Simon Oldridge
@sioldridge.bsky.social
National Emergency Briefing on the climate & nature crisis www.nebriefing.org | Science communicator | former manufacturing CEO & business consultant | Moog 🎹
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The fact that the solutions for stopping global heating will actually make us much better off 👇👇 is seriously under-reported - and hasn’t reached many MPs.
I hope all MPs will attend the National Emergency Briefing on the interconnected #climate & #nature crisis.
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
I hope all MPs will attend the National Emergency Briefing on the interconnected #climate & #nature crisis.
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
EY poll finds businesses expect climate impacts to cost 15% of revenues - yet many are still weakening targets.
This needs Government action.
But first, MPs need to understand the seriousness of the threat.
Is your MP attending the
#NationalEmergencyBriefing on 27 Nov 👉 nebriefing.org
This needs Government action.
But first, MPs need to understand the seriousness of the threat.
Is your MP attending the
#NationalEmergencyBriefing on 27 Nov 👉 nebriefing.org
Businesses foresee 15% reduction in revenues from climate inaction, EY finds - edie
Polling of hundreds of large businesses across the world, conducted by EY, has revealed that they expect climate inaction to cost 15% of their annualised revenue on average. Yet only one in three are ...
www.edie.net
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
EY poll finds businesses expect climate impacts to cost 15% of revenues - yet many are still weakening targets.
This needs Government action.
But first, MPs need to understand the seriousness of the threat.
Is your MP attending the
#NationalEmergencyBriefing on 27 Nov 👉 nebriefing.org
This needs Government action.
But first, MPs need to understand the seriousness of the threat.
Is your MP attending the
#NationalEmergencyBriefing on 27 Nov 👉 nebriefing.org
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I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
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We're delighted that tireless advocate for the natural world, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social CBE, will be opening the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster Central Hall on 27th November.
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're delighted that tireless advocate for the natural world, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social CBE, will be opening the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster Central Hall on 27th November.
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
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.@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's powerful call to all MPs & Peers to attend the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis at Central Hall Westminster, from 9am 27th November.
Enter your postcode to see if your MP is attending on your behalf: www.nebriefing.org
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Enter your postcode to see if your MP is attending on your behalf: www.nebriefing.org
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
.@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's powerful call to all MPs & Peers to attend the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis at Central Hall Westminster, from 9am 27th November.
Enter your postcode to see if your MP is attending on your behalf: www.nebriefing.org
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Enter your postcode to see if your MP is attending on your behalf: www.nebriefing.org
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
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Understandably over the moon that the incredible Chris Packham agreed to not only open the National Emergency Briefing, but also to do a series of high profile interviews about the initiative 👊🔥💚
I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Understandably over the moon that the incredible Chris Packham agreed to not only open the National Emergency Briefing, but also to do a series of high profile interviews about the initiative 👊🔥💚
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State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
November 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
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Dialogue around #netzero is one of ordinary people being unable to afford it. The reality is that 'investing' in net zero yields returns of £37bn a year and growing.
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Dialogue around #netzero is one of ordinary people being unable to afford it. The reality is that 'investing' in net zero yields returns of £37bn a year and growing.
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
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I met my MP this week to ask them to attend the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature. Please ask yours to attend too.
We’re facing an emergency.
We understand how busy MPs are, but we’re asking them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
How can they protect the public if they aren’t across the latest threats and solutions?
More info: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
We understand how busy MPs are, but we’re asking them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
How can they protect the public if they aren’t across the latest threats and solutions?
More info: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
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...
www.nebriefing.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I met my MP this week to ask them to attend the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature. Please ask yours to attend too.
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Climate crisis is an *equity* crisis.
Strong main message from @kevinclimate.bsky.social
Professor of Energy & Climate Change, University of Manchester
#R4Today: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
at 2:36:35 in the 3-hour programme
Strong main message from @kevinclimate.bsky.social
Professor of Energy & Climate Change, University of Manchester
#R4Today: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
at 2:36:35 in the 3-hour programme
Today - 07/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Climate crisis is an *equity* crisis.
Strong main message from @kevinclimate.bsky.social
Professor of Energy & Climate Change, University of Manchester
#R4Today: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
at 2:36:35 in the 3-hour programme
Strong main message from @kevinclimate.bsky.social
Professor of Energy & Climate Change, University of Manchester
#R4Today: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
at 2:36:35 in the 3-hour programme
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“Our case is very simple. Starmer needs to stop exporting emissions to other countries. Instead he must listen to the experts so the UK does its fair share to tackle global heating” – @goodlawproject.org
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
Legal action launched against UK Government's climate plans
LEGAL action is being taken against the UK Government's climate framework by the Good Law Project (GLP) as the Prime Minister travels to Brazil for…
www.thenational.scot
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
“Our case is very simple. Starmer needs to stop exporting emissions to other countries. Instead he must listen to the experts so the UK does its fair share to tackle global heating” – @goodlawproject.org
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
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The National Audit Office estimates the overall cost of capping high gas prices in winter 22/23 alone at £69 billion. Higher than the £40bn quoted by Gov.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
The UK Gov’s expert advisers have shown that investing to transiton from expensive gas to clean energy will save the UK nearly £40 billion every year!
Most people can’t afford the up-front investment, but the UK absolutely can.
Tackling climate change isn’t just about protecting people.
Most people can’t afford the up-front investment, but the UK absolutely can.
Tackling climate change isn’t just about protecting people.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The National Audit Office estimates the overall cost of capping high gas prices in winter 22/23 alone at £69 billion. Higher than the £40bn quoted by Gov.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
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"You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it" | My commentary on Bill Gates' flawed new climate missive for @thebulletin.org: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it
What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.
thebulletin.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it" | My commentary on Bill Gates' flawed new climate missive for @thebulletin.org: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
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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...
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...
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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...
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...
📣 Calling all UK scientists.
Please sign a letter urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature - alongside positive actions.
A non-partisan high-level summary of the science.
Details in the reply 👇
Please sign a letter urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature - alongside positive actions.
A non-partisan high-level summary of the science.
Details in the reply 👇
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...
www.nebriefing.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Shouldn't all MPs be fully briefed on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature - and understand how genuine emergency action will make ordinary people better off?
If you agree MPs ought to be armed to cut through the disinformation, please ask your MP to attend 👇
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
If you agree MPs ought to be armed to cut through the disinformation, please ask your MP to attend 👇
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
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...
www.nebriefing.org
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Shouldn't all MPs be fully briefed on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature - and understand how genuine emergency action will make ordinary people better off?
If you agree MPs ought to be armed to cut through the disinformation, please ask your MP to attend 👇
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
If you agree MPs ought to be armed to cut through the disinformation, please ask your MP to attend 👇
#TimeToStepUp #NEB
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In the past year we've had a series of papers with results that've shocked #climate scientists - the globe is heating #FasterThanExpected & we don't fully know why
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
June 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
In the past year we've had a series of papers with results that've shocked #climate scientists - the globe is heating #FasterThanExpected & we don't fully know why
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
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🚨 The news-media is utterly failing to cover these momentous scientific findings.
The public is not being informed of the danger posed.
The UK chief scientist Dame Angela McLean just highlighted this as an issue of national security - why are no news outlets covering it ?!? 🤯
#EndClimateSilence
The public is not being informed of the danger posed.
The UK chief scientist Dame Angela McLean just highlighted this as an issue of national security - why are no news outlets covering it ?!? 🤯
#EndClimateSilence
October 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🚨 The news-media is utterly failing to cover these momentous scientific findings.
The public is not being informed of the danger posed.
The UK chief scientist Dame Angela McLean just highlighted this as an issue of national security - why are no news outlets covering it ?!? 🤯
#EndClimateSilence
The public is not being informed of the danger posed.
The UK chief scientist Dame Angela McLean just highlighted this as an issue of national security - why are no news outlets covering it ?!? 🤯
#EndClimateSilence
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Last year, @michaelfwehner.bsky.social and Jim Kossin made the scientific case for a Cat6 cyclone. This week, Hurricane Melissa became the 6th storm in recorded history to smash through that threshold, with max winds of 216mph. And conditions leading to these storms are on the rise.
Read more:
Read more:
The growing inadequacy of an open-ended Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale in a warming world | PNAS
Global warming increases available sensible and latent heat energy, increasing the
thermodynamic potential wind intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs...
www.pnas.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Last year, @michaelfwehner.bsky.social and Jim Kossin made the scientific case for a Cat6 cyclone. This week, Hurricane Melissa became the 6th storm in recorded history to smash through that threshold, with max winds of 216mph. And conditions leading to these storms are on the rise.
Read more:
Read more:
Forces trying to keep us locked into expensive gas & oil have shifted their argument.
Now the dramatic effects of climate change are so clear, they’re trying cast doubt on the solutions.
Another reason the National Emergency Briefing on 27th Nov is long overdue.
www.nebriefing.org
Now the dramatic effects of climate change are so clear, they’re trying cast doubt on the solutions.
Another reason the National Emergency Briefing on 27th Nov is long overdue.
www.nebriefing.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Forces trying to keep us locked into expensive gas & oil have shifted their argument.
Now the dramatic effects of climate change are so clear, they’re trying cast doubt on the solutions.
Another reason the National Emergency Briefing on 27th Nov is long overdue.
www.nebriefing.org
Now the dramatic effects of climate change are so clear, they’re trying cast doubt on the solutions.
Another reason the National Emergency Briefing on 27th Nov is long overdue.
www.nebriefing.org
Today's Carbon Budget Delivery Plan talks of insulating 5 million homes this Parliament. Would be a welcome pickup in pace.
But £13.2 billion is £2,640 per house. Seems far from enough. Solid wall insulation can easily cost £15-20k.
Meanwhile vast amounts going to gas power with carbon capture.
But £13.2 billion is £2,640 per house. Seems far from enough. Solid wall insulation can easily cost £15-20k.
Meanwhile vast amounts going to gas power with carbon capture.
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today's Carbon Budget Delivery Plan talks of insulating 5 million homes this Parliament. Would be a welcome pickup in pace.
But £13.2 billion is £2,640 per house. Seems far from enough. Solid wall insulation can easily cost £15-20k.
Meanwhile vast amounts going to gas power with carbon capture.
But £13.2 billion is £2,640 per house. Seems far from enough. Solid wall insulation can easily cost £15-20k.
Meanwhile vast amounts going to gas power with carbon capture.
The UK Gov has published the Carbon Budget 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 Delivery Plan today.
Two major concerns right away.
1️⃣ They haven't even discussed reviewing the 4th & 5th Carbon Budgets: targets taking us through the critical next 8 years which were set over a decade ago and fall FAR short of what's needed.
Two major concerns right away.
1️⃣ They haven't even discussed reviewing the 4th & 5th Carbon Budgets: targets taking us through the critical next 8 years which were set over a decade ago and fall FAR short of what's needed.
October 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The UK Gov has published the Carbon Budget 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 Delivery Plan today.
Two major concerns right away.
1️⃣ They haven't even discussed reviewing the 4th & 5th Carbon Budgets: targets taking us through the critical next 8 years which were set over a decade ago and fall FAR short of what's needed.
Two major concerns right away.
1️⃣ They haven't even discussed reviewing the 4th & 5th Carbon Budgets: targets taking us through the critical next 8 years which were set over a decade ago and fall FAR short of what's needed.
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Today's GB News TV advertisers include *Sky *Staysure *SunLife *WorldOfCruising *TrailFinders *Polish Tourism Organisation *Boxt *WeFixLondon *AllClearTravel *SimplyFactoring *AvantiTravelInsurance *Moneyfactscompare *HousingUnits *RangefordLiving *ManeUK *its.co.uk *TonicSurgery *Freshpet
A GB News host tells viewers that Sarah Pochin made "a very good point in a very clumsily way" and suggests it's time to "stop apologising to these people"...
If you advertise on GB News, this is what you're aligning with...
If you advertise on GB News, this is what you're aligning with...
October 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Today's GB News TV advertisers include *Sky *Staysure *SunLife *WorldOfCruising *TrailFinders *Polish Tourism Organisation *Boxt *WeFixLondon *AllClearTravel *SimplyFactoring *AvantiTravelInsurance *Moneyfactscompare *HousingUnits *RangefordLiving *ManeUK *its.co.uk *TonicSurgery *Freshpet
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UK wind power benefits and costs 2010-2023 :
Lower energy bills through avoided gas: £14.2bn
Avoided infra & new gas generation: £133.3bn
Subsidies paid to wind power: - £43.2bn
Overall benefit to UK economy **£104bn**
Don't believe the wind power haters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Lower energy bills through avoided gas: £14.2bn
Avoided infra & new gas generation: £133.3bn
Subsidies paid to wind power: - £43.2bn
Overall benefit to UK economy **£104bn**
Don't believe the wind power haters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
UK wind power benefits and costs 2010-2023 :
Lower energy bills through avoided gas: £14.2bn
Avoided infra & new gas generation: £133.3bn
Subsidies paid to wind power: - £43.2bn
Overall benefit to UK economy **£104bn**
Don't believe the wind power haters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Lower energy bills through avoided gas: £14.2bn
Avoided infra & new gas generation: £133.3bn
Subsidies paid to wind power: - £43.2bn
Overall benefit to UK economy **£104bn**
Don't believe the wind power haters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The National Audit Office estimates the overall cost of capping high gas prices in winter 22/23 alone at £69 billion. Higher than the £40bn quoted by Gov.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
The UK Gov’s expert advisers have shown that investing to transiton from expensive gas to clean energy will save the UK nearly £40 billion every year!
Most people can’t afford the up-front investment, but the UK absolutely can.
Tackling climate change isn’t just about protecting people.
Most people can’t afford the up-front investment, but the UK absolutely can.
Tackling climate change isn’t just about protecting people.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The National Audit Office estimates the overall cost of capping high gas prices in winter 22/23 alone at £69 billion. Higher than the £40bn quoted by Gov.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
That's over a fifth of the entire cost of upgrading to a 21st Century fossil-free energy system.
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Research is of litle use if decisionmakers don't pay attention to it
Please sign!
Please sign!
📣 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 🙏
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 to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Research is of litle use if decisionmakers don't pay attention to it
Please sign!
Please sign!