Climate change is disrupting the human gut in a new path to illnes

Climate-driven food shortage and undernourishment could affect the composition of the human gut microbiota, exacerbating the effects of climate change on human health, according to a new review article published in The Lancet Planetary Health

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/climate-change-is-disrupting-the-human-gut-in-a-new-path-to-illness/article69534716.ece

“We have switched to growing vegetables in sacks, rearing goats, and saving money as a group. We survive because we work together and follow new methods.”

Her story mirrors that of millions of women across Africa who, despite being disproportionately affected by climate change, are pioneering innovative solutions to protect their families and communities

https://www.trt.global/afrika-english/article/9bfb035ca551

Protein Pact, an Animal Ag PR Group, Hosts Panel at DC Climate Week

How a meat industry PR group is trying to pass itself off as climate-friendly

https://sentientmedia.org/protein-pact-hosts-panel-at-dc-climate-week/

A sheet of ice the size of Manhattan tumbled into the sea

Photographer James Balog and his crew were hanging out near a glacier when their camera captured something extraordinary. They were in Greenland, gathering footage from the time-lapse they'd positioned all around the Arctic Circle for the last several years

no one expected a huge chunk of a glacier to snap clean off and slide into the ocean right in front of their eyes
https://www.upworthy.com/largest-proof-of-climate-catastrophe-ex1

Temperate regions are likely to see the greatest increases in crop pests as warming creates conditions for migrating subtropical species to establish themselves in previously unhabitable areas

The authors underline the need for more pest monitoring, diversification of farmland crops and biotechnological solutions to meet this growing threa

https://news.mongabay.com/2025/05/solutions-needed-as-climate-change-land-use-fuel-global-crop-pest-menace/

The Mekong Delta’s climate defences are failing

Infrastructure projects to keep out seawater in southern Vietnam have been plagued by failures. Experts say the country must shift from hard fixes to nature-based solutions

https://dialogue.earth/en/climate/the-mekong-deltas-climate-defences-are-failing/

Forever chemicals like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances upregulateinflammatory cytokines, induce lipid peroxidation, oxidative cause DNA, damage and disrupt the skin and vitamin D endocrine system. Other forms of pollution include the potential effects of microplastics, with dermatologists recommending reducing single-use plastic products

https://www.ajmc.com/view/dermatology-impacts-climate-change-with-high-carbon-emissions-path-to-sustainability

SA pushes toward 100% renewables by 2027 as climate conference gets underway

https://glamadelaide.com.au/sa-pushes-toward-100-renewables-by-2027-as-climate-conference-gets-underway/

Your letters: Unchecked climate change an ethics violation
Amy Kimmes
~2 minutes

Dear editor,

“Man – despite his artistic pretensions, his sophistication and his many accomplishments – owes his existence to a 6-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains

https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/05/07/your-letters-unchecked-climate-change-an-ethics-violation/

The Albanese government has set a national target of more than 80% of the main national electricity grid running on renewables by 2030. With such a large majority in parliament, Labor may well be in government at that time.

Australia already has the world’s highest per-capita solar uptake, with about 300,000 solar systems installed each year. One in three Australian homes now has rooftop solar

https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/08/australia-is-set-to-be-a-renewables-nation-after-labors-win-theres-no-turning-back-256081/

Ghana’s food waste crises: A silent threat to hunger and climate change

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1398325/ghanas-food-waste-crises-a-silent-threat-to-hung.html

Transition énergétique : plus on attend, plus cela coûtera cher à l'économie, estiment les banques centrales

"Retarder les efforts de la transition augmente les coûts économiques de la transition et provoque un stress financier supplémentaire", explique une coalition de banques centrales

https://www.francetvinfo.fr/environnement/transition-energetique-plus-on-attend-plus-cela-coutera-cher-a-l-economie-estiment-les-banques-centrales_7233702.html

From the archives, by Dylan Baddour: “Many of the pieces of the puzzle have already been destroyed. This is all we have. This is our only window that’s left into this part of our #history that’s not well understood. It’s our only chance to find out about ancestors.” https://www.texasobserver.org/forgotten-keepers-of-the-rio-grande-delta/

Global study finds political left more trusting of climate scientists than right

https://phys.org/news/2025-05-global-political-left-climate-scientists.html

Le CN coupe des centaines d’arbres plantés par Montréal-Est pour transporter du kérosène

Près de 260 arbres ont été coupés, selon Montréal-Est

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2163466/cn-coupe-arbres-montreal-est-transport-kerosene

Japan’s Public Awareness of Climate Crisis at Global Low

A survey by the French-based polling company Ipsos on People and Climate Change highlighted the low level of awareness of climate change issues in Japanese

https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02391/japan%E2%80%99s-public-awareness-of-climate-crisis-at-global-low.html

What is it like on the climate job market right now?

Laid off workers are facing an uncertain and emotional job search. Here's what experts have to say about where to look — plus resources for those on the hunt

https://grist.org/looking-forward/what-is-it-like-on-the-climate-job-market-right-now/

Scientists have warned that Kenya’s fisheries sector is facing serious threats from climate change, overfishing and marine pollution

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/markets/commodities/scientists-warn-kenya-fisheries-face-pollution-and-climate-risks-5032110

Saudi Arabia's ambitious NEOM megacity project could significantly alter local weather patterns and intensify wind & sandstorms, according to the project's lead climate science advisor

He also expressed worries about emissions linked to construction, including the heavy use of cement and the project’s slow shift away from combustion engine-powered vehicles & machinery

https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-neom-city-may-alter-weather-patterns-climate-experts-warn

Our top story, from Candice Bernd: Public officials at all levels are propping up a Texas #Bitcoin mining boom that’s threatening water and energy systems while afflicting locals with noise pollution. https://www.texasobserver.org/the-crypto-racket/