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Anna Beech

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Working @c40cities. Tweets are my own.

Joined April 2010
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Countries brought big promises to COP26. Cities brought actions time.com/6116779/cop26-citie…

Countries Brought Big Promises to COP26. Cities Brought Actions

For a more concrete picture of the transformations that need to take place in the short term, it helps to look to cities

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Funding for C40 Cities and partners to deliver immediate action needed to help avert a climate crisis
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (@SciTechgovuk) profile pictureDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology@SciTechgovuk11 Nov 2021
Today at #COP26 we’re supporting cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America with £27.5m to transition to #NetZero by 2050🏬 Helping cities like Nairobi, Kuala Lumpur and Bogotá reduce emissions & grow sustainably Keeping 1.5℃ alive gov.uk/government/news/uk-fu… #TogetherForOurPlanet
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C40 Cities@c40cities9 Nov 2021
Women make up half the world’s population and are often disproportionately impacted by #ClimateChange, but their voices are not always heard due to lack of inclusion and representation at the decision-making level. Today at #COP26, leaders will address this important issue.(1/2)
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Petition: Change the law to include laboratory animals in the Animal Welfare Act. petition.parliament.uk/petit…
Petition: Change the law to include laboratory animals in the Animal Welfare Act.

Petition: Change the law to include laboratory animals in the Animal Welfare Act.

The Government needs to change the law so laboratory animals are included in the Animal Welfare Act. Laboratory animals are currently not protected by the Act and are therefore victims of 'unnecess...

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Beppe Sala@BeppeSala17 Sep 2021
Today, Prince William announced that the City of Milan Food Waste Hubs is one of the first-ever Finalists of The @EarthshotPrize – the most prestigious global environment prize in history. GRAZIE MILANO! A joint effort coordinated by @FoodPolicyMi nominated by @c40cities
The Earthshot Prize (@EarthshotPrize) profile pictureThe Earthshot Prize@EarthshotPrize17 Sep 2021
Watch the highlights of the Finalists announcement by Prince William. Find out more about The Earthshot Prize: earthshotprize.org/
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No one is doing more than cities, but no one is doing enough. As the #1 solar city in America, L.A. is committed to reaching a 100% carbon-free grid by 2035. #LA100 And we'll continue to set a model for the world to follow. ow.ly/dPSS50FNy8r
A Hotter Future Is Certain, Climate Panel Warns. But How Hot Is Up to Us. (Published 2021)

A Hotter Future Is Certain, Climate Panel Warns. But How Hot Is Up to Us. (Published 2021)

Some devastating impacts of global warming are now unavoidable, a major new scientific report finds. But there is still a short window to stop things from getting even worse.

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The science is clear: keeping temp rise under 1.5°C is still within reach if we act quickly & make this a decade of climate action. From the fires that burn our homes to the droughts that drain our resources, the evidence is impossible to ignore.
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@IPCC_CH9 Aug 2021
The #IPCC released its latest #ClimateReport today, #ClimateChange 2021: the Physical Science Basis. “The role of human influence on the climate system is undisputed.” – Working Group I Co-Chair @valmasdel Report ➡️ bit.ly/WGICC2021 Watch the video, 🎥 ⬇️

Trailer for Climate Change 2021: the Physical Science Basis

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Climate action must happen 'for our people, not to them', cities say reut.rs/3kIVLtL
This public open letter against UK racism is going viral! Let’s make it unstoppable! #RashfordSanchoSaka @MarcusRashford @Sanchooo10 @BukayoSaka87 secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en…

This public open letter against UK racism is going viral

After three black football players received a storm of abuse, thousands of Brits are speaking up. Add your voice now.

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Mumbai Among 31 World's Cities to Turn Significantly Greener in Coming Years - goo.gl/alerts/G41wk #GoogleAlerts
Had to get in on the action 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️ #itscominghomememe #itscominghome #england #ENGCRO
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As it looks to solar, Los Angeles targets an inclusive green shift - goo.gl/alerts/KLrR8 #GoogleAlerts
Dave Chappelle’s understated, free-form audio show bears no resemblance to the formulaic shapes that podcasts typically take, particularly those created by celebrities, @cbattan writes. nyer.cm/x7GE31N
Dave Chappelle’s Freewheeling Podcast

Dave Chappelle’s Freewheeling Podcast

On “The Midnight Miracle,” the comedian brings his rogue sensibility to the world of podcasting.

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C40 Cities@c40cities10 May 2021
A green and just recovery from COVID-19 is possible through collaboration on a global scale. Today, C40 mayors convened with US @ClimateEnvoy John Kerry to discuss how all levels of government must come together to confront both the public health and climate crises.
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C40 Cities@c40cities10 May 2021
Today, C40 mayors met with US @ClimateEnvoy John Kerry to discuss the need for national governments to join cities in creating a more sustainable, equitable and resilient future for all. c40.org/press_releases/john-…
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Learn more: C40 Mayors Vaccine Equity Statement c40.org/press_releases/c40-m… #Cities4Climate (via @c40cities)
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