- Science communicator specialising in climate solutions
- Founder of Emergency Reactor nuclear advocacy group
- Recipient of the Holyoake Lecture Medal for science communication
Zion Lights is a science communicator and environmental advocate who transforms complex climate and energy discussions into actionable insights. Her evidence-based approach challenges conventional thinking while offering practical pathways to sustainable solutions.
As founder of Emergency Reactor, the UK's first pro-nuclear environmental campaign group, Zion has significantly influenced energy policy debates across Europe and America. Her Masters in Science Communication underpins her work across multiple platforms, including her TED talk on stargazing and her award-winning book, The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting.
Zion's expertise helps organisations navigate the increasingly complex intersection of environmental responsibility and technological innovation. She provides clarity on science-based climate solutions that move beyond ideological positions to practical implementation. Her unique perspective as a woman of color in science communication enables her to connect with diverse audiences and bridge communication gaps between technical experts and the public.
Audiences leave Zion's presentations with a framework for evaluating environmental claims based on evidence rather than emotion, practical communication strategies for discussing complex scientific topics, and renewed optimism about technological solutions to climate challenges.
Book Zion for a refreshing voice that combines scientific rigour with accessible communication to inspire meaningful action on today's most pressing environmental issues.
Zion's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
Rethinking Energy And Innovation In The UK
Zion Lights explores the intersection of energy, innovation, and artificial intelligence, revealing how nuclear power can support the UK’s growing energy demands while driving technological advancement. Tracing the nation’s scientific heritage from Turing to today, she proposes bold frameworks for sustainable progress and outlines how collaborative innovation can deliver a resilient, low-carbon future.
In this globally focused session, Zion Lights examines the narrative, policy, and perception barriers surrounding nuclear energy. She presents new ways to engage public audiences, build confidence, and frame nuclear as an essential component of a sustainable energy mix. Her insights reveal how communication can accelerate acceptance and cooperation across borders.
The History And Future Of Science Communication
Zion Lights charts the evolution of science communication, from early scientific pioneers to the digital age, showing how public understanding shapes societal progress. Drawing on her experience as a journalist and campaigner, she demonstrates how to make complex science accessible and relevant, offering a roadmap for inspiring engagement and trust in evidence-based narratives.
Can We Even Just Stop Oil?
Zion Lights confronts the economic and moral complexities of fossil fuel dependency, cutting through misinformation to propose pragmatic solutions for a rapid, fair transition to clean energy. Through clear evidence and compassionate reasoning, she challenges audiences to think beyond slogans and engage with practical climate action grounded in science.
In this reflective and uplifting session, Zion Lights invites audiences to rediscover the wonder of the night sky. Linking astronomy to our shared humanity, she explores how reconnecting with the cosmos can inspire perspective, environmental responsibility, and a collective purpose in an age of distraction.
Why We Recommend Booking Zion
Zion Lights transforms complex climate and energy discussions into actionable insights, helping organisations navigate the intersection of environmental responsibility and technological innovation with her evidence-based approach that challenges conventional thinking. Book this award-winning science communicator and founder of Emergency Reactor to provide your team with practical frameworks for evaluating environmental claims and inspire meaningful action on today's most pressing environmental issues.
Zion is a very engaging and articulate speaker who can capture and hold her audience's attention and knows how to spark passionate debate. She has a thorough knowledge of her topics and comes to debates more than well prepared. She is also very reliable and works with conference organisers to meet their needs and vision for their project.
Daniela Marangoni, Press Officer
Press Officer, European Economic and Social Committee
Zion’s participation in the panel discussion was both valuable and enlightening, emphasising the vital role of nuclear energy in achieving a net-zero future. Her contributions left a lasting impact on the audience. Zion’s expertise, passion, and dedication to the environment are commendable, and her insights will undoubtedly inspire the public.
Megan Buckley
Environmental Officer, Cambridge University
Zion Lights' arguments for the vast expansion of nuclear power throughout the UK, and indeed, the world, were the beginning of a discussion that, as a species, we should all start engaging in. Though confronted with undeniable controversy, Zion adeptly dismantled misconceptions about nuclear energy while addressing its history, current state, and future prospects.
