Today’s book recommendations for Christmas presents #books #reading

My l'il Advent thread, 2025. 25 short quotes by 25 different essayists, taken from a favourite read this year- 'Scientists on survival' (see 'alt'). With 25 old wintry pics of mine taken around the East Sussex countryside (Winchelsea-Rye) when I worked down there some years ago now. 1/25..

Hard hitting words from Chris Packham to politicians and leaders at the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature: "You MUST listen to the science. We didn't just elect you. We've given you our trust. You are about to hear from leading scientists. I beseach you to hear their truth"

Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names. "Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond." Please share with your MP. #NEB2025

Yesterday, Southern Water admitted to losing millions of plastic beads after initially denying it. Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened. @dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social

Every MP now has a personal video invitation to the National Emergency Briefing. This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed. Find and send your MP’s invite: #neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing docs.google.com/document/d/1...

“I urge all policymakers to attend.” Prof Michael Mann👇 Please enter your postcode here www.nebriefing.org to check if your MP has confirmed for the National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov, and email them if not. Understanding the threats & solutions is the first step to protecting the public.

Talk online: “This challenge needs a new approach!” from Prof Jeff Waage Mon 13th Oct 7pm GMT After 40 years of work in agriculture and advising gov, Jeff joined @extinctionrebellion.uk in 2019. Jeff will talk about his experiences and future direction. Q&A us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Want to know everything about bird smell? I wrote an "Ornithological masterclass" on Avian Olfaction for BTO News @btobirds.bsky.social #ornithology Link to the article 👉 www.researchgate.net/publication/...

I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing on the climate & nature crisis, which brings the latest science from leading experts straight to the people in power. I’d like to see one in every country, & the organizers are open to sharing the model. More info: www.nebriefing.org

This could be a tipping point for decision makers across the UK: we're holding a National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature crisis for national leaders at Westminster Central Hall, and you can help!...🧵

We need 1,679 more signatures for this to be sent to the government 👇 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

After a summer of heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, genocide, the relentless rise of Reform, you know you want to do more; to try harder to stop this madness, in whatever way you can, however small. We are feeling like this too. Join our monthly call: Mon 8 Sep 7pm us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

To celebrate 40 years of indie publishing, we asked the O'Mara family to tell us their favourite MOM book that has been published over the years 🥳 From our list, Managing Director Lesley O'Mara chose her favourite title as #ScientistsOnSurvival. buff.ly/TMsDRce #BookSky @scientistsforxr.earth

Social movements play an essential role pushing for action on climate and nature, and it’s now widely recognised that support from scientists can make them more effective But not everyone can take to the streets or risk arrest That’s ok – there’s lots we can do in other ways 🧵1/

Signs were held stating "Climate tipping points = economic risk. Stop new fossil fuels, capital requirements now". Introducing capital requirements for fossil fuel assets could strongly discourage firms from holding them by increasing costs.4/10

❌ You can’t issue a three-line whip against the science. 📢 “The Climate and Nature Bill is the axe. We need to use it to break down the doors of Parliament. Now isn’t the time to give up. Now isn’t the time to be angry. Now is the time to act.” 🐝 Read here: zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill

📝 To mark one year in Government, constituents across the UK are calling for Keir Starmer to deliver #REALChange — and to give the Climate and Nature Bill an emergency debate and vote in Parliament. 💚 Thank you to everyone who is taking part. 👇 Take a look! #CANBill 🧵

3/ BTO therefore supports the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill to require the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. Today a group of BTO staff posted a letter to the Prime Minister asking that this Bill be debated and voted on in Parliament. #CANBill @zero-hour.bsky.social

Earlier this month ~200 scientists gathered to #BringScienceToPolitics. Hear why @chrisgpackham.bsky.social joined us. Part of the "increasing number of scientists realising that the job isn't done once the paper is published"? Follow us and help push for the evidence-informed policy we all need.

200 scientists brought science to politics today in London. We were joined by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, and former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt Sir David King. Science is political. @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

"Politicians need to listen to the scientists and stop listening to the oligarchs” - Former Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @smartyfish.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @sioldridge.bsky.social @drandrewboswell.bsky.social

📢 SCRAP CARBON CAPTURE (CCS) Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1 (More below)

Great to meet my constituent Christoph Bourges this week, part of the #BringScienceToPolitics rally. 200+ scientists joined Chris Packham & others in Parliament Square calling for urgent, evidence-based action on climate & nature. 💚 @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

“Scientists need to step up to the plate” Former Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King to massed scientists outside Parliament yesterday As scientists we need to hold Government to account #BringScienceToPolitics @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

Some of the scientists who gathered in Parliament Square today have told a personal story about their involvement in climate action in this lovely book. Some testimonies are poignant, some funny, some insightful - and they’re all inspiring. Highly recommended!

I went to Parliament today with 150 other scientists to #BringScienceToPolitics. As Sir David King said in his speech, we are currently still accelerating into the polycrisis and we need those in power to put the brakes on immediately! #ActOnFacts @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

Proud to be part of a BTO trio joining other scientist friends at @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social today, and also had a really useful chat with @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Now let's hope the people with the power to tackle the climate & nature emergencies get serious, and fast! #NoNatureNoFuture

I’ve just been to Parliament with @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Sir David King and over 100 scientists to demand politics listens to science on the climate and ecological emergency. @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

Wonderful to meet so many scientists and activists today - great speeches on the importance of following the science not the hustlers and lobbyists (aka also hustlers) also a piece of chewing gum evolving into a trilobite

Great speeches by expert scientists, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and Sir David King, the former UK chief scientific advisor. Politics must act on facts. This is especially important when it comes to the #climatecrisis. #bringsciencetopolitics

This morning I was in Parliament Sq with loads of other scientists and @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social Great speeches by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and Sir David King. Why not join us next time so we can fill the square? #AcademicChatter

Proud to be part of this and in great company including @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, Sir David King, @paulbehrens.bsky.social @sioldridge.bsky.social and many more. We are all in real trouble if we can’t get more truth into our politics and part of that is honouring the best science.

It was extremely heartening to see and meet so many scientists out at Parliament today protesting to bring @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social and ensure our rapid response to the climate and nature crisis - I've contacted and green carded my MP, have you?

Among the speakers at the "Bring science to politics" rally today was @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, here explaining that evidence isn't enough any more. There must be a price to pay for politicians who deny or ignore it, and a reward for those who run with it and act accordingly.

UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament Net Zero matters a great deal @smartyfish.bsky.social @scientistsforxr.earth @abiperrin.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...

🌍 UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament Chris Packham joins over 150 British experts rallying in London to demand urgent, science-based climate policy By Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

Thanks James. Many of the scientists in the film, and others who aren't, have put together this book too - proceeds to XR and to support activism. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/scie...

This excellent short (23 min) film explain why some scientists have been compelled to take direct action in an effort to get governments to respond to the climate crisis. Please watch and share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNvk...

ONE WEEK TO GO! Bring Science to Politics 🥼 JOIN US 🥼 Noon Tue May 13 Parliament Square ⁉️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 #ScientistsOnSurvival #ActOnFacts

“We are scientists and we are freaking out!” A new short documentary, ‘Plan Z’, follows those who’ve turned to drastic measures to warn the public about climate change, risking a criminal record and their professional reputations. 1/4

🌡️ As the Climate & Nature Emergency escalates, we desperately need our government to be informed by, and to act on, science! So scientists we invite YOU to join @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and over 100 others on May 13! ⁉️ Info: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25

This was a wonderful read full of beauty, rage, bravery, humour, and much more. It covers the experiences of several scientists in @scientistsforxr.earth. It's human in all the best ways, never maudlin but full of love for this world.

These are the stories that matter. Not PR stunts for celebrities. But scientists speaking the truth. #ScientistsOnSurvival @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @abiperrin.bsky.social @scientistsforxr.earth @smartyfish.bsky.social yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/tec...

Microbiologist Abi Perrin tells us more about being arrested at a climate action protest. Discover inspirational stories from other #ScientistsForXR in #ScientistsOnSurvival. Video credits: @peteknapp.bsky.social Out now: buff.ly/pef3ZSh ✅ #BookSky @scientistsx.bsky.social

It's hard to get your head around the scale of the environmental vandalism the Labour government is hoping to unleash. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is up there with Trump's executive orders. And the reason is the same: corporate power. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

For #EarthDay 2025, we went to the @britishlibrary.bsky.social to hand out free bookmarks to promote our book! Some great conversations with the public, who were interested to read it. It's available for 99p e-book today only: shorturl.at/UAZc9 Or 10% off with SURVIVAL10 from bookshop.org

This Earth Day, pledge to speak up: share the wonder of nature’s beauty & the deep fear of seeing it all slip away. ‘It’s only by talking about it and feeling what’s going on that we can move forward’ Jen - Science teacher She is one of the authors of Scientists on Survival tinyurl.com/mwesp8hf

‘What would it look like if we expanded our conception of what a scientist needs to be in the twenty-first century? What if every scientist were to stand up for science, joining thousands of their colleagues to demand the systemic changes we desperately need?’ - Abi Perrin #ScientistsOnSurvival