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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · 3d

🥼📣 If you are a #scientist and want MPs to attend this vital Emergency briefing, please sign our open letter.

Not received this via academic channels? Email [email protected] with subject line "Send letter" for details.

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 3d

MPs have not been briefed on the interconnected climate & nature crisis, and the threat of food shortages, NHS collapse and civil unrest.

If you think they should be, so Government can protect the public, please ask them to come to the National Emergency Briefing - enter postcode 👇

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

www.nebriefing.org

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 3d

MPs have not been briefed on the interconnected climate & nature crisis, and the threat of food shortages, NHS collapse and civil unrest.

If you think they should be, so Government can protect the public, please ask them to come to the National Emergency Briefing - enter postcode 👇

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

www.nebriefing.org

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

Do you think your MP should be briefed on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature?  Please check if they’re coming on 27 Nov👉 www.nebriefing.org

They’ll hear the evidence that genuine emergency action will make ordinary people much better off.
#TimeToStepUp #NEB

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

www.nebriefing.org

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Now Then magazine @nowthenmag.bsky.social · 16d

"I've increasingly embraced an identity as both a scientist and an activist"

At the @granthamcsf.bsky.social's Sustainability Summit, scholars and scientists explored what roles art and activism have to play in furthering serious action on climate breakdown 🪧

@sheffielduni.bsky.social

"There is no neutral path anymore": How can scientists take action and tell stories to avert climate collapse?

An afternoon at the University of Sheffield’s Sustainability Symposium saw discussion on the roles of art and activism in furthering serious action on climate breakdown.

nowthenmagazine.com

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 27d

On 27th Nov we have a shot at creating a positive societal tipping point towards genuine emergency action on the #climate #nature crisis—action which will make us better off.

Maximising MPs attendance is key. Please enter your postcode to see if your MP has confirmed yet.
www.nebriefing.org

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Sep 12

I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing on the climate & nature crisis, which brings the latest science from leading experts straight to the people in power. I’d like to see one in every country, & the organizers are open to sharing the model. More info: 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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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · Sep 9

👇The briefing we need as-many-as-possible of our MPs and influential figures in society to receive.

⚠️ Visit www.nebriefing.org and ask your MP to get to grips with the Emergency we all need to confront together.

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · Sep 9

The age of warnings is over.
The climate and nature crisis is already here, threatening our food, health and national security.
On 27 Nov, top UK experts deliver the official briefing our leaders urgently need. Make sure your MP attends❗️

#TimeToStepUp
www.nebriefing.org

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · Sep 9

The age of warnings is over.
The climate and nature crisis is already here, threatening our food, health and national security.
On 27 Nov, top UK experts deliver the official briefing our leaders urgently need. Make sure your MP attends❗️

#TimeToStepUp
www.nebriefing.org

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

Pleased to announce that @tristramwyatt.bsky.social & I have a new article out in @uk.theconversation.com, based on work with colleagues from @scientistsforxr.earth

We outline "How scientists can contribute to social movements and climate action"

Here's a thread with some background & key points 🧵

How scientists can contribute to social movements and climate action

Collective action on climate is crucial. Scientists play an important role in driving change.

theconversation.com

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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · Aug 18

"It’s more important than ever that our professional bodies and institutions are emboldened by their membership to advocate for the public good that science brings, and the need to defend academic freedom, recognising that often means speaking truth to power."

How scientists can contribute to social movements and climate action

Collective action on climate is crucial. Scientists play an important role in driving change.

theconversation.com

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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · Aug 18

📣 New post and article on Scientists and Emergency Action 📣

🥼 On the many ways we can take action... and why we're powerful when we do: abiperrin.com/p/scientists...

💬 On how we can support the movements that drive transformation, via @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/how-scientis...

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Michael O'Mara Books @omarabooks.bsky.social · Aug 11

To celebrate 40 years of indie publishing, we asked the O'Mara family to tell us their favourite MOM book that has been published over the years 🥳

From our list, Managing Director Lesley O'Mara chose her favourite title as #ScientistsOnSurvival.

buff.ly/TMsDRce

#BookSky @scientistsforxr.earth

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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · Aug 2

A liveable & sustainable future for all is currently at risk. Scientists can act in ways commensurate with research evidence. On a spectrum from indirect to direct @abiperrin.bsky.social‬ et al. outline actions that scientists can take to catalyze change re climate & nature doi.org/10.1038/s441...

Title, authors’ names, and abstract from a perspective article about actions scientists can take to support social movements focused on today’s serious climate and environmental issues

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · Aug 3

The audio book version of "Scientists on Survival" is now available. It's produced by @bolindaoriginals.bsky.social and you can get a preview including the foward by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social as well as introductory chapters by @abiperrin.bsky.social & @stucap.bsky.social

youtu.be/Sc5yQoigxS4

Scientists on Survival: Personal Stories of… by Scientists for Extinction… · Audiobook preview

YouTube video by Google Play Books

youtu.be

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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · Jul 31

🥼 In an escalating climate and nature emergency there are *so* many ways that scientists use our skills and influence positively.

Want to know more? Check out Charlie's thread, and our brand new paper: www.nature.com/articles/s44168-025-00268-9

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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · Jul 23

Top climate books of 2025 so far

'Scientists On Survival' bg @abiperrin.bsky.social

climatewithbrian.com/2025/03/16/r...

Review of ‘Scientists On Survival’

Scientists On Survival- a collection of essays, articles and thoughts from Scientists for XR- is the rare beast. A climate book written by experts which isn’t about science, but which is a story ab…

climatewithbrian.com

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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social · May 27

Earlier this month ~200 scientists gathered to #BringScienceToPolitics.

Hear why @chrisgpackham.bsky.social joined us.

Part of the "increasing number of scientists realising that the job isn't done once the paper is published"? Follow us and help push for the evidence-informed policy we all need.

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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · May 13

UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament

Net Zero matters a great deal

@smartyfish.bsky.social
@scientistsforxr.earth
@abiperrin.bsky.social
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk

yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...

UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament

Chris Packham joins over 150 British experts rallying in London to demand urgent, science-based climate policy

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · May 10

Thank you so much for your leadership in this role Caroline. Meeting you and the Islington Greens when I lived in London was a really important piece of informing and inspiring the work I'm doing now. 💚

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Dr Abi Perrin @abiperrin.bsky.social · May 10

Like these science puns? Join us!
Dislike these puns? Join us (then we can negotiate on the puns)!

Whatever your sense of humour, NOW is the time for scientists to speak up and work together - for Climate, Nature and our Survival.

Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social · May 10

Want to hear a joke about sodium?
Na.

Want to join over 150 Scientists at Parliament, urging that govt policy be informed by science?
Yes?

ℹ️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025
🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25

#ScientistsOnSurvival
#ActOnFacts

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · May 9

In advance of the BRING SCIENCE TO POLITICS non-disruptive demo and engagement next Tuesday in Parliament Square, I thought it might be a good time to reissue my 2021 open letter to climate scientists

@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @abiperrin.bsky.social

billmcguire.substack.com/p/an-open-le...

An open letter to all climate scientists

Time to tell it like it is

billmcguire.substack.com

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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social · May 2

Sir David King- former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK govt- will be joining us on 13 May to BRING SCIENCE TO POLITICS

We need informed action on the Climate & Nature Emergency: Join over 130 scientists (& growing!)

⁉️ Info: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025
🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25

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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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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social · Apr 30

How do astronomers organise a rally at parliament?
They planet

🥼 JOIN US 🥼
Tue May 13
Parliament Square

⁉️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025
🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25

@daraobriain.bsky.social
@hannahritchie.bsky.social
@davegoulson.bsky.social
@kevinclimate.bsky.social

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Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social · Apr 28

🥼 LET'S BRING SCIENCE TO POLITICS 🥼

Join over 100 scientists at Parliament, urging that policy be informed by science.

Whether its nature, climate, food & farming, housing & infrastructure, education policy or beyond... we desperately need our government to be informed by, and to act on, science!

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