Scientists & academics engaging in civil disobedience to secure a livable future
As part of the national ‘Turn off the gas tap!’ (Draai de gaskraan dicht!) campaign, Extinction Rebellion and Scientist Rebellion staged a protest at the Waalwijk Noord gas field on Saturday 11 July 2026. For three hours, we occupied the gas field and made our message loud and clear: with 20,000 extra deaths in Europe … Read more
How do we keep up the fight against fossil fuel subsidies? Why do thousands of people in the Netherlands take to the streets time and time again, despite police violence or intimidation by the prosecution? Non-violently, despite the violence they are sometimes confronted with. Yes, we’re a nuisance, but we’re fighting for a cause that … Read more
In his fight against climate research, the Trump government decided to abruptly stop funding long-term ocean research. This research is, among many other things, essential for climate models. Trump seemed to get his way, but he had not counted on the united reactions of scientists, media and politics. Longterm ocean research The ocean regulates the … Read more
This is one of the climate myths debunked on the ‘Debunking and Pre-bunking Misinformation’ page of the Climate Wiki (in Dutch). For a full list of climate myths, see the end of this article. There is all sorts of misinformation and disinformation circulating about climate change. This poses a major threat, as it undermines support … Read more
Revised 23 July, 2026 This is the story of how one of the most influential climate papers, the so-called “Wedges paper” came into existence, thanks to the support of a company that is one of the main causes of the climate crisis and has a significant financial interest in the outcome of the technologies described … Read more
We all want the same things: a liveable planet, a safe home and an affordable energy bill 🌍🤝 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
The coalition agreement between D66, CDA, and VVD, published on January 30, 2026, states that at least 4 nuclear power plants will be built. The locations Eemshaven, Borssele, Terneuzen, and Maasvlakte are mentioned. But nuclear energy is not a good idea. Cabinet plans The central government states1: “The cabinet is opting for more nuclear energy … 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 Justice’s Advisory Opinion concerning states’ 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
With the holidays just round the corner, the question arises: shall we fly? For most climate activists, it’s a no-brainer, but we do occasionally get asked this by family or friends. Someone might say, for example, that it’s better to fly to Barcelona than to drive there. Here’s what the Klimaatwiki has to say on … Read more