Steve Dawe
@stevedawe.bsky.social
Transport, Envt, Climate, life long Green Party and Buddhist. Writer at WEST ENGLAND BYLINES. Retd interdisciplinary social sci lecturer incl teaching Abt Climate/Envt/Devt Studies/Euro Studies. Married, parent, grandparent. Passionate Abt folk music.
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As someone who spent the best part of 4 years in Romania in the mid 1990s advising the government & disbursing EU pre-accession funds this is great to see.
Recommended read: The Guardian explored how Romania’s emissions have fallen by 75% since the 1990s and have been decoupled from the country’s economic growth.
‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Emissions have plunged 75% since communist times in the birthplace of big oil – but for some the transition has been brutal
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February 14, 2026 at 12:19 PM
As someone who spent the best part of 4 years in Romania in the mid 1990s advising the government & disbursing EU pre-accession funds this is great to see.
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An (as always) illuminating post on the Palestine Action judgement yesterday from @davidallengreen.bsky.social. Highlights govt over-reach in the first instance and the remarkable efforts of the legal team representing PA in achieving this win!
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What the Palestine Action judgment means - and what it does not mean
The High Court rules against the government, but not with enthusiasm
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February 14, 2026 at 12:29 PM
An (as always) illuminating post on the Palestine Action judgement yesterday from @davidallengreen.bsky.social. Highlights govt over-reach in the first instance and the remarkable efforts of the legal team representing PA in achieving this win!
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"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around."
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
February 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around."
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
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Unexpected and interesting
Italy / Africa Summit: "We have launched a broad initiative on debt conversion for joint development projects. To this, we are adding the introduction of debt‑suspension clauses for those nations affected by extreme climate events," she [PM Meloni] added." uk.news.yahoo.com/italian-pm-m...
Italian PM Meloni offers climate‑shock debt suspension for African states
MILAN, Feb 14 () - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Italy and its African partners had focused their latest talks on the continent's debt burden, with Rome offering countries a chanc...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Unexpected and interesting
Palestine Action judicial review results: www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...
UK: High Court finds Palestine Action ban unlawful and should be 'quashed'
Judgment follows judicial review challenging ban brought by group's co-founder Huda Ammori
www.middleeasteye.net
February 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Palestine Action judicial review results: www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...
The current estimate for getting a confirmed diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum in Oxford is SIXTEEN years. Govt policy updating not good enough. SEE: www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
The government response to the Autism Act Committee lacks any substance - it’s unacceptable
Delaying a new national strategy for autism is not just about paperwork - yet the Labour government doesn't seem to see this
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February 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The current estimate for getting a confirmed diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum in Oxford is SIXTEEN years. Govt policy updating not good enough. SEE: www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
My analysis: Gaps in the Government Carbon Budget And Growth Delivery Plan westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/cli...
Gaps in the Government Carbon Budget And Growth Delivery Plan
A recent publication highlights just how disappointing the current government’s approach to climate change is. More vision is needed
westenglandbylines.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
My analysis: Gaps in the Government Carbon Budget And Growth Delivery Plan westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/cli...
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#Gorton&Denton with @sianberry.bsky.social MP & leader of the @walesgreenparty.bsky.social @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social
💚 Weds 18 Feb
Wed Feb 18 •10:00 AM
End: Wed Feb 18 •08:00 PM
Location: HQ • 173 Mount Road #Manchester, M18 7QT
#VoteGreen #Gorton&Denton
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💚 Weds 18 Feb
Wed Feb 18 •10:00 AM
End: Wed Feb 18 •08:00 PM
Location: HQ • 173 Mount Road #Manchester, M18 7QT
#VoteGreen #Gorton&Denton
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February 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
#Gorton&Denton with @sianberry.bsky.social MP & leader of the @walesgreenparty.bsky.social @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social
💚 Weds 18 Feb
Wed Feb 18 •10:00 AM
End: Wed Feb 18 •08:00 PM
Location: HQ • 173 Mount Road #Manchester, M18 7QT
#VoteGreen #Gorton&Denton
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💚 Weds 18 Feb
Wed Feb 18 •10:00 AM
End: Wed Feb 18 •08:00 PM
Location: HQ • 173 Mount Road #Manchester, M18 7QT
#VoteGreen #Gorton&Denton
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social “If Labour think they're in this race, then they clearly haven't knocked on a single door.”
#VoteGreen in ##Gorton&Denton #VoteHannahSpencer
#JoinGreenParty > join.greenparty.org.uk
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#VoteGreen in ##Gorton&Denton #VoteHannahSpencer
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Exclusive: Zack Polanski Says Labour Have Already Blown It In Gorton And Denton By-Election
Zack Polanski told HuffPost UK Labour "blew it before the contest even started".
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February 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social “If Labour think they're in this race, then they clearly haven't knocked on a single door.”
#VoteGreen in ##Gorton&Denton #VoteHannahSpencer
#JoinGreenParty > join.greenparty.org.uk
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#VoteGreen in ##Gorton&Denton #VoteHannahSpencer
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Our electoral system is causing ever greater distortions
It cannot handle multi-party politics
There is an elections bill in Parliament *right now* that could change this
Make sure your MP knows you think that it should
#FairVotesNow
It cannot handle multi-party politics
There is an elections bill in Parliament *right now* that could change this
Make sure your MP knows you think that it should
#FairVotesNow
📮 Full text of the letter calling on the Government to engage with the growing risks First Past the Post now presents
✍️ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
👇 Read it in full
✍️ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
👇 Read it in full
February 14, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Our electoral system is causing ever greater distortions
It cannot handle multi-party politics
There is an elections bill in Parliament *right now* that could change this
Make sure your MP knows you think that it should
#FairVotesNow
It cannot handle multi-party politics
There is an elections bill in Parliament *right now* that could change this
Make sure your MP knows you think that it should
#FairVotesNow
Dithering is the default position of this Govt when it's not pursuing entirely wrong policies.
As the EU explores a ban on forever chemicals, the UK announces a plan to make a plan of what to maybe do about PFAS. How many people are being exposed to harmful chemicals while the government dithers?
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The EU is working on a blanket ban of ‘forever chemicals’. Why isn't Britain? | Pippa Neill
I met people living with dangerous levels of Pfas, including in their food. The government is failing them, says environmental journalist Pippa Neill
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Dithering is the default position of this Govt when it's not pursuing entirely wrong policies.
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Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
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BREAKING⚡️The High Court has just ruled that the government's draconian ban of Palestine Action was unlawful. This is a massive blow to the Home Office’s authoritarian approach. They need to stop criminalising people protesting a genocide and start ending the UK's complicity
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
BREAKING⚡️The High Court has just ruled that the government's draconian ban of Palestine Action was unlawful. This is a massive blow to the Home Office’s authoritarian approach. They need to stop criminalising people protesting a genocide and start ending the UK's complicity
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Very glad the proscription of #PalestineAction has today been found to be unlawful.
The Green Party will always stand against authoritarian crackdowns on peaceful protest and continue to fight for peace and justice for victims of the genocide in Gaza.
The Green Party will always stand against authoritarian crackdowns on peaceful protest and continue to fight for peace and justice for victims of the genocide in Gaza.
February 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Very glad the proscription of #PalestineAction has today been found to be unlawful.
The Green Party will always stand against authoritarian crackdowns on peaceful protest and continue to fight for peace and justice for victims of the genocide in Gaza.
The Green Party will always stand against authoritarian crackdowns on peaceful protest and continue to fight for peace and justice for victims of the genocide in Gaza.
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🔴Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation
The man in charge of developing Reform's plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
🔴Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
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I welcome today's ruling that the proscription of #PalestineAction was unlawful.
The Govt must immediately stop interfering with legitimate peaceful protest - and instead fully address its complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The Govt must immediately stop interfering with legitimate peaceful protest - and instead fully address its complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
February 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
I welcome today's ruling that the proscription of #PalestineAction was unlawful.
The Govt must immediately stop interfering with legitimate peaceful protest - and instead fully address its complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The Govt must immediately stop interfering with legitimate peaceful protest - and instead fully address its complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Labour vs the environment offers a lot of own goals. Hey, if they like even worse polls which destroy this Party they can carry on. Let's see if May's elections re-educate them.
The energy department, run by Ed Miliband, has admitted that it cannot name a single national park where regulations are holding up nuclear projects, despite a review urging that protections for the landscapes be reduced.
Latest on Fingleton review
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Latest on Fingleton review
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
‘Green laws hold up nuclear plans — but we can’t say where’
Despite calling for a reduction in planning protections for the landscapes, the energy department admits it can’t identify any where regulations are a problem
www.thetimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Labour vs the environment offers a lot of own goals. Hey, if they like even worse polls which destroy this Party they can carry on. Let's see if May's elections re-educate them.
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Now, a study from University of East London looks at ways to restore some of the "sponginess" the city has lost, protecting vulnerable homes & businesses.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Now, a study from University of East London looks at ways to restore some of the "sponginess" the city has lost, protecting vulnerable homes & businesses.
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This is fantastic news. My love & solidarity to all the Palestine Action activists &supporters who've been demonised & criminalised for speaking out against genocide.
The UK Govt must, immediately, remedy its unlawful proscription of Palestine Action!
#FreePalestine
The UK Govt must, immediately, remedy its unlawful proscription of Palestine Action!
#FreePalestine
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM
This is fantastic news. My love & solidarity to all the Palestine Action activists &supporters who've been demonised & criminalised for speaking out against genocide.
The UK Govt must, immediately, remedy its unlawful proscription of Palestine Action!
#FreePalestine
The UK Govt must, immediately, remedy its unlawful proscription of Palestine Action!
#FreePalestine
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Host of COP31 is busy approving fossil fuel projects and cracking down on citizens protesting against the Israeli president
Today, under the cover of the Liberals tearing each other down, Labor has approved another coal mine extension.
Extending Middlemount to 2044 means Labor has now approved 35 fossil fuel projects.
In the middle of the climate crisis, they're approving more coal & gas.
Extending Middlemount to 2044 means Labor has now approved 35 fossil fuel projects.
In the middle of the climate crisis, they're approving more coal & gas.
February 13, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Host of COP31 is busy approving fossil fuel projects and cracking down on citizens protesting against the Israeli president
And remove all charges on those who defied the Ban.
High Court: proscription of #PalestineAction was unlawful.
Greens voted against proscription, so we welcome this.
Govt must now immediately end its authoritarian attacks on peaceful protest, and fully address its complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Greens voted against proscription, so we welcome this.
Govt must now immediately end its authoritarian attacks on peaceful protest, and fully address its complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:42 AM
And remove all charges on those who defied the Ban.
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Welcome but no surprise. This affair has been a disgrace from start to finish.
Yvette Cooper must resign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Yvette Cooper must resign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Welcome but no surprise. This affair has been a disgrace from start to finish.
Yvette Cooper must resign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Yvette Cooper must resign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Marvellous. Will the Labour Govt, after this decision and the one also today in Scotland. try appealing to continue it's anti democratic, anti Palestinian track record?
The co-founder of #PalestineAction #HudaAmmori has won a legal challenge on the proscription of Palestine Action. Three judges have ruled that the decision to proscribe the group was unlawful
leftfootforward.org/2026/02/high...
leftfootforward.org/2026/02/high...
High Court rules Palestine Action ban is unlawful
Campaigners branded this a 'monumental victory'
leftfootforward.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Marvellous. Will the Labour Govt, after this decision and the one also today in Scotland. try appealing to continue it's anti democratic, anti Palestinian track record?
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February 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
A comprehensive list of all #GreenParty regional accounts on Blue Sky in a single central place.
Open this, click on "Follow all" and support all of the regional @greenparty.org.uk accounts.
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Government says report by Tony Blair Institute report arguing that UK should overturn ban on North Sea oil and gas licences is “nonsense” and would not reduce electricity bills for homeowners
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'Nonsense': Miliband attacks Blair as former PM backs North Sea oil drilling
The Tony Blair Institute says the North Sea basin should be treated as a 'home-grown strategic national asset'
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February 13, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Government says report by Tony Blair Institute report arguing that UK should overturn ban on North Sea oil and gas licences is “nonsense” and would not reduce electricity bills for homeowners
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