Mike Berners-Lee
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social
Author of A Climate of Truth, There is No Planet B and How Bad are Bananas?
Founder of https://bsky.app/profile/smallworldconsult.bsky.social
Prof at Lancaster University. Work on climate, sustainable food & land and wider challenges of the Anthropocene.
Founder of https://bsky.app/profile/smallworldconsult.bsky.social
Prof at Lancaster University. Work on climate, sustainable food & land and wider challenges of the Anthropocene.
I'm delivering the opening keynote at edie 26 - how we can keep driving climate action forward in such uncertain times?
My fellow @nebriefing.bsky.social speaker @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, is giving the closing keynote.
25+26 March
Code SPK20 for 20% off tickets: lnkd.in/eac9pAd6
#edie26
My fellow @nebriefing.bsky.social speaker @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, is giving the closing keynote.
25+26 March
Code SPK20 for 20% off tickets: lnkd.in/eac9pAd6
#edie26
January 27, 2026 at 1:58 PM
I'm delivering the opening keynote at edie 26 - how we can keep driving climate action forward in such uncertain times?
My fellow @nebriefing.bsky.social speaker @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, is giving the closing keynote.
25+26 March
Code SPK20 for 20% off tickets: lnkd.in/eac9pAd6
#edie26
My fellow @nebriefing.bsky.social speaker @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, is giving the closing keynote.
25+26 March
Code SPK20 for 20% off tickets: lnkd.in/eac9pAd6
#edie26
This week we're taking the Truth in Politics Show to Oxford and Henley.
A few tickets left!
Oxford, Tue 27: www.thenorthwall.com/whats-on/the...
Henley, Wed 28: thekenton.org.uk/whats-on/the...
A few tickets left!
Oxford, Tue 27: www.thenorthwall.com/whats-on/the...
Henley, Wed 28: thekenton.org.uk/whats-on/the...
January 26, 2026 at 1:08 PM
This week we're taking the Truth in Politics Show to Oxford and Henley.
A few tickets left!
Oxford, Tue 27: www.thenorthwall.com/whats-on/the...
Henley, Wed 28: thekenton.org.uk/whats-on/the...
A few tickets left!
Oxford, Tue 27: www.thenorthwall.com/whats-on/the...
Henley, Wed 28: thekenton.org.uk/whats-on/the...
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What do you feel is the biggest threat to our national security right now?
The UK Joint Intelligence Committee has released its report on the threat of biodiversity and ecological collapse on national security.
Its a chilling read: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
The UK Joint Intelligence Committee has released its report on the threat of biodiversity and ecological collapse on national security.
Its a chilling read: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
What do you feel is the biggest threat to our national security right now?
The UK Joint Intelligence Committee has released its report on the threat of biodiversity and ecological collapse on national security.
Its a chilling read: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
The UK Joint Intelligence Committee has released its report on the threat of biodiversity and ecological collapse on national security.
Its a chilling read: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
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Anyone up for "an open, intelligent conversation about how political deception has shaped our democracy... and what we can do to restore honesty, #accountability and #trust"? @mikebernerslee.bsky.social and Jennifer Nadel will be at The North Wall Oxford Jan 27 & the Kenton Theatre, Henley, Jan 28
January 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Anyone up for "an open, intelligent conversation about how political deception has shaped our democracy... and what we can do to restore honesty, #accountability and #trust"? @mikebernerslee.bsky.social and Jennifer Nadel will be at The North Wall Oxford Jan 27 & the Kenton Theatre, Henley, Jan 28
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The fossil fuel industry is waging an information war, and they're winning. We desperately need influential media voices like @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social to give time to trusted independent experts like Professor @mikebernerslee.bsky.social. 🙏
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The fossil fuel industry is waging an information war, and they're winning. We desperately need influential media voices like @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social to give time to trusted independent experts like Professor @mikebernerslee.bsky.social. 🙏
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How is political deception degrading democracy & what can you do about it?
Join @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social & MP Watch in Oxford next Tuesday
@biodivoxford.bsky.social @oxfordnuj.bsky.social @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social
#disinformation
Join @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social & MP Watch in Oxford next Tuesday
@biodivoxford.bsky.social @oxfordnuj.bsky.social @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social
#disinformation
January 19, 2026 at 8:58 AM
How is political deception degrading democracy & what can you do about it?
Join @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social & MP Watch in Oxford next Tuesday
@biodivoxford.bsky.social @oxfordnuj.bsky.social @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social
#disinformation
Join @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social & MP Watch in Oxford next Tuesday
@biodivoxford.bsky.social @oxfordnuj.bsky.social @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social
#disinformation
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We've just released v3.0 of our world-leading #MRIO dataset (Multi-Regional Input-Output model), the SWC MRIO.
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/mrio-data
For the most reliable emissions factors, with the most transparent methodology, so you know what your carbon data contains.
#carbonaccounting
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/mrio-data
For the most reliable emissions factors, with the most transparent methodology, so you know what your carbon data contains.
#carbonaccounting
SWC MRIO dataset | Small World Consulting
MRIO dataset free and licensed versions | Multi-regional Input-Output model | Guidelines for Scope 3 supply chain emissions assessment, reporting and hybridisation.
www.sw-consulting.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
We've just released v3.0 of our world-leading #MRIO dataset (Multi-Regional Input-Output model), the SWC MRIO.
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/mrio-data
For the most reliable emissions factors, with the most transparent methodology, so you know what your carbon data contains.
#carbonaccounting
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/mrio-data
For the most reliable emissions factors, with the most transparent methodology, so you know what your carbon data contains.
#carbonaccounting
This is our part in the fight against fascism. We don't have to put up with the dishonesty in our media and politics that is tearing us apart. The great news is that there is plenty we can do. Please join us.
Anyone up for "an open, intelligent conversation about how political deception has shaped our democracy... and what we can do to restore honesty, #accountability and #trust"? @mikebernerslee.bsky.social and Jennifer Nadel will be at The North Wall Oxford Jan 27 & the Kenton Theatre, Henley, Jan 28
January 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
This is our part in the fight against fascism. We don't have to put up with the dishonesty in our media and politics that is tearing us apart. The great news is that there is plenty we can do. Please join us.
This from the Daily Mail. If you know anyone who is being taken for a total ride by reading this paper, please do talk them about it rather than politely ignoring. They are being abused and also being encouraged to abuse the world. If you care about them and also about thier impact on others....
January 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
This from the Daily Mail. If you know anyone who is being taken for a total ride by reading this paper, please do talk them about it rather than politely ignoring. They are being abused and also being encouraged to abuse the world. If you care about them and also about thier impact on others....
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5️⃣ @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social of @ox.ac.uk with a vital message for MPs & the public.
"If we don't lead this change on the front foot, we'll be forced into it anyway as food shocks intensify."
What you can do: www.nebriefing.org/take-action
Full talks: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#NEB2025
"If we don't lead this change on the front foot, we'll be forced into it anyway as food shocks intensify."
What you can do: www.nebriefing.org/take-action
Full talks: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#NEB2025
December 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
5️⃣ @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social of @ox.ac.uk with a vital message for MPs & the public.
"If we don't lead this change on the front foot, we'll be forced into it anyway as food shocks intensify."
What you can do: www.nebriefing.org/take-action
Full talks: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#NEB2025
"If we don't lead this change on the front foot, we'll be forced into it anyway as food shocks intensify."
What you can do: www.nebriefing.org/take-action
Full talks: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#NEB2025
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A UK National Emergency Briefing was held in #London chaired by Professor Mike Berners Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social with talks from experts on the climate and nature crisis.
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
#NEBriefing
youtu.be/lpLxLp4j07Y
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
#NEBriefing
youtu.be/lpLxLp4j07Y
Introduction - Prof Mike Berners-Lee (Chair) | National Emergency Briefing
YouTube video by The National Emergency Briefing
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A UK National Emergency Briefing was held in #London chaired by Professor Mike Berners Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social with talks from experts on the climate and nature crisis.
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
#NEBriefing
youtu.be/lpLxLp4j07Y
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
#NEBriefing
youtu.be/lpLxLp4j07Y
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For all nine expert talks with Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social's introduction and
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
Expert Briefings | The National Emergency Briefing - YouTube
These are the official expert briefings from the National Emergency Briefing. In this series, the nation’s leading scientists and experts present the unfilte...
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
For all nine expert talks with Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social's introduction and
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
If the National Emergency Briefing had been able to squeeze in another briefing Plastic and other Pollution would have been my top picks. Here’s why. Two other contenders would be Misinformation and the Psychology of Action.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
If the National Emergency Briefing had been able to squeeze in another briefing Plastic and other Pollution would have been my top picks. Here’s why. Two other contenders would be Misinformation and the Psychology of Action.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Great time chatting with @climateunfucked.bsky.social for the Climate Unf*cked podcast.
We talked about psychological barriers to climate action, the role of individual and systemic change, and the vital need for truth in our politics, media and business.
YouTube: youtu.be/KsxBI9Uf5yE
We talked about psychological barriers to climate action, the role of individual and systemic change, and the vital need for truth in our politics, media and business.
YouTube: youtu.be/KsxBI9Uf5yE
Mike Berners-Lee: The Climate Lies You’ve Been Sold
YouTube video by Rob Cooper
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Great time chatting with @climateunfucked.bsky.social for the Climate Unf*cked podcast.
We talked about psychological barriers to climate action, the role of individual and systemic change, and the vital need for truth in our politics, media and business.
YouTube: youtu.be/KsxBI9Uf5yE
We talked about psychological barriers to climate action, the role of individual and systemic change, and the vital need for truth in our politics, media and business.
YouTube: youtu.be/KsxBI9Uf5yE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejca...
Here are some of my refelctions jsut adfter the National Emergency Briefing
Here are some of my refelctions jsut adfter the National Emergency Briefing
Professor Mike Berners Lee - National Emergency Briefing 2025
YouTube video by We Don't Have Time
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejca...
Here are some of my refelctions jsut adfter the National Emergency Briefing
Here are some of my refelctions jsut adfter the National Emergency Briefing
We're in a national emergency, but we're not talking or acting as if we are.
This dangerous disconnect is why we convened the @nebriefing.bsky.social. Our goal was to reset the national conversation on the climate and nature crises, cutting through the sea of misinformation holding us back.
⬇️
This dangerous disconnect is why we convened the @nebriefing.bsky.social. Our goal was to reset the national conversation on the climate and nature crises, cutting through the sea of misinformation holding us back.
⬇️
December 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We're in a national emergency, but we're not talking or acting as if we are.
This dangerous disconnect is why we convened the @nebriefing.bsky.social. Our goal was to reset the national conversation on the climate and nature crises, cutting through the sea of misinformation holding us back.
⬇️
This dangerous disconnect is why we convened the @nebriefing.bsky.social. Our goal was to reset the national conversation on the climate and nature crises, cutting through the sea of misinformation holding us back.
⬇️
‘Taking action is not a sacrifice, it’s not even a problem, taking action is the opportunity here’ @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
November 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
There were some incredibly powerful talks at the #NationalEmergencyBriefing today
And hearing 9 interrelated themes brought home the systemic nature of the polycrisis. Can this be the start of a societal tipping point?
. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And hearing 9 interrelated themes brought home the systemic nature of the polycrisis. Can this be the start of a societal tipping point?
. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
There were some incredibly powerful talks at the #NationalEmergencyBriefing today
And hearing 9 interrelated themes brought home the systemic nature of the polycrisis. Can this be the start of a societal tipping point?
. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And hearing 9 interrelated themes brought home the systemic nature of the polycrisis. Can this be the start of a societal tipping point?
. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The full panel now on stage, taking questions from the audience.
#NEB #NationalEmergencyBriefing @nebriefing.bsky.social
#NEB #NationalEmergencyBriefing @nebriefing.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The full panel now on stage, taking questions from the audience.
#NEB #NationalEmergencyBriefing @nebriefing.bsky.social
#NEB #NationalEmergencyBriefing @nebriefing.bsky.social
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Powerful morning of gut-punching presentations on true gravity of #climate & nature emergency from leading scientists speaking at packed #nationalemergencybriefing. Overwhelmingly clear we can only make the necessary green transition if social justice & equity are at its heart
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Powerful morning of gut-punching presentations on true gravity of #climate & nature emergency from leading scientists speaking at packed #nationalemergencybriefing. Overwhelmingly clear we can only make the necessary green transition if social justice & equity are at its heart
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The National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social in Westminster today is a call to action for politicians.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social in Westminster today is a call to action for politicians.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
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The chair Tim Berners-Lee @timbl.bsky.social said we need to be brave, and to celebrate the MPs who attended the session who showed steps of bravery by stepping into this space
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The chair Tim Berners-Lee @timbl.bsky.social said we need to be brave, and to celebrate the MPs who attended the session who showed steps of bravery by stepping into this space
A packed audience for the #NationalEmergencyBriefing this morning, listening to 9 experts give a hard-hitting and evidence-based view of the state of climate effects to MPs, Lords, and leaders across media, business and culture.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A packed audience for the #NationalEmergencyBriefing this morning, listening to 9 experts give a hard-hitting and evidence-based view of the state of climate effects to MPs, Lords, and leaders across media, business and culture.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social