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@birchian.bsky.social
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Supporter of foodbanks (although we shouldn't need them), education, and stronger action against the climate crisis.

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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Commission an immediate public inquiry to ensure we never see a tragic death like Dr Arday's again. goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
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Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I just signed the @stoprosebank open letter Letter to the Rt Hon Miatta Fahnbulleh MP. Sign here and ask her to #StopRosebank or fail the very first test of the UK's climate leadership: actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
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Open Letter to the Rt Hon Miatta Fahnbulleh MP
Our new Secretary of State for Energy faces the first big climate test for Andy Burnham's new government -- whether or not to approve new North Sea oil & gas developments. Sign the open letter asking ...
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XR Merseyside @xrmerseyside.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
@andyburnhampm.bsky.social #StopRosebank & no new drilling exploration or drilling. Transition to new technology jobs now - don't wait for the rest of the world - British workers deserve a future (not to mention their kids and grandkids) - don't let it be taken from them by faster moving countries.
Protesters with #StopRosebank banner in front of The Beatles statue in Liverpool.Protester standing in front of The Beatles statue in Liverpool holding a poster asking Andy Burnham to Stop Rosebank because going ahead will do nothing good - not reduce energy prices, not keep more than a handful of jobs, not provide energy security.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
@andyburnhampm.bsky.social @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social Reject Rosebank - if not because the economics are daft, or that it doesn't improve our energy security, then because you'll be saying that Nigel Farage is right - and you know he's not. Do the right thing for our children #nomorefossilfuels
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Appalling - letting the very people who have run Thames Water into the ground & massively polluted the Thames Valley avoid future fines is (lost for words here) sickening. Every water company will want the same licence to pollute. Write to your MP to stop this now. weownit.org.uk/act-now/the-...
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The Thames Water creditors are closing in on a deal - urge your MP to stop them
An action to write to MPs urging them to reject the Thames Water creditors' attempts to takeover the utility, signing off on pollution till 2030
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Several screenings of this People's Emergency Briefing film are already scheduled around Merseyside, and more will be coming. Everyone should see what climate change means for the people of this country, and what we can do about it.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
If you still believe that drilling in the North Sea will save us, read on. “A month’s worth of gas from 14 years of licensing by the last government shows the complete folly of pursuing this policy." Lunacy, and tons of our money in oil companies' pockets. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have ‘so far produced only 36 days worth of gas’
Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers say
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
How to cut local government waste - stop your mayor pursuing a pie in the sky project. Common sense eh? But Andrea Jenkyns is spending mayoral time (ie rate payers' money) pursuing fracking - not only what a majority doesn't want, but which is not allowed anyway. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Reform mayor courted US oil and gas executive about fracking in UK
Exclusive: Documents show Andrea Jenkyns asked how she could help firm after major gas find in Lincolnshire
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Thank you for this thought for the day Fiona. Brilliant! @fionakatauskas.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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What’s the best path to take in 2026? | Fiona Katauskas
It depends which direction you take
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks and then cheating. One company alone, GlaxoSmithKline, cut its tax bill by £3.4B in a scheme meant to protect jobs but they cut UK jobs & moved manufacturing abroad. I've signed - will you? act.38degrees.org.uk/act/End-the-...
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Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Please sign this petition against the unwarranted interference in our independent media by Donald Trump (I have). Our government should not capitulate to this form of pressure, and we should know what pressure they put on the BBC. stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
stoptrump.org.uk
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Conservatives and Reform UK want to take away our freedoms - Labour act like they couldn't care less. Thank goodness for all the other parties...
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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson. Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word. This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Every man is like the company he keeps. - Latin proverb Nigel's choices of company to keep show a very clear (and heavily denied) pattern. Methinks he doth protest too much. And, of course, if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it IS a duck. Take a look.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Here's that US politician giving an honest character reference to Nigel Farage. Time for UK journalists and politicians to step up too.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Well said @eddavey.libdems.org.uk This week we heard an American politician challenge Nigel Farage on many points (including why aren't you at work today in parliament), but in the UK journalists and politicians don't challenge his lies and hypocrisy. www.instagram.com/p/DN-9vjKCDu...
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
The atrocities in Gaza must stop, hostages be returned, and a peaceful way forward established. Kudos to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for making the point that Trump must act, in concert with Starmer and all other leaders. Take a look at what Ed says.
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XR Merseyside @xrmerseyside.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Good News! The Economist reports that the green transition is racing ahead in the global south (outstripping Europe). It's driven by economics - renewable energy is cheaper - and it's home grown releasing valuable foreign currency that was used to import oil www.economist.com/finance-and-...
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The green transition has a surprising new home
Forget about northern Europeans, with their coalition governments and love of cycling
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XR Merseyside @xrmerseyside.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
A thoughtful and well researched report on why burning wood for power (and heat) is a poor choice. For instance, - if you think biomass is renewable, maybe you're right, but it takes 60-120 years for the emitted CO2 to be recaptured. In the meantime its an emitter. We can't afford that.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
TalkTV is airing attacks on trans people without broadcasting the views of those who support trans rights. Call on Ofcom to be a regulator and take action on this flagrant rule-breaking. The BBC is vilified for much less than this : goodlaw.social/66f6a3
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Ofcom: stop TalkTV broadcasting hate
TalkTV is Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News for the UK – a constant source of toxic hate and far-right lies. Over the last 11 weeks, TalkTV has been spouting transphobic hate again and again – totally ignorin...
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
@edmilibandmp.bsky.social The country is counting on you and your department to #StopRosebank once and for all. We can't afford the CO2 and other emissions from its oil - for the climate or our health. It will do nothing for our energy security or energy costs. Make it clear #NoMoreOilAndGas
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
BREAKING 🚨: We've just dropped a massive banner off Westminster Bridge to demand the UK Government #StopRosebank It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🌳 Native woodlands can replace conifer plantations if we act now. Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? I have. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
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XR Merseyside @xrmerseyside.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Creative protest opportunity... The Met Office is currently looking for people to suggest up to 5 names for storms. It would be great if we all suggested the same 5 names: BigOil, BP, Equinor, Exxon, Shell. Met Office page is: www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o...
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Name our Storms
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
“you can’t claim to solve an intractable political problem by invoking imaginary scientific solutions.” @jamesgdyke.info
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The climate centre is barking mad
The climate movement will fail if it doesn't respect both political and physical realities
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XR Merseyside @xrmerseyside.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Reform wants expensive ⚡️electricity⚡️Do you? Of course you don't. But that's not stopping them from trying to force it on you. Their opposition to everything net zero means they don't like cheap electricity for you (renewables are cheapest). They want costly power. #ReformHatesCheapElectricity
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
#CarSpreading And why does it need to be parked on the pavement? If it's unsafe to park on the road because it might get scratched, then park elsewhere. Look - there's another one behind it on the other side of the road! Police ticketed this behaviour near us recently ❤️ bsky.app/profile/kirs...
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
I'm appalled that the King and the government are going ahead with a state visit for the autocrat Trump. Help give him a welcome he deserves - join, donate or both stoptrump.org.uk/donate/
stoptrump.org.uk
Help us stop Trump’s state visit! Donate to Stop Trump
Stop Trump Coalition
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Foxes of the decade? Well done these foxes. The rooftop garden was apparently designed for wildlife and now has foxes - mission accomplished! Further coverage at www.londoncentric.media/p/why-lime-b... explaining (for instance) how they got on the roof. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Google battling ‘fox infestation’ on roof of £1bn London office
Foxes have ‘begun to dig burrows’ in soil of rooftop garden at the as yet unopened King’s Cross headquarters
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life. No real consequences. No accountability. Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws. I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
📢 Being an MP is a full time job. Many of our MPs think so too & put a lot of effort into serving us. But a small, rotten, minority take our money and do little work for it. I signed the petition calling on the Government to ban 2nd jobs for MPs. Please sign too act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-mps-...
act.38degrees.org.uk
Sign the petition: Say No to second jobs for MPs
I just signed the campaign calling to for MPs to be banned from having second jobs. Will you join me and add your name?
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
I've signed this open letter calling on the Prime Minister to give more time for the #CANBill debate—and deliver the #REALChange we need. We need action for a greener, healthier, happier future—where people and nature can thrive. Will you add your name too? action.zerohour.uk @zero-hour.bsky.social
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Climate and Nature Bill Campaign
Take action to support the Climate and Nature Bill
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
How can Thames Water bosses get bonuses when the business is failing? It's massively in debt, failing to provide services, and looking for OfWat to cut it some breaks. Stop bonuses for failure. I've signed this petition to ask the Government to step in: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/thames-w...
act.38degrees.org.uk
Sign the petition: Block Thames Water bonuses
Thames Water bosses are cashing in on a £3bn emergency bailout - while pipes leak and bills rise. Stop bonuses for failure. Sign the petition now to get the Government to step in: 👇
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I've signed a petition calling on the UN to ban fossil fuel lobbyists from the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. Companies like Shell make billions turning oil and gas into plastic - they’re trying to sabotage the talks and block real action on plastic pollution. Let’s stop them! act.gp/3YxOUXa
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Kick Big Oil Out of Plastics Talks
Fossil fuel companies want to keep flooding our home with plastic for profit. They’re trying to block action to tackle plastic pollution - we must stop them.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️ Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8 The decision (which is hard to reconcile with other legislation) has opened the door for haters despite the Supreme Court's plea to the contrary.
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
❌ This is abhorrent as it is chilling. Many climate, environment and grassroots groups meet in #Quaker Meeting Houses—including Zero Hour. This aggressive violation of a place of worship must be called out. This is about freedoms of speech, assembly, public debate—the very basis of our democracy.
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
🌍 Steve Reed wanted the Climate & Nature Bill to proceed. Ed Miliband promised to work on the #CANBill's objectives. Mary Creagh pledged to deliver “binding nature commitments”. 🚨 Labour Ministers are speaking out. ⏳ What’s the delay for new, joined-up, science-led climate and nature legislation?
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🌿 Steve Reed MP on Climate and Nature Bill | Environmental Audit Committee, 24 March 2025
YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
"Badenoch mocked LibDems as people who fix the local church roof – that’s exactly who we are. People who care about our communities, and get things done She thinks that’s beneath her, and so does the whole Tory Party. That’s why we won 60 seats off them in July" www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
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Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
bsky.app/profile/stop... When you really, really believe something you just can't help shooting your own foot... Even something despicable.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Good news in the NHS - some big gains in just 8 months, including - waiting lists falling - the 2m extra appointments promised within a year provided months early - GP appointments rising fast: half of callers with same-day appointments, & 70% face-to-face . www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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After a week of turmoil, one thing needs saying about our NHS: slowly it is healing | Polly Toynbee
Times are tough and funding remains below the historic average, but in key areas there are welcome signs of hope, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
I've signed and stopped shopping at M&S until they reconsider advertising on GB News. I'm shocked that M&S would associate with this channel's hateful speech.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
I've signed. Let's release Abramovitch's fine so that it can do some good. @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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Billions for Ukraine - sign now
£2.5 billion meant for Ukraine’s war victims has been sitting in a UK bank for nearly three years! With Trump threatening to cut US support, we must act. Tell the UK government: No more delays—release...
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Lies indeed from Trump. Glad to see leaders of (at least) the three major parties are saying so.
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
“aside from its climate impact, Rosebank is an awful deal for the UK... Rosebank’s oil will be sold ... for export, doing nothing to lower energy bills or increase UK energy security, & yet the UK public will pick up most of the costs of developing the field...” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Keir Starmer urged to resist pressure to permit Rosebank North Sea oilfield
Leading climate group warns of damage to green agenda if giant project goes ahead
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birchian.bsky.social @birchian.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
"Allowing large new UK oil and gas fields like Rosebank to proceed... would send a ­signal to the world that the government is not sincere about keeping the 1.5C goal ‘alive’ ... That signal would undermine the government’s ability to play a leadership role ...” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Keir Starmer urged to resist pressure to permit Rosebank North Sea oilfield
Leading climate group warns of damage to green agenda if giant project goes ahead
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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Do you know what’s killing nhs patients? A chronic lack of funding and resources for their essential health care. You know what’s not? Their overworked nurse wearing a rainbow lanyard.
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
BREAKING 🚨 : over 400,000 signatures and counting, calling on UK Gov to STOP new oil drilling and SPEED UP a just transition to cheaper cleaner energy.
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XR Merseyside @xrmerseyside.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
TELL THE TRUTH ACT NOW www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ella Baron on Los Angeles and the wildfires of misinformation – cartoon
While LA burns, the response on social media – not least from the US president – has distracted from the true causes
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