Dear government, don’t send startling, high-pitched alerts about wildfires to ordinary people's phones. Send them to the CEOs of fossil fuel companies and make them impossible to switch off until they stop the destructive plunder that's contributing to climate change.
We are writing to the Prime Minister, and the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, calling for an immediate public inquiry into the British press, following the tragic death of Jason Arday. Sign here 👇
Jason Arday Letter | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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I am gently and warmly inviting you to evaluate your response to the enormity -- the global, existential, massiveness -- of climate change. Instead of, "this is too big, I can't do this," try, "this is so big, we will do this together."
10 Bodies Found in a Single Pit at Wandlebury. Vikings or Victims? Dr Oscar Aldred from the Cambridge Archaeological Unit explains why the discovery is raising so many questions. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/bel-Cy4dOnM
🎉 Visit Bourn Windmill this Sunday 21 june! 🌀 Step back in time and experience living history 🌾 ☕ Tea & homemade cakes available 👨👩👧👦 A perfect family day out 🎟️ Members FREE | Adults £4 | Children £1 ⏰ Last guided tour at 4pm 📍 Bourn Windmill, Caxton Road, Bourn CB23 7PZ
Shop at @coopuk? 💚 Choose Cambridge Past, Present & Future as your Local Community Fund cause and support local heritage every time you shop. 👉 https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/97161 #CoopLocalCommunityFund #Cambridge
🐄🌼 Guided walk to meet our Belted Galloway cows and learn how they help improve our meadows for nature. 📅 Sat 20 June, 10:30am–12noon 📍 Wandlebury Country Park 🚗 Parking charges apply (CPPF members free) https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/meet-the-cows-7/
“After analyzing crash data over a 13-year period in areas with separated bike lanes on city streets, researchers estimated that having a protected bike facility in a city would result in 44% fewer deaths and 50% fewer serous injuries than an average city.” Safer for ALL. Via @usa.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
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Smart cities know that, as hot as they already are, they’re just going to keep getting hotter. Greening the city not only cools it down, it cleans the air, quiets the noise, improves mental health & happiness, saves public money, and more. Strand Aldwych, London. 2021 vs 2025. Via @modacitylife.com
🌿 Nature is critical infrastructure—it’s time we treated it that way. 📣 We’re calling for the Nature + National Security Act—a new law that responds to the threats the UK faces, and secures more affordable food, safer homes and better health. 💚 Will you back the #NNSBill? 👉 tinyurl.com/TheNNSBill
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YouTube video by Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature
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"Bond markets will punish us" story is a myth for any country that issues its own currency. In 2016 The Bank of Japan owned around 44% of Japanese government bonds and set yields (interest rates) wherever it chose. The bond markets had no power to resist this.
FT Edit@ftedit.ft.com · 5mo agoThe FT asked 10 fund managers which of the frontrunners to replace Keir Starmer would trigger the most negative bond market reaction. The results were clear-cut ... but at odds with Polymarket predictions. Read the story on #FTEdit 👉 Who do gilt investors want to lead Britain? ft.trib.al/tpYc6Np
As the U.S. starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
As the U.S. starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
Cuba is struggling with devastating nationwide blackouts as the United States’ effective oil blockade strangles fuel supplies. But this crisis may also be accelerating a China-backed clean energy revolution that’s been quietly unfolding in the Caribbean nation.
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The total transformation of St John Street in Islington is remarkable - from a v wide road dominated by cars to this beautiful new park.💚 👍@islington-council.bsky.social @rowchampion.bsky.social
Wonderful!
Carla Francome@carlafrancome.bsky.social · 7mo agoTHE THREAD IS HERE! 🙌🏻 This week, I had a fantastic tour of Westminster from @maxsullivan.bsky.social, to see what the council is doing to make it safer for walking and wheeling. It was quite frankly, an extravaganza. We met at Grand Junction, right next to … 1/25
Great work underway in Westminster, transforming streets one cycle lane at a time!
Carla Francome@carlafrancome.bsky.social · 7mo agoTour with Max PART TWO 🙌🏻 SO, the George Street stepped cycle tracks will have KERB DELINEATORS. You can see the lovely ripple in them. The raised groove means that those on the cycle lane are kept separate from pedestrians on the pavement. (I had to get close for a look obviously). … 1/7
This is such sad news. Waseem was a fearless trailblazer and incredibly generous with his time and insights. A great loss www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tributes pour in as Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar dies
The Labour councillor for Lozells is remembered for his passion for the community and the environment.
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After nearly eight years as an elected ward councillor for both St Ann’s and Hermitage and Gardens wards, and four years as Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Climate Emergency at Haringey Council, I've decided to step down from elected office.
Today I joined a cross-party delegation to deliver a letter to the government from over 500 councillors and local leaders calling for a climate and nature duty for local government with @uk100.org and @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social
Exciting to see our ads for our North London Repair Voucher Scheme in all their glory! The trial scheme offers residents up to 50% off the cost of repair for household electrical & electronic items at participating #repair shops. Get your voucher / sign up your business to take part zurl.co/2GBeK
We call it "the circular economy" today, but one day we'll just know it as "the economy". The way things always used to work, but better! Products and services built for quality and made to last. Great to join this vibrant Sustainable Resources APPG panel discussion in the Lords today.
So excited to cut the cable at the launch of the Fixing Factory at Florentina Village. What a way to celebrate Circular Economy Week! Our take-make-waste culture is unsustainable. It also costs the Earth. Literally. Watch out for further comms - get involved!
How can we get high streets buzzing, foster local pride & deliver resilient growth across the UK? Building a circular economy is the answer ♻️ Ahead of govt's Circular Economy Strategy, @werahobhouse.org.uk & @relondon.bsky.social hosted businesses and community projects championing this agenda
Fantastic way to kick off Circular Economy week, an event that showcased some inspiring innovators in sustainable business. It's been a rollercoaster, can't believe it's already a week ago! An economy that's thriving is one filled with ideas, and that's what a green and circular economy offers.
LDN Mayor Environment@ldn-environment.bsky.social · 12mo agoDeputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social opened the 8th Circular Economy Week where @relondon.bsky.social showcased the exciting zero waste innovators, who are driving London towards a greener future.
Great to be at the @environmentappg.bsky.social & @relondon.bsky.social event showcasing some great circular businesses - there’s so much to do on repair, reuse & re manufacturing!
The Haringey Community Carbon Fun has supported 36 community-led and managed sustainability projects so far. It's all about empowering people to make their carbon reduction projects happen. 💻 Join our online Q&A and ask any questions. 📅 Mon 20 October, 6:30pm ▶️ Reserve your spot: bit.ly/3W8tMoN
The Kerbside Strategy consultation is open now. We want to hear from anyone who cares about the future of our streets. Your input will shape the final strategy. Because here's the thing: this space belongs to all of us. It's time we designed it that way. Share your ideas here: bit.ly/3W7fFjJ
There are so many dynamic, progressive and determined women working in the climate and active travel space. It's a privilege to know them and have had the opportunity to sit down and chat Katherine Dunne — Women Changemakers Leading the Climate Revolution medium.com/p/katherine-du…
Thrilled to celebrate #WeFeedTheUK at Wolves Lane! Local food practices maximise value for people, communities, economies & environments. Haringey’s Black Rootz project shows how community farms deliver food justice wefeedtheuk.org/story/food-justice-served-fresh-from-community-farms/ 🌱
London's updated #VisionZero plan shows 20mph zones cut child road deaths by 75% & overall casualties by 34%. But with 110 people still killed on our roads last year, we need urgent action on safe speeds & street design. The data is clear - let's act on it. 🚸
