A global movement for evidence-based policy, scientific literacy for all, stable investment in STEM and open communication of science. @sciencemarchau

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Empowering those who can't speak for themselves on the issue of climate science is so critically important. Research on these topics is equally important....
PARTICIPANTS WANTED! What influences #climatestrike participation? Why attend? Why not? Is it to get a day off school? Or is it part of a #ClimateChange identity? SURVEY: bit.ly/3bmntE5 #ss4c #schoolstrike4climate #FridaysForFuture #schoolstrikeonline #research
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Beautifully written. I think I'll eat some more chocolate now. theguardian.com/world/2020/m…?

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If anyone wants to get a last-minute message to @Siemens CEO @JoeKaeser, they can do that here: marketforces.org.au/siemens-…

It seems that @SiemensDE have the power to stop, delay or at least interrupt the building of the huge Adani coal mine in Australia. On Monday they will announce their decision. Please help pushing them to make the only right decision. #StopAdani
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"If you ignore the science when you build a plane, the plane crashes." - Garnaut via @abcnews and @NassimKhadem mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-…
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'Australia Is Committing Climate Suicide'. Superb, searing article by Richard Flanagan nyti.ms/2QiiBZu

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What a year... I won’t even try to summarise it - but nothing would have been possible without your support. So thank you! This coming decade humanity will decide it’s future. Let’s make it the best one we can. We have to do the impossible. So let’s get started. Happy new year!
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This is what it’s all about. And yet, basically no one has even seen these figures. We need to communicate this everywhere over and over again. Let’s get started.
How big is the CO₂ bucket for 1.5°C? Well, the bucket is about to overflow in a few short years, unless we: 1. Turn off the tap (urgently) 2. Put a hole in the bottom to remove CO₂ (negative emissions) #COP25 #CarbonBudget @FutureEarth @gcarbonproject globalcarbonproject.org/carb…
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Stay strong Australia. Keep standing up for science. This means you are winning! #ClimateEmergency #EcologicalEmergency
Australia’s prime minister pledges to outlaw climate boycotts, arguing they threaten the economy wapo.st/2N5Rdw5
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Time for the Australian Parliament to officially acknowledge the #science of the #ClimateEmergency and start taking serious policy action on #ClimateChange. Official parliamentary petition must be debated. Sign now 3 days left to stand up for science.
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The @Science_Academy is urging Australians considering travel overseas, for business or pleasure, to make sure their measles vaccines are up to date and help us #StopMeasles. Read the full release here: science.org.au/news-and-even… #AusPol @healthgovau @GregHuntMP #VaccinesWork
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Don't forget - today Melburnians of all ages will be marching with students around the world for a genuine plan to fight climate change. Please show them your support. #fridaysforfuture #climatestrike #schoolstrike4climate
It’s early morning in the Pacific. Soon the sun will rise on September 20th 2019. Good luck Australia, The Philippines, Japan and all the Pacific islands. You go first! Now lead the way! #fridaysforfuture #climatestrike #schoolstrike4climate (NZ many others go next week.)
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Do you communicate about science? Fill out this important anonymous survey about your skills and your pay.
13 Sep 2019
2019 Australian science communicators remuneration and skills survey asc.asn.au/blog/2019/09/13/2…
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This Friday please join thousands of students and other Australians to fight climate change. These kids are doing a truly amazing job and they deserve every bit of support we can give them. schoolstrike4climate.com/sep… #schoolstrike4climate

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“As scientists we have spent years telling policymakers that we must change course, but they haven’t taken action…Surely scientists have a moral duty to join the masses, and rebel for life.” bit.ly/2UKg1wd
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Turn those lights off for the Bogong Moths! Spread this message far and wide because together, we can help keep the Mountain Pygmy-possum's future bright. More info: bit.ly/2PmX7wd #FightingExtinction
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