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Dr Viola Ross-Smith

Dr Viola Ross-Smith

@violars.bsky.social

450 followers 280 following 27 posts

Not yet sure if I want to do this all over again...

#seabirds #scicomm #nonaturenofuture

Environmental science 71%

Geography 18%

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 11d

Every MP now has a personal video invitation to the National Emergency Briefing.

This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed.

Find and send your MP’s invite:

#neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Scientists for XR @scientistsforxr.earth · Oct 10

Talk online:
“This challenge needs a new approach!”
from Prof Jeff Waage

Mon 13th Oct 7pm GMT

After 40 years of work in agriculture and advising gov, Jeff joined @extinctionrebellion.uk in 2019.

Jeff will talk about his experiences and future direction.

Q&A

us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

London, UK. 4 September, 2023. Professor Jeff Waage OBE joins scientists concerned by global heating in a protest outside Parliament demanding government 'listens to the science' and issues no new licences for fossil fuel extraction as MPs return from the summer recess. Credit: Ron Fassbender/Alamy Live News

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Marc Gilles @marcgilles.bsky.social · Oct 8

Want to know everything about bird smell?
I wrote an "Ornithological masterclass" on Avian Olfaction for BTO News @btobirds.bsky.social #ornithology
Link to the article 👉 www.researchgate.net/publication/...

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

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?

www.nebriefing.org

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Paul Behrens @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social · Sep 12

This could be a tipping point for decision makers across the UK: we're holding a National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature crisis for national leaders at Westminster Central Hall, and you can help!...🧵

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

As debates rage about where the Heathrow third runway will go, help us to remind the government that we shouldn't be expanding airports at all in a climate emergency:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

We need 2,000 more signatures for this to be sent to the government (deadline = 24th Sept)

Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK

More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we…

petition.parliament.uk

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Scientists for XR @scientistsforxr.earth · Sep 4

After a summer of heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, genocide, the relentless rise of Reform, you know you want to do more; to try harder to stop this madness, in whatever way you can, however small.

We are feeling like this too.

Join our monthly call:
Mon 8 Sep 7pm
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Photo of 50 scientists at parliament

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Michael O'Mara Books @omarabooks.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

Dr Viola Ross-Smith @violars.bsky.social · Jul 31

Cardiff Uni's loss. And all its students of course. Hope you're ok.

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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · Jul 31

Social movements play an essential role pushing for action on climate and nature, and it’s now widely recognised that support from scientists can make them more effective

But not everyone can take to the streets or risk arrest

That’s ok – there’s lots we can do in other ways

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Scientists for XR @scientistsforxr.earth · Jul 23

Signs were held stating "Climate tipping points = economic risk. Stop new fossil fuels, capital requirements now". Introducing capital requirements for fossil fuel assets could strongly discourage firms from holding them by increasing costs.4/10

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Zero Hour for the Climate & Nature Bill @zero-hour.bsky.social · Jul 11

❌ You can’t issue a three-line whip against the science.

📢 “The Climate and Nature Bill is the axe. We need to use it to break down the doors of Parliament. Now isn’t the time to give up. Now isn’t the time to be angry. Now is the time to act.”

🐝 Read here: zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill

Government tries to bury the Bill… But we’re bringing it back

CAMPAIGNER BLOG BY SARAH WARREN Today is the day my hope in this Government died. The landmark Climate and Nature Bill, introduced by Roz Savage last autumn, has been ...

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Jul 2

3/ BTO therefore supports the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill to require the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. Today a group of BTO staff posted a letter to the Prime Minister asking that this Bill be debated and voted on in Parliament. #CANBill @zero-hour.bsky.social

Group of BTO staff looking at the camera as they gather round the post box to post a letter to the Prime Minister.

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Zero Hour for the Climate & Nature Bill @zero-hour.bsky.social · Jul 2

📝 To mark one year in Government, constituents across the UK are calling for Keir Starmer to deliver #REALChange — and to give the Climate and Nature Bill an emergency debate and vote in Parliament.

💚 Thank you to everyone who is taking part.

👇 Take a look! #CANBill 🧵

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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social · May 27

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.

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Stuart Spray @stuartspray.bsky.social · May 19

"Politicians need to listen to the scientists and stop listening to the oligarchs” - Former Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @smartyfish.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @sioldridge.bsky.social @drandrewboswell.bsky.social

'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster

Chris Packham was joined by more than 150 scientists in a demonstration urging Westminster to start listening to the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change

bylinetimes.com

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Dr Andrew Boswell #ClimateLitigation @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · May 19

📢 SCRAP CARBON CAPTURE (CCS)

Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure

Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way

Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1

(More below)

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Pippa Heylings 🔶 MP for South Cambridgeshire @pippaheylings.bsky.social · May 15

Great to meet my constituent Christoph Bourges this week, part of the #BringScienceToPolitics rally. 200+ scientists joined Chris Packham & others in Parliament Square calling for urgent, evidence-based action on climate & nature. 💚 @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

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James Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · May 14

“Scientists need to step up to the plate”

Former Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King to massed scientists outside Parliament yesterday

As scientists we need to hold Government to account
#BringScienceToPolitics
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · May 13

Some of the scientists who gathered in Parliament Square today have told a personal story about their involvement in climate action in this lovely book. Some testimonies are poignant, some funny, some insightful - and they’re all inspiring. Highly recommended!

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Scientists for XR @scientistsforxr.earth · May 13

200 scientists brought science to politics today in London.

We were joined by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, and former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt Sir David King.

Science is political.

@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

A large group of scientists in white lab coats protest in Parliament Square over Government's failure to address the polycrisis. Image credit: Kirk Pritchard.

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Chloe Sutcliffe @gardens4good.bsky.social · May 13

I went to Parliament today with 150 other scientists to #BringScienceToPolitics. As Sir David King said in his speech, we are currently still accelerating into the polycrisis and we need those in power to put the brakes on immediately! #ActOnFacts @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

Scientists stand in front of DEFRA hold placards demanding political action to address multiple environmental crises. Image credit: Kirk Pritchard

A large group of scientists in white lab coats protest in Parliament Square over Government's failure to address the polycrisis. Image credit: Kirk Pritchard.

Dr Viola Ross-Smith @violars.bsky.social · May 13

Proud to be part of a BTO trio joining other scientist friends at @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social today, and also had a really useful chat with @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Now let's hope the people with the power to tackle the climate & nature emergencies get serious, and fast! #NoNatureNoFuture

Scientists on a march

Scientists outside Big Ben.

Dr Viola Ross-Smith @violars.bsky.social · May 13

Urgh

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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · May 13

@mikebernerslee.bsky.social

UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament

Net Zero matters a great deal

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

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

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · May 13

Among the speakers at the "Bring science to politics" rally today was @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, here explaining that evidence isn't enough any more. There must be a price to pay for politicians who deny or ignore it, and a reward for those who run with it and act accordingly.

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Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · May 13

🌍 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

By Brian McHugh

@brianmchugh.bsky.social @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

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

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · May 13

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...

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

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Varyl Thorndycraft @varylt.bsky.social · May 13

This morning I was in Parliament Sq with loads of other scientists and @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social Great speeches by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and Sir David King. Why not join us next time so we can fill the square? #AcademicChatter

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Jed Soleiman @jedsol.bsky.social · May 13

It was extremely heartening to see and meet so many scientists out at Parliament today protesting to bring @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social and ensure our rapid response to the climate and nature crisis - I've contacted and green carded my MP, have you?