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Local action group part of the largest grassroots environmental campaigning network in the UK 💚 Contact us to get involved 🌱 linktr.ee/foesouthampton?utm_source…

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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Yesterday at the Global Day of Action event, mobilising to stand up for a brighter future. We call on the UK government to: 🌳 Honour the UK’s pledge to protect forests ✊ Demand justice for frontline communities & make polluters pay 🍉 End UK complicity in genocide and environmental ruin in Palestine
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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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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
"The area of Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre in Southampton is being bought by Southern Water, despite environmental protests. The terms of the sale were approved privately on Tuesday after the press and public were excluded from a council cabinet meeting."
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Southampton City Council to sell river leisure area to water firm
The deal will help to preserve outdoor activities and the River Itchen, councillors say.
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
GOV DELAY THE DEBATE ON THE CAN BILL 📢 “The Climate and Nature Bill is the axe. We need to use it to break down the doors of Parliament. Now isn’t the time to give up. Now isn’t the time to be angry. Now is the time to act.” 🐝 Read here: zerohour.uk/bringbackthecanbill
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Government tries to bury the Bill… But we’re bringing it back
CAMPAIGNER BLOG BY SARAH WARREN   Today is the day my hope in this Government died. The landmark Climate and Nature Bill, introduced by Roz Savage last autumn, has been ...
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
"Good early progress on climate and noteworthy investments in public transport and EVs are signs for optimism, but the government must do better across all areas, particularly justice and democracy."
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The Labour government – our assessment 1 year on | Friends of the Earth
One year after the last general election, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace assess how the Labour government has performed on climate and nature action.
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
"Instead of naming storms after ‘those who work to keep people safe in times of severe weather’, thereby making these severe disruptions sound innocuous, it would be more appropriate to use the names of fossil fuel companies and the manufacturers of SUVs.” Link: www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o...
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Met Office should name storms after fossil fuel companies, say campaigners
Storm naming competition raises idea to remind public of link between fossil fuels and extreme weather
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Friends of the Earth @friends-earth.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Today, alongside the Corporate Justice Coalition, we handed in our petition for a new law to tackle human rights abuses and environmental damage in UK company supply chains. Over 145,000 people signed our call for a new #BizHumanRights law: now it’s over to the government to take action.
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
See how Southampton City Council is measuring against the 2025 Action Scorecards developed by @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social
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Southampton City Council Climate Action Scorecard
Want to know how effective Southampton City Council’s climate plans are? Check out Southampton City Council’s Council Climate Scorecard to understand how their climate plans compare to local authoriti...
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Sign the pact, record your story. Join the global movement to make polluters pay: act.gp/3RIc9dq
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Polluters broke it, we're paying for it. Make Polluters Pay
Sign the pact, record your story. Join the global movement to make polluters pay.
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
📝 Yesterday, UK union leaders delivered Keir Starmer an urgent letter at 10 Downing Street. 📣 “The Climate and Nature Bill would protect and safeguard nature—while creating 1000’s of jobs, bringing social and economic justice to communities across the county.” 🐝 zerohour.uk #CANBill
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
A consultation has been launched to gather the public’s views on the draft nature strategy, which will set priorities for wildlife, habitat, and biodiversity in Hampshire. The public consultation is running until June 23, 2025.
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
REVEALED : the Rosebank oil field could send hundreds of millions of pounds to a company that operates in illegal settlements in Palestine.
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
🚨 Join us, Hugh, @domipalmer.bsky.social, @georgemcgavin.bsky.social—and campaigners across the UK—calling for #REALChange for a better Britain. ✊ Tell Keir Starmer to give the Climate and Nature Bill an emergency debate in Parliament. ✍️ Sign the open letter today 👉 action.zerohour.uk 🐝 #CANBill
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🚨 Tell Keir Starmer to give the CAN Bill an emergency debate in Parliament. #REALChange
YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
🚨 This week marked 6 years since the UK Parliament declared an environment and climate change emergency. That urgency hasn’t faded but the UK’s policies, plans and laws resemble “business as usual”—not the emergency response we need. 📜 We need the #CANBill. 🐝 @labourlewis.bsky.social 🧵
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This week marked 6 years since Parliament declared an environment and climate change emergency
This week marked 6 years since Parliament declared an environment and climate change emergency. That urgency hasn’t faded—it’s only grown louder. Yet the UK’s policies, plans and laws resemble “busine...
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
The public is encouraged to assist by reducing water use, reporting any signs of pollution or illegal fishing to the Environment Agency and promoting the protection of the rare chalk stream salmon.
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Atlantic salmon in the River Itchen on the brink of extinction
"Without urgent action to improve river conditions, we risk losing the salmon in the Itchen forever."
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
💚The climate movement is powerful!  💪We were at 10 Downing Street with the support of over 1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ people demanding a fair & fast transition away from oil & gas. 👀 Politicians must act now to end oil drilling & deliver a greener future for workers & communities.
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Friends of the Earth @friends-earth.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Friends of the Earth, alongside a number of fellow climate movement organisations, handed in a million-strong petition to 10 Downing Street today, calling on the UK government to end new UK oil and gas drilling and deliver a fair transition to renewable energy. ✊
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OCTOBER BOOKS @octoberbooks.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Try Veg-Out: Southampton’s Beloved Pop-Up Vegan Café! Join us every Monday, from 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM and enjoy a delicious meal on a pay-what-you-can basis. buff.ly/o8NMxbZ
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🚨 The climate crisis is driving a dangerous rise in floods and storms, including on our doorstep in Europe. Meanwhile, Equinor and Ithaca Energy continue to push for new projects that will make extreme weather worse everywhere. We must end new oil and gas. #StopRosebank
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Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
One million voices. One force. One future—fossil-free. And we’re just getting started. 🌍 🔥 From every corner of the world, people are calling for a #FossilFuelTreaty. Join the movement → FossilFuelTreaty.org/endorse #FossilFuelTreaty #ClimateAction #ProtectWhatWeLove
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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
More fossil fuels = more climate change. It's that simple. We have to get out of the fossil fuel doom loop. Please tell the government not to approve any new oil and gas in the north sea 👇 act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4262?ut...
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Tell the UK: No new oil and gas
The UK government has paused making decisions on new oil and gas in the North Sea while it examines how to regulate new drilling. And it’s asking the public for our views.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
📣 Stop Airport Expansion 📣 Help us tell the government WE DON’T WANT EXPANSION at any UK airport, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton. Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Stop Airport Expansion! Help us tell the government we don't want expansion at any UK airport, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton
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Friends of the Earth @friends-earth.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Are you on the hunt for Easter Eggs? We've got some tips and tricks for cutting down or avoiding the plastic packaging they come in. friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-...
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Plastic-free Easter eggs | Friends of the Earth
Over-packaged chocolate Easter eggs seem to be everywhere. We've explore why, and what can be done about it, to help us all enjoy plastic-free, low-waste chocolate this year.
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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
He may not be able to talk to fish, but he CAN be the hero of our oceans… 👀🐠 David Lammy must stick to his promise, and pass the Global Ocean Treaty into law ASAP. Let’s protect our oceans and make Aquaman proud. 🐳🌍
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
🐝 @carolinelucas.bsky.social is 100% right. 🌍 The #CANBill is essential to protect climate and nature with stronger, joined-up law. ❌ We can’t afford delays. 🌳 We need to make time to advance the Climate and Nature Bill in Parliament. 📰 👉 www.theguardian.com/environment/... @theguardian.com
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Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
🛑 This April Fool's Day—and every day—don't let yourself be taken in by the fossil fuel industry's lies. This is no harmless practical joke. Read the post for ideas on how to fight back ⬇️
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Greenpeace Southampton @greenpeacesoton.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Today we were at @octoberbooks.bsky.social for the opening of our art exhibition. The images displayed serve as a powerful reminder that the poorest countries are the most likely to suffer the worst consequences of climate breakdown. It's on until next Saturday so pop by!
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🗳️ Today’s a crucial day for the campaign for public water! @labourlewis.bsky.social’s Water Bill is being debated in Parliament. Will your MP attend the debate? Watch the debate live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/1d9a668f-244b-4e09-8749-d86a9832f6fd @compassoffice.bsky.social #OurWaterOurWay
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
REMINDER: The Rosebank oil field’s approval was ruled UNLAWFUL - burning its reserves will produce more climate pollution than the world’s 28 poorest countries do in one year. Ithaca Energy vows to press ahead anyway. We won’t let them. #StopRosebank
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Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
After volunteering with CE UK, Fiona Dyer went on to join Durham Climate Action wich holds an annual Citizens Forum on the Climate Emergency, in collaboration with Durham Council.
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Norwich FoE @norwichfoe.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Public ownership of water isn’t just popular—it’s common sense. MPs must take bold action on the sewage crisis. Ask yours to attend @labourlewis.blsky.social Clean Water drop-in on 18th March and show their support. 📩 Take action now: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y… #ourwaterourway
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Friends of the Earth @friends-earth.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
It's increasingly common to have negative feelings about the future of the planet, including stress, fear, anger and grief. Check out our top tips for managing eco-anxiety by taking action. friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/top-...
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Top 10 tips to combat eco-anxiety with simple actions  | Friends of the Earth
Taking action is one of the best ways to combat eco-anxiety. Tips for steps you can take yourself, and how to join with others to help make change happen.
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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Join us in telling Environment Secretary Steve Reed to BAN industrial supertrawlers from fishing in UK protected waters 👉 act.gp/3Fhqiex
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Steve Reed: stop the industrial fishing frenzy
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Devolution could be an opportunity for local government to take action to stop the climate and nature crises. Click the link in our bio to sign up to Hampshire Climate Action Network’s online event ‘Devolution, Climate & Nature’ 💚 #climateaction #devolution #southampton
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
☀️ Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day! ♀️ Gender equity is essential in the fight to restore #nature and tackle #climatechange. 📣 #Women are integral to solutions, as well as the most impacted, and must be included at all levels of policy-and decision-making. #InternationalWomensDay
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🤯 It would take the UK’s 2️⃣8️⃣ million households over 3️⃣0️⃣ years to emit this much CO2 at current rates. 💥 It’s the same amount of CO2 as the 1️⃣4️⃣9️⃣ lowest-emitting countries in 2023. 🚫 We can #StopRosebank. 📣 We say: #NoNewOilAndGas.
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Extinction Rebellion UK @xrebellionuk.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Our system is killing forests, poisoning water, and fueling #climate collapse. JOIN THE ECONOMIC BLACKOUT TODAY Every💰feeds the machine… ✊🏽 #Boycott. #Divest. #Disrupt. No spending. No shopping. No business-as-usual‼️ #ExtinctionRebellion #EconomicBlackout
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
🌍 Zero Hour’s response to The Climate Change Committee’s Carbon Budget 7. 1️⃣ The climate-nature crisis is hitting the UK hard—flooding, coastal erosion, peatland loss and heatwaves. The impacts are worse than expected, straining communities and ecosystems. 🧵
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Labour: Stop delaying, Start leading
The climate-nature crisis is accelerating at an alarming rate, delivering impacts far more severe and rapid than scientists anticipated. In the UK, just think back to Somerset’s flooding, East Anglia’...
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Dibden bay development is still on the cards! Despite a notable win by local activists 20 years ago, the site's designation as 'Strategic land reserve' still allows ABP to reserve the land for possible future projects. Stay informed and engaged! www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2485627...
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ABP accused of 'operating by stealth' in bid to transform huge site
A new warning has been issued over the future of a wildlife-rich site on the western shores of Southampton Water
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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
HOT RESEARCH NEWS! Motonormativity ("car brain") is a bias that stops people making rational judgements about driving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motonor... Our new study shows where this bias comes from AND how it makes people think they're odd for supporting changes to the transport system 🧵
Cover sheet of a journal article: "Why do cars get a free ride? The social-ecological roots of motonormativity" by Ian Walker and Marco te Brömmelstroet
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Manchester Friends of the Earth @mcrfoe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Save world’s rarest orangutans from UK-owned gold mine A gold mine could push the most endangered species of orangutans to extinction. Tell Jardine Matheson to stop the Martabe gold mine expansion before it's too late. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sav...
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Save world’s rarest orangutans from UK-owned gold mine
A gold mine could push the most endangered species of orangutans to extinction. All for extra profits for UK-owned conglomerate Jardine Matheson. The Martabe gold mine has already destroyed huge swath...
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
🚘 💨 Remember #Dieselgate? That was 10 years ago. 💨 🚘 Diesel cars fitted with defeat devices are still on our roads today. We believe the public needs to know what we're breathing - please sign our letter if you agree. buff.ly/4hxAJZx #AirPollution #Diesel
A hospital bed on London's South Bank with a teddy in it, hooked up to a machine. The placard on the bed says "Today's children are the diesel generation".
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
On Fri 7th Feb we headed to SoCAN winter gathering at October Books❄️💚 We discussed information about climate action in the city & surrounding areas & shared delicious food! 😋 Do you want to be kept in the loop about local climate action? Click the link in our bio to sign up to our newsletter! 💚
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Friends of the Earth Southampton @foesouthampton.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
We're now on Bluesky 🦋 Follow us for local campaigns, events and community action 🌳 We're here to connect, engage and take action for a sustainable future 🌍 Get in touch to get involved 🤝
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