Bel Jacobs
@beljacobs.bsky.social
Former fashion editor turned speaker, writer and campaigner on climate justice and animal rights. Founder of The Empathy Project. Posting about positive work, nature connection and routes to multi species justice. https://www.theempathyproject.co.uk
Thank you, Phoebe. Your support means the world. As you say: "When everything we know and love is at stake ...."
January 19, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Thank you, Phoebe. Your support means the world. As you say: "When everything we know and love is at stake ...."
Urgent: Sign the petition to End Greyhound Racing in the UK!
This is the best way to protect dogs from the racing industry, who can end up shot or drowned when no longer profitable
Just 2 weeks left to reach 100k signatures!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... #EndGreyhoundRacing
This is the best way to protect dogs from the racing industry, who can end up shot or drowned when no longer profitable
Just 2 weeks left to reach 100k signatures!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... #EndGreyhoundRacing
Petition: Ban greyhound racing
Greyhound racing kills and injures dogs. From 2017–2023, 1,230 dogs died trackside, many more were destroyed, and there were over 31,000 injuries. We believe it’s time to follow Wales and ban this cru...
petition.parliament.uk
January 14, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Urgent: Sign the petition to End Greyhound Racing in the UK!
This is the best way to protect dogs from the racing industry, who can end up shot or drowned when no longer profitable
Just 2 weeks left to reach 100k signatures!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... #EndGreyhoundRacing
This is the best way to protect dogs from the racing industry, who can end up shot or drowned when no longer profitable
Just 2 weeks left to reach 100k signatures!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... #EndGreyhoundRacing
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@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social unfortunately couldn’t make the National Emergency Briefing.
Would they consider having @mikebernerslee.bsky.social on #Leading?🙏
Mike chaired the NEB and sets out the threats - and the choices ahead - with exceptional clarity.
#NEB2025
Would they consider having @mikebernerslee.bsky.social on #Leading?🙏
Mike chaired the NEB and sets out the threats - and the choices ahead - with exceptional clarity.
#NEB2025
Clips from Professor @mikebernerslee.bsky.social's powerful opening & closing statements at the National Emergency Briefing.
"We are asking for a WW2 level of leadership. Leadership, as if the survival of our society depends on it... because it does."
#NEB2025 #NationalEmergencyBriefing
"We are asking for a WW2 level of leadership. Leadership, as if the survival of our society depends on it... because it does."
#NEB2025 #NationalEmergencyBriefing
January 12, 2026 at 7:45 AM
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social unfortunately couldn’t make the National Emergency Briefing.
Would they consider having @mikebernerslee.bsky.social on #Leading?🙏
Mike chaired the NEB and sets out the threats - and the choices ahead - with exceptional clarity.
#NEB2025
Would they consider having @mikebernerslee.bsky.social on #Leading?🙏
Mike chaired the NEB and sets out the threats - and the choices ahead - with exceptional clarity.
#NEB2025
We went to the National Emergency Briefing and were moved and inspired by a hall full of people ready to do their best. Please interview Mike Berners Lee, who chaired the event, and can speak persuasively and eloquently about the urgent need to come together, for humanity and all life on earth.
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
We went to the National Emergency Briefing and were moved and inspired by a hall full of people ready to do their best. Please interview Mike Berners Lee, who chaired the event, and can speak persuasively and eloquently about the urgent need to come together, for humanity and all life on earth.
🎉 Come to the first screening of The Empathy Project, a short film charting stories of transformation in animal advocacy.
📆 Jan 20th, 6-8pm
📍Phoenix Cinema, N2 9PJ
🎬 Watch the trailer here: theempathyproject.co.uk/film
🎟️ Reserve your space: eventbrite.com/e/the-empath...
#animals
📆 Jan 20th, 6-8pm
📍Phoenix Cinema, N2 9PJ
🎬 Watch the trailer here: theempathyproject.co.uk/film
🎟️ Reserve your space: eventbrite.com/e/the-empath...
#animals
A documentary about compassion and change in animal activism — The Empathy Project
A documentary about compassion and change in animal activism
theempathyproject.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
🎉 Come to the first screening of The Empathy Project, a short film charting stories of transformation in animal advocacy.
📆 Jan 20th, 6-8pm
📍Phoenix Cinema, N2 9PJ
🎬 Watch the trailer here: theempathyproject.co.uk/film
🎟️ Reserve your space: eventbrite.com/e/the-empath...
#animals
📆 Jan 20th, 6-8pm
📍Phoenix Cinema, N2 9PJ
🎬 Watch the trailer here: theempathyproject.co.uk/film
🎟️ Reserve your space: eventbrite.com/e/the-empath...
#animals
Thank you so much, all.
January 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Thank you so much, all.
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"The Empathy Project" Film Screening - London 20th January. See you there?
Tickets 🎟️: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empath...
Trailer 📽️: www.theempathyproject.co.uk/film
@beljacobs.bsky.social @dan710ths.bsky.social
Tickets 🎟️: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empath...
Trailer 📽️: www.theempathyproject.co.uk/film
@beljacobs.bsky.social @dan710ths.bsky.social
The Empathy Project Film Screening
Join us for an invite-only screening of The Empathy Project.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM
"The Empathy Project" Film Screening - London 20th January. See you there?
Tickets 🎟️: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empath...
Trailer 📽️: www.theempathyproject.co.uk/film
@beljacobs.bsky.social @dan710ths.bsky.social
Tickets 🎟️: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empath...
Trailer 📽️: www.theempathyproject.co.uk/film
@beljacobs.bsky.social @dan710ths.bsky.social
This is a statement we need to hear more of in the near future.
⚖️ “I advocate for other peoples. Of course I don’t eat meat and dairy. Animal agriculture is the world's biggest killer of indigenous land defenders."
#indigenouslandrights #animalagriculture #meat #dairy #nature #wildlife
⚖️ “I advocate for other peoples. Of course I don’t eat meat and dairy. Animal agriculture is the world's biggest killer of indigenous land defenders."
#indigenouslandrights #animalagriculture #meat #dairy #nature #wildlife
July 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This is a statement we need to hear more of in the near future.
⚖️ “I advocate for other peoples. Of course I don’t eat meat and dairy. Animal agriculture is the world's biggest killer of indigenous land defenders."
#indigenouslandrights #animalagriculture #meat #dairy #nature #wildlife
⚖️ “I advocate for other peoples. Of course I don’t eat meat and dairy. Animal agriculture is the world's biggest killer of indigenous land defenders."
#indigenouslandrights #animalagriculture #meat #dairy #nature #wildlife
Every film with a gun in it is a validation of the culture of armed defence. The NRA must love Hollywood.
July 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Every film with a gun in it is a validation of the culture of armed defence. The NRA must love Hollywood.
Watching another film from the late 1980s and marvelling at how its portrayal of a US president - calm, authoritative, ethical - diverges so much from the reality of today.
July 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Watching another film from the late 1980s and marvelling at how its portrayal of a US president - calm, authoritative, ethical - diverges so much from the reality of today.
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If you’d like to take action against climate change you could volunteer a hour of your time with Forest for Change. It will help offset climate fears and worries by doing something positive and rewarding #climatejob
Our Forest for Change project is not only a catalyst for clean air, biodiversity and climate action but is also the perfect spot in our urban environment to cool down on a hot day. #cleanair #islington #heatwave
June 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
If you’d like to take action against climate change you could volunteer a hour of your time with Forest for Change. It will help offset climate fears and worries by doing something positive and rewarding #climatejob
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It's incredible that neither the president nor VP was here. The politicization of all facets of American life is coming from the White House. No other American president would have failed to pay their respects. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Tim Walz eulogizes slain lawmaker as a historic Minnesotan — and friend
After a hug with Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz eulogized slain state Rep. Melissa Hortman as “the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history.”
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It's incredible that neither the president nor VP was here. The politicization of all facets of American life is coming from the White House. No other American president would have failed to pay their respects. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Perfect wet day to explore Earthfest at Kings Cross today 🐝🌎🌱🌻
Come and visit us whilst you’re there and say hello 🤗
#climate #islington #environment #event #today #thingstodo
Come and visit us whilst you’re there and say hello 🤗
#climate #islington #environment #event #today #thingstodo
Come and see us at Earthfest this weekend at Kings Cross. Great line up of speakers.
@earthfestlondon.bsky.social
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@earthfestlondon.bsky.social
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Home – Earthfest 2025
earthfest 2025 5-8 june // London, uk four days of inspiring talks / live music / eco fashion / sustainable solutions / demos / green kitchen workshops / wellness positive climate action GET TICKETS E...
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June 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Perfect wet day to explore Earthfest at Kings Cross today 🐝🌎🌱🌻
Come and visit us whilst you’re there and say hello 🤗
#climate #islington #environment #event #today #thingstodo
Come and visit us whilst you’re there and say hello 🤗
#climate #islington #environment #event #today #thingstodo
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Humans are so thoughtlessly giving…
Happy World Ocean Day!
The ocean is the heart of our life support system, without which we'd all be dead. It's taken up >90% of the heat from global warming and 25% of our CO₂ emissions. In return, we give it 11 million tonnes of plastic annually, which animals ingest and also become entangled in.
The ocean is the heart of our life support system, without which we'd all be dead. It's taken up >90% of the heat from global warming and 25% of our CO₂ emissions. In return, we give it 11 million tonnes of plastic annually, which animals ingest and also become entangled in.
Oceans Awash in Plastic Waste
On a day that many might be headed to the beach, take a moment to consider some of the widespread impacts of all of that plastic, and the ongoing efforts to clean it up.
www.theatlantic.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Humans are so thoughtlessly giving…
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🌎 Join us for our People’s Assembly on Retrofit 🌎
🏠 Retrofit your home or work on retrofit projects
💬 Insights into the challenges of improving existing buildings
🌎 Address the issues
🗓 19 June (Thu), 6-9pm
📍 Christ Church Highbury
🎟️ book here: www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/event/people...
🏠 Retrofit your home or work on retrofit projects
💬 Insights into the challenges of improving existing buildings
🌎 Address the issues
🗓 19 June (Thu), 6-9pm
📍 Christ Church Highbury
🎟️ book here: www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/event/people...
May 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🌎 Join us for our People’s Assembly on Retrofit 🌎
🏠 Retrofit your home or work on retrofit projects
💬 Insights into the challenges of improving existing buildings
🌎 Address the issues
🗓 19 June (Thu), 6-9pm
📍 Christ Church Highbury
🎟️ book here: www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/event/people...
🏠 Retrofit your home or work on retrofit projects
💬 Insights into the challenges of improving existing buildings
🌎 Address the issues
🗓 19 June (Thu), 6-9pm
📍 Christ Church Highbury
🎟️ book here: www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/event/people...
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A reminder that when the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down people immediately started blaming immigrants and teenagers...
It was neither. It was two white Englishmen in their 30s.
It was neither. It was two white Englishmen in their 30s.
May 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A reminder that when the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down people immediately started blaming immigrants and teenagers...
It was neither. It was two white Englishmen in their 30s.
It was neither. It was two white Englishmen in their 30s.
Looking for recommendations for fantastic animal rights podcasts, please.
#animalrights #media #journalism #podcasts #justice #authors #interviews
#animalrights #media #journalism #podcasts #justice #authors #interviews
May 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Looking for recommendations for fantastic animal rights podcasts, please.
#animalrights #media #journalism #podcasts #justice #authors #interviews
#animalrights #media #journalism #podcasts #justice #authors #interviews
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Our brilliant Islington Climate Centre make sense of climate change by offering weekly fresks
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/feel...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/feel...
Feeling fresk! The climate centre breaking it all down
Interactive group workshop breaks down lengthy UN climate reports into 42 bite-sized card
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Our brilliant Islington Climate Centre make sense of climate change by offering weekly fresks
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/feel...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/feel...
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One is made a national story every single week and the other is shhhhh.....
April 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
One is made a national story every single week and the other is shhhhh.....
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“They were careless people…they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness…and let other people clean up the mess they had made…” -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (April 10, 1925).
April 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“They were careless people…they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness…and let other people clean up the mess they had made…” -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (April 10, 1925).
🌿Join The Empathy Project and Town Anywhere to 'rehearse' a future of multi-species flourishing.
🌿 Using model-making and group work, we’ll create a place where both humans and more-than-humans thrive.
🌿October 25, 10am to 4pm at Kairos London.
Book here: www.kairos.london/event/town-a...
🌿 Using model-making and group work, we’ll create a place where both humans and more-than-humans thrive.
🌿October 25, 10am to 4pm at Kairos London.
Book here: www.kairos.london/event/town-a...
April 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🌿Join The Empathy Project and Town Anywhere to 'rehearse' a future of multi-species flourishing.
🌿 Using model-making and group work, we’ll create a place where both humans and more-than-humans thrive.
🌿October 25, 10am to 4pm at Kairos London.
Book here: www.kairos.london/event/town-a...
🌿 Using model-making and group work, we’ll create a place where both humans and more-than-humans thrive.
🌿October 25, 10am to 4pm at Kairos London.
Book here: www.kairos.london/event/town-a...
🐅 Wild animals = 4% of the mammal kingdom
🐄 Farmed animals = 60%
🔥 Nature is in crisis. The biggest driver? Land use change for food production.
Find out more. Come to the next Biodiversity Collage.
📆 April 15, 2025 (Tue), 6-9pm
📍 Islington Climate Centre
📩 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biodiversi...
🐄 Farmed animals = 60%
🔥 Nature is in crisis. The biggest driver? Land use change for food production.
Find out more. Come to the next Biodiversity Collage.
📆 April 15, 2025 (Tue), 6-9pm
📍 Islington Climate Centre
📩 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biodiversi...
April 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🐅 Wild animals = 4% of the mammal kingdom
🐄 Farmed animals = 60%
🔥 Nature is in crisis. The biggest driver? Land use change for food production.
Find out more. Come to the next Biodiversity Collage.
📆 April 15, 2025 (Tue), 6-9pm
📍 Islington Climate Centre
📩 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biodiversi...
🐄 Farmed animals = 60%
🔥 Nature is in crisis. The biggest driver? Land use change for food production.
Find out more. Come to the next Biodiversity Collage.
📆 April 15, 2025 (Tue), 6-9pm
📍 Islington Climate Centre
📩 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biodiversi...