True to all stereotypes, I'm here to ruin the heatwave. But, more seriously, this heat is a taste of much worse to come... but together we have a choice about how fast, how bad and how unjust we allow this to continue.

Punishment of protest has become excessive and repressive, new report says Repression of peaceful protest – whether through policing, new laws, trends in the courts, or the use of imprisonment – has become “routine” in the UK. www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...

As the repression of peaceful protest becomes excessive and routine in the UK, it has never been more important to: 1. know our rights 2. defend them 3. put them to good use. More from me here 👇

As Prince William prepares to sell one-fifth of the Duchy of Cornwall, how do the Royals’ claims of pursuing social and environmental good measure up? by @abiperrin.bsky.social

Politicians and public attend Climate Emergency Briefing in York Chris Packham: ‘You must listen to the science. Because if you don’t, then things go wrong and lives are lost.’ @nebriefing.bsky.social @abiperrin.bsky.social @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/05/10/p...

The People’s Emergency Briefing: essential viewing A 50-minute film brings home the immediacy of the need to address the climate crisis and how it is already impacting on our daily lives By Su O'Brien

🚨 NEW LEGAL CAMPAIGN 1️⃣ UK Carbon Budgets must follow science & international law 2️⃣ Crowdfunder 👉 www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... Please help #CarbonReckoning to build team of expert lawyers 3️⃣ Read more🧵 below @kevinclimate.bsky.social @abiperrin.bsky.social @sabincenter.bsky.social

Communities across the UK are living with climate chaos, but these issues have largely been absent from this year's local election campaigns by @abiperrin.bsky.social

After writing this I'm left wondering who Drax's board are more afraid of? Is it the activists who have disrupted previous AGMs... or the incoming visitors from the USA who have once again travelled here to hold them accountable for the impacts of their pellet mills on frontline communities?

“If Drax has nothing to hide, why not face us directly?” The story of UK's largest carbon emitter's latest attempts to avoid accountability... and to silence the inconvenient activists standing in their way. My second piece for the @thecanaryuk.bsky.social: www.thecanary.co/global/world...

Is it a sensible use of state resources to be prosecuting activists for... releasing a lobster? Sorry you had to go through this @smartyfish.bsky.social!

My first foray into journalism is an 'educational lobster' tale. 🦞 It's about animal welfare but also about the priorities of the criminal justice system in an increasingly unstable world.

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀! Want to host a People's Emergency Briefing screening and discussion... but don't know where to start? 📣 New! Tailored screening guide: www.abiperrin.com/peb-screenin... 💬 Join scientists to discuss it on Monday (20th April 7-8pm): us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

⚠️ Scientific institutions’ responses to the Emergency have been slow and limited 🌱 But they *could* evolve rapidly, and accelerate action across society 👇 My essay on how, coinciding with its publication in @greenlabguy.bsky.social's book www.abiperrin.com/p/changing-mindsets-not-just-lightbulbs

People's Emergency Briefings screenings are coming to #York 📍York screenings are listed via york.earth/peb, updated as screenings are confirmed. ⁉️ Contact me via [email protected] if you are organising a screening and/or want connecting to others doing the same.

My takeaways from this event: ❌ Prominent science leaders and institutions still lack urgency and courage in confronting the Emergencies of our times ✨ There's appetite for change - let's work together to make it loud, brave and effective More at: www.abiperrin.com/p/scientific-institutions-RS

If you care about the social responsibility of scientists, don’t miss this mid-March talk at the @royalsociety.org Jeff Waage, @abiperrin.bsky.social & @charliejgardner.bsky.social are courageous colleagues who lead by example. You’ll want to hear what they have to say!

“An air of hopefulness and conviction that now feels enviable” – Dr Abi Perrin on the C02 Newsletter Vol . 1, no.2 BRILLIANT commentary from @abiperrin.bsky.social 1/n allouryesterdays.info/2026/01/28/a...

Interview with @abiperrin.bsky.social : “academia isn’t responding robustly to a world that’s literally and metaphorically on fire” allouryesterdays.info/2026/01/08/i...

Following my work with the National Emergency Briefing, I've been reflecting on climate and nature science communication and the approaches I have found most impactful. www.abiperrin.com/p/communicat...

Some reflections on a challenging year in climate communication and freelancing: www.abiperrin.com/p/2025

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

'Hope comes when we take action' York Greens are proud of #York's @abiperrin.bsky.social who helps advise the @nebriefing.bsky.social team. We ALL need key info to protect our #homes, #crops + #water. Sign here for a climate broadcast ✍️ www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-... youtu.be/QddkB1jK4sU?...

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

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀! Want to join @chrisgpackham.bsky.social in supporting the National Emergency Briefing on Climate & Nature? 🖋️ 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 urging MPs to attend: lnkd.in/ecGDM3Ry

Is your MP attending the critical National Emergency Briefing on the Climate & Nature Crisis? 👇 Enter your postcode on their website to find out and, if not, urge them to attend: www.nebriefing.org

🥼📣 If you are a #scientist and want MPs to attend this vital Emergency briefing, please sign our open letter. Not received this via academic channels? Email [email protected] with subject line "Send letter" for details.

MPs have not been briefed on the interconnected climate & nature crisis, and the threat of food shortages, NHS collapse and civil unrest. If you think they should be, so Government can protect the public, please ask them to come to the National Emergency Briefing - enter postcode 👇

Do you think your MP should be briefed on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature?

Please check if they’re coming on 27 Nov👉 www.nebriefing.org They’ll hear the evidence that genuine emergency action will make ordinary people much better off. #TimeToStepUp #NEB

"I've increasingly embraced an identity as both a scientist and an activist" At the @granthamcsf.bsky.social's Sustainability Summit, scholars and scientists explored what roles art and activism have to play in furthering serious action on climate breakdown 🪧 @sheffielduni.bsky.social

On 27th Nov we have a shot at creating a positive societal tipping point towards genuine emergency action on the #climate #nature crisis—action which will make us better off. Maximising MPs attendance is key. Please enter your postcode to see if your MP has confirmed yet. www.nebriefing.org

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

👇The briefing we need as-many-as-possible of our MPs and influential figures in society to receive. ⚠️ Visit www.nebriefing.org and ask your MP to get to grips with the Emergency we all need to confront together.

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

Pleased to announce that @tristramwyatt.bsky.social & I have a new article out in @uk.theconversation.com, based on work with colleagues from @scientistsforxr.earth We outline "How scientists can contribute to social movements and climate action" Here's a thread with some background & key points 🧵

"It’s more important than ever that our professional bodies and institutions are emboldened by their membership to advocate for the public good that science brings, and the need to defend academic freedom, recognising that often means speaking truth to power."

📣 New post and article on Scientists and Emergency Action 📣 🥼 On the many ways we can take action... and why we're powerful when we do: abiperrin.com/p/scientists... 💬 On how we can support the movements that drive transformation, via @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/how-scientis...

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. buff.ly/TMsDRce #BookSky @scientistsforxr.earth

A liveable & sustainable future for all is currently at risk. Scientists can act in ways commensurate with research evidence. On a spectrum from indirect to direct @abiperrin.bsky.social‬ et al. outline actions that scientists can take to catalyze change re climate & nature doi.org/10.1038/s441...

The audio book version of "Scientists on Survival" is now available. It's produced by @bolindaoriginals.bsky.social and you can get a preview including the foward by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social as well as introductory chapters by @abiperrin.bsky.social & @stucap.bsky.social youtu.be/Sc5yQoigxS4

🥼 In an escalating climate and nature emergency there are *so* many ways that scientists use our skills and influence positively. Want to know more? Check out Charlie's thread, and our brand new paper: www.nature.com/articles/s44168-025-00268-9

Top climate books of 2025 so far 'Scientists On Survival' bg @abiperrin.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2025/03/16/r...

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.

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...

Like these science puns? Join us! Dislike these puns? Join us (then we can negotiate on the puns)! Whatever your sense of humour, NOW is the time for scientists to speak up and work together - for Climate, Nature and our Survival.

In advance of the BRING SCIENCE TO POLITICS non-disruptive demo and engagement next Tuesday in Parliament Square, I thought it might be a good time to reissue my 2021 open letter to climate scientists @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @abiperrin.bsky.social billmcguire.substack.com/p/an-open-le...

Sir David King- former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt- will be joining us on 13 May to BRING SCIENCE TO POLITICS We need informed action on the Climate & Nature Emergency: Join over 130 scientists (& growing!) ⁉️ Info: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25

Are you a Scientist? Join @chrisgpackham.bsky.social & leading scientists to bring science to politics 🥼 JOIN US 🥼 Noon Tue May 13 Parliament Square 📑 Info: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 📝 Signup: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 #ActOnFacts #ScientistsOnSurvival

How do astronomers organise a rally at parliament? They planet 🥼 JOIN US 🥼 Tue May 13 Parliament Square ⁉️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 @daraobriain.bsky.social @hannahritchie.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social @kevinclimate.bsky.social

🥼 LET'S BRING SCIENCE TO POLITICS 🥼 Join over 100 scientists at Parliament, urging that policy be informed by science. Whether its nature, climate, food & farming, housing & infrastructure, education policy or beyond... we desperately need our government to be informed by, and to act on, science!