Scientists for Global Responsibility
@responsiblesci.bsky.social
UK membership organisation researching and campaigning on climate change and sustainability, military emissions, nuclear disarmament, AI and robotics, and more.
https://www.sgr.org.uk/
https://www.sgr.org.uk/
The climate crisis and inequality are intertwined, and while tech can help, it can also deepen divides.
Emily Ghosh explores what an equitable transition would look like in the age of polluter and cyber elites. 🧪
Emily Ghosh explores what an equitable transition would look like in the age of polluter and cyber elites. 🧪
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The climate crisis and inequality are intertwined, and while tech can help, it can also deepen divides.
Emily Ghosh explores what an equitable transition would look like in the age of polluter and cyber elites. 🧪
Emily Ghosh explores what an equitable transition would look like in the age of polluter and cyber elites. 🧪
The AI boom promises convenience, but at what cost?
Award-winning science communicator and author Dr Simon Clark argues that the energy and water demands of the requisite data centres are enormous, and that this poses great risks in a grid yet to fully decarbonise. 🧪 #AI
Award-winning science communicator and author Dr Simon Clark argues that the energy and water demands of the requisite data centres are enormous, and that this poses great risks in a grid yet to fully decarbonise. 🧪 #AI
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The AI boom promises convenience, but at what cost?
Award-winning science communicator and author Dr Simon Clark argues that the energy and water demands of the requisite data centres are enormous, and that this poses great risks in a grid yet to fully decarbonise. 🧪 #AI
Award-winning science communicator and author Dr Simon Clark argues that the energy and water demands of the requisite data centres are enormous, and that this poses great risks in a grid yet to fully decarbonise. 🧪 #AI
James Parr, founder and CEO of Trillium Technologies, makes the case that tech is never neutral, and that while AI can solve some of our greatest challenges, the notion of ‘AI for good’, left unchallenged, also risks harm. 🧪 #AI
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
James Parr, founder and CEO of Trillium Technologies, makes the case that tech is never neutral, and that while AI can solve some of our greatest challenges, the notion of ‘AI for good’, left unchallenged, also risks harm. 🧪 #AI
SGR’s Dr Stuart Parkinson sketches out three areas where the interests of the polluter and cyber elites overlap to undermine human security and prosperity: energy intensification, deregulation & militarisation.
Campaigners across climate, peace and human rights must unite to challenge them. 🧪
Campaigners across climate, peace and human rights must unite to challenge them. 🧪
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
SGR’s Dr Stuart Parkinson sketches out three areas where the interests of the polluter and cyber elites overlap to undermine human security and prosperity: energy intensification, deregulation & militarisation.
Campaigners across climate, peace and human rights must unite to challenge them. 🧪
Campaigners across climate, peace and human rights must unite to challenge them. 🧪
Our first speaker, Astrid Nilsson Lewis (Oxfam Sweden), makes the case that extreme wealth fuels climate breakdown, with polluter elites keeping us hooked on fossil fuels while the poorest pay the highest price.
Astrid argues that it’s up to governments to break this cycle. 🧪
Astrid argues that it’s up to governments to break this cycle. 🧪
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our first speaker, Astrid Nilsson Lewis (Oxfam Sweden), makes the case that extreme wealth fuels climate breakdown, with polluter elites keeping us hooked on fossil fuels while the poorest pay the highest price.
Astrid argues that it’s up to governments to break this cycle. 🧪
Astrid argues that it’s up to governments to break this cycle. 🧪
🚨Polluter and Cyber Elites - A lethal Alignment?
This year's conference explores where the interests of the far right tech bros and major polluters coincide - and what we can do to challenge them!
Join us on Wednesday 15th October, 16:00 - 18:00 BST
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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This year's conference explores where the interests of the far right tech bros and major polluters coincide - and what we can do to challenge them!
Join us on Wednesday 15th October, 16:00 - 18:00 BST
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🚨Polluter and Cyber Elites - A lethal Alignment?
This year's conference explores where the interests of the far right tech bros and major polluters coincide - and what we can do to challenge them!
Join us on Wednesday 15th October, 16:00 - 18:00 BST
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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This year's conference explores where the interests of the far right tech bros and major polluters coincide - and what we can do to challenge them!
Join us on Wednesday 15th October, 16:00 - 18:00 BST
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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SGR has joined 100s of organisations and individuals in signing the joint appeal to world leaders on this International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
Sign the appeal below.👇
Peace is in our hands.
www.nuclearabolitionday.org/joint-letter
#NuclearAbolitionDay 🧪
Sign the appeal below.👇
Peace is in our hands.
www.nuclearabolitionday.org/joint-letter
#NuclearAbolitionDay 🧪
September 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
SGR has joined 100s of organisations and individuals in signing the joint appeal to world leaders on this International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
Sign the appeal below.👇
Peace is in our hands.
www.nuclearabolitionday.org/joint-letter
#NuclearAbolitionDay 🧪
Sign the appeal below.👇
Peace is in our hands.
www.nuclearabolitionday.org/joint-letter
#NuclearAbolitionDay 🧪
🚨 We are excited to share our 2025 conference line-up:
Astrid Nilsson Lewis, Oxfam Sweden
Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR
James Parr, Trillium Technologies
Dr Simon Clark, Science communicator
Emily Ghosh, SEI
📅 15 Oct 2025 | 4–6pm BST (online, free)
Sign up:
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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Astrid Nilsson Lewis, Oxfam Sweden
Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR
James Parr, Trillium Technologies
Dr Simon Clark, Science communicator
Emily Ghosh, SEI
📅 15 Oct 2025 | 4–6pm BST (online, free)
Sign up:
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
🚨 We are excited to share our 2025 conference line-up:
Astrid Nilsson Lewis, Oxfam Sweden
Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR
James Parr, Trillium Technologies
Dr Simon Clark, Science communicator
Emily Ghosh, SEI
📅 15 Oct 2025 | 4–6pm BST (online, free)
Sign up:
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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Astrid Nilsson Lewis, Oxfam Sweden
Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR
James Parr, Trillium Technologies
Dr Simon Clark, Science communicator
Emily Ghosh, SEI
📅 15 Oct 2025 | 4–6pm BST (online, free)
Sign up:
www.tickettailor.com/events/scien...
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🚨TOMORROW: How does militarism drive the climate crisis, and why is it ignored in UN climate talks?
SGR's Stuart Parkinson will join global experts making a feminist call for demilitarisation in the UN climate process.
📆 19th September, 2PM UTC
Sign up now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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SGR's Stuart Parkinson will join global experts making a feminist call for demilitarisation in the UN climate process.
📆 19th September, 2PM UTC
Sign up now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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September 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🚨TOMORROW: How does militarism drive the climate crisis, and why is it ignored in UN climate talks?
SGR's Stuart Parkinson will join global experts making a feminist call for demilitarisation in the UN climate process.
📆 19th September, 2PM UTC
Sign up now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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SGR's Stuart Parkinson will join global experts making a feminist call for demilitarisation in the UN climate process.
📆 19th September, 2PM UTC
Sign up now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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7/ If increased spending continues, the cumulative climate impact will be massive.
If NATO members averaged 3.5% GDP for a decade, it would add the equivalent of the annual greenhouse gas emissions of Brazil, the world’s 5th largest emitter.
If NATO members averaged 3.5% GDP for a decade, it would add the equivalent of the annual greenhouse gas emissions of Brazil, the world’s 5th largest emitter.
September 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
7/ If increased spending continues, the cumulative climate impact will be massive.
If NATO members averaged 3.5% GDP for a decade, it would add the equivalent of the annual greenhouse gas emissions of Brazil, the world’s 5th largest emitter.
If NATO members averaged 3.5% GDP for a decade, it would add the equivalent of the annual greenhouse gas emissions of Brazil, the world’s 5th largest emitter.
6/ Recent military spending commitments paint an even bleaker picture.
NATO’s new target of spending 3.5% of GDP would add another 132 million tonnes CO₂e annually – more than the emissions of Chile or Oman.
NATO’s new target of spending 3.5% of GDP would add another 132 million tonnes CO₂e annually – more than the emissions of Chile or Oman.
September 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
6/ Recent military spending commitments paint an even bleaker picture.
NATO’s new target of spending 3.5% of GDP would add another 132 million tonnes CO₂e annually – more than the emissions of Chile or Oman.
NATO’s new target of spending 3.5% of GDP would add another 132 million tonnes CO₂e annually – more than the emissions of Chile or Oman.
3/4 At Scientists for Global Responsibility we stand in solidarity with our US colleagues, and will express our support for them by joining the National March opposing Trump's visit to the UK on 17th September.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
3/4 At Scientists for Global Responsibility we stand in solidarity with our US colleagues, and will express our support for them by joining the National March opposing Trump's visit to the UK on 17th September.
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#Hiring: Campaigner on militarisation of science education. 🧪
SGR is seeking a UK-based campaigner to work on a new project challenging the militarisation of science and technology education in UK universities and schools!
www.sgr.org.uk/pages/vacanc...
Apply by: 5pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025.
SGR is seeking a UK-based campaigner to work on a new project challenging the militarisation of science and technology education in UK universities and schools!
www.sgr.org.uk/pages/vacanc...
Apply by: 5pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025.
July 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
#Hiring: Campaigner on militarisation of science education. 🧪
SGR is seeking a UK-based campaigner to work on a new project challenging the militarisation of science and technology education in UK universities and schools!
www.sgr.org.uk/pages/vacanc...
Apply by: 5pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025.
SGR is seeking a UK-based campaigner to work on a new project challenging the militarisation of science and technology education in UK universities and schools!
www.sgr.org.uk/pages/vacanc...
Apply by: 5pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025.
Nuclear weapons do not make us more secure—they bring unimaginable devastation and divert resources from our urgent needs.
True security will come from green jobs and investing in our communities.
(Image from @cnduk.bsky.social protest at BAE Shipyard in Barrow, 22/03/25)
True security will come from green jobs and investing in our communities.
(Image from @cnduk.bsky.social protest at BAE Shipyard in Barrow, 22/03/25)
March 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Nuclear weapons do not make us more secure—they bring unimaginable devastation and divert resources from our urgent needs.
True security will come from green jobs and investing in our communities.
(Image from @cnduk.bsky.social protest at BAE Shipyard in Barrow, 22/03/25)
True security will come from green jobs and investing in our communities.
(Image from @cnduk.bsky.social protest at BAE Shipyard in Barrow, 22/03/25)
Our latest report exposes the ugly truth about the beautiful game. ⚽
Emissions from football are roughly the same size as a wealthy country like Austria. 🤯
As much as 75% of this comes from polluting sponsorship deals.
Report below 👇
www.newweather.org/wp-content/u...
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Emissions from football are roughly the same size as a wealthy country like Austria. 🤯
As much as 75% of this comes from polluting sponsorship deals.
Report below 👇
www.newweather.org/wp-content/u...
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February 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our latest report exposes the ugly truth about the beautiful game. ⚽
Emissions from football are roughly the same size as a wealthy country like Austria. 🤯
As much as 75% of this comes from polluting sponsorship deals.
Report below 👇
www.newweather.org/wp-content/u...
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Emissions from football are roughly the same size as a wealthy country like Austria. 🤯
As much as 75% of this comes from polluting sponsorship deals.
Report below 👇
www.newweather.org/wp-content/u...
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We are scientists, researchers, and campaigners working at the intersection of climate, militarism, and technology.
We need your help to keep campaigning for fossil fuels to stay in the ground!
Support us if you can - all donations doubled 👇
peoplesfundraising.com/donation/sgr-appeal-24
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We need your help to keep campaigning for fossil fuels to stay in the ground!
Support us if you can - all donations doubled 👇
peoplesfundraising.com/donation/sgr-appeal-24
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January 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We are scientists, researchers, and campaigners working at the intersection of climate, militarism, and technology.
We need your help to keep campaigning for fossil fuels to stay in the ground!
Support us if you can - all donations doubled 👇
peoplesfundraising.com/donation/sgr-appeal-24
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We need your help to keep campaigning for fossil fuels to stay in the ground!
Support us if you can - all donations doubled 👇
peoplesfundraising.com/donation/sgr-appeal-24
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This month, companies have gone to great lengths to make us buy more.
We have been asked to sacrifice the wellbeing of our planet and other people at the altar of ‘growth at any cost.’
Ditch the #BlackFriday deals and sign up to SGR's Fair Lifestyle Targets:
www.sgr.org.uk/projects/liv...
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We have been asked to sacrifice the wellbeing of our planet and other people at the altar of ‘growth at any cost.’
Ditch the #BlackFriday deals and sign up to SGR's Fair Lifestyle Targets:
www.sgr.org.uk/projects/liv...
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November 29, 2024 at 8:32 AM
This month, companies have gone to great lengths to make us buy more.
We have been asked to sacrifice the wellbeing of our planet and other people at the altar of ‘growth at any cost.’
Ditch the #BlackFriday deals and sign up to SGR's Fair Lifestyle Targets:
www.sgr.org.uk/projects/liv...
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We have been asked to sacrifice the wellbeing of our planet and other people at the altar of ‘growth at any cost.’
Ditch the #BlackFriday deals and sign up to SGR's Fair Lifestyle Targets:
www.sgr.org.uk/projects/liv...
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SGR is a small organisation challenging powerful lobbies which fuel militarism, pollution, climate denial and delay, and misinformation.
We rely on financial help from our supporters.
Every contribution makes a difference, and will be doubled by the Martin Ryle Trust!
tinyurl.com/sgr-appeal-24
We rely on financial help from our supporters.
Every contribution makes a difference, and will be doubled by the Martin Ryle Trust!
tinyurl.com/sgr-appeal-24
November 20, 2024 at 8:58 AM
SGR is a small organisation challenging powerful lobbies which fuel militarism, pollution, climate denial and delay, and misinformation.
We rely on financial help from our supporters.
Every contribution makes a difference, and will be doubled by the Martin Ryle Trust!
tinyurl.com/sgr-appeal-24
We rely on financial help from our supporters.
Every contribution makes a difference, and will be doubled by the Martin Ryle Trust!
tinyurl.com/sgr-appeal-24
Our research shows that 5.5% of global emissions can be attributed to the military sector
G20 leaders meet today against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, stalled COP29 negotiations, and terrifying climate headlines.
Military emissions must take centre stage.
@unep.bsky.social
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G20 leaders meet today against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, stalled COP29 negotiations, and terrifying climate headlines.
Military emissions must take centre stage.
@unep.bsky.social
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November 18, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Our research shows that 5.5% of global emissions can be attributed to the military sector
G20 leaders meet today against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, stalled COP29 negotiations, and terrifying climate headlines.
Military emissions must take centre stage.
@unep.bsky.social
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G20 leaders meet today against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, stalled COP29 negotiations, and terrifying climate headlines.
Military emissions must take centre stage.
@unep.bsky.social
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⏰ TWO DAYS TO GO!
Join Prof. Mark Jacobson, Dr Veronica Wignall, Prof. Peter Newell and Dr Stuart Parkinson online this Wednesday 16th October (16:00 - 18:00 BST) for SGR’s annual conference.
Book your free ticket: tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
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Join Prof. Mark Jacobson, Dr Veronica Wignall, Prof. Peter Newell and Dr Stuart Parkinson online this Wednesday 16th October (16:00 - 18:00 BST) for SGR’s annual conference.
Book your free ticket: tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
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October 14, 2024 at 3:06 PM
⏰ TWO DAYS TO GO!
Join Prof. Mark Jacobson, Dr Veronica Wignall, Prof. Peter Newell and Dr Stuart Parkinson online this Wednesday 16th October (16:00 - 18:00 BST) for SGR’s annual conference.
Book your free ticket: tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
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Join Prof. Mark Jacobson, Dr Veronica Wignall, Prof. Peter Newell and Dr Stuart Parkinson online this Wednesday 16th October (16:00 - 18:00 BST) for SGR’s annual conference.
Book your free ticket: tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
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📢No Money for Nuclear Weapons!
Did you know that nearly $3,000 per second globally is spent on nuclear weapons?
That’s money that could be spent on people’s real needs…
Join us this week (16th - 22nd September) for the Global Week of Action on Nuclear Spending!
Did you know that nearly $3,000 per second globally is spent on nuclear weapons?
That’s money that could be spent on people’s real needs…
Join us this week (16th - 22nd September) for the Global Week of Action on Nuclear Spending!
September 17, 2024 at 7:27 AM
📢No Money for Nuclear Weapons!
Did you know that nearly $3,000 per second globally is spent on nuclear weapons?
That’s money that could be spent on people’s real needs…
Join us this week (16th - 22nd September) for the Global Week of Action on Nuclear Spending!
Did you know that nearly $3,000 per second globally is spent on nuclear weapons?
That’s money that could be spent on people’s real needs…
Join us this week (16th - 22nd September) for the Global Week of Action on Nuclear Spending!
Join us on the 16th October (16:00-18:00 BST) for our next big event:
"Defusing carbon bombs: How do we stop remaining dangerous fossil fuels from being burned?"💣
Hear from:
Prof Mark Jacobson
Kate Power
Prof Peter Newell
Dr Stuart Parkinson
tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
"Defusing carbon bombs: How do we stop remaining dangerous fossil fuels from being burned?"💣
Hear from:
Prof Mark Jacobson
Kate Power
Prof Peter Newell
Dr Stuart Parkinson
tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
September 2, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Join us on the 16th October (16:00-18:00 BST) for our next big event:
"Defusing carbon bombs: How do we stop remaining dangerous fossil fuels from being burned?"💣
Hear from:
Prof Mark Jacobson
Kate Power
Prof Peter Newell
Dr Stuart Parkinson
tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
"Defusing carbon bombs: How do we stop remaining dangerous fossil fuels from being burned?"💣
Hear from:
Prof Mark Jacobson
Kate Power
Prof Peter Newell
Dr Stuart Parkinson
tinyurl.com/SGRconf24
"For justice’s sake, for the Palestinians’ sake, for Israel’s sake, for the hostages’ sake, and for humanity’s sake, the UK government must now call for an immediate ceasefire."
Words from a letter by British Jews calling for a ceasefire this week: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
Words from a letter by British Jews calling for a ceasefire this week: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
March 1, 2024 at 1:28 PM
"For justice’s sake, for the Palestinians’ sake, for Israel’s sake, for the hostages’ sake, and for humanity’s sake, the UK government must now call for an immediate ceasefire."
Words from a letter by British Jews calling for a ceasefire this week: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
Words from a letter by British Jews calling for a ceasefire this week: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
"The cost of building Hinkley Point C, which is under construction in Somerset, has risen from £18bn to £46bn – equivalent to £700 for everyone in the UK."
Expensive, delay-prone, and irrelevant for net-zero commitments.
Read our article on nuclear ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/nu...
#StopSizewellC
Expensive, delay-prone, and irrelevant for net-zero commitments.
Read our article on nuclear ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/nu...
#StopSizewellC
February 29, 2024 at 10:35 AM
"The cost of building Hinkley Point C, which is under construction in Somerset, has risen from £18bn to £46bn – equivalent to £700 for everyone in the UK."
Expensive, delay-prone, and irrelevant for net-zero commitments.
Read our article on nuclear ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/nu...
#StopSizewellC
Expensive, delay-prone, and irrelevant for net-zero commitments.
Read our article on nuclear ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/nu...
#StopSizewellC
This demonstrates just how dangerous and unpredictable nuclear missiles are, even to the nations that are willing to use them.
For more info on the threat from UK nuclear weapons ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/uk...
For more info on the threat from UK nuclear weapons ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/uk...
February 22, 2024 at 10:48 AM
This demonstrates just how dangerous and unpredictable nuclear missiles are, even to the nations that are willing to use them.
For more info on the threat from UK nuclear weapons ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/uk...
For more info on the threat from UK nuclear weapons ➡️ www.sgr.org.uk/resources/uk...