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The money to fund a better future exists but it is being hoarded by the super-rich. The government needs to tax extreme wealth and use it to fund renewable energy and better public services for all. Agree? Sign the petition now: act.350.org/sign/tax-the... #TaxTheirBillions

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The money to fund a better future exists but it is being hoarded by the super-rich. The government needs to tax extreme wealth and use it to fund renewable energy and better public services for all. Agree? Sign the petition now: act.350.org/sign/tax-the... #TaxTheirBillions

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WEDNESDAY MORNING The expert independent committee on climate change: You need to reduce demand on flying. THURSDAY MORNING The Government: Let's expand Gatwick. NOW The rest of us: We're being governed by fools.

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Thousands of Temu sellers are setting up UK companies then ‘stealing’ the VAT numbers of other, real UK companies to evade tax. The UK must clamp down on fake companies taxjustice.uk/blog/the-uk-...

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Just when you thought coca cola coulnt get any worse.. youtu.be/enlqrBOKDso?...

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Brake dust is toxic. Another reason to curb car use and make it convenient, accessible and affordable to get around by public transport, walking, wheeling and cycling. I know lots of places people feel forced to use a car, but we could adapt and change that. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Five Kenyan forests covering an area ten times the size of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi are under threat. Will you add your voice and demand the Kenyan government stop this attack on our forests? >> >> pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/stop-the-att...

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A group of high-profile figures including celebrities, musicians and campaigners have united to pressure Nando’s to take responsibility for its environmental impact - calling on Nando’s to clean up its supply chain and tackle its contribution to river pollution. riveractionuk.com/your-chicken...

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Pulses: small seeds with a big impact! These small crops not only provide essential nutrients but also enhance agrobiodiversity, climate resilience, & ecosystem services. More info via @fao.org: www.fao.org/world-pulses... #WorldPulsesDay

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Air pollution is fueling a rise in cancer among non-smokers, according to a new @who.int study. With 8 million premature deaths a year and a $8 trillion economic toll, it’s time to #BeatAirPollution. The good news? Solutions exist. Our video explores: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

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1. Here are just a few of the ways in which Starmer’s Labour Party seems determined to alienate its voters and lose the next election. As they pile up, you have to keep pinching yourself and asking, “what the hell is it playing at?” 🧵

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Inequality causes disengagement with society and democracy. This is “a strategic risk” to the UK, according to experts. Billionaires are a threat to democracy – taxing them more is the only solution. taxjustice.uk/blog/billion...

submitted 34 days ago • 4 comments

According to a @carbonbrief.org analysis, new runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton would result in cumulative emissions of around 92 million tonnes of extra carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) by 2050, if the number of flights increases in line with their operating company targets.

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No. And anyone who says it can is lying to you. Climate Emergency. There's a clue in the last word. www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 36 days ago • 29 comments

Forget nationalisation. Only public ownership can protect our resources and rebuild trust. Water isn’t a commodity—it’s a public good. Privatisation has failed: rising bills, crumbling infrastructure, and polluted rivers. Labour must listen. #PublicOwnership labourlist.org/2025/01/cliv...

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The climate crisis is inevitable. Without climate action the UK will fall behind and suffer economically in the long term. I signed this letter calling on Keir Starmer and his government to back ambitious climate goals. Will you sign too? act.350.org/sign/ndc-ope...

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Extreme wealth is extreme control over politicians. We need to tax the tech oligarchy to curb their power. taxjustice.uk/blog/we-need...

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unbelievable

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Jeremy Clarkson is scapegoating badgers for bTB and has reportedly slaughtered them all on his land. This is disgusting, cruel, and ignorant. You know what he’d really hate? If you shared this and signed the petition to end the badger cull. Let’s do it petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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If Thames Water collapses into Special Administration, consumers could be saddled with its £16bn debt. A loophole in the Water (Special Measures) Bill allows this. I'm backing an amendment to the bill to #BanTheBailouts under SAR. Make sure your MP supports it: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...

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I just signed the open letter asking world leaders to set more ambitious climate goal. Join me: act.350.org/sign/ndc-ope...

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HAPPENING NOW: Greenpeace activists 'confiscate' private jets at #DAVOS airport! #WEF25. We’re calling on governments to #TaxTheSuperRich and fund a just and green future! Read all about it 👇

submitted 42 days ago • 5 comments

The Government are planning to approve expansions in a desperate attempt to boost 'economic growth'. Four UK airport expansions including Heathrow would cancel out the carbon savings of Labour's clean energy plans in just five years. The Government must rethink.

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A thriving economy and society are based on well funded schools, health services, infrastructure and emergency services. The government must find ways to fund these things, rather than looking to cut their funding. taxjustice.uk/blog/heres-h...

submitted 48 days ago • 2 comments

⏰The Govt have under 2 weeks to block the bailout of Thames Water. 📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership. #Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout. Agree? Sign our petition tinyurl.com/yxht3p94

submitted 44 days ago • 42 comments

These hedges separating the cycleway from the roadway prevent spray from motor vehicles during heavy rain whilst also providing additional comfort to cyclists by separating them from motor traffic. Drainage for both the cycleway and road is located underneath the hedge.

submitted 49 days ago • 12 comments