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Justin Rowlatt

@BBCJustinR

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.

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


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

electrifygb's tweet image. 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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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

Foyles's tweet image. 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

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

Foyles's tweet image. 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


Justin Rowlatt a reposté

"As soon as she started writing it just burst out; she went off like a blender with the lid off.” I'll never stop relishing Wollstonecraft's life - talking here to @HistoryExtra @TheWollSoc historyextra.com/period/georgia…


😱I’m headed up to north Scotland to visit the UK’s biggest blanket bog just as the country prepares for a “level 5” midge invasion. I’ve no idea what that actually means but it sounds terrifying. Advice please!! thescottishsun.co.uk/news/12656497/…


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!



Want to see how our climate is changing? Here’s a characteristicly vivid representation from @ed_hawkins.

A year of record breaking global temperatures



Justin Rowlatt a reposté

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/be…


Fascinating session @britishlibrary. @BeeRowlatt, @lizzienugent and @shrabanibasu_ on murders and mysteries!

BBCJustinR's tweet image. Fascinating session @britishlibrary. @BeeRowlatt, @lizzienugent and @shrabanibasu_ on murders and mysteries!

About to go live from my #pond for ⁦@BBCBreakfast⁩ with ⁦⁦⁦@SalterPete@WildlifeTrusts

BBCJustinR's tweet image. About to go live from my #pond for ⁦@BBCBreakfast⁩ with ⁦⁦⁦@SalterPete⁩ @WildlifeTrusts⁩

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

BBCJustinR's tweet image. 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

A #puffin just flew past, honest! ⁦@Natures_Voice⁩ ⁦@Bempton_Cliffs

BBCJustinR's tweet image. A #puffin just flew past, honest! ⁦@Natures_Voice⁩ ⁦@Bempton_Cliffs⁩

How one of the UK’s best-loved seabirds got caught up in a post-Brexit dispute with the EU. ⁦@BBCNewsbbc.co.uk/news/articles/…


Wow. This is incredible.

Good effort. Well done lads. (ps: imagine this as an Olympic sport - proper competition).



@Soul2SoulUK⁩ tearing up the ⁦@britishlibrary⁩ (so to speak). Thanks to the wonderful team ⁦@eventsBL⁩.


#Aurora in #London. Never seen that before!

BBCJustinR's tweet image. #Aurora in #London. Never seen that before!

Oh dear, I seem to have become a meme thanks to @Fatbaldbloke1. The temperature figures are global averages - obvs - and it is chilly in north Wales even in early May. Glad you watch @BBCBreakfast, though.

BBC one o'clock News. 'Warmest April on record'. How many layers you got on there, mate?😆🥶

Fatbaldbloke1's tweet image. BBC one o'clock News. 'Warmest April on record'. How many layers you got on there, mate?😆🥶


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