Some academics feel that their work is so critically important that they couldn't possibly spare any time for activism

This paper calls bullshit on that argument, for two reasons:
frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…
I) "It takes time for students to reach positions of societal influence and for research to influence policy, so education and research pathways are poorly adapted to an emergency context"
II) "education and research ...are insufficient to catalyse [the required transformation] because they do not address either the processes that most powerfully influence political and policy change, or the forces that are so heavily invested in preventing [it]"
Research and education are important but they are not enough in this emergency.

With your knowledge comes responsibility, and no-one gets to sit this one out. Join the Scientist Rebellion

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17 Nov
1. A lot of people are angry at #InsulateBritain, but is sitting down in a road worthy of several months in prison?

Why is it that immediately after COP these activists were sent to prison, but not before? The answer is pretty obvious.
2. The state didn’t want climate activists in prison over COP, because it would make them look bad - so they waited.

Separation of police and politics are essential in a democracy, but we clearly don’t have that in the UK.
3. These 9 and the dozens to follow can only be understood as political prisoners in the climate struggle.

IB’s demands are undeniable; the UK government is obliged to insulate homes under their own climate pledges - so why do they refuse?
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8 Nov
Myth #3 from COP: Green growth will save us.

Speaker: Dr. Tim Hewlett, astrophysicist and co-founder of Scientist Rebellion. (1/4)

#ScientistRebellion
“In my career I've studied black holes and the evolution of galaxies, but there's little value in learning such things if they are to die with us.” (2/4)
“Scientists can drive real change if we're willing to be honest about the perils we face, the causes, and live like we really believe the science. That means opposing governments and others who are willing to sacrifice everything in order to maintain wealth and power." (3/4)
Read 4 tweets
8 Nov
🧪TEACH-IN TODAY AT 2pm GMT
After a successful action on Saturday,blocking the King George V bridge for over 3 hours and making it clear that #COP26 is a complete failure,#scientistrebellion will be back at site today for a teach-in,telling the truth that COP won't tell you.(1/4) Image
Come and join us at 2 pm GMT at the south end of the King George V Bridge to hear why the following statements from COP are myths:
🌳 Planting a trillion trees will save us
🧬Carbon capture and innovation will save us
🌿Green growth will save us
🌏Governments will save us

(2/4)
We will also talk about why academics need to get involved in non-violent direct action against #climatechange along with some Scientist Rebels sharing why they got involved in activism. (3/4)
Read 4 tweets
7 Nov
Scientists in open Rebellion at @COP26! Here some great shots from yesterday when have occupied the King George V Bridge! COP has failed, the people must go into civil resistance! Image
Despite being banned from the city center, we will be back on Monday with a teach-in from 2-4 on the South End of the King George V bridge. We will talk to the public in a puplic space about the hidden truths of the crisis we are in and what each of us can do to confront it. Image
Donate: donorbox.org/scientist-rebe…

Contact us via e-mail for interviews enquiries and to join our group or to talk at the teach in scientistrebellion@protonmail.com Image
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6 Nov
Manua is a director and actor based in France, working mainly with the drama company Golden Bastards. Before I became involved in theatre, I studied biology at Paul Sabatier University in Toulouse. I also worked at COP21 as team leader for the United Nations in press conferences.
In 2019, I worked with Association Ishpingo in Ecuador on a reforestation project. During the past four years, I have been an activist with Extinction Rebellion and Alternatiba group, and I am now trying to create a bridge between performance art and ecological activism.
Why I’m acting: I wanted to join Scientist Rebellion for this action because I am gravely concerned about biodiversity breakdown. In fifty years, 68% of wild vertebrate animals have died out. I can’t sit on my hands and do nothing.
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6 Nov
🧵This morning #ScientistRebellion occupied King George V Bridge in Glasgow! #COP26 has failed, and the people must go into civil resistance! As scientists we feel that we must support those struggling to have their voices heard. 🧵
For more than four hours, our rebel scientists held the occupation. Finally, all 21 scientists got arrested.
If you want to know more about our background and why academic researchers feel the need to occupy a bridge at #COP26 and spend Saturday evening in custody, read our personal statements. For example Mila's:
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