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Not yet sure if I want to do this all over again...
#seabirds
#scicomm
#nonaturenofuture
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Robin Ince
about 1 month ago
Today’s book recommendations for Christmas presents
#books
#reading
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Kevin Thornton
about 1 month ago
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..
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Dr Steve Westlake
about 1 month ago
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"
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Simon Oldridge
about 2 months ago
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
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National Emergency Briefing
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
https://www.nebriefing.org/open-letter
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Scientists for XR
about 2 months ago
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
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National Emergency Briefing
2 months ago
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...
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National Emergency Briefing
4 months ago
“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.
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Scientists for XR
3 months ago
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...
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Marc Gilles
3 months ago
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/...
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Michael E. Mann
4 months ago
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
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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?
https://www.nebriefing.org
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Paul Behrens
4 months ago
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!...🧵
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Flight Free UK
4 months ago
We need 1,679 more signatures for this to be sent to the government 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Scientists for XR
4 months ago
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
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Michael O'Mara Books
5 months ago
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
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buff.ly/TMsDRce
#BookSky
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Dr Charlie Gardner
5 months ago
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/
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Scientists for XR
6 months ago
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
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Zero Hour for the Climate & Nature Bill
6 months ago
❌ 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
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Government tries to bury the Bill… But we’re bringing it back
CAMPAIGNER BLOG BY SARAH WARREN Today is the day my hope in this Government died. The landmark Climate and Nature Bill, introduced by Roz Savage last autumn, has been ...
https://zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill
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Zero Hour for the Climate & Nature Bill
6 months ago
📝 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
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
6 months ago
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
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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival
8 months ago
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.
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Scientists for XR
8 months ago
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
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Stuart Spray
8 months ago
"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
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'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster
Chris Packham was joined by more than 150 scientists in a demonstration urging Westminster to start listening to the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change
https://bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/chris-packham-westminster-climate-change/
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Dr Andrew Boswell #ClimateLitigation
8 months ago
📢 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)
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Pippa Heylings 🔶 MP for South Cambridgeshire
8 months ago
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
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James Bullock
8 months ago
“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
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Annie Leymarie
8 months ago
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!
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Chloe Sutcliffe
8 months ago
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
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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
8 months ago
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Michael Lomotey
8 months ago
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
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Robin Ince
8 months ago
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
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Darius Kosmützky
8 months ago
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
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#bringsciencetopolitics
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Varyl Thorndycraft
8 months ago
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
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Mike Berners-Lee
8 months ago
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.
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Jed Soleiman
8 months ago
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?
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Annie Leymarie
8 months ago
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.
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Brian McHugh
8 months ago
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...
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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
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environment/uk-scientists-stage-historic-climate-protest-at-parliament/?feed_id=7446&_unique_id=68236f8e80c09
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Yorkshire Bylines
8 months ago
🌍 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
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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
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environment/uk-scientists-stage-historic-climate-protest-at-parliament/
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Stuart Capstick
8 months ago
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...
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Scientists on Survival: Personal Stories of Climate Action a book by Scientists for XR.
An inspirational and compelling collection of stories from XR scientists detailing their personal responses to the climate and ecological crisis and the motivations that led them to work with XR.With ...
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/scientists-for-survival-scientists-for-xr/7678861
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James Dyke
8 months ago
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...
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Plan Z: From Lab Coats To Handcuffs
YouTube video by Voice Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNvk-qFN2Ww
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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival
8 months ago
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
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Scientists for XR
8 months ago
“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
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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival
8 months ago
🌡️ 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
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Paul Behrens
8 months ago
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.
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Brian McHugh
9 months ago
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...
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The fight to save our planet – the scientists’ view
In a new and compelling compilation of stories, scientists speak out about the climate crisis, and what keeps them fighting
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/technology/the-fight-to-save-our-planet-the-scientists-view/?feed_id=7269&_unique_id=680a63c29c348
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Michael O'Mara Books
9 months ago
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
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George Monbiot
9 months ago
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...
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Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/24/labour-nature-england-ecosystems-planning-bill-keir-starmer
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Scientists for XR
9 months ago
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
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Scientists for XR
9 months ago
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
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Jen Murphy on being a science teacher in the climate emergency
YouTube video by Scientists for Extinction Rebellion
https://youtu.be/xAPUvY6U5Cc
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Low-Carbon Birding
9 months ago
‘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
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