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Andrew Cooney

@windsorandy.bsky.social
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Web and mobile developer - PHP/JS/MySQL Long distance #runner #Green Party candidate for Maidenhead #BylinesNetworks - Author, Proofer and Tech support

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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 25/05/2026
Burning fossil fuels has made this heatwave hotter. True for the UK today, and everywhere else, all of the time.
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
I like this service - micro loans to entrepreneurs in low-income countries through @lendwithcare.bsky.social A small amount of £ really makes a difference - they pay it back and you lend it again to the next one. Make your first loan for free with this link! lendwithcare.org/referral/0A5...
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Microfinance from CARE International UK
CARE International's microfinance lending initiative
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 09/11/2025
BYLINES NETWORK SPECIAL For 30 years, survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been silenced, threatened and blocked from justice. Their voices must be heard. Isabella reveals the barriers they face and the vital changes that need to happen. Read it at sussexbylines.co.uk & bit.ly/LegalAbyss
Image of Lady Justice outside the Old Bailey, with dark clouds behind the statue. Covered with the headline of a Bylines Newtwork exclusive article: When Power Is Untouchable
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Suffolk Broad (aka Anna) 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇪🇺 @annadamski.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
"It is estimated that more than 400 women and girls were abused and exploited within Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods enterprise. I am one of them." This is a survivor's account of the structural failure of British justice when confronted with money and power. A must read ⤵️
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When power is untouchable: the legal abyss facing Harrods survivors
Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I was at the #greenparty conference just *25 days* ago and it was announced to wild acclaim that we'd reached 83,000 members. Look what's happened since! Join us! join.greenparty.org.uk
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Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Want to help us build higher? Now's a great time join.greenparty.org.uk
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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
100,000 MEMBERS KLAXON 🎉 Thousands are joining us every single day. What about you? join.greenparty.org.uk
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
😡 The Government wants to ban repeated protests & jail those who defy them. Stand up for our democratic right to protest - sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do... a further outrage inflicted on our democracy
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Don’t crush our right to protest!
The right to protest is the heartbeat of democracy. It lets us speak out, challenge injustice, and hold those in power accountable. The Government’s plan would give police sweeping powers to ban repea...
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Well now - that's what we like to see! ❤️🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Burnham says he hopes UK rejoins EU as he hits back at Reeves and Starmer on economy
Greater Manchester mayor denied he would be ‘hopeless’ on the economy as he tried to play down speculation over his political ambitions
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 29/09/2025
Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate By Jeremy Leslie-Spinks @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK
Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate
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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
We will be joined NEXT WEDNESDAY by the absolute boy @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social 😎😎 Stand up against Trump! No more bowing to the far right! Join us on the 17th - 2pm outside the BBC & march to Parliament for 5pm
Flyer announcing Jeremy Corbyn as a speaker at the stop Trump demo
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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
JD Vance is in the UK RIGHT NOW!! Who’s around in the Cotswolds? 😎😎
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party. 🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Press release from our friends at Stop Trump Scotland: 🟠 Protest groups urge Swinney to boycott Trump visit 🟠 Demonstration called in Aberdeen city centre from noon on 26 July stoptrump.org.uk/protest-grou...
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Protest groups urge Swinney to boycott Trump visit to Scotland
Stop Trump Coalition
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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Trump's UK state visit was just announced for 17 September. 💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST! Let's make it absolutely massive. stoptrump.org.uk
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Emma Pinchbeck from the UK Climate Change Committee at the @octopus.energy energy tech summit. Says: biggest personal difference you can make is your choice of heating and your vehicle. Modelling EVs to be cheaper than Ice by 2030 Net Zero costs are c. 0.2% of - GDP, 60-90% funded private sector
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
I thought this an interesting announcement from @octopus.energy - a BYD Dolphin on a monthly payment that includes free driving. The car charges from the grid when it's cheap automatically and can also give power back to the grid to balance the load. You don't pay for the electricity it uses
Ev car from BYD
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
At the @octopus.energy energy tech summit in London today. This session included Maxim Timochenko, Chief Exec of DTEK energy in #Ukraine Two things he mentioned relevant to the state we are in..
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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
⚠️ Trump is coming. Get ready to protest!
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Starmer says Trump’s state visit to go ahead and hopes it will be this year
Donald Trump received a letter from the King at the White House in February inviting him to a second state visit.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
If you think climate change has gotten worse during your lifetime, you're right and there's a good reason. If you're Gen X like me, more than 3/4 of fossil fuel CO₂ emissions have occurred in your lifetime. Even if you're a Millennial, it's at least half. 📊: @neilrkaye.bsky.social
A horizontal bar chart titled "Percentage of Global fossil fuel emissions (since 1751) occurring in my lifetime." The chart shows how much of the total historical global fossil fuel emissions have occurred within the lifetime of individuals of different ages, from 5 to 100 years old. The vertical axis on the left lists ages in increments of 5 years, from age 5 at the top to age 100 at the bottom. The horizontal axis represents the percentage of fossil fuel emissions, marked in 10% increments from 10% to 90%.

The black bars represent the proportion of fossil fuel emissions that have occurred during each age group's lifetime. The bars increase in length as the age increases, meaning older individuals have lived through a larger percentage of the cumulative emissions since 1751.

Three specific age groups are highlighted with red bars and white text annotations:

Age 30: "if you are 30 it is more than 50%"

Age 50: "if you are 50 it is about 75%"

Age 85: "if you are 85 it is about 90%"

The source of the data is cited at the bottom: "CDIAC and globalcarbonproject.org." The graphic is credited to "@neilrkaye."
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Duroyan Fertl ᚇᚓᚑᚏᚐᚇᚐᚅ @dfertl.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
#Israel is circling the #Madleen - carrying aid for #Gaza, & with #GretaThunberg, French MEP #RimaHassan, & others on board - with combat drones, & is jamming its navigation systems. Defence Minister #IsraelKatz has openly threatened the lives of those on board. #AllEyesOnMadleen #FreedomFlotilla
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Fellow #wordpress developers - given that #elementor is an Israeli company and what's happening in #Gaza, I'm curious as to whether you're uninstalling the product and what you're using instead #webdevelopment #cms
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Couldn't have put it better myself ! Climate change is real , and fossil fuels are killing our planet . Just 5 days left to force a Parliamentary debate on banning fossil fuel ads – sign my petition today govpetition.uk/700024
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
An evening with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social at @tortoisemedia.bsky.social in Town this evening based around his book 'the invisible doctrine' #Neoliberlism - how it rose to the point where even Labour are in hock, and how we overcome it. A hugely interesting and inspiring discussion.
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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
We stand with @chrisgpackham.bsky.social 💚 We campaign against fossil fuel sponsorship of running events, such as that undertaken by Wizz Air. For those in the UK, we encourage you to sign Chris’ petition seeking to end fossil fuel advertising & sponsorship in the UK. #HowWeSpeakOut
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Harbour Energy made £4.9 BILLION in 2024 drilling for oil and gas . These companies and their execs are quite literally killing life on earth . Sign my petition to ban fossil fuel ads and sponsorships now govpetition.uk/700024 – 60K by midnight ? C'mon !
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The UK is generating more and more of its energy from renewables. These are our numbers right now from the excellent grid.iamkate.com Over the past year, fossile fuels generated under 30% of our energy. #solar #windpower #renewables #decarbonisation #climateemergency #climatechange
UK power generation by source chart showing 59.2% renewables
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Because it's been a shit week, here's some good news to cheer you up. A thread with 10 cool stories from around the world: 1. China now has more #wind and #solar than thermal generating capacity and is installing 1 million solar panels EVERY SINGLE DAY. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/03/25/i...
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In numbers: China hits fresh milestones in its energy transition
Wind and solar have overtaken thermal plants (coal, gas, oil, and bioenergy) in terms of generating capacity.
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Ban single-use packaging in restaurants, cafés, and bars
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental issues we face. Yet in hundreds of thousands of cafés, bars and restaurants across the country, we’re still being served food and drink in single-...
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
I spent the day in London in solidarity with the climate protesters, as a mass appeal is heard at the Royal Courts of Justice against their outrageous sentences - a collective 41 years in jail between them. #defendourjuries #climatebreakdown @defendourjuries.bsky.social
Protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice, Londn
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
The idea that we have to choose between economic prosperity and safeguarding our children’s future is absolute nonsense - Reeves is chasing headlines with her Heathrow announcement but it will trash her Govt’s own emissions targets and won’t do anything to make people’s lives better
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Join me and tell Chancellor Rachel Reeves: no more airport expansion while we’re in a climate emergency 🚨🌎 @friends-earth.bsky.social 👇
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
CAN BLUESKY BEAT X/ TWITTER? 🤞💙😮 it’s a festive period challenge! Here’s the link! Please share once you’ve donated £1! (It cut off the end but you get the picture!🤣) 👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-conti...
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Theprogressive ✊️ @treadres.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
It also makes it harder for them to ban books.
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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Renewables (wind, solar, hydro) will overtake fossil fuels in UK electricity generation this year “Wind is well on its way to overtaking gas as the largest single power source" according to Ember, authors of the analysis www.ft.com/content/2878...
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
“Just three companies, News Corp (Murdoch family), Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT, Viscount Rothermere) and Reach plc, control over 80% of daily newspaper circulation… The hyper-rich continue to invest huge sums in acquiring control of media” We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
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We need a free press
It’s vital for democracy that we receive verifiable information that is not manipulated or controlled
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Andrew Cooney @windsorandy.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
The UK has some of the best wind resources anywhere and we're taking full advantage of storm Bert right now. Vast potential yet untapped. #greenpower #renewables #nationalgrid Data live from the National grid via grid.iamkate.com
Power gen data from the National grid showing renewable at 82%
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
This is great news. Let’s do the water industry next
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Chris Baraniuk @chrisbaraniuk.com · 14/11/2024
No matter how many versions I see of this data, it is always eye-catching. And yes, this particular one is a very nice chart!
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Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
The Sun. Taken at night. Not looking up at sky but down through 8000 miles of the Earth. Not with light but neutrinos
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I’m absolutely delighted that the Bylines Network is now over 20,000 followers on Bluesky. This is real “citizen journalism”, real articles, edited, IMPRESS-regulated… …Elon Musk wouldn’t comprehend.
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