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I’m the BBC’s (first ever) Climate Editor. I report from the front line of climate change - how it’s going to affect our lives and what we can do about it.

London
Joined January 2009
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The Puddle Theory of Human Extinction open.substack.com/pub/justin…
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Rigby’s Encyclopaedia of the Herring - the Christmas present you’ve been searching for. Yes, it’s about herring, but also the rise of civilisation, the nature of life and the secret of the perfect bloater. A must have for anyone interested in everything. herripedia.com/
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Well done @camillaborn!
We’re thrilled to welcome @camillaborn as the new CEO of Electrify Britain! Camilla’s expertise in climate diplomacy and track record of driving innovation and delivering sustainable change will be key as we accelerate the transition to a #NetZero future. #ElectrifyBritain
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Justin Rowlatt retweeted
How is the history of colonialism and oppression linked to climate catastrophe and ecocide? Professor Sunil Amrith will be discussing BURNING EARTH, a revelatory account of greed & the history of the physical world, at Foyles next month with @BBCJustinR🎫bit.ly/3MSSJjw
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This should be fascinating, do come along!!
How is the history of colonialism and oppression linked to climate catastrophe and ecocide? Professor Sunil Amrith will be discussing BURNING EARTH, a revelatory account of greed & the history of the physical world, at Foyles next month with @BBCJustinR🎫bit.ly/3MSSJjw
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The team assembles. The former head of the government’s watchdog on climate is heading up Labour’s clean power “mission”. @StarkClimate
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!
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Want to see how our climate is changing? Here’s a characteristicly vivid representation from @ed_hawkins.
A year of record breaking global temperatures
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Justin Rowlatt retweeted
When you spot your new book in your favourite bookshop…. Thank you @OwlBookshop ❤️ And if you’re nearby please join me & @StephanieDCross for a ONE WOMAN CRIME WAVE evening on Weds 19 June at 6.30 dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events…
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Fascinating session @britishlibrary. @BeeRowlatt, @lizzienugent and @shrabanibasu_ on murders and mysteries!
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About to go live from my #pond for ⁦@BBCBreakfast⁩ with ⁦⁦⁦@SalterPete⁩ @WildlifeTrusts⁩
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Reporting the ⁦@WWAttribution⁩ report for ⁦@BBCBreakfast⁩ on how the rain sodden autumn and winter in the UK which was made 4 times more likely by climate change. We’re outside ⁦@NickFloodWall⁩ whose wall saved his home and with flood expert ⁦@DaveThroup⁩
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