Opportunity Green
@opportunitygreen.org
Opportunity Green is tackling climate change with law, policy and economics to achieve equity, justice, and accountability.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/
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Opportunity Green
@opportunitygreen.org
· Nov 22
🦋 Hello Bluesky! A quick intro to Opportunity Green...
We use legal, policy, and economic expertise to fill in the gaps in global climate action. This means strategically targeting the sectors which are not on a 1.5-aligned emissions trajectory.
But what does this look like in practice? 🤔
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We use legal, policy, and economic expertise to fill in the gaps in global climate action. This means strategically targeting the sectors which are not on a 1.5-aligned emissions trajectory.
But what does this look like in practice? 🤔
🧵👇
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New report: Financing False Solutions in Steel Decarbonisation
Account for 11% of global CO2 emissions, the steel sector must transition, but not all steel decarbonisation solutions are equal.
www.banktrack.org/article/bank...
Account for 11% of global CO2 emissions, the steel sector must transition, but not all steel decarbonisation solutions are equal.
www.banktrack.org/article/bank...
Banks risk burning forests & fossil fuels for “green” steel
Read our new report here New analysis from BankTrack reveals that banks are at risk of delaying the global steel transition by allowing ‘green’ finance to flow to environmentally…
www.banktrack.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:22 AM
New report: Financing False Solutions in Steel Decarbonisation
Account for 11% of global CO2 emissions, the steel sector must transition, but not all steel decarbonisation solutions are equal.
www.banktrack.org/article/bank...
Account for 11% of global CO2 emissions, the steel sector must transition, but not all steel decarbonisation solutions are equal.
www.banktrack.org/article/bank...
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📨 Dear EU Commission,
When the game isn’t going in our favour, it’s tempting to change the rules – but doing so risks losing the trust of the other players.
Adapting Better Regulation to suit a big industry agenda is no different.
🎲 Today 50+ CSOs call for fair play:
eeb.org/en/library/j...
When the game isn’t going in our favour, it’s tempting to change the rules – but doing so risks losing the trust of the other players.
Adapting Better Regulation to suit a big industry agenda is no different.
🎲 Today 50+ CSOs call for fair play:
eeb.org/en/library/j...
February 4, 2026 at 7:53 AM
📨 Dear EU Commission,
When the game isn’t going in our favour, it’s tempting to change the rules – but doing so risks losing the trust of the other players.
Adapting Better Regulation to suit a big industry agenda is no different.
🎲 Today 50+ CSOs call for fair play:
eeb.org/en/library/j...
When the game isn’t going in our favour, it’s tempting to change the rules – but doing so risks losing the trust of the other players.
Adapting Better Regulation to suit a big industry agenda is no different.
🎲 Today 50+ CSOs call for fair play:
eeb.org/en/library/j...
📣 Breaking! Opportunity Green files greenwashing complaint against Scottish Gas Networks
In our submission to the CMA, we argue that many of SGN's claims:
ℹ️ Are factually incorrect.
💹 Ignore scientific evidence
🏠 Put homeowners at risk
Read more 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
In our submission to the CMA, we argue that many of SGN's claims:
ℹ️ Are factually incorrect.
💹 Ignore scientific evidence
🏠 Put homeowners at risk
Read more 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
Greenwashing complaint against SGN's home heating trials — Opportunity Green
Opportunity Gren files a greenwashing complaint to the Competition and Markets Authority against Scottish Gas Networks for home heating trial that risks misleading consumers.
www.opportunitygreen.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
📣 Breaking! Opportunity Green files greenwashing complaint against Scottish Gas Networks
In our submission to the CMA, we argue that many of SGN's claims:
ℹ️ Are factually incorrect.
💹 Ignore scientific evidence
🏠 Put homeowners at risk
Read more 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
In our submission to the CMA, we argue that many of SGN's claims:
ℹ️ Are factually incorrect.
💹 Ignore scientific evidence
🏠 Put homeowners at risk
Read more 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
📣 Opportunity Green is hiring a Digital and SEO Manager!
If you have a real passion for using your digital skills and SEO knowledge to tackle climate change, this role is your chance to do exactly that.
Find out more and apply: www.opportunitygreen.org/vacancies-di...
#digitaljobs
If you have a real passion for using your digital skills and SEO knowledge to tackle climate change, this role is your chance to do exactly that.
Find out more and apply: www.opportunitygreen.org/vacancies-di...
#digitaljobs
January 22, 2026 at 11:44 AM
📣 Opportunity Green is hiring a Digital and SEO Manager!
If you have a real passion for using your digital skills and SEO knowledge to tackle climate change, this role is your chance to do exactly that.
Find out more and apply: www.opportunitygreen.org/vacancies-di...
#digitaljobs
If you have a real passion for using your digital skills and SEO knowledge to tackle climate change, this role is your chance to do exactly that.
Find out more and apply: www.opportunitygreen.org/vacancies-di...
#digitaljobs
Today, @shareaction.bsky.social launches a new investor briefing highlighting how air pollution remains a critical blind spot in investment decision-making – and how this is translating into material financial exposure as regulation tightens, litigation grows and operational disruption increases👇
January 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Today, @shareaction.bsky.social launches a new investor briefing highlighting how air pollution remains a critical blind spot in investment decision-making – and how this is translating into material financial exposure as regulation tightens, litigation grows and operational disruption increases👇
⚡🏭 The UK government can’t keep ignoring the environmental impact of data centres.
Data centre energy demand is rapidly rising, putting growing pressure on electricity grids and undermining the UK’s decarbonisation plans.
Here’s why this matters 👇 🧵
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
Data centre energy demand is rapidly rising, putting growing pressure on electricity grids and undermining the UK’s decarbonisation plans.
Here’s why this matters 👇 🧵
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 AM
⚡🏭 The UK government can’t keep ignoring the environmental impact of data centres.
Data centre energy demand is rapidly rising, putting growing pressure on electricity grids and undermining the UK’s decarbonisation plans.
Here’s why this matters 👇 🧵
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
Data centre energy demand is rapidly rising, putting growing pressure on electricity grids and undermining the UK’s decarbonisation plans.
Here’s why this matters 👇 🧵
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
Ireland is missing its climate targets – just as it prepares to take over the EU Presidency. 🇮🇪
With record tax revenues and soaring emissions from data centres & aviation, can Ireland step up as Europe’s Climate President?
3 concrete actions in our blog 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/irish-g...
With record tax revenues and soaring emissions from data centres & aviation, can Ireland step up as Europe’s Climate President?
3 concrete actions in our blog 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/irish-g...
Will Ireland step up and become the EU's climate President? — Opportunity Green
Ireland has announced it will only achieve half its target of a 51% emissions reduction by 2030. As it heads towards its EU Presidency, Ireland has an opportunity to step up as the climate president o...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Ireland is missing its climate targets – just as it prepares to take over the EU Presidency. 🇮🇪
With record tax revenues and soaring emissions from data centres & aviation, can Ireland step up as Europe’s Climate President?
3 concrete actions in our blog 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/irish-g...
With record tax revenues and soaring emissions from data centres & aviation, can Ireland step up as Europe’s Climate President?
3 concrete actions in our blog 👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/irish-g...
🌱 Trying to fight off the January blues? We’ve got something to lift your spirits!
Here are 12 positive climate stories from 2025 that made us feel hopeful about the future.
📖 Read:
Here are 12 positive climate stories from 2025 that made us feel hopeful about the future.
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Our top Positive Climate Stories of 2025 — Opportunity Green
Read 12 positive climate stories that made us feel hopeful in 2025.
www.opportunitygreen.org
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM
🌱 Trying to fight off the January blues? We’ve got something to lift your spirits!
Here are 12 positive climate stories from 2025 that made us feel hopeful about the future.
📖 Read:
Here are 12 positive climate stories from 2025 that made us feel hopeful about the future.
📖 Read:
🎄 Looking for a meaningful last-minute Christmas gift? Donate to your favourite NGO!
We’re honoured that Opportunity Green was recognised by @vox.com and @washingtonpost.com as one of eight “high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based” climate organisations. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
We’re honoured that Opportunity Green was recognised by @vox.com and @washingtonpost.com as one of eight “high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based” climate organisations. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
December 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🎄 Looking for a meaningful last-minute Christmas gift? Donate to your favourite NGO!
We’re honoured that Opportunity Green was recognised by @vox.com and @washingtonpost.com as one of eight “high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based” climate organisations. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
We’re honoured that Opportunity Green was recognised by @vox.com and @washingtonpost.com as one of eight “high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based” climate organisations. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
✈️ Aviation’s climate impact could be higher than you think it is.
Most conversations about flying focus on CO₂. That’s only half the story. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
Most conversations about flying focus on CO₂. That’s only half the story. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
December 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
✈️ Aviation’s climate impact could be higher than you think it is.
Most conversations about flying focus on CO₂. That’s only half the story. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
Most conversations about flying focus on CO₂. That’s only half the story. 🧵👇
#ClimateSky #GreenSky
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🌊 Cruise growth must not come at the cost of clean air and healthy communities.
The UK Government’s cruise growth plan, launched in September, aims to boost coastal economies -touted as worth £5.8 billion a year and supporting 60,000 jobs.
The UK Government’s cruise growth plan, launched in September, aims to boost coastal economies -touted as worth £5.8 billion a year and supporting 60,000 jobs.
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🌊 Cruise growth must not come at the cost of clean air and healthy communities.
The UK Government’s cruise growth plan, launched in September, aims to boost coastal economies -touted as worth £5.8 billion a year and supporting 60,000 jobs.
The UK Government’s cruise growth plan, launched in September, aims to boost coastal economies -touted as worth £5.8 billion a year and supporting 60,000 jobs.
⚖️ BREAKING: We're launching Europe's first climate-related complaint in the steel sector.
We've filed a complaint calling on ArcelorMittal to publish a revised climate strategy that addresses its massive climate impact.
Here's why this matters 🧵
#ClimateSky #LawSky
We've filed a complaint calling on ArcelorMittal to publish a revised climate strategy that addresses its massive climate impact.
Here's why this matters 🧵
#ClimateSky #LawSky
December 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
⚖️ BREAKING: We're launching Europe's first climate-related complaint in the steel sector.
We've filed a complaint calling on ArcelorMittal to publish a revised climate strategy that addresses its massive climate impact.
Here's why this matters 🧵
#ClimateSky #LawSky
We've filed a complaint calling on ArcelorMittal to publish a revised climate strategy that addresses its massive climate impact.
Here's why this matters 🧵
#ClimateSky #LawSky
❄️ This week, the OG team had our winter day out at Kew’s festive light trail!
After a delicious lunch at The Botanist, we walked it off around a trail of giant illuminated lilies, a magical carpet of mushrooms and Kew’s famous tunnel of light.
We’re now feeling well and truly festive! 🎄
After a delicious lunch at The Botanist, we walked it off around a trail of giant illuminated lilies, a magical carpet of mushrooms and Kew’s famous tunnel of light.
We’re now feeling well and truly festive! 🎄
December 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
❄️ This week, the OG team had our winter day out at Kew’s festive light trail!
After a delicious lunch at The Botanist, we walked it off around a trail of giant illuminated lilies, a magical carpet of mushrooms and Kew’s famous tunnel of light.
We’re now feeling well and truly festive! 🎄
After a delicious lunch at The Botanist, we walked it off around a trail of giant illuminated lilies, a magical carpet of mushrooms and Kew’s famous tunnel of light.
We’re now feeling well and truly festive! 🎄
📣 This month's edition of Positive Climate Stories is out - and it's a COP30 special!
Despite geopolitical tension, #COP30 proved that multilateralism remains alive - with smaller groups of determined countries driving ambition. 💪
Here are our top stories from this year's climate summit ⤵️
Despite geopolitical tension, #COP30 proved that multilateralism remains alive - with smaller groups of determined countries driving ambition. 💪
Here are our top stories from this year's climate summit ⤵️
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
📣 This month's edition of Positive Climate Stories is out - and it's a COP30 special!
Despite geopolitical tension, #COP30 proved that multilateralism remains alive - with smaller groups of determined countries driving ambition. 💪
Here are our top stories from this year's climate summit ⤵️
Despite geopolitical tension, #COP30 proved that multilateralism remains alive - with smaller groups of determined countries driving ambition. 💪
Here are our top stories from this year's climate summit ⤵️
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NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
✈️ Can the EU legally regulate emissions from international flights under an expanded ETS?
Our new briefing says yes.
Our key findings: it’s lawful, double regulation isn’t prohibited and the ETS already has tools to manage it.
Read more👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
Our new briefing says yes.
Our key findings: it’s lawful, double regulation isn’t prohibited and the ETS already has tools to manage it.
Read more👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
Legal powers to regulate international aviation under the EU ETS — Opportunity Green
In this legal briefing, we look at some key legal questions around the expansion of the EU's Emissions Trading System. The research proves that the expansion is aligned with and permissible under inte...
www.opportunitygreen.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
✈️ Can the EU legally regulate emissions from international flights under an expanded ETS?
Our new briefing says yes.
Our key findings: it’s lawful, double regulation isn’t prohibited and the ETS already has tools to manage it.
Read more👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
Our new briefing says yes.
Our key findings: it’s lawful, double regulation isn’t prohibited and the ETS already has tools to manage it.
Read more👇
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
✈️ Yesterday, our CEO Aoife O’Leary spoke at Aviation Carbon on the lack of climate ambition at the ICAO Assembly – and why the growing Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition offers real hope.
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
✈️ Yesterday, our CEO Aoife O’Leary spoke at Aviation Carbon on the lack of climate ambition at the ICAO Assembly – and why the growing Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition offers real hope.
💚 Tired of negative climate headlines? We've got three positive climate stories for you!
From wind power’s billion-pound savings to the creation of the world’s largest marine park, and more.
📖 Read our full blog: https://tinyurl.com/yf939af8
From wind power’s billion-pound savings to the creation of the world’s largest marine park, and more.
📖 Read our full blog: https://tinyurl.com/yf939af8
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
💚 Tired of negative climate headlines? We've got three positive climate stories for you!
From wind power’s billion-pound savings to the creation of the world’s largest marine park, and more.
📖 Read our full blog: https://tinyurl.com/yf939af8
From wind power’s billion-pound savings to the creation of the world’s largest marine park, and more.
📖 Read our full blog: https://tinyurl.com/yf939af8
🎉 Thrilled to be named one of @givinggreen.earth’s 2025-26 Top Climate Nonprofits – for the third year in a row!
Their annual list spotlights orgs with the greatest potential to cut emissions & drive systemic change, backed by rigorous research.
Read: www.givinggreen.earth/research/opp...
Their annual list spotlights orgs with the greatest potential to cut emissions & drive systemic change, backed by rigorous research.
Read: www.givinggreen.earth/research/opp...
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎉 Thrilled to be named one of @givinggreen.earth’s 2025-26 Top Climate Nonprofits – for the third year in a row!
Their annual list spotlights orgs with the greatest potential to cut emissions & drive systemic change, backed by rigorous research.
Read: www.givinggreen.earth/research/opp...
Their annual list spotlights orgs with the greatest potential to cut emissions & drive systemic change, backed by rigorous research.
Read: www.givinggreen.earth/research/opp...
✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Closing Ireland’s aviation climate gap — Opportunity Green
In 2026, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU. This report examines how the country can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy and expanding the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to inc
www.opportunitygreen.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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New report, published today, on how international cooperation can address the significant climate impacts caused by aircraft contrails. Report for AEF by @opportunitygreen.org focuses on how states can best work together to put contrail avoidance into practice 1/2
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/10/29/g...
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/10/29/g...
Giving wings to contrail mitigation: a template for international cooperation - Aviation Environment Federation
Contrails, or to give them their full title, condensation trails, are a regular sight in the skies over the UK, criss-crossing each other in the wake of aircraft flying at …
www.aef.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
New report, published today, on how international cooperation can address the significant climate impacts caused by aircraft contrails. Report for AEF by @opportunitygreen.org focuses on how states can best work together to put contrail avoidance into practice 1/2
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/10/29/g...
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/10/29/g...
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🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
A healthy planet, a fair society: new UN guidance links human rights and the environment | Just Fair
In December 2024, Just Fair co-ordinated a joint response from members of the UK ESCR Network to a call for evidence from the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Committee) on su...
justfair.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
✈️ The aviation industry’s message: tax us if you must – just don’t spend it saving lives from climate change.
Our CEO writes about how a small proposed levy on luxury flights – to fund climate action – has the industry up in arms.
Read our blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/air-pas...
Our CEO writes about how a small proposed levy on luxury flights – to fund climate action – has the industry up in arms.
Read our blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/air-pas...
Why the aviation industry prefers an air passenger tax to a solidarity levy — Opportunity Green
What is the difference between the UK Air Passenger Duty and the Solidarity Levy - and what would the aviation industry prefer? Find in this blog, along with our quick guide to aviation tax.
www.opportunitygreen.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
✈️ The aviation industry’s message: tax us if you must – just don’t spend it saving lives from climate change.
Our CEO writes about how a small proposed levy on luxury flights – to fund climate action – has the industry up in arms.
Read our blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/air-pas...
Our CEO writes about how a small proposed levy on luxury flights – to fund climate action – has the industry up in arms.
Read our blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/air-pas...
✈️ New legal opinion: airport capacity can be reduced on climate grounds under EU law 🌍
Our latest analysis challenges long-held assumptions about the EU Slot Regulation – and what it means for aviation and climate policy.
🧵 Thread 👇
#LawSky #ClimateSky
Our latest analysis challenges long-held assumptions about the EU Slot Regulation – and what it means for aviation and climate policy.
🧵 Thread 👇
#LawSky #ClimateSky
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
✈️ New legal opinion: airport capacity can be reduced on climate grounds under EU law 🌍
Our latest analysis challenges long-held assumptions about the EU Slot Regulation – and what it means for aviation and climate policy.
🧵 Thread 👇
#LawSky #ClimateSky
Our latest analysis challenges long-held assumptions about the EU Slot Regulation – and what it means for aviation and climate policy.
🧵 Thread 👇
#LawSky #ClimateSky
🚢 Last week’s decision at the @imohq.bsky.social was a huge setback for tackling shipping’s climate impact.
What should have been a historic step toward net zero has instead been delayed. 🧵
What should have been a historic step toward net zero has instead been delayed. 🧵
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🚢 Last week’s decision at the @imohq.bsky.social was a huge setback for tackling shipping’s climate impact.
What should have been a historic step toward net zero has instead been delayed. 🧵
What should have been a historic step toward net zero has instead been delayed. 🧵