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Jonathan Watts
@jonathan-watts.bsky.social
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Author of The Many Lives of James Lovelock, founder of Sumaúma.com and the Rainforest Journalism Fund. Guardian environment writer.
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · Nov 9
The Many Lives of James Lovelock – man of many myths

‘A splendid, fearless biography…Watts digs deeper to find the source of Lovelock’s contradictory, maverick nature. At its heart was pain and tragedy.’

Review by Philip Ball

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The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts – man of many myths | Biography books | The Guardian
A splendid, fearless biography of the ‘gullible genius’ who popularised Gaia theory
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 6d
Which one is which?
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 6d
a monkey is covering its face with its hand
ALT: a monkey is covering its face with its hand
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 6d
No contest! Look at that jawline
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 6d
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 6d
Tried but I am not seeing it. I think it must have been a vibes thing.
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 6d
Thoroughly decent. One of the heroes of our age.
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 6d
“The power of empathy”

Remembering Jane Goodall and assessing her legacy.

I am interviewed by Ian Sample for the Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast.

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Remembering primatologist Jane Goodall – podcast
The renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died aged 91. She will be remembered for her observations that revolutionised our understanding of chimpanzees, as well as her tireless environmental advoca...
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Madeleine Finlay @madifinlay.bsky.social · 6d
The wonderful, brilliant Jane Goodall.

Global environment editor @jonathan-watts.bsky.social tells @iansample.bsky.social about Jane's revolutionary work, her tireless activism, and the powerful legacy she leaves us all.

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Remembering primatologist Jane Goodall – podcast
The renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died aged 91. She will be remembered for her observations that revolutionised our understanding of chimpanzees, as well as her tireless environmental advoca...
www.theguardian.com
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 7d
It doesn’t get any better.
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 7d
“You remind me of my favourite chimp, David Greybeard.”

I will never cherish a compliment more than this one from Jane Goodall.

RIP to an extraordinary human being and an inspiring campaigner for nature.

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Jane Goodall: 'Change is happening. There are many ways to start moving in the right way'
The primatologist and ecological activist on why population isn’t the only cause of climate change, and why she’s encouraging optimism
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 7d
Superb and shocking visualisation of the speed at which Europe is shifting from green to grey as fields, forests and cropland are turned into roads, industrial parks and housing developments.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a day
Investigation shows extent of green land lost across UK and mainland Europe to development from 2018 to 2023
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 8d
Farage’s Reform is part of a “global network of rightwing billionaires” who want to undermine net zero for their “vested interests”, says Ed Miliband - as he revives pledges for a Green New Deal & 400,000 new jobs in clean energy by 2030

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Labour must fight rightwing billionaires undermining net zero, says Ed Miliband
Exclusive: Energy secretary will hit out at the Tory and Reform ‘culture war’ and unveil target of 400,000 new jobs in clean energy
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 14d
Thanks for sharing Eoghan
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 14d
World’s oceans fail key health check as acidity crosses critical threshold for marine life.

Scientists call for renewed global effort to curb fossil fuels as seven of nine planetary boundaries now transgressed

Story by me on latest planetary boundaries report

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World’s oceans fail key health check as acidity crosses critical threshold for marine life
Scientists call for renewed global effort to curb fossil fuels as seven of nine planetary boundaries now transgressed
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 14d
Thanks for sharing.
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 14d
Thanks for sharing.
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 15d
Thank you Mads
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 15d
The combustion risks are growing for human society as a result of the climate crisis.

So beware the incendiary rhetoric of Musk, Trump, Thiel and other super-rich fire starters.

My latest take on the link between extreme weather and extreme politics.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Extreme weather and extreme politics go hand in hand - billionaires like Musk are pushing both
Rabble-rousing of far-right demagogues is a reminder that the battle for a fair and habitable planet cannot be fought alone
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 19d
History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water.

“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 21d
Thank you Guy! That anecdote also made me chuckle.
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 21d
Thanks Ginny!
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 21d
What other reason could there be?

Maybe it’s association with the much-misses Palms of Goa?
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 21d
The Many Lives of James Lovelock has been longlisted today for a Historical Writers' Association award.

The judges commented: "This vital and timely work creates a multidimensional portrait of a complex man."

historiamag.com/2025-hwa-cro...
The 2025 HWA Crown Awards longlists – Historia Magazine
The HWA is delighted to announce the Crown Awards longlists for 2025, celebrating the best in historical writing, fiction and non-fiction, published during 2024–2025. There are three awards categories...
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Jonathan Watts @jonathan-watts.bsky.social · 24d
Whether Murdoch or Musk, beware billionaires encouraging hate.
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