People are encouraged to organise local showings of The National Emergency Briefing - in community halls, parish councils, workplaces, colleges etc. Full details attached including a map where showings are happening:

The authors of a new paper emphasize that climate is not the primary driver of war. Political instability, inequality and weak governance matter more. But recurring climate shocks like El Niño can shift when and where existing vulnerabilities turn into violence.

"The latest research makes the case for speed. The question is no longer whether the evidence warrants action. It is whether the institutions responsible for national preparedness are looking at the right problem." #AMOC #Climate nationalpreparednesscommission.uk/publications...

You can find out more about the weather impacts and extremes experienced across the UK last month in our detailed assessment of the weather and climate statistics. Read the full summary here: bit.ly/49pRpig

These guys get it. Thames Water in verse www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dV...

Another informative useful meeting with Charlie Maynard MP for Witney discussing truth in politics and climate matters @mpwatch.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social #climate #politics

“The National Emergency Briefing is a rapidly growing UK public information initiative, working to ensure that both Parliament and the wider public are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis — and what an effective national response requires.” @swindonlink.bsky.social

This Saturday at St Mary's Church Witney

It's the opposite of his intention, but the Idiot Emperor is forcing the world off fossil fuels. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Heat pump orders up 2x in a month. Solar panel inquiries up 250%. EV leases up 85%. The Iran crisis has made energy security feel personal. I understand why: I have solar panels, a heat pump & EV on a flexible tariff. When gas prices spike, my bills barely move. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

climatematterswitney.eventbrite.com @oxfordclarion.bsky.social @compassox.bsky.social @oxfordfoe.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @rosiepearson59.bsky.social @rozsavage.bsky.social

nationalpreparednesscommission.uk/news/the-peo... @oxfordclarion.bsky.social @nandwoxongreens.bsky.social @oxfordfoe.bsky.social @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social

This is key to political understanding: austerity causes a rise in support for the far right. BTW, austerity is *not over*, unless you accept the meaningless official definition. A meaningful definition is "a decline in public services caused by a shortfall in funding". catherinedevries.eu/NHS.pdf

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🚨Stop the Thames Water creditors 🚨 The creditors are closing in on a deal They want to dodge fines and dump sewage freely This deal would reward Thames Water's abysmal failure, setting a tragic new low for every single water company We've got to stop them. Email your MP now.

🌍 Protecting people should be the first duty of any Government. At present, the UK is deeply unprepared for the increasing threat of floods, droughts, wildfires and food shortages. The cross-party CNCC will continue to urge the Government to deliver, before it's too late. 👉 thecncc.org

youtu.be/JaI-dHgh65Q?... Coming to Witney soon @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @windrushwasp.bsky.social @oxfordfoe.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social

A day of contrasts:A quick return of winter and freezing temperatures in the North and RECORD HEAT again in the South Exceptional Minimum of 79F in Key West it ties its Highest Minimum temperature ever recorded in March for the 2nd time this Month. A hot night Typical of August

Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

Eco Forum this Thursday St Mary's Church Witney #witney #oxfordshire #climate

Excellent piece from Sandra Laville "As Thames Water teeters on the edge of financial collapse, Hammond and Smith are pushing, alongside other campaigners, for the company to be put into special administration" Remove Thames's licence, PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Last month bus journeys on Abingdon Road were 13% quicker in the evening peak (4–7pm) compared to Jan 2025. This is one way we’re monitoring the temporary congestion charge. It’s early days and we’ll keep monitoring the impacts. Monitoring information ➡️ www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...

Brilliant first episode of Dirty Business Channel 4 More tonight at 9 p.m @oxfordclarion.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social #waterpollution

Dirty Business Channel 4 Monday 9.pm A must watch about sewage and the brilliant work of WASP @windrushwasp.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @theclarion.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

INTERVIEW: Chris Stark (@chrisstark.bsky.social), head of UK govt's "mission" for clean power by 2030 Over 40 mins he explains why the UK shd be an "electrostate", why attacks on climate policy are "completely crazy" & why economics are driving the global energy transition “in one direction”

Fossil fuel executives and politicians approving fossil fuel expansion need to go to prison for at least 20 years. We need climate trials NOW. The latest video by Astrum Earth explains why: “Climate Change: We’ve lost.”

What do tipping points mean for climate policy? Climate change won't be smooth. Delay reaching emission targets by a few years, and you might not just get slightly worse climate impacts. You may unwittingly cross a line for unstoppable, massive changes. global-tipping-points.org

The quarterly meeting in Witney with Charlie Maynard MP Focusing on climate change in West Oxfordshire @mpwatch.bsky.social @rosiepearson59.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @oxfordclarion.bsky.social

Saturday 31st January Winchester Room St Mary's Church Witney climate_matters_witney.eventbrite.com #politics #witney

As Mark Kearney speaks about honest international relations in Davos, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social and MP Watch will be in Oxford talking about an honest national politics. Join us! @bylinetimes.bsky.social @opendemocracy.net @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social

Is political deception killing the planet and degrading our democracy? Join @jennifernadel.bsky.social & @mikebernerslee.bsky.social to discuss in a new show in Oxford and Henley

This is our part in the fight against fascism. We don't have to put up with the dishonesty in our media and politics that is tearing us apart. The great news is that there is plenty we can do. Please join us.

How is political deception degrading democracy & what can you do about it? Join @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social & MP Watch in Oxford next Tuesday @biodivoxford.bsky.social @oxfordnuj.bsky.social @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social #disinformation

Saturday Jan 31st Please see flyer and book your place climate_matters_witney.eventbrite.com @oxfordclarion.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social #climate #environment #witneyoxon

Please tell us how you find out about climate information at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... . The results of this survey will guide our work in 2026 & contribute to the Climate and Communication conference on 24th January.

Our gas bills are still tied to the cost of gas powered electricity even though renewables generate much cheaper power. Greenpeace is calling on the government to fix this unfair system - sign their petition at action.greenpeace.org.uk/stand-up-to-...

You can explore the collection at greenfutures.exeter.ac.uk/our-impact/w...

Planet Forest is a new collection of twelve poems created by scientists, educators, young people, writers & artists for COP30. It aims to link science and the arts to inspire positive climate action and is supported by the University of Exeter Green Futures, the British Council and the Met Office.

We are excited to invite you to a conference and workshop on Saturday 24th January at the @ecioxford.bsky.social . We are bringing together climate groups, councils, researchers and community organisations from across Oxfordshire to share ideas and explore how we can work together more effectively.

Today's column is on the relentless march of blithering idiocy, which includes denying climate science while your house is - literally in this case - burning down. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Economist @angelaisfranc.bsky.social speaking at the National Emergency Briefing. "faster transition saves $12 trillion compared to staying on fossil fuels". It's time for Governments to start listening to the experts. Link below to full talk. #NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing

Indonesian authorities report that nearly 1,000 people have died and nearly one million people have been displaced by extreme rainfall that flooded coastal and highland areas, triggering landslides. From @afp.com

Here's the recording of the Earth Rover Program's inaugural webinar, which was held on Friday. Sorry it took a few days to post up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfrE...