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Nick Oldridge

@nickoldridge.bsky.social

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Cofounder & funder @climatescibreak.bsky.social. Translating climate science via comedy to drive social change. Now working on the National Emergency Briefing. Oh and occasional DJ.

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · Jun 10

➡️ Fossil fuel interests are winning, as we fail to take enough climate action ⬅️
We can solve it, but we need millions more to demand action 👇
#climateaction #comedy #davidcross #trump #cleanenergy
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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 16h

🚨New report: how the fossil fuel industry duped successive UK governments into pumping money into costly CCS schemes to ensure continued reliance on oil and gas.

InfluenceMap @influencemap.bsky.social · 17h

📢 🚨New Report - How the UK oil and gas industry spent 15 years pushing for subsidies & incentives for Carbon Capture and Storage rather than regulatory accountability or science-based emissions reductions; maintaining a funding pipeline for a technology yet to deliver on its promises 👇

The UK Oil and Gas Industry's Advocacy on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

New analysis from InfluenceMap suggests that for more than 15 years, the oil and gas industry has systematically pushed the UK government to adopt a costly, emissions-intensive energy policy agenda de...

influencemap.org

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 5d

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 5d

Is your MP attending the definitive briefing on the climate and nature crisis?

Go to our bio, lookup your MP, email if they are not confirmed.

Then please SHARE this post 🔥

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 6d

Shocker, research shows the average estimate of the cost of net zero is 28% of GDP‼️
It's £320bn in total, sounds a lot but it's only 0.2% of GDP. Which is about £1.30 per person, per week!
Let's communicate better...

Everything Electric full episode here;
youtube.com/watch?si=0ec...

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 8d

"The truth is that on a rapidly heating planet, a pragmatic approach means we are playing Russian roulette with all six barrels loaded. The only question is just how big a mess we will make when we pull the trigger"

In case you missed it

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways | Bill McGuire

In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep trouble, says UCL professor Bill McGuire

www.theguardian.com

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Kevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social · 9d

As Labour open their annual conference, I’d be interested if anyone can share Ministers/MPs’ views on further expanding UK airport capacity; expansion that's incompatible with UK climate commitments, not to mention increased volume & frequency of aviation noise! climateuncensored.com/gatwick-expa...

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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 10d

The health of our children is tied to the health of the planet. 🌱 New analysis shows a crucial climate driver—the food we eat—is missing from most media coverage. 😡 #climatechange #momsky

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds

Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions

www.theguardian.com

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 10d

This really is just the start

By 2040, almost one third of the world's cropland will suffer severe drought every year

Just imagine the colossal impact on yields and food supply

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘I couldn’t look’: European farmers on losing crops as the industry collides with worsening drought

Global heating means annual drought losses across Europe could reach €17.5bn. Shipping and power generation are also being affected by low water levels

www.theguardian.com

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 11d

Nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.

15,000 scientists warn of societal collapse.

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

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Britain faces a climate & nature emergency.
On 27 Nov, top experts will brief 800+ leaders from politics, business, culture, faith & media.

An unfiltered overview of the latest threats & solutions.
Only by facing it can we rise to the challenge.

Check if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?

www.nebriefing.org

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 14d

Perhaps the Labour Party will pull back from CCS at their conferencE. It’s a devious distraction by the oil and gas industry….
@uklabourparty.bsky.social

DeSmog @desmog.com · 15d

📍 BREAKING 📍 Groundbreaking new study blows the lid off carbon capture: Most storage zones are too risky or off-limits. Can it still save the climate? Read more buff.ly/DVPZp3Q

‘Gamechanger’ Study Warns Carbon Capture May Fall Short of Expectations, Citing Storage Location Dangers

CCS can “no longer be considered an unlimited” climate solution, researchers caution after concluding most storage options are in risky regions

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 15d

If we are lucky, and we transition, before we destabilise, then we’ll actually be able to have a good giggle at the Trumpian rhetoric…

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 16d

When reading this headline, bear in mind that UK aviation already produces more emissions than the entirity of the countries electricity supply.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary

There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.

www.bbc.com

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 16d

In the late 19th century, millions of migrants left Germany as a result of religious persecution, economic hardship, and political uncertainty.

Among them was Nikolaus Schrod, a cabinet maker from Frankfurt who - along with his wife Bina - moved to London to start a new life in the 1850s. 1/3

a black and white photo of a crowd of people with a sign that says walter

ALT: a black and white photo of a crowd of people with a sign that says walter

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 17d

Is your MP attending the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis?

We can rise to the challenge, but only if properly informed on the latest threats and solutions.

Please help by contacting your MP.
It only takes a few minutes👇
nebriefing.org #NEB #TimeToStepUp

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John Marsham @johnmarsham.bsky.social · 19d

Finally a briefing of MPs on the climate crisis!

Please call for your MP to attend.

It's vital that MPs not only understand the threat, solutions & urgency, but that they have publicly been informed and can't say they didn't know.

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 20d

📢 National Emergency Briefing on the climate & nature crisis.

Leading experts will brief 800+ leaders from politics, business, culture, faith & media.

An unfiltered view of the latest threats & solutions.

Please enter your postcode to see if your MP is attending: nebriefing.org

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 20d

Will do. And please see your X dm for my ask about the National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social

Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 21d

This is uplifting to read, thanks Guy, feels like too many progressives are asleep when it comes to Musk/Farage

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks Caroline 🙏💚

Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 22d

Incredible effort, thanks Andrew!!

Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 22d

What better call to action for UK politicians…

#ukparliament #poltics #netzero

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 22d

Has your MP confirmed attendance yet at this essential briefing on the climate & nature crisis: threats and solutions?

Please enter your postcode here to find out: www.nebriefing.org

Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · 25d

This is an event for MP’s and decision makers, the people who urgently need to be briefed on all aspects of the crisis. We will be making a film of the event which will be rolled out nationally.

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · Sep 9

“The future isn’t something that happens to us, it’s something we build together. By choosing to act wisely today, we can navigate uncertainty and emerge stronger tomorrow.” - @laurielaybourn.bsky.social, @climate-risk.bsky.social

youtu.be/IkjsAQeomtQ

Positive Tipping Points: Overcoming Climate Instability

YouTube video by Thinking the Unthinkable

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Zeke Hausfather @hausfath.bsky.social · Sep 9

The current administration has claimed renewables are making the grid less reliable. If that were the case, I'd expect states adding the most renewables over the past decade to have the largest increase in outages.

However, the opposite seems to be true!

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29d

This is infuriating. What is the point of a Marine Protected Area if trawlers are allowed to keep ploughing it?
Yet again, the government has succumbed to commercial lobbying.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Bottom trawling to continue in English protected waters, government rules

Defra says blanket ban on ‘destructive’ fishing practice disproportionate as MPs urge minister to reconsider

www.theguardian.com

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Nick Oldridge @nickoldridge.bsky.social · Sep 3

Have also quit flying unless when absolutely necessary, so taken 3 return flights in the last 6 or so years. Going back on a plane reinforced how awful the experience is!

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