"The reality, however, is far from this. Expanding aviation capacity is fundamentally incompatible with the UK’s climate obligations under the UNFCCC" - Prof. Kevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social @tyndallcentre.bsky.social #ChoosingToFail #PlanetOnFire 🔥

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Gatwick chief executive claims the process "carefully tested and scrutinised every aspect of our expansion plans". <government waves hands, sprinkles technofix fairy dust over massive climate impact, chants "economic growth" three times and closes their eyes to ignore heatwaves, wildfires & floods>

Wildfires in Europe so far this summer have led to Spain's deadliest in decades, with temperature anomalies peaking around +9°C in France and Germany and a high of 45.1°C in southern Spain. But how is the UK 'fire wave' after its first 'megafire' that burnt for four days in Dava Moor in May? 1/n

Just did an interview for TRT World on Europe's worst heatwave on record. The heat has killed thousands. We've crossing 1.5°C, & there's no dropping back below. This is the baseline now. We must cut emissions far faster, & protect people from the heat already here. Both, together. Part 1:

If the action needed to prevent climate breakdown wouldn't make us better off, would we take it anyway? We did with Covid. The UK spent an estimated £310–410 billion, with no expectation of an economic return. How fortunate that the action needed to tackle climate change is different! 🧵👇 #PEBuk

🔥 Europe is currently baking under increasingly extreme heatwaves, yet governments and gas companies continue fossil fuel extraction Today, Scientist Rebellion joined @xrnl.bsky.social as rebels once again blocked gas extraction sites across NL. The science is clear: stop new gas drilling.

As someone in this picture I find it a little odd that @natureportfolio.nature.com chose this image to illustrate the point. We were very careful when choosing a slogan for our signs that it be scientificly defenceable. "Science says New Oil & Gas = Death" is a plain statement of fact 🧵

Interesting moment at Exeter climate conference. XR protesting Howdens insurance sponsoring the conference.

1/ Over 1000 schools are closed due to dangerous heat, and millions of parents are now sat at home, feeling worried and powerless about their children’s future Yet there’s lots parents can do and this is an important moment, so please share this thread with your friends and loved ones 🧵

More than 1,000 schools shut or closing early as extreme heat warning extended - live updates

The red alert, in place for parts of England and Wales until 23:59 on Thursday, means the weather carries a risk to life.

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++BREAKING++ Leading climate scientists in the UK have written to senior editors in broadcast media - and OFCOM and IPSO: "To express our concern about recent media coverage of extreme weather, climate change and net-zero and to urge you…to inform public audiences of the scientific links"

Should scientists advocate for climate action? Our new review @plosclimate.org finds there is no single answer. The effects of scientist advocacy depend heavily on context, including who is speaking, what they are advocating for, and who is listening. Open access: journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

"Everyone who comes to #climate & nature activism will have their foundational stories, & we both believe that sharing & honouring these, as @scientistsforxr.earth have done in their book Scientists on Survival, is a critical part of inspiring ourselves & others to persist with demanding change"💚 🙏

Four questions about our predicament - two psychologists write about the C02 Newsletter Vol. 2, no 1 - All Our Yesterdays

The first duo-written commentary on an issue of the CO2 Newsletter! Annie Mitchell and Tony Wainwright, both Chartered Psychologists take a deep dive into why we are where we are.. As Ana Unruh Cohen ...

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What's it like to know the #climate crisis better than anyone? I interviewed climate scientists about the weight of knowing, and how they navigate the gap between understanding and action. 🎥 New talk presented at @gsiexeter.bsky.social last week. Kindly hosted by @jamesgdyke.info.

Aaron Thierry 'Cassandra's Children: Scientific Responsibility in an Era of Climate Emergency

YouTube video by University of Exeter

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1/7 The IPCC just flew 200+ Working Group II authors to Nassau, Bahamas for a 5-day meeting to advance the AR7 climate impacts report. Let's do the science on what one week of this costs the #climate 🧵

IPCC@ipcc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This week, more than 200 authors are gathered in Nassau, The Bahamas, to advance work on the Working Group II contributions to IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report. Over the next five days, they will participate in trainings, workshops and chapter discussions. Read more: bit.ly/WGIILAMII

The BBC News homepage has now COMPLETELY removed its Climate section?! It has now been relegated to a sub-menu via the "More" button in the right-hand corner.

Leo Hickman@leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 6mo ago

Wow?! BBC News homepage has just significantly downgraded the placing of its "Climate" section on its menu bar Climate is now ranked last, lower than Tech. Earlier this month "Climate" was ranked above World, UK, US&Canada, Business and Tech

This case highlights the extreme inequality of the law and its enforcement. "Property" rights - in a lobster - pursued all the way to a police raid & strip searches. But we can do whatever the hell we want to marine wildlife. Take one step back and it all looks mad. theecologist.org/2026/apr/28/...

I liberated a lobster and got crushed

How common wildlife myths were weaponised to crush a small act of resistance.

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It is done! PhD thesis (#2) submitted after a long and intense journey. Grateful to everyone who helped me get here. Especially Prof. Rob Evans & @drjamielewis.bsky.social 🙏 Viva hopefully in September.

THREAD: The IEA global energy review 2026 * CO2 record high, but growth nearly ground to halt * Clean energy shaved 3bn tonnes off CO2 * Fossil-fuel power pushed into reverse * Age of Electricity "confirmed" * "Extraordinary" solar growth * Batteries up 40% * EVs up 20% 1/10

1/ There's a system of ocean currents in the Atlantic that shapes Europe's #climate, drives monsoons, and keeps sea levels stable along the US coast. In the last 5 years, the scientific evidence that it could collapse has shifted dramatically. Most people have no idea. 🧵

I see @nilspratley.bsky.social is still peddling nonsense! I hope @katharineviner.bsky.social examines this given the @theguardian.com's #Climate pledge Its incoherent for their finance editorials to take this line, it undermines the excellent climate reporting by @dpcarrington.bsky.social & team

The UK needs more North Sea gas; imports from the US are the real enemy | Nils Pratley

Transition to a cleaner future takes time and we need supplies that are the least polluting and have the lowest cost

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Dr. Aaron Thierry@thierryaaron.bsky.social · 11mo ago

So 10yrs after @arusbridger.bsky.social launched the #KeepItInTheGround campaign & 6yrs after @katharineviner.bsky.social's #climate pledge The @theguardian.com finance editor @nilspratley.bsky.social is still writing apologetics for the fossil fuel industry!!! Here's a short 🧵on how dumb this is!

1/ Why is atmospheric CO₂ accelerating faster than fossil fuel emissions are growing? The answer is buried in the data, and it's more worrying than most people realise. A thread. 🧵👇

Hard to know which is more shocking - the dire warnings of the potential collapse of our food system in the UK or the fact that governments have tried to cover it up. Their complacency is off the scale. We urgently need to switch to growing more food domestically & to restore nature now

Britain’s food supply ‘at risk of catastrophic failure by 2030’

A report written before the 2024 election says climate change, habitat loss and geopolitical instability are a danger to food security — and it has been ignored

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Another winning takedown of the fossil fuel infrastructure from Matt Winning. Comedy is a valuable and essential part of activism

Dr Matt Winning@mattywin.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Bank robbers have standards... I wrote this sketch about fossil fuels ⛽ & banking Directed by @stuartlawscomedy.bsky.social With lots of help from @parentsforfutureuk.bsky.social I have a cameo youtu.be/JxdKbMJhQN8?... #greenwashing #comedysketch #ukcomedy #climatecomedy

1/ Yesterday @wmo-global.bsky.social made Earth's Energy Imbalance a headline #climate indicator for the first time. I think this could be a significant reframing of climate discourse, and it's worth paying close attention to why. 🧵

6/ Rather than restructuring economies, we focused on changing behaviour. Rather than transforming energy systems, we added CCS. Rather than staying within carbon budgets, we're relying on CDR to claw back concentrations later. Each step a retreat from causes toward symptoms.

A profound and constructive read for every science leader to reflect on, if they care about their legacy. 👇

Dr Abi Perrin@abiperrin.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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

The first-ever Land Use Framework for England has been published. I think it is the most far-sighted plan for England's land since the Second World War. Here's my thoughts on what it does (& doesn't) do: 1/ www.gov.uk/government/p...

Land Use Framework

How we can use our land more effectively to increase the resilience of our homes, communities, infrastructure, and food systems, while speeding up development and restoring nature.

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An oil shock just forces a simple choice: Subsidise fuel or Subsidise getting off fuel Most governments pick the first That’s a mistake! A quick 🧵

@scientistsforxr.earth Three asks include: 1. A change in the scientific community to support responsible science activism. 2. More scientists to get active in the climate and ecological movement. 3. That scientific activism is accepted by the scientific community as a vital part of the toolkit.

Dr Abi Perrin takes to the stage as our second panelist for this evening's discussion on a case for responsible science activism. What could science activism look like? She explores her involvement with @scientistsforxr.earth and its impact. #FSTEvents

1/ Paul Ehrlich died this week at 93. The takes split into hagiography and dismissal. But the interesting question isn't whether he got it right, he didn't, it's why he got it wrong, and who was asking the right questions instead 🧵