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Do you think your MP is aware of the full implications of the climate crisis, across health, national security, food security and our economy?

Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

📣 Calling UK scientists 📣

Please would you sign an open letter urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing with the science on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature - alongside positive actions.

See reply for how to sign 👇👇

Please share with colleagues 🙏

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?

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

Please attend this!

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UK environment secretary Steve Reed has been out today trumpeting a goal to cut sewage spills 50% by 2030 against 2024 levels

But Ofwat said last year that water co spending would cut spills 45% by 2030 against 2021 levels

Reed goal gets you 225,199 sewage spills in 2030

Ofwat gets you 204,893!

BREAKING 🚨: We've just dropped a massive banner off Westminster Bridge to demand the UK Government #StopRosebank

It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀

🕊️🙏 PRAY WITH US TO END NEW OIL & GAS🙏🕊️

In CCA, one of our key campaigns is the Stop Rosebank Oilfield Campaign. Rosebank is a key oil field to stop, because if a relatively advanced project like Rosebank is refused permission, then that will mean that the other 15 approved North Sea oil licenses..

How to Get AI Out of Your Google Search Results • The Revelator Three simple keystrokes will deliver search results that consume less energy and water — and probably contain better information.

A simple way to cut your carbon footprint: Use this tip to get AI out of your search results. therevelator.org/how-to-get-a...

"Train is the new private jet." Dua Lipa continues to promote taking the train over flying, boarding a Eurostar to London at Gare du Nord. This is climate-conscious messaging done right. Posted by lejeuneengage on IG.

Turn Up The Heat Week - Heat Strike

Will you join a week of action (14-20 July) by @joinheatstrike.bsky.social?
heatstrike.uk/heat-week

Microplastic Release from Single-Use Plastic Beverage Cups Microplastics (MPs) have attracted considerable attention as one of the most remarkable food and drink pollutants in recent years. Disposable cups, which are widely used as single-use containers, have...

Hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles per cup (not counting nanoplastics!)

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Climate Activists Protest at London Headquarters of Global Ad Giant WPP Climate campaigners turned out on Wednesday in London to occupy the lobby of UK-based communications giant WPP, demanding that the company stop working for the fossil fuel industry. As demonstrators…

WPP, one of the globe's leading advertising and public relations conglomerates, holds dozens of contracts with companies in the fossil fuel sector. Climate advocates say this makes WPP "complicit in inflicting existential damage on both humanity and the Earth."

Labour MPs poised to rebel over planning bill amid concerns for nature Ministers understood to be drawing up amendments to bill to try to head off threatened rebellion by two dozen MPs

Add your voice! Write to your MP

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates Experts decry lack of UK government action and warn a further 6,000 early deaths could occur

Shocking new research by @clientearth.bsky.social & @creacleanair.bsky.social reveals the #Health effects of excess NOx #AirPollution emissions in the UK.

Reminder: these emissions come from Euro 5&6 #Diesel cars emitting suspiciously high levels of pollution. Millions are still on our roads.

Despite backlash, more states are considering laws to make Big Oil pay for climate change After Vermont and New York passed "climate Superfund" legislation, 11 states have introduced similar bills this year.

Amid more frequent and costly climate disasters, 11 US states are considering legislation that place fossil fuel companies on the hook for damages. Two states, Vermont and New York, have helped lead the way, passing similar bills in the last two years. @akielly.bsky.social‬ for Grist

UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament Chris Packham joins over 150 British experts rallying in London to demand urgent, science-based climate policy

@mikebernerslee.bsky.social

UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament

Net Zero matters a great deal

yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...

A photograph taken from a high vantage point inside the Natural History Museum. A cluttered table contains toys and papers. Two girls, one brown haired and one blonde are in one side of the table facing away from the camera, they are leaning in and talking to two women on the other side of the table, one of them is wearing a patch which says Restore Nature Now and sn Extinction Rebellion logo. Three other people are visible, in the background.

Conversations about climate change, oceans and what schools can do better at our Natural History Museum event on Sunday

Sentencing Solidarity - May 9th
#FreePoliticalPrisoners

All four @juststopoil.bsky.social defendants avoided custodial sentences at Southwark Crown Court today.

Two hearings took place in two separate courtrooms - the convictions were for conspiracy and causing a public nuisance.

1/3

Where Robert Prevost, the new US-born Pope, stands on climate change:

"Prevost is outspoken about the need for urgent action on climate change"

collegeofcardinalsreport.com/evidence/car...

In the 80s there was a British television drama called Threads, about a nuclear war, which is still talked about now. We need a Threads for ecosystem collapse. People understand stories better than graphs.

Another day. Another couple hundred pieces of plastic from a dead seabird chick.

🚨BREAKING🚨

WE’VE WON OUR CASE TO #DefendDemocracy

The Court of Appeal has ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are unlawful

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London councils yet to spend £130m in local climate funds Local authorities have spent less than £40m out of £170m collected since offsetting scheme began in 2016

We could insulate our cold homes

@lbsouthworth.bsky.social why are you sitting on this money?

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

In just a few years, we have abandoned a global reasoned scientific consensus and chosen to listen to the people sticking their fingers in their ears and shouting la la la.

Let’s talk about AIR POLLUTION! Join us for an important community conversation hosted by @southwarkfoe 📅 Mon 28 April, 7–9PM 📍 Pembroke House, SE17 1QR 🌱 In conjunction with Earth Day: Our Power, Our Planet

Join us on 28 April!

Oxford Street Transformation This public consultation – which will run from 28 February 2025 to 02 May 2025 - is about gathering your views on the proposed establishment of a new Mayoral Development Corporation to unlock the…

Oxford Street is iconic - the nation's high street. But it's also loud, polluted, full of traffic and people jostling for space. Imagine the transformation that pedestrianising it would make. Thriving high streets don't need cars! Please respond to this consultation by 2nd May. #AirPollution

Vets tell BBC they are under 'consistent pressure' to make money Some tell the BBC they are encouraged to compete over the number of procedures they carry out on pets.

Vets who fear for their jobs will continue to prescribe unnecessary pesticides that kill millions of bees. We need regulation.

BBC News - Vets tell BBC they are under 'consistent pressure' to make money - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#DirtyWater 💩