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  1. Take a look at how rapidly Africa's landscapes are changing: http://bit.ly/188R8Y. New UN atlas has >300 before & after satellite images.
  2. China pushing ahead of U.S. in solar energy race. Helped push down solar panel prices by 50% over past yr w/ gov't help. http://bit.ly/inzuz
  3. Woah, watch this! Greenland iceberg spontaneously collapses on camera. http://bit.ly/9qSgI
  4. Trees advancing thx to global warming & warmer winters. As climate warms, trees moving 2 higher elevations & latitudes. http://bit.ly/3VfW3U
  5. African nations expected 2 renew calls 4 $billions in compensation from rich polluting nations 4 global warming damage. http://bit.ly/vnlT7
  6. @ClimateTweet Thanks!
  7. US navy making jet fuel from seawater. CO2 dissolved in water+hydrogen=hydrocarbon fuel. Process not carbon neutral tho http://bit.ly/2uttXu
  8. Methane (strong greenhouse gas) trapped in Arctic seabed is escaping, as result of warmer oceans. Climate feedback@ work http://bit.ly/lT86r
  9. Freak waves-what causes them? Study says monster waves up to 60ft high can be created nr sandbanks & strong currents. http://bit.ly/pnstr
  10. NASA: Human activity has depleted groundwater levels in India by up to 1 ft/yr over past 10 yrs. Usage is unsustainable. http://bit.ly/92w6x
  11. Scientists exploring powering the planet w "artificial leaves". Could generate clean fuels by mimicking photosynthesis. http://bit.ly/pmrCH
  12. Ever wondered if fireworks could cause lightning? http://bit.ly/6Nj2m
  13. @the_uzumaki Hi Uzumaki, I've answered your question re fireworks & lightning! 140 chars isn't enough; take a look here: http://bit.ly/6Nj2m
  14. New 1st-of-kind report from California on how state plans 2 adapt 2 climate change. Not just fight it, but also live w it. http://tr.im/vXdN
  15. @quartz_amethyst Really? I didn't know that. Arg. This one's for multiple countries: http://tr.im/vXdc. Hope it works for you!
  16. Cool new carbon footprint calculator launched: http://tr.im/vOpn. I can save $20, 240lbs CO2/yr w more recycling + better fridge. And you?
  17. NYT: U.S. govt giving $2.4BN in grants to make cars greener. Money will go to manufacturers to focus on battery technology 4 hybrid vehicles
  18. New Caltech study: Jellyfish may help stir up seas as much as winds and tides do, by pulling along water. Interesting tho some not convinced
  19. Deforestation = major source of carbon emissions; emits more than global transport. More carbon released by older forests. http://tr.im/vmk8
  20. Major shoe brands-Nike & co-demanding immediate ban on Amazon rainforest destruction from their Brazil leather suppliers. http://tr.im/vmea