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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 1d

Coming soon to:

Totnes
Brixton Picturehouse (Ritzy)
Hackney Picturehouse
Chesham
Oxford
Cambridge Science Fair
Stoke
Cardiff
UCL
Portsmouth
Uckfield
Bristol University
Findhorn, Scotland
Stirling University

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@campaigncc.bsky.social
@drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
@climatereality-uk.bsky.social

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 1d

Upcoming Nov/Dec screening dates of my film 'Fires and Fascism'

2 Nov - London, Acton
3 Nov - London, South Ken
6 Nov - London, Hackney (TBC)
9 Nov - Derby
11 Nov - Southampton
19 Nov - Norwich
21 Nov - Didcot
9 Dec - Brighton

Get tickets here (some yet not available) fires-and-fascism.co.uk

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 1d

Upcoming Oct screening dates of my film 'Fires and Fascism'

10 Oct - Bristol, Bedminster
13 Oct - Cambridge
18 Oct - Nottingham
21 Oct - Bath (TBC)
23 Oct - Falmouth
25 Oct - Exeter (TBC)
28 Oct - Bristol, Cotham

Get tickets here (some not yet available) fires-and-fascism.co.uk#screening-da...
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Film poster: matchbox with wildfires on it and bank notes coming out

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 2d

The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.

This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester

BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview

The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show

bylinetimes.com

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 5d

Free tickets to see my documentary 'Fires and Fascism' in Falmouth University on 23rd Oct at 6pm:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fires-and-...

This is not just another climate film

Trailers:
www.fires-and-fascism.co.uk

@cornwallcouncil.bsky.social
@transitionfalmouth.org.uk
@oceanrebellion.bsky.social

Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 6d

The screening of my new documentary 'Fires and Fascism' in Camden with Eco Counts was a success!

The Q&A was "one of the most invigorating, shared discussions amongst a varied age group" about uniting people in @camdencouncil.bsky.social

UPCOMING SCREENINGS:
fires-and-fascism.co.uk#screening-da...

Inside Camden venue with 30 people watching the film

A woman with microphone asking a question in the Q&A

Film poster for Fires and Fascism with a matchbox and Euro notes sticking out

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 9d

Great screening of my new documentary 'Fires and Fascism' at the People's Republic of Stokes Croft in Bristol.

Good to have @bristolantifascist.bsky.social with their stall and great discussion afterwards

THE NEXT SCREENING:
10th Oct, Bedminster, 7pm
Library of Things
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket...

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 10d

Tickets available to see Fires and Fascism (pay on the door too).

This is not just another climate film. It’s about action. What we can do to stop wildfires and fascism.

Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 23d

Screening of my documentary 'Fires and Fascism' in Bristol:

29th Sept
People's Republic of Stokes Croft
7pm
£5 entry

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/prs...

@xrbristol.bsky.social
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social

School of Activism presents: Fires & Fascism at PRSC

PRSC’s School of Activism presents: Fires & Fascism DOORS @ 7pm // Screening from 7:30pm // Q&A with the filmmaker from 8:45pm – all tickets £5 FIRES AND FASCISM is a new 57-min documentary shows th...

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 23d

Screening of my documentary 'Fires and Fascism' in Bristol:

29th Sept
People's Republic of Stokes Croft
7pm
£5 entry

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/prs...

@xrbristol.bsky.social
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social

School of Activism presents: Fires & Fascism at PRSC

PRSC’s School of Activism presents: Fires & Fascism DOORS @ 7pm // Screening from 7:30pm // Q&A with the filmmaker from 8:45pm – all tickets £5 FIRES AND FASCISM is a new 57-min documentary shows th...

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 12d

There are so many points clearly and concisely explained.

One more is the air pollution created around airports. These particles are much smaller than most, posing greater health risks.

I gave a 5-min speech about this to the Gatwick Planning Inspectorate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPwA...

Gatwick Airport Expansion Hearing 2

YouTube video by XR Dorking Reigate & Redhill

www.youtube.com

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12d

Brilliant from @kevinclimate.bsky.social as always - making abundantly clear the inconvenient truth this Govt is forever trying to duck & dodge: expanding aviation capacity is fundamentally incompatible with the UK’s climate obligations

Kevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social · 12d

Gatwick expansion blows another huge hole in the UK Government's already perforated climate commitments.

New article on Gatwick expansion with my @tyndallcentre.bsky.social colleague Dr Lois Pennington @loispennington.bsky.social

climateuncensored.com/gatwick-expa...

Gatwick Expansion: A Direct Assault on Climate Commitments - Climate Uncensored

Comment on UK Government announcement of Gatwick Airport expansion by Professor Kevin Anderson and Dr. Lois Pennington, of Tyndall Centre, University of

climateuncensored.com

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Kevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social · 12d

Gatwick expansion blows another huge hole in the UK Government's already perforated climate commitments.

New article on Gatwick expansion with my @tyndallcentre.bsky.social colleague Dr Lois Pennington @loispennington.bsky.social

climateuncensored.com/gatwick-expa...

Gatwick Expansion: A Direct Assault on Climate Commitments - Climate Uncensored

Comment on UK Government announcement of Gatwick Airport expansion by Professor Kevin Anderson and Dr. Lois Pennington, of Tyndall Centre, University of

climateuncensored.com

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Emily B @emilycgb.bsky.social · 13d

Wtf is this headline!!

Killed by whom, ghosts????

NPR @npr.org · 13d

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

n.pr

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 15d

Re the final sentence bsky.app/profile/keta...

Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · Jan 19

Do I have this right

DAVID AND VIC BECKHAM MEME

WE'LL NEED OIL AND GAS FOR DECADES
BE HONEST
WE'LL NEED SOME OIL AND GAS FOR DECADES
BE HONEST
I WANT TO SELL OIL AND GAS FOR DECADES
THANK YOU

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 16d

Currently, people pay NO TAX on plane fuel. This makes it cheaper than trains.

There are consequences to flying, mainly the air/noise pollution for people living around airports & those who are flooded, burnt, starve, or forced to flee from climate change.

Labour are shit
@zackpolanski.bsky.social

BBC headline: Gatwick expansion will see cheaper holidays - Reeves

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Dr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 19d

Is air pollution keeping you awake at night?

New international review from Johns Hopkins University identifies #airpollution as a contributor to poor sleep.

Piece by me.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Air pollution can affect how well we sleep, scientists discover

Global metastudy finds long-term exposure to pollutants is linked to shorter or lower-quality rest

www.theguardian.com

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London Mining Network @ldnminingnetwork.bsky.social · 22d

Coming up this Thursday!

Find out how you can be part of the movement to end fossil fuel sponsorship at the Science Museum.

You'll hear why parents, educators, arts & cultural workers have all joined the Science Museum Boycott.

Join us: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@cultureunstained.bsky.social

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 20d

This crowdfunded film is non-profit and has two main aims:

- telling the stories of people on the frontlines of wildfires
- stopping fascism

I wonder if @antifaintl.bsky.social are interested. It is available in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Greek (soon).

More info: fires-and-fascism.co.uk

Film poster with a matchbox and euro bank notes coming out of it

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 20d

Trailer #2:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ_d...

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Fires and Fascism Trailer 2

YouTube video by Dr Peter Knapp

www.youtube.com

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 20d

Trailer #1
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOLY...

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Fires and Fascism trailer (Oct 2024)

YouTube video by Dr Peter Knapp

www.youtube.com

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 20d

I have made a film that could be just what we need:

‘Fires and Fascism’

The causes of wildfires in southern Europe extend beyond climate change. They link to big business, organised crime, and the far right. The cure: community.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social would you be happy to watch and support?

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James O’Brien (@mrjamesob.bsky.social)

Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk Author: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-they-broke-britain/james-obrien/9780753560365

mrjamesob.bsky.social

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Prof Friederike Otto @frediotto.bsky.social · 21d

The summer is over - and for about 16,600 people across 854 European cities that doesn't mean autumn comes, but death. People who would still be alive if it wasn't for our burning of fossil fuels. - New study with @lshtm.bsky.social www.imperial.ac.uk/grantham/pub...

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 22d

Free entry to see the documentary ‘Fires and Fascism’ in Camden, London

26th Sept
18:30
£ FREE
Q&A with director (me)

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecocounts-...

@xrlondon.bsky.social
@xrcamden.bsky.social
@yourpartyuk.bsky.social

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 23d

Screening of my documentary 'Fires and Fascism' in Bristol:

29th Sept
People's Republic of Stokes Croft
7pm
£5 entry

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/prs...

@xrbristol.bsky.social
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social

School of Activism presents: Fires & Fascism at PRSC

PRSC’s School of Activism presents: Fires & Fascism DOORS @ 7pm // Screening from 7:30pm // Q&A with the filmmaker from 8:45pm – all tickets £5 FIRES AND FASCISM is a new 57-min documentary shows th...

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk

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Dr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 26d

For anyone in Bedminster, Bristol who’d like to see my film 'Fires and Fascism':

Fri 10th Oct at 7pm, Share Bristol - Library of Things, 47 East St
Q&A with filmmaker

Tickets are available here:
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket...

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