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Jonathan Coe @jonathancoe.bsky.social · 3h

Yes! We need more of this, to show there are more of us than there are of them. Well done Birmingham for leading the way.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5h

‘Brummies united against racism’: poster campaign takes on the far right

A message of neighbourly solidarity is thriving in Birmingham against a backdrop of racist intimidation When Mus unfurled the leaflet lying on her driveway, she was left shocked, angry and upset. “White Britons are already a minority in London … it is clear that if these trends continue white people will become a minority in Britain,” it read. The leaflet, written by a far-right group, was distributed along her street three years ago in Moseley, a leafy suburb of Birmingham. It went on to blame NHS waiting lists, a shortage of social housing and even traffic on “the rising population”. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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David E (& a Sloth....) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🦥🏉🎻🎸🎶🏳️‍⚧️ @david-elsmere.bsky.social · 2h

The Go Fund Me for the posters is here

gofund.me/22db7b69f

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 1d

World has reached a ‘critical turning point’ in switch to renewable energy www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...

World has reached a ‘critical turning point’ in switch to renewable energy

Solar and wind power outpaced the growth in worldwide electricity demand

www.independent.co.uk

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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 1d

Well done @mumsforlungs.bsky.social

#AirPollution emitted from these cars has killed ~16,000 people in UK & caused 30,000 cases of childhood asthma.
>1m of dirty diesels still on the road. Unlike other countries, UK govt has yet to fine any manufacturer, or force repairs

Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 1d

Action on #Dieselgate is taking an “outrageous” amount of time, leaving more than a million dirty diesels still on the road today. This isn't just a corporate scandal, but a #Health scandal as well. It's time the car manufacturers paid. #AirPollution

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the Dieselgate scandal is still running hot

Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment in UK but trial brought by 1.8m motorists is about to begin

www.theguardian.com

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 2d

Join us next Friday (17th) at our #SchoolStreets webinar, particularly aimed at councillors & council officers. We'll be sharing insights and practical steps on how to deliver School Streets effectively. You'll leave feeling inspired and supported! Sign up below - see you on the 17th at 12pm.

Mums for Lungs: School Streets Webinar

Please join us at our webinar for councillors & officers to find out about School Streets and how you can be supported to implement them.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 1d

Action on #Dieselgate is taking an “outrageous” amount of time, leaving more than a million dirty diesels still on the road today. This isn't just a corporate scandal, but a #Health scandal as well. It's time the car manufacturers paid. #AirPollution

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the Dieselgate scandal is still running hot

Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment in UK but trial brought by 1.8m motorists is about to begin

www.theguardian.com

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WHO @who.int · 7d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

#BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.
Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided.

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 2d

Too many crashes outside my parents’ house - one killed a postman on his bike. Then I started cycling in Brum. That’ll radicalise anyone 🥲

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 2d

‘Finally, the IEA points out that spending on renewables rather than imported fossil fuels keeps more investment in domestic economies and supports local jobs’

Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 2d

Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries, saving hundreds of billions of dollars, report @iea.org

- including UK, Germany and Chile etc

Story by @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social
www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...

IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries - Carbon Brief

More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables

www.carbonbrief.org

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 2d

More than 60% of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis

- Biodiversity losses are growing, the IUCN reports as summit opens, but green turtle’s recovery ‘reminds us conservation works’

Story by @pgreenfielduk.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis

Biodiversity losses are growing, the IUCN reports as summit opens, but green turtle’s recovery ‘reminds us conservation works’

www.theguardian.com

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING

Former British diplomat challenges Palestine Action ban in Scotland

@craigmurrayorg.bsky.social argues proscription order contravenes rights to freedom of speech under European convention of human rights.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Former British diplomat challenges Palestine Action ban in Scotland

Craig Murray argues proscription order contravenes rights to freedom of speech under European convention of human rights

www.theguardian.com

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 2d

The most accurate use of ‘pumped and ready to go’ ever! Have fun!

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Omar Khan @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social · 4d

I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter

Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 2d

If you’re around over half term, there’s a kids’ cycling event at The Ackers on the 29th, run by the brilliant Beacon Cycle Club 🚴‍♀️

It’s all about having fun – no racing experience or club membership needed, just a chance for kids to ride and enjoy themselves

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/half-term-...

Half term off-road challenge

An afternoon of bike fun at Ackers Adventure.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Maria @thismaria.bsky.social · 8d

Wish I could say it comes as a massive surprise that there's an overlap between the flag people and suspected fraudsters, but this is great work by the @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social.

'It's 100% legitimate' www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...

Red flags: The non-existent company behind Brum's Union Jacks

'It's 100% legitimate'

www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk

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The Dispatch @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social · 8d

“Well, that’s nothing to do with what y–you either want to talk about flags or that, I mean this is mental," he told us when we asked him about it.

Read the full story on The Dispatch.
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 3d

Really happy to see Birmingham city centre becoming more walkable, cycle-friendly, and accessible! 🧑🏽‍🦽🚶‍♂️🚲 New lighting, surfacing, and signs should make getting around easier and safer for everyone - and every step away from cars is a win for cleaner air 💚

www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...

Active travel project to improve walking and cycling | Birmingham City Council

Active travel project to improve walking and cycling - Active travel project to improve walking and cycling

www.birmingham.gov.uk

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 9d

Our #Dieselgate petition is growing. Let's get this even higher, before the trial begins on October 13th. Have you signed yet? #AirPollution #DitchDiesel

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

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Healthy Air Coalition UK @healthyairuk.bsky.social · 9d

Liz from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social reminded us that Manchester is the most polluted city in the UK, with a recent 33% increase in babies and toddlers admitted to hospital with breathing issues. Political leadership and School Streets needed in Manchester and across UK. 🚸
@lizgdfy.bsky.social #LPC25

Liz Godfrey sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 4d

www.change.org/p/mandate-fe...

Sign the Petition

Mandate Festivals to Tackle Abandoned Camping Gear

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 5d

Over 24,000 children in Birmingham are living with #Asthma. The Clean Air Zone has reduced #AirPollution by 17%, but the toxic air in #Birmingham is still having a "devastating impact" on communities.

Mum says 'just don't' as she warns parents of three problems on school run

Chelmsley Wood mum opens up on her son's health issues as she urged parents to be aware of 'toxic air' amid struggles walking to school

uk.news.yahoo.com

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 5d

We shouldn’t be idling cars - it’s harmful to people around our vehicles

Some councils warn they will fine you, ie neighbours Richmond, ours might put up a few signs

#AirPollution kills

Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 5d

A mum worried about her son’s asthma and cars idling outside school.
This shouldn’t be normal - no child should struggle to breathe because of toxic air.
Support @asthmaandlung.org.uk and @mumsforlungs.bsky.social’s
call for cleaner air.
🔗 www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
#AirPollution

Mum says 'just don't' as she warns parents of three problems on school run

Chelmsley Wood mum opens up on her son's health issues as she urged parents to be aware of 'toxic air' amid struggles walking to school

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 5d

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 5d

A mum worried about her son’s asthma and cars idling outside school.
This shouldn’t be normal - no child should struggle to breathe because of toxic air.
Support @asthmaandlung.org.uk and @mumsforlungs.bsky.social’s
call for cleaner air.
🔗 www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
#AirPollution

Mum says 'just don't' as she warns parents of three problems on school run

Chelmsley Wood mum opens up on her son's health issues as she urged parents to be aware of 'toxic air' amid struggles walking to school

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 5d

Good to hear Andy Street call out Robert Jenrick - but why did he feel the need to drag up the “riots” of the 80s? 🤔
They were in Lozells, not Handsworth, but the press got it wrong and the name stuck.
Also… that was 40 years ago!
🔗 www.bbc.com/news/uk-engl...

New film retells the 1985 Handsworth Riots story

The Tiny Spark, a film about events that rocked Birmingham nearly 40 years ago, set to premiere.

www.bbc.com

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