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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 30m

Experts warn of food shortages and civil unrest. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.

This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.

Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? 👇
www.nebriefing.org

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

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 40m

Keir Starmer still hasn’t said if he’s attending #COP30.
The #climatecrisis is the major issue of our time, we’re facing societal breakdown if we don’t bring down carbon emissions.
We need a leader who’s committed to addressing this, not someone who dithers.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Prince William to attend Cop30 UN climate summit in Brazil

Prince of Wales’s decision welcomed as a means of drawing attention to the event and galvanising talks

www.theguardian.com

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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · 1h

Number of wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe doubles in 10 years

Number of endangered butterfly species also surging amid habitat destruction and global heating, finds study

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Number of wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe doubles in 10 years

Number of endangered butterfly species also surging amid habitat destruction and global heating, finds study

www.theguardian.com

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 17h

Ben Jamal of @pscupdates.bsky.social
said the plan said “nothing about the root causes of violence” nor anything “about the system of apartheid” in Palestine or the “right to self-determination” for Palestinians.
#lastingpeace
#Palestine
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Thousands gather in London in march for ‘lasting peace’ in Gaza

Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign says ceasefire agreement says nothing about ‘system of apartheid’ in Palestine

www.theguardian.com

Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 22h

MP’s need to wise up - fast.
#climatecrisis

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/oc...

With most MPs ignorant of the urgency, how can the UK ever reach net zero?

Only 15 of 100 MPs surveyed knew of IPCC report that CO2 needs to peak this year to keep global heating to 1.5C

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 1d

It's the 'Scientists Responsibility Summit' today.

Here's a live thread with some take aways from each talk... 🧵

Scientist Rebellion Germany @scientistrebger.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow: Scientists Responsibility Summit!

What is the appropriate stance of scientists in the polycrisis? Let's develop practical paths for a transformative role of academia.

🏛️Attend in-person at HU Berlin: blogs.fu-berlin.de/scientistsre...
💻 Streaming (Webex): tinyurl.com/nh5kpt4e

Scientists Responsibility Summit
Berlin
11. October 2025 9:00-18:00
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Dorotheenstr. 24, 10117 Berlin
https://blogs.fu-berlin.de/scientistsresponsibilitysummit/

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 2d

Woahhhhhh.

A poll that shows the Greens surging to 15% - and just 2 points behind the Labour party.

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 1d

Good news at last. #ceasefire
🕊️
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Palestinians begin journey to Gaza’s north as Israel says ceasefire now in effect – live

Thousands of Palestinians travel back to the north of the territory after IDF forces retreated to deployment lines

www.theguardian.com

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 2d

Zack Polanski, "The four wealthiest people in this country have more wealth than 20 million people"

"Inequality in our society is absolutely huge"

"We need to be taxing the super rich"

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 2d

#worldmentalhealthday
#climatecrisis

European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 2d

This year’s World Mental Health Day highlights how catastrophes and emergencies affect people’s mental health.

Every year, natural disasters disrupt lives and essential services, leaving millions struggling to recover.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.

Join us and let's make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Poll from find out now showing greens on 15 and labour and Tories on 17. Reform on 32.

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 2d

We're grateful to Lord Deben for his endorsement of the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis.

Lord Deben was first elected as a Conservative MP in 1970. He chaired the UK expert adviser on climate from 2012 - 2023.

Is your MP attending on 27th Nov? www.nebriefing.org

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 2d

NEW – IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @iea.org

Read here: buff.ly/moV7Tge

Share of national electricity supplies that depend on imported fossil fuels in 2023, actual (left) and in the IEA’s “low renewable-energy source” scenario (right), in 31 countries that are net importers of coal and gas. Source: IEA.

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ECIU @eciu.net · 2d

🔎 50,000

At least 50,000 Pacific Islanders each year face the risk of displacement from climate impacts such as sea level rise and extreme weather.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/...

‘Humanitarian’ visa must be created for Pacific Islanders displaced by climate crisis, experts say

Calls for reform to allow people across the Pacific threatened by climate crisis to more easily migrate, particularly to New Zealand

www.theguardian.com

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 2d

Read the full article: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/policy-insig...

There will be no transition without high-carbon skills

My new Energy Jobs Bill would harness the expertise of those working in oil and gas to support the shift to clean power

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 2d

The era of oil & gas is over - reserves are running dry and companies are pulling out leaving workers and communities high and dry

Government urgently needs to make a plan to harness those skills for the green energy transition

My piece for Prospect Magazine on my Energy Jobs Bill:

Screenshot of a headline from Prospect Magazine, reading: 'There will be no transition without high-carbon skills.'

Subheading reads: My new Energy Jobs Bill would harness the expertise of those working in oil and gas to support the shift to clean power, by Carla Denyer

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 3d

We pay them and they pollute our seas & rivers. 💩
#renationalise
Water bills for millions of households in England will increase by even more than expected after the competition regulator gave the green light for five water suppliers to raise charges to customers
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Millions of households face jump in water bills after regulator backs more price rises

Competition watchdog agrees requests from Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex and South East to raise household bills

www.theguardian.com

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My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction @myzerocarbon.org · 3d

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Two climate scientists on how to use emotion in the climate crisis | New Scientist

We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!

Read on: www.newscientist.com/articl...
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Two climate scientists on how to use emotion in the climate crisis

From anger to hope, Kate Marvel and Tim Lenton explain how to tackle the tricky feelings aroused by climate change and harness them to take action

www.newscientist.com

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 3d

Eastern Australian humpback whale population now well above pre-whaling levels, report finds - ABC News 🦑🧪🌎

These whales were hunted to 150 individuals. Now there's 50,000 of them

Once hunted almost to extinction, the population of humpback whales currently migrating down Australia's east coast has bounced back and is now greater than before whaling.

www.abc.net.au

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · 3d

30,000 troops in Vietnam race to rescue families after record floods e.vnexpress.net/news/news/en... #ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #Typhoon #Matmo #Flood #Hanoi #Vietnam

30,000 troops in Vietnam race to rescue families after record floods - VnExpress International

Vietnam's military has mobilized over 30,000 troops, helicopters and rescue boats to rush aid as floodwaters surge across northern provinces in the wake of Typhoon Matmo.

e.vnexpress.net

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 3d

The UK’s national security is under severe threat from the #climatecrisis & the looming collapse of vital natural ecosystems, with food shortages & economic disaster potentially just years away, a powerful report by UK’s intelligence chiefs is due to warn.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK intelligence chiefs due to warn

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

www.theguardian.com

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Roger Hallam @rogerhallam.com · 7d

My friend Larch has given 40 years to frontline resistance — most recently defending ancient woodlands from HS2’s destruction.

Now HS2 want revenge. They’re trying to take his only home. We’ve 3 weeks to raise £25k.

Please donate & share with a friend. Thanks.

Donate to Save Larch’s home from HS2, organized by Merlin Matthews

Hi, Dr. Larch Maxey has dedicated 40 years to sustainability and climate solutions. In 2020… Merlin Matthews needs your support for Save Larch’s home from HS2

www.gofundme.com

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 3d

More authoritarianism from Starmer.

#righttoprotest
#resist
#stoparmingisrael

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Starmer targets inflammatory chants at Palestine protests for further curbs

PM says Labour will address suggestions of antisemitic hate as he orders review of protest policing powers

www.theguardian.com

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Worthing Climate Action Network @worthingcan.bsky.social · 4d

Good idea. #Worthing has high #airpollution from wood burning stoves.

Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 4d

Worried about wood burning? Join us in putting up posters in your area to help inform people about the #AirPollution impacts of burning.

#WoodBurning is still a vastly underestimated and misunderstood source of pollution.

Order your free posters here: bit.ly/wbposterform

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Francis Sealey @globalnet21.bsky.social · 4d

Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution

The biggest legal claim ever brought in the UK over environmental pollution in the country has been filed at the High Court.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

River Wye pollution prompts UK's largest environmental lawsuit

Livestock and water companies are accused of “extensive” pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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