Rupert Read
@rupertread.bsky.social
Co-Director of the Climate Majority Project | Emeritus Prof of Philosophy | Author, WHY CLIMATE BREAKDOWN MATTERS and TRANSFORMATIVE ADAPTATION | Home-grown dissident | Free thinker | Earthling.
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Why We Need to Talk About Adaptation
Introduction: the story so far I’m delighted to be writing today as the co-author of a new report called ‘We need to talk about adaptation’. This report is co-produced by the Climate Majority Project…
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"As this report shows, #climate adaptation is a story unfolding in real time, in communities facing floods, farmers navigating droughts, and cities redesigning for heat resilience."
@carolinelucas.bsky.social has written the foreword of our new report.
www.desmog.com/2025/10/28/w...
@carolinelucas.bsky.social has written the foreword of our new report.
www.desmog.com/2025/10/28/w...
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Every single day, the BBC’s coverage of Palestine is systematically racist - against Palestinians. Every day, at present, what is happening to the bodies of a few dead Israelis is considered newsworthy while the actual ongoing killing (and torture, and ethnic cleansing) of many Palestinians is not.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Every single day, the BBC’s coverage of Palestine is systematically racist - against Palestinians. Every day, at present, what is happening to the bodies of a few dead Israelis is considered newsworthy while the actual ongoing killing (and torture, and ethnic cleansing) of many Palestinians is not.
In a special @newscientist #COP30 podcast episode, I join @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org of @carbonbrief.org to assess progress since Paris and whether COP is fit for purpose.
It is clear we need adaptation NOW!
Listen here:
www.newscientist.com/podcasts/
#cop30 #adaptation #safer #climatechange
It is clear we need adaptation NOW!
Listen here:
www.newscientist.com/podcasts/
#cop30 #adaptation #safer #climatechange
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In a special @newscientist #COP30 podcast episode, I join @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org of @carbonbrief.org to assess progress since Paris and whether COP is fit for purpose.
It is clear we need adaptation NOW!
Listen here:
www.newscientist.com/podcasts/
#cop30 #adaptation #safer #climatechange
It is clear we need adaptation NOW!
Listen here:
www.newscientist.com/podcasts/
#cop30 #adaptation #safer #climatechange
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We need your help to get the Government to respond to our petition calling for a National Resilience Plan to protect communities from climate change impacts. Sign now (and share with your family, friends and colleagues).
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that…
petition.parliament.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
We need your help to get the Government to respond to our petition calling for a National Resilience Plan to protect communities from climate change impacts. Sign now (and share with your family, friends and colleagues).
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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#COP30 starts TODAY. Here's New Scientist's preview of the meeting, with @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and
@rupertread.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
@rupertread.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
The World's Climate Future Hinges On This Meeting
YouTube video by New Scientist
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
#COP30 starts TODAY. Here's New Scientist's preview of the meeting, with @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and
@rupertread.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
@rupertread.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
Every single day, the BBC’s coverage of Palestine is systematically racist - against Palestinians. Every day, at present, what is happening to the bodies of a few dead Israelis is considered newsworthy while the actual ongoing killing (and torture, and ethnic cleansing) of many Palestinians is not.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Every single day, the BBC’s coverage of Palestine is systematically racist - against Palestinians. Every day, at present, what is happening to the bodies of a few dead Israelis is considered newsworthy while the actual ongoing killing (and torture, and ethnic cleansing) of many Palestinians is not.
We need your help to get the Government to respond to our petition calling for a National Resilience Plan to protect communities from climate change impacts. Sign now (and share with your family, friends and colleagues).
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that…
petition.parliament.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
We need your help to get the Government to respond to our petition calling for a National Resilience Plan to protect communities from climate change impacts. Sign now (and share with your family, friends and colleagues).
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Fires & Fascism showing at:
Norwich, Cinema City
Wed 19 Nov, 6pm
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
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Norwich, Cinema City
Wed 19 Nov, 6pm
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Green Screen: Fires and Fascism + Director Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets
Green Screen Presents... Fires & Fascism followed by Q&A with Director Dr Pete Knapp
Norwich - Wednesday 19th Nov
Brighton - Tuesday 9th Dec
Fires and Fascism shows the cau...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Fires & Fascism showing at:
Norwich, Cinema City
Wed 19 Nov, 6pm
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
@rupertread.bsky.social
@helenb92.bsky.social
@norwichgreenparty.bsky.social
@norfolknats.bsky.social
@noellonghurst.bsky.social
@norwichfoe.bsky.social
@timosbornclim.bsky.social
Norwich, Cinema City
Wed 19 Nov, 6pm
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
@rupertread.bsky.social
@helenb92.bsky.social
@norwichgreenparty.bsky.social
@norfolknats.bsky.social
@noellonghurst.bsky.social
@norwichfoe.bsky.social
@timosbornclim.bsky.social
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On the podcast today we have @rupertread.bsky.social saying not only that the COPs are not fit for purpose (because of these lobbyists) but were *designed* to fail.
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
November 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
On the podcast today we have @rupertread.bsky.social saying not only that the COPs are not fit for purpose (because of these lobbyists) but were *designed* to fail.
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
I'll be giving the keynote speech at this year's @greenchristian.org.uk conference on November 15th in #Peterborough. I'll be talking about adaptation and our #SAFER campaign. Reserve a spot via the link. All welcome.
greenchristian.org.uk/2025-annual-...
greenchristian.org.uk/2025-annual-...
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I'll be giving the keynote speech at this year's @greenchristian.org.uk conference on November 15th in #Peterborough. I'll be talking about adaptation and our #SAFER campaign. Reserve a spot via the link. All welcome.
greenchristian.org.uk/2025-annual-...
greenchristian.org.uk/2025-annual-...
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On THE WORLD, THE UNIVERSE AND US this week, we preview #COP30.
With @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and @rupertread.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
With @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and @rupertread.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
The World's Climate Future Hinges On This Meeting
YouTube video by New Scientist
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
On THE WORLD, THE UNIVERSE AND US this week, we preview #COP30.
With @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and @rupertread.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
With @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and @rupertread.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m_Q...
There should be no more Cop climate summits – Rupert Read
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November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The world, the universe and us is LIVE 🚨
It's a #COP30 special with @rowhoop.bsky.social, @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @rupertread.bsky.social & @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
They discuss the upcoming climate conference in Brazil - possibly the most crucial one yet
podfollow.com/the-world-th...
It's a #COP30 special with @rowhoop.bsky.social, @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @rupertread.bsky.social & @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
They discuss the upcoming climate conference in Brazil - possibly the most crucial one yet
podfollow.com/the-world-th...
The world, the universe and us
From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly ...
podfollow.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The world, the universe and us is LIVE 🚨
It's a #COP30 special with @rowhoop.bsky.social, @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @rupertread.bsky.social & @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
They discuss the upcoming climate conference in Brazil - possibly the most crucial one yet
podfollow.com/the-world-th...
It's a #COP30 special with @rowhoop.bsky.social, @pennysarchet.bsky.social, @rupertread.bsky.social & @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
They discuss the upcoming climate conference in Brazil - possibly the most crucial one yet
podfollow.com/the-world-th...
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Have we failed? Are the COPs going to save us? We preview #COP30 with @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and @rupertread.bsky.social. Co-host @pennysarchet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
COP30: The world's climate future hinges on this meeting
Spotify video
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November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Have we failed? Are the COPs going to save us? We preview #COP30 with @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and @rupertread.bsky.social. Co-host @pennysarchet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
open.spotify.com/episode/6CEi...
This is encouraging… this is the kind of ‘tech’ we need!!
Pass it on..
Pass it on..
NEW: I wrote about the exciting world of flame retardants!
Seriously - this stuff is fascinating. I visited a firm here in Belfast treating wood with a mysterious "natural" mixture that can hold back fire.
With rising wildfires, such tech is increasingly sought-after.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Seriously - this stuff is fascinating. I visited a firm here in Belfast treating wood with a mysterious "natural" mixture that can hold back fire.
With rising wildfires, such tech is increasingly sought-after.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This is encouraging… this is the kind of ‘tech’ we need!!
Pass it on..
Pass it on..
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
I sat down with #RSPB CEO, Beccy Speight recently, to discuss the increasing role of adaptation. See my new blog post for why our conversation gave me hope.
rupertread.net/blog/2025/cm...
rupertread.net/blog/2025/cm...
The CMP’s new report – and a conversation that gave me hope – Rupert Read
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November 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I sat down with #RSPB CEO, Beccy Speight recently, to discuss the increasing role of adaptation. See my new blog post for why our conversation gave me hope.
rupertread.net/blog/2025/cm...
rupertread.net/blog/2025/cm...
"For too long, climate adaptation - how we live with impacts and redesign systems for resilience - was sidelined and misunderstood."
That's changing. Have you read our new report? 'Why We Need to Talk About Adaptation'. Download your free copy now.
climatemajorityproject.com/safer-2/
That's changing. Have you read our new report? 'Why We Need to Talk About Adaptation'. Download your free copy now.
climatemajorityproject.com/safer-2/
SAFER - Strategic Adaptation for Emergency Resilience by Climate Majority Project
We need a serious plan to respond to local needs – protecting our homes, communities, businesses and vital public services against damage and disruption. SAFER is a campaign for climate adaptation....
climatemajorityproject.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
"For too long, climate adaptation - how we live with impacts and redesign systems for resilience - was sidelined and misunderstood."
That's changing. Have you read our new report? 'Why We Need to Talk About Adaptation'. Download your free copy now.
climatemajorityproject.com/safer-2/
That's changing. Have you read our new report? 'Why We Need to Talk About Adaptation'. Download your free copy now.
climatemajorityproject.com/safer-2/
What can low/middle income/wealth households do?: #votegreen, that’s what!
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to relaunch exclusive ‘advisory board’ for high-value donors.
Donors will have direct access to senior ministers, shape public policy.
What can the low/middle income households do?
Receipt/Payment of political donations must be criminalized.
Donors will have direct access to senior ministers, shape public policy.
What can the low/middle income households do?
Receipt/Payment of political donations must be criminalized.
Kemi Badenoch to relaunch exclusive ‘advisory board’ for high-value donors
Exclusive: Tory leader has plans to reinstate group that provided top donors with direct access to senior ministers
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
What can low/middle income/wealth households do?: #votegreen, that’s what!
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I have watched the Traitors and found it uncomfortable viewing - less so with the celebrity version because they don’t need the money & already have media careers. This article describes the problems of the format very well…
November 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I have watched the Traitors and found it uncomfortable viewing - less so with the celebrity version because they don’t need the money & already have media careers. This article describes the problems of the format very well…
I'll be joining the panel for a Q&A following a screening of the important new film, Fires and Fascism, by Pete Knapp at Cinema City in Norwich on Nov 19th. Book your tickets now.
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
Green Screen: Fires and Fascism + Director Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets
Green Screen Presents... Fires & Fascism followed by Q&A with Director Dr Pete Knapp Norwich - Wednesday 19th Nov Brighton - Tuesday 9th Dec Fires and Fascism shows the causes of wildfires in…
www.picturehouses.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I'll be joining the panel for a Q&A following a screening of the important new film, Fires and Fascism, by Pete Knapp at Cinema City in Norwich on Nov 19th. Book your tickets now.
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
In advance of tonight…
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rupertread.net/writings/202...
Why I will never again watch The Traitors – Rupert Read
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In advance of tonight…
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rupertread.net/writings/202...
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🚨🚨 #Starmer government has just made one more step in throwing away any climate credentials it had - it has just awarded #Drax a further four years subsidies as the UK's biggest carbon emitter
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Drax has signed a low-carbon contract for difference with the UK government covering its four biomass units, finalizing an agreement that analysts had expected to be delayed until next year
UK’s Drax Finalizes Deal For Government Biomass Subsidies
Drax Group Plc has signed a low-carbon contract for difference with the UK government covering its four biomass units, finalizing an agreement that analysts had expected to be delayed until next year.
bloom.bg
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🚨🚨 #Starmer government has just made one more step in throwing away any climate credentials it had - it has just awarded #Drax a further four years subsidies as the UK's biggest carbon emitter
@dalevince.com
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
@rupertread.bsky.social
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"We’re not ready for more extreme heat, heavier rainfall, and the strain that puts on homes, hospitals, and farms."
We need to talk about adaptation. Read my latest newspaper column for more on why 👇
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
We need to talk about adaptation. Read my latest newspaper column for more on why 👇
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
We need to talk about climate adaptation
We need to talk about climate adaptation.
www.edp24.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"We’re not ready for more extreme heat, heavier rainfall, and the strain that puts on homes, hospitals, and farms."
We need to talk about adaptation. Read my latest newspaper column for more on why 👇
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
We need to talk about adaptation. Read my latest newspaper column for more on why 👇
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
"From King’s Lynn to Lowestoft, we have started to see how vulnerable we can be to flooding (and heat). And remember, this is just the beginning."
Check out my latest newspaper column on why we need to talk about adaptation.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
Check out my latest newspaper column on why we need to talk about adaptation.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
We need to talk about climate adaptation
We need to talk about climate adaptation.
www.edp24.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"From King’s Lynn to Lowestoft, we have started to see how vulnerable we can be to flooding (and heat). And remember, this is just the beginning."
Check out my latest newspaper column on why we need to talk about adaptation.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
Check out my latest newspaper column on why we need to talk about adaptation.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2559142...
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What the climate crisis brings into acute focus is the collective realization that the trajectory of modernization—premised on infinite economic growth—leads to vast destruction.
Understanding this isn't doomerism. It's liberation from the chains imposed by "modernity" on the human imagination.
Understanding this isn't doomerism. It's liberation from the chains imposed by "modernity" on the human imagination.
The 20th-century economist Robert Solow created the theory of infinite economic growth by substituting "technological innovation" for the productivity of land in his model, thereby decoupling the economy from any limits imposed by land or ecosystems.
The world took his theory as gospel.
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The world took his theory as gospel.
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Climate intervention may not be enough to save coffee, chocolate and wine, new study finds
November 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What the climate crisis brings into acute focus is the collective realization that the trajectory of modernization—premised on infinite economic growth—leads to vast destruction.
Understanding this isn't doomerism. It's liberation from the chains imposed by "modernity" on the human imagination.
Understanding this isn't doomerism. It's liberation from the chains imposed by "modernity" on the human imagination.