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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 4d

And yesterday's Mail *almost* gets it.

Supported by ads from #Boots, #Tui, #BritishGas, #Vitabiotics, #Gtech, #Aviva, #Flagstone, #CapitalGroup, #Artemis,#Trailfinders, #FredOlsenCruise, #Princess, #Staysure, #Avanti, #SunLife, #EvoDental, #YouBeauty, #PaddyPower and #ImagineCruising.

Mail article with a headline that reads: Europe's 'obsession' with Net Zero will kill AI boom, warns US data centre boss.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 4d

Another article from the Telegraph, this time with misinformation on wildfires.

Supported by ads from @sse.com (renewables company), #Barclays, #HSBC, #BritishGas, #Bupa, #Tui, #Artemis, #Flagstone, #AvivaUK, #Aberdeen, S & W Alliance Witan and #RolCruise.

Article by the Telegraph with headline that reads: Green policies will lead to more wildfires.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 4d

This weekend's round-up of climate misinformation includes a Telegraph article attacking renewables.

Supported by ads from #DoctorsWithoutBorders (Médecins sans frontières), #Swatch, #HSBC, and #RolCruises.

Article from the Telegraph with a headline that reads: The manic drive for renewable energy has failed to bring bills down.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 11d

Yesterday's Mail printed an inflammatory headline on solar panels.

Supported by ads from #BritishGas, #BootsUK, #SagaUK, #Aviva, #CruiseClubUK, #SandalsResorts, #OceaniaCruises, #Trailfinders, #Gtech, #StaysureInsurance, #Avanti, #Stannah, #SunLifeUK, #PaddyPower, and #ImagineCruising.

Article published in the Mail with a headline that reads: Bomber heroes' last resting place to be desecrated by giant Miliband solar farm.

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 15d

We’ve seen some online pushback to try to make #LakelandUK reverse course on their decision to pull ads from the toxic media outlet.

So, just like we did with #GrindCoffee, let’s show #LakelandUK our support by sending love their way 💪❤️‍🔥:
💬 www.facebook.com/LakelandUK
📧 [email protected]

Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 22d

🔔 CAMPAIGN UPDATE: #LakelandUK are officially pulling their ads from GB News!

A massive thank you to everyone who contacted Lakeland, asking them to #StopFundingHate - this is proof that collective action is powerful and that the change we want to see can happen quickly. ❤️‍🔥

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 17d

Ocado's other socials:
🟠 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ocado
🟠 X: x.com/Ocado

How #Ocado can do the right thing:
1. Exclude GB News in Google AdSense and from their ad strategy.
2. No step two (it's really that easy!).

More on Ocado's climate commitments: www.ocadogroup.com/sustainabili...

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 17d

#Ocado is committed to "advancing net zero and innovating for energy efficiency" - so let's hold them accountable and urge them to pull their ads.

#Ocado customer service:
📞 Call: 0345 656 1234 (7am-12am)
💬 WhatsApp: 07458154453 (7am-12am)
📧 Email: ocadoosp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/req...

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Climate: Advancing net zero and innovating for energy efficiency

We are utilising our technology-led expertise, alongside industry-wide innovations to deliver an impactful climate strategy to reduce our emissions and advance towards net zero.

www.ocadogroup.com

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 17d

#Ocado says their committed to climate action. But this is what they're aligning with by placing online ads on GB News 👇

Take action by tagging and contacting #Ocado on Threads and Instagram, asking them to #StopFundingHeat:
🟠 www.threads.com/@ocadouk
🟠 www.instagram.com/ocadouk

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 18d

#Ocado advertising on GB News’ YouTube goes against everything the brand stands for: equality, inclusion, and climate action.

Tag and contact #Ocado on Threads and Instagram, asking them to #StopFundingHate:
🟣 Threads: www.threads.com/@ocadouk?xmt...
🟣 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocadouk

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 17d

The Telegraph's piece on several net zero-related issues repeats misinformation about homegrown versus domestic energy prices.

Supported by ads from #HSBC, #O2, #NSPCC, #SagaInsurance, and #Cartier.

Article by The Telegraph with headline that reads: North Sea climbdown would be Labour's most embarrassing yet.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 17d

The Express published:
🟠 An article on solar panels debate
🟠 A piece on summer heat deaths from "warming," without flagging that this could be mitigated with climate action).

Supported by ads from #TuiUK, NS&I (National Savings and Investments), #Lidl, #Tesco, #OakFurniture and #Vodafone.

Article by the Express with headline that reads: 4,500 killed in three years by UK sun

Article by the Express with headline that reads: 'Prince William's school pal plans to surround us with solar panels'

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 17d

Today's toxic media in print includes The Sun's piece on the new Gatwick runway and net zero.

Supported ads from #Morrisons, #Channel4, #BootsUK and #WilliamHill.

Article by the Sun with headline that reads: Voles and bats will delay it...but Net Zero could kill it.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 23d

The Telegraph takes another jab at net zero in today's papers.

Supported by ads from #HSBC, #O2 and #HotterShoes.

#StopFundingHeat

Telegraph article with a headline that reads: Countryside across Scottish Highlands 'will be ruined by' 190ft net zero pylons.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 24d

The Telegraph publishes a piece (again) on net zero.

Supported by ads from #Tesco, #Barclays and #Chase.

The Telegraph article with headline that reads: Guardsmen and royal banquets outshine the NHS and net zero.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 24d

The Express' article on tenant farmers having land "taken off them for solar panels" (context: less than 1% of the UK population owns about half the land in England).

Supported by ads from #GoUK / #NS&I (National Savings & Investments), #Three, #IcelandFoods, #Lexus, #Tesco, #BritishGas and #Boots

The Express article with title that reads: Farmers accuse PM as 110 acres taken off them for solar panels.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 24d

🗞️⚠️ Today's paper round of toxic media and their funders include The Sun's article that says the UK shouldn't take climate action until China does...

Supported by ads from #Tesco, #BritishGas, #Netflix, #SkyUK, and #WilliamHill.

The Sun article with title that reads: Go eco after China.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 25d

Ways #Lakeland can do the right thing:
🟣 Exclude GB News from their advertising and marketing strategy.
🟣 Ask the third-party agency that places their ads to exclude GB News.

It's possible the brand had no idea they were advertising on GB News - but once you know, you know.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 25d

Contact them on their other socials:
🟣 Facebook: www.facebook.com/LakelandUK
🟣 Instagram: www.instagram.com/lakelanduk?u...
🟣 Threads: www.threads.com/@lakelanduk
🟣 X: x.com/LakelandUK

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 25d

It’s heartening to see #Lakeland's commitments to sustainability and protecting the planet – but this is what they’re funding, and aligning with, by advertising on GB News.

💪 Take action by contacting #Lakeland, asking them to #StopFundingHeat: www.facebook.com/LakelandUK

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 25d

Today's Daily Express is at it again...

With advertising from Tesco, Sainsburys, Marella Cruises, Boots, Oak Furniture, Ryobi, & Gtech

Daily Express headline: "Ed Miliband is the most dangerous man in Britain. Our future is at stake"

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 28d

Do you think the widening wealth gap / billionaire wealth is connected to the climate crisis?

💭 Comment your thoughts!

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 28d

Same playbook, new villains: net-zero, refugees and asylum-seekers, free speech… take your pick - as long as it keeps your efforts and attention off of billionaire wealth.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 28d

🟠 Latest GB News advertisers:

AliveCor
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April King Legal
Boxt
Dormeo
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Freshpet
HafrenFurnishers
Moneyfacts Compare
Polish Tourism Organisation
Reclaim Nation
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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · 28d

Billionaires bankroll media outlets that flood the news cycle with climate denial and egregious misinformation - anything but scrutinise wealth and their fossil fuel investments 🛢️🤑🔎

Want to do something about it? Hit them where it hurts - their advertising money. 👇

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Telegraph continues to publish anti-net zero / -climate action articles.

Supported by ads from #Sandals, #MarellaCruises, #BritishGas, #Specsavers, #VirginAtlantic, #Chase, #Flagstone, #HSBC, and #Aberdeen.

Article published by The Telegraph with a headline that reads: Miliband's heat pump rollout costs taxpayers £700m a year.

Article published by The Telegraph with a headline that reads: Octopus boss backs calls for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

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Stop Funding Heat @stopfundingheat.bsky.social · Sep 10

This week's round-up of climate misinformation and anti-climate action pieces in print include this Daily Mail article.

Supported by ads from #PremierInn and #NSPCC.

Article published by the Daily Mail with a headline that reads: Wind farm firm profits plunge because summer wasn’t... windy.

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