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26 Dec 2025

Climate shifts shaped carnivoran bodies

New research finds that ancient climate changes helped shape the bodies of carnivorans, which evolved from mongoose-like ancestors. Two major transitions — about 34 million and 15–13 million years ago — influenced body-shape diversification.

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Photo by Steve Wrzeszczynski, Unsplash

23 Dec 2025

Many coastal communities moving inland

A global study using satellite night-time lights shows many coastal communities have moved inland over the past 30 years as climate hazards intensified. Movement patterns relate to income levels, social vulnerability and coastal protections.

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17 Dec 2025

Warmer temperatures make invasive brown anoles more aggressive

A Tulane University study found that rising temperatures increase aggression in invasive brown anoles more than in native green anoles. Researchers tested pairs of lizards in controlled enclosures and say warming could favour the invasive species.

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10 Dec 2025

Climate change linked to Colorado River megadrought

Scientists say a long drought in the Colorado River Basin, which began in 1999, is linked to human-caused climate change. They warn flows are lower now and the region faces serious water cuts without action.

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9 Dec 2025

Heat and Young Children’s Development

New research links high temperatures to slower early childhood development. The study compared child development records with local monthly temperatures and found higher heat is associated with lower literacy and numeracy milestone attainment.

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5 Dec 2025

30-year snapshot shows many Pacific Northwest birds resilient

A resurvey of mountain sites in the Pacific Northwest compared bird communities from 30 years ago with today. Researchers found many species stable or more abundant at higher elevations despite warmer temperatures.

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28 Nov 2025

WISE: Nigerian women shaping climate justice

The 2025 UN climate talks (COP30) ended in Brazil. WISE, a Nigerian women’s hub founded by Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, was not at COP30 but continues grassroots work, rallies and events on floods, farming and policy.

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26 Nov 2025

Indigenous rights and knowledge at COP30 in Belém

At COP30 in Belém (November 10–21, 2025), climate scientist Sineia Do Vale said securing Indigenous land rights and combining traditional knowledge with science is essential. Panelists urged funding and policy support after severe fires in Roraima in 2024.

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26 Nov 2025

South Asia: climate risks, money and the green transition

South Asia faces severe climate damage in Pakistan and Nepal while it seeks funds for adaptation and clean energy. International finance, private carbon markets and Chinese technology shape the region’s green transition and its challenges.

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24 Nov 2025

Women, Forests and COP30: RADD's Forest Immersion in Cameroon

During COP30 in Belém (10–21 November 2025) RADD held a forest immersion on 17 November 2025 in Cameroon. The event connected women, local forest knowledge and global climate debates and included training, planting and exchanges.

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14 Nov 2025

Periphery Groups Send Climate Letter to COP30

Activists from São Paulo peripheries prepared a letter of about 30 proposals to present at COP30 in Belém, November 10–21, 2025. The letter is signed by 50 collectives and 1,000 community leaders and asks for housing, waste and sanitation changes.

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12 Nov 2025

Indigenous groups at COP30 demand forest protection and rights

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, indigenous peoples and local communities asked for stronger protection of tropical forests, recognition of territorial rights, and direct access to climate finance. A GATC and Earth Insight report maps where extractive industries threaten forests and people.

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10 Oct 2025

Western Pacific priorities as WHO adapts after US withdrawal

WHO regional director Saia Maʻu Piukala outlines challenges and priorities for the Western Pacific as the organisation adapts after the US withdrawal. Key events include the World Health Summit in Berlin (12–14 October) and the Fiji Regional Committee (20–24 October 2025).

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