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
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I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing on the climate & nature crisis, which brings the latest science from leading experts straight to the people in power. I’d like to see one in every country, & the organizers are open to sharing the model. More info: www.nebriefing.org
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?
www.nebriefing.org
September 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing on the climate & nature crisis, which brings the latest science from leading experts straight to the people in power. I’d like to see one in every country, & the organizers are open to sharing the model. More info: www.nebriefing.org
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I’ve emailed my MP to urge them to attend the National Emergency Briefing
The climate & nature crises should be at the top of all MP’s priorities
All MPs need to attend
All MPs need to work together to combat these joint emergencies
The climate & nature crises should be at the top of all MP’s priorities
All MPs need to attend
All MPs need to work together to combat these joint emergencies
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...
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I’ve emailed my MP to urge them to attend the National Emergency Briefing
The climate & nature crises should be at the top of all MP’s priorities
All MPs need to attend
All MPs need to work together to combat these joint emergencies
The climate & nature crises should be at the top of all MP’s priorities
All MPs need to attend
All MPs need to work together to combat these joint emergencies
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Still not heard from my Gedling MP about whether he is attending the Nat Emergency Briefing @michaelpaynemp.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Still not heard from my Gedling MP about whether he is attending the Nat Emergency Briefing @michaelpaynemp.bsky.social
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There are over 1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ gas & oil lobbyists at COP30 👇
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
There are over 1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ gas & oil lobbyists at COP30 👇
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
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Our thoughts are with all those affected by severe flooding in Wales today.
Britain is not prepared for worsening impacts of climate change.
Has your MP confirmed yet for the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th Nov?
www.nebriefing.org
#neb2025 #timetostepup
Britain is not prepared for worsening impacts of climate change.
Has your MP confirmed yet for the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th Nov?
www.nebriefing.org
#neb2025 #timetostepup
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Our thoughts are with all those affected by severe flooding in Wales today.
Britain is not prepared for worsening impacts of climate change.
Has your MP confirmed yet for the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th Nov?
www.nebriefing.org
#neb2025 #timetostepup
Britain is not prepared for worsening impacts of climate change.
Has your MP confirmed yet for the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th Nov?
www.nebriefing.org
#neb2025 #timetostepup
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@lukecharters.bsky.social you’re my York Outer MP. Many Labour supporters that I know very concerned about the impact of climate change and environmental degradation - we see the impact here in York.
We need to be prepared. Please go to this briefing.
We need to be prepared. Please go to this briefing.
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@lukecharters.bsky.social you’re my York Outer MP. Many Labour supporters that I know very concerned about the impact of climate change and environmental degradation - we see the impact here in York.
We need to be prepared. Please go to this briefing.
We need to be prepared. Please go to this briefing.
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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 🇬🇧
Arguably the most important 100 minute briefing our MPs will have ever attended👇
Hundreds of Parliamentarians expected.
Is your MP coming?
Check with your postcode: www.nebriefing.org
We can rise to the challenge, but need the courage to face it.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp @nebriefing.bsky.social
Hundreds of Parliamentarians expected.
Is your MP coming?
Check with your postcode: www.nebriefing.org
We can rise to the challenge, but need the courage to face it.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp @nebriefing.bsky.social
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 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Arguably the most important 100 minute briefing our MPs will have ever attended👇
Hundreds of Parliamentarians expected.
Is your MP coming?
Check with your postcode: www.nebriefing.org
We can rise to the challenge, but need the courage to face it.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp @nebriefing.bsky.social
Hundreds of Parliamentarians expected.
Is your MP coming?
Check with your postcode: www.nebriefing.org
We can rise to the challenge, but need the courage to face it.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp @nebriefing.bsky.social
There are over 1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ gas & oil lobbyists at COP30 👇
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
There are over 1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ gas & oil lobbyists at COP30 👇
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
What a shocking failure. Would you allow tobacco lobbyists into a world health conference?
There will be 0️⃣ lobbyists at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis on 27th November.
Is your MP attending? www.nebriefing.org
UK has highest proportion of dirty 'blue' hydrogen in its so-called 'low carbon' mix, according to a new study in Nature.
Prof @kevinclimate.bsky.social and I explain in this Guardian article why blue hydrogen, made from natural gas, is terrible for the climate.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Prof @kevinclimate.bsky.social and I explain in this Guardian article why blue hydrogen, made from natural gas, is terrible for the climate.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
UK has highest proportion of dirty 'blue' hydrogen in its so-called 'low carbon' mix, according to a new study in Nature.
Prof @kevinclimate.bsky.social and I explain in this Guardian article why blue hydrogen, made from natural gas, is terrible for the climate.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Prof @kevinclimate.bsky.social and I explain in this Guardian article why blue hydrogen, made from natural gas, is terrible for the climate.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Fossil fuel funded politicians have succeeded in making the debate about whether or not to stick to our climate targets.
But when facing catastrophic tipping points like #AMOC collapse👇 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.
We urgently need to increase our ambition. The public need to be informed. #NEB
But when facing catastrophic tipping points like #AMOC collapse👇 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.
We urgently need to increase our ambition. The public need to be informed. #NEB
Today the 2025 State of the Cryosphere report was published by over 50 leading cryosphere scientists.
An urgent warning about the global consequences of the meltdown of ice, including the risk of shutdown of the Atlantic Ocean current system #AMOC. 🌊
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
An urgent warning about the global consequences of the meltdown of ice, including the risk of shutdown of the Atlantic Ocean current system #AMOC. 🌊
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Storms like Claudia will keep getting worse and happen more often until we stop burning fossil fuels.
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Storms like Claudia will keep getting worse and happen more often until we stop burning fossil fuels.
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
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Has your MP confirmed their attendance yet at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis?
Please use our postcode checker:
www.nebriefing.org
If not, could you send them a quick email? Takes just a few minutes👇
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Please use our postcode checker:
www.nebriefing.org
If not, could you send them a quick email? Takes just a few minutes👇
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Has your MP confirmed their attendance yet at the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis?
Please use our postcode checker:
www.nebriefing.org
If not, could you send them a quick email? Takes just a few minutes👇
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Please use our postcode checker:
www.nebriefing.org
If not, could you send them a quick email? Takes just a few minutes👇
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
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"[AMOC collapse] is a direct threat to national resilience and security" the Icelandic Climate Minister said
"It's the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been brought to the National Security Council as a potential existential threat"
Significant
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
"It's the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been brought to the National Security Council as a potential existential threat"
Significant
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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"[AMOC collapse] is a direct threat to national resilience and security" the Icelandic Climate Minister said
"It's the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been brought to the National Security Council as a potential existential threat"
Significant
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
"It's the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been brought to the National Security Council as a potential existential threat"
Significant
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"[AMOC collapse] is a direct threat to national resilience and security" the Icelandic Climate Minister said
"It's the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been brought to the National Security Council as a potential existential threat"
Significant
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
"It's the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been brought to the National Security Council as a potential existential threat"
Significant
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Tobacco lobbyists are banned from WHO meetings, why not oil and gas polluters from #ClimateCOP?
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How thousands of fossil fuel lobbyists got access to UN climate talks – and then kept drilling
Exclusive: Research shows oil, gas and coal firms’ unprecedented access to Cop26-29, blocking urgent climate action
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Tobacco lobbyists are banned from WHO meetings, why not oil and gas polluters from #ClimateCOP?
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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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...
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"The businesses expect climate inaction to cost 15% of their annualized revenue on average – a fact that the vast majority are not disclosing to key stakeholders."
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 9:02 AM
"The businesses expect climate inaction to cost 15% of their annualized revenue on average – a fact that the vast majority are not disclosing to key stakeholders."
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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
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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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