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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 1d

The government talks a lot about growth and jobs.

But here’s the truth: there is no thriving economy on a broken planet.

We have to cut aviation emissions if we want sustainable growth.

Read our report with NEF on making flying fair 👉 https://bit.ly/48Ie2Ag

The gov is very focused on economic growth and jobs. But we can't have a thriving economy unless we also tackle the climate crisis.

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 2d

Your chance to get involved is here! 💡

We’re hosting Volunteer Taster Days for the brand new Haringey Fixing Factory:
📅 Thurs 30 Oct, 18:00–20:00
📅 Sat 1 Nov, 11:00–13:00

Drop in, meet the team, and see how you could get involved in the volunteer collective.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4h0FXh1

Upcoming Events at Fixing Factory Haringey!

Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to bold action like #ULEZ, London has finally hit legal limits on toxic NO₂!

This wouldn't have been possible if the Mayor of London didn't keep pushing to make it happen.

But, we're not done.

London isn't the only city in the UK. There's still more we can all do.

https://bbc.in/3VNGNE9

London Ulez reduced nitrogen dioxide to legal limit, mayor says

The mayor of London says the fall in airborne toxins is due to the Ultra low emission zone expansion.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 8d

Airlines pay zero tax on fuel, while emissions keep climbing. ✈️

Without fair policies and real financial pressure, there’s no incentive for the industry to cut pollution.

It’s time to make polluters pay.

Read our report with @NEF to learn more: https://bit.ly/48Ie2Ag

All the commercial airlines in the UK don't pay tax on the fuel they burn. That means a single driver pays more tax on one tank of fuel than every single airline in the UK.

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 9d

The Chancellor says airport expansion will grow the economy.

But here’s the truth: business travel is flat, and more Brits fly out than tourists fly in.

So who’s benefiting? Mostly wealthy frequent flyers.

It’s time they paid for their pollution 👉 https://bit.ly/3FXQefR

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 10d

At Labour Conference, our Head of Aviation Ali Warrington joined Safe Landing, ZeroAvia & NEF to discuss how the UK can cut aviation emissions while supporting economic growth.

The message was clear: growth and climate action go hand in hand.

Our Head of Aviation, Ali, presenting at the Labour Party Conference

Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 15d

We're hiring a Community Heat and Energy Project Manager to help lead impactful clean energy projects for local communities.

If you're committed to creating sustainable energy solutions and empowering communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/3ICNQfK

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 15d

The public doesn’t want more airport expansion. They want clean air, stability, and safe communities.

Why is government ignoring public opinion — and climate science — to push through Gatwick’s second runway?

Read the gov's claims here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v7rz24z23o

Here's what people really think about airport expansion

Most people don't believe that airport expansion brings them any benefits.

Just one in five people believe that expanding airports will bring down the cost of living

People want the aviation industry to reduce its emissions

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 15d

We're hiring a Community Heat and Energy Project Manager to help lead impactful clean energy projects for local communities.

If you're committed to creating sustainable energy solutions and empowering communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eteyiUUx

Wanted! Community Heat and Energy Project Manager for ambitious climate charity

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 24d

Screen-free hands-on fun, anyone? We’ve got just the thing.

Fixperience Workshops, hosted at our Camden and Hackney Fixing Factories, are the perfect way to try something new this season.

🎟 Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/fixperience-workshops-3845323

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 29d

Electric SUV subsidies have MPs up in arms — and it’s clear why.

Instead of helping the people who need it most, public money is going to oversized vehicles that cause more road danger & pollution.

See how your MPs could make a difference → https://bit.ly/3VPBYKh

https://bit.ly/4m4sIg5

Ed Miliband accused of subsidising ‘wasteful and dangerous’ electric SUVs

MPs criticise ‘inconsistent’ climate policy that includes grants of up to £3,750 for ‘supersized status symbols’

www.theguardian.com

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Sep 11

London’s taxis show progress is possible: over 60% are now diesel-free.

But vans are the next big challenge — and 1 in 3 cabbies still need help to switch.

If London wants cleaner streets, this is where policy needs to focus next. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy3y7ymr7zo

Vans polluting more than London cabs, analysis finds

The Clean Cities think tank wants small businesses and charities to be supported to use EVs.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Sep 11

🚨 Don’t miss this!

Join our Kerbside Greening Manager, Carolyn Axtell + Oli Back (Street Trees for Living) for a live recording of Do London Differently.

📅 Mon 15 Sept, 5-6 pm BST
📍 London National Park City Visitor Centre

RSVP → https://bit.ly/3VwdN3L

The Shade Revolution : Growing Street Tree Coverage in London : Live podcast recording

Join Carolyn Axtell from Possible and Oli Back from Street Trees For Living for a very special Open House edition of the Do London Differently Podcast Join the discussion and learn about.. Why we n...

community.nationalparkcity.org

Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Sep 9

You don’t need to look far to see that air pollution is harming our health. The evidence is everywhere.

So, why aren't we doing more?

Email Mayor Sadiq Khan and ask him to go further and faster to clean up London's air: https://bit.ly/46vlTja

https://bit.ly/4ggpaWZ

Air pollution has been tied to Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what you need to know

‘Air pollution doesn’t just increase the risk of dementia — it actually makes Alzheimer’s disease worse,’ Dr. Edward Lee says

www.independent.co.uk

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Sep 5

Flying isn’t just a choice—it’s a demand engineered. Billions are spent advertising flights, selling holidays, status, and identity.

Yet aviation is one of the most polluting, least regulated sectors.

So, why are we still being sold something the planet can't afford?

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Sep 3

Traffic in Edinburgh is rising again — and it’s not just Edinburgh. Across the UK, congestion and pollution are increasing. That's bad for everyone, whether you're a driver or not.

If we don't invest in affordable alternatives, we'll keep driving ourselves into crisis.
https://bit.ly/45ZfhYU

Edinburgh road traffic continuing to rise despite council efforts

The city's transport leader still hopes to bring traffic levels down by 2030, but latest figures show it has risen to almost pre-Covid levels.

bit.ly

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Sep 2

Kemi Badenoch says North Sea oil and gas is the answer to our problems, but the gov’s own advisors disagree.

Inaction could cost 7% of GDP by 2050, taking down our economy & planet in one go.

Fossil fuels aren’t a plan for the future, they’re a way to destroy it.
https://on.ft.com/3USN4xV

Tories pledge to extract all remaining North Sea oil and gas reserves

Kemi Badenoch says UK move away from fossil fuel extraction is an ‘act of economic disarmament’

www.ft.com

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 29

London has six airports and the worst aviation-related air pollution in the world.

Adding flights will only make things worse - yet the gov keeps pushing expansion.

Help us demand better. Ask your MP to meet us in Parliament 👉 https://action.wearepossible.org/page/172750/action/1?ea.url.id=8205236

London is a city that has six airports. It's a city that has the worst air pollution from aviation of any city in the world.

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 26

Fuel duty hasn’t risen since 2010, costing the UK £130bn.

Wealthy drivers benefit most, while everyone else faces rising rail fares, cut buses, and poor walking, wheeling & cycling routes.

We need fair road pricing to fund better options for us all 👇 https://bit.ly/4oPb3Mc

Fuel duty have been frozen for 14 years, but rail fares are going through the roof.

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 25

Climate action could give you a discount on your summer holiday.

A small group of frequent flyers cause 1/4 of aviation emissions. Fairer flight taxes targeted at these individuals could cut pollution & make your holiday cheaper.

Let’s make it happen 👉 https://bit.ly/4oFhgKx

If frequent fliers paid a fair price, we could have a £20 discount on our first flight every year.

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 23

The question isn’t “how much” expansion is ok.

It’s whether current flight levels are already too high - for people and the planet.

We’re bringing this question to Parliament on Sept 10.

Help us get your MP in the room 👉 https://bit.ly/3FXQefR

The question we should be asking is less how much expansion should we have? And more, is the current amount safe for the climate?

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Sign up to our FREE climate perks webinar to learn how you could get additional days off work.

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 21

Where are the most polluting cars in the U.K? 🚙💨

You guessed it, one of London’s wealthiest boroughs.

Do these drivers need to pay more? Comment what you think! 👇

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 20

New runways get the attention, but all airport expansions increase emissions.

Even without new tarmac, more flights = more damage.

We’re going to Parliament on Sept 10 to demand better.

✈️ Invite your MP to meet us: https://action.wearepossible.org/page/172750/action/1?ea.url.id=8205236

The reason the new runways get so much attention and concern is because they're locking in a huge increase in emissions but even expansions that don't involve new runways are worrying.

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Aug 15

Fuel duty hasn’t risen since 2010, costing the UK £130bn.

Wealthy drivers benefit most, while everyone else faces rising rail fares, cut buses, and poor walking, wheeling & cycling routes.

We need fair road pricing to fund better options for us all 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Fuel duty has been frozen for 14 years, but rail fares are going through the roof

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