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Glenn Vowles

@enviroman.bsky.social

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For a just transition from mass consumerism to conserver living. Bristol based. Humanist. Open University Tutor, Environment, 25+ yrs. Sustainability advocate 45+ yrs. Born 318ppm carbon dioxide, 427ppm & rising now. https://conserverliving.blogspot.com/

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Glenn Vowles @enviroman.bsky.social · Aug 10

Humanism means: using #evidence based #reason to form your views; developing your own and others wellbeing; being concerned for others; drawing meaning from connections and experiences, with other people, with the environment...
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A picture of the character Colombo in a thinking posture. Alongside are words similar to those he often spoke: Just one more thing...Sir, ma'am can you substantiate that?

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Dr. Elizabeth Sawin @bethsawin.bsky.social · 1d

3 dangers well known in systems thinking:
--exponentially growing power & weak breaking systems
-- incentives and values, like wealth and power, out of touch with physical limits or the common good

🚨 Systems thinking flashing red alert at what's revealed here

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | The A.I. Prompt That Could End the World

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

Millions of Ukrainians have lost their homes — 4.6 million displaced within the country, 6.9 million forced abroad.

The struggle to rebuild lives and communities will last long after the war ends.

#Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

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Dr. Elizabeth Sawin @bethsawin.bsky.social · 1d

#multisolving

Sometimes problems are easier to solve when you weave them together.

Thomas Silverstein @tsilverstein.bsky.social · 1d

Aging Libraries Could Offer Cities a Unique Opportunity to Build New Housing While Improving Public Services www.urban.org/urban-wire/a...

Aging Libraries Could Offer Cities a Unique Opportunity to Build New Housing While Improving Public Services

Since 2000, more than 1,800 apartment units have been built in combined library-housing developments. These projects not only address local housing needs but…

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Dr. Elizabeth Sawin @bethsawin.bsky.social · 1d

What's the venn diagram of very bonkers, very self-serving, and very dangerous called?

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22h

I called this out on #BBCQT last night and I'm calling it out again now.

He is gaslighting a nation.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Farage insists ex-Reform UK Wales leader convicted of bribery is ‘bad apple’

Farage said he was shocked by Nathan Gill’s admissions relating to pro-Russia statements Nigel Farage has insisted his party’s former leader in Wales who was convicted of taking pro-Russian bribes was a “bad apple” who betrayed him. The Reform UK leader was in Caerphilly campaigning for his candidate in a forthcoming Senedd byelection when he was asked about his links to Nathan Gill. Continue reading...

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Glenn Vowles @enviroman.bsky.social · 22h

Green turtle numbers are recovering but the overall #biodiversity picture is bad. The Red List of endangered species has 172,620 species on it, with 48,646 threatened with #extinction.
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Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22h

Membership at record levels.

Polling at record levels.

Winning elections at record levels.

What a time to be in @greenparty.org.uk

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Zack Polanski: I went on Question Time - I was blown away by the response

The response has been quite overwhelming.

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

And you've seen every single one of them proclaimed on an electronic billboard: #BigOil in full #GreenWashing mode

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Fossil fuel companies control a mere 1.42% of renewable energy projects worldwide, study reveals

The fossil fuel industry is falling far short of its pledge to lead the energy transition, according to new research from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autòn...

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

Plastic recycling industry potentially worth £2bn.
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Britain missing out on potential £2bn recycling industry by exporting plastic waste

Exclusive: Government failure to close loophole allows 600,000 tonnes to be shipped elsewhere each year

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

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Patriots don't peddle for Putin.

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Farage's top aide in furious BBC Question Time clash over Russian bribe MEP

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf clashed with Green Party leader Zack Polanski on BBC Question Time over the conviction of ex-Reform Welsh leader Nathan Gill, who took Russian bribes

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

#Biodiversity - it is a #PublicHealth essential

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How nature can make urban dwellers healthier

A study by Rutgers ecologist Myla Aronson and colleagues has found "overwhelming" evidence that increasing biodiversity in cities—establishing parks, installing native plants and encouraging sustainab...

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Peter Welsh @peterwelsh68.bsky.social · 1d

Just watched @zackpolanski.bsky.social speak without fear on
BBC Question Time.

Stuck to his principles and never shrank from saying what needed to be said.

Zack was himself under extreme pressure and I've never been more proud to be a Green.

Where's my rosette at?

#bbcqt

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Buddha_aka_me @buddhaakame.bsky.social · 1d

Shrewsbury, out here showing that not everyone believes that immigration is bad, or the cause of many people's problems.
I truly hope Green party membership here surges after #BBCQT
We need a viable alternative to vote for next election.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for all the really amazing support from Question Time tonight!

You heard it several times (including even from Reform!):

@greenparty.org.uk are surging.

Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk

#BBCQT

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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TryingMyBest @tryingmybestuk.bsky.social · 1d

Finally an episode worth watching - fantastic job @zackpolanski.bsky.social

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 1d

I have to say, it’s great to see Reform being called out for exactly what they are and what they do by Zak Polanski on #questiontime

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

“Why is it always hard choices for working-class communities — not for multimillionaires and billionaires?”

Zack Polanski calls for a tax on the super-rich on #BBCQT

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Anita R @venividiverily.bsky.social · 1d

I could watch Zack Polanski utterly wreck Zia Yusuf ALL DAY LONG.

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Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 1d

Former Head of Comms for the IEA, Annabel Denham, says the super rich will leave if we have a wealth tax.

Yes, the very same IEA that brought us Liz Truss’ disastrous mini budget. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Green Party leader Zack Polanski explains that their taxable assets can’t leave. #bbcqt

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Natalia Kubica @nataliakubica.bsky.social · 1d

Feeling inspired by @zackpolanski.bsky.social's performance on #BBCQT?

Join a growing movement of over 95,000 working together for a fairer, greener society ⬇️

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 1d

I watched Question Time for the first time in ages tonight. Great to see the audience pushing back on the anti-immigration rhetoric from the majority of the panel. Well done @zackpolanski.bsky.social for making your points so well. I expect the membership will be well into six figures soon.

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Laurie Dunkin Wedd @ldw1.bsky.social · 1d

Fascinating how the inclusion of @zackpolanski.bsky.social on #QuestionTime alters the whole tone and tenor of debate for the better.
And how much the audience like it!

Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 1d

I have to say, it’s great to see Reform being called out for exactly what they are and what they do by Zak Polanski on #questiontime

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2d

The humanist meaning of life with A C Grayling 🔍

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Not only are we at record numbers of members and growing every day - this is our highest ever poll rating.

We're just getting started.

This is the politics of the 99% Vs the 1% for a country we can all afford to live in - plenty of room to grow.

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 2d

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (-3)
LAB: 17% (-2)
CON: 17% (+3)
GRN: 15% (+4)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 8 Oct.
Changes w/ 1 Oct.

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