📢 Protect Our Planet News — November 20, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
🌎 News & Actions: November 20, 2025. Climate change poses an urgent and immediate danger to our environment, our planet, and the very future of life on Earth. Together, we can protect our planet.
🌍 Every action counts in the fight against climate change. Today in Protect Our Planet, we’re featuring November 20, 2025 news and critical calls-to-action.
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🌍 Climate change is not a distant threat—it’s a present and growing crisis. It endangers our environment, our communities, and the future of life on Earth. We must rise to meet this moment with courage, education, and action. Together, we can protect our ecosystems, preserve the planet’s beauty and biodiversity, and build a just, sustainable future for generations to come. Join us. Take action today to fight climate change and defend our only home.
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📉 Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
A U.S. appeals court halted the implementation of a California law that would have required large companies doing business in the state to every two years report how climate change could affect their finances. The court’s pause only covers the financial-risk disclosure law and not the separate carbon emissions reporting law, which remains in effect for now. Business groups argue the law infringes on free speech and imposes significant compliance burdens, while state regulators maintain it aims to enhance transparency and corporate accountability. — Associated Press
🌾 Belgian farmer sues French energy giant for damage caused by climate change
A Belgian farmer has filed a lawsuit against the French oil company TotalEnergies, claiming that its operations have contributed to climate-driven crop and fodder failures on his farm and seeking both financial compensation and a mandate to reduce fossil-fuel production. The case is backed by environmental groups and marks part of a rising tide of litigation aimed at holding corporations accountable for climate harm. While globally there are nearly 100 similar cases, none has yet forced a major company to pay for climate-related damage, but this suit could shift legal groundwork. — Seattle Times
🌊 Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy
Hydropower production around the world has declined significantly due to drought and shifting climate patterns, prompting concerns about the reliability of once-solid hydroelectric infrastructure. Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change. Analysts warn that merely increasing wind and solar won’t entirely compensate for reduced hydro output without major grid and storage upgrades. — The New York Times
✝️ Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
In a message delivered during international climate talks, the Pope framed the climate crisis as a moral failing, urging world leaders to act—and warning that nature itself is “crying out” in floods, droughts and storms. He honored progress made since prior agreements but emphasized that political will, not ambition, remains the barrier to meaningful change. The statement underscores the growing role of faith communities in demanding climate justice and accountability. — Associated Press
🌾 South Korean growers sue state power utility, blaming climate change for crop damage
A group of South Korean farmers filed a landmark lawsuit against the national utility company, alleging that its heavy fossil-fuel usage has driven climate change that ruined their harvests. The plaintiffs link unpredictable weather, fungal outbreaks and harvest losses directly to the utility’s emissions, arguing for accountability and earlier coal-phase-out deadlines. The case opens new terrain in climate liability, especially within agriculture and manufacturing-heavy economies. — Associated Press
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Save energy by switching to LED bulbs, upgrading to efficient appliances, and unplugging devices when not in use—small habits make a big impact. Choose renewable energy from your utility or consider installing rooftop solar. Conserve water by fixing leaks, shortening showers, and using efficient fixtures. Eat more plant-based meals to reduce emissions and improve your health. Compost and recycle to keep food scraps and recyclables out of landfills, cutting methane pollution. And drive less—walk, bike, carpool, or take public transit whenever possible, because every mile not driven helps the planet.
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Support remote work options to reduce commutes and cut emissions. Improve efficiency by using LED lighting, motion sensors, and better insulation. Go paperless with digital tools and choose recycled materials when printing is necessary. Promote green travel by encouraging biking, carpooling, and public transportation. Buy sustainably by selecting eco-friendly, non-toxic, and recyclable products. And lead on policy by advocating for workplace sustainability goals and partnering with ethical vendors.
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