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Folks have been telling me they’ve noticed I’ve gotten “a lot more political” on social media this year.
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Folks have been telling me they’ve noticed I’ve gotten “a lot more political” on social media this year.
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
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This looks good & free
Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action
Natural History Museum, London
Organised by People & Planet
Free entry, needs reservation
Mon 17 Nov
18:30-21:30
www.nhm.ac.uk/events/voice...
@peopleandplanet.bsky.social
@nhm-london.bsky.social
@imperial-clim-act.bsky.social
Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action
Natural History Museum, London
Organised by People & Planet
Free entry, needs reservation
Mon 17 Nov
18:30-21:30
www.nhm.ac.uk/events/voice...
@peopleandplanet.bsky.social
@nhm-london.bsky.social
@imperial-clim-act.bsky.social
Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action | Natural History Museum
www.nhm.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This looks good & free
Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action
Natural History Museum, London
Organised by People & Planet
Free entry, needs reservation
Mon 17 Nov
18:30-21:30
www.nhm.ac.uk/events/voice...
@peopleandplanet.bsky.social
@nhm-london.bsky.social
@imperial-clim-act.bsky.social
Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action
Natural History Museum, London
Organised by People & Planet
Free entry, needs reservation
Mon 17 Nov
18:30-21:30
www.nhm.ac.uk/events/voice...
@peopleandplanet.bsky.social
@nhm-london.bsky.social
@imperial-clim-act.bsky.social
Yet another study confirming that...
"The indicators clearly highlight the environmental and health advantages of plant-based diets compared with the omnivorous baseline."
"The indicators clearly highlight the environmental and health advantages of plant-based diets compared with the omnivorous baseline."
Switching from an omnivorous to a vegan diet can reduce daily greenhouse gas emissions by 46%, while also lowering land and water use and maintaining nutritional balance.
Vegan diet can halve your carbon footprint, study finds
Only around 1.1% of the world's population is vegan, but this percentage is growing. For example, in Germany the number of vegans approximately doubled between 2016 and 2020 to 2% of the population, while a 2.4-fold increase between 2023 and 2025 to 4.7% of the population has been reported in the UK.
phys.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Yet another study confirming that...
"The indicators clearly highlight the environmental and health advantages of plant-based diets compared with the omnivorous baseline."
"The indicators clearly highlight the environmental and health advantages of plant-based diets compared with the omnivorous baseline."
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Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular
Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular
Briefing paper warned proscription could also heighten Muslim-Jewish tensions and be seen as favouring Israel
Ministers banned Palestine Action despite being told by their advisers it could “inadvertently enhance” the group’s profile, an official government document shows.
The briefing paper was written three months before the proscription of the group, which was set up to take direct action to halt UK arms supplies to Israel. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular
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Despite the lack of a planet-warming El Niño event this year, 2025 has been the 2nd-warmest year on record for the year-to-date period, and is on track to end up as the 2nd- or 3rd-warmest year on record, behind only the El Niño-warmed years of 2024 and 2023:
October 2025 was the planet's third-warmest October on record » Yale Climate Connections
Only October 2023 and October 2024 were warmer.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Despite the lack of a planet-warming El Niño event this year, 2025 has been the 2nd-warmest year on record for the year-to-date period, and is on track to end up as the 2nd- or 3rd-warmest year on record, behind only the El Niño-warmed years of 2024 and 2023:
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I have been notified that the video link to my Helsinki talk does not work for some people. Here's an alternative link for those who prefer a YouTube version: youtu.be/D2abyXGvELI
James Hansen - Climate Reckoning in ATLAS25, Operaatio Arktis, Helsinki, Finland
YouTube video by Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I have been notified that the video link to my Helsinki talk does not work for some people. Here's an alternative link for those who prefer a YouTube version: youtu.be/D2abyXGvELI
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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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‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Given these odds it would be 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 for local and national governments not to urgently act on adaptation plans to mitigate against the risks associated with crossing 2ºC
There is absolutely not a day to lose.
Also do you have a personal resilience plan?
#Adaptation #ClimateCrisis
There is absolutely not a day to lose.
Also do you have a personal resilience plan?
#Adaptation #ClimateCrisis
Reality check via UNEP latest data:
A 25% reduction is needed for 2030 emissions to be aligned with 2°C
(Translation ~5.5% reduction required PER YEAR 2026-2030)
A 35% reduction is needed for 2035 emissions to be aligned with 2°C
(Translation ~4.2% reduction required PER YEAR 2026-2035)
A 25% reduction is needed for 2030 emissions to be aligned with 2°C
(Translation ~5.5% reduction required PER YEAR 2026-2030)
A 35% reduction is needed for 2035 emissions to be aligned with 2°C
(Translation ~4.2% reduction required PER YEAR 2026-2035)
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Given these odds it would be 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 for local and national governments not to urgently act on adaptation plans to mitigate against the risks associated with crossing 2ºC
There is absolutely not a day to lose.
Also do you have a personal resilience plan?
#Adaptation #ClimateCrisis
There is absolutely not a day to lose.
Also do you have a personal resilience plan?
#Adaptation #ClimateCrisis
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"A communication technique...used in the past by oil companies for influencing and greenwash... is being used to call on one of the world’s biggest advertising estates - the London transport network, with ~10 million passenger journeys/day - to drop ads for oil companies, frequent flights and SUVs."
Urgent call to stop promoting pollution on London’s transport system.
By @andrewsimms.bsky.social
theecologist.org/2025/nov/06/...
By @andrewsimms.bsky.social
theecologist.org/2025/nov/06/...
SUV ads 'must go down the tube'
Call to stop promoting pollution on London’s transport system.
theecologist.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"A communication technique...used in the past by oil companies for influencing and greenwash... is being used to call on one of the world’s biggest advertising estates - the London transport network, with ~10 million passenger journeys/day - to drop ads for oil companies, frequent flights and SUVs."
Tomorrow Tuesday 11 November, from 6 pm
at The Blue Garage, 30 Engate Street, SE13 7HA
near Lewisham station and shopping centre
'PEOPLE, PANET, PINT' Sustainability meetup
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lewisham-s...
at The Blue Garage, 30 Engate Street, SE13 7HA
near Lewisham station and shopping centre
'PEOPLE, PANET, PINT' Sustainability meetup
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lewisham-s...
Lewisham - Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Tomorrow Tuesday 11 November, from 6 pm
at The Blue Garage, 30 Engate Street, SE13 7HA
near Lewisham station and shopping centre
'PEOPLE, PANET, PINT' Sustainability meetup
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lewisham-s...
at The Blue Garage, 30 Engate Street, SE13 7HA
near Lewisham station and shopping centre
'PEOPLE, PANET, PINT' Sustainability meetup
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lewisham-s...
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Jailed climate activist facing deportation from UK fights ‘crazy double punishment’
Jailed climate activist facing deportation from UK fights ‘crazy double punishment’
Marcus Decker is supported by climate experts, religious leaders and celebrities as he fights being first person in UK to be ‘deported for peaceful protest’
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Jailed climate activist facing deportation from UK fights ‘crazy double punishment’
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If we were serious about clean air and climate action - we wouldn't allow ads that promote pollution - that's why we've done this 👇
BREAKING! 🚨
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
If we were serious about clean air and climate action - we wouldn't allow ads that promote pollution - that's why we've done this 👇
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We're told one of these land uses is 'productive', while the other is not.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
November 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
We're told one of these land uses is 'productive', while the other is not.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
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"The Hague’s fossil-fuel advertising ban is more than a policy- it’s a signal. By rejecting the normalization of fossil fuel promotion, the decision to implement a ban locally can challenge entrenched norms globally... FF advertising bans present a compelling opportunity for governments to act"
Local fossil fuel ad ban as a catalyst for global change - Nature Climate Change
The Hague in the Netherlands was the first city in the world to enact a law prohibiting advertisements for fossil fuel products and services. Although the ban is restricted to The Hague’s jurisdiction...
www.nature.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
"The Hague’s fossil-fuel advertising ban is more than a policy- it’s a signal. By rejecting the normalization of fossil fuel promotion, the decision to implement a ban locally can challenge entrenched norms globally... FF advertising bans present a compelling opportunity for governments to act"
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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 🇬🇧
CEO of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management:
"There is a very low level of ecological literacy being displayed by ministers. Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing. Nothing."
"There is a very low level of ecological literacy being displayed by ministers. Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing. Nothing."
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
CEO of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management:
"There is a very low level of ecological literacy being displayed by ministers. Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing. Nothing."
"There is a very low level of ecological literacy being displayed by ministers. Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing. Nothing."
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Will Louise Haigh - MP for Sheffield Heeley get the message ?
#StopRosebank
#RosebankMakesNoSense
#JustTransitionPlease
#StopRosebank
#RosebankMakesNoSense
#JustTransitionPlease
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Will Louise Haigh - MP for Sheffield Heeley get the message ?
#StopRosebank
#RosebankMakesNoSense
#JustTransitionPlease
#StopRosebank
#RosebankMakesNoSense
#JustTransitionPlease
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Ever wonder why climate action doesn't happen? The noise from pollution-as-usual (PAU) drowns the message out... Its bonkers that we still allow ads that actively promote the pollution that kills people and wrecks the climate 👇🏼
The COP29 talks took up 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 of all editorial space in the leading 10 UK newspapers during the two days when the issue was highest on the international news agenda. 🙃 3/8
UK Newspapers Publish More Ads for Polluting Products than Climate Coverage
British national newspapers devoted more than triple the space to advertising polluting industries such as oil, airlines and sports utility vehicles than they did to covering last year’s U.N. climate ...
www.desmog.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Ever wonder why climate action doesn't happen? The noise from pollution-as-usual (PAU) drowns the message out... Its bonkers that we still allow ads that actively promote the pollution that kills people and wrecks the climate 👇🏼
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ICYMI
"Despite the scale of fossil fuel industry presence revealed by this data, COP30 is set to proceed with effectively zero protections against interference [by said fossil lobbyists] in place.
kickbigpollutersout....
"Despite the scale of fossil fuel industry presence revealed by this data, COP30 is set to proceed with effectively zero protections against interference [by said fossil lobbyists] in place.
kickbigpollutersout....
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
ICYMI
"Despite the scale of fossil fuel industry presence revealed by this data, COP30 is set to proceed with effectively zero protections against interference [by said fossil lobbyists] in place.
kickbigpollutersout....
"Despite the scale of fossil fuel industry presence revealed by this data, COP30 is set to proceed with effectively zero protections against interference [by said fossil lobbyists] in place.
kickbigpollutersout....
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Climate reporting deluged by high carbon adverts.
“I urge every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies. And I urge news media and tech companies to stop taking fossil fuel advertising.”
theecologist.org/2025/nov/08/...
“I urge every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies. And I urge news media and tech companies to stop taking fossil fuel advertising.”
theecologist.org/2025/nov/08/...
Climate reporting deluged by high carbon adverts
Newspapers in Britain carried more adverts for polluting travel than reports of the last climate conference.
theecologist.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Climate reporting deluged by high carbon adverts.
“I urge every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies. And I urge news media and tech companies to stop taking fossil fuel advertising.”
theecologist.org/2025/nov/08/...
“I urge every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies. And I urge news media and tech companies to stop taking fossil fuel advertising.”
theecologist.org/2025/nov/08/...
🌏 Regional March for Climate Justice during COP30 talks
⏰ Assemble 12 noon, Sat 15 Nov
Merrion Gardens LS2 BLQ
March 1pm
⏰ Assemble 12 noon, Sat 15 Nov
Merrion Gardens LS2 BLQ
March 1pm
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🌏 Regional March for Climate Justice during COP30 talks
⏰ Assemble 12 noon, Sat 15 Nov
Merrion Gardens LS2 BLQ
March 1pm
⏰ Assemble 12 noon, Sat 15 Nov
Merrion Gardens LS2 BLQ
March 1pm
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This is absurd. Drax is currently under investigation by the FCA, being sued by communities in Mississippi AND workers here in Yorkshire over relentless air pollution - and now we're handing them over £1m a day to keep burning trees and destroying our planet.
stopburningtrees.org/act
stopburningtrees.org/act
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This is absurd. Drax is currently under investigation by the FCA, being sued by communities in Mississippi AND workers here in Yorkshire over relentless air pollution - and now we're handing them over £1m a day to keep burning trees and destroying our planet.
stopburningtrees.org/act
stopburningtrees.org/act
