Graham Oxborrow
@grum61.bsky.social
Retired Geology and Geography teacher. Active travel proponent. Love a bit of classic punk, roots reggae and Irish folk. Bishop’s Stortford.
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Our next monthly meeting, on Wednesday 3rd December from 8:30pm, will be online. Please let us know if you would like the access link for Teams.
All welcome to join.
All welcome to join.
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Our next monthly meeting, on Wednesday 3rd December from 8:30pm, will be online. Please let us know if you would like the access link for Teams.
All welcome to join.
All welcome to join.
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Got to please their paymasters
Reform UK rails against net zero, but evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy.
UK net zero economy has grown by 10.1% since 2023 The sector has generated £83.1bn in gross value added (GVA) over the last year
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Reform UK rails against net zero, but evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy.
UK net zero economy has grown by 10.1% since 2023 The sector has generated £83.1bn in gross value added (GVA) over the last year
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Got to please their paymasters
Reform UK rails against net zero, but evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy.
UK net zero economy has grown by 10.1% since 2023 The sector has generated £83.1bn in gross value added (GVA) over the last year
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Reform UK rails against net zero, but evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy.
UK net zero economy has grown by 10.1% since 2023 The sector has generated £83.1bn in gross value added (GVA) over the last year
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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If you are interested in being a part of a new Friends Group for Thorley Wedge and Northern Parkland, the Countryside Management Service are running a practical conservation task day there next week.
Tuesday 9th December at Northern Parkland.
Email [email protected] for details
Tuesday 9th December at Northern Parkland.
Email [email protected] for details
December 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
If you are interested in being a part of a new Friends Group for Thorley Wedge and Northern Parkland, the Countryside Management Service are running a practical conservation task day there next week.
Tuesday 9th December at Northern Parkland.
Email [email protected] for details
Tuesday 9th December at Northern Parkland.
Email [email protected] for details
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Five years of inaction. Now what? 🤷
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
Pavement Parking: An Unhappy Fifth Birthday | Adam Tranter
Five years ago, the Government’s consultation into tackling the scourge of pavement parking closed.
Still, no action. In what is a very unhappy fifth birthday, I joined Ned Boulting, Laura Laker and ...
www.linkedin.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Five years of inaction. Now what? 🤷
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
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This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
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A quick heads up: Interrail’s running a 25% off sale. If you’re looking for alternatives to flying, this is one of the easier switches. www.interrail.eu/en
#TravelTips
#BudgetTravel
#TravelTips
#BudgetTravel
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A quick heads up: Interrail’s running a 25% off sale. If you’re looking for alternatives to flying, this is one of the easier switches. www.interrail.eu/en
#TravelTips
#BudgetTravel
#TravelTips
#BudgetTravel
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Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
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For me, the fuel duty freeze has now passed from 'this is a stupid thing to do' to 'that was a stupid thing to have done'. Juice not worth the squeeze now IMV.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
For me, the fuel duty freeze has now passed from 'this is a stupid thing to do' to 'that was a stupid thing to have done'. Juice not worth the squeeze now IMV.
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A sad day for climate action. Heathrow’s third runway getting government backing sends the message that airport expansion matters more than safeguarding our future. We need leadership that prioritises people and planet. #Climate
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government
Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A sad day for climate action. Heathrow’s third runway getting government backing sends the message that airport expansion matters more than safeguarding our future. We need leadership that prioritises people and planet. #Climate
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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SAF promises have been missed for a decade. Current use is less than 0.01%. Scaling up risks deforestation and strains limited renewable energy.
The most reliable way to cut aviation emissions? Fly less.
#SustainableTravel #Facts
flightfree.co.uk/post/the-tro...
The most reliable way to cut aviation emissions? Fly less.
#SustainableTravel #Facts
flightfree.co.uk/post/the-tro...
The trouble with SAF
SAFs, or sustainable aviation fuels, are heralded by the aviation industry as the answer to carbon emissions. But is that the full story? Finlay Asher and Flight Free UK explain.
flightfree.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
SAF promises have been missed for a decade. Current use is less than 0.01%. Scaling up risks deforestation and strains limited renewable energy.
The most reliable way to cut aviation emissions? Fly less.
#SustainableTravel #Facts
flightfree.co.uk/post/the-tro...
The most reliable way to cut aviation emissions? Fly less.
#SustainableTravel #Facts
flightfree.co.uk/post/the-tro...
London is proud to host Japan's Grand Sumo Tournament this week - it's fantastic to see the the teams using our cycling infrastructure to get around.
October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Start with fuel duty.
10p a litre for starters, then make it rise with inflation every year. Like public transport fares do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
10p a litre for starters, then make it rise with inflation every year. Like public transport fares do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rachel Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget
The chancellor also said she was considering further measures on public spending, in a bid to put the UK's finances on a firmer footing.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Start with fuel duty.
10p a litre for starters, then make it rise with inflation every year. Like public transport fares do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
10p a litre for starters, then make it rise with inflation every year. Like public transport fares do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Britain ran entirely on clean energy for 87 hours this year – a fiftyfold rise since 2021.
Proof that progress is real, even if there’s a long road to 2030’s clean-power target.
Dr Simon Evans reports.
Proof that progress is real, even if there’s a long road to 2030’s clean-power target.
Dr Simon Evans reports.
Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far
Clean-energy sources have powered Great Britain entirely for a record 87 hours this year — a milestone toward 2030 targets
eastangliabylines.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Britain ran entirely on clean energy for 87 hours this year – a fiftyfold rise since 2021.
Proof that progress is real, even if there’s a long road to 2030’s clean-power target.
Dr Simon Evans reports.
Proof that progress is real, even if there’s a long road to 2030’s clean-power target.
Dr Simon Evans reports.
So American pharmaceutical manufacturers are ganging up on UK by withdrawing investment because UK prices and their profits ‘too low’. I thought this was due to NHS being a huge buyer and able to negotiate good deals? Surely Trump should approve?
September 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
So American pharmaceutical manufacturers are ganging up on UK by withdrawing investment because UK prices and their profits ‘too low’. I thought this was due to NHS being a huge buyer and able to negotiate good deals? Surely Trump should approve?
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This is untrue on most major issues (though the media eıite don't know this). It is untrue on immigration in particular. Untrue on climate, on Trump, on human rights, on inciting racism. And much else
Michael Gove, "Reform voters are very close to, in their general views, with the British public"
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September 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is untrue on most major issues (though the media eıite don't know this). It is untrue on immigration in particular. Untrue on climate, on Trump, on human rights, on inciting racism. And much else
On C5 I have just seen an AI advert, offering guidance to ‘the human character’ on what hat to wear! FFS. This is all causing huge amounts of climate damage. Why are we doing this crap?
September 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
On C5 I have just seen an AI advert, offering guidance to ‘the human character’ on what hat to wear! FFS. This is all causing huge amounts of climate damage. Why are we doing this crap?
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Well over 9,000 signatures on our petition to stop airport expansion. Can you help us reach 10k?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Politicians and airlines will tell you that airport expansion is good for the economy. But is it?
Airports take more money out of the UK than they bring in.
Sign the petition to stop airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Airports take more money out of the UK than they bring in.
Sign the petition to stop airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
September 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Well over 9,000 signatures on our petition to stop airport expansion. Can you help us reach 10k?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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For god’s sake someone remind the bbc.
YES! Thank you...
Say it again, and again, and again. They are not "illegal immigrants".
- seeking asylum is legal and has been since 1951.
Say it again, and again, and again. They are not "illegal immigrants".
- seeking asylum is legal and has been since 1951.
Silencing the drumbeat again: seeking asylum is legal
Hundreds protested in Ashington against so-called "illegal immigrants" - though seeking asylum has been legal since 1951
northeastbylines.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For god’s sake someone remind the bbc.
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Always follow the money.
Climate change deniers mostly likely funded by fossil fuel companies themselves, are pulling the Tory's strings.
Killing the planet for that last buck.
Climate change deniers mostly likely funded by fossil fuel companies themselves, are pulling the Tory's strings.
Killing the planet for that last buck.
Here’s a stat that always makes my toes curl:
Over the past decade, the Conservative Party has received over £7.2 million from figures connected to the GWPF - the UK’s most prominent climate science denial group
Over the past decade, the Conservative Party has received over £7.2 million from figures connected to the GWPF - the UK’s most prominent climate science denial group
Tories pledge to get 'all our oil and gas out of the North Sea'
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would
www.bbc.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Always follow the money.
Climate change deniers mostly likely funded by fossil fuel companies themselves, are pulling the Tory's strings.
Killing the planet for that last buck.
Climate change deniers mostly likely funded by fossil fuel companies themselves, are pulling the Tory's strings.
Killing the planet for that last buck.
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This action breaks the law, and these nests would have been very obvious to both the building owners and the scaffolders
If anyone has a contact for those responsible for this building, we would ask that the scaffolding is removed straight away before the police are involved #hertsbirds
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If anyone has a contact for those responsible for this building, we would ask that the scaffolding is removed straight away before the police are involved #hertsbirds
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August 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This action breaks the law, and these nests would have been very obvious to both the building owners and the scaffolders
If anyone has a contact for those responsible for this building, we would ask that the scaffolding is removed straight away before the police are involved #hertsbirds
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If anyone has a contact for those responsible for this building, we would ask that the scaffolding is removed straight away before the police are involved #hertsbirds
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![Just Stop Oil
@JustStop_Oil tweets:
Aug 27
So you're saying if we'd sprayed stuff white and then put a red cross on it the media would have supported us?
You live and learn I guess.
[Below, a roundabout in England painted with St George's flag]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ysg7hp6kgncoryoll2fz2pgk/bafkreigk4oedxcpckuvxaegjqc4atmjkfmb3guwybbialo6o5aiaq6m5jq@jpeg)
Yet more trashing of our planet’s atmosphere for a rich man’s vanity project to allow his ilk to escape a heating planet. Pipedream.
Starships are meant to fly: SpaceX’s rocket finally launches after setbacks
Starships are meant to fly: SpaceX’s rocket finally launches after setbacks
Test flight comes after explosive failures raised doubts over founder Elon Musk’s goals to reach Mars and moon
Third time was the charm on Tuesday for the launch of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket after the launch had been scrubbed two times in as many days.
The stainless steel behemoth, 403ft (123 meters) tall, lifted off from the company’s Starbase in southern Texas at 6.30pm local time (2330 GMT), to loud cheers from engineering teams, a webcast showed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Yet more trashing of our planet’s atmosphere for a rich man’s vanity project to allow his ilk to escape a heating planet. Pipedream.
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The hypocrisy of the hotel protestors in Epping perfectly summed up by the this Reddit post 👏
From r/Essex
From r/Essex
August 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The hypocrisy of the hotel protestors in Epping perfectly summed up by the this Reddit post 👏
From r/Essex
From r/Essex
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FIVE short weeks after passing his driving test, this reckless and irresponsible bastard almost kills someone with his dangerous driving.
Just 280 hours of community service. Not even a mention of the long driving ban he needs as a minimum.
Just 280 hours of community service. Not even a mention of the long driving ban he needs as a minimum.
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
FIVE short weeks after passing his driving test, this reckless and irresponsible bastard almost kills someone with his dangerous driving.
Just 280 hours of community service. Not even a mention of the long driving ban he needs as a minimum.
Just 280 hours of community service. Not even a mention of the long driving ban he needs as a minimum.