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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 1m

We could do so much more to protect nature if we recognised that this is an emergency, and mobilised on a wartime scale 👇

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 8h

Experts warn of food shortages and civil unrest. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.

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

Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? 👇
www.nebriefing.org

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

Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 2m

The Government may be blocking a report on the threats to our nation from nature collapse, but the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis is going ahead.

Has your MP confirmed yet?
www.nebriefing.org

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 4m

We could go so much faster if we just recognised that this is an emergency, and mobilised on a wartime scale.

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 8h

Experts warn of food shortages and civil unrest. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.

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

Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? 👇
www.nebriefing.org

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 1h

We have an option to expand capacity at the National Emergency Briefing from 850 to 1,500.

It would be fantastic for even more influential people to hear from our top line-up and be part of a positive tipping point.

Know someone who should be there?
Please get in touch on [email protected].

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 8h

Experts warn of food shortages and civil unrest. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.

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

Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? 👇
www.nebriefing.org

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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Sarah Finch @sarahfinch.bsky.social · 1d

UK MPs “overwhelmingly overestimate the time period humanity has left to bend the temperature curve”, according to new research published this week.

Is your MP one of these? They need to attend the National Emergency Briefing on 27 November

Go to: www.nebriefing.org to send them an invitation

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 8h

Experts warn of food shortages and civil unrest. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.

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

Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? 👇
www.nebriefing.org

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 · 2d

We're grateful to Lord Deben for his endorsement of the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis.

Lord Deben was first elected as a Conservative MP in 1970. He chaired the UK expert adviser on climate from 2012 - 2023.

Is your MP attending on 27th Nov? www.nebriefing.org

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 2d

Lord Deben is arguably the UK politician with the most comprehensive understanding of the threats posed by global heating.

When someone with his experience says every policymaker should attend the National Emergency Briefing, it’s time to listen👇

National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 2d

We're grateful to Lord Deben for his endorsement of the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis.

Lord Deben was first elected as a Conservative MP in 1970. He chaired the UK expert adviser on climate from 2012 - 2023.

Is your MP attending on 27th Nov? www.nebriefing.org

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

The public have a right to know. That's why we're staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis - which will cover the same issues as this blocked report.

Please urge your MP to attend with our postcode checker:
www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine if a doctor hid the news that you had cancer because they didn’t want to upset you, wasting valuable treatment time…

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

The public have a right to know. That's why we're staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis - which will cover the same issues as this blocked report.

Please urge your MP to attend with our postcode checker:
www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

The National Emergency Briefing on the grave threats posed by the #climate and #nature crisis, on the other hand, will still be going ahead next month. Also setting out how emergency action on a wartime scale can take us to a better place.

Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

The National Emergency Briefing on the grave threats posed by the #climate and #nature crisis, on the other hand, will still be going ahead next month. Also setting out how emergency action on a wartime scale can take us to a better place.

Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

The National Emergency Briefing on the grave threats posed by the #climate and #nature crisis, on the other hand, will still be going ahead next month. Our 8 experts include Lt General Richard Nugee on national security.

Enter postcode to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

The National Emergency Briefing on the grave threats posed by the #climate and #nature crisis, on the other hand, will still be going ahead next month, with experts including Lt General Richard Nugee on national security.

Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

The National Emergency Briefing on the grave threats posed by the #climate and #nature crisis, on the other hand, will still be going ahead next month. Also setting out how emergency action on a wartime scale can take us to a better place.

Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 3d

Please check if your MP is attending the National Emergency Briefing on the threats posed by the #climate and #nature, alongside positive solutions.

Just enter your postcode: www.nebriefing.org, and if not, please ask them to.

We can rise to the challenge, but only if we face it.
#TimeToStepUp

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

UK intelligence chiefs warn that the climate & nature crisis poses a severe threat to UK national security.

Food shortages and economic turmoil around the corner.

That’s why national security is central to the National Emergency Briefing, 27 Nov.
👉 nebriefing.org
Forewarned is forearmed

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK intelligence chiefs due to warn

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

www.theguardian.com

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

MPs have to be across everything, so it's not surprising that this survey finds that many don't realise how urgent climate action really is.

That's why top experts are coming together to brief politicians and other influential people.

Is your MP going to the National Emergency Briefing?👇

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 5d

A lot of it comes from efficiency savings from electrification (60% is lost in heat burning oil/gas), and from insulating homes. But it's a good point. Companies still get 84% tax relief for investing in oil and gas in the North Sea - and nothing for renewables...!
www.spglobal.com/commodity-in...

www.spglobal.com

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Prof William Ripple @williamripple.bsky.social · 6d

This is key for planetary and personal health: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds

Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countries

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 6d

Far too few people know this 👆

Another reason for the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis, briefing politicians & influential people on the hard facts but also on positive actions - filmed for communicating to the public.
www.nebriefing.org

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. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November.

www.nebriefing.org

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 6d

The UK Gov’s expert advisers have shown that investing to transiton from expensive gas to clean energy will save the UK nearly £40 billion every year!

Most people can’t afford the up-front investment, but the UK absolutely can.

Tackling climate change isn’t just about protecting people.

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 7d

Is your MP attending the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate and #nature crisis in Westminster Central Hall Nov 27th?

Enter your postcode to find out: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp

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