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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 2d

Has anyone else been dealing with some serious headline whiplash recently?

Even for those of us who follow #climate and #energy matters closely, it can be hard to know what the hell is going on!

So here's a thread to help climate communicators get a grip on how to deal with this 🧵

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know Harriet Tubman’s song “Follow the Drinking Gourd” is a star-map used to guide enslaved people to freedom? Join us to explore representation in space science and a night walk + tips on urban stargazing. www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/2025-... #BlackHistoryMonthUK #Astronomy #StargazingUK

Stargazing at Walthamstow: Reclaiming the stars: race, power and the night sky | London Wildlife Trust

Join StowStargazers to explore the topic of diversity in astronomy and enjoy the reserve after hours.

www.wildlondon.org.uk

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WhoJewThinkYouAre Podcast @whojewthinkur.bsky.social · 6d

After a painful week for British Jews, it feels hard to share new work.
But as #Shabbat approaches so soon after the tears of Yom Kippor, @michaellomotey.bsky.social reminds us:
‘Shabbat is ... the greatest environmental move you could do.’
youtube.com/shorts/msU_I...

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#jewsky

S2 E8 Clip 2 Shabbat as an environmental move

“Shabbat is not just tradition — it’s rest, wellbeing, and the greatest environmental move you could make. Michael Lomotey shares how weekly ritual grounds his Jewish life. Watch the full…

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WhoJewThinkYouAre Podcast @whojewthinkur.bsky.social · 5d

As #Shabbat comes in, we hold onto stories of resilience and belonging.
This week @michaellomotey.bsky.social shares his journey — Jewish, Ghanaian, Black, Yorkshire, British — carried together in faith, family and hope.

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Shabbat Shalom

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 28d

As the world rapidly heads into #climate #overshoot I've noticed a disturbing pattern in journal articles recently.

I'll summarize it quickly in this thread 🧵

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Kit Marie Rackley MCCT (Geogramblings) @geogramblings.com · 28d

🙌 ✊ I’ll let @michaellomotey.bsky.social’s slides do the talking! 💥 (see ALT text)

Michael at the start of his provocation with a title slide pictured with art of a diverse group of black people including a person in a wheelchair. The title is “Black Death from climate impacts: How can climate linked social change work for everyone if it does not address antiblackness?”

A slide that says: “Antiblackness is…. Black people dehumanised in modernity (Mushonga et Al 2022); Pernicious and targeted (Gordon 2016, Grimes 2020); Black Social Death (Patterson 2018); Has a non-anachronistic afterlife (Hartman 2007); Linked inextricably with Racial Capitalism (see Cedric Robertson, 2000; Biedsoe and Wright 2018; Ruth Wilson Gilmore 2021)

Michael in front of a slide that says “Whiteness and the ecofascist creep? - ecofascism and far right ecologist; populist social change movements risk appropriation; - needs a decolonial antiracist approach. A red poster with black text says “Save Bees, Plant Trees, Sh**t Refugees” (image source @TRACterrorism 2024)

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our new season of urban stargazing events starts on Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm. Introduction to Urban Stargazing including an exclusive walk into the reserve to identify constellations (weather permitting - we’ll still go out but be wary of cloud cover). www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/2025-...

Stargazing at Walthamstow: An Introduction to Urban Astronomy | London Wildlife Trust

Join Stow Stargazers at Walthamstow to learn about and practice urban astronomy and enjoy the reserve after hours.

www.wildlondon.org.uk

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · Aug 14

Calling all scientists and science supporters! You have a crucial role to play in countering the authoritarian threat we currently face in this country. Learn more about how you can stand up for the facts and truth that are essential for a free and democratic society. blog.ucs.org/gretchen-gol...

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · Jul 30

Early doors but possible #noctilucent clouds about tonight. Keep your eyes peeled.

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · Jun 28

A once in a lifetime opportunity to end plastic pollution for good - pollution impacts Ghana. Sign this petition and let's get a Global Plastics Treaty in place!

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Global Plastic Treaty

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · Jun 20

@benmsanderson.bsky.social hi. FYI.

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · Jun 19

In the past year we've had a series of papers with results that've shocked #climate scientists - the globe is heating #FasterThanExpected & we don't fully know why

The public discourse is not keeping up.

Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵

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Eylan Ezekiel @eylanezekiel.bsky.social · May 30

#ShabbatShalom y'all

Had an amazing conversation with @michaellomotey.bsky.social for @whojewthinkur.bsky.social this morning and can't wait to share it with you.

He's such a smart, open, and centred guest.

But I'm gonna take his advice and rest this Shabbat!

Two bread loaves on a cooling rack. One plaited one knotted

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Dr Viola Ross-Smith @violars.bsky.social · May 13

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

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · May 13

I’ve just been to Parliament with @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Sir David King and over 100 scientists to demand politics listens to science on the climate and ecological emergency. @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · May 12

Starmer's Britain.

Not even subtle.

They found ourselves made strangers in their own country. Enoch Powell. We risk becoming an island of strangers. Keir Starmer.

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David of Belfast @davidofbelfast.bsky.social · May 8

Went to great online q&a with inspirational scientists @stucap.bsky.social @michaellomotey.bsky.social @dremilygrossman.bsky.social who take action against the bioclimate crisis. Watch this excellent film about scientist protesters fed up with govt ignoring the facts - youtu.be/cNvk-qFN2Ww 23 mins

Plan Z: From Lab Coats To Handcuffs

YouTube video by Voice Media

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · May 8

I shall be there.

Dr Emily Grossman 🧬✍️🎤✊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️♾️🐱 @dremilygrossman.bsky.social · May 7

Calling all scientists, science postgrads & anyone who’s ever worked in a scientific discipline!

Can you spare even just half an hour next Tues 12pm to join me, Chris Packham & 100+ scientists to urge for government policy to be informed by science?

Let’s fill Parliament Square with scientists! 💪

Dr Emily Grossman 🧬✍️🎤✊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️♾️🐱 @dremilygrossman.bsky.social · Apr 17

Scientists!
Our planet needs your voice!

I beg you to join me, Chris Packham & 100+ scientists on May 13th in a peaceful gathering in Parliament Sq, to put pressure on the government to be informed by - & ACT ON - science.
tinyurl.com/Scientists2025

Pls help spread the word
#BringScienceToPolitics

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · May 2

If scientists will not go to politics, then politics will come for science.

Today, the UK sees huge wins for the far right party Reform, led by Nigel Farage who wishes to cut climate costs.

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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social · May 1

Are you a Scientist?

Join @chrisgpackham.bsky.social & leading scientists to bring science to politics

🥼 JOIN US 🥼
Noon Tue May 13
Parliament Square

📑 Info: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025
📝 Signup: tinyurl.com/SciParl25

#ActOnFacts
#ScientistsOnSurvival

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · Apr 29

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Scientists for XR @scientistsforxr.earth · Apr 29

Join us for a live Q&A with ‘Plan Z’ filmmakers and scientists Dr Stuart Capstick @stucap.bsky.social (in the film), Dr Emily Grossman @dremilygrossman.bsky.social and Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social

Thursday 8 May, 8pm UK time.

Sign up here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/plan-z-film

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Photographs of the three scientists joining the Q&A panel event.

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · Apr 21

What’s a shooting star? is there a difference between a meteor, a comet and an asteroid? Where do they all come from? Stow stargazers will introduce us to what are known as Near Earth Objects in the night sky - 22nd April 6.45pm @WalthamstowWetlands
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stargazing...

Stargazing at Walthamstow: Lyrid Meteor Shower

Join Stow Stargazers at Walthamstow wetlands to learn about and watch the Lyrid meteor shower and enjoy the reserve after hours.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · Apr 18

💥LONDONS BURNING 💥

For anyone who thinks it's normal for wildfires in Walthamstow marshes in April...it's not.

Climate breakdown is real and it's happening TODAY.

Thanks to all the emergency services who are dealing with the situation, trying to protect wildlife and their precious habitats

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Michael Lomotey @michaellomotey.bsky.social · Apr 7

Ever wondered what's the difference between a comet and and an asteroid? Want an introduction to meteor showers? come along to Walthamstow Wetlands on 22nd April to find out @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stargazing...

Stargazing at Walthamstow: Lyrid Meteor Shower

Join Stow Stargazers at Walthamstow wetlands to learn about and watch the Lyrid meteor shower and enjoy the reserve after hours.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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