Bertie Harrison-Broninski
@bertiehb.bsky.social
Senior Editor, @landclimate.bsky.social. Co-host of the Land & Climate Podcast.
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Proud to be publishing this story with @jaysimhanspal.bsky.social in The Guardian today. These harms have gone largely unreported for a decade, despite Drax receiving billions from UK billpayers in green subsidies.
Read the longer article on our site at www.landclimate.org/asthma
Read the longer article on our site at www.landclimate.org/asthma
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This week, @bertiehb.bsky.social is joined by Professor Matthew Hole where the two discuss the timeframe for grid integration, the geopolitical dimensions of the emerging energy race, deregulation, and the high-risk, high-reward nature of fusion technology.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This week, @bertiehb.bsky.social is joined by Professor Matthew Hole where the two discuss the timeframe for grid integration, the geopolitical dimensions of the emerging energy race, deregulation, and the high-risk, high-reward nature of fusion technology.
www.landclimate.org/...
www.landclimate.org/...
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The article follows an open letter to world leaders from leading polar scientists & organisations, stating "the evidence is unequivocal: the cryosphere is destabilising at an alarming pace."
@bepsiiseaice.bsky.social @scar-antarctic.bsky.social @catchscience.bsky.social
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November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The article follows an open letter to world leaders from leading polar scientists & organisations, stating "the evidence is unequivocal: the cryosphere is destabilising at an alarming pace."
@bepsiiseaice.bsky.social @scar-antarctic.bsky.social @catchscience.bsky.social
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@bepsiiseaice.bsky.social @scar-antarctic.bsky.social @catchscience.bsky.social
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"These changes threaten water supply and infrastructure for billions of people"
@leti-polar.bsky.social, @zoraur0ra.bsky.social, and @pxh.bsky.social warn that the Earth’s frozen regions are approaching irreversible tipping points, and call for urgent action at COP30: www.landclimate.org/...
@leti-polar.bsky.social, @zoraur0ra.bsky.social, and @pxh.bsky.social warn that the Earth’s frozen regions are approaching irreversible tipping points, and call for urgent action at COP30: www.landclimate.org/...
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"These changes threaten water supply and infrastructure for billions of people"
@leti-polar.bsky.social, @zoraur0ra.bsky.social, and @pxh.bsky.social warn that the Earth’s frozen regions are approaching irreversible tipping points, and call for urgent action at COP30: www.landclimate.org/...
@leti-polar.bsky.social, @zoraur0ra.bsky.social, and @pxh.bsky.social warn that the Earth’s frozen regions are approaching irreversible tipping points, and call for urgent action at COP30: www.landclimate.org/...
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Climate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up
Climate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up
As rainy season fails to bring relief, authorities try cloud seeding – while others across the country pray for a miracle
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Climate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up
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Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
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holy hell....this paragraph
CC @wimcarton.bsky.social @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article... by @oliviarudgard.bsky.social
CC @wimcarton.bsky.social @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article... by @oliviarudgard.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
holy hell....this paragraph
CC @wimcarton.bsky.social @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article... by @oliviarudgard.bsky.social
CC @wimcarton.bsky.social @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
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🔥 Wildfires globally are threatening people and the planet
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🔥 Wildfires globally are threatening people and the planet
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
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I know I've said this before, but from advertorials to false equivalence the media really needs to own up to its role in warping the climate issue. www.thenation.com/article/envi...
The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion
The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.
www.thenation.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I know I've said this before, but from advertorials to false equivalence the media really needs to own up to its role in warping the climate issue. www.thenation.com/article/envi...
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This week, @alimac.bsky.social talks with @dagomardegroot.bsky.social about his new book, “Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean,” they discuss how the solar system has shaped human history and how humanity is now reshaping space.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This week, @alimac.bsky.social talks with @dagomardegroot.bsky.social about his new book, “Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean,” they discuss how the solar system has shaped human history and how humanity is now reshaping space.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
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The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health
The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health
Modern life is waging a war against ecosystems around us and inside us. Keeping our own microbes healthy is another reason to demand action to preserve the natural world
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health
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Our latest Westminster voting intention (26-27 Oct) has Labour on their lowest figure ever recorded by YouGov, with the Greens on their highest
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
October 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Our latest Westminster voting intention (26-27 Oct) has Labour on their lowest figure ever recorded by YouGov, with the Greens on their highest
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
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Rising heat killing one person a minute worldwide, major climate report reveals
- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
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- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year because of failure to tackle climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Rising heat killing one person a minute worldwide, major climate report reveals
- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"21st century society appears constitutionally incapable of solving any problem. All it can do is to expunge symptoms.”
Click to read an excerpt from @wimcarton.bsky.social and Andreas Malm’s new book, “The Long Heat,” published by @versobooks.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
Click to read an excerpt from @wimcarton.bsky.social and Andreas Malm’s new book, “The Long Heat,” published by @versobooks.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
October 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C #climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres
#COP30
Interview by @jonathan-watts.bsky.social Watts and Wajã Xipai
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres
#COP30
Interview by @jonathan-watts.bsky.social Watts and Wajã Xipai
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C #climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres
#COP30
Interview by @jonathan-watts.bsky.social Watts and Wajã Xipai
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres
#COP30
Interview by @jonathan-watts.bsky.social Watts and Wajã Xipai
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"21st century society appears constitutionally incapable of solving any problem. All it can do is to expunge symptoms.”
Click to read an excerpt from @wimcarton.bsky.social and Andreas Malm’s new book, “The Long Heat,” published by @versobooks.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
Click to read an excerpt from @wimcarton.bsky.social and Andreas Malm’s new book, “The Long Heat,” published by @versobooks.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
October 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"21st century society appears constitutionally incapable of solving any problem. All it can do is to expunge symptoms.”
Click to read an excerpt from @wimcarton.bsky.social and Andreas Malm’s new book, “The Long Heat,” published by @versobooks.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
Click to read an excerpt from @wimcarton.bsky.social and Andreas Malm’s new book, “The Long Heat,” published by @versobooks.bsky.social
www.landclimate.org/...
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This is an excellent interview on the “future” city experiments in the Gulf; especially on how Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is working out.
“These cities have a clear separation from the outside. These utopias will be preserved, while the outside is imagined as a space of catastrophe.”
This week, @bertiehb.bksy.social interviews @drgokcegunel.bsky.social about smart city projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
www.landclimate.org/...
This week, @bertiehb.bksy.social interviews @drgokcegunel.bsky.social about smart city projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
www.landclimate.org/...
October 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This is an excellent interview on the “future” city experiments in the Gulf; especially on how Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is working out.
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🚨GOOD NEWS: TotalEnergies has been found GUILTY of Greenwashing.
The French energy giant has now been forced to take down misleading "carbon neutral" messaging from their website.
A WIN for holding polluters to account.
The French energy giant has now been forced to take down misleading "carbon neutral" messaging from their website.
A WIN for holding polluters to account.
October 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🚨GOOD NEWS: TotalEnergies has been found GUILTY of Greenwashing.
The French energy giant has now been forced to take down misleading "carbon neutral" messaging from their website.
A WIN for holding polluters to account.
The French energy giant has now been forced to take down misleading "carbon neutral" messaging from their website.
A WIN for holding polluters to account.
Really enjoyed recording this podcast with @drgokcegunel.bsky.social
Masdar City and NEOM are bizarre developments, where the climate sector's most utopian and most greedy tendencies violently clash. Whatever your take, these petrostate megaprojects are more than mere curiosities.
Masdar City and NEOM are bizarre developments, where the climate sector's most utopian and most greedy tendencies violently clash. Whatever your take, these petrostate megaprojects are more than mere curiosities.
“These cities have a clear separation from the outside. These utopias will be preserved, while the outside is imagined as a space of catastrophe.”
This week, @bertiehb.bksy.social interviews @drgokcegunel.bsky.social about smart city projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
www.landclimate.org/...
This week, @bertiehb.bksy.social interviews @drgokcegunel.bsky.social about smart city projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
www.landclimate.org/...
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Really enjoyed recording this podcast with @drgokcegunel.bsky.social
Masdar City and NEOM are bizarre developments, where the climate sector's most utopian and most greedy tendencies violently clash. Whatever your take, these petrostate megaprojects are more than mere curiosities.
Masdar City and NEOM are bizarre developments, where the climate sector's most utopian and most greedy tendencies violently clash. Whatever your take, these petrostate megaprojects are more than mere curiosities.
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@pollybillington.bsky.social: “Drax clearly have questions to answer.”
@barrygardiner.bsky.social: "This investigation raises serious questions for Drax, which must be answered."
Drax said “health, safety and wellbeing" is their "top priority, and we continually review and update our processes.”
@barrygardiner.bsky.social: "This investigation raises serious questions for Drax, which must be answered."
Drax said “health, safety and wellbeing" is their "top priority, and we continually review and update our processes.”
Drax biomass led to disabling health conditions, say unions and workers - Land and Climate Review
The UK's largest power plant is facing worker lawsuits after the national health and safety regulator dropped criminal charges over biomass dust in 2023, a Land and Climate Investigation can reveal.
www.landclimate.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
@pollybillington.bsky.social: “Drax clearly have questions to answer.”
@barrygardiner.bsky.social: "This investigation raises serious questions for Drax, which must be answered."
Drax said “health, safety and wellbeing" is their "top priority, and we continually review and update our processes.”
@barrygardiner.bsky.social: "This investigation raises serious questions for Drax, which must be answered."
Drax said “health, safety and wellbeing" is their "top priority, and we continually review and update our processes.”
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@andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social said that if measures were not “taken appropriately to protect staff, and they have suffered as a result, then the full legal consequences must flow from that both in civil and criminal terms.”
www.landclimate.org/asthma
www.landclimate.org/asthma
Drax biomass led to disabling health conditions, say unions and workers - Land and Climate Review
The UK's largest power plant is facing worker lawsuits after the national health and safety regulator dropped criminal charges over biomass dust in 2023, a Land and Climate Investigation can reveal.
www.landclimate.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
@andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social said that if measures were not “taken appropriately to protect staff, and they have suffered as a result, then the full legal consequences must flow from that both in civil and criminal terms.”
www.landclimate.org/asthma
www.landclimate.org/asthma
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Labour MPs expressed concern at the findings. @jontrickett.bsky.social said “Our labour movement has long proclaimed that an injury to one is an injury to all.
The Labour Government must keep all relevant legislation under review to protect workers and, where necessary, punish irresponsible bosses.”
The Labour Government must keep all relevant legislation under review to protect workers and, where necessary, punish irresponsible bosses.”
Drax biomass led to disabling health conditions, say unions and workers - Land and Climate Review
The UK's largest power plant is facing worker lawsuits after the national health and safety regulator dropped criminal charges over biomass dust in 2023, a Land and Climate Investigation can reveal.
www.landclimate.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Labour MPs expressed concern at the findings. @jontrickett.bsky.social said “Our labour movement has long proclaimed that an injury to one is an injury to all.
The Labour Government must keep all relevant legislation under review to protect workers and, where necessary, punish irresponsible bosses.”
The Labour Government must keep all relevant legislation under review to protect workers and, where necessary, punish irresponsible bosses.”
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"Once they put their head above the parapet, their head gets blown off and they’re blacklisted."
Unions claimed staff are scared to report illness in case they lose work. @unitetheunion.bsky.social are now keeping a register of workers on site, to prepare for further lawsuits.
Unions claimed staff are scared to report illness in case they lose work. @unitetheunion.bsky.social are now keeping a register of workers on site, to prepare for further lawsuits.
Drax biomass led to disabling health conditions, say unions and workers - Land and Climate Review
The UK's largest power plant is facing worker lawsuits after the national health and safety regulator dropped criminal charges over biomass dust in 2023, a Land and Climate Investigation can reveal.
www.landclimate.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"Once they put their head above the parapet, their head gets blown off and they’re blacklisted."
Unions claimed staff are scared to report illness in case they lose work. @unitetheunion.bsky.social are now keeping a register of workers on site, to prepare for further lawsuits.
Unions claimed staff are scared to report illness in case they lose work. @unitetheunion.bsky.social are now keeping a register of workers on site, to prepare for further lawsuits.
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The UK Health and Safety Regulator dropped a criminal prosecution case in 2023, saying there is no evidence of continuing harm.
@thompsons.law industrial disease specialist Mark Allen said “there can be long delays before symptoms develop, and we may not yet know the full extent of those affected”
@thompsons.law industrial disease specialist Mark Allen said “there can be long delays before symptoms develop, and we may not yet know the full extent of those affected”
Drax biomass led to disabling health conditions, say unions and workers - Land and Climate Review
The UK's largest power plant is facing worker lawsuits after the national health and safety regulator dropped criminal charges over biomass dust in 2023, a Land and Climate Investigation can reveal.
www.landclimate.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The UK Health and Safety Regulator dropped a criminal prosecution case in 2023, saying there is no evidence of continuing harm.
@thompsons.law industrial disease specialist Mark Allen said “there can be long delays before symptoms develop, and we may not yet know the full extent of those affected”
@thompsons.law industrial disease specialist Mark Allen said “there can be long delays before symptoms develop, and we may not yet know the full extent of those affected”
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“We would just sit around reading books and magazines…the workshop became known as the leper colony.”
Other workers told us how they were confined to isolated rooms at Drax for over 18 months, after becoming too sick to continue normal work.
“We have felt humiliated, ignored and manipulated"
Other workers told us how they were confined to isolated rooms at Drax for over 18 months, after becoming too sick to continue normal work.
“We have felt humiliated, ignored and manipulated"
Drax biomass led to disabling health conditions, say unions and workers - Land and Climate Review
The UK's largest power plant is facing worker lawsuits after the national health and safety regulator dropped criminal charges over biomass dust in 2023, a Land and Climate Investigation can reveal.
www.landclimate.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“We would just sit around reading books and magazines…the workshop became known as the leper colony.”
Other workers told us how they were confined to isolated rooms at Drax for over 18 months, after becoming too sick to continue normal work.
“We have felt humiliated, ignored and manipulated"
Other workers told us how they were confined to isolated rooms at Drax for over 18 months, after becoming too sick to continue normal work.
“We have felt humiliated, ignored and manipulated"
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"I was in my 40s, but my lung age was 60, then 65, then 68.”
One former Drax worker interviewed is Martyn Sweet, who was hospitalised twice following asthma attacks at the UK's largest power station. He said he was not warned about health impacts before biomass was first used on site.
One former Drax worker interviewed is Martyn Sweet, who was hospitalised twice following asthma attacks at the UK's largest power station. He said he was not warned about health impacts before biomass was first used on site.
October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"I was in my 40s, but my lung age was 60, then 65, then 68.”
One former Drax worker interviewed is Martyn Sweet, who was hospitalised twice following asthma attacks at the UK's largest power station. He said he was not warned about health impacts before biomass was first used on site.
One former Drax worker interviewed is Martyn Sweet, who was hospitalised twice following asthma attacks at the UK's largest power station. He said he was not warned about health impacts before biomass was first used on site.