Reposted by SophieAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 02/09/2026Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers aje.news/6mdcq5 06823
Reposted by SophieScientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Just Stop Oil made a comeback this afternoon, blocking the road outside Parliament for several hours. JSO are acting on the science that shows new oil and gas means more fires, more floods and more deaths.... Will the UK government do the same? #StopRosebank #JustStopOil 28945
Sophie @rewildus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026There's not a lot more important we can ask our MPs to focus on than what they can actively do to slow the climate crisis. 0114
Reposted by SophieScientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 17/08/20267/ Our members travelled from around the country to share the same message with the government. Each was motivated not just by their knowledge, but also by their own experiences of this year’s extremes. Here are four of them, in their own words: 1286
Reposted by SophieScientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 17/08/20266/ Last week, 50 leading #climate scientists wrote to the Energy Secretary urging them not to add fuel to the fires by allowing oil companies to expand their operations in the North Sea. As they wrote, “burning more fossil fuels will accelerate already-severe and escalating threats to life”thecanary.coClimate scientists issue urgent warning to UK government on new oil and gas drillingTop UK climate scientists have written to the new energy secretary, urging her to protect lives and livelihoods above polluters’ profits. 13815
Reposted by SophieScientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 17/08/20265/ There’s just been an emergency COBRA meeting & a nationwide phone alert Urgent climate action has never been more obvious Yet, astonishingly, @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social & @andyburnham.bsky.social are considering allowing further oil & gas production by opening up Rosebank & Jackdaw fields!heraldscotland.comEmissions from Rosebank and Jackdaw could wipe out the population of InvernessThe emissions from the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields could cause enough heat deaths to wipe out the population of Inverness, a new analysis has found 13813
Reposted by SophieScientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 17/08/20264/ Like most people, we have been horrified by the events of this summer. We’ve had 5 heatwaves, we’re deep in drought, and landscapes are burning as never before. People are dying, crops are failing, and nature is suffering Many of us have seen places we love destroyed. 13511
Reposted by SophieScientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 17/08/20262/ 10 scientists sprayed the building with water to say that we should be fighting the fires not fuelling them The police decided not to carry out any arrests. 14311
Reposted by SophieScientists on Survival @scientistsonsurviv.bsky.social · 17/08/20261/ 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🧵... 213981
Sophie @rewildus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026We are evolving to include more scientists who are deeply troubled by inaction on the climate and biodiversity crises. Join us. 010
Reposted by SophieAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 13/08/2026Lawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.aljazeera.comMedia groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media postsLawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts. 1315246
Reposted by SophieDr. Kenneth A. Gould @enviroprof.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Every so often it is worth reiterating that there is zero possibility of solving the climate crisis, let alone the larger ecological crisis, within the current structure of the global political economy. 0299
Reposted by SophieJosie Glausiusz @josiegz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Nurses are collapsing during shifts amid “inhumane and impossible” conditions caused by extreme heat, their union has warned. “Our ward doesn’t have air conditioning, and so we’re all really struggling," said one nurse in a critical care unit. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comNurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warnsRCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis 01718
Reposted by SophiePeter Brannen @peterbrannen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026A quote I always return to is from University of Chicago geoscientist David Archer: “I have a feeling that by the time we get close to 2°C we’ll think it’s pretty insane we ever thought that that was a target to shoot for.” 215571
Reposted by SophieDr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 13/08/2026“Until there’s a clear plan to protect everyone from the extreme heat, it’s up to us to keep our colleagues & community safe by removing ourselves from unsafe workplaces. ...we’re supporting the bus drivers voting to strike when it’s too hot to work... join your union & join the Heat Strike"morningstaronline.co.ukPM rejects unions and climate activists' calls to set maximum workplace temperaturePRIME Minister Andy Burnham rejected calls to set a maximum workplace temperature by a coalition of unions and climate activists today, as the Met Office predicted this summer will become Britain’s wa... 513549
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 12/08/20263/ COBR deals with the immediate. What comes next needs sustained funding - insulating homes, cool spaces, food systems for a hotter Britain, electrification, ... Strong carbon budgets drive strong climate action, and bring funding 👉 www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... bsky.app/profile/dran... 178
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 12/08/20261/ "Grown-ups heeded not the science they were told." PM chairs emergency COBR. Wildfires in the New Forest. Drought. 33°C today, 38°C tomorrow — our 5th heatwave this summer. 🧵Thread on Heeding the science Please donate to legal action now👉https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-reckoning/ 22116
Reposted by SophieCampaign against Climate Change @campaigncc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Instead, the government have approved 100,000 extra flights a year at Gatwick and want another 276,000 flights/year at Heathrow 🔥 Consultation open until 1st September on whether to designate Heathrow third runway "Critical National Growth Infrastructure" (blocking future challenges) Please share!campaigncc.orgTake action: Heathrow third runway consultation, deadline 1st September | Campaign against Climate ChangeImage Why this is important 01418
Reposted by SophieThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 11/08/2026Britain is burning through its fifth heatwave of the summer. And the government is considering drilling for MORE oil and gas. Rosebank and Jackdaw must be stopped. 9393161
Reposted by SophieSoren Larsen (SEGL) @sorenlarsen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026US Stand Up for Science movement expands to Europe "There will likely be “spillover” to Europe from what the Trump administration is attempting in the US, said Colette Delawalla, chief executive of Stand Up for Science..European scientists need to prepare now for similar assaults."sciencebusiness.netUS Stand Up for Science movement expands to EuropeA grassroots movement by scientists in the US pushing back against threats to academic freedom is setting up a Swiss outpost to take the movement global. 22715
Reposted by SophieDr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026More detail here: scientistsonsurvival.org/blog/science... @stucap.bsky.social @charliejgardner.bsky.social @yungenchee.bsky.social @thierryaaron.bsky.social @profbillmcguire.bsky.social @tristramwyatt.bsky.social @jmbecologist.bsky.socialscientistsonsurvival.orgOn science, activism & public trust — Scientists on Survival - SoSAbi Perrin, Charlie Gardner & Stuart Capstick Public trust in science is essential to ensure public health and safety, sustainable behaviour changes and support for evidence-based polici... 0135
Reposted by SophieDr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Combining 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 26333
Reposted by SophieAdmirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell was born #OTD in 1943. She discovered the first radio pulsars in 1967. The #Nobel Prize in #Physics for their discovery went to to her thesis supervisor Antony Hewish & to astronomer Martin Ryle. #WomenInSTEM #astrophysics #MatildaEffect 321148346
Reposted by SophieDignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · 17/07/2026In 2019 James said goodbye to his mum, who travelled alone for an assisted death abroad. He wasn't allowed to go with her. She was terminally ill and in agonising pain. This is not the mark of a compassionate society. MPs must listen to people like James - and back the assisted dying bill. 22814
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 17/07/20261/7 After @georgemonbiot.bsky.social exposed deep flaws in carbon capture &storage—and the extraordinary sums this Govt is committing to it—CCS industry lobbyists and pro-CCS scientists responded. @sioldridge.bsky.social &I answer them here www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧵theguardian.comCarbon capture is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion | LettersLetters: The predicted £264bn cost by 2050 could be even higher, plus renewables avoid a far higher total of emissions than can be captured, writes Andrew Boswell, while Simon Oldridge calls out veste... 8223155
Reposted by SophieDaisy Dunne @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org · 26/06/2026Over the past few years, I've been struck by Colombia's leadership on fossil fuels, including its hosting of the first-ever FF summit in April Now, Colombia’s gov has been defeated by a hard-right Trump ally pledging to “frack to the max” I examine what it means www.carbonbrief.org/qa-what-chan...carbonbrief.orgQ&A: What change of power in Colombia could mean for world’s fossil-fuel transition - Carbon BriefCarbon Brief examines what Gustavo Petro's election loss could mean for Colombia’s stance on fossil fuels and the energy transition. 196
Reposted by SophieCovering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 26/06/2026“This summer shows that at 1.4 degrees Celsius of global warming, extreme heat is already reaching the limits of our societies’ ability to cope,” the scientists wrote. edition.cnn.com/2026/06/26/c...edition.cnn.comEurope’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why | CNNThe extreme June heat that’s baked Europe this week wouldn’t have happened just 50 years ago, according to a new analysis, which says the human-driven climate crisis is ‘unequivocally to blame’ 02915
Reposted by SophieWoodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 26/06/2026#TreeBumblebees are one of the UK's newest #Bumblebees. First recorded in southern England in 2001, it quickly reached Scotland a few years later. Naturally a woodland edge species, they are highly adaptable and can nest in bird boxes, roof spaces, sheds and cavities around homes and gardens. 182
Reposted by SophieRobin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 26/06/2026For Tom - who is five #shark #sea #marinelife #poetry Next week I will be at Manchester Central Library on Monday , Mold library on Tuesday and Llandarf Cathedral on Wednesday 4407
Sophie @rewildus.bsky.social · 26/06/2026I just signed Foxglove's petition to Andy Burnham: if you become our next PM, get Palantir out of our NHS. A secretive US spy tech firm with deep Trump ties has no business holding our health data. Add your name: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/an...foxglove.org.ukSign the petition to Andy Burnham: If you become our next Prime Minister, please get Palantir out of our NHS.ADD YOUR NAME NOW! 000
Reposted by SophieBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 19/06/2026Europe, here we come, again! The National Rejoin March is happening on Saturday 20 June | Yvonne Wanckenortheastbylines.co.ukEurope, here we come, again!The National Rejoin March is happening on Saturday 20 June 119588
Reposted by SophieHugh Pumphrey @hughpumphrey.bsky.social · 19/06/2026This from @lizzicollinge.bsky.social on why the govt should abandon X. An obvious point which is made far too rarely. 092
Sophie @rewildus.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Google is requiring all Android developers to register centrally, pay a fee, and submit government ID. Apps from unregistered developers will be silently blocked. over 67 organizations oppose this. @keepandroidopen.bsky.social keepandroidopen.orgkeepandroidopen.orgKeep Android OpenYour phone is about to stop being yours. In September 2026, Google will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with them. 000
Reposted by SophieStop Fossil Subsidies @stopfossilsubs.bsky.social · 12/03/2026It was announced at COP30 last year. Only selected countries will be invited, including COFFIS countries @energy.iisd.org There are three pillars guiding the discussions: 1️⃣Overcoming economic dependence 2️⃣Transforming supply and demand 3️⃣Advancing intl cooperation and climate diplomacy 133
Reposted by SophieDie Interessierte @interessierte.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Scientists on Survival: Personal Stories of Climate Action Heute habe ich in diesem Buch das Kapitel "How I found my courage" gelesen. In diesem Kapitel beschreibt der Wissenschaftler @thierryaaron.bsky.social den Tag, an dem er sich mit Kollegen an ein Regierungsgebäude geklebt hat. 1/x 🧵⬇️youtube.comPlan Z: From Lab Coats To HandcuffsYouTube video by Voice Media 1138
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🧵6️⃣ ❓ Why does this matter? A strong carbon budget drives: 🏠 Warmer homes, lower bills 💼 Green jobs in every constituency 🚌 Investment in public transport 🌿 Protection for nature and food security Get it right — everyone benefits. www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... bsky.app/profile/dran... 145
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🧵5️⃣ ❌ The UK government hasn't shown this budget aligns with the ICJ opinion ⌛ #CarbonReckoning believes it doesn't: it relies on out of date science 🔥 This may be the first time the landmark ICJ opinion is used in UK climate law. ⚖️ www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... @xrbrighton.bsky.socialcrowdjustice.comCarbon Reckoning: Holding the Government to Its Own Climate LawCarbon Reckoning are a science based group, committed to the strongest possible action to require the UK sets climate policy commensurate with the scale of the crisis we face. 144
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🧵4️⃣ 👩👩👧 Those obligations grew stronger in July 2025 when the ICJ advised states must show highest possible ambition to limit global heating to 1.5°C. www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... @sabincenter.bsky.social @amywestervelt.bsky.social @fionaharvey.bsky.social @helenahorton.bsky.social 143
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🧵3️⃣ 🗺️This budget reflects a world that no longer exists 📈 It uses scientific projections that emissions would fall from 2020 — but pollution is still rising 💪 The UK must set stronger ambition under its international obligations www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... @kevinclimate.bsky.socialcrowdjustice.comCarbon Reckoning: Holding the Government to Its Own Climate LawCarbon Reckoning are a science based group, committed to the strongest possible action to require the UK sets climate policy commensurate with the scale of the crisis we face. 165
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🧵2️⃣ 🧑🔬 This budget must reflect international law and science — right now it doesn't 🤔 Most people don't know that. We think it matters 📢 That's why we need your urgent support for our legal fund now👇 www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... @charliegardner.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social 176
Reposted by Sophie#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026 🧵1️⃣ 📝 Carbon budgets set UK policy direction for decades. Vital to get them right 📅28 June: parliament due to quietly pass a flawed one ➕ #CarbonReckoning is a new legal project urgently trying to stop that ➖ Please support us. 🧵👇 www.crowdjustice.com/case/carbon-... @georgemonbiot.bsky.socialcrowdjustice.comCarbon Reckoning: Holding the Government to Its Own Climate LawCarbon Reckoning are a science based group, committed to the strongest possible action to require the UK sets climate policy commensurate with the scale of the crisis we face. 62626
Reposted by SophieCAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · 04/05/2026New from @dialogueearth.bsky.social: how today’s wave of authoritarianism is supercharging the climate crisis – from attacking climate science and activists to locking in fossil fuel dependence and hollowing out the institutions we need for a just transition.buff.lyAuthoritarianism is supercharging the climate crisisSuch politics delay climate action by attacking the science, civic space and human rights that make climate action possible 046
Reposted by SophieDr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 04/05/2026As a GP, I am not allowed to receive a pen or post-it note pad from a pharmaceutical company rep Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications This should also be banned Influence is being bought in Govt Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy 13536290
Reposted by SophiePaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Dear Labour supporters. If you want to put me off voting Green rather than Labour, the key is *not* to attack the Greens, but to ask yourself why I, a life-long Labour supporter, who has voted Labour at every GE since 1983 (my first), can't support Labour. Look at yourselves. Look at your party. 1241665381
Reposted by SophieStop Fossil Subsidies @stopfossilsubs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026❓What was decided in Santa Marta on fossil fuel subsidies? Let's have a look at the groundbreaking conference that took place in Colombia to discuss transitioning away from fossil fuels. ⤵️ Here are the co-host takeaways: static1.squarespace.com/static/68dc9... 122
Reposted by SophieDave Earley @earleyedition.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Disgusting. 11 verified videos show whole sections of the town of Taybeh being blown up simultaneously in controlled demolitions. This comparison of satellite images shows more than 400 buildings, including a mosque, have been levelled. 25235
Reposted by SophieAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 16/04/2026Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty aje.news/tlo8ki 107646
Reposted by SophieThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 16/04/2026⏰ Don't miss @GreenAnthonySlaughter on BBC Question Time tonight. 📺 BBC News Channel & iPlayer at 9pm 📺 BBC One at 10.40pm 59028
Reposted by SophieDr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 16/04/2026"the fraction of cultivated area characterized by a significant +ve trend in risk increases sharply if global warming exceeds 1.5 °C... Currently particularly affected areas are the main cultivation regions in the S. Urals & S. Siberia (spring wheat) & S. European Russia (winter wheat)"sciencedirect.comCritical increase in the occurrence of heat stress during reproductive growth in Russian wheat beyond 1.5 C global warmingExposure to a critical high temperature during the reproductive period can harm wheat development, entail yield losses and lead to yield instability. … 084