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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 2d

We live in a world where we have too much of what we don't need and too little of what we do – but it doesn't have to be this way.

ICYMI: Here is an exclusive extract from our new book that makes the case for creating a world of “radical abundance”.

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We live in a world where we have too much of what we don't need and too little of what we do – but it doesn't have to be this way

Ahead of in-conversation in Sheffield next Thursday, we have an exclusive extract from a new book that makes the case for creating a world of “radical abundance”.

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Keir Milburn @kmilb.bsky.social · 12d

The first podcast interview with @bertrussell.bsky.social, @kaiheron.bsky.social, and I on our book, Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future.

A really in depth interview this. Well worth a listen.

Future Histories @futurehistories.bsky.social · 12d

A new episode of Future Histories!

I talk to Kai Heron (@kaiheron.bsky.social), Keir Milburn (@kmilb.bsky.social) and Bertie Russell (@bertrussell.bsky.socia) about their new book ‘Radical Abundance.’ (@abundance-org.bsky.social @plutopress.bsky.social)

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Kai Heron @kaiheron.bsky.social · 11d

This is a very kind review of Radical Abundance and a good summary of its arguments.

Richard Hull @richardhull54.bsky.social · 11d

Great review of Radical Abundance (by @kaiheron.bsky.social, @kmilb.bsky.social and @bertrussell.bsky.social).
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#GreenDemocraticFuture

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Bullshit abundance and the joys of cloudberries

Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic FutureKai Heron, Keir Milburn, Bertie Russell, Pluto Press, £16.99CLOUDBERRIES sound like a magic fruit from the mind of Philip Pullman. They are a pea...

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 15d

It’s another sold-out event , but if you haven’t got a ticket this time, do check out the other launches taking place across the country (link below).

We’d love to see you at one!

📍 www.in-abundance.org/latest/radic...

Radical Abundance discussion events are being organised around the UK

Sep 15, 2025

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 15d

Two of our co-directors, @kmilb.bsky.social and Frances Northrop, will be at @bookhaus.bsky.social tonight for the Bristol launch of Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future (published by @plutopress.bsky.social).

Give us a shout out if you’re going to be there!

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 19d

Finally, as you make it through the pages or reflect on last night, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

So, please do reach out to the co-authors @kmilb.bsky.social, @bertrussell.bsky.social and @kaiheron.bsky.social.

Or drop us a comment below 👇

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 19d

If you couldn’t make it to our London launch last night, don’t worry! There are more events taking place across the country over the coming weeks and months.

Check out the link below, and do let us know if you would like to organise something in your area.

📍 www.in-abundance.org/latest/radic...

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 19d

A special thanks to everyone who has bought a copy of Radical Abundance - incredibly, @plutopress.bsky.social has informed us that we already need a second print run!😮

We've a few first edition copies still available via our website, but only while stocks last.
www.in-abundance.org/latest/new-b...

Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future (available to preorder)

Jun 25, 2025

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks so much to the 160+ people who joined us to celebrate the launch of Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future, in London last night!

And apologies to those who couldn't fit in the room!...

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 19d

A special thanks to everyone who has bought a copy of Radical Abundance - incredibly, @plutopress.bsky.social has informed us that we already need a second print run!😮

We've a few first edition copies still available via our website, but only while stocks last.

www.in-abundance.org/latest/new-b...

Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future (available to preorder)

Jun 25, 2025

www.in-abundance.org

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Amy Clancy @amyclancy.bsky.social · 20d

🍓📙🚀 Standing room only at tonight's sell-out book launch!

Grab a copy of the book and a ticket for events in Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Norwich and Sheffield while you can 👇

🍓 www.in-abundance.org/latest/radic...

Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 21d

TOMORROW is the launch of Radical Abundance: How to win a Green Democratic Future.

A new book by our co-directors @bertrussell.bsky.social, @kmilb.bsky.social & kaiheron.bsky.social, published by @plutopress.bsky.social.

Tickets are gone, but we've a waitlist: www.in-abundance.org/latest/book-...

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 21d

TOMORROW is the launch of Radical Abundance: How to win a Green Democratic Future.

A new book by our co-directors @bertrussell.bsky.social, @kmilb.bsky.social & kaiheron.bsky.social, published by @plutopress.bsky.social.

Tickets are gone, but we've a waitlist: www.in-abundance.org/latest/book-...

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · 24d

We're organising Radical Abundance discussion events around the country. London, Bristol, Sheffield, Manchester, Norwich, and Leeds, with many more to follow.

Find out more here:
www.in-abundance.org/latest/radic...

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Aug 27

BOOK LAUNCH: Join us for the launch of our new book, Radical Abundance!

📆 Friday 19th September, 7-9pm
📌 Pelican House, London

🔗 Register your free place: www.in-abundance.org/latest/book-...

@bertrussell.bsky.social @kmilb.bsky.social @kaiheron.bsky.social @plutopress.bsky.social

What Does Winning Look Like? Radical Abundance Book Launch

Aug 27, 2025

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Jul 17

Here @georgemonbiot.bsky.social reveals the failure of government to act in our interests and end private exploitation of OUR water for profit.

We're calling for a new model of social control.

Our new briefing reviews 4 international experiences to learn from: www.in-abundance.org/reports/beyo...

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Take Back Water @takebackwater.bsky.social · Jul 16

📍 Frances Northrop – a co-founding Director of @abundance-org.bsky.social and Head of Community Economic Power at @neweconomics.bsky.social. From a place of practical experience, Frances advises on generative local economies.

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Jul 2

The report argues that England’s council farm estate is an ideal starting point for a wider transformation of Britain’s food system away from ecologically destructive ‘conventional farming’ methods, towards socially & ecologically regenerative systems rooted in the principles of food sovereignty 4/4

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Jul 2

The report proposes that local authorities, farmworkers and community groups should work together to implement public-common partnerships to ease a transition away from today’s socially and ecologically unsustainable food system. 3/4

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our report, Food Systems in Common, outlines how we can democratise Britain’s food system and produce good quality, nutritious and affordable food while repairing the country’s damaged ecosystems, and meeting climate targets. 2/4

www.in-abundance.org/reports/food...

Food Systems in Common: Council Farms, Agroecological Food Sovereignty, and Public-Common Partnerships | Kai Heron, Bertie Russell & Keir Milburn

Nov 28, 2024

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Jul 2

To meet biodiversity and climate targets, we need a transition towards agroecological food production in Britain.

But how?

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 2

More than 80% of UK farmers worried about climate crisis harming livelihood, study finds

Farmers warn of risk to Britain’s food supply as more than three-quarters take hit to income from extreme weather More than 80% of UK farmers are worried that the “devastating” effect of the climate crisis could damage their ability to make a living, a study has found. Farmers have warned that global heating risks Britain’s supplies of home-grown food amid wild swings in weather conditions, in new research carried out by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Continue reading...

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Jun 27

Here @adamvaughan.bsky.social shows why we need social control of water.

Out yesterday, our report makes the case for treating water as a shared resource, not a corporate asset.

It asks "should we prioritise using water to grow food or to cool data centres?"

🔗 www.in-abundance.org/latest/beyon...

Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan.bsky.social · Jun 27

How much water do Britain's data centres use?

Bafflingly, there is no official figure. So here's my best estimate after weeks of reporting: circa 10 billion litres of water a year. And that's before any big UK AI boom.

Story in @thetimes.com 👇

www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

Thirsty data centres are sucking up Britain’s scarce water supplies

The tech industry faces scrutiny as secrecy clouds the true cost of cooling servers and the country braces for shortages and hosepipe bans

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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · Jun 26

1/3 One of the best and most refined arguments out there for water in public hands. Worth the read.

Water should work for us but is really run to make rich people richer. Yet "nationalisation" isn't always the answer.
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Beyond the Public: Experiences in the Social Control of Water | Bertie Russell & Keir Milburn

Jun 26, 2025

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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · Jun 26

3/3 That's why, more than nationalisation, we need democratic ownership and control of our water.

Abundance’s new paper says it’s not just about who owns things. It’s about who controls them - and how to make sure that’s us, the public.

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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · Jun 26

England's broken water system needs a change of ownership.

Keir Milburn & Bertie Russell argue for @abundance-org.bsky.social that we need more than that: a new model built around social control of water, prioritising & empowering workers & communities.

www.in-abundance.org/reports/beyo...

Beyond the Public: Experiences in the Social Control of Water | Bertie Russell & Keir Milburn

Jun 26, 2025

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Abundance @abundance-org.bsky.social · Jun 26

Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future, by our founding co-directors @bertrussell.bsky.social, @kmilb.bsky.social, and @kaiheron.bsky.social.

Release date: 20 September 2025.

Available to pre-order now from @plutopress.bsky.social (via link below).
in-abundance.org/latest/new-b...

Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future (available to preorder)

Jun 25, 2025

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