NEW: Labour MPs call on the PM to accept ALL nuclear recommendations. A group of MPs from across the country, as well as policy experts, have written to @Keir_Starmer, urging him to accept @JohnFingleton1's recommendations and usher in a new wave of British nuclear power 👇

Congress is starting to take AGI more seriously. There's a lot of talk around one particular report: AI 2027. A scenario exploration of how superhuman AI could be detrimental. Now, there's a 30-minute video explaining it all. One of the most important videos you could watch today

Frustration with government is mounting across western countries, but we must resist the impulse to slash and burn. The harder, but more courageous, route is one that brings people with us to build effective institutions that last.

Splitting is among the most primitive of ego defences, the most regressed. That’s why it’s dangerous. It enables terrible things to happen. Always beware of leaders who invite you to split. Always retain a hold of your capacity to inhabit grey areas and accept complexity. 6/8

I am delighted to announce that Chris Stark will be our head Head of Mission Control for Clean Power by 2030. We are bringing together the brightest and best to deliver our national mission to cut bills and make Britain energy independent. Welcome @StarkClimate to the team!

200 nationalities, one NHS. Huge thanks to everyone who has dedicated their lives to caring for others.

My parents always took us to this spot in the Lake District on holiday. Great to be back there with @GNev2 – to speak about my plans for the country.

Today at #COP28 world adopted historic decision that is strongly guided by 1.5 C limit. There is an unmistakable signal that future is renewables & not fossil fuels. For 1st time, countries made decision to transition away from FF, accelerating action in this critical decade 1/3

@simonstiell @ClimateEnvoy Striking that almost every world leader who has spoken at the plenary has spoken to the end of the fossil fuel era. Staying focused on closing the loopholes in the text and putting investment and action behind words will be critical, but politically this is unprecedented.

@RishiSunak The uxbridge by-election is like when you mention once to an aunt that you like Pandas and then 30 years later you’re still getting Panda themed Christmas presents

🤡 The Tories’ about-face on #NetZero is bitterly disappointing, putting our future at risk and eroding our competitive edge in the clean tech race.

🧵Since it is becoming hard to track, here is a thread of the simply astounding weather records planet Earth has started shattering in recent weeks: 1. Dramatic flood events have begun striking various countries around the world simultaneously this week. https://t.co/BLiyOyxHHp

Go Mary!

Emotions aren't facts. When we're stuck in autopilot, emotions run our lives. How To Take Control Of Your Life:

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Earthquake disaster in Syria: Give what you can to help the White Helmets save lives

Truly excellent column on why we need a carbon takeback obligation by @pilitaclark in the @FT today

We are in the Guardian today!

Meteorologists stunned by "the mother of all extreme events in Europe" unfolding now, with summer temperatures to end the year and on the first day of January 🧵

Can this be higher on the news pls 🚨