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Bristol's radical rebellion for climate justice. Rising up against climate breakdown and ecological collapse as part of a global movement. #ExtinctionRebellion

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · Apr 7

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

"Using an underground system of canals installed 20 to 200 metres below the desert surface, slight slopes employed gravity to carry cooling water to irrigate soil, lower ambient temperatures and provide drinking water to animals in arid regions."
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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

With temperatures increasing as humans release Greenhouse Gases this technique could be useful.
"Around 3,000 years ago, Persian farmers developed the qanat technique."
hyphenonline.com/2025/09/15/s...
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Seville's qanat system could save other cities from extreme heat

The revived ancient Persian cooled water technique can reduce ground temperatures by up to 10C during heatwaves

hyphenonline.com

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

15 Nov 2025 is definitely a day for the diary -
As well as the prayer walk in the morning, the Sea Change Festival will be taking place at Rockaway Park near Temple Cloud (south of Keynsham). Lots of incredible activities and awareness raising on all issues relating to waterways and the sea.

@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

Another interesting Bookhause event Mon 03 Nov 2025

For those with app:
www.instagram.com/p/DQBnav6ACrx/

The long heat
www.bookhausbristol.com

@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

Write to MP as Wildlife Trust page
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
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Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill

It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.

action.wildlifetrusts.org

@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

This is a critical moment for UK nature. 🌿
Let’s make sure our MPs know: we want planning that protects wildlife, not destroys it. 🗣️💥

#ProtectNature #PlanningBill #WildlifeMatters #ChalkStreams #GeorgeMonbiot
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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

The Bill now returns to the House of Commons for its final reading. 🏛️

The @WildlifeTrusts are urging everyone to write to their MP
www.writetothem.com
and demand they support the Lords’ amendments. ✍️💚

👉 www.wildlifetrusts.org
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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

There’s a glimmer of good news 🌤️ — during the Bill’s 3rd reading, the House of Lords re-inserted two key amendments:
🦋 to protect rare species & habitats
💧 to protect globally rare chalk streams
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WriteToThem

WriteToThem is a website which provides an easy way to contact MPs, councillors and other elected representatives.

www.writetothem.com

@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

According to @GeorgeMonbiot, the result is “a full-spectrum assault on nature protection — the worst in England in living memory.” 😱🌍
www.monbiot.com/2025/10/22/t...
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The Cauldron Principle

The government is trying to set us against our ecosystems. We must resist this Trumpian gambit.

www.monbiot.com

@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

HOWEVER… just as the Bill nears its final stages, the government has dropped most of those vital amendments. 😡💔
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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

UK wildlife & conservation charities had secured key government amendments to soften its worst aspects — a hard-won bit of hope for nature. 🍃🤝
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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

⚠️ The Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently going through Parliament will have a huge impact on our natural environment. 🌳🐝
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The Cauldron Principle

The government is trying to set us against our ecosystems. We must resist this Trumpian gambit.

www.monbiot.com

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 1d

Outreach will be outside Bristol Uni tomorrow, Monday 3rd Nov 2025, highlighting Barclays and the StopRosebank campaign. 12:30 opposite Senate House. All welcome.

@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

Cement and conventional concrete generate almost 8% of global CO₂ emissions.
unionrayo.com/en/rmit-univ...

Farewell to cement - scientists at RMIT University create earth and cardboard walls that are stronger, more sustainable and cheaper than traditional cement walls

A group of Australian scientists has created two new building materials made from rammed earth and recycled cardboard or carbon fiber tubes, almost like an

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 2d

I've finally got around to curating a selection of films about the #climate crisis 🎥

There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️

They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬

Thread:🧵Plz RT

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 2d

Hot summer and damp autumn cause UK boom in destructive honey fungus #Climate

Hot summer and damp autumn cause UK boom in destructive honey fungus

Huge increase in tree-killing disease is result of climate crisis, experts say

www.theguardian.com

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

Quote from UK's @Telegraph newspaper "Heat pumps remain prohibitively expensive for many households, typically costing £14,000 compared with £2,000 to £4,000 for a (fossil) boiler."
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

Our Demands

We have three demands of the Government and others in positions of power:

1 of 3: Tell the Truth

2 of 3: Act Now
Every part of society must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Bottom line:
i.e. No burning of fossil gas

@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

Quote from UK's Telegraph newspaper "Heat pumps remain prohibitively expensive for many households, typically costing £14,000 compared with £2,000 to £4,000 for a (fossil) boiler."
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 3d

Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’ #Climate

Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’

Indiana Jones star calls US president one history’s greatest criminals for attacks on science and boosting of fossil fuels

www.theguardian.com

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 3d

‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions #Climate

‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions

Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

Input from readers of XR Bristol newsletter this week, ending 02 Nov 2025, include:
* Prove to Energy Providers solar energy has advantages for them than selling fossil fuel energy
* Training from Trust the People
* Taxing jet fuel
* Bristol Workshops
...etc
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Messages from our readers A major hurdle to overcome in order to transition away from fossil fuels, is proving to Energy Providers that solar energy has far better economic advantages... for them! ...

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

Now, despite the oil field set to produce more CO2 than the 28 poorest countries do in a year, Equinor has reapplied to develop Rosebank. The UK government is assessing the application and has started a 30 day consultation.
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@XRBristol @xrbristol.bsky.social · 2d

Ten months ago, a court ruled the government decision to approve the Rosebank oil field was unlawful for failing to consider combustion emissions caused by burning Rosebank’s oil and gas.
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-go...
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Decision time: Tell Keir to #StopRosebank

This is the moment we've been building towards: it's final decision time for the UK Government. Equinor is trying to get the new Rosebank oil field re-approved. It's up to us all to convince the Gover...

actionnetwork.org

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