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Tim Root @timrootrigour.bsky.social · Apr 26

Save the Ula Belaga forest from palm oil deforestation action.eko.org/a/save-ula-b...

Indigenous Forest Defenders put their bodies on the line to blockade encroaching palm oil plantations in the beautiful Ulu Belaga forest in Malaysian Borneo. Then, they were hauled into the police sta

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Alex Mackaness @alexmackaness.bsky.social · Jan 8

The UK imports millions of tonnes of wood from overseas to burn for electricity each year & has cost billpayers billions to subsidise.

Ahead of a decision on whether to extend subsidies, I write on the political risks of subsidising biomass for Labour.

www.politicshome.com/thehouse/art...

Sticking with Drax could undermine net zero. Labour must be brave

The decision on whether to end Drax's energy subsidies is not an easy one, but the Government must face up to the tough choices that the Tories dod...

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · Jan 23

🗣 Recent research from E3G has shown we can reach the 2030 clean power target without biomass subsidies - providing pause for thought on any upcoming decision for subsidising Drax, the single biggest emitter of carbon dioxide in the UK.

Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · Jan 22

Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds

Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · Feb 7

This is remarkable. Bradford is one of many Labour-led local authorities taking bold action on air quality where it's been lacking at national level for years.

Labour's focus on preventative health measures & ensuring the next generation is the healthiest ever should have clean air at its heart.

Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Feb 7

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“After one year of the zone, nitrogen dioxide from traffic was lower, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by 25% and those for heart problems decreased by 24%”

Bradford clean air zone saves NHS over £30,000 a month in first year

After one year of the zone, which is the second largest in England, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by a quarter

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Tim Root @timrootrigour.bsky.social · Jan 29

Hornsey & Friern Barnet Labour passed a motion against Lower Thames Crossing. It would harm our climate, waste £9bn, and NOT cut congestion. Ask your Labour branch to do so! www.futuretransportlondon.org/post/down-wi... @transportaction.bsky.social @lcefuk.bsky.social @bettertransport.bsky.social

Down with the Lower Thames Crossing!

Featured in the Future Transport London Newsletter January 2025 Organisations should collaborate to campaign against the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, which would be a very costly mistake. The gover...

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Tim Root @timrootrigour.bsky.social · Jan 26

Reeves ignores Climate Change Committee’s call to “empower people to make low carbon choices such as … reducing air travel”. Keep your promise to be “Britain’s first green chancellor”. Don't expand airports. Invest in cheap, CLEAN energy. @hfblabour.bsky.social catherinewestmp.bsky.social

Catherine West MP (@catherinewestmp.bsky.social)

Labour Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet | Foreign Office Minister for the Indo-Pacific | Mum of two

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Tim Root @timrootrigour.bsky.social · Jan 26

Reeves ignores Climate Change Committee’s call to “empower people to make low carbon choices such as … reducing air travel”. Keep your promise to be “Britain’s first green chancellor”. Don't expand airports. Invest in cheap, CLEAN energy. @ajpendleton.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social

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