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The document is a formal demand signed by over 400 organizations and individuals addressed to fossil fuel companies, financial institutions, and the Government of Mozambique. It alleges that the gas industry in Cabo Delgado has caused massive land grabbing, displaced over 100,000 people, and fueled extremist violence through the marginalization of local youth. The authors claim that the Mozambican army is deployed primarily to protect gas infrastructure rather than civilians and that the industry was responsible for introducing COVID-19 to the region. The statement calls for a transition to locally-owned renewable energy and the release of disappeared journalists and community members.

The document is an open letter signed by 410 organizational and individual entities calling for an end to the gas industry in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. It alleges that multinational corporations and the Mozambican government are complicit in land grabbing, the displacement of thousands of people, and the fueling of extremist violence. The statement highlights the environmental impact on the Quirimbas Archipelago and the role of the gas industry in spreading COVID-19. It demands the release of disappeared journalists and activists, the transition to renewable energy, and the establishment of a legally binding international instrument for corporate accountability regarding human rights.

The document highlights that older adults are disproportionately affected by extreme heat due to physiological vulnerabilities and social isolation. It argues that while air conditioning is critical, it can be inaccessible due to poverty or power failures, and its use contributes to further warming. The report emphasizes that social connection is a primary defense against heat deaths and details successful community interventions in cities like Philadelphia and Phoenix, while warning that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates risks by increasing isolation.

Dr. Intan Suci Nurhati, an author for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, emphasizes the importance of adapting scientific delivery to the specific needs and language of different audiences. Her approach includes providing strategic support to government negotiators, using financial metaphors for CEOs and influencers, and utilizing social media to reach high school students. She notes that these interactions, particularly with the media, have influenced her own scientific direction.

Dr. Izidine Pinto, an author for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, conducted a seminar at Eduardo Mondlane University in Quelimane, Mozambique, in March 2020. He used local examples, such as the impacts on Quirimbas National Park and the Primeiras and Segundas Archipelago, to make global climate science resonate with students. The session included discussions on the consequences of Tropical Cyclone Idai and the temporary improvement of air quality during the COVID-19 pandemic due to reduced industrial and transport activity.

The document outlines the difficulties small rural communities encounter when attempting to access federal disaster preparedness funding and mapping programs due to limited local government capacity. It highlights specific governance challenges in repairing critical infrastructure, using the Midland dam floods as an example, and discusses the need for workforce development and watershed management to build flood resilience.

A comparison of survey data from 2014 and 2020 shows that a significantly larger proportion of Americans now believe climate change will increase health harms in their communities, particularly regarding wildfires, though mental health impacts remain less widely recognized.

The report evaluates the European Commission's Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) presented on 11 March 2020, arguing that while it makes significant steps in recognizing gaps, it remains too focused on production and products rather than consumption. The authors recommend demand-side policy measures and call for active participation from local, regional, and national authorities to complement EU efforts in transitioning to a circular economy to prevent climate change and ecological collapse.

The Green Economy Coalition views the COVID-19 pandemic as a symptom of a broken economic system and a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to shift toward a green economy. They advocate for a recovery that goes beyond net-zero emissions to incorporate wellbeing, justice, and planetary boundaries. The Coalition is currently monitoring government stimulus packages to ensure they support small businesses and green job creation for the poorest, while connecting networks to develop long-term resilience reforms.

A survey of 1,029 U.S. adults conducted in April 2020 reveals that while 75% of registered voters believe global warming is happening, views on its causes and the urgency of action vary significantly by political affiliation. Despite these divisions, there is broad cross-party support for renewable energy research, public land use for clean energy, and the Paris Climate Agreement. The report also finds that a candidate's position on global warming is a 'very important' voting factor for 43% of registered voters.

The document describes how rising temperatures and forest management issues are increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfire smoke waves in the Western U.S. It highlights the danger of PM2.5 particles, which can enter the bloodstream and exacerbate respiratory conditions, potentially increasing the risk of death from COVID-19. The text also notes that other pollutants, such as industrial emissions and tear gas, further increase susceptibility to respiratory infections.

The document proposes that the African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) adopt futures literacy and anticipatory governance to move beyond simple forecasting and better implement the African Mining Vision (AMV). It suggests establishing an 'African Futures of Mining' working group, creating action laboratories for collective intelligence, and integrating foresight themes into the annual Africa Forum on Mining to better navigate global uncertainties like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report details a consultation between the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO), and various civil society organisations (CSOs) to determine the focus of Botswana's APRM submission. Based on a non-scientific survey of 24 CSOs, the meeting identified approximately 20 major governance concerns, including the lack of separation of powers, rampant corruption, and high inequality. The group discussed the need to narrow these down to 12 key issues, debating whether the final submission should adopt a problem-solving tone or remain critical of the government. Participants from Zambia and Namibia provided comparative perspectives on evidence-based submissions and common regional issues like gender-based violence and land reform.

The statement asserts that current economic systems, which treat the environment as a free good and ignore thermodynamic limits, have driven climate change and the sixth mass extinction. It calls for a radical shift toward economic models that prioritize sustainable ecological foundations and biodiversity preservation to maintain a safe and just space within planetary boundaries.

The Life After Coal Campaign argues that the Draft Regulations Amending the Electricity Regulations on New Generation Capacity, 2011 are redundant and legally inconsistent. They contend that the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) does not require Ministerial approval for municipalities to establish electricity capacity, and that such regulations create unnecessary barriers to the urgent transition to clean energy. The document highlights the severe health, environmental, and economic harms of South Africa's coal-dependent energy sector and criticizes the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019 for unjustifiably constraining renewable energy while permitting new coal and gas capacity. The campaign recommends that if the regulations proceed, they must include requirements for environmental and health impact assessments, transparent public consultation, and financial support for under-resourced municipalities.

The statement by Friends of the Earth International and JA! describes the 'gas rush' in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, as a catalyst for severe human rights violations, land grabbing, and environmental degradation. It highlights the displacement of over 550 families and the impact of military presence requested by corporations like Exxon Mobil and Total. The document also links the gas industry to the spread of COVID-19 in the region and the disappearance of journalists and activists. It concludes with demands for the Mozambican government and transnational corporations to cease fossil fuel exploitation in favor of renewable energy and for international bodies to investigate crimes in the region.

Friends of the Earth International and JA! denounce the impact of the gas industry in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, citing the displacement of 550 families, the destruction of biodiversity in the Quirimbas Archipelago, and the exacerbation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement highlights a climate of violence where the Mozambican army is accused of protecting transnational companies like Total and ExxonMobil rather than civilians, while journalists and community members disappear. It demands that the government shift toward people-owned renewable energy and that international bodies hold corporations accountable for their actions.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) asserts that climate change cannot be effectively addressed without first tackling systemic inequality and injustice. The organization emphasizes that the costs of climate action must not fall unfairly on marginalized groups, and the benefits of a clean energy economy must be shared broadly. EESI highlights its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives such as supporting on-bill financing for low-income rural families and focusing on the resilience of marginalized coastal communities affected by pollution and environmental disasters.

Natural Justice expresses solidarity with protesters in the United States and South Africa, arguing that environmental justice is inseparable from racial, economic, and social justice. The organisation condemns police brutality and the oppression of indigenous people and activists globally, asserting that the planetary crisis and climate change disproportionately affect the poor and vulnerable.

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was predicted to be more active than normal due to warmer-than-average water temperatures in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico and ENSO-neutral conditions. While climate change may not increase hurricane frequency, it is linked to a 25-30% increase in Category 4 and 5 storms per degree Celsius of warming, more rapid intensification, increased rainfall, and higher storm surges driven by rising sea levels.