Scientists & academics engaging in civil disobedience to secure a livable future
We all want the same things: a liveable planet, a safe home and an affordable energy bill đđ€ Yet here in the Netherlands, we remain heavily reliant on fossil fuels. This leaves us vulnerable to international tensions and volatile energy prices. Meanwhile, the consequences of the climate crisis are becoming increasingly apparent. Whilst major polluters … Read more
As a scientist, I take action because I want to tell society that the world is heading in the wrong direction. I take action to drive the transition forward, in the hope that people will eventually realise that things have to change. The biggest stumbling block at the moment is the fossil fuel subsidies that … Read more
Good news: On 20 May 2026, a large majority of countries in the United Nations General Assembly voted to support the International Court of Justiceâs Advisory Opinion concerning statesâ obligations to combat climate change. This vote is the third and step in a extraordinary, years-long effort to establish climate justice as a matter of enforceable … Read more
By Halcyon, Aneth and Siem (names known to the editors) During the Floating Parade in June 2026, dozens of boats decorated with flowers will sail through the Westland region in the Netherlands to celebrate the floriculture industry. While this spectacle attracts large crowds every year, floriculture is often anything but sustainable. Participants do not necessarily … Read more
Explosive growth in clean technologies has pushed an old coal-heavy scenario out of the realm of plausibility, according to a recent study. But thereâs more work to be done. this article has been republished under a Creative Commons license from Yale Climate Connections. Thanks to the transition from fossil fuels to clean technologies, what used … Read more
We are facing surging oil prices and rising costs for fertilisers, food and other commodities. Trumpâs reckless actions in Iran are pushing the global economy to the brink of an economic crisis. Many are seizing the opportunity to start drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. This Carbon Brief paper debunks the myths … Read more
On 14 May, Museum Kröller MĂŒller (Hoge Veluwe National Park near Otterlo) and our colleagues from Scientist Rebellion launched the collaborative project Art and Climate Walk âWith Fresh Eyesâ in the sculpture garden of the museum. Visitors are invited to reflect in a walk past 9 sculptures on the role of art, science and humanity … Read more
01/05/2026 by Redactie We are facing surging oil prices and rising costs for fertilisers, food and other commodities. Trumpâs reckless actions in Iran are pushing the global economy to the brink of an economic crisis. Many are seizing the opportunity to start drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. This Carbon Brief paper debunks the … Read more
26 April 2026, Borssele, commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl. Marjan Smeulders gave this speech at the finish line of the Air Cyclistsâ Ride near the Borssele nuclear power station: My name is Marjan Smeulders and today I cycled with the Air Cyclists to commemorate the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl 40 years ago. I … Read more
There is some good news: Last month, the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels was held, in Santa Marta, Columbia, from 24 to 29 April. 1 This conference came out of the COP-conferences but is not part of it. Rather, these conferencesâplural, because the next one is already planned, for next year 2 … Read more