Fossil Free South Africa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
For life, beyond fossil fuels | We are a growing community uniting for a more prosperous, safe future for all South Africans by catalysing support for safer, cleaner and cheaper energy where no one is left behind 🌍
All our links: linktr.ee/fossilfree
All our links: linktr.ee/fossilfree
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New look, same mission 🌍 We've officially launched our refreshed branding! We’re reintroducing ourselves 👋🏼 — from calling out greenwashing to mobilising climate leadership to finance advocacy, we're driving climate action. Discover our story below & visit the link in our bio to get involved 🌱
COP30 and the G20 are coming, but will the 99% be heard, or the 1% again? 🌱 Fossil fuel interests and “green growth” myths drown out real climate justice. We’ll be at the People Summit in Joburg, 20–22 Nov. Join us at the Energy Imbizo for a just, fossil fuel-free future. 🎟️ wetheninetynine.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
COP30 and the G20 are coming, but will the 99% be heard, or the 1% again? 🌱 Fossil fuel interests and “green growth” myths drown out real climate justice. We’ll be at the People Summit in Joburg, 20–22 Nov. Join us at the Energy Imbizo for a just, fossil fuel-free future. 🎟️ wetheninetynine.com
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We call on TotalEnergies to end a century of exploitation, greenwashing, and fossil fuel (coil, oil and gas) expansion in Africa!
Join 31 other social justice organisations by signing the letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...
#NoMoreGreenwashing #StopEACOP
Join 31 other social justice organisations by signing the letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...
#NoMoreGreenwashing #StopEACOP
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We call on TotalEnergies to end a century of exploitation, greenwashing, and fossil fuel (coil, oil and gas) expansion in Africa!
Join 31 other social justice organisations by signing the letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...
#NoMoreGreenwashing #StopEACOP
Join 31 other social justice organisations by signing the letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...
#NoMoreGreenwashing #StopEACOP
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Community members from oil-affected districts raised their voices at the Communities Tribunal for Justice & Reparation during the recent #KickTotalOutofAfrica week.
Byabakama Geoffrey shared his ordeal fearing arrest. Join us in Joburg, at 10am, to #STOPEACOP.
Sign here 👉: shorturl.at/J1mMv
Byabakama Geoffrey shared his ordeal fearing arrest. Join us in Joburg, at 10am, to #STOPEACOP.
Sign here 👉: shorturl.at/J1mMv
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Community members from oil-affected districts raised their voices at the Communities Tribunal for Justice & Reparation during the recent #KickTotalOutofAfrica week.
Byabakama Geoffrey shared his ordeal fearing arrest. Join us in Joburg, at 10am, to #STOPEACOP.
Sign here 👉: shorturl.at/J1mMv
Byabakama Geoffrey shared his ordeal fearing arrest. Join us in Joburg, at 10am, to #STOPEACOP.
Sign here 👉: shorturl.at/J1mMv
Is UCT’s divestment commitment under threat? How can energy from the sun and create more jobs? Can creative agencies take bold stances on fossil fuel advertising? We answer these questions, and more, in our latest newsletter 🗞️🚨 Read it here 👉🏽 fossilfreesa.substack.com or at the link in our bio 🤓
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Is UCT’s divestment commitment under threat? How can energy from the sun and create more jobs? Can creative agencies take bold stances on fossil fuel advertising? We answer these questions, and more, in our latest newsletter 🗞️🚨 Read it here 👉🏽 fossilfreesa.substack.com or at the link in our bio 🤓
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✊ This is what student power looks like!
Students just forced Edge Hill University to take a stand against some of the world’s most destructive corporations - massive oil, coal and gas companies + companies profiting from the detention, deportation and misery of migrants.
Share the huge news!
Students just forced Edge Hill University to take a stand against some of the world’s most destructive corporations - massive oil, coal and gas companies + companies profiting from the detention, deportation and misery of migrants.
Share the huge news!
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
✊ This is what student power looks like!
Students just forced Edge Hill University to take a stand against some of the world’s most destructive corporations - massive oil, coal and gas companies + companies profiting from the detention, deportation and misery of migrants.
Share the huge news!
Students just forced Edge Hill University to take a stand against some of the world’s most destructive corporations - massive oil, coal and gas companies + companies profiting from the detention, deportation and misery of migrants.
Share the huge news!
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Hurricane Melissa made 4 TIMES more likely by global warming. Reliance on oil, gas and coal increased its likelihood and intensity. These storms will become even more devastating if we continue overheating the planet by burning fossil fuels. By Xantha Leatham
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
Hurricane Melissa was made 4 TIMES more likely by climate change
Hurricane Melissa - the most powerful storm in Jamaica's history - was made four times more likely by climate change , according to a study.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Hurricane Melissa made 4 TIMES more likely by global warming. Reliance on oil, gas and coal increased its likelihood and intensity. These storms will become even more devastating if we continue overheating the planet by burning fossil fuels. By Xantha Leatham
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
Some context as to why we launched our #climatehope campaign 💡🌍Visit the online resource hub on our website: www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope
#hopecore #naturewins #earth #fossilfuels #gaslightingtheplanet
#hopecore #naturewins #earth #fossilfuels #gaslightingtheplanet
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Some context as to why we launched our #climatehope campaign 💡🌍Visit the online resource hub on our website: www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope
#hopecore #naturewins #earth #fossilfuels #gaslightingtheplanet
#hopecore #naturewins #earth #fossilfuels #gaslightingtheplanet
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Register now to join the conversation on how fast fashion and fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) are connected and what we can do to protect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕑: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🔗:Register here: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
#climatejustice #greenwashing #fastfashion
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕑: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🔗:Register here: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
#climatejustice #greenwashing #fastfashion
What’s the real cost of fast fashion?
Join FAB, Greenpeace Africa,Fashion Revolution South Africa & experts for a conversation exploring the ties between fast fashion & fossil fuels,&how they affect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕓: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🖇:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
Join FAB, Greenpeace Africa,Fashion Revolution South Africa & experts for a conversation exploring the ties between fast fashion & fossil fuels,&how they affect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕓: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🖇:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Register now to join the conversation on how fast fashion and fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) are connected and what we can do to protect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕑: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🔗:Register here: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
#climatejustice #greenwashing #fastfashion
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕑: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🔗:Register here: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
#climatejustice #greenwashing #fastfashion
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What’s the real cost of fast fashion?
Join FAB, Greenpeace Africa,Fashion Revolution South Africa & experts for a conversation exploring the ties between fast fashion & fossil fuels,&how they affect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕓: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🖇:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
Join FAB, Greenpeace Africa,Fashion Revolution South Africa & experts for a conversation exploring the ties between fast fashion & fossil fuels,&how they affect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕓: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🖇:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
October 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
What’s the real cost of fast fashion?
Join FAB, Greenpeace Africa,Fashion Revolution South Africa & experts for a conversation exploring the ties between fast fashion & fossil fuels,&how they affect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕓: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🖇:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
Join FAB, Greenpeace Africa,Fashion Revolution South Africa & experts for a conversation exploring the ties between fast fashion & fossil fuels,&how they affect our planet.
📅: Wed, 22 October 2025
🕓: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM
🖇:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...
We're launching our new campaign, #ClimateHope, which we've been working on for weeks and are very excited to make public 🥳 We're debunking a host of #climatemyths, promoting science-based truths, and empowering us all to climate action.
🔗 Find out more on www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope
🔗 Find out more on www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope
Climate Hope VS Climate Myths — Fossil Free South Africa
Our campaign seeks to debunk climate misinformation, promote science-based truths, and empower action through engaging digital content and accessible online resources. Take a look at the the myths we’...
www.fossilfreesa.org.za
October 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We're launching our new campaign, #ClimateHope, which we've been working on for weeks and are very excited to make public 🥳 We're debunking a host of #climatemyths, promoting science-based truths, and empowering us all to climate action.
🔗 Find out more on www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope
🔗 Find out more on www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope
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Read: "Research lead Professor Janet Cherry said that a truly just energy transition means ‘restructing the economy to be owned and controlled by ordinary people’."
Story by @oxpeckersnews.bsky.social
Read the full investigation here: tinyurl.com/5a6n99wz
Story by @oxpeckersnews.bsky.social
Read the full investigation here: tinyurl.com/5a6n99wz
People who own the sun - Oxpeckers
#PowerTracker visits a solar project owned by a township cooperative that serves as a model for energy democracy in action Investigation: Lindiwe Pakati & Thabo Molelekwa. Photos & videos: Ihsaan Haff...
tinyurl.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Read: "Research lead Professor Janet Cherry said that a truly just energy transition means ‘restructing the economy to be owned and controlled by ordinary people’."
Story by @oxpeckersnews.bsky.social
Read the full investigation here: tinyurl.com/5a6n99wz
Story by @oxpeckersnews.bsky.social
Read the full investigation here: tinyurl.com/5a6n99wz
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With climate literacy, learners are empowered to challenge injustice and lead the fight for climate justice.
#fossiladbansa #fossiladban #greenwashing #climatejustice
#fossiladbansa #fossiladban #greenwashing #climatejustice
October 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
With climate literacy, learners are empowered to challenge injustice and lead the fight for climate justice.
#fossiladbansa #fossiladban #greenwashing #climatejustice
#fossiladbansa #fossiladban #greenwashing #climatejustice
We gathered to protest Africa Energy Week outside the CTICC in Cape Town. We protested against false energy solutions that protect profit over our people ✊🏽 Thank you to The Green Connection, African Climate Alliance, SAFCEI, Project 90 by 2030, Extinction Rebellion, and Climate Justice Coalition 🌱
September 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We gathered to protest Africa Energy Week outside the CTICC in Cape Town. We protested against false energy solutions that protect profit over our people ✊🏽 Thank you to The Green Connection, African Climate Alliance, SAFCEI, Project 90 by 2030, Extinction Rebellion, and Climate Justice Coalition 🌱
READ | Are SA MPs indirectly profiting from the climate crisis? Their pension fund won’t disclose fossil fuel investments — despite a legal request. Our op-ed with @OpenSecretsZA explains why this matters for climate justice & democracy.
Read it here 👉🏾 www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Read it here 👉🏾 www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
MPs’ pension fund must come clean about investments in fossil fuel firms
South Africans have a right to know whether our MPs are investing in companies that are actively destroying our chances of a sustainable future.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
September 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
READ | Are SA MPs indirectly profiting from the climate crisis? Their pension fund won’t disclose fossil fuel investments — despite a legal request. Our op-ed with @OpenSecretsZA explains why this matters for climate justice & democracy.
Read it here 👉🏾 www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Read it here 👉🏾 www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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WATCH | Last week at African Climate Alliance's Energy Justice Day, we asked some attendees what they’re most excited about when imagining a fossil fuel-free South Africa 🌞 www.instagram.com/reel/DOne7Db...
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September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
WATCH | Last week at African Climate Alliance's Energy Justice Day, we asked some attendees what they’re most excited about when imagining a fossil fuel-free South Africa 🌞 www.instagram.com/reel/DOne7Db...
WATCH | Last week at African Climate Alliance's Energy Justice Day, we asked some attendees what they’re most excited about when imagining a fossil fuel-free South Africa 🌞 www.instagram.com/reel/DOne7Db...
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September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
WATCH | Last week at African Climate Alliance's Energy Justice Day, we asked some attendees what they’re most excited about when imagining a fossil fuel-free South Africa 🌞 www.instagram.com/reel/DOne7Db...
Energy Justice Day with African Climate Alliance was powerful 💥 From divestment to direct action, we explored real ways to challenge fossil fuels & the climate crisis. Big thanks to ACA, Project 90x2030, and the Alternative Information Development Centre for this space 🌍
September 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Energy Justice Day with African Climate Alliance was powerful 💥 From divestment to direct action, we explored real ways to challenge fossil fuels & the climate crisis. Big thanks to ACA, Project 90x2030, and the Alternative Information Development Centre for this space 🌍
READ: Our latest newsletter is live! 🗞️ Read it here: fossilfreeuct.substack.com/p/how-deep-i...
September 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
READ: Our latest newsletter is live! 🗞️ Read it here: fossilfreeuct.substack.com/p/how-deep-i...
Did you catch our stall at the Open Book Festival over the weekend? 📚 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to learn more and sign our pledges in support of a fossil fuel-free future! Visit www.fossilfreesa.org.za/getinvolved if you want to join our community 🌞
September 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Did you catch our stall at the Open Book Festival over the weekend? 📚 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to learn more and sign our pledges in support of a fossil fuel-free future! Visit www.fossilfreesa.org.za/getinvolved if you want to join our community 🌞
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Lazola Kati, Campaign Manager of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social campaign, spoke at #AfricaClimateWeek in Addis Ababa on building public support to challenge fossil fuel greenwashing.
Learn more about our campaign through the links in our bio.
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Learn more about our campaign through the links in our bio.
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Lazola Kati, Campaign Manager of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social campaign, spoke at #AfricaClimateWeek in Addis Ababa on building public support to challenge fossil fuel greenwashing.
Learn more about our campaign through the links in our bio.
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Learn more about our campaign through the links in our bio.
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
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Convened by the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance – National Oil & Gas Conference 2025
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner at Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban campaign, joins the call to Protect Our Land and Oceans, Securing Our Future.
#fossiladbansa
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Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner at Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban campaign, joins the call to Protect Our Land and Oceans, Securing Our Future.
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Convened by the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance – National Oil & Gas Conference 2025
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner at Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban campaign, joins the call to Protect Our Land and Oceans, Securing Our Future.
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner at Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban campaign, joins the call to Protect Our Land and Oceans, Securing Our Future.
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
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🎙️Listen In!
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social, talks to Stephen Grootes on The Money Show.
Radio 702 & CapeTalk | 19:00
📻Listen here:
Radio 702: tinyurl.com/Radio-702
Cape Talk: tinyurl.com/Cape-Talk
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social, talks to Stephen Grootes on The Money Show.
Radio 702 & CapeTalk | 19:00
📻Listen here:
Radio 702: tinyurl.com/Radio-702
Cape Talk: tinyurl.com/Cape-Talk
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🎙️Listen In!
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social, talks to Stephen Grootes on The Money Show.
Radio 702 & CapeTalk | 19:00
📻Listen here:
Radio 702: tinyurl.com/Radio-702
Cape Talk: tinyurl.com/Cape-Talk
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social, talks to Stephen Grootes on The Money Show.
Radio 702 & CapeTalk | 19:00
📻Listen here:
Radio 702: tinyurl.com/Radio-702
Cape Talk: tinyurl.com/Cape-Talk
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
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📻 Listen In
Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.
Listen here:
tinyurl.com/listen-to-ra...
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.
Listen here:
tinyurl.com/listen-to-ra...
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 4:45 AM
📻 Listen In
Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.
Listen here:
tinyurl.com/listen-to-ra...
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.
Listen here:
tinyurl.com/listen-to-ra...
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
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Here is the full interview with Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner, as she discusses Alkemi Collective’s groundbreaking endorsement of the nationwide ban on coal, oil, and gas ads.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/2wfre7nz
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Listen here: tinyurl.com/2wfre7nz
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
📻 Listen In
Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.
Listen here:
tinyurl.com/listen-to-ra...
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.
Listen here:
tinyurl.com/listen-to-ra...
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Here is the full interview with Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner, as she discusses Alkemi Collective’s groundbreaking endorsement of the nationwide ban on coal, oil, and gas ads.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/2wfre7nz
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
Listen here: tinyurl.com/2wfre7nz
#fossiladban #fossiladbansa
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📢 Press release: “Fossil fuels are the new tobacco” − Alkemi Collective says it’s time for a ban
“Our agency took a stand to endorse the Fossil Ad Ban campaign,” said Alkemi Collective’s CEO, Bradly Howland.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2zv4xn
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
“Our agency took a stand to endorse the Fossil Ad Ban campaign,” said Alkemi Collective’s CEO, Bradly Howland.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2zv4xn
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📢 Press release: “Fossil fuels are the new tobacco” − Alkemi Collective says it’s time for a ban
“Our agency took a stand to endorse the Fossil Ad Ban campaign,” said Alkemi Collective’s CEO, Bradly Howland.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2zv4xn
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social
“Our agency took a stand to endorse the Fossil Ad Ban campaign,” said Alkemi Collective’s CEO, Bradly Howland.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2zv4xn
#fossiladbansa
@fossilfreesa.bsky.social