sophievanicat.bsky.social
@sophievanicat.bsky.social
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Mum, tennis player, occasionally runner/cyclist/French. Learning about modelling/mapping/rivers. For an economy where people and the environment matter.
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sophievanicat.bsky.social @sophievanicat.bsky.social · 12d
The #Bradford #Climate Emergency Garden
is back - building connections betw. people & highlighting the great work of activists:
We talk to people about why they take action
Showcase what that looks like
Provide inspiration
Grow a network of people who want to take action toward a sustainable future
Bradford Climate Emergency Garden - Creative Flare
YouTube video by Bradford 2025 City of Climate Culture
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Hacked Off @hackedoff.bsky.social · 7d
Press victims, supporters & Hugh Grant lobbied Labour Conference this week for the #BetterMediaBill

With @38degrees.bsky.social our ad van lapped the city, showing Jacqui Hames speaking out in favour of a better press & promoting our petition.

Add your name now: tinyurl.com/bdfa9emp

#TheHack
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Laratheescapeartist @lescapeartist.bsky.social · 17h
'..the wealthiest 10% of Britons generate more emissions from aviation alone than do the poorest 20% from all their activities combined' #flightfree
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Leo Murray @crisortunity.bsky.social · 1d
I know nobody wants to hear this. But we cant meet climate goals (aka survive the century) without policies to reduce demand for flights
Flight from reality: sustainable aviation, Jet Zero, and the technofix
This paper argues that rising aviation emissions, which are disproportionally driven by the wealthy, pose a serious threat to climate goals. Using the UK’s Jet Zero strategy as a case study, it exp...
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sophievanicat.bsky.social @sophievanicat.bsky.social · 18h
Great little book. With a simple message for action:
“Our cities (…) should be totally covered with plants. (…) There should be one simple rule: wherever it is possible for a plant to live, there must be one.”
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d
20,000 new members have joined the Green Party in the past month.

This is the Green surge.

Want to be part of it? Join the Green Party today ⤵
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tommyato.bsky.social @tommyato.bsky.social · 21h
If I had a billion pounds - thats £1,000,000,000 - I wouldn’t mind paying a 1% wealth tax of 10 million - that’s £10,000,000 - because I’d still have £990,000,000 … more than any individual can spend in a lifetime 😳
#WealthTaxNow
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 19h
National security threatened by climate crisis, UK defence chiefs warn
National security threatened by climate crisis, UK defence chiefs warn
Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published
www.theguardian.com
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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 19h
Food accounts for a third of the climate problem… Agriculture uses 40% of the earth…

@mikegrunwald.bsky.social tells Philippa Nuttall why we need to fear the farm: “Holy shit! This is a big deal and people don’t know about it!”
‘Holy shit! This is a big deal and people don’t know about it!’
Michael Grunwald is used to writing about the effects of fossil fuels on the planet—but then he discovered what agriculture is doing. We spoke to him ...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 2d
Reform UK promised to slash “wasteful spending” - now they’re raising taxes.

Looks like Reform UK are learning council budgets aren't as wasteful as they thought...

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/reform-uk-council-tax-kent-news-rf05q0bqm
Reform UK set to raise Kent council tax — despite promising savings
Nigel Farage had pledged cost-cutting, but officials now admit services are already ‘down to bare bones’ and a rise by the maximum rate of 5% may be needed
www.thetimes.com
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 3d
🟩 The Green Party in #Bradford is standing up to Reform and holding Labour to account.

✅️ In 2026, we can elect more Green councillors than ever before.

🤝 But we can't keep Reform out of Bradford without your help.

🙏 Donate today 👇
tinyurl.com/Donate-to-Br...
Image promoting Bradford District Green Party fundraising campaign. Text reads: “Bradford District Green Party. In 2026, we can elect more Greens in Bradford than ever before. But we can’t do it without your help! Donate today.” Below the text is a web link: “https://tinyurl.com/donate-to-bradford-greens”. At the bottom, a large group of smiling people hold “Vote Green” placards in front of a green background.
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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 3d
If you want to reduce plastic use, avoid yellow kitchen sponges like these. They're made of plastic, can't be recycled, don't break down in landfill – and release microplastics into the sea. Eco-friendly, compostable alternatives are available – see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...
Two yellow and green kitchen sponges
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sophievanicat.bsky.social @sophievanicat.bsky.social · 3d
I’ve never Star Wars. Honestly!
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Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 5d
Time to rewild our planet! 📸 NTS
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sophievanicat.bsky.social @sophievanicat.bsky.social · 3d
The devil wears bollocks
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sophievanicat.bsky.social @sophievanicat.bsky.social · 4d
I just signed a @stopburningtrees.bsky.social petition: Say No to New AI Data Centre Powered By Drax. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Say No to New AI Data Centre Powered By Drax
Drax, the University of York and the North Yorkshire Combined Authority have just submitted a bid to host an AI data centre at Drax, powered by burning millions of trees. The Government recently de...
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sophievanicat.bsky.social @sophievanicat.bsky.social · 4d
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d
Watch Zack's full speech on here 👉 www.youtube.com/live/TZx9Vng...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d
“When Zack said migrants and refugees are welcome here, I had to fight off the tears. That moment spoke to my whole identity.”

Members react to Zack Polanski’s Conference speech!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d
"We will break the shackles of poverty and hardship that lock so many in. We will end rip-off Britain." - @zackpolanski.bsky.social
"We have a vision for this place we call home. Boldness means connecting with how hard it is right now for so many people. It means listening, not just finger pointing. It means presenting a positive vision not just of the future but what we can all do right now." ZACK POLANSKI GREEN PARTY LEADER GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE BOURNEMOUTH 3-5 OCTOBER 2025
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 5d
Loud applause for @zackpolanski.bsky.social at the Green Party Conference:
“You cannot be an effective environmentalist without talking about the deep inequality in our society.”
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 5d
Brilliant speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social - investing in climate, stopping the boats thro safe & legal routes, introducing a wealth tax on the very wealthiest, challenging privatisation, building community & spreading a #PoliticsOfHope @greenparty.org.uk #gpconf
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Tony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · 6d
Polanski saying what Labour don't dare to say, for fear of antagonising voters it can't get anyway.
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 6d
Ahead of the Green Party conference, the party's new leader Zack Polanski puts a defence of the historic and future contribution of migration at the heart of his argument, alongside a socio-economic argument about inequality

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski
Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 5d
Praising carers, hospice staff and NHS workers, Zack Polanski says "showing compassion is the most patriotic thing I can think of"
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Vicki Hird MSc FRES @vickihird.bsky.social · 5d
This is valuable data to show what an #agroecological, nature friendly, climate adapted diet should look like. Culturally appropriate, healthy and not destroying the vital natural ecosystems we need for life on earth.. Soil, water, habitats, pollinators, pest predators, nutrient recyclers etc
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The Lancet @thelancet.com · 6d
The world produces enough food, yet billions lack access to healthy & sustainable diets. A new EAT–Lancet report presents a science-based approach to improve health, safeguard our environment & provide for a projected 9.6 billion people by 2050.

🔗 bit.ly/3W7rxlP
Cover of the 2025 EAT–Lancet report, featuring an image of a person scooping up green vegetables in their hands from a large plate. The report quote: “The targets of the EAT–Lancet Commission for healthy people on a healthy planet with just food systems can only be met through concerted global action and unprecedented levels of transformative change.”
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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 7d
Wind and solar came close to surpassing global gas power generation in April, for the first time, writes @timsmedley.bsky.social.

As Bill McKibben says, “Everything is going wrong, except this one big thing.”
The great 2025 solar boom
One massive thing is going really well, according to veteran climate campaigner Bill McKibben
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
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sophievanicat.bsky.social @sophievanicat.bsky.social · 7d
PÉTITIONS can be effective in driving change, when well-organized and supported by a strong public response. That’s why BCCC have a petitions page reviewed weekly to make sure they are current. 15 listed now. Pay a visit, Spread the word and Suggest a petition (must refer to Climate or Nature)
Sign a Petition – City of Climate Culture Bradford 2025
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