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Our mission is to reduce carbon emissions. #CarbonDoneCorrectly #ClimateChange

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We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit (tax ID # 47‑5068496), which means your donations towards our high-quality carbon projects can count double thanks to #corporatematching! Give today and make twice the impact for the planet and its people. cooleffect.org/store/donate
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Studies show most people vastly underestimate how much others care about #climatechange, which can lead to silence and inaction. The best way to fight silence and inaction? Have a conversation. climatecentral.org/climate-m…

Starting Conversations About Climate Change | Climate Central

Most people underestimate how much others care about climate change, leading to silence and inaction. Talking about it is something we can all do to help overcome these misperceptions.

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Polar bears are finding a way to adapt to #climatechange — but will it be enough? vox.com/climate/472312/green…

Climate change is rewriting polar bear DNA

Researchers say some populations are activating “jumping genes” to survive rising temperatures. It’s both hopeful and alarming.

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If your holiday dinners are served with a side of climate skepticism these days, here are five easy ways to make those awkward conversations a little easier to deal with. about.bnef.com/insights/clea…

Holiday Meal With Climate-Change Skeptics? Make These Five Points | BloombergNEF

BloombergNEF has collected five facts illustrating how humanity is moving toward a more renewable and sustainable future. 

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Botanists are creating the ultimate Christmas tree – using selective breeding to grow firs that can survive climate change. msn.com/en-ie/cars/enthusias…
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Good news: numbers from a study overestimated climate change’s total impact on wages and the world economy. Bad news: the actual numbers are still very bad. nytimes.com/2025/12/03/busin…

Top Journal Retracts Study Predicting Catastrophic Climate Toll

While growing evidence shows that carbon emissions are harming the economy, the journal Nature found that an outlier paper had deep flaws.

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For homeowners, failing to consider climate risks could be catastrophic—and now those risks are getting even harder to understand. newrepublic.com/article/2039…

Zillow Doesn’t Care If Climate Change Destroys Your New Home

The real estate platform recently removed climate risk scores from its listings—a potentially ruinous development for some buyers.

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Tools like #carboncredits and #traveloffsets aren’t magic solutions, and should only be used after you’ve taken steps to reduce your existing #carbonfootprint. We say: do your best, then offset the rest. And now, before you pack—you can give back. medium.com/@cooleffect/befor…
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Calling all eco-friendly travelers! This year, it’s time to make an upgrade. Not an upgrade to first class, but an upgrade for the planet.
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This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking that you upgrade your impact for the planet and its people by offsetting your holiday travel supporting clean cookstove carbon projects for families in Honduras and Guatemala through @ProyectoMirador.
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Before you pack, give back. See how you can make a real impact here: cooleffect.org/travel-offset

Carbon Offset Calculator for Flights, Driving & Travel | Cool Effect

WaCalculate and offset the carbon footprint from flights, road trips, hotels, and cruises. Takes 2 minutes. Projects verified to the highest standards. Offset your travel today.nt to offset your...

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So, #COP30 is over. Now what? abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…
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Want to #MAHA? Stop fueling #climatechange. theconversation.com/want-to-…

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

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Super pollutants like methane are our worst enemies in terms of #climatechange, but our own Johanna Depenthal is here to explain why tackling them can deliver real impact for the planet and its people. carbonherald.com/opinion-unl…

Opinion: Unlocking the VCM’s Secret Weapon: How Cutting Super Pollutants Can Deliver Real Impact

Targeting super pollutants like methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons has taken center stage in the VCM.

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Brazil's #COP30 kicks off this week, and here's why it could be a turning point for #climatejustice — and #climatefinance. unepfi.org/themes/climate-ch…

COP 30 – a turning point for climate, human rights and the finance sector?

This year’s COP30 takes place in the wake of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling in July 2025. Explore how the ruling has far-reaching implications for States’ obligations but has...

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The climate crisis is quickly becoming an insurance crisis as well. theconversation.com/climate-…

Climate change is becoming an insurance crisis

Climate change is undermining insurance markets, especially for the households that need coverage most.

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Climate change mitigation strategies are available, cost effective, and urgently needed. From forest protection and renewables to plant-rich diets, we can still limit warming if we act boldly and quickly. academic.oup.com/bioscience/…

The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink

We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer

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Is it time to go beyond #netzero? weforum.org/stories/2025/10/…
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It's time to meat the real cost of our diets' contributions to #climatechange. #meatlessmonday abcnews.go.com/US/carbon-cos…

Carbon cost of meat in US: This is how many greenhouse gas emissions are released

Researchers have quantified how meat consumption in the U.S. is contributing to the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change.

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It's no secret that #generative #AI isn't great for the planet — but could it help combat #climateskepticism and inspire #climateaction? nature.com/articles/s41558-0…
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