Bengal Tigers and many more species are no longer endangered

Global temperatures are no longer rising

No one's health is threatened by air pollution

The ocean is protected

This #PeaceDay is a reminder to act for a healthy & peaceful planet.

[Boyan Slat @BoyanSlat]

Interceptor 021 at the mouth of the Rio Motagua in Guatemala is working overtime! We’re seeing a lot of trash arriving these days as peak water levels sweep stranded trash off the riverbanks.

[Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf 🌏 🦣 @rahmstorf]

Der Klimaschutz ist ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, den wir nicht verlieren dürfen.
Nur so können wir eine lebenswerte Zukunft für uns und unsere Kinder und Enkel ermöglichen.
Zehntausende Menschen sind dafür heute wieder auf die Straße gegangen.
https://t.co/BSTIOqacZM