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Tina Leonard 🧡💙

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Retired research biochemist. Quaker. Climate activist. Co-founder Quaker Support for Climate Action (QS4CA), Networker, Green. #NotMyKing #TogetherWithRefugees

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Tina Leonard 🧡💙 @leonard3tina.bsky.social · 26d

For Quakers, faith & action are inseparable," said recording clerk for Quakers in Britain.

“Peaceful protest, prayer, & non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack."

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · Sep 12

Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.

We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.

Quakers denied intervention in court challenge over faith rights in terror law case

Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.

www.quaker.org.uk

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ClientEarth @clientearth.bsky.social · 26m

Tipping point reached 🚨

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, new @exeter.ac.uk report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns.

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns

www.theguardian.com

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Greenpeace EU @greenpeace.eu · 23m

"It is the first time scientists have declared that Earth has likely reached a so-called "tipping point": a shift that could trigger massive and often permanent changes in the natural world."

Politicians' inaction in the face of the climate crisis is undermining our planet's ability to support life

World's coral reefs crossing survival limit - experts

The world's tropical coral reefs have almost certainly crossed a point of no return as oceans warm beyond a level most can survive, a major scientific report announced.

www.rte.ie

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Steve B @stevebasnett.bsky.social · 13h

Between them, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social at @thenerve.news and @peterjukes.bsky.social at @bylinetimes.bsky.social have blown the Farageov treachery wide open.

The big UK media players are *u**ing cowards, and reveal themselves to be a stinking, corrupt part of the plot to destroy Britain.

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 21h

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 15h

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

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Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 1d

Experts warn of food shortages and civil unrest. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.

This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.

Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? 👇
www.nebriefing.org

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

www.nebriefing.org

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11h

Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since Zack Polanski took over last month The Greens in England and Wales have more than 100,000 members for the first time, the party has announced, a near-50% rise since Zack Polanski took over as leader last month. It puts them on a potential course to overtake the Conservatives and comes little more than a week after the Greens announced they had moved past the Liberal Democrats in membership numbers, getting to 83,500. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Turn Left Media @turnleftmedia.co.uk · 11h

The Green Party now have 100,000 members, increasing their number by 55% since @zackpolanski.bsky.social became leader

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Kate Raworth @kateraworth.bsky.social · 11d

Lastly, Andrew & I will be co-hosting an online launch event on *October 14 at 12 noon (UK time)*.
Do join us for a presentation & discussion of the latest Doughnut update - bring your questions, comments & suggestions! More info & registration👇 7/
doughnuteconomics.org/events/launc...

Launching: A renewed global Doughnut to monitor a world out of balance | DEAL

Launching an updated Doughnut that monitors trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot over the 21st century

doughnuteconomics.org

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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 23h

Birmingham unites against the far right and racism.
Brum Greens joins them to say: no place for hate here.
#BrumUnited #NoPlaceForHate
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘Brummies united against racism’: poster campaign takes on the far right

A message of neighbourly solidarity is thriving in Birmingham against a backdrop of racist intimidation

www.theguardian.com

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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 14d

Statement from Brummies United Against Racism:

“We are deeply alarmed by the rise in racist attacks taking place across our city…”

Click on the image to read the full statement (in alt text)

#brumunited #fightracism #noplaceforhate #standuptoracism

Statement from Brummies United Against Racism

We are deeply alarmed by the rise in racist attacks taking place across our city, including the rape of a woman in Oldbury and the attack on a 12 year old boy in a park in Yardley. Birmingham has long stood as a proud symbol of diversity, solidarity, and community — but these recent events threaten that identity.

We are especially concerned about the growing anti-migrant and xenophobic narratives being pushed in political discourse and the media. These narratives are not just words — they are fuelling racism and directly contributing to the uptick in racist abuse, harassment, and violence we are now witnessing on our streets.

Let us be clear: this is not acceptable, and it must not be allowed to continue.

We call on our political leaders — the Leader of Birmingham City Council, the West Midlands Mayor, and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner — to break their silence. We urge them to publicly and unequivocally condemn these racist attacks and the toxic narratives that are enabling them.

Racism is not a fringe issue. It is a threat to the safety, dignity, and cohesion of our communities. Our leaders must show moral courage, not political convenience.

We also call on all Brummies — of every background — to stand united against hate. We must not allow division to take root in our city. Now, more than ever, we need collective action, solidarity, and leadership that reflects the values of justice, equality, and humanity.

Brummies United Against Racism

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 23h

Broadcaster and campaigner Chris Packham is on a mission to cut overconsumption, take on fossil fuel giants and create a fairer world.

'We're precipitating an extermination rather than an extinction event'

Broadcaster and campaigner Chris Packham is on a mission to cut overconsumption, take on fossil fuel giants and create a fairer world

www.newscientist.com

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 23h

There is no escape on this #PoisonedPlanet, this #PlasticPlanet.

The chemical cocktail is getting stronger every day. That we don't really understand the #PublicHealth effects only adds concern

www.cnn.com/2025/10/07/c...

Three CNN reporters on three continents wore chemical-tracking wristbands. The results were alarming | CNN

Plastic is woven into our lives and its chemical pollution is in the air we breathe, the dust we inhale, the food we eat. We did an experiment to see what we’re exposed to every day.

www.cnn.com

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Extinction Rebellion UK @extinctionrebellion.uk · 2d

💚 A massive thank you to the ART FACTORY. They created so much, not only for XR, but for others in the ecology of movements too.

Their generosity, skills and #imagination helped others too - they were always willing to reach out, helping many groups to achieve #socialchange.

#Artivism

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

Kissinger helped prolong the Vietnam War for political gain.

In 1968, while peace talks were underway, he secretly leaked details to Nixon’s campaign - helping sabotage the talks to boost Nixon’s election chances.

The war dragged on for years. Hundreds of thousands more died.

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

Then came Bangladesh.

In 1971, Pakistan’s military carried out a genocidal campaign against the Bengali independence movement, massacring up to 3 million people and driving 10 million refugees into India.

US diplomats on the ground begged Washington to act. Kissinger and Nixon backed the killers.

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

One US cable called it “selective genocide”. Kissinger dismissed the reports as “bleeding hearts.”

When India intervened to stop the slaughter, he and Nixon condemned India. All because they wanted to protect their Cold War alliance with Pakistan.

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

Then came Chile.

When Chileans elected the socialist Salvador Allende in 1970, Kissinger approved a plan to destabilise the country and “make the economy scream”.

The goal: pave the way for a military coup.

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

Three years later, Allende was dead, Chile’s democracy was crushed, and Pinochet’s brutal dictatorship began.

Tens of thousands were tortured, disappeared, executed.

Kissinger said “I don’t see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its own people.”

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

By the time Kissinger collected his “Peace Prize”, he had:
• Bombed Cambodia in secret
• Helped prolong the Vietnam War
• Backed genocide in Bangladesh
• Undermined democracy in Chile

Two Nobel committee members resigned in protest. Kissinger’s co-laureate, Lê Đức Thọ, refused the prize altogether.

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

Few prizes have captured the disgusting hypocrisy of power like this one.

The man who helped unleash mass death and dictatorship was honoured for peace.

And the world learned a grim truth: sometimes the worst crimes come dressed in diplomacy.

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

Time to replace the so-called Peace Prize with a Nonviolence Prize - only those who demonstrate commitment to nonviolence can win.

No more war-mongers being given peace prizes.

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel Peace Prize was won by one of the worst war criminals of the 20th century.

The year was 1973.

His name was Henry Kissinger.

This is his thread of shame.

#RedHotHistory

Henry Kissinger towards the end of his life

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Lesley @lesleyjgrahame.bsky.social · 1d

I just signed a @stopburningtrees.bsky.social petition: Say No to New AI Data Centre Powered By Drax. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...

Say No to New AI Data Centre Powered By Drax

Drax, the University of York and the North Yorkshire Combined Authority have just submitted a bid to host an AI data centre at Drax, powered by burning millions of trees. The Government recently de...

actionnetwork.org

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Extinction Rebellion BCP @xrbcp.bsky.social · 1d

🌍✊ March for Climate Justice! ✊🌍
From Poole Park to Poole Quay, we stood in solidarity for people, animals & planet, calling out Perenco’s harm and demanding justice for communities from Dorset to the Global South.
There is no climate justice without decolonisation, reparations & animal liberation 💚

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 1d

Awesome re-analysis of the Franklin / Crick / Watson story. Explains how Franklin produced (with considerable skill) the *pictures* that made the penny drop for slow-on-the-uptake Watson. Sadly, paywalled.

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Reassessing Discovery: Rosalind Franklin, Scientific Visualization, and the Structure of DNA | Philosophy of Science | Cambridge Core

Reassessing Discovery: Rosalind Franklin, Scientific Visualization, and the Structure of DNA - Volume 79 Issue 1

www.cambridge.org

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