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There's no better way of communicating the insane trajectory of humanity in the 21st century than cartoons and no-one did it better than Jon Kudelka. Rest in power Jon.
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
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The presumed upcoming El Nino will help cement and quantify global warming acceleration, showing that 2C global warming is likely to be reached in the 2030s, not at midcentury.
See Another El Nino Already? mailchi.mp/caa/another-... Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/another-el...
See Another El Nino Already? mailchi.mp/caa/another-... Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/another-el...
February 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The presumed upcoming El Nino will help cement and quantify global warming acceleration, showing that 2C global warming is likely to be reached in the 2030s, not at midcentury.
See Another El Nino Already? mailchi.mp/caa/another-... Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/another-el...
See Another El Nino Already? mailchi.mp/caa/another-... Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/another-el...
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Just mind-boggling that climate breakdown isn't even mentioned in this piece
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fresh fears for South West's rail link in Dawlish after storms
Taxpayer money has flowed into fixing the rail line connecting Cornwall with the rest of the UK - but the elements have other ideas.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Just mind-boggling that climate breakdown isn't even mentioned in this piece
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A climate scientist makes some corrections to coal baron Matt Ridley’s latest Telegraph propaganda piece.
February 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A climate scientist makes some corrections to coal baron Matt Ridley’s latest Telegraph propaganda piece.
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RAPID RESPONSE ACTION
The Royal Courts have just announced that the judgment for the Judicial Review over the ban on Palestine Action will take place this Friday at 10am
wedonotcomply.org - all links and info
Action will take place in London and Edinburgh.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action!
The Royal Courts have just announced that the judgment for the Judicial Review over the ban on Palestine Action will take place this Friday at 10am
wedonotcomply.org - all links and info
Action will take place in London and Edinburgh.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action!
February 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
RAPID RESPONSE ACTION
The Royal Courts have just announced that the judgment for the Judicial Review over the ban on Palestine Action will take place this Friday at 10am
wedonotcomply.org - all links and info
Action will take place in London and Edinburgh.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action!
The Royal Courts have just announced that the judgment for the Judicial Review over the ban on Palestine Action will take place this Friday at 10am
wedonotcomply.org - all links and info
Action will take place in London and Edinburgh.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action!
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I'm shocked, shocked to find that predatory delay is going on in here.
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I'm shocked, shocked to find that predatory delay is going on in here.
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Sadly this is still true - I used to use this in my sci comm lectures to illustrate the challenges of being heard
2. Is this thing on?
There's cavernous and growing gap between scientists' recommendations and government action.
Scientists need to take direct action rather than just talk at lecterns!
There's cavernous and growing gap between scientists' recommendations and government action.
Scientists need to take direct action rather than just talk at lecterns!
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Sadly this is still true - I used to use this in my sci comm lectures to illustrate the challenges of being heard
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Vale Jon Kudelka, editorial cartoonist (1972-2026), who amongst other things skewered climate denialists and requested those “reasonably well informed and not a complete dill” to join him.
FYI @michaelemann.bsky.social
FYI @michaelemann.bsky.social
There's no better way of communicating the insane trajectory of humanity in the 21st century than cartoons and no-one did it better than Jon Kudelka. Rest in power Jon.
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
February 11, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Vale Jon Kudelka, editorial cartoonist (1972-2026), who amongst other things skewered climate denialists and requested those “reasonably well informed and not a complete dill” to join him.
FYI @michaelemann.bsky.social
FYI @michaelemann.bsky.social
There's no better way of communicating the insane trajectory of humanity in the 21st century than cartoons and no-one did it better than Jon Kudelka. Rest in power Jon.
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
February 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
There's no better way of communicating the insane trajectory of humanity in the 21st century than cartoons and no-one did it better than Jon Kudelka. Rest in power Jon.
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
Here's his top ten.
1. Asteroid mitigation program
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Blocking patterns.. "Occasionally..(jet stream) wiggles get bigger and that can result in big curves in the flow - like a meandering river."
Oh BBC. Left out large temp diffs = small wiggles. As Arctic warming faster than Europe, forecast is more frequent big curves.
TLDNR? Cl*m*t* ch*ng*. Sshh🙄
Oh BBC. Left out large temp diffs = small wiggles. As Arctic warming faster than Europe, forecast is more frequent big curves.
TLDNR? Cl*m*t* ch*ng*. Sshh🙄
UK weather: 'Blocked' pattern to blame for UK's endless downpours
With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what's been causing the very wet year so far.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Blocking patterns.. "Occasionally..(jet stream) wiggles get bigger and that can result in big curves in the flow - like a meandering river."
Oh BBC. Left out large temp diffs = small wiggles. As Arctic warming faster than Europe, forecast is more frequent big curves.
TLDNR? Cl*m*t* ch*ng*. Sshh🙄
Oh BBC. Left out large temp diffs = small wiggles. As Arctic warming faster than Europe, forecast is more frequent big curves.
TLDNR? Cl*m*t* ch*ng*. Sshh🙄
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"This is the hard truth I want to land: climate does not care what’s trending. It’s not interested in Jeffrey Epstein, Gaza, or Greenland. There is no algorithmic mercy. Physics is physics, and it is getting more abrupt."
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
If Epstein is Trending, Why Isn’t +1.7°C?
The news cycle has become a hall of mirrors: Epstein, Trumpism, war, outrage, retribution. A thousand scandals designed to keep us anxious, tribal, and tired. We have to hold multiple truths at once: ...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:57 AM
"This is the hard truth I want to land: climate does not care what’s trending. It’s not interested in Jeffrey Epstein, Gaza, or Greenland. There is no algorithmic mercy. Physics is physics, and it is getting more abrupt."
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
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There’s a strong consensus in the social sciences that nonviolence is more effective than violence. Look it up.
If you find it hard to believe, that might be because our culture is biased towards violent solutions.
Because you are living in a patriachy.
If you find it hard to believe, that might be because our culture is biased towards violent solutions.
Because you are living in a patriachy.
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
There’s a strong consensus in the social sciences that nonviolence is more effective than violence. Look it up.
If you find it hard to believe, that might be because our culture is biased towards violent solutions.
Because you are living in a patriachy.
If you find it hard to believe, that might be because our culture is biased towards violent solutions.
Because you are living in a patriachy.
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The rightwing capture of the regulators continues. They still walk amongst us. #MediaRevolution
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February 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The rightwing capture of the regulators continues. They still walk amongst us. #MediaRevolution
bylinetimes.com/2023/07/28/m...
@itnproductions.bsky.social
@news.sky.com
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
@bbcnewsuk.bsky.social
@channel4news.bsky.social
@gbnewsonline.bsky.social
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@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
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💯 this.
It's the system that promotes the worst of humanity.
It's the system that needs to change.
It's the system that promotes the worst of humanity.
It's the system that needs to change.
February 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
💯 this.
It's the system that promotes the worst of humanity.
It's the system that needs to change.
It's the system that promotes the worst of humanity.
It's the system that needs to change.
There won't be anything to eat in 2040 but at least you'll still be able to buy a car with an internal combustion engine.
More back-sliding on climate: Carney is eliminating the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard that would have mandated 100% EVs by 2035. New target is 75% EVs by 2035, 90% by 2040 but it's not clear if not-yet-finalized policy will achieve this www.canada.ca/en/innovatio...
Prime Minister Carney unveils Canada's new automotive strategy to protect jobs and position our country as a global leader in next-generation vehicle manufacturing - Canada.ca
Canada is, and will remain, a nation that builds cars. For over 100 years, the automotive industry has been a cornerstone of our economy, underpinning advanced manufacturing, driving innovation and su...
www.canada.ca
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
There won't be anything to eat in 2040 but at least you'll still be able to buy a car with an internal combustion engine.
Ah yes, the bigger picture
Why are the worst people on the planet teaming up to destroy everything we hold dear?
History has the answer: we have a log jam in the "elite circulation" system.
Over time, unchecked elite power drifts towards corruption and self-protection - until societies break. 🧵
History has the answer: we have a log jam in the "elite circulation" system.
Over time, unchecked elite power drifts towards corruption and self-protection - until societies break. 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Ah yes, the bigger picture
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A friend pointed me to a post on social media of a letter by Kerry McCarthy MP (Labour, Bristol East) about a request for a televised emergency briefing on the #ClimateEmergency
I was stunned by how casually the idea & its urgency were dismissed. Let’s unpack why this response is so wrong-headed 🧵
I was stunned by how casually the idea & its urgency were dismissed. Let’s unpack why this response is so wrong-headed 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 7:21 AM
A friend pointed me to a post on social media of a letter by Kerry McCarthy MP (Labour, Bristol East) about a request for a televised emergency briefing on the #ClimateEmergency
I was stunned by how casually the idea & its urgency were dismissed. Let’s unpack why this response is so wrong-headed 🧵
I was stunned by how casually the idea & its urgency were dismissed. Let’s unpack why this response is so wrong-headed 🧵
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I’m pleased to share my latest article in @uk.theconversation.com
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
Preventable suffering is both widespread and socially produced.
Preventable deaths in a warming world: how politics shapes who lives and who dies
Preventable suffering is both widespread and socially produced.
tcnv.link
February 3, 2026 at 8:14 AM
I’m pleased to share my latest article in @uk.theconversation.com
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
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“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
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BRILLIANT commentary from @abiperrin.bsky.social
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January 28, 2026 at 11:53 AM
“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
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BRILLIANT commentary from @abiperrin.bsky.social
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Ever played the board game Pandemic?
I think it contains a surprisingly good lesson for tackling the #climate crisis, especially in a moment of rising far-right politics.
Here's why🧵
I think it contains a surprisingly good lesson for tackling the #climate crisis, especially in a moment of rising far-right politics.
Here's why🧵
January 27, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Ever played the board game Pandemic?
I think it contains a surprisingly good lesson for tackling the #climate crisis, especially in a moment of rising far-right politics.
Here's why🧵
I think it contains a surprisingly good lesson for tackling the #climate crisis, especially in a moment of rising far-right politics.
Here's why🧵
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Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Due to British politics and media being totally idiotic and superficial, there's a lot riding on the Gorton & Denton byelection.
If Reform win, the govt will be tempted to further water down climate policies.
If the Greens win, the reverse could happen.
(Apparently Labour are planning to run too)
If Reform win, the govt will be tempted to further water down climate policies.
If the Greens win, the reverse could happen.
(Apparently Labour are planning to run too)
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Due to British politics and media being totally idiotic and superficial, there's a lot riding on the Gorton & Denton byelection.
If Reform win, the govt will be tempted to further water down climate policies.
If the Greens win, the reverse could happen.
(Apparently Labour are planning to run too)
If Reform win, the govt will be tempted to further water down climate policies.
If the Greens win, the reverse could happen.
(Apparently Labour are planning to run too)
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"Pretending that we don't have emotions, that doesn't make us more objective, that makes us liars & I don't want to be a liar...
I feel all the feelings, & I feel them all really strongly"
Brilliantly said @drkatemarvel.bsky.social 👏
A short🧵on some of the feelings I'm experiencing today...
I feel all the feelings, & I feel them all really strongly"
Brilliantly said @drkatemarvel.bsky.social 👏
A short🧵on some of the feelings I'm experiencing today...
How hot could our planet get? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
YouTube video by BBC World Service
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:44 AM
"Pretending that we don't have emotions, that doesn't make us more objective, that makes us liars & I don't want to be a liar...
I feel all the feelings, & I feel them all really strongly"
Brilliantly said @drkatemarvel.bsky.social 👏
A short🧵on some of the feelings I'm experiencing today...
I feel all the feelings, & I feel them all really strongly"
Brilliantly said @drkatemarvel.bsky.social 👏
A short🧵on some of the feelings I'm experiencing today...
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Extreme #heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state.
#AustraliaHeatwave
#bushfire
#wildfire
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#AustraliaHeatwave
#bushfire
#wildfire
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate crisis | The Guardian
Latest Climate crisis news, comment and analysis from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Extreme #heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state.
#AustraliaHeatwave
#bushfire
#wildfire
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#AustraliaHeatwave
#bushfire
#wildfire
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...