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John Quiggin @johnquiggin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Despite ignorant resistance, solar and wind keep on growing at the expense of coal
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Clean energy pushes fossil-fuel power into reverse for ‘first time ever’ - Carbon Brief
Renewable energy has overtaken coal to become the world's largest source of electricity in 2025, according to thinktank Ember.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
While we are transfixed by the antics of our supposed "leaders", a catastrophe of astonishing proportions has been creeping up on us. Climate scientists now believe it is more likely than not to happen, and soon. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George Monbiot
Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is set to collapse. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny just doesn’t do existential crises, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Joe Wrote @joewrote.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Zohran Mamdani on CBS — “Socialist politics can flourish anywhere, because there is only one majority in this country, and that is the working class. It’s time we have a politics that puts them at the heart of what we’re doing, not in the appendix.” America’s Mayor can’t miss.
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Koreen Brennan @koreen.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces. Equals 10 nuclear reactors Reduces heat island, shades cars The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight. Why aren't we doing this?
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought - Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas #AMOC #climatecrisis Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought
Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge Iran war windfall from consumers, analysis finds Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026 @globalwitness.org #rystadenergy Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds
Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
A disturbing lack of integrity’: Students file complaint against @columbiauniversity.bsky.social’s Center on Global Energy Policy for taking big oil money #climatecrisis Story by @dharna.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘A disturbing lack of integrity’: Columbia students file complaint against energy thinktank taking big oil money
Members of Sunrise Movement chapter claim university’s energy center engaging in deceptive trade practices
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Thank you Hungary.
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drdavidlowry.bsky.social @drdavidlowry.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
This is a common late waste of scarce taxpayers’ money
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Truly astonishing number of screenings already booked for the National Emergency Briefing film. Very likely to be one near you. www.nebriefing.org/screening-map
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National Emergency Briefing
Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.
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Bruce Feldman @brucerfeldman.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Delusional to everyone but 77 million Americans.
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Tuesday Adams ™ 🌹 @tuesdayadams111.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Beauty. 🌹
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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Israel is now doing to Lebanon what it did, and is doing, to Gaza. War crimes every single day.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Garcia: I think that Trump has lost his mind. He's not capable of being the president and he should be removed using the 25th amendment immediately. I don't trust anything that that man or the people around him actually do. He has proven to be the most corrupt person to ever be president.
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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I think it’s great that public opinion is shifting & all but the fact that a genocide of babies can be broadcast for over 2 years & the dems— the progressives of the two parties — are still shocked that condemning it is a good thing is wild. Just bananas.
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New Poll: 76% of Texas Democratic Voters Say
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Talarico's pledge to not send weapons to Israel boosted him over Crockett by a 4:1 margin
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-rec...
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Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 - Carbon Brief
The UK avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 thanks to record electricity generation from wind and solar, reveals Carbon Brief analysis.
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Lexxi 🦋 🦋 🇺🇲 / 🇨🇦 💙 @lexximagic.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
DEVELOPING: Democratic Senator Chris Murphy just called for exploring Trump's removal from office under the Constitution. Not impeachment. Removal. The 25th Amendment. After the "crazy bastards" and "Praise be to Allah" post. A sitting senator said it out loud.
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
"As dependence on fossil fuels continues to lead to dangerous climate tipping points and wild spikes in energy prices, Sir Paul Marshall and GB News appear dedicated to keeping our unsustainable status quo intact. Why?" asks Rev Dr Darrell Hannah #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Paul Marshall and the truth about net zero | Letters
Letters: Readers respond to a letter by the GB News co-owner, in which he argued that calling for an end to fossil fuels is impractical
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/04/2026
A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
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A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Eighty-five countries have sought a roadmap to phasing out fossil fuels. A conference this month offers hope they could unite
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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
25th Amendment. Articles of Impeachment. Now. What the hell else do you gutless, partisan fools need to see happen? What elze does he need to say? What else?
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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Marco Rubio declared that under the Constitution being born in the USA does not make you a citizen unless your parents are citizens. Marco Rubio's parents were Cuban immigrants who were NOT citizens at the time of his birth. Do you think Marco will now self-deport?
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"Solar saved Europe €3bn in fossil fuel imports in March: Which country is leading the way?" www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/s...
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Solar saved Europe €3bn in March. Which country is leading the race?
A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high.
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Many More Should Have Also Been Prosecuted….
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 02/04/2026
A DOGE staffer convened a meeting with Department of Energy officials to discuss the future of nuclear power and downplayed the risk of radiation exposure at nuclear test sites: “They are testing in Utah. … I don’t know, like 70 people live there.”
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DOGE Goes Nuclear: How Trump Invited Silicon Valley Into America’s Nuclear Power Regulator
In its rush to boost nuclear energy, the Trump administration is rapidly rewriting rules to ease regulations and provide financial breaks for industry. “The safety culture is under threat,” a former h...
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Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦 @marlenerobertson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
False. However, you are the only country stupid enough to elect a convicted felon and accused pedophile, whose only claim to fame is that as a third rate reality TV star.
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Saudi Arabia, Russia and others yet again blocking progress on climate science ... > IPCC: ‘Frustrating and disappointing’ meeting leaves AR7 timeline in deadlock #climatecrisis @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/ipcc-frustra...
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IPCC: ‘Frustrating and disappointing’ meeting leaves AR7 timeline in deadlock - Carbon Brief
Governments are still at loggerheads over the timeline for publishing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Israel's Defence Minister "Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel is secure." Israel brag about their War Crimes and no one does anything.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 01/04/2026
BREAKING: Artemis II lifts off on mission around the moon. nbcnews.app.link/KbL7XEKxZ1b
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Jonathan Cook @jonathan-cook.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Israel committed genocide in Gaza, mostly likely killing 100,000s of Palestinians. Now the UK and European foreign ministers worry that Israel passing an apartheid death penalty law for Palestinians might "undermine Israel’s commitments with regards to democratic principles".
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 31/03/2026
A greener city has to be a fairer city. We’re bringing fast, affordable EV charging to working drivers and underserved communities—starting with a new hub in Flushing, Queens. Eight chargers. 80% charge in under 15 minutes. The first of 10 sites coming this year.
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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The business first crowd doesn’t like business if it’s brown or black Shocker
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Ron Sparks @ronsparks.ca · 31/03/2026
She accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting and trafficking her... VERIFIED. She accused Jimmy Atkins of SA, giving personal details that were... VERIFIED. She accused two men of embezzlement... VERIFIED. She accused Donald Trump of SA (her & others) @ age 13... RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!
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New Evidence Corroborates Claims of Trump Sex Accuser, 13
More information given by the woman has been backed up.
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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Donald Trump has now well and truly lost the plot.
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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Literally Israel just passed a law in its Knesset that allows the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners/hostages only — who already endure torture, starvation & brutalization. This is genocide by “democratic” vote. And yet our calls for boycott divestment & sanction are the violence, right?
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cliffdubya.bsky.social @cliffdubya.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
These are social media messages from Trump.
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Scientists achieve ‘impossible’ #solar efficiency in #renewables breakthrough. New material “spin-flip” emitter harvests energy that is typically lost as heat – opening up new possibilities for ultra-efficient solar panels. www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
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Scientists achieve ‘impossible’ solar efficiency in renewables breakthrough
‘Spin-flip’ technique promises to shatter efficiency limits
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/03/2026
Karoline Leavitt: "Some of the previous leaders are now no longer on planet Earth because they lied to the United States and they strung us along in negotiations, and that was unacceptable to the president, which is why many of the previous leaders were killed"
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drdavidlowry.bsky.social @drdavidlowry.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Deplorable but unsurprising
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Mack Butterfield @mack2114.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
In a functional democracy, he would offer his resignation tonight.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Israel is an apartheid state. That apartheid now officially includes the death penalty. Israel has long engaged in mass extrajudicial executions of Palestinians. It's now official state policy.
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Adil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The President of the United States is once again threatening to destroy civilian infrastructure, including objects indispensable to civilian survival, as an act of collective punishment. All States must condemn this madness and act now to end this lawless war.
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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 31/03/2026
I hope all those people who said the US had done no planning for war in Iran will now apologise. www.ft.com/content/744e...
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Pete Hegseth’s broker looked to buy defence fund before Iran attack
Morgan Stanley wealth manager approached BlackRock about multimillion-dollar investment for US defence secretary
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders - "Going for renewables gives greater independence, greater sovereignty, less vulnerability to attack and more opportunity” #energycrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders
Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy
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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The USA : a country that worships fossil fuels, data centers, has abolished the EPA, denies the obvious scientifically proven reality of climate change / global warming and refuses to embrace green energy, or renewables and which is now light years behind China in all areas of green tech
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The Screaming Butt Naked Patriot @buttnakedpatriot.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The truth of it.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Farage keeps saying "renewable energy 'won't work', but it already is ... Britain is presently generating 71% of electricity from renewables & is even exporting some to boot" Our bills are so expensive is because "energy prices are set by the expensive rip off fossil fuel gas price" via Tim Longson
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Mistywaves @mistywaves.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
His lack of self-awareness is crazy. The most st-pid 'president' to ever sit in the White House 😐🙄.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
My Favorite sign of all time at a No Kings Protest. So F--king True!
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Larry Colvin @larrycolvin.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Don’t let anybody tell you small towns don’t matter. 🤠🔥 Weatherford, Texas — population under 8,000 — came out today to say no kings, no exceptions. Deep in red state America, democracy is alive and fighting. #NoKings2026
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Never thought I’d see the President of the United States threatening to commit blatant war crimes on social media, but here we are.
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