Michael Lomotey
@michaellomotey.bsky.social
Doctoral Researcher, analysing antiblackness in climate and ecology. See chapter:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003465973-14/antiblackness-flood-risk-hull-michael-lomotey
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003465973-14/antiblackness-flood-risk-hull-michael-lomotey
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The National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social in Westminster today is a call to action for politicians.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social in Westminster today is a call to action for politicians.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
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9/ #Sudan is regarded as one of the countries in the world most vulnerable to climate change.
The rapidly changing #climate is causing worsening desertification across much of the region.
The rapidly changing #climate is causing worsening desertification across much of the region.
Sudan: One of 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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"What makes Sudan's crisis even more alarming is its invisibility. The world is not watching closely enough"
The Sudanese civil war is creating the world's worst humanitarian disaster with 12 million people now displaced
This 🧵traces the deep connections b/w this conflict & the #ClimateCrisis 1/n
The Sudanese civil war is creating the world's worst humanitarian disaster with 12 million people now displaced
This 🧵traces the deep connections b/w this conflict & the #ClimateCrisis 1/n
"The cost of silence in Sudan’s civil war is too high"
As Sudan’s brutal civil war rages on, more than 12 million people have been displaced — deepening an already devastating protection and humanitarian crisis. In this episode of The Humans in Human Righ...
www.ohchr.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
"What makes Sudan's crisis even more alarming is its invisibility. The world is not watching closely enough"
The Sudanese civil war is creating the world's worst humanitarian disaster with 12 million people now displaced
This 🧵traces the deep connections b/w this conflict & the #ClimateCrisis 1/n
The Sudanese civil war is creating the world's worst humanitarian disaster with 12 million people now displaced
This 🧵traces the deep connections b/w this conflict & the #ClimateCrisis 1/n
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EN | #COP30: #LaViaCampesina’s Manifesto – Land and Rights for Those Who Cool the Planet! https://viacampesina.org/en/2025/10/cop-30-la-via-campesinas-manifesto-land-and-rights-for-those-who-cool-the-planet
This manifesto is our roadmap at this decisive […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This manifesto is our roadmap at this decisive […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
EN | #COP30: #LaViaCampesina’s Manifesto – Land and Rights for Those Who Cool the Planet! https://viacampesina.org/en/2025/10/cop-30-la-via-campesinas-manifesto-land-and-rights-for-those-who-cool-the-planet
This manifesto is our roadmap at this decisive […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This manifesto is our roadmap at this decisive […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
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Mass protests Downing Street blocking the road #FreeSudan .
October 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Mass protests Downing Street blocking the road #FreeSudan .
@bbc-breaking-news.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy Downing Street now. Protest about the war in Sudan.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
@bbc-breaking-news.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy Downing Street now. Protest about the war in Sudan.
When the red red robins come bob bob bobbing along www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-... #HullKingstonRovers #HKR #treble #champions
Super League Grand Final: Hull KR 24-6 Wigan Warriors - Robins pull off treble
Hull KR become only the fifth team to win a Super League Grand Final as they put in a stunning performance to beat Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford and win a historic treble.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
When the red red robins come bob bob bobbing along www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-... #HullKingstonRovers #HKR #treble #champions
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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 🧵
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 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
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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...
Links in Bio
#jewsky
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...
Links in Bio
#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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October 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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...
Links in Bio
#jewsky
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...
Links in Bio
#jewsky
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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.
youtube.com/shorts/msU_I...
Shabbat Shalom
Links in Bio
#jewsky
This week @michaellomotey.bsky.social shares his journey — Jewish, Ghanaian, Black, Yorkshire, British — carried together in faith, family and hope.
youtube.com/shorts/msU_I...
Shabbat Shalom
Links in Bio
#jewsky
S2 E8 Clip 2 Shabbat as an environmental move
youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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.
youtube.com/shorts/msU_I...
Shabbat Shalom
Links in Bio
#jewsky
This week @michaellomotey.bsky.social shares his journey — Jewish, Ghanaian, Black, Yorkshire, British — carried together in faith, family and hope.
youtube.com/shorts/msU_I...
Shabbat Shalom
Links in Bio
#jewsky
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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 🧵
I'll summarize it quickly in this thread 🧵
September 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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 🧵
I'll summarize it quickly in this thread 🧵
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🙌 ✊ I’ll let @michaellomotey.bsky.social’s slides do the talking! 💥 (see ALT text)
September 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🙌 ✊ I’ll let @michaellomotey.bsky.social’s slides do the talking! 💥 (see ALT text)
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
September 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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-...
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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...
August 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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...
Early doors but possible #noctilucent clouds about tonight. Keep your eyes peeled.
July 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Early doors but possible #noctilucent clouds about tonight. Keep your eyes peeled.
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!
act.gp/3HrhdRu
act.gp/3HrhdRu
Global Plastic Treaty
act.gp
June 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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!
act.gp/3HrhdRu
act.gp/3HrhdRu
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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 🧵
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 🧵
June 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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 🧵
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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#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!
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!
May 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#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!
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!
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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
May 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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
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
May 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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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Starmer's Britain.
Not even subtle.
Not even subtle.
May 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Starmer's Britain.
Not even subtle.
Not even subtle.
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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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May 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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