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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I am 100% sure that the men and women of the #RNLI are absolute legends. Self-sacrificial, non-judgemental, generous, skilled, kind, empathetic and dedicated - they show the best of Britain. They make our country great.

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Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I can’t believe we’re still having a debate about whether there’s a trade off between job creation and measures to green the economy. There isn’t. The evidence was clear years ago - a green economy creates far more jobs than the fossil fuel economy it replaces. Come on Labour, catch up …

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Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules

Louise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groups

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

As the UN Secretary General says, every new fossil fuel project approved today makes tomorrow’s heatwaves more dangerous & our world less secure. I hope Andy Burnham is listening. Caving in to the fossil fuel lobby as the planet burns would be unforgivable

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Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling

Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concerns

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This is only the beginning. The climate crisis is here. So why are politicians and most of the media still acting as though this can wait? It can't. We can still avoid some of the worst impacts - but only if we find the courage to act. metro.co.uk/2026/06/22/g...

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Greta Thunberg warns 40°C heatwave about to hit UK 'is only the beginning'

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

What some of us have been warning of for decades is happening, faster and fiercer than most imagined, even in the mildest and most temperate corners of the world. #ClimateBreakdown

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The US military has 22 sites in the UK. Every day long range US bombers are taking off here to drop bombs on Iran. This is a rogue state carrying out war crimes, and threatening more. The UK Government must grow a spine - and stop our bases being used for this war.

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I’m the chair of two charities. If a trustee broke the code of governance 17 times and was paid for work conflicting with their role and didnt declare it, I would ask them to step down immediately. How is this allowed? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Nigel Farage apologises for 17 breaches of MPs’ code of conduct

Reform UK leader, who failed to declare £380,000 on time, says he is computer-illiterate ‘oddball’

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Let’s see if they write the same story again tomorrow… 👇

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies... A quick guide to hedges: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...

Countryside hedgerow with holly and hawthorn

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Samir Zitouni's decision to bravely risk his life to protect others during last weekend's train attack was nothing short of absolute heroism. Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The most insanely frustrating thing about the #ClimateCrisis is how the breakthrough we so clearly need isn’t technological. It’s just a collective willingness, a determination even, to change in ways that would clearly be SO MUCH BETTER than the clear and obvious consequences of NOT changing.

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Why is there no longer a direct train from Clapham Junction To Brighton? The alternative is worse. #southernrail

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Got a couple of miniature watercolour painting sets that I saw advertised on Instagram, as I thought my wife and I could combine competitive painting with a lovely day out. The best work of art either of us will see today will definitely be the back of the pack of paints…!

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

This, and worse, is soon going to be the norm. We must act decisively and globally to keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly decarbonise to have any hope of our grandchildren having a livable planet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-west

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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 30/06/2025

Wide areas of the UK are currently 10-12°C above normal for the time of day and time of the year. Updated every hour: istheukhotrightnow.com

Map of UK showing how much warmer than normal it is right now

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Really proud to know @davidfloydnews.bsky.social and so impressed by what he and the team at Social Spider CIC are doing. Have a read of this article - it’ll just take 2 minutes - and have a think about how you could support brilliant local journalism.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

If we want to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, there must be no new oil and gas drilling. The evidence could not be clearer. So why won't Starmer commit to leaving all fossil fuels in the ground?

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

On one hand this is good news - particularly if it reflects newly expanded capacity for generation. On the other hand solar has done well because we’ve had such an unusually dry and sunny spring. At Wild & Other, our solar was up 43% on the same quarter in 2024 but we had 12 weeks with no rain!!

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Militarism increases the threat of climate breakdown Climate breakdown increases the threat of militarism Our leaders should be de-escalating militarism and increasing a ‘war footing’ on tackling climate catastrophe which threatens the survival of humanity. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources

Starmer bound to accept Mark Rutte’s higher target after announcing ‘Nato-first’ defence strategy, insiders say

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/06/2025

The horrors in Gaza continue as the Israeli military opens fire at a food distribution point. And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act. The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.

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Trees for Life @treesforlife.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Ready to boost your rewilding knowledge? 🌳 Rewilding Europe have just launched a free online and interactive #rewilding course with The Open University! No prior knowledge required. It's the perfect course for anyone with an interest in rewilding. Sign up now 👉 rewildingeurope.com/online-rewil...

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Just came across istheukhotrightnow.com - built by @roostweather.bsky.social and shared by @edhawkins.org. The interactive website allows anyone to explore live temperatures across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal. Might start a collection of random checks of it…

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Is the UK hot right now?

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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 30/05/2025

Is it hot right now in the UK? New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal. istheukhotrightnow.com Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need? Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law? This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

This article, from the nation’s broadcaster, makes no mention of the climate crisis and that these unusual weather conditions will become more likely. It isn’t to be celebrated that we’ve had loads of sunny, dry weather - we should be worried, if not terrified. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

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UK weather: Spring may become driest on record with no rain in sight

There has been a lack of rainfall in many parts of the UK so far this spring and there is little or no rain in the immediate forecast.

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I completely agree and this is why I am proud to be a member of the @greenparty.org.uk. Our government’s silence on this - in fact, cowardice on this - is inexcusable.

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

This makes for very interesting (and worrying) reading. We haven’t had any rain at Cow Close Farm for 10 weeks now. The wildlife ponds are nearly dry and the clay is cracking, 300 new tree saplings need watering (my job for Thur) and our bees need puddles to drink from.

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

If you care at all about nature, the climate, the future of our beautiful planet, and all its wonderful inhabitants (including us), this is *vital* listening.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

If you do one thing this morning, have a listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on protest policing and challenging wealth and power - telling it like it is. 🎯 👌

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I’ve been thinking about how the UK will bring the carbon intensity of its electricity generation down by 2030. This is a very encouraging thread 👇🏻

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Spotted this deer while at Cow Close Farm for a day’s work on Saturday. #cowclosefarm #wildandother #rewilding

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I find these updates fascinating but they raise a serious question - how on earth do we get to an average of 50-100 gCO2e/kWh by 2030? It’s vital that we do but the government’s action isn’t convincing. Need to dramatically reduce gas, and increase wind and storage. What else?

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Totally agree with this. Cuts to Local Authority funding and a privatising of so many public spaces have robbed so many of dignity, of freedom from anxiety and the ability to get out and about with so few public, decent toilets available. Such a fundamental thing for all of us to live well!

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

First taste of local politics today as I was out with the Merton @greenparty.org.uk in St Helier ward knocking on doors to find out what issues people are most concerned about and what they want from Councillors in the next elections. A really interesting afternoon!

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Spotted on one of our wildlife cameras at Cow Close Farm - a Tawny Owl! One of my favourite jobs is checking the footage that has been captured each week. #wildandother #rewilding

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

In London and starting my day with a coffee at Social Bite on The Strand. There is a lot of awful stuff happening in the world, but there is some beautiful stuff happening in this little coffee shop. #socialbite #socent #buysocial

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

For Palestinians being killed and the future of human rights, we must keep calling out our Government’s complicity in this genocide. The UK has now issued more new arms licences than it pitifully suspended last year. Israel's violation of international law is our violation of international law.

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Every single charity I’ve been involved with in the UK has stronger and more rigorous governance on declaring conflicts of interest, the receipt of gifts or other benefits and on staying focussed on the stated mission than the most powerful positions in the US government seem to have…

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Some of the beautiful signs of spring spotted at Cow Close Farm yesterday. #rewilding #wildandother

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I’ve posted about this in my ‘green policy ideas’ thread but today’s stats about NEET young people again suggests to me that the time for a Green Future Jobs Fund is now… www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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UK faces youth jobs crisis as number of ‘neets’ rises to almost 1m

Estimated 987,000 people aged 16 to 24 were not in education, employment or training in October to December

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Steve Coles @stevecoles1.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It’s a day on the farm today. Been checking on the newly planted trees. 300 of them altogether. We’re creating new woodland through natural regeneration and by planting mixed native species where natural processes will take a while to reach.

Drone shot of new trees planted in biodegradable tree guards

Photo of new trees planted in biodegradable tree guards

Drone shot of new trees planted in biodegradable tree guards. There are 100 in this field.

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