Juanita Majury
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Call for Papers: Education in the Anthropocene – deadline 6 March 2026
Are you researching or writing about how education can help society navigate the challenges of the Anthropocene — from climate change to inequality and transitions to a net-zero, nature-positive future? Humanities & Social Sciences Communications (a Nature Portfolio journal) has just opened submissions for a new curated Collection on Education in the Anthropocene — and…
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Pharmaceuticals in Rivers: the Invisible Pollution
by Edison Barbieri, 5 Gennaio 2026 – Fonte: Città Nuova An often overlooked but increasingly serious form of pollution is affecting rivers and freshwater ecosystems around the world: pharmaceutical residues. Substances from commonly used medicines — including antibiotics, hormones, painkillers and psychiatric drugs — are now regularly detected in rivers, lakes and streams. Even when present…
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UN Climate-Related Decades Shaping the Years Ahead
As 2026 begins, the United Nations is entering a new long-term commitment with the launch of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035). This Decade highlights the urgent need to reduce emissions, improve accessibility, and reshape how people and goods move — recognising transport as a key driver of climate change and social inequality. Its…
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From Christmas Trees to Global Pollution
adapted from Benedetto Gui’s article in Città Nuova A simple seasonal question — is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment? — opens up a much bigger picture about how our everyday choices are connected to global environmental injustice. Studies suggest that producing an artificial Christmas tree generates far more CO₂ than…
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Plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean is giving rise to a new, human-made marine ecosystem.
Summary of Edison Barbieri’s recent article in Città Nuova: Recent scientific research shows that the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, located between California and Hawaii, is no longer just a symbol of ocean pollution. The vast amount of floating plastic has created hard surfaces in the open ocean, allowing many marine organisms to attach, survive and…
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“Let Justice Flow Like Rivers”: All-Ireland Churches to Gather for Landmark Creation Care Conference
Newry, 17 January 2026 — Church leaders, politicians, theologians, scientists and grassroots practitioners from across Ireland will gather in Newry this January for a major all-Ireland conference on Creation Care. The event is organised by the Irish Council of Churches, in partnership with the Irish Inter Church Meeting and Church Leaders, and reflects a growing…
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Corrymeela’s Climate Justice Article for December 2025
Thanks Alex Wimberly for these reflections on COP 30: COP30 took place in Brazil in November and brought the usual disappointments, particularly on implementation, but some progress. The decisions reflected both a shared desire for global action and increasingly polarized interests. I’ve drawn on an analysis of outcomes by the International Institute for Sustainable Development…
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Well done to Moycraig Young Farmers
Moycraig Young Farmers is with Power NI e Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster. ♻️🌎 Moycraig is MOO-ving to ZERO 🌎♻️ This year, we are building on from the strong sustainability pledge we had created last year. We are delighted to announce our new pledge which is “Moycraig MOO-ving to ZERO” This isn’t just a motto…
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Fire at COP 30
A fire broke out in the Blue Zone at COP30 in Belém onThursday 20th November, everything stopped. Pavilions went up in flames, alarms sounded and thousands of people had to move quickly. For many, it was frightening. No one travels across the world for a climate summit expecting smoke, confusion and sirens. But in the…
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62 faith institutions announce fossil fuel divestment commitments
As COP30 meets in Brazil, 62 faith institutions announce fossil fuel divestment commitments In one of the biggest divestment announcements to date, dozens of faith institutions demonstrate climate leadership and accelerate the transition to a fossil free future 18 November 2025: Today 62 faith institutions announced their divestment from fossil fuel companies, sending a strong…