We analysed 73,000 articles and found the UK media is divorcing ‘climate change’ from net zero theconversation.com/we-analysed-...

On day 19 of our #PLOSClimateCountdown, we're featuring an Essay by Mikael Allan Mikaelsson, @neiljennings.bsky.social and Emma Lawrance: "Systems-level risks of the climate crisis are currently missed: A mental health lens" 🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

Imperial Lates: Happiness and Health Beat the winter blues and start 2026 afresh with an evening of science, music and fun for your body and mind🧵 📅29 January, 18.00-21.00, South Kensington Sign-up: ow.ly/IJ9g50XKQER

Sinister: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all . @nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧

Latest #Climate data shows a podium finish for 2025 We are in the decade where the 1.5°C limit is likely to be exceeded, highlighting the accelerating pace of climate change Average global temperature for 2023–2025 is likely to exceed 1.5°C, the first three-year average to do so 🌡️🌏🧪⚒️

The age of warnings is over. The climate and nature crisis is already here, threatening our food, health and national security. On 27 Nov, top UK experts deliver the official briefing our leaders urgently need. Make sure your MP attends❗️ #TimeToStepUp www.nebriefing.org

What if we could transform the world to be fairer and more sustainable?🌍 Case studies show that significant environmental and social benefits #ForNature and people are possible within a decade. A growing movement is calling for equitable & inclusive change. — IPBES#ForNature#TransformativeChange Assessment

Flea and tick medication, antibiotics & illicit drugs found in UK freshwater study by Imperial & @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social. The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵 ow.ly/jQUN50Xmmxc

Loving this ‘Football on prescription’ initiative from Forest Green Rovers - helping to tackle loneliness and depression without the need for medication: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

At our launch event we presented our new report in collaboration with the @ic-cep.bsky.social, which investigates how the health benefits of climate action are currently considered by decision-makers 🧵 📺https://ow.ly/yxNH50XfqBz

Through interviews with UK decision-makers from local to national government our new report, presented at our launch event, investigates how the health benefits of climate action are currently considered by decision-makers 🧵 Read the report: buff.ly/Z2UN2Tu Watch the webinar: buff.ly/eLIm7Sz

Sadly predictable but disgraceful behaviour from the US and Saudi governments in particular: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great work Cardiff! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Event: Delivering for climate & health: insights from UK decision-makers Join us and @ic-cep.bsky.social to explore how the health benefits of climate action are thought about by decision-makers in government. 📍Online ⏰12.00-13.00 📅16 October Sign-up today: ow.ly/Ll4W50X04V4

⚠️Government policy is overlooking the costs of climate inaction on mental health and wellbeing, argues Mikael Mikaelsson, @neiljennings.bsky.social and Emma Lawrance in a new article on the cascading risks of the climate crisis on #WorldMentalHealthDay 🧵 📰 buff.ly/Ty5z9WP

Wind, solar, hydro, and bioenergy together accounted for 54.5% of all the UK’s generation for April, May and June 👏 www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...

Event: Delivering for climate & health: insights from UK decision-makers Join us and @ic-cep.bsky.social to explore how the health benefits of climate action are thought about by decision-makers in government 🧵 📍Online ⏰12.00-13.00 📅16 October Sign-up today: ow.ly/Ll4W50X04V4

How digital tools developed during COVID-19 can help to alleviate pressure on our healthcare systems during heatwaves? With contributions from Dr @emlawrance.bsky.social and Dr @neiljennings.bsky.social. Read the paper here➡️https://ow.ly/HtGg50WYSX3 #ClimateChange #MentalHealth #Heatwaves

Positive news - shows what can happen when countries come together to solve a problem and when key businesses get on board and don't spend vast amounts of £ on misinformation, denial and delay tactics... www.france24.com/en/environme...

🔥Drawing insights from the digital health surge, a new paper by Maria Daniel Loureiro, @neiljennings.bsky.social, @emlawrance.bsky.social, Daniela Ferreira-Santos & Ana Luísa Neves identifies response gaps & suggest strategies to strengthen heat-health action plans in Europe. 📰 ow.ly/lLFZ50WVE4u

🌡️Following a scorching summer, where millions of homes across were at risk of overheating, squeezed households now face rising energy prices this October as temperatures drop 🧵

there’s a tweet for every occasion

In the midst of a sweltering summer, our research published last year shows people are highly concerned about climate change and support policies that address both climate and health. ✅ The UK public are highly supportive of the government target to reach NetZero by 2050 🧵

NEW – Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims | @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @leohickman.carbonbrief.org @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org Read here: buff.ly/AvcB7Aw

Seen on the back of a Tesla this morning!

Motherfucking wind farms…

Just over two weeks to go of our match-funded crowd funder! Help us to raise £10,000 to support councils & show campaigners how to use the #CouncilClimateScorecards to reduce carbon emissions locally. Go to this link to donate and share! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/council-cl...

Great story: Hollywood actors have discovered their pensions are being invested in fossil fuels - and they're not happy about it.

‘It’s death by a thousand cuts’: marine ecologist on the collapse of coral reefs. More than anything #climate and #biodiversity crises make me angry. As few people are largely responsible, while all pay the price, mostly those least responsible. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🌡️📈 With temperatures soaring this weekend, our survey reveals that 1 in 5 people in the UK have experienced negative health impacts linked to hot weather over the last 5 years 🧵

Explore our research on how the UK public been affected by extreme heat and what they think about the risks it poses by Dr @neiljennings.bsky.social, Dr @paulinepaterson.bsky.social, Dr Clair Barnes, Professor @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and Dr Candice Howarth @granthamlse.bsky.social: buff.ly/6lpb3Sx

The UK gov has just published new guidance for environmental impact assessments for oil & gas projects. Despite reports/industry spin, it includes a genuinely robust, credible approach to assessing the emissions caused by burning oil & gas. Let's take a look! 🧵 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525207...

Something tells me the Juventus players don't have a very high opinion of Trump! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

🌲Ed Sheeran explains to Louis Theroux that he dislikes private jets and prefers trains because "I like the environment, I like trees." We know that this type of messaging from celebrities is hugely impactful. We need far more of this from more stars. As posted by @nowthisimpact.bsky.social

Exciting! 🚝 🚞 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Solar hit 700GW in 2020—10x what was forecast in 2006. Why? Feedback loops & non-linear change, not just tech swaps, drive clean energy. Our new @carbonbrief.org piece: Early policy support + smart market design + cross-sector links = faster decarbonisation. www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-h...

The EU is discussing its 2040 target that needs to sketch a credible path towards achieving its mid-century "climate neutrality" target (net zero greenhouse gas emissions). Lots of interests pull in all directions, but our scientific advice from the independent @esabcc.bsky.social is clear 1/2

⚖️History made! In a landmark case, a German court today confirmed that corporate emitters can be held liable for their contribution to climate impacts. The Grantham Institute’s Dr Noah Walker-Crawford was in Hamm to hear the verdict 👇

Really interesting proposal this from @adambell.bsky.social. Makes a lot of sense on the face of it and will be interesting to see if it can garner support as the REMA process plays out. www.businessgreen.com/news/4414138...

Can't help wonder how much Trump's inner circle have made off the various tariff announcements over the last few months: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

NEW – Factcheck: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org‬ @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org‬ w/ comment from @dharavyas.bsky.social‬ Prof Robert Gross, Paul Drummond, Frank S. Aaskov Read here: buff.ly/DWsC3sZ

‘Alarming’ bug splat decline on UK cars raises fears for flying insect numbers - Annual survey of number plates from more than 25,000 journeys reveals 63% fall in squashed bugs since 2021 Story by @patrickbarkham.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“This new report is muddled and misleading. There is far more progress being made around the world to decarbonise the global economy than it suggests." Nick Stern responds to ‘𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘹: 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘞𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦’ by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

But, renewables are so unreliable and intermittent! Now 42 straight and 83 of 115 100% Wind-Water-Solar days in 2025 in CA. WWS has met 52% of 24-h demand and >100% of demand for an average of 4 h/day in '25 Gas down 45% v '23; 26% v '24 Batteries up 74% v '23; 198% v '24

It’s like Liz Truss on steroids! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...

Got a green innovation idea? Gain skills to see if it can evolve into a successful startup - apply now for Climate Launchpad! Don’t worry if you don’t have a business plan just yet, or if your idea is still on the back of a napkin. Apply before the UK deadline on 5 May ➡️ climatelaunchpad.org

Since mid-2022, the Parasiticides & Pollution team at Imperial have raised the alarm regarding flea treatments for household pets and the threat it poses for waterway ecosystems and vulnerable species. Explore our paper: buff.ly/s7sk9vs www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @neiljennings.bsky.social