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GOOD NEWS 🎉: UK Greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2024. This is a huge step in the right direction, towards homegrown renewables and away from polluting oil and gas. More of this. Less of climate wrecking oil fields.

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🌍 Steve Reed wanted the Climate & Nature Bill to proceed. Ed Miliband promised to work on the #CANBill's objectives. Mary Creagh pledged to deliver “binding nature commitments”. 🚨 Labour Ministers are speaking out. ⏳ What’s the delay for new, joined-up, science-led climate and nature legislation?

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Former US Vice President Al Gore will give the latest climate update in a legendary presentation on March 28 and it will be streamed straight to you live from Paris! The only thing you need to do is sign up to join our online experience now. bit.ly/4j0kvIG #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality

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We’re hosting one of the biggest climate events of the year, and you don’t need a ticket for it – you can stream it live anywhere for FREE! On March 28, former US Vice President Al Gore is giving his latest presentation on the climate crisis. bit.ly/4j0kvIG #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality

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NEW – Factcheck: Why Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is wrong about UK’s net-zero goal | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org Read here: bit.ly/440gAr0

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Nicely timed report again explains how an orderly transition to a net zero economy is much more secure and cost-effective than waiting until 2040 to realise 3C of warming and endless fossil fuel reliance is a bad idea and we should probably get to net zero ASAP. www.businessgreen.com/news/4411129...

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This week, someone said of the UK's net zero target: "Why is it 2050 in the first place? No-one knows." It feels like a good time to be resharing this @newscientist.com primer, on what net zero actually means. Few years old but the basics stand👇 www.newscientist.com/question/net...

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THREAD: How the Sun screwed up its "smoking gun" story on net-zero study The Sun: "As much as 10% wld be wiped off economic growth by end of decade" Source: "At no point does this study suggest there will be a drop in UK GDP. It talks abt a 10% transfer…within GDP" Oops! 1/10

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What’s that on the horizon? A storm? A sunrise? Or a moment that changes everything? On March 28, former US Vice President Al Gore delivers his most groundbreaking climate presentation yet. Watch it live by signing up for our online experience. #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality bit.ly/4j0kvIG

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New @wmo-global.bsky.social's #StateOfClimate report finds that the world’s climate indicators have again reached record levels, highlighting the urgent need for countries to develop early warning systems for climate impacts. 📋 wmo.int/publication-...

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🔴The #StateOfClimate report, released today, reveals key climate change indicators again reached record levels in 2024. Check out the full report: wmo.int/publication-...

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Badenoch’s anti-science rejection of Net Zero is a shameless move to stoke culture wars. 1️⃣ The Climate Change Committee has shown that investing in Net Zero will generate UK annual savings of almost £40bn every year by 2050, delivering lasting prosperity. Other experts agree—here are just some: 🧵

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Sometimes don’t you just despair? > A new 4-lane highway cutting through 10s of 1000s of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for #COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém…locals & conservationists are outraged at the environmental impact www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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🚜 On 11 March, the Government announced a pause in nature-friendly farming payments—the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... 👇 Here's why that’s disastrous for climate and nature. 🧵

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👍 China is to develop a package of major projects to tackle climate change as it moves to bring its carbon dioxide emissions to a peak before 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2060 www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

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🏞️The #CANBill remains as crucial as ever. But time is ticking for the government to strengthen and improve UK climate and nature legislation⏳ We need to know how - and when - they plan to take forward the fight for real change👇

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Good news for London’s air quality and health AND Ulez has also seen climate-heating gases substantially reduced, with carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to nearly 3m one-way passenger trips between Heathrow and New York saved 👍💚 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Talking about climate change is one of the most powerful things you can do. Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains why conversations matter and how they can drive real action. Watch now: www.ted.com/talks/katharine... #ClimateAction

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Come along to our Climate Info Sharing evening at the Victoria Arms in Brentwood (April 3) Chance to talk about things we each do to try and be more climate & environmentally friendly in our daily lives, share ideas & info, and get tips from each other brentwoodclimateaction.org.uk/2025/03/05/i...

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She hits the nail on the head 🔥: Oil and gas giants CANNOT be trusted with the energy transition. 📽️ Dr Maya Goodfellow on BBC Question Time

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Electrifying growth: what electrification could mean for the UK's car industry CBI Economics analysis found UK automotive sector could increase economic contribution by 35%, or £16.1 billion, under swift transition, or see it decrease by 73%, or £34.1 billion, under slow scenario.

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New series of Rare Earth starts today at midday on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Look North for a new scramble for the Arctic

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This is a good development from @sussex.ac.uk @sussexfss.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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It’s hard to see how this equates to any government determination to seriously tackle climate change??? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Don’t ever be fooled…it’s all about the profits and share price…they don’t give a stuff about the planet 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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"The net zero sector is growing three times faster than the overall UK economy, analysis has found, providing high-wage jobs across the country while cutting climate-heating emissions and increasing energy security." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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The net zero economy is growing three times faster than the overall UK economy while providing well-paid secure jobs. Now is the time to go further and faster towards net zero to bring down bills and emissions and provide good jobs. Net zero is the future.

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The net zero economy is not only driving environmental progress but also delivering transformative economic and social benefits across the UK, says report by @eciu.net www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Voters for all parties committed to net zero Poll finds widespread, majority support for the UK’s net zero climate target across voters for all main parties.

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Not wanting to be pessimistic ahead of COP30, but this doesn’t sound like good news 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

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You need to look at, and share, this 👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023 - causing an 18mm (0.7in) rise in global sea levels #ClimateActionNow www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Delighted to collaborate and support this excellent initiative hosted by @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social with @climaterealityproject.eu Great programme and plenty opportunities to #DrinkChatAct including at a big #ClimateCafe to conclude the programme. Watch online: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

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Thank you to the Government. It’s official: It has done what we were calling for and put support for community energy into its Great British Energy Bill.

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Net zero in the UK is a big topic at the moment... luckily, we've got this covered with our second-panel session at Love Your Planet 2025, happening now! Follow online if you're unable to join us in person: ucl.zoom.us/j/94419251686 #LYP2025

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Yes, some sobering facts from Sir David King: emissions are up; temperatures are up; polar ice is melting…our climate is in crisis #LYP2025

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The Love Your Planet conference has started in collaboration with @climatereality-uk.bsky.social & UCL University- a positive day of learning and networking

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Climate Reality is very happy to be at UCL today and part of #LYP2025 @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

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The world’s peatlands - bogs and swamps - are a colossal carbon store but their continued destruction would blow climate change targets In the UK, about 80% of bogs are already degraded by draining, overgrazing and burning www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations that energy giant Shell has ignored repeated warnings that a controversial clean-up operation of oil-polluted areas of southern Nigeria has been beset by problems and corruption www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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@carolinelucas.bsky.social and @rupertread.bsky.social are a powerful combination. They have teamd up here to make the case that those who want to see action and climate can and must learn from populism (but without needing any of its rampant deceit). www.newstatesman.com/environment/...

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Unless you’re in any doubt it’s all about the money… >> Oil giant BP has said it will "fundamentally reset" its strategy as profits dropped sharply last year - and is expected to say that it will scale back renewable projects and increase oil and gas production www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Event tomorrow | What's the climate story in 2025? Join us and @climateoutreach.bsky.social to discuss the year’s climate communication challenges and opportunities, and who needs to act to maintain a positive climate narrative. Register now: crm.climateoutreach.org/civicrm/even...

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💚 Love Your Planet 2025 is back on 17 February! Join us for: 🎤 Panels on net zero and climate communication 🎭 Climate comedy by @mattywin.bsky.social ☕ Networking with Climate Café #LoveYourPlanet #ClimateAction #Sustainability @profmarkmaslin.bsky.social

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🌍 Join us at Love Your Planet 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that the Love Your Planet event will be returning on 17 February 2025! Location: Logan Hall, 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL , United Kingdom Time: 9:30 am–6:00 pm Secure your spot today! www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

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[email protected] chair explaining what pretty much all non-invested scientists say about carbon capture: ⛔️ Don't use it an an excuse to expand the fossil industry ⛔️ Don't use it for electricity generation. I beg the CCC to make this official—say it out loud that the emperor has no clothes.

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Keir Starmer will do huge damage to the global fight against climate change if he gives in to political pressure and allows the development of a giant new oilfield in the North Sea, according to an analysis by @granthamicl.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Green campaigners fear ministers are poised to award billions of pounds in fresh subsidies to Drax power station, despite strong concerns that burning trees to produce electricity is bad for the environment www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service said last month was the warmest January on record, with surface – air temperatures 1.75C above preindustrial levels www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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📢 Book a free ticket to Science in the Park 2025 at #WollatonHall, #Nottingham! 🧪🔌🔬🎓💡 wollatonhall.org.uk/science-in-t... @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @fowp.bsky.social

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