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Vanessa Spedding
@vanessaspedding.bsky.social
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Writer. Envisioning a carefully-placed twist in the tale of humanity.
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Cry for the Earth @cryearth.bsky.social · 2d
'Overconsumption and ruin ... how tech could harm our planet'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

'From Venice to the Iguazu Falls, an exhibition in London illustrates the hidden cost of our gadgets and devices'

#greed #GrowthAddiction #degrowth #NatureEmergency #ClimateEmergency
Overconsumption and ruin: before and after images visualise how tech could harm our planet
From Venice to the Iguazu Falls, an exhibition in London illustrates the hidden cost of our gadgets and devices
www.theguardian.com
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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 3d
More war crimes by this abomination

But not a word of condemnation from Starmer or other western leaders

Israel, it seems, is above the law and can act with impunity

Palestine, and its people, on the other hand, have no rights whatsoever

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, say doctors
Almost all had been blindfolded and had gunshot wounds between the eyes, says medic at Nasser hospital in Gaza
www.theguardian.com
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Vanessa Spedding @vanessaspedding.bsky.social · 3d
Agree, vehemently.

Might add ‘corrupt’ to the list too.
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Vanessa Spedding @vanessaspedding.bsky.social · 3d
“The UK & Israel have signed several long term agreements underpinning a close strategic partnership between the two states [covering] defence and security, cyber-security, trade […] and technology.”

Also: “180 MPs are reported to have accepted funding from pro-Israel lobby groups and individuals.”
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Vanessa Spedding @vanessaspedding.bsky.social · 3d
I hope others follow. They are a menace. And ugly!
nation.cymru NationCymru @nation.cymru · 3d
Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and fairer
Cardiff set to tackle SUV 'carspreading' in UK first
Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and f...
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 3d
I’m giving a talk next Tuesday (21 October) at University of Bristol. Please reach out if you’d like to meet.
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Vanessa Spedding @vanessaspedding.bsky.social · 4d
Important observations, revealing that, by the statements mentioned here, Jeremy Bowen is “actively misleading the British public both about Hamas’ worldview and about a core issue – Hamas’ disarmament – that could soon give Israel the excuse it seeks to trash the ceasefire agreement.”
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CIFOR-ICRAF @cifor-icraf.org · 4d
Rural women are...

🌾Feeders of the world
🌿Custodians of sustainable practices
🦋Protectors of biodiversity

Today and every day, we celebrate their priceless contributions to the planet’s well-being.

Happy International #RuralWomenDay

#RuralWomenDay #Trees4Resilience
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CIFOR-ICRAF @cifor-icraf.org · 4d
Efforts to restore degraded lands are often time & labour intensive, and risk increasing #women’s already overloaded workloads.

Addressing these challenges is key to sustainable land #restoration & equitable outcomes.

➡️ https://bit.ly/3RGybep

#RuralWomenDay #Trees4Resilience
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Peace & Justice Project @peaceandjustice.bsky.social · 4d
Rachel Reeves has a golden opportunity to reduce inequality and properly fund public services through a wealth tax on the super rich.

The politics of austerity have failed our communities and pushed millions into poverty.
https://www.bigissue.com/opinion/wealth-tax-budget-rachel-reeves/
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Miles King @milesking.bsky.social · 4d
And kudos to @riveractionuk.bsky.social for bringing the complaint.
milesking.bsky.social Miles King @milesking.bsky.social · 4d
Red Tractor greenwashing claims banned by Advertising standards authority.

Your regular reminder that Red Tractor is wholly owned by Farming Unions and the big food retailers. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Phil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 7d
Landowners/homeowners along the “Bristol Avon” or tributary/waterway (like the K&A canal): If you’ve got any invasive species (Knotweed, Bamboo, Balsam, Rhododendron, Cherry Laurel, Giant Hogweed/Rhubarb) Let @protect.earth know and we’ll remove it for voluntary donations. protect.earth/contact
Contact — Protect Earth
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Vanessa Spedding @vanessaspedding.bsky.social · 9d
Wow. The truth is energising, spoken like this. Bravo @zackpolanski.bsky.social
lilbazza.bsky.social LiLBazula 👻 @lilbazza.bsky.social · 9d
Fucking hell this is good. Can't remember a British politician ever speaking like this on a mainstream news & current affairs programme. Or anywhere, for that matter
dailypolitik.bsky.social The Daily Politik @dailypolitik.bsky.social · 9d
Zack Polanski used the ‘F’ word twice on BBCQT last night… and the audience applauded him for it 👇

"You actually are a fascist from a far right party… this is racism, this is facism and we should call it out"
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 9d
happy friday
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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 11d
Africa is skipping the polluting and planet-wrecking fossil fuel era entirely.

Solar grids and clean tech at massive scale mean that once-dark village are glowing with renewable light.

The future isn’t coming from the West — it’s rising in the South.
Smiling children with a mini solar grid in Africa
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Vanessa Spedding @vanessaspedding.bsky.social · 10d
Genius! Cancelled artwork sends clever message about offsetting... "By not going ahead Piñol calculates that he has avoided the emissions of 57,765 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. These ... have been certified as carbon credits worth a total of US$1.6 million." open.substack.com/pub/reddmoni...
Cancelled artwork in Belém generates 57,765 Cultural Degrowth Credits
“An artwork to help the world breath better.”
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10d
Not only are we at record numbers of members and growing every day - this is our highest ever poll rating.

We're just getting started.

This is the politics of the 99% Vs the 1% for a country we can all afford to live in - plenty of room to grow.

Join.greenparty.org.uk
electionmaps.uk Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 10d
Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (-3)
LAB: 17% (-2)
CON: 17% (+3)
GRN: 15% (+4)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 8 Oct.
Changes w/ 1 Oct.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 10d
Zack Polanksi will be on Question Time tonight.

Will actually be worth watching for once.

(Keep count of how many times Fiona Bruce interrupts him and how many times she interrupts all the other Right Wing Guests)

#bbcqt
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 10d
The thousands of hostages we never hear about.
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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 11d
The first time I’ve been looking forward to watch Question Time in quite a while!

Go on @zackpolanski.bsky.social!

#bbcqt
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💢Marx was right.🕊 @paulwalker44.bsky.social · 11d
The truth is simple.

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imagetree.bsky.social inblacknwhite @imagetree.bsky.social · 14d
Don't believe their lies.
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Matt Rosser @matt.cymru · 23d
It’s a good point.
boldpolitics.bsky.social Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 23d
How could mainstream media improve politics shows to allow for more constructive conversations?

Grace Blakeley explains why she's had enough television.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 13d
BBC accused of 'extraordinary' anti-Green bias after party say the Laura Kuenssberg Show scrapped a promised interview with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on Sunday.

Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...
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Clare Fieseler, PhD @fieseler.bsky.social · 12d
Not sure people realize how INSANELY DRAINING data centers will be on our planet.

If you imagine data centers as their own country, they'll rank fourth in global electricity use by 2035 — outranked only by China, India, and the U.S.

Read this in @bloomberg.com👇

www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring
Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.
www.bloomberg.com
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Vanessa Spedding @vanessaspedding.bsky.social · 14d
Dear god.
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