Mongabay

mongabay.com

19 February 2026 21:12

Deforestation can accelerate zoonotic disease risk, but new research finds restoration may briefly raise risk in some areas. Outcomes are highly context-dependent: rodent surges can increase disease in reforested sites, while wetland restoration often reduces transmission.

Biofuelwatch

biofuelwatch.bsky.social

19 February 2026 21:10

Very helpful guide for responding to a Defra consultation about domestic wood burning, which is a major cause of harmful small particulate air pollution. Deadline 19th March 2026. #WoodBurning #biomass

Biofuelwatch

biofuelwatch.bsky.social

19 February 2026 21:10

Great to see MPs continuing to speak out against subsidies for Drax! www.theguardian.com/business/202... #BigBadBiomass #AxeDrax

Bob Berwyn

bberwyn.bsky.social

11 February 2026 18:32

In a new paper, scientists warn that climate systems tipping points could set off a chain reaction to put Earth on a hothouse trajectory. Is anyone listening to unpleasant truths? Or do most prefer 'pleasant lies' as @steurer.bsky.social suggests?

Ruth Mottram

ruthmottram.eurosky.social

11 February 2026 17:43

Want to explain #polarClimate and why #Geoengineering doesn't belong there to kids? Try this excellent Frontiers for Young Minds piece by @helenmillman.bsky.social et al: kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....