Good morning! Here are the latest news stories that showcase the people who are taking on climate change and nature loss – and winning.

💪 The climate activists keeping hope alive

Climate experts and activists around the world are finding reasons to stay hopeful despite the outcome of the US election. From the vocal politicians pushing for change and the activists mobilizing against fossil fuels to the unstoppable rise of clean power – the tide has already turned, and momentum will only continue to build. 

‘There will be a turning point. It's always darkest before dawn. Let's make this the low point from which we rise together.’

🌎 Climate action beyond US borders

And, if that weren’t enough to get you back from the brink, here’s 10 more reasons to stay optimistic in the wake of Trump’s election. For one, even if he pulls out of the Paris Agreement – which hopes to limit global temperatures to 2 degrees – the rest of the world will continue regardless. Plus, investment in clean energy has overtaken fossil fuels and will only continue to accelerate, with China emerging as the leader in a race the US won’t want to give up so easily.

🌳 China’s huge carbon sink

Speaking of China, it’s sequestered a huge amount of carbon in recent years – approximately 209m metric tons – through tree planting and forest restoration. The Chinese government’s claim about the extent of the forest expansion has recently been confirmed by international experts using satellite evidence.