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Joel Gilbert
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Very little original material, please check out my alter ego @greatgreennews.bsky.social for the little fillips of joy I've shamelessly pilfered from elsewhere
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greatgreennews.bsky.social
Spain is taking the consequences of climate change seriously by setting up a network of climate shelters. These will provide people, especially those most vulnerable to heat stress, with refuge from extreme heat in time for summer 2026 ☀️🇪🇸👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Spain to open climate shelter network ahead of next summer
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Reposted by Joel Gilbert
greatgreennews.bsky.social
Atlantic salmon have been spotted in 3 north-western English rivers for the first time since 2015. Sightings of the fish in the rivers Mersey, Goyt and Bollin mark a major milestone for a species which has seen a 30-50% decline in Britain since 2006 🥳 🐟 🐠 💙
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Young Atlantic salmon seen in three English rivers for first time in a decade
Species that is critically endangered in Britain is spotted in Mersey, Bollin and Goyt rivers in north-west
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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greatgreennews.bsky.social
Collisions with cargo and cruise ships are one of the leading causes of whale deaths worldwide. But now, technology is being installed on more of these ships to reduce the likelihood of their occurrence…
🐳 🛳️ 💙
alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-...
A new technology aims to help ships avoid hitting whales
WhaleSpotter is now used by a dozen companies, including some in Alaska
alaskapublic.org
December 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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greatgreennews.bsky.social
Heilbronn, Germany has been awarded the #europeangreencapital award 2027 for its sustainability performance across all environmental indicators. It was also praised for its participatory approach involving citizens and businesses 👏 🌳 🏙️ 🇩🇪 💚
environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban...
Heilbronn 2027
Once an industrial hub on the Neckar River, Heilbronn has transformed into a model of innovation, education, and green progress. Guided by strong governance and community collaboration, the city is re...
environment.ec.europa.eu
December 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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greatgreennews.bsky.social
An expansion of the #ForestofDean, Gloucestershire, is underway…120,000 trees are to be planted on an 88-hectare site on the edge of the forest by the end of March 🙌 🌳 🐿️ 💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Forest of Dean expansion begins with planting of 120,000 trees - BBC News
About 120,000 trees are being planted this winter to expand the Forest of Dean.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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jamesrball.com
The Conservatives and Reform are currently saying that UK free speech laws are so draconian that people are routinely jailed for bad takes, and yet also the only way to deal with Alaa’s social posts is to extra-judicially strip him of citizenship.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-c...
December 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social
I see the Indy is also going with asylum seekers being “banned” from doing something they were being forced to do unwillingly in the first place, so presumably this is how the Home Office‘s press release is framing its own admissions of incompetence and waste
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social
Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
Money on ALL transport for asylum seekers is about £16 million per year (spread across 110,000 people).
Michelle Mone’s company owes the government over £187 million in unpaid taxes and for supplying faulty gowns.
Still it’s important we stay angry with asylum seekers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
I mean it just sounds so obvious when you hear it out loud…
implausibleblog.bsky.social Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · Nov 13
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"

"This is sociopathic behaviour"

"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"

"I'm not a fan of Trump"

Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
The irony of those who propagate and profit from media bias using it as a weapon to defenestrate and dismantle the BBC is off the charts…a Very British Coup indeed
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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richiebryan.bsky.social
Sky News think a Green PM isn't out of the question

This is wild!
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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benfenton.bsky.social
As anti-Labour media will always put words in her mouth, why not beat them to it:

"Yes it's true, Daily Mail readers, we are coming for you and your money because a) everyone else had to pay under the Tories b) Brexit screwed the poor c) you voted for both. Cheers, Rachel."
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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facismisbad.bsky.social
I think they have a crush on you Zack.
zackpolanski.bsky.social Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Oct 26
Are the right ok?

This is next level of "journalistic* " slop.

Join.greenparty.org.uk
The artist known as Zack Polanski so am astute communicator. His voice is fluffed in a lisp. Glib radicalism of the rampant egomaniac.
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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yougov.co.uk
The Green Party's proposal for a wealth tax on 1% of assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn comes top of our list of tax reforms that Britons would support, with 75% giving it their backing

yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
October 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
"You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more happiness. Now you are depressed."
October 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
But that would mean our politics is corrupt? 🤔
bylinetimes.bsky.social Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · Oct 22
🔴The Real Energy Scandal The Media Won’t Tell You About

Fossil fuel interests are colluding with billionaire-owned media companies to block the UK’s transition towards a cheaper and greener future, argues @donnachadhmc.bsky.social

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/22/t...
The Real Energy Scandal The Media Won't Tell You About
Fossil fuel interests are colluding with billionaire-owned media companies to block the UK's transition towards a cheaper and greener future, argues Donnachadh McCarthy
bylinetimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
Since writing this a month ago the number in Sheffield has jumped to over 2,600, and climbing fast every day…

Something big is happening in UK politics 🚀💚🥳

Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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riseup.wiki
In a major diplomatic rift, Spain has officially severed ties with Israel, implementing an arms embargo, travel and trade bans, and restrictions on Israeli goods.

#Spain #RiseUp #Genocide #freepalestine #palestine #gaza #Israel #boycottisrael #bds #Children #SaveTheChildren #SaveOurChildren
October 22, 2025 at 7:23 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
Feel like if these were fans from ANY other country it would not be a matter for political interference. These are ‘fans’ btw who started a riot in Amsterdam by burning Palestinian flags and chanting ‘let the IDF win, fuck the Arabs’.
But sure it’s people holding placards that are the real enemy..
theguardian.com The Guardian @theguardian.com · Oct 17
Ministers to explore reversing ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending UK match after PM’s criticism – politics live
Ministers to explore reversing ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending UK match after PM’s criticism – politics live
Fans of the Israeli football team will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November owing to safety concerns Good morning. Yesterday it emerged that fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November owing to safety concerns. The decision was taken by Birmingham’s safety advisory group, based on advice from the West Midlands police, who said the match would be “high risk” based on “current intelligence and previous incidents, ­including ­violent clashes and hate crime offences that occurred during the 2024 Uefa Europa League match between Ajax and ­Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam”. There is more on the announcement here. The decision prompted widespread condemnation from political leaders. Keir Starmer said: This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets. This is a national disgrace. How have things come to this? A serious mistake by WM Police. You don’t tackle antisemitism by banning its victims. This decision must be reversed. From the moment that the match was announced, it was clear that there were latent safety risks that even our capable security and police authorities would not be able to fully manage. With so much hostility and uncertainty around the match, it was only right to take drastic measures. As Israel continues its assault on Gaza, killing thousands and devastating civilian infrastructure, sporting fixtures involving Israeli teams cannot be separated from the wider political context. Hosting such teams sends a message of normalisation and indifference to mass atrocities. [The decision is] just completely and utterly unacceptable, and the prime minister has said we will do everything we possibly can to resolve this issue. It’s an operational issue for the police, and government doesn’t get involved in operational issues for the police. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
Great line from ‘A Very British Coup’. When the socialist PM is asked if he is abolishing first class travel on trains his reply is, ‘No, I’m abolishing second class, everyone travels first class now.’
They also float the idea of ‘one man, one newspaper’. Might be a good time to revive this
October 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
dilbs.bsky.social
Am enjoying the ‘member surge’ for the #greenparty in Sheffield…
Up 300 this year to 1,400 in no small part to Zack’s enthusiasm in taking on the Farages and the Tuftons of this world!
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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bylinetimes.bsky.social
🔴The Big Tobacco, Climate Denial Lobbyist and Crypto Firms Sponsoring the Reform UK Conference

Big corporations and lobby groups are putting their cash behind the rise of Nigel Farage’s party

bylinetimes.com/2025/09/08/r...
The Big Tobacco, Climate Denial Lobbyist and Crypto Firms Sponsoring the Reform UK Conference
Big corporations and lobby groups are putting their cash behind the rise of Nigel Farage's party
bylinetimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
youtu.be/1KsgxOrgbOA?...
Is Zack Polanski the Left's answer to Nigel Farage?
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
youtu.be
September 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
dilbs.bsky.social
Do journalists ever point out to #Farage (rhymes with garage) that small boats weren’t an issue until his previous wet dream came true (Brexit)? People should be blaming him not turning to him
August 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM