Top 10 U.K. Social Media Influencers in Energy & Environment
Using our extensive media database, we compiled a list of the top 10 Social Media Influencers throughout the United Kingdom and operating in the Energy & Environment space. Our solution makes it easy to find — and connect with — the influencers that matter to you.
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*Data as of August 2025
1. Mikaela Loach
Instagram: @mikaelaloach
Bio: Jamaican-British climate justice activist and co-host of The Yikes Podcast, Mikaela challenges fossil fuel systems and amplifies climate, racial, and migrant justice.
Location: Brighton, UK
Followers: 251K
2. George Monbiot
Bluesky: @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Bio: British author, environmental activist, and Guardian columnist known for bold critiques of climate inaction and industrial agriculture. Author of Regenesis and Heat.
Location: Oxford, UK
Followers: 187.7K
3. Aja Barber
Instagram: @ajabarber
Bio: Writer and consultant at the intersection of sustainable fashion
and racial justice, Aja drives conversations on equity in eco industries.
Location: London, UK
Followers: 225K
4. Dr. Jem Bendell
X: @JemBendell
Bio: Professor of Sustainability Leadership known for Deep Adaptation research. Influential thinker on climate disruption and social change.
Location: UK
Followers: 44K
5. James Murray
X: @james_BG
Bio: Editor-in-Chief of BusinessGreen and leading UK commentator on
low-carbon policy, clean tech, and green business strategy. Frequently
cited in media, podcasts, and industry events.
Location: London, UK
Followers: 63.9K
6. Leo Hickman
X: @LeoHickman
Bio: Editor-in-Chief and Director of Carbon Brief, data-driven climate and policy journalist with a background at The Guardian and WWF-UK.
Location: London, UK
Followers: 48.3K
7. Joycelyn Longdon
Instagram: @joycelynlongdon
Bio: Climate justice activist and PhD researcher, Joycelyn founded ClimatelnColour to center BIPOC voices in environmental spaces.
Location: London, UK
Followers: 61.4K
8. Laura Young
Instagram: @lesswastelaura
Bio: Climate PhD student and activist, Laura won Scottish Influencer of the Year 2022.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Followers: 44.7K
9. Jessica Kleczka
Instagram: @jessicakleczka
Bio: Climate psychologist and founder of WY4CJ, Jessica addresses eco-anxiety and climate resilience.
Location: Manchester, UK
Followers: 62.6K
10. Domi Palmer
Instagram: @domipalmer
Bio: Climate activist partnering with Rainforest Alliance to raise awareness across youth audiences.
Location: Birmingham, UK
Followers: 26K
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