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Health workers and scientists created the press conference we all desperately need today outside Parliament
While our elected representatives continue to deny reality –
healthforxr.com/29th-april-2...
Our role as scientists is different now 🥼🌍
If decision-makers & governments had acted on the science we wouldn’t be facing climate & biodiversity collapse 🔥
Publications, data & presentations alone can’t save us 🔬📄
Taking action can
This Earth Day, pledge to speak up:
share the wonder of nature’s beauty & the deep fear of seeing it all slip away.
‘It’s only by talking about it and feeling what’s going on that we can move forward’
Jen - Science teacher
She is one of the authors of Scientists on Survival
tinyurl.com/mwesp8hf
Article above written by Michael de Podesta @protons4b.bsky.social and we thank him for describing his reflections on our book, which is available with 10% off with code SURVIVAL10 from midnight tonight and run until 8 May.
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“As I read each of the testimonies I found myself thinking how much I had in common with that author, and whether I agreed with their choices. But whether I identified with them or not … the implicit question always arose: what am I going to do?”
protonsforbreakfast.wordpress.com/2025/04/10/s...
Prof Jeff Waage, concludes with some suggestions:
- sourcing foods for sustainable systems;
- stepping away from intensive animal agriculture
- more representation of nature in the strategy
Yesterday, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social with us and Plant-Based Health Professionals UK staged a protest outside the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs #DEFRA, objecting to the make-up of a new government body intended to oversee development of its landmark food strategy.
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'Scientists on Survival: Personal stories of climate actions'
24 scientists, 24 human stories.
#ScientistsOnSurvival
A space engineer reflects on a personal and transformative journey from climate anxiety to direct action. 🌓 🔥
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youtu.be/OsFkP86h0D8
Let juries judge disruptive protesters like Just Stop Oil on their integrity - expert view.
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'Scientists on Survival: Personal stories of climate actions'
24 scientists, 24 human stories. #ScientistsOnSurvival
In "I Had a Child in the Planetary Emergency—Now What?", Ornithologist, Viola grapples with parenthood in the climate crisis. 🌍💚
youtu.be/ra9HGvCenvY
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In this important and timely book, scientists from a broad range of disciplines detail their personal responses to the planetary crisis. #ScientistsOnSurvival
With a foreword from Chris Packham
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“Rent-a-mob”, “eco-terrorists”. Taking part in civil disobedience invites stereotypical labels from politicians and media outlets.
Plan Z follows scientists emerging from the pages of their academic journals and taking a stand.
#CantSilencetheScience #ClimateScience
youtu.be/Aagy5kdSgug?...
Screening of 'Plan Z: From lab coats to handcuffs’ is in 10 locations around the UK throughout March, alongside other short films, with live Q&A.
For booking links for all upcoming dates, see website: plan-z-film.co.uk
#extinctionrebellion
From a childhood of foie gras and charcuterie in the heart of France to a life-changing realisation, my four-page chapter tells the story of how and why a lifelong carnivore put down the steak knife and embraced a new way of eating.
tinyurl.com/2ut6ykwf
It’s no longer acceptable for scientists to sit on the fence
Last week I concluded my review of the year by writing “I hope 2025 is the year people worldwide wake up to the multiple threats we are facing and start to act accordingly.” Maybe my wish for the year is beginning to be fulfilled. This…
1/ On 24th January the Climate and Nature Bill will be read in Parliament but – outrageously – the Labour party may not allow its MPs a free vote
It’s no exaggeration to say the fate of the world depends on urgent political action, so this is no time to be playing party politics
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1/ Does climate activism work?
The short answer is yes, and there's been lots of research this year showing how
Here are some highlights
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🚨There is so much #Climate news that it is often hard to zoom-out & see the bigger picture.
But every now & then you read a report that brings it all together & stops you in your tracks!
'Collision Course' by @djspratt.bsky.social is one such report. Here are its 10 key take aways: 🧵1/n
Health professionals continue their protest outside the GMC on the second day Dr Sarah Benn’s funded appeal for being suspended from the medical register after engaging in peaceful climate action.
#IAmSarahBenn
Prof Jeff Waage talks on student radio of Imperial College about the role of university activist groups, responsibility of scientists, dodgy sponsorships, and greenwashing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mlD...
My first comment piece in @theguardian.com is on a topic very close to my heart; the threat that the #ClimateCrisis poses to my local community in South Wales.
Here's a thread with a few extra thoughts from me 🧵
Academic norms are changing - no longer detached, neutral observers, many climate scientists now engage in advocacy and activism
More and more researchers are acting on their own warnings, and refusing to sit this one out
How about you?
@scientistsx.bsky.social @scientistrebellion.bsky.social
