Back in the Autumn, No.10 blocked the publication of a report into the risks the UK could face if climate change causes ecosystems around the world to collapse. On Tuesday, after an FOI request, it published the report. But it turns out, that wasn't the full version. www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

During the 1990s environmental damage was projected in the future to cause mass migration, food price increases, disease & extreme weather, among other things. We are living now in the beginning of that future. Taking action is vital for national security. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I am delighted to have joined the Oxford Climate Policy Monitor team this month as the new Executive Director. See below for great coverage of the climate policy monitor research by The Scotsman 👇

The release of this new film in early 2026 should create quite an impact, in setting out the seriousness of the ecological challenges now upon us, while inspiring understanding as to the positive choices we can make in meeting them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Key Reform chief and ally of Nigel Farage has been jailed for taking Russia bribes If you haven't heard about this then you should have #russia #scandal #corruption #bribery #democracy www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Embarrassing news for Starmer and Ed Miliband in the run up to #COP30 UK fails to commit to flagship fund on tropical forests. @ed-miliband.bsky.social @rkyte365.bsky.social

Worrying news. Downing Street blocked report which showed that deforestation could push up food prices. Head in the sand? Ignoring an ecological or financial risk does not make it go away #deforestation #risks #collapse #ecosystem www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

"the Labour government’s determination to roll back environmental laws in its push for growth will put some of the UK’s most precious and protected land at risk of destruction by housebuilding" Starmer's war on nature continues..... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

This is vitally important considering the Amazon is responsible for approximately 20% of the world's total freshwater - as the largest watershed in the world - and also accounts for around 16% of the oxygen produced on land. These decisions affect all life on earth. #COP30 #deforestation #farming

Important article to read in advance of #COP30: "We should prohibit deforestation in the Amazon because it is very close to the point of no return.” #Brazil #Amazon #Survival apnews.com/article/braz...

Important point by @susannahfisher.bsky.social in her new book: "If I had been writing this book a few years ago I might have talked more about the highest-emission scenarios and painted a picture of an apocalyptic desert world of 4C or 5C.. The good news is, that is now not very likely" #optimism

Consumer backlash grows over cages in Marriott’s egg supply #Marriott #hotel #backlash #eggs #batteryhens animalequality.org/news/2025/06...

Fascinating graphic from @bryantresearch.bsky.social A massive 85% of the UK public are against killing newborn chicks with grinding or gassing. Yes this has a prevalence of 99% in the UK food sector.

(Reuters) - FEMA staff left baffled after the disaster agency's head said during a briefing that he hadn't been aware the US has a hurricane season. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fema-staff-confused-after-head-said-he-was-unaware-us-hurricane-season-sources-2025-06-02/

New Pope Leo "is outspoken about the need for urgent action on climate change", says the College of Cardinals Report "He aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities." collegeofcardinalsre...

Interesting research - the UK public underestimate of the percentage of animals which are factory farmed. The average estimate for all animals was 58%. While the reality is over 90%. bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-item...

So next time there is a massive hurricane, tsunami or flood in the US, who's going to be responsible for the early warning systems? #forecasting #disaster

"If you take everything, then you over-exploit and the populations collapse. Then what you’ll see in the long term is actually a reduction of catch" #exploitation #fisheries #sustainability #food #livelihoods www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Environmental Finance: Investors being given 'false confidence' about state of food system www.environmental-finance.com/content/news...

The recent news of signs of life on a distant planet made me wonder: What would beings from outer space think if they saw this data about earth? 🤔 #natureloss #biodiversity #wildlife #earthday #animals

I was delighted to the visit the Rothbury estate in Northumberland, recently acquired by the Wildlife Trusts and now a focal point for Nature recovery at scale. While there I had a chat with the FT’s Madeleine Speed. Her write up here ⬇️ www.ft.com/content/17a3...

“Dismantling environmental rules will hinder, not help, farmers: Invest in their resilience” - is the main message to @christophehansen.bsky.social from @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social and other 60 orgs. in the context of the EC "CAP simplification” plans. More: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...

Interesting article making a strong economic case for investment in #nature & #biodiversity using #aid "Our findings highlight the need for richer countries to invest in pollinator conservation beyond their own borders" besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Absolutely devastating study released last week on North American pollinator biodiversity: "We assessed the extinction risk of nearly 1,600 species of vertebrate and insect pollinators and found that more than one in five species is at risk of extinction."

READ: Bottom trawling is devastating ocean ecosystems, like 'marine deforestation.' Oceana and our allies are calling on governments in the UK, France, and across Europe to ban this destructive practice in marine protected areas! bit.ly/3RnCkWl @hugotagholm.bsky.social @the-independent.com

The FT View: 'Signalgate' has revealed the sheer amateurism of the Trump White House, writes our editorial board. www.ft.com/content/7d06...

"SLAPP lawsuits are a type of strategic civil litigation aimed at silencing speech by burying an organization or private citizen in legal fees" Seems very undemocratic to stop peaceful protest. Just made a personal donation to @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social #wewillnotbesilenced time.com/7270608/gree...

Each year, ~325 million male chicks are ground up alive because they can't lay eggs and are thus useless to the egg industry. But technology to fix this recently landed in the US and is slowly picking up steam: www.vox.com/future-perfe...

The people who produce this Mauna Loa atmospheric CO₂ record have a lab in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, about 50 miles (80 km) from the observatory. By closing the lab, it'll be really difficult to maintain the CO₂ observations.

To learn more on #birdflu please read the latest FAIRR piece by my colleague - the graph shows that egg prices more than doubled in 2024 #birdflu #egg #prices #inflation www.fairr.org/news-events/...

Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge #birdflu #inflation #eggs www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Nice to know Blue Sky has quadrupled in size over 3 months and also appears to have 5x more users than Truth Social @bsky.app www.cnet.com/tech/how-and...

Absolutely LOVE this and hope #bloomscrolling becomes a thing

Hope #bloomscrolling

NEW: The Trump admin has informed NOAA that two buildings that are critical for weather forecasting will have their leases canceled. If this comes to pass, it's a really big deal. Includes weather fcst nerve center in College Park, Md.: www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...

That's it. This was my last thread on what used to be Twitter and is now cesspit servicing the destruction of both democracy and the biosphere. Let's build a safe and hopeful space for dialogue here.

Of course Trump sees flight safety as another non-essential government department that needs cutting for "efficiency" 🤔

Inspiring words by Rachel Kyte this evening at the memorial lecture for my former boss Pete Betts: "At the heart of the Paris Agreement was the commitment to leave no-one behind - but who are we leaving behind 10 years on?" #justtransition #ParisAgreement #climatechange @rkyte365.bsky.social

The absurdity of calling a national energy emergency but canceling wind turbine contracts 😂 www.forbes.com/sites/heathe...

The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH** * Currently paused by Executive Order ** Grant reviews now all canceled www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...

Climate change requires transformation, or it will transform us completely in ways that we have no control over at all. There are no 'get out of suffering' passes on this ship - and rich countries need to do their share to change first - including our citizens.

My Co-founder Josh Weinsch took this photo of his little daughter’s bike, which was in their driveway when they evacuated. Their neighborhood was vaporized.

By February 2025, countries are expected to submit a new version of #NDCs to the @UNFCCC - a critical milestone for climate action. This analysis by FELD/FOLU shows that few NDCs from #G20 countries currently contain important priorities on the ~30%of global emissions from #food.

Breaking News: The first U.S. bird flu death was reported in Louisiana. The patient was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said. He was exposed to the virus from a backyard flock and wild birds.

Bottom line: This analysis confirms for me that Bluesky is a more reliable platform for seeing the content you want, especially on climate topics. Its lack of algorithm means that engagement here depends on YOU! What’s it been like for you on these platforms? Does ⬆️ track with your experience?

Saddening to read this recent news that #deforestation is increasing, despite pledge to stop losses by 2030 @Bloomberg Wonder what 2025 will bring... can the world change course? #COP29 www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...

Full of beans: how eating pulses can change you and the world Great article by Positive News #BeansisHow #healthyliving #WorldPulsesDay www.positive.news/society/how-...

Detailed new report out from UNEP and an all-star team of authors analyzing the potential of alternative protein to mitigate the environmental impact of animal-sourced foods. Honored to have been a part of this project as a reviewer. Find the report here: unep.org/resources/wh...

Thanks for recommending this new platform on Twitter/X @katharinehayhoe.com - good to see some familiar faces and hoping it will become more than an echo chamber for #climateaction

Roses are red Pulses are leguminous They produce 20 times more protein per hectare Compared to meat that comes from ruminants #WorldPulsesDay