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Dr Abi Perrin

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Research scientist turned Climate and Nature communicator & activist. abiperrin.com

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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here is a link to pre-order Charlie's motivating and thoughtful guide to finding the action that's right for you. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/what...
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Scientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
1/ Today Scientists on Survival welcomed MPs back to Parliament. As @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social & @andyburnham.bsky.social weigh opening #Rosebank & #Jackdaw, MPs must face up to the harm that more CO2 means - & not be misled by spurious industry talking points. A thread 🧵 #ClimateEmergency
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The AI boom has caused a surge in tech companies proposing to build massive data centres across the UK. Local communities are pushing back by @abiperrin.bsky.social
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Can local communities turn the tide on AI data centers?
The AI boom has caused a surge in tech companies proposing to build massive data centres across the UK. Local communities are pushing back.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I've been speaking to communities impacted by AI data centre expansion, and hearing what it's been like trying to push back. Here's my latest Canary piece, with thanks to Llanrumney Cardiff resident Nick for sharing his experience: www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Can local communities turn the tide on AI data centers?
The AI boom has caused a surge in tech companies proposing to build massive data centres across the UK. Local communities are pushing back.
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Grace Blakeley @graceblakeley.substack.com · 25/08/2026
No new North Sea drilling - with or without CCS substack.com/home/post/p-...
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The CCS Escape Hatch for North Sea Drilling
Supporters of CCS technology say we can mitigate the climate impact of drilling in the North Sea. The science says otherwise.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Scientists, campaigners and musicians have brought the same message to the government this week as it considers allowing more fossil fuel extraction whilst most of England and Wales is in drought and large areas of the UK remain on fire. My latest for The Canary: www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Is Burnham feeling the heat on Rosebank?
Rosebank’s owners have resubmitted their application to drill. The public have made themselves heard. Now the decision rests with government
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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I don't want to have to engage in protest. I'd rather just get on with my research, and I found it quite emotional But while my government is considering pouring more fuel on the fires, despite everything we know and everything we're experiencing, what else am I supposed to do?
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Scientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
1/ Today Scientists on Survival visited the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero to remind the government of the scientific facts. New oil and gas 🛢️ = more fire 🔥, more extreme weather ⛈️, more food shortages🚫 and more death ☠️. For more details see thread🧵...
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James Dyke @jamesgdyke.info · 14/08/2026
This article by @abiperrin.bsky.social with contributions from @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social, @profbillmcguire.bsky.social & me warn the new energy secretary about the dire consequences of green-lighting more oil and gas. www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Climate scientists issue urgent warning to UK government on new oil and gas drilling
Top UK climate scientists have written to the new energy secretary, urging her to protect lives and livelihoods above polluters’ profits.
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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Excellent piece by @abiperrin.bsky.social about our recent letter to the energy secretary, warning the government that accessing new North Sea oil and gas is a very bad idea indeed www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Climate scientists issue urgent warning to UK government on new oil and gas drilling
Top UK climate scientists have written to the new energy secretary, urging her to protect lives and livelihoods above polluters’ profits.
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Top UK climate scientists have written to the new energy secretary, urging her to protect lives and livelihoods above polluters’ profits by @abiperrin.bsky.social
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Climate scientists issue urgent warning to UK government on new oil and gas drilling
Top UK climate scientists have written to the new energy secretary, urging her to protect lives and livelihoods above polluters’ profits.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A short article from me as top climate scientists including warn the new energy secretary about the dire consequences of green-lighting more oil and gas. I almost can't believe we are still having to say this amidst a summer of extreme heat, drought and fire. 😵 www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Climate scientists issue urgent warning to UK government on new oil and gas drilling
Top UK climate scientists have written to the new energy secretary, urging her to protect lives and livelihoods above polluters’ profits.
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James Dyke @jamesgdyke.info · 12/08/2026
I signed this letter because the science is crystal clear: we must keep oil and gas in the ground. Every extra molecule of carbon dioxide emitted drives us deeper into the danger zone. www.thetimes.com/article/c2bb...
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Don’t give in to North Sea oil lobby, climate scientists urge minister
More than 50 researchers have written to Miatta Fahnbulleh to tell her that the evidence does not support approval of drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"Physics doesn’t care what pleases the industry or is perceived as politically palatable... We know that burning more fossil fuels will accelerate already-severe and escalating threats to life." Full letter via @profbillmcguire.bsky.social: billmcguire.substack.com/p/no-more-north-sea-drilling
The Times headline (article by Adam Vaughan): Don’t give in to North Sea oil lobby, climate scientists urge minister

Subtitle: More than 50 researchers have written to Miatta Fahnbulleh to tell her that the evidence does not support approval of drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank
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Scientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We're changing our name: Scientists for XR is now Scientists on Survival (SOS). For 7 years, we've brought together hundreds of scientists across all disciplines, united by one goal: Confronting the catastrophic climate & nature emergency. 1/4🧵 scientistsonsurvival.org
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Combining science and activism.... does it damage public trust? Or could it be the only thing powerful enough to combat the disinformation and passivity that is holding back urgent action on existential threats such the Climate Emergency? More from us in @nature.com today: rdcu.be/fzcmS
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
As someone in this picture I find it a little odd that @natureportfolio.nature.com chose this image to illustrate the point. We were very careful when choosing a slogan for our signs that it be scientificly defenceable. "Science says New Oil & Gas = Death" is a plain statement of fact 🧵
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 01/07/2026
NEW BLOG FOR YOU Google's energy consumption numbers in their new climate report are mind-blowing. 2 years ago they flipped from linear to exponential growth, and their climate impact is blowing out, too. A WILD testament to the obscene bloat and waste of GenAI: ketanjoshi.co/2026/07/01/g...
a chart showing google's rising energy consumption - huge, and rising faster than ever beforea chart showing google's rising energy consumption - huge, and rising faster than ever beforea chart showing google's rising energy consumption - huge, and rising faster than ever beforeGoogle's total energy consumption more than new zealand
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Leads on paid work are especially appreciated at the moment 🙏 Open to opportunities outside my climate communication & campaigning comfort zones... with a strong preference for roles that can use my scientist skills to make things slighlty-less-on-fire. www.abiperrin.com/p/finding-wo...
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Finding work in a world on fire - DR ABI PERRIN
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Activists disrupted the Exeter Climate Forum conference, protesting an event sponsor whose clients include fossil fuel companies by @abiperrin.bsky.social
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Why are climate activists protesting a climate conference?
Activists disrupted the Exeter Climate Forum conference, protesting an event sponsor whose clients include fossil fuel companies. 
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Annie Mitchell 💙💚🌈 @annieingarden.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
“…there are so many ways our institutions and systems constrain, delay, complicate and stifle that action. Whilst opinion about the protest’s tactics was divided, I didn’t hear much to defend the conference’s choice of sponsor.” www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Why are climate activists protesting a climate conference?
Activists disrupted the Exeter Climate Forum conference, protesting an event sponsor whose clients include fossil fuel companies.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The opening of a climate conference I'm attending was disrupted by protests. Read why via @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Why are climate activists protesting a climate conference?
Activists disrupted the Exeter Climate Forum conference, protesting an event sponsor whose clients include fossil fuel companies.
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The Royal Household has shared new documents on their finances, but the new information does little to confront concerns about the wealth by @abiperrin.bsky.social
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What did we learn from the ‘historic’ release of Royal Household financial information?
The Royal Household has shared new documents on their finances, but the new information does little to confront concerns about the wealth.
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
With extreme weather and war wreaking havoc on football in communities around the world, the sport's entanglement with fossil fuels further endangers the game itself by @abiperrin.bsky.social
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Why major polluters need kicking out of football 
With extreme weather and war wreaking havoc on football, the sport's entanglement with fossil fuels further endangers the game itself.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
My latest piece for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social is about: 🔥💰 How elite men’s football is co-opted by fossil fuel interests ⚽🌱 How the sport can evolve beyond this, benefitting us all www.thecanary.co/sports/2026/06/25/why-major-polluters-need-kicking-out-of-football/
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Why major polluters need kicking out of football
With extreme weather and war wreaking havoc on football, the sport's entanglement with fossil fuels further endangers the game itself.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Our world is on fire, yet big banks like JP Morgan Chase, Barclays and HSBC are *still* backing fossil fuels. If this makes you want to find a better bank, head to bank.green @bankgreen.bsky.social
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Campaign against Climate Change @campaigncc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
"We are most effective when we work together" Our event in Manchester on 27 June aims to bring concerns about climate, jobs and unethical AI uses together. It would be great if you could share on here, and with your campaign networks 🙏 actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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AI Conference
Conference co-hosted by Campaign against Climate Change and the Greater Manchester Climate Justice Coalition, part of the trade union year of climate action. There will be three sessions: The uses...
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This post is for you if you: ⁉️ Question the use of AI tools in your work and wider life 🫤 Find it hard to respond to pro-AI chat 🚧 Want to challenge AI-related harm and its continuation 👾 Feel like a bit of an alien amidst AI hype 🐹 Are intrigued by the haunted rodent 👉 www.abiperrin.com/p/ai
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Feeling AI-lienated …. and what we can do about it - DR ABI PERRIN
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
True to all stereotypes, I'm here to ruin the heatwave. But, more seriously, this heat is a taste of much worse to come... but together we have a choice about how fast, how bad and how unjust we allow this to continue.
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Punishment of protest has become excessive and repressive, new report says Repression of peaceful protest – whether through policing, new laws, trends in the courts, or the use of imprisonment – has become “routine” in the UK. www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Punishment of protest has become excessive and repressive, new report says
A new report examines how the repression of peaceful protest has become "routine" in the UK.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
As the repression of peaceful protest becomes excessive and routine in the UK, it has never been more important to: 1. know our rights 2. defend them 3. put them to good use. More from me here 👇
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
As Prince William prepares to sell one-fifth of the Duchy of Cornwall, how do the Royals’ claims of pursuing social and environmental good measure up? by @abiperrin.bsky.social
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For the Royals to have a ‘positive impact on the world’, it’ll take more than selling some land
As Prince William prepares to sell one-fifth of the Duchy of Cornwall, how do the Royals’ claims of pursuing social and environmental good measure up?
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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Politicians and public attend Climate Emergency Briefing in York Chris Packham: ‘You must listen to the science. Because if you don’t, then things go wrong and lives are lost.’ @nebriefing.bsky.social @abiperrin.bsky.social @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social climatewithbrian.com/2026/05/10/p...
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Politicians and public attend Climate Emergency Briefing in York
Credit Sophia Chen Chris Packham: ‘You must listen to the science. Because if you don’t, then things go wrong and lives are lost.’ A dynamic and purposeful viewing of the National Emergency Briefin…
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Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · 08/05/2026
The People’s Emergency Briefing: essential viewing A 50-minute film brings home the immediacy of the need to address the climate crisis and how it is already impacting on our daily lives By Su O'Brien
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The People’s Emergency Briefing: essential viewing
A 50-minute film brings home the immediacy of the need to address the climate crisis and how it is already impacting on our daily lives
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#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🚨 NEW LEGAL CAMPAIGN 1️⃣ UK Carbon Budgets must follow science & international law 2️⃣ Crowdfunder 👉 www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... Please help #CarbonReckoning to build team of expert lawyers 3️⃣ Read more🧵 below @kevinclimate.bsky.social @abiperrin.bsky.social @sabincenter.bsky.social
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Communities across the UK are living with climate chaos, but these issues have largely been absent from this year's local election campaigns by @abiperrin.bsky.social
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Local communities are living the consequences of political failure on climate and the environment – but will it show at the ballot box?
Communities across the UK are living with climate chaos, but these issues have largely been absent from this year's local election campaigns.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
After writing this I'm left wondering who Drax's board are more afraid of? Is it the activists who have disrupted previous AGMs... or the incoming visitors from the USA who have once again travelled here to hold them accountable for the impacts of their pellet mills on frontline communities?
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
“If Drax has nothing to hide, why not face us directly?” The story of UK's largest carbon emitter's latest attempts to avoid accountability... and to silence the inconvenient activists standing in their way. My second piece for the @thecanaryuk.bsky.social: www.thecanary.co/global/world...
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Drax board avoid their own AGM, accused of greenwashing & environmental racism
At their past three AGMs, protestors have interrupted opening speeches. This year, it was announced the board would not attend in person.
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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Is it a sensible use of state resources to be prosecuting activists for... releasing a lobster? Sorry you had to go through this @smartyfish.bsky.social!
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Marine biologist shares why she returned a restaurant crustacean to the sea
Emma Smart was sentenced for criminal damage, after releasing a lobster from a seafood restaurant. She tells the Canary what motivated her
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
My first foray into journalism is an 'educational lobster' tale. 🦞 It's about animal welfare but also about the priorities of the criminal justice system in an increasingly unstable world.
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀! Want to host a People's Emergency Briefing screening and discussion... but don't know where to start? 📣 New! Tailored screening guide: www.abiperrin.com/peb-screenin... 💬 Join scientists to discuss it on Monday (20th April 7-8pm): us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
⚠️ Scientific institutions’ responses to the Emergency have been slow and limited 🌱 But they *could* evolve rapidly, and accelerate action across society 👇 My essay on how, coinciding with its publication in @greenlabguy.bsky.social's book www.abiperrin.com/p/changing-mindsets-not-just-lightbulbs
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Changing mindsets, not just lightbulbs - DR ABI PERRIN
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
People's Emergency Briefings screenings are coming to #York 📍York screenings are listed via york.earth/peb, updated as screenings are confirmed. ⁉️ Contact me via yorkcliconnect@proton.me if you are organising a screening and/or want connecting to others doing the same.
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People's Emergency Briefing - York Climate Connect
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
My takeaways from this event: ❌ Prominent science leaders and institutions still lack urgency and courage in confronting the Emergencies of our times ✨ There's appetite for change - let's work together to make it loud, brave and effective More at: www.abiperrin.com/p/scientific-institutions-RS
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
If you care about the social responsibility of scientists, don’t miss this mid-March talk at the @royalsociety.org Jeff Waage, @abiperrin.bsky.social & @charliejgardner.bsky.social are courageous colleagues who lead by example. You’ll want to hear what they have to say!
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All Our Yesterdays @allouryesterdays.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
“An air of hopefulness and conviction that now feels enviable” – Dr Abi Perrin on the C02 Newsletter Vol . 1, no.2 BRILLIANT commentary from @abiperrin.bsky.social 1/n allouryesterdays.info/2026/01/28/a...
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Cover of CO2 Newsletter Vol. 1, no. 2
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All Our Yesterdays @allouryesterdays.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Interview with @abiperrin.bsky.social : “academia isn’t responding robustly to a world that’s literally and metaphorically on fire” allouryesterdays.info/2026/01/08/i...
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Interview with Abi Perrin: "academia isn’t responding robustly to a world that’s literally and metaphorically on fire" - All Our Yesterdays
Dr Abi Perrin, who was one of the presenters at November’s National Emergency Briefing kindly did an email interview. Her website is here. This post is especially worth your time. She is on Bluesky as...
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Following my work with the National Emergency Briefing, I've been reflecting on climate and nature science communication and the approaches I have found most impactful. www.abiperrin.com/p/communicat...
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Communicating Science with Impact - DR ABI PERRIN
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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Some reflections on a challenging year in climate communication and freelancing: www.abiperrin.com/p/2025
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2025: Stories & Strains - DR ABI PERRIN
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Today’s book recommendations for Christmas presents #books #reading
'A true gem.' Helen Mort
Seaglass
Essays, Moments and Reflections
KATHRYN TANN
LIMITED EDITION PROOF
Fien
Veldman
HARD COPY
Translated by Hester Velmans
YOU BETTER BE
LIGHTNING
ANDREA GIBSON
SCIENTISTS ON SURVIVAL
PERSONAL STORIES OF CLIMATE ACTION
Scientists for XR
Foreword by CHRIS PACKHAM
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