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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 2d

It's Prime Day so here's your regular reminder that:

- Amazon has been exposed for throwing away millions of unused products each year
- Amazon emits MORE CO2 than Hong Kong & Denmark
- Jeff Bezos earns more in 1 MINUTE than many of his workers do in a year

Overconsumption is KILLING our planet

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Andy Parsons Ⓥ ⧖ @andynparsons.bsky.social · 2d

I've got a relatively light Paramo that I've used for about 15 years. I've sent it back for repair 3 times - they offer a great service (as do Alpkit who repair any brand). Paramo has under arm zips which are great for temp control. Paramo jackets can be reproofed at home.

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · 2d

Posters put up in Nottingham.
STAND UP TO GREEDY GAS COMPANIES!
While greedy gas companies keep setting the price of our electricity, the “Great Gas Rip-Off” will keep squeezing the nation and our wallets dry.
Gas = expensive.
Renewables = cheap.
action.greenpeace.org.uk/stand-up-to-...

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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 7d

Last year, we were lucky enough to welcome Dr Jane Goodall to the Greenpeace stage at Glastonbury, where she shared this beautiful message of HOPE in tough times.

Rest in peace, Jane. Thank you so much for all the hope you gave to us all. 💚💚

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 11d

Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) are causing widespread harm to wildlife, especially birds of prey. Here's your opportunity to put pressure on the HSE to stop approving them for use - there are safer alternatives!

Deadline Tues 30 Sept!

wildjustice.org.uk/general/plea...

Please respond to this consultation on rodenticides - Wild Justice

The Health and Safety Executive has announced a consultation on Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs). Although this is meant to […]

wildjustice.org.uk

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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Activists have climbed England’s LARGEST gas power station to demand lower energy bills 🚨

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Two climbers standing at the top of a massive power plant chimney, holding a banner that says "Great gas rip-off now on!"

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Mark C Norwich @markcnorwich.bsky.social · 19d

This is great news @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 19d

Amidst all the misery, some really great news.

Nations Ratify High Seas Treaty, Setting Stage for Greater Ocean Protection | Oceana

Oceana’s Chief Scientist Dr. Katie Matthews says, “For the first time, we have the legal foundation to safeguard marine diversity in waters that belong to everyone and no one at the same time. What ma...

oceana.org

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · 19d

Latest campaign posters now up around Nottingham.
Many politicians will tell you that gas is cheap and renewables expensive... but it's the other way around!
This campaign addresses that and means lower bills.
QR code on the posters goes here:
action.greenpeace.org.uk/stand-up-to-...

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · 26d

We'll be at this on Sunday.
See you there. 😎

Nottingham Green Festival @nottmgreenfest.bsky.social · May 10

Date announced for the 2025 volunteer-run #GreenFestival at #Nottingham Arboretum

Sun 14th Sept 2025

Please, share widely to avoid clashes

Put it in your diary. Tag groups in comments

Details at nottmgreenfest.org.uk

stalls@nottmgreenfest
Others: [email protected]

Nottingham Green Festival @nottmgreenfest.bsky.social · Jan 21

Nottingham Green Festival is organised by grass roots community based volunteers, not-for-profit and with no statutory funding

The ethical standards and sustainability / environmental / human / animal rights ethos of the FREE one day event are long established, evolving since 1991 . #NottmGreenFest

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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 29d

How are gas companies getting away with this??

Ultimately, we all want the same thing: cheaper electricity that doesn’t damage our air or the health of our children and communities.

We have the solutions. Now we just need action. Sign the petition to stop the Great Gas Rip-Off --> act.gp/4mcKPAt

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · 28d

The Great Gas Rip Off!
action.greenpeace.org.uk/stand-up-to-...

Lower our energy bills!

Gas companies are raking in high profits while our household bills go up. I've had enough, haven't you? Let's make the UK Government reign in greedy gas for good.

action.greenpeace.org.uk

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Sep 8

"I'm Thomas, I'm 6 years old and came across Greenpeace at Birdfair. I wanted to be a member but my pocket money doesn't cover enough. I asked my mummy what can I do..."
www.justgiving.com/page/reading...

Thomas' fundraiser for Greenpeace

Help Louise TAYLOR raise money to support Greenpeace

www.justgiving.com

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Aug 14

www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/anish-k...
#ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange

Anish Kapoor protest art at Shell’s North Sea platform: what you need to know - Greenpeace UK

Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea. What happened? The artwork, called BUTCHERED, sho...

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jul 29

Register for 31 Miles for Nature.
Walk, run, swim or wheel 31 miles this October and raise money for Greenpeace. Opt to receive a free My Favourite Place T-Shirt, designed by renowned author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, when you raise your first £10.
fundraise.greenpeace.org.uk/register/31m...

Greenpeace : Register

Walk, run, swim or wheel 31 miles this October and raise money for Greenpeace. Opt to receive a free My Favourite Place T-Shirt, designed by renowned author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, when you raise your first £10.

fundraise.greenpeace.org.uk

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · Jul 16

I'm back in court today fighting the legality of overgrazing on Dartmoor .

0.1% of protected sites across the park are in favourable environmental condition , yet we still spend millions in taxpayer cash propping up loss-making , destructive sheep farming .

It has to change .

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Leicester Greenpeace @leicgreenpeace.bsky.social · Jul 9

"Fantastic day for climate and nature change today in London with Greenpeace 💚
Met with @jeevunsandher.bsky.social MP who agreed to drive campaigns to stop flooding and put the crisis on the national curriculum.
Great to meet fellow local campaigners and from all around the UK 🌈💚🌼" Janey D.

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hi @alexjjnorris.bsky.social,

Thanks for meeting Elaine from our group at the climate mass lobby.

It sounds like you're on board with the need to address climate change.

#Nottingham #ClimateChange

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jul 6

Hi @michellewelshmp.bsky.social
To follow up on our conversation, this is a nice summary:

Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · Jul 6

Watch @oliviablakemp.bsky.social’s brutal takedown of driven grouse shooting in just 90 seconds from last weeks debate in Parliament.

@wildjustice.bsky.social

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hi @michellewelshmp.bsky.social
Thanks for meeting us yesterday to discuss issues around #ClimateChange.
This thread covers some of what we talked about.
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#Nottingham #Nottinghamshire #Sherwood #Greenpeace

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Green New Deal Rising @gndrising.bsky.social · May 12

We’re building a movement to take on the 1% — and win.

Because there is enough money to fund schools, hospitals and climate action. It’s just being hoarded.

It’s time for the super rich to PAY UP.

📣 Under 35? Join our campaign launch call at link in our bio.

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jul 7

We thought we'd help out with @gndrising.bsky.social
protests on July 4th; telling the super rich that it's time to #PayUp.
And as we're in Nottingham, GNDR chose the focus on James Watt, founder of @brewdogofficial.bsky.social; picketing the BrewDog bar.

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jul 6

We met James Naish MP on Friday to discuss issues around #ClimateChange.
This thread covers some of what we talked about.
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#Nottingham #Nottinghamshire #Rushcliffe #Greenpeace
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jul 5

FYI @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jun 3

Hi folks,
We had a great time at the Green Hustle on Saturday.
Here's a couple of non-Greenpeace things that you might be interested in...
#Nottingham

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Greenpeace Notts @greenpeacenotts.bsky.social · Jun 3

If you missed the Green Hustle on Saturday, you missed a really lively, busy event. Loads of amazing people to talk to. Great vibe.
This is one of the petitions we had on the day - 'Save our seas from destructive fishing' :
action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-destruct....

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