Dr Neil Jennings
neiljennings.bsky.social
Dr Neil Jennings
@neiljennings.bsky.social
Partnership Development Manager, Grantham Institute, Imperial College London. Associate Editor, Global Environmental Change. Geographer. Views my own
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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 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Latest #Climate data shows a podium finish for 2025

We are in the decade where the 1.5°C limit is likely to be exceeded, highlighting the accelerating pace of climate change

Average global temperature for 2023–2025 is likely to exceed 1.5°C, the first three-year average to do so 🌡️🌏🧪⚒️
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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The age of warnings is over.
The climate and nature crisis is already here, threatening our food, health and national security.
On 27 Nov, top UK experts deliver the official briefing our leaders urgently need. Make sure your MP attends❗️

#TimeToStepUp
www.nebriefing.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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What if we could transform the world to be fairer and more sustainable?🌍

Case studies show that significant environmental and social benefits #ForNature and people are possible within a decade. A growing movement is calling for equitable & inclusive change.
IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Flea and tick medication, antibiotics & illicit drugs found in UK freshwater study by Imperial & @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social.

The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵

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Flea meds, antibiotics & drugs found in UK freshwater in citizen science study | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Insecticides, antibiotics and illicit drugs that threaten aquatic life are present throughout UK waterways, research by Imperial and Earthwatch finds.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Loving this ‘Football on prescription’ initiative from Forest Green Rovers - helping to tackle loneliness and depression without the need for medication: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Forest Green Rovers: Can match tickets help with mental health?
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage opens up about his mental health, as his club get involved in a scheme to help treat symptoms of depression.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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At our launch event we presented our new report in collaboration with the @ic-cep.bsky.social, which investigates how the health benefits of climate action are currently considered by decision-makers 🧵

📺https://ow.ly/yxNH50XfqBz
Webinar: Delivering for Climate & Health: insights from UK decision-makers
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October 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Through interviews with UK decision-makers from local to national government our new report, presented at our launch event, investigates how the health benefits of climate action are currently considered by decision-makers 🧵

Read the report: buff.ly/Z2UN2Tu

Watch the webinar: buff.ly/eLIm7Sz
Webinar: Delivering for Climate & Health: insights from UK decision-makers
Action to tackle climate change can provide a range of benefits to public health including through reducing exposure to air pollution, improving the quality of homes and promoting physical activity.…
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October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Sadly predictable but disgraceful behaviour from the US and Saudi governments in particular: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Event: Delivering for climate & health: insights from UK decision-makers

Join us and @ic-cep.bsky.social to explore how the health benefits of climate action are thought about by decision-makers in government.

📍Online
⏰12.00-13.00
📅16 October

Sign-up today: ow.ly/Ll4W50X04V4
October 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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⚠️Government policy is overlooking the costs of climate inaction on mental health and wellbeing, argues Mikael Mikaelsson, @neiljennings.bsky.social and Emma Lawrance in a new article on the cascading risks of the climate crisis on #WorldMentalHealthDay 🧵

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October 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Wind, solar, hydro, and bioenergy together accounted for 54.5% of all the UK’s generation for April, May and June 👏 www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
Renewables generate record share of electricity generation, figures show
The record was partly driven by a record high share in solar generation as the UK saw its sunniest spring on record.
www.independent.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Event: Delivering for climate & health: insights from UK decision-makers

Join us and @ic-cep.bsky.social to explore how the health benefits of climate action are thought about by decision-makers in government 🧵

📍Online
⏰12.00-13.00
📅16 October

Sign-up today: ow.ly/Ll4W50X04V4
Delivering for Climate & Health: insights from UK decision-makers
Climate action can deliver co-benefits for public health. This webinar will explore how can we strengthen the consideration of health in climate-related decision-making.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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How digital tools developed during COVID-19 can help to alleviate pressure on our healthcare systems during heatwaves?
With contributions from Dr @emlawrance.bsky.social and Dr @neiljennings.bsky.social.
Read the paper here➡️https://ow.ly/HtGg50WYSX3
#ClimateChange #MentalHealth #Heatwaves
September 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Positive news - shows what can happen when countries come together to solve a problem and when key businesses get on board and don't spend vast amounts of £ on misinformation, denial and delay tactics... www.france24.com/en/environme...
The Bright Side: Earth's ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says
The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to fully recover by mid-century, according to a report from the UN's World Meteorological Organization released Tuesday. The bulletin hailed the success…
www.france24.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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🔥Drawing insights from the digital health surge, a new paper by Maria Daniel Loureiro, @neiljennings.bsky.social, @emlawrance.bsky.social, Daniela Ferreira-Santos & Ana Luísa Neves identifies response gaps & suggest strategies to strengthen heat-health action plans in Europe.

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Cool Solutions in Hot Times: The Case for Digital Health in Heatwave Action Plans
This viewpoint highlights the critical need for proactive and strategic integration of digital health tools into heat-health action plans (HHAPs) across Europe. Drawing insights from the digital healt...
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September 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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🌡️Following a scorching summer, where millions of homes across were at risk of overheating, squeezed households now face rising energy prices this October as temperatures drop 🧵
September 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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there’s a tweet for every occasion
September 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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In the midst of a sweltering summer, our research published last year shows people are highly concerned about climate change and support policies that address both climate and health.

✅ The UK public are highly supportive of the government target to reach NetZero by 2050 🧵
August 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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NEW – Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims | @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @leohickman.carbonbrief.org @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org

Read here: buff.ly/AvcB7Aw
August 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Seen on the back of a Tesla this morning!
August 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Just over two weeks to go of our match-funded crowd funder!

Help us to raise £10,000 to support councils & show campaigners how to use the #CouncilClimateScorecards to reduce carbon emissions locally.

Go to this link to donate and share!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/council-cl...
July 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM