James Bullock
@jmbecologist.bsky.social
Applied ecologist working on the ecological emergency
Studying ecosystem restoration, rewilding, dispersal, spatial ecology, ecosystem services, agro-ecology, global change. Views are my own & personal/unofficial
Studying ecosystem restoration, rewilding, dispersal, spatial ecology, ecosystem services, agro-ecology, global change. Views are my own & personal/unofficial
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Let's stop pretending that the billionaire media, endlessly attacking the BBC, has the slightest interest in balance, impartiality and accuracy. They won't be happy until the BBC is more rightwing than Vlad the Impaler. And then it still won't be enough.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Let's stop pretending that the billionaire media, endlessly attacking the BBC, has the slightest interest in balance, impartiality and accuracy. They won't be happy until the BBC is more rightwing than Vlad the Impaler. And then it still won't be enough.
The popularity of Kingdom on the BBC
makes me wonder if the British would accept that large predators are key components of our ecosystems
or is the opinion that they are simply nice to watch - in another part of the world
makes me wonder if the British would accept that large predators are key components of our ecosystems
or is the opinion that they are simply nice to watch - in another part of the world
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The popularity of Kingdom on the BBC
makes me wonder if the British would accept that large predators are key components of our ecosystems
or is the opinion that they are simply nice to watch - in another part of the world
makes me wonder if the British would accept that large predators are key components of our ecosystems
or is the opinion that they are simply nice to watch - in another part of the world
The NERC review process makes its ‘no resubmissions’ policy particularly egregious
If a grant scores low, it is rejected with no opportunity to address reviews
We’ve just had that; the reviews would have been easy to address
As a result, we can’t submit a revised version to any research council 😢
If a grant scores low, it is rejected with no opportunity to address reviews
We’ve just had that; the reviews would have been easy to address
As a result, we can’t submit a revised version to any research council 😢
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The NERC review process makes its ‘no resubmissions’ policy particularly egregious
If a grant scores low, it is rejected with no opportunity to address reviews
We’ve just had that; the reviews would have been easy to address
As a result, we can’t submit a revised version to any research council 😢
If a grant scores low, it is rejected with no opportunity to address reviews
We’ve just had that; the reviews would have been easy to address
As a result, we can’t submit a revised version to any research council 😢
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
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Marcus wins appeal!!
🚨 BREAKING: MARCUS WINS DEPORTATION APPEAL
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Marcus wins appeal!!
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🚨 BREAKING: MARCUS WINS DEPORTATION APPEAL
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🚨 BREAKING: MARCUS WINS DEPORTATION APPEAL
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
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After journeying for weeks from a glacier in the Andes to Brazil’s tropical coast, a boat carrying dozens of Indigenous leaders docked in Belem to attend the COP30 climate summit.
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
After journeying for weeks from a glacier in the Andes to Brazil’s tropical coast, a boat carrying dozens of Indigenous leaders docked in Belem to attend the COP30 climate summit.
The Collins Word of the Year 2025 is ‘confected outrage’
Title of the first chapter in the right wing playbook
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Title of the first chapter in the right wing playbook
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of ‘serious and systemic’ bias in coverage
Davie says departure is ‘my own decision’, while head of news also quits. Insiders say it ‘feels like a coup’ by broadcaster’s enemies
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The Collins Word of the Year 2025 is ‘confected outrage’
Title of the first chapter in the right wing playbook
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Title of the first chapter in the right wing playbook
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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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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If you engage with the public about the climate & biodiversity crises
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
If you engage with the public about the climate & biodiversity crises
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
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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 🇬🇧
If you engage with the public about the climate & biodiversity crises
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
If you engage with the public about the climate & biodiversity crises
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
It becomes clear that much of the denial is not because people do not believe these things are happening
But because they don’t want to face the terrifying truth
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Is YOUR bank using YOUR money to fund climate chaos, genocide, nuclear arms? Check bankbetter.uk/about/bank-f...
Is so easy to change to an ethical bank.
#FossilBanksNoThanks #DivestFromFossilFuels
Is so easy to change to an ethical bank.
#FossilBanksNoThanks #DivestFromFossilFuels
Bank Finance – Bank Better
bankbetter.uk
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Is YOUR bank using YOUR money to fund climate chaos, genocide, nuclear arms? Check bankbetter.uk/about/bank-f...
Is so easy to change to an ethical bank.
#FossilBanksNoThanks #DivestFromFossilFuels
Is so easy to change to an ethical bank.
#FossilBanksNoThanks #DivestFromFossilFuels
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Today in Wimborne our Panto Bad Banker tried to persuade people to help him fund climate chaos, genocide & nuclear arms.
But we showed people how to bank better & to ensure their money is used ethically.
/contd
But we showed people how to bank better & to ensure their money is used ethically.
/contd
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Today in Wimborne our Panto Bad Banker tried to persuade people to help him fund climate chaos, genocide & nuclear arms.
But we showed people how to bank better & to ensure their money is used ethically.
/contd
But we showed people how to bank better & to ensure their money is used ethically.
/contd
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While governments consider proposals to protect forests, UK banks continue to fund their destruction.
UK banks have provided over £1 billion to "forest-risk" companies since the COP26 agreement to end deforestation.
#Deforestation
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK banks have provided over £1 billion to "forest-risk" companies since the COP26 agreement to end deforestation.
#Deforestation
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How could Tropical Forest Forever fund proposed at Cop30 tackle deforestation?
Scheme aims to raise $125bn to invest in bonds, with returns used to reward tropical countries for conservation
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
While governments consider proposals to protect forests, UK banks continue to fund their destruction.
UK banks have provided over £1 billion to "forest-risk" companies since the COP26 agreement to end deforestation.
#Deforestation
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK banks have provided over £1 billion to "forest-risk" companies since the COP26 agreement to end deforestation.
#Deforestation
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Scientific breakthroughs are rarely unique; someone else would’ve made them soon enough. But when prominent scientists cause harm, that harm isn’t inevitable; the world might simply have been better had the harm not been inflicted.
liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...
liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...
James Watson in his own words
“Some anti-Semitism is justified” “Whenever you interview fat people, you feel bad, because you know you’re not going to hire them” “Japan should be bombed for d…
liorpachter.wordpress.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Scientific breakthroughs are rarely unique; someone else would’ve made them soon enough. But when prominent scientists cause harm, that harm isn’t inevitable; the world might simply have been better had the harm not been inflicted.
liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...
liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...
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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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In 2021, the Gov warned we “could lose control of our climate for good” beyond 1.5°C.
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In 2021, the Gov warned we “could lose control of our climate for good” beyond 1.5°C.
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org
There are still many who confuse rewilding with the special case of trophic rewilding
Rewilding is not just about (re)introducing large animals & the assumption of top-down control of ecosystems
Rewilding is not just about (re)introducing large animals & the assumption of top-down control of ecosystems
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
There are still many who confuse rewilding with the special case of trophic rewilding
Rewilding is not just about (re)introducing large animals & the assumption of top-down control of ecosystems
Rewilding is not just about (re)introducing large animals & the assumption of top-down control of ecosystems
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“Too many corporations are making record profits from climate devastation, with billions spent on lobbying, deceiving the public and obstructing progress.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“Too many corporations are making record profits from climate devastation, with billions spent on lobbying, deceiving the public and obstructing progress.”
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Did you know? 🤔 UK Government pours billions into subsidies for fossil fuels - £17.5 billion every year, money that could be invested in renewables and boosting the green economy.
How outraged are you?
#COP30
#StopFossilSubsidies
#EndFossilFuelSubsidies
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How outraged are you?
#COP30
#StopFossilSubsidies
#EndFossilFuelSubsidies
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Missing 1.5C climate target is a moral failure, UN chief tells Cop30 summit
UN secretary general António Guterres urges opening session in Brazil to bring about a ‘fundamental paradigm shift’
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Did you know? 🤔 UK Government pours billions into subsidies for fossil fuels - £17.5 billion every year, money that could be invested in renewables and boosting the green economy.
How outraged are you?
#COP30
#StopFossilSubsidies
#EndFossilFuelSubsidies
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How outraged are you?
#COP30
#StopFossilSubsidies
#EndFossilFuelSubsidies
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Banks are bankrolling climate chaos, genocide, nuclear arms - using *YOUR* cash and savings. Time to call it out. Time to move your money.
Check your bank: bankbetter.uk/about/bank-f...
See you tomorrow in Wimborne: eepurl.com/jrkXlU
#FossilBanksNoThanks #greenwashing #DivestFromFossilFuels
Check your bank: bankbetter.uk/about/bank-f...
See you tomorrow in Wimborne: eepurl.com/jrkXlU
#FossilBanksNoThanks #greenwashing #DivestFromFossilFuels
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Banks are bankrolling climate chaos, genocide, nuclear arms - using *YOUR* cash and savings. Time to call it out. Time to move your money.
Check your bank: bankbetter.uk/about/bank-f...
See you tomorrow in Wimborne: eepurl.com/jrkXlU
#FossilBanksNoThanks #greenwashing #DivestFromFossilFuels
Check your bank: bankbetter.uk/about/bank-f...
See you tomorrow in Wimborne: eepurl.com/jrkXlU
#FossilBanksNoThanks #greenwashing #DivestFromFossilFuels
I remember the bonfire nights of my youth - absolutely freezing
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
UK weather: after warmest ever Bonfire Night when with UK temperatures drop?
After the UK's warmest ever Bonfire Night, Helen Willetts looks at how long the mild November weather will last.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I remember the bonfire nights of my youth - absolutely freezing
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
Having finished watching Celebrity Traitors, I’m reminded again of the parallels with academia
Where certain people you thought were your colleagues
End up screwing you over
Where certain people you thought were your colleagues
End up screwing you over
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Having finished watching Celebrity Traitors, I’m reminded again of the parallels with academia
Where certain people you thought were your colleagues
End up screwing you over
Where certain people you thought were your colleagues
End up screwing you over