Dr Viola Ross-Smith
@violars.bsky.social
Not yet sure if I want to do this all over again...
#seabirds #scicomm #nonaturenofuture
#seabirds #scicomm #nonaturenofuture
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Yesterday, Southern Water admitted to losing millions of plastic beads after initially denying it.
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Yesterday, Southern Water admitted to losing millions of plastic beads after initially denying it.
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
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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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“I urge all policymakers to attend.” Prof Michael Mann👇
Please enter your postcode here www.nebriefing.org to check if your MP has confirmed for the National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov, and email them if not.
Understanding the threats & solutions is the first step to protecting the public.
Please enter your postcode here www.nebriefing.org to check if your MP has confirmed for the National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov, and email them if not.
Understanding the threats & solutions is the first step to protecting the public.
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 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
“I urge all policymakers to attend.” Prof Michael Mann👇
Please enter your postcode here www.nebriefing.org to check if your MP has confirmed for the National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov, and email them if not.
Understanding the threats & solutions is the first step to protecting the public.
Please enter your postcode here www.nebriefing.org to check if your MP has confirmed for the National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov, and email them if not.
Understanding the threats & solutions is the first step to protecting the public.
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Talk online:
“This challenge needs a new approach!”
from Prof Jeff Waage
Mon 13th Oct 7pm GMT
After 40 years of work in agriculture and advising gov, Jeff joined @extinctionrebellion.uk in 2019.
Jeff will talk about his experiences and future direction.
Q&A
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“This challenge needs a new approach!”
from Prof Jeff Waage
Mon 13th Oct 7pm GMT
After 40 years of work in agriculture and advising gov, Jeff joined @extinctionrebellion.uk in 2019.
Jeff will talk about his experiences and future direction.
Q&A
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Talk online:
“This challenge needs a new approach!”
from Prof Jeff Waage
Mon 13th Oct 7pm GMT
After 40 years of work in agriculture and advising gov, Jeff joined @extinctionrebellion.uk in 2019.
Jeff will talk about his experiences and future direction.
Q&A
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“This challenge needs a new approach!”
from Prof Jeff Waage
Mon 13th Oct 7pm GMT
After 40 years of work in agriculture and advising gov, Jeff joined @extinctionrebellion.uk in 2019.
Jeff will talk about his experiences and future direction.
Q&A
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Want to know everything about bird smell?
I wrote an "Ornithological masterclass" on Avian Olfaction for BTO News @btobirds.bsky.social #ornithology
Link to the article 👉 www.researchgate.net/publication/...
I wrote an "Ornithological masterclass" on Avian Olfaction for BTO News @btobirds.bsky.social #ornithology
Link to the article 👉 www.researchgate.net/publication/...
October 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Want to know everything about bird smell?
I wrote an "Ornithological masterclass" on Avian Olfaction for BTO News @btobirds.bsky.social #ornithology
Link to the article 👉 www.researchgate.net/publication/...
I wrote an "Ornithological masterclass" on Avian Olfaction for BTO News @btobirds.bsky.social #ornithology
Link to the article 👉 www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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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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This could be a tipping point for decision makers across the UK: we're holding a National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature crisis for national leaders at Westminster Central Hall, and you can help!...🧵
September 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This could be a tipping point for decision makers across the UK: we're holding a National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature crisis for national leaders at Westminster Central Hall, and you can help!...🧵
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We need 1,679 more signatures for this to be sent to the government 👇 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
As debates rage about where the Heathrow third runway will go, help us to remind the government that we shouldn't be expanding airports at all in a climate emergency:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We need 2,000 more signatures for this to be sent to the government (deadline = 24th Sept)
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We need 2,000 more signatures for this to be sent to the government (deadline = 24th Sept)
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we…
petition.parliament.uk
September 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We need 1,679 more signatures for this to be sent to the government 👇 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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After a summer of heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, genocide, the relentless rise of Reform, you know you want to do more; to try harder to stop this madness, in whatever way you can, however small.
We are feeling like this too.
Join our monthly call:
Mon 8 Sep 7pm
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We are feeling like this too.
Join our monthly call:
Mon 8 Sep 7pm
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
After a summer of heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, genocide, the relentless rise of Reform, you know you want to do more; to try harder to stop this madness, in whatever way you can, however small.
We are feeling like this too.
Join our monthly call:
Mon 8 Sep 7pm
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We are feeling like this too.
Join our monthly call:
Mon 8 Sep 7pm
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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To celebrate 40 years of indie publishing, we asked the O'Mara family to tell us their favourite MOM book that has been published over the years 🥳
From our list, Managing Director Lesley O'Mara chose her favourite title as #ScientistsOnSurvival.
buff.ly/TMsDRce
#BookSky @scientistsforxr.earth
From our list, Managing Director Lesley O'Mara chose her favourite title as #ScientistsOnSurvival.
buff.ly/TMsDRce
#BookSky @scientistsforxr.earth
August 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
To celebrate 40 years of indie publishing, we asked the O'Mara family to tell us their favourite MOM book that has been published over the years 🥳
From our list, Managing Director Lesley O'Mara chose her favourite title as #ScientistsOnSurvival.
buff.ly/TMsDRce
#BookSky @scientistsforxr.earth
From our list, Managing Director Lesley O'Mara chose her favourite title as #ScientistsOnSurvival.
buff.ly/TMsDRce
#BookSky @scientistsforxr.earth
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Social movements play an essential role pushing for action on climate and nature, and it’s now widely recognised that support from scientists can make them more effective
But not everyone can take to the streets or risk arrest
That’s ok – there’s lots we can do in other ways
🧵1/
But not everyone can take to the streets or risk arrest
That’s ok – there’s lots we can do in other ways
🧵1/
July 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Social movements play an essential role pushing for action on climate and nature, and it’s now widely recognised that support from scientists can make them more effective
But not everyone can take to the streets or risk arrest
That’s ok – there’s lots we can do in other ways
🧵1/
But not everyone can take to the streets or risk arrest
That’s ok – there’s lots we can do in other ways
🧵1/
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Signs were held stating "Climate tipping points = economic risk. Stop new fossil fuels, capital requirements now". Introducing capital requirements for fossil fuel assets could strongly discourage firms from holding them by increasing costs.4/10
July 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Signs were held stating "Climate tipping points = economic risk. Stop new fossil fuels, capital requirements now". Introducing capital requirements for fossil fuel assets could strongly discourage firms from holding them by increasing costs.4/10
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❌ You can’t issue a three-line whip against the science.
📢 “The Climate and Nature Bill is the axe. We need to use it to break down the doors of Parliament. Now isn’t the time to give up. Now isn’t the time to be angry. Now is the time to act.”
🐝 Read here: zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill
📢 “The Climate and Nature Bill is the axe. We need to use it to break down the doors of Parliament. Now isn’t the time to give up. Now isn’t the time to be angry. Now is the time to act.”
🐝 Read here: zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill
Government tries to bury the Bill… But we’re bringing it back
CAMPAIGNER BLOG BY SARAH WARREN Today is the day my hope in this Government died. The landmark Climate and Nature Bill, introduced by Roz Savage last autumn, has been ...
zerohour.uk
July 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
❌ You can’t issue a three-line whip against the science.
📢 “The Climate and Nature Bill is the axe. We need to use it to break down the doors of Parliament. Now isn’t the time to give up. Now isn’t the time to be angry. Now is the time to act.”
🐝 Read here: zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill
📢 “The Climate and Nature Bill is the axe. We need to use it to break down the doors of Parliament. Now isn’t the time to give up. Now isn’t the time to be angry. Now is the time to act.”
🐝 Read here: zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill
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📝 To mark one year in Government, constituents across the UK are calling for Keir Starmer to deliver #REALChange — and to give the Climate and Nature Bill an emergency debate and vote in Parliament.
💚 Thank you to everyone who is taking part.
👇 Take a look! #CANBill 🧵
💚 Thank you to everyone who is taking part.
👇 Take a look! #CANBill 🧵
July 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
📝 To mark one year in Government, constituents across the UK are calling for Keir Starmer to deliver #REALChange — and to give the Climate and Nature Bill an emergency debate and vote in Parliament.
💚 Thank you to everyone who is taking part.
👇 Take a look! #CANBill 🧵
💚 Thank you to everyone who is taking part.
👇 Take a look! #CANBill 🧵
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3/ BTO therefore supports the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill to require the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. Today a group of BTO staff posted a letter to the Prime Minister asking that this Bill be debated and voted on in Parliament. #CANBill @zero-hour.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
3/ BTO therefore supports the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill to require the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. Today a group of BTO staff posted a letter to the Prime Minister asking that this Bill be debated and voted on in Parliament. #CANBill @zero-hour.bsky.social
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Earlier this month ~200 scientists gathered to #BringScienceToPolitics.
Hear why @chrisgpackham.bsky.social joined us.
Part of the "increasing number of scientists realising that the job isn't done once the paper is published"? Follow us and help push for the evidence-informed policy we all need.
Hear why @chrisgpackham.bsky.social joined us.
Part of the "increasing number of scientists realising that the job isn't done once the paper is published"? Follow us and help push for the evidence-informed policy we all need.
May 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Earlier this month ~200 scientists gathered to #BringScienceToPolitics.
Hear why @chrisgpackham.bsky.social joined us.
Part of the "increasing number of scientists realising that the job isn't done once the paper is published"? Follow us and help push for the evidence-informed policy we all need.
Hear why @chrisgpackham.bsky.social joined us.
Part of the "increasing number of scientists realising that the job isn't done once the paper is published"? Follow us and help push for the evidence-informed policy we all need.
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200 scientists brought science to politics today in London.
We were joined by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, and former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt Sir David King.
Science is political.
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
We were joined by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, and former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt Sir David King.
Science is political.
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
200 scientists brought science to politics today in London.
We were joined by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, and former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt Sir David King.
Science is political.
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
We were joined by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social, and former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt Sir David King.
Science is political.
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
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"Politicians need to listen to the scientists and stop listening to the oligarchs” - Former Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @smartyfish.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @sioldridge.bsky.social @drandrewboswell.bsky.social
'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster
Chris Packham was joined by more than 150 scientists in a demonstration urging Westminster to start listening to the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change
bylinetimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"Politicians need to listen to the scientists and stop listening to the oligarchs” - Former Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @smartyfish.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @sioldridge.bsky.social @drandrewboswell.bsky.social
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📢 SCRAP CARBON CAPTURE (CCS)
Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure
Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way
Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
(More below)
Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure
Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way
Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
(More below)
May 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
📢 SCRAP CARBON CAPTURE (CCS)
Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure
Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way
Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
(More below)
Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure
Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way
Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
(More below)
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Great to meet my constituent Christoph Bourges this week, part of the #BringScienceToPolitics rally. 200+ scientists joined Chris Packham & others in Parliament Square calling for urgent, evidence-based action on climate & nature. 💚 @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Great to meet my constituent Christoph Bourges this week, part of the #BringScienceToPolitics rally. 200+ scientists joined Chris Packham & others in Parliament Square calling for urgent, evidence-based action on climate & nature. 💚 @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
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“Scientists need to step up to the plate”
Former Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King to massed scientists outside Parliament yesterday
As scientists we need to hold Government to account
#BringScienceToPolitics
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
Former Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King to massed scientists outside Parliament yesterday
As scientists we need to hold Government to account
#BringScienceToPolitics
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“Scientists need to step up to the plate”
Former Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King to massed scientists outside Parliament yesterday
As scientists we need to hold Government to account
#BringScienceToPolitics
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
Former Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King to massed scientists outside Parliament yesterday
As scientists we need to hold Government to account
#BringScienceToPolitics
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
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Some of the scientists who gathered in Parliament Square today have told a personal story about their involvement in climate action in this lovely book. Some testimonies are poignant, some funny, some insightful - and they’re all inspiring. Highly recommended!
May 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Some of the scientists who gathered in Parliament Square today have told a personal story about their involvement in climate action in this lovely book. Some testimonies are poignant, some funny, some insightful - and they’re all inspiring. Highly recommended!
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I went to Parliament today with 150 other scientists to #BringScienceToPolitics. As Sir David King said in his speech, we are currently still accelerating into the polycrisis and we need those in power to put the brakes on immediately! #ActOnFacts @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I went to Parliament today with 150 other scientists to #BringScienceToPolitics. As Sir David King said in his speech, we are currently still accelerating into the polycrisis and we need those in power to put the brakes on immediately! #ActOnFacts @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
Proud to be part of a BTO trio joining other scientist friends at @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social today, and also had a really useful chat with @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Now let's hope the people with the power to tackle the climate & nature emergencies get serious, and fast! #NoNatureNoFuture
May 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Proud to be part of a BTO trio joining other scientist friends at @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social today, and also had a really useful chat with @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Now let's hope the people with the power to tackle the climate & nature emergencies get serious, and fast! #NoNatureNoFuture