Worthing Climate Action Network
@worthingcan.bsky.social
WorthingCAN campaigns for #ClimateJustice and a #JustTransition
We need a #FossilFuelTreaty.
We need a #FossilFuelTreaty.
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“We urge you to act decisively to provide the investment, strategy and leadership that firefighters and the communities they protect urgently need to tackle the realities of climate change.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
“We urge you to act decisively to provide the investment, strategy and leadership that firefighters and the communities they protect urgently need to tackle the realities of climate change.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
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A Pathetic tinkering budget
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves scraps two-child benefit cap and confirms council tax changes as OBR apologises for leaking details
Office for Budget Responsibility blames ‘technical error’ after forecasts were published ahead of budget
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A Pathetic tinkering budget
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
Yet another draconian decision by this terrible government.
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Labour’s plan to slash jury trials at odds with past Starmer calls to expand them
PM once advocated for all criminal cases to be heard before juries even those at magistrates court level, it has emerged
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Yet another draconian decision by this terrible government.
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
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🔴‘Scrapping Jury Trials Is an Attempt to Fix a Broken Justice System by Smashing It to Pieces’
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
'Scrapping Jury Trials Is an Attempt to Fix a Broken Justice System by Smashing It to Pieces'
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer's Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🔴‘Scrapping Jury Trials Is an Attempt to Fix a Broken Justice System by Smashing It to Pieces’
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
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With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill now set to pass unamended and serious anti-nature measures expected in the Budget, the situation for wildlife is deeply concerning www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Nature protections do not block growth confirms cross-party committee - News - Bat Conservation Trust
New evidence reinforces concerns about anti-nature rhetoric and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
www.bats.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill now set to pass unamended and serious anti-nature measures expected in the Budget, the situation for wildlife is deeply concerning www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
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Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
A ‘Stitch-Up’: Palestine Action Case Gets New Judges | Novara Media
The judicial review of Palestine Action’s proscription has been thrown into turmoil by a last-minute change. A new panel of judges includes one with a long history of working for the government and an...
novaramedia.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
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Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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"Breaking News: CEO of Southern Water, Lawrence Gosden, has been Citizen’s Arrested in central London at 9am this morning ...
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"Breaking News: CEO of Southern Water, Lawrence Gosden, has been Citizen’s Arrested in central London at 9am this morning ...
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
Great to have this report on our #StopRosebank protest in Inside Magazines. #Worthing
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
Stop Rosebank protest and performance
On Saturday, November 22, community groups and dozens of concerned Worthing residents held a Stop Rosebank protest and performance on the promenade at Worthing Pier.
www.insidepublications.ltd
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Great to have this report on our #StopRosebank protest in Inside Magazines. #Worthing
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
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Do you trust car manufacturers to tell the truth about the #Health & environmental impacts of their cars?
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
Public do not trust car manufacturers as new Dieselgate case begins in High Court | ClientEarth
New polling shows the British public want accountability.
www.clientearth.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you trust car manufacturers to tell the truth about the #Health & environmental impacts of their cars?
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
Great article by @doctorvive.bsky.social
“The creation of a fossil-fuel roadmap outside the Cop process may establish a trading bloc that could begin to sanction nations – and banks – that refuse to wind down fossil fuels.”
#phaseoutfossilfuels
#fossilfueltreaty
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The creation of a fossil-fuel roadmap outside the Cop process may establish a trading bloc that could begin to sanction nations – and banks – that refuse to wind down fossil fuels.”
#phaseoutfossilfuels
#fossilfueltreaty
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Another Cop wrecked by fossil fuel interests and our leaders’ cowardice – but there is another way | Genevieve Guenther
The fingerprints of Russia and Saudi Arabia are all over the decision text in Brazil. But a group of nations led by Colombia and the Netherlands offer hope, says End Climate Silence founding director ...
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Great article by @doctorvive.bsky.social
“The creation of a fossil-fuel roadmap outside the Cop process may establish a trading bloc that could begin to sanction nations – and banks – that refuse to wind down fossil fuels.”
#phaseoutfossilfuels
#fossilfueltreaty
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The creation of a fossil-fuel roadmap outside the Cop process may establish a trading bloc that could begin to sanction nations – and banks – that refuse to wind down fossil fuels.”
#phaseoutfossilfuels
#fossilfueltreaty
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Add your voice to demand those fuelling the climate emergency pay for climate action. Sign here: foe.uk/kf3ul
Make polluters worldwide pay for a greener future
The world's most polluting companies are actively working to block climate action – all for the sake of profit. We've had enough. From extreme weather to energy and food prices, the climate emergency’...
foe.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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NEW 🚨: Two of the biggest climate villains of our time have teamed up to pull off what could be a £1.3 billion tax dodge.
Shell and Equinor are forming a new joint venture, Adura, which will be the new owner of the Rosebank oil field 👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/disr...
Shell and Equinor are forming a new joint venture, Adura, which will be the new owner of the Rosebank oil field 👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/disr...
Disrupt the deal: Shell and Equinor's £1.3 billion tax grab
Two of the biggest climate villains of our time have teamed up to pull off what could be a £1.3 billion tax dodge. Demand Rachel Reeves intervene, investigate this deal, and plug this massive hole in ...
actionnetwork.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
NEW 🚨: Two of the biggest climate villains of our time have teamed up to pull off what could be a £1.3 billion tax dodge.
Shell and Equinor are forming a new joint venture, Adura, which will be the new owner of the Rosebank oil field 👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/disr...
Shell and Equinor are forming a new joint venture, Adura, which will be the new owner of the Rosebank oil field 👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/disr...
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Add your name to call for the government to make those responsible for the climate and cost of living crises pay up!
Take action now 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
Take action now 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
Prime Minister: It’s time to Make Them Pay
Billionaires and polluting corporations are increasingly destroying lives and being rewarded with more vast wealth, while working people worldwide are left to pick up the pieces. If we don’t f...
actionnetwork.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Add your name to call for the government to make those responsible for the climate and cost of living crises pay up!
Take action now 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
Take action now 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
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Tax Billionaires. Tax Polluters.
Fix Inequality. Fix the Climate!
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we joined groups from across our movement to send a message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Fix Inequality. Fix the Climate!
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we joined groups from across our movement to send a message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Tax Billionaires. Tax Polluters.
Fix Inequality. Fix the Climate!
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we joined groups from across our movement to send a message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Fix Inequality. Fix the Climate!
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we joined groups from across our movement to send a message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Asad Rehman CEO of @friends-earth.bsky.social
said: “The reality and scale of the crisis means that small steps forward aren’t going to be enough. The world needs to start taking giant leaps to cut emissions fast.”
#COP30
We need a @fossiltreaty.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
said: “The reality and scale of the crisis means that small steps forward aren’t going to be enough. The world needs to start taking giant leaps to cut emissions fast.”
#COP30
We need a @fossiltreaty.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30’s watered-down agreements will do little for an ecosystem at tipping point
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Asad Rehman CEO of @friends-earth.bsky.social
said: “The reality and scale of the crisis means that small steps forward aren’t going to be enough. The world needs to start taking giant leaps to cut emissions fast.”
#COP30
We need a @fossiltreaty.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
said: “The reality and scale of the crisis means that small steps forward aren’t going to be enough. The world needs to start taking giant leaps to cut emissions fast.”
#COP30
We need a @fossiltreaty.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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An actual just energy transition needs two things: a clear plan to get rid of fossil fuels, and serious money for climate adaptation. COP30 ended weak on both.
We do have the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), but what is a just transition mechanism w/o the money or political will to make it happen?
We do have the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), but what is a just transition mechanism w/o the money or political will to make it happen?
November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
An actual just energy transition needs two things: a clear plan to get rid of fossil fuels, and serious money for climate adaptation. COP30 ended weak on both.
We do have the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), but what is a just transition mechanism w/o the money or political will to make it happen?
We do have the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), but what is a just transition mechanism w/o the money or political will to make it happen?
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The #COP30 Mutirão decision is here. On the one hand, we had the COP30 President speak in the closing plenary about the need for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
On the other hand, no such roadmap appeared in the final text.
A few takeaways from Belém in 🧵
On the other hand, no such roadmap appeared in the final text.
A few takeaways from Belém in 🧵
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The #COP30 Mutirão decision is here. On the one hand, we had the COP30 President speak in the closing plenary about the need for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
On the other hand, no such roadmap appeared in the final text.
A few takeaways from Belém in 🧵
On the other hand, no such roadmap appeared in the final text.
A few takeaways from Belém in 🧵
Video from today’s #stoprosebank demo in #Worthing with @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social and @rachelmillward.bsky.social speech.
“Rosebank is climate vandalism”
Thanks to everyone who braved the freezing wind on the prom!
@worthinggreens.bsky.social
@extinctionrebellion.uk
@stopcambo.bsky.social
“Rosebank is climate vandalism”
Thanks to everyone who braved the freezing wind on the prom!
@worthinggreens.bsky.social
@extinctionrebellion.uk
@stopcambo.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Video from today’s #stoprosebank demo in #Worthing with @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social and @rachelmillward.bsky.social speech.
“Rosebank is climate vandalism”
Thanks to everyone who braved the freezing wind on the prom!
@worthinggreens.bsky.social
@extinctionrebellion.uk
@stopcambo.bsky.social
“Rosebank is climate vandalism”
Thanks to everyone who braved the freezing wind on the prom!
@worthinggreens.bsky.social
@extinctionrebellion.uk
@stopcambo.bsky.social
Great news!
November 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Great news!
Great demo today in #Worthing - despite the cold many of us turned out to say #StopRosebank
Thanks to @rachelmillward.bsky.social deputy leader of @greenparty.org.uk for speaking & the brilliant @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrbrighton.bsky.social @xrhorsham.bsky.social
Thanks to @rachelmillward.bsky.social deputy leader of @greenparty.org.uk for speaking & the brilliant @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrbrighton.bsky.social @xrhorsham.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Great demo today in #Worthing - despite the cold many of us turned out to say #StopRosebank
Thanks to @rachelmillward.bsky.social deputy leader of @greenparty.org.uk for speaking & the brilliant @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrbrighton.bsky.social @xrhorsham.bsky.social
Thanks to @rachelmillward.bsky.social deputy leader of @greenparty.org.uk for speaking & the brilliant @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrbrighton.bsky.social @xrhorsham.bsky.social
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🦇 Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🦇 Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
November 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM