Welcome to the first edition of Matcha Straw! We’ll keep you informed on the latest climate news and offer a light-hearted take through memes and wit.

In less than 5 minutes you’ll get our take on 2 climate stories, a summary of interesting news and linked articles, and a climate meme.

Matcha's Gulp

Exxon's own research drills hole in their climate change denial

Exxon, the oil giant, knew decades ago that burning fossil fuels would lead to global warming, yet they publicly denied it and even cast doubt on the science. But now a new study published in the journal Science has provided statistical evidence that Exxon's own climate predictions, dating back to the 1970s, were just as accurate as independent experts. Looks like Exxon turned a blind eye to this and continued drilling for profits.

Brazil’s Amazon U-turn: From deforestation to COP30 host bid

Brazil’s new president Lula looks to be taking steps to fulfill his climate promises to protect the Amazon (the rainforest, not the tech giant that gives us instant delivery) and fight climate change by bidding to host Cop30 climate talks in the Belem, the capital of the Amazonian state Pará. Quite the U-turn from his predecessor, where deforestation reached its highest level since 2008.

News Sip

• Hundreds of ultra-short private jet flights to Davos revealed, as global leaders head into World Economic Forum: nothing screams irony like taking a short private jet flight to discuss climate change.

• Greta joins march on German village in protest against coal mine expansion: Greta has taken a break from destroying Andrew Tate on Twitter to demonstrate against the expansion of a coal mine.

• Earth’s ozone layer is on the mend: The UN confirmed that the holes in the ozone layer are decreasing, it will still take 40 years to get back to what it was in 1980.

• Climate Startup Removes Carbon From Open Air in Industry First: Climeworks AG was able to pull CO2 from open air and store in underground.

Today's Climate Meme

ClimateTech startups are thriving, despite this economic environment:

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