See me at @sohotheatre.bsky.social in #London on 16th & 17th Feb From karaoke with a bunch of bankers to petrol station bathrooms and the United Nations, Solastalgia, is an epic story about fatherhood, finance, #fossilfuels and facing the future, together. sohotheatre.com/events/matt-... #Theatre

Go see this film ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It’s a tremendous piece of work” “A powerful, thought provoking and inspirational film” “Many, many people need to see this” “It’s your first film, and yet still better than most #climate documentaries I’ve seen!”

You may’ve seen coverage of a new report on the threat to national security from environmental collapse. A common response that’s got my goat is: “Look, it’s not just tree-hugging enviros saying this, it’s hard-nosed spooks!” A short thread on why this framing is bad history & bad politics🧵😡😉

For those in London who’d like to see my new film linking wildfires to politics, it will be in Karamel (N22) on Saturday 24 Jan at 6pm. The event is being hosted by Fossil Free London @fossilfreeldn.bsky.social. Entry is ‘pay as you feel’: www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket... @haringeygreens.bsky.social

Join Birmingham Friends of the Earth for a screening of Pete Knapp’s Fires and Fascism on 6 Feb at The Warehouse @inthewarehouse.bsky.social @birminghamfoe.bsky.social @peteknapp.bsky.social

On my film tour of the UK, I'll be taking it to Circle Newport on 3 Feb at 7:00pm (£3-£11): ucnewport.co.uk/event/fires-... @walesgreenparty.bsky.social @foecymrucydd.bsky.social @cityofnewportnews.bsky.social

On my film tour of the UK, I'll be taking it to Swansea's Volcano on 30 Jan at 7:00pm (£3-£11): www.ticketsource.co.uk/volcano/fire... @walesgreenparty.bsky.social @swanseaforeurope.bsky.social @wtswwswanseagroup.bsky.social @foecymrucydd.bsky.social

"The climate doesn’t recognise pragmatism. If we want to effect meaningful change, we act as the climate science demands. Anything less is a waste of time" 123 days to go @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @matthewtodd.bsky.social @rogerhallam.com @juststopoil.bsky.social @scientistsforxr.earth

It's not hypocrisy, it's capitalism. The bizarre behaviour of Western states and leaders often seems to betray a moral double standard. But in fact it is all perfectly consistent with a single standard, namely, the objective of maintaining the conditions for capital accumulation in the core.

Here at The Warehouse 6th Feb 7pm with @birminghamfoe.bsky.social @xrbham.bsky.social & Greenpeace Brum.

Fires and Fascism. Showing at The Gregson, #Lancaster on the 10th February with Q&A. Connecting the accelerating #ClimateEmergecy with #UKPolitics (& global politics).

My documentary about wildfires & community is showing in Totnes (14 Jan), Plymouth (15 Jan), Buckfastleigh (16 Jan) fires-and-fascism.co.uk @benking01.bsky.social @exetergreens.bsky.social @myzerocarbon.org @dpadartmoor.bsky.social @pickwellfoundation.bsky.social @southdevongreens.bsky.social

Some of us talk a lot about the connection between climate change and the rise of the far right. But Pete has made a whole film about it. Check out Fires and Fascism.

See this if you can, an eye opener on how wildfires are used to ferment hate and how answers can lie in traditional, small-scale, land management. Love for each other and the land both vital.

Jan and Feb tour dates for my film 'Fires and Fascism' announced! I’ll be attending each screening in person for a discussion afterwards about community, what might be drawing people towards Reform, and sharing ideas about what to do next. Trailer and tickets: fires-and-fascism.co.uk

Great to do this long form interview with @skynewsrss.bsky.social We're engaging with Reform voters because they're fed up with the system - and right to be. But instead of more division, we need to invest in communities and stop the super rich screwing us over. youtu.be/MuRccrQ0D88?...

FINAL REMINDER Are you interested in working in atmospheric science? Would you like to learn more about weather systems, air quality, and climate? Don't miss out on our Introduction to Atmospheric Science training course this February! Apply by 23 January: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

This year, I’m proud to be part of the #flightfree movement to reduce air pollution for people living near airports. I nominate @air-quality-news.bsky.social @jamesallanatmos.bsky.social and @dpcarrington.bsky.social to join me if you're not already! #flightfree2026 @flightfreeuk.bsky.social

ICYMI - Here's a roundup of all my artwork in 2025

Despite the title of this week’s @bigissue.com column , it is more about my love of Manchester than resigning from Monkey Cage - but here it is www.bigissue.com/opinion/robi...

If we are banning cell phones for kids we need to be talking about banning chatbots for boomers www.persuasion.community/p/my-chatgpt...

Both the aviation and the wood burning (Ecostove) industry are exploiting the government's legislation blind spot says @peteknapp.bsky.social

One of Britain’s last salt marshes has been polluted with thousands of plastic beads by Southern Water, and conservationists say it could take years to clean up. www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."

“Science isn’t political”

Wood burning for electricity is not a solution to decelerate climate change or biodiversity loss. The huge carbon emissions from Drax were ‘solved’ by carbon capture, which was never going to work, and now they’re abandoning it. My film explores tree burning for fuel: fires-and-fascism.co.uk

Agreed that discussion and listening is key to fight fascism in the UK and the rest of the world. But let’s be careful about how Christianity is being used by the far right to provide much needed community and belonging in society. There are many ways to do this outside of religion.

It's tonight! Don't miss it – the Flight Free UK end-of-year party 🐧 www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh... 7.30-9pm Online (Zoom) Quiz, travel stories, entertainment Wear your best jumper 🎄

@robinince.bsky.social: “In a recent meeting where BBC studio executives again voiced problems, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices. I chose the latter. It broke my heart.”

My film tour starts again in Jan in Devon. Each with an in-person Q&A. 12 Jan, Okehampton - New Carlton Cinema 14 Jan, Totnes Cinema 15 Jan, Plymouth Arts Cinema 16 Jan, Buckfastleigh - Moor Imagination Centre Tickets and future film tour dates: fires-and-fascism.co.uk#screening-da...

"Collapse is boring. It’s ordinary. It looks like people standing next to a log splitter on a Saturday morning because the safety net dissolved and no one replaced it." People donating wood for people to burn - wood banks - are appearing in the USA. #airpollution newrepublic.com/article/2040...

One way to support flight-free travel and have a good time doing it: Take part in the Flight Free UK Christmas Quiz! They are a tiny charity doing excellent work to shift travel norms.

Ultrafine particles can enter the brain through the nose. Government says it will use "four tests" - climate, air quality, noise and economic growth - on Heathrow expansion It's ignoring dangers of UFPs @peteknapp.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social www.salamandernews.org/heathrow-exp...

But the question remains: why is Keir Starmer not making the case for the ECHR and what protections it brings to British people? He spent his entire career defending it. He wrote a 900 page book on it! A prime minister who left his principles at the door the minute he got into power.

As night follows day... 🤦‍♂️ "Members of the public had complained that the height of the wall interfered with the sea view for motorists and council management said it will cost €230,000 to reduce the height" #StormBram #Dublin #Ireland 🇮🇪 #SeaLevelRise

As a long-time campaigner for publicly owned railways and the proud owner of a very well-worn @bringbackbritishrail.org t-shirt, I am excited to vote for #GreatBritishRailways in public hands today 🛤️🙌 But as @sianberry just said in the Commons debate - shall we do the actual trains next?! 🚆

It was my experience of deforestation in Borneo when I reached my tipping point. I stopped flying, became vegan, became an activist with @scientistsforxr.earth, and left academia to become a filmmaker. Storytelling might have more impact than my work in science. My film: fires-and-fascism.co.uk

We’ve got an exciting program planned for our End-of-Year Party on 15th December ⛄ Flight-free travel inspiration, climate poetry and our legendary quiz! If you haven’t reserved your spot yet head to tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/1909812 🐧❄️

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

Gas cookers can be harmful through polluting the air in homes. Induction hobs removes the nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide that are problematic with gas hobs, and Global Action Plan have provided a guide on how to change over:

A huge moment for me. A real highlight in the film tour, to have ‘Fires and Fascism’ on the board outside the Ritzy in Brixton ahead of tonight’s screening. More screenings: fires-and-fascism.co.uk#screening-da...

@srsholmes.com having an issue with Blueview, trying on different devices and browsers but the same error.

Where art says so much more than political commentary alone can

"As you can see, none of the @who.int guidelines set 4 years ago are even considered as UK targets by 2030. This is not adequate to save lives and will lead to greater numbers of deaths from air pollution than stronger targets would" - Dr. @peteknapp.bsky.social

“As we strive for cleaner air and healthier living, we should prioritize indoor air quality,” Jackson said. “Switching to electric stoves is a positive step toward cleaner cooking and better health.” news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...

Upcoming screening of 'Fires and Fascism' with me and a panel attending for a discussion afterwards about community and the far right. Brighton, Tue 9 Dec, 6pm Dukes at Komedia £10.85 www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail... @xrbrighton.bsky.social @brightonnews.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social

Next screening of Fires and Fascism with panel discussion on community and the far right: Brixton, Sun 7 Dec, 6pm Ritzy Cinema £10.85 www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail... @xrlondon.bsky.social @axedrax.bsky.social @fossilfreeldn.bsky.social @moneyrebellion.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk

Update: Apologies I was due to be on Have I got News for You this week. We've now postponed until 2026. To go on Question Time and speak up for migrants right now feels vital.

I am in the process of writing an expanded response to today's Environmental Improvement Plan published by the UK Government, which includes some broad targets for improving the UK’s air quality. But here are the main points:

Next screening of Fires and Fascism with panel discussion on community and the far right: Brixton, Sun 7 Dec, 6pm Ritzy Cinema £10.85 www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail... @xrlondon.bsky.social @axedrax.bsky.social @fossilfreeldn.bsky.social @moneyrebellion.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk