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Dr Steve Westlake

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At Cardiff University researching the effects of leading by example with low-carbon behaviour. Particular interest in politicians, celebrities & CEOs.

Cardiff, UK
Joined July 2011
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Dr Steve Westlake
1 year
Very happy have the 2nd study from my PhD picked up by the Guardian. Thanks @dpcarrington We find that "walking the talk" from politicians, celebs and CEOs is a missing link in climate change action. And people *really* want to see it! 1/ https://t.co/E2uEzUmeOL
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theguardian.com
Exclusive: Study suggests people more willing to reduce own carbon footprint if they see leaders doing the same
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Dr Steve Westlake
4 months
"Aviation now contributes a greater share of total UK emissions than the entire electricity supply sector. Continued emissions growth in this sector could put future targets at risk." ...said the Climate Change Committee (CCC)'s 2025 progress report https://t.co/9Rmvnp6KXi
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theccc.org.uk
Presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Climate Change Act 2008. This report was laid…
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@jasonhickel
Jason Hickel
10 months
There is a strange idea in some environmentalist circles that human population is the main cause of ecological breakdown, and that humans have an *intrinsically* negative impact on ecosystems. Both claims are incorrect. First, human ecological impact is entirely a function of
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@Otto_English
Otto English
10 months
King Charles visited a food bank in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, yesterday. Here he is leaving. https://t.co/1IsOcPEASK
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Dr Steve Westlake
10 months
I was interviewed by @voxdotcom about celebs and the LA wildfires If celebs and leaders visibly reduce their carbon footprints in response, it sends a powerful signal about the driver of climate disasters (fossil fuels) and the need for urgent change https://t.co/PzhOqIAlG5
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vox.com
Parasocial relationships might be a good thing for climate change.
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@ThierryAaron
Dr. Aaron Thierry
11 months
🚨 When we fight, we win! I've put together a thread giving a quick run down of some of the #climate movement's hard won victories from 2024 to inspire us for the year ahead! 🧵 #ClimateActionNow #EndFossilFuels
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@berglund_oscar
Oscar Berglund
11 months
We have a report out today on Criminalisation & Repression of Climate & Environmental Protest 1/10
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@TirNatur
Tir Natur
1 year
📢Big Announcement 📢 We have an opportunity to secure over 1000 acres of land in Wales to showcase rewilding 🐖🌳🐂 Please support us by donating to our Crowdfunder 👇 Every £1 you donate will be match funded and the appeal is off to a great start! https://t.co/kGNoJp6TXq
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crowdfunder.co.uk
At 1000+ acres Wales’ largest ecosystem restoration project will see nature & people flourishing providing hope and momentum with rewilding
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Dr. Aaron Thierry
1 year
Donations today are being match funded! For every pound you donate, the project gets two!
@TirNatur
Tir Natur
1 year
📢Big Announcement 📢 We have an opportunity to secure over 1000 acres of land in Wales to showcase rewilding 🐖🌳🐂 Please support us by donating to our Crowdfunder 👇 Every £1 you donate will be match funded and the appeal is off to a great start! https://t.co/kGNoJp6TXq
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@arusbridger
alan rusbridger
1 year
You can do Farnborough to London in 40 minutes for £20 on the train. Yet it's the most popular route for private jet travel in the UK. Let's not pretend this is normal
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prospectmagazine.co.uk
Do you fancy chartering a private jet for a £1m world tour? Perhaps £62,000 on a new watch, or £89,000 on a bracelet? There is a magazine to cater to your needs
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Dr. Aaron Thierry
1 year
My first comment piece in @guardian is on a topic very close to my heart; the threat that the #ClimateCrisis poses to my local community in South Wales. Here's a thread with a few extra thoughts from me 🧵
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@fionaharvey
Fiona Harvey
1 year
Read this by the brilliant ⁦@ThierryAaron⁩ who is one of the scientist/activists I most admire. He nails the terrifying possibilities climate-driven flooding is bringing. “In Wales, we’re one more flood away from another disaster like Aberfan”
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theguardian.com
It is only a matter of time before a mountainside is brought down. We need climate adaptation help – and we need it now, says climate expert Aaron Thierry
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Dr. Aaron Thierry
1 year
I was on @BBCNews talking about the impact of #StormBert on my local community in South #Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 "It's so important that not only do we phase out fossil fuels, we must actually also massively now invest in climate adaptation... we need to see that from the government right now"
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Fiona Harvey
1 year
As some journalists on here seem to be outraged at the idea that governments engaged in global negotiations on the fate of the planet should be expected to speak to the press, here’s a short thread on some Cop issues
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Dr. Aaron Thierry
1 year
Hi @AnnaMcMorrin, Storm Bert has brought almost a months rainfall in less than 2 days. Our community is reeling yet again from the #ClimateCrisis As our MP please attend the 2nd reading of the Climate & Nature Bill #CANBill on Jan 24th @zerohour_uk can give you the details
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Anna McMorrin MP
1 year
Thinking of all those households and businesses affected by flooding overnight across South Wales following Storm Bert. If you need help in Cardiff please contact: 029 2087 2087 ☎️. In Taff’s Well or Nantgarw contact Rhondda Cynon Taf Council: 01443 425011 ☎️ 1/2
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Dr Steve Westlake
1 year
Don't focus on individual behaviour, they say. And don't focus on aviation. But here's why that position is simplistic and unjust @AaronBastani @michaeljswalker
@giulio_mattioli
Giulio Mattioli
1 year
Just wow - did you know that the wealthiest 5% of the global population is responsible for an estimated 55% of air travel mileage, and the wealthiest 25% for over 90%? 🤯
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Dr Steve Westlake
1 year
Happening shortly...
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Dr Steve Westlake
1 year
Looking forward to presenting my "leading by example" research and chatting about it this afternoon. Everyone welcome! 4pm UK time. Just download the Clubhouse app and tune in...
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Dr Steve Westlake
1 year
Looking forward to presenting my "leading by example" research and chatting about it this afternoon. Everyone welcome! 4pm UK time. Just download the Clubhouse app and tune in...
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@KevinClimate
Kevin Anderson
1 year
Speaking in Derby - Wed. 27th November, 6.30pm. Climate on the Brink: A post-COP29 review & how the education sector & civil society can respond Free admission: tickets & details at: https://t.co/roPK4vvYrP Talk in partnership with https://t.co/O7W0gssonP & @MorganHPhillips
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eventbrite.co.uk
A post-COP29 examination of the science of climate change and how the education sector can respond (IN PERSON ONLY)
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Dr Steve Westlake
1 year
We argue leading by example is a "crucial missing link" in climate change mitigation. Because if leaders aren't doing it themselves, if they choose avoidable high-carbon behaviour, people don't think they are serious about climate change. https://t.co/E2uEzUmeOL
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theguardian.com
Exclusive: Study suggests people more willing to reduce own carbon footprint if they see leaders doing the same
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Dr Steve Westlake
1 year
Low-carbon leading by example is effective, according to our research. It encourages other people to change, and massively improves leader credibility. https://t.co/QrtBVtO9ts
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