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Go to Mallorca they said. It'll be fun they said. A freak storm hit Valldemossa on Wednesday, bringing gusts of up to 158 km/h (new record for Mallorca). It downed trees, cut power to 17,000, and caused flash floods. This is a prime example of how climate change supercharges our weather. Record-breaking Mediterranean sea temperatures acted as fuel, turning a standard storm front into a violent, destructive event.
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⚠ Dry ground + heavy rain = increased flood risk How can we better prepare? 📅 On 21 September, we will launch the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform, to turn Europe’s Water Resilience Strategy into action. 🔮 Watch the launch event online 👉 link.europa.eu/C9KWPM
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A scientist created a biodegradable plastic made from cactus — and it dissolves in water in just a few days. In a remarkable step toward solving the global waste crisis, researcher Sandra Pascoe Ortiz from the University of Valle de Atemajac in Mexico has developed a fully biodegradable plastic using the juice of the prickly pear (nopal) cactus. Unlike conventional plastics that rely on petroleum and linger in ecosystems for centuries, this cactus-based alternative breaks down in soil in just a month and dissolves in water in a matter of days. Most impressively, the material is completely non-toxic; its entirely natural chemical compounds are safe for both humans and wildlife to consume, eliminating the threat of microplastic poisoning in marine environments. While the project began as a chemistry classroom experiment, it has quickly grown into a collaborative effort with the University of Guadalajara. Currently transitioning from lab-scale trials to industrial applications, Ortiz and several corporate partners are testing its viability for mass production. Scaling up this cactus-derived polymer could significantly curb the estimated 2.4 million metric tons of plastic entering the oceans each year, proving that natural alternatives are not only viable but essential for planetary recovery. source: Snowden, S. Scientist In Mexico Creates Biodegradable Plastic From Prickly Pear Cactus. Forbes.
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7 000 ans de glace disparaissent. Et nous regardons encore ailleurs. Il y a des nouvelles qui inquiĂštent. Et puis il y en a qui provoquent une immense tristesse. À l’Aiguille du Midi, prĂšs de 15 000 mĂštres cubes de roche viennent de s’effondrer. Dans le massif du Mont-Blanc, plus de 200 Ă©croulements importants ont dĂ©jĂ  Ă©tĂ© recensĂ©s cet Ă©tĂ©. Et au Triangle du Tacul, des glaces vieilles de prĂšs de 7 000 ans ont entiĂšrement disparu. Sept mille ans ! Sept mille ans d’histoire climatique effacĂ©s sous nos yeux. Et il faudrait encore considĂ©rer cela comme une pĂ©ripĂ©tie ? Attendre le prochain record, le prochain glacier qui recule, la prochaine montagne qui s’effondre pour accepter enfin de regarder ce qui est devant nous ? On me traitera peut-ĂȘtre encore de Cassandre. Peu importe. Les scientifiques, eux, constatent. La chaleur gagne les altitudes, le permafrost se dĂ©grade, les Ă©croulements se multiplient et des faces nord autrefois couvertes de glace sont aujourd’hui presque nues. La montagne nous parle. Le problĂšme est que nous refusons encore trop souvent de l’entendre. Je ne crois ni au catastrophisme ni Ă  la rĂ©signation. Une partie du changement climatique est engagĂ©e. Nous devrons nous adapter, protĂ©ger les populations, transformer nos infrastructures et apprendre Ă  vivre dans un monde qui n’est dĂ©jĂ  plus celui d’hier. Mais s’adapter aux consĂ©quences ne nous dispense pas de combattre les causes. Ce serait une Ă©trange conception de notre responsabilitĂ© que d’apprendre Ă  vivre avec l’incendie tout en continuant Ă  l’alimenter. C’est aussi dans cet esprit que nous avons posĂ©, dĂšs l’origine, nos conditions concernant les Jeux olympiques et paralympiques d’hiver de 2030 dans les Alpes françaises. Nous ne sommes pas opposĂ©s aux Jeux. Nous sommes opposĂ©s Ă  des Jeux qui feraient comme si rien n’avait changĂ©. Nous avons demandĂ© de la transparence sur leur coĂ»t, des garanties environnementales, l’utilisation prioritaire des Ă©quipements existants, la protection des territoires et un vĂ©ritable contrĂŽle dĂ©mocratique. Cette position, je l’ai portĂ©e au Conseil rĂ©gional Auvergne-RhĂŽne-Alpes. Je continuerai Ă  la porter chaque fois qu’il le faudra. Des Jeux, oui. Mais pas Ă  n’importe quel prix. Ni financier, ni Ă©cologique, ni territorial. Et aujourd’hui, pendant que la montagne craque, le COJOP connaĂźt tensions de gouvernance, dĂ©parts et dĂ©saccords. Comment ne pas ĂȘtre saisi par ce contraste ? Nos querelles de personnes et nos batailles d’ego paraissent bien petites lorsqu’une glace qui avait traversĂ© sept millĂ©naires disparaĂźt en quelques mois. Alors peut-ĂȘtre faut-il aller plus loin encore et avoir le courage de rĂ©inventer les Jeux d’hiver eux-mĂȘmes. Pourquoi faudrait-il demain concentrer toutes les Ă©preuves sur un mĂȘme territoire si les conditions climatiques ne le permettent plus ? Un pays pourrait porter les Jeux tout en organisant certaines compĂ©titions ailleurs, sur des sites dĂ©jĂ  Ă©quipĂ©s et climatiquement adaptĂ©s. Mieux vaut dĂ©placer une Ă©preuve que dĂ©placer des montagnes pour l’accueillir. Ce serait un changement considĂ©rable. Mais continuer comme avant serait bien plus dĂ©raisonnable encore : ce serait faire le pari que la nature finira par s’adapter Ă  nos dĂ©cisions. Elle ne le fera pas. Les Alpes françaises 2030 pourraient encore devenir les Jeux qui auront compris avant les autres. Des Jeux sobres, responsables, capables de prĂ©server le rĂȘve olympique prĂ©cisĂ©ment parce qu’ils auront acceptĂ© de changer. 2030, c’est demain. Et nous devons maintenant avoir le courage d’ĂȘtre Ă  la hauteur de ce que la montagne nous montre. Car derriĂšre les cĂ©rĂ©monies, les mĂ©dailles et la gloire Ă©phĂ©mĂšre d’accueillir le monde, une question beaucoup plus simple demeure : qu’aurons-nous laissĂ© lorsque la flamme se sera Ă©teinte ? Cet Ă©tĂ©, une glace vieille de 7 000 ans a disparu. Nous pouvons continuer Ă  regarder ailleurs. Ou enfin entendre ce que la montagne nous dit

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Devastating wildfires in Ireland as Ireland announces its going to ignores its climate commitments if favor of more road and infrastructure developments for more economic growth thejournal.ie/jack-chambers-

Slievenamon Fire Update Locals from the area are asking people to stay away & keep roads clear for local people, farmers & the Emergency Service crews who are trying to extinguish the fire and to save homes from the fire I normally don't do updates, but felt the need to share.
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Have you been to Cabragh Wetlands yet? Join us in Cabragh Wetlands, Sat 23 May 2pm-5pm to celebrate Biodiversity Week. Full details in poster. To register for this FREE event go to eventbrite.ie/e/celebrate-bi

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A wildlife rescue centre in Kildare is calling for the creation of a nationwide service, with multi-annual funding to enhance the country's biodiversity. rte.ie/news/2026/0510/157263

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Ah c’mon this summery weather is all well and good .. but 
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May on the farm đŸŒŒ The flowers of the ‘sceach gheal’ (white thorn) have quite a ‘musky’ fragrance. The small red berries (haws) are an important food source for wildlife. For more tips/info this month 👉 f.mtr.cool/bnpnhfmxjh FFN is supported by @NPWSIreland & @agriculture_ie
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Join us in Cabragh Wetlands, Sat 23 May 2pm-5pm to celebrate Biodiversity Week. Full details in poster. To register for this FREE event go to eventbrite.ie/e/198893177748

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đŸ„— What’s in plastic isn’t just plastic, it’s chemicals. These additives give plastics its form and function—like flexibility, strength, and durability. 🍕 But these chemicals include phthalates (used to soften plastics) and bisphenols (used to harden them). 😳 The problem? These chemicals aren’t locked in place. In fact, they leach into food and drinks, the air, and the human body. 🍓 Scientists have published numerous studies linking plastic chemicals to human health issues like infertility, cancers, and even premature births. We need a system that includes nontoxic materials and reuse systems that don’t cause harm. #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic
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Join us in Cabragh Wetlands on the Sat 23 May, 2pm-5pm to celebrate National Biodiversity Week. We will be joined by photographer Tina Claffey & Chairperson of Cabragh Wetlands. This is a free event and all are welcome. Full details and to book go to eventbrite.ie/e/celebrate-bi

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Very useful tips
👉 Looking for ways to reduce plastic in your life without feeling overwhelmed? Check out our beginner’s guide. Especially if you aren’t sure where to start, this one is for you – read it HERE: bit.ly/PlasticReductionGuide #PlasticPollutes #ReducePlastic #LessPlastic
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Happy #SaintPatricksDay! LĂĄ FhĂ©ile PĂĄdraig sona ☘ Did you know about the Aran Islands off Ireland’s west coast? ERC grantee FrĂ©dĂ©ric Dias won an ERC Public Engagement with Research Award for engaging island communities in frontier ocean-wave science 👉 bit.ly/4lmK6xW
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Is the convenience of plastic worth harming people and communities? We must “turn off the tap” on plastic production and call for systemic solutions that protect our health and future.⁠ ⁠ đŸ“č Watch an excerpt from Melissa Aguayo's @TEDx Talk at #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch here: youtu.be/gcp22GIbjVE?si=ZWVK
⁠ ⁠⁠ #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #TEDx
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