Hilary Jack
@hilaryjack.bsky.social
Artist/ Activist /Division of Labour / founder www.Paradise_Works.com
Www.hilaryjack.com
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This includes scientists, whose expert testimonies have been banned from court because they consider climate science not to be relevant to the defence of climate protesters, such as the testimony from @profbillmcguire.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This includes scientists, whose expert testimonies have been banned from court because they consider climate science not to be relevant to the defence of climate protesters, such as the testimony from @profbillmcguire.bsky.social
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💥 BREAKING 💥
A thousand people have come to London today to sit on the Strand outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
This is to signal to the justice system against imprisoning peaceful protesters who are acting to defend planetary and public health.
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A thousand people have come to London today to sit on the Strand outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
This is to signal to the justice system against imprisoning peaceful protesters who are acting to defend planetary and public health.
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January 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
💥 BREAKING 💥
A thousand people have come to London today to sit on the Strand outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
This is to signal to the justice system against imprisoning peaceful protesters who are acting to defend planetary and public health.
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A thousand people have come to London today to sit on the Strand outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
This is to signal to the justice system against imprisoning peaceful protesters who are acting to defend planetary and public health.
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As the appeal against draconian sentences by the Lord Walney 16 begins, my long read on our descent into authoritarianism.
Surely it can’t be that bad!
Climate breakdown is deadly serious. And so too is the British government's crackdown on climate action.
theecologist.org
January 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
As the appeal against draconian sentences by the Lord Walney 16 begins, my long read on our descent into authoritarianism.
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The mega-rich are using flying like taxis.
Flying a private jet for a single hour can produce more CO2 than the average person produces in a year.
We need leadership focusing on affordable, sustainable, accessible travel for all.
Flying a private jet for a single hour can produce more CO2 than the average person produces in a year.
We need leadership focusing on affordable, sustainable, accessible travel for all.
January 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The mega-rich are using flying like taxis.
Flying a private jet for a single hour can produce more CO2 than the average person produces in a year.
We need leadership focusing on affordable, sustainable, accessible travel for all.
Flying a private jet for a single hour can produce more CO2 than the average person produces in a year.
We need leadership focusing on affordable, sustainable, accessible travel for all.
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The richest 1% blew through their 2025 #carbonlimit in just 10 days
Meanwhile the poorest half of humanity would take nearly 3 years to reach the same
They profit, pollute & push for business as usual—no matter the cost to the planet
Take #Action ➡️ Join #ExtinctionRebellion
Meanwhile the poorest half of humanity would take nearly 3 years to reach the same
They profit, pollute & push for business as usual—no matter the cost to the planet
Take #Action ➡️ Join #ExtinctionRebellion
January 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The richest 1% blew through their 2025 #carbonlimit in just 10 days
Meanwhile the poorest half of humanity would take nearly 3 years to reach the same
They profit, pollute & push for business as usual—no matter the cost to the planet
Take #Action ➡️ Join #ExtinctionRebellion
Meanwhile the poorest half of humanity would take nearly 3 years to reach the same
They profit, pollute & push for business as usual—no matter the cost to the planet
Take #Action ➡️ Join #ExtinctionRebellion
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These fires are not a natural disaster, they are a crime
Big Oil knew,
Big Oil chose,
Big Oil threw everything at discrediting us and stopping us from doing anything about it
They must be stopped, and they must be brought to justice
Big Oil knew,
Big Oil chose,
Big Oil threw everything at discrediting us and stopping us from doing anything about it
They must be stopped, and they must be brought to justice
They knew this would happen, denied the science, delayed the transition & are increasing fossil fuel production to continue making record profits while thousands suffer the consequences. LA is on fire & Big Oil are the Arsonists. My piece in the Guardian today. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Los Angeles is on fire and big oil are the arsonists | Tzeporah Berman
Every barrel of oil, every cubic meter of gas, and every ton of coal burned brings us closer to environmental catastrophe
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
These fires are not a natural disaster, they are a crime
Big Oil knew,
Big Oil chose,
Big Oil threw everything at discrediting us and stopping us from doing anything about it
They must be stopped, and they must be brought to justice
Big Oil knew,
Big Oil chose,
Big Oil threw everything at discrediting us and stopping us from doing anything about it
They must be stopped, and they must be brought to justice
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1/ Yes the globally wealthy have outsized emissions, and yes that’s a massive problem
But it’s actually only a small part of their devastating influence on the conditions that support life
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But it’s actually only a small part of their devastating influence on the conditions that support life
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January 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
1/ Yes the globally wealthy have outsized emissions, and yes that’s a massive problem
But it’s actually only a small part of their devastating influence on the conditions that support life
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But it’s actually only a small part of their devastating influence on the conditions that support life
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"To resist, then, start by orienting against the real enemy: wealthy people invested in the status quo."
There'll be a lot of must-read analyses in the wake of the LA fires, but it'll be a while before there's a better one than this from the inspirational @climatehuman.bsky.social
There'll be a lot of must-read analyses in the wake of the LA fires, but it'll be a while before there's a better one than this from the inspirational @climatehuman.bsky.social
To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus
To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"To resist, then, start by orienting against the real enemy: wealthy people invested in the status quo."
There'll be a lot of must-read analyses in the wake of the LA fires, but it'll be a while before there's a better one than this from the inspirational @climatehuman.bsky.social
There'll be a lot of must-read analyses in the wake of the LA fires, but it'll be a while before there's a better one than this from the inspirational @climatehuman.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Im delighted that #artsy curators have selected my artwork Deluge alongside 12 sculptures from across the world for Best Public Artwork 2024. Deluge is installed on the Leadenhall Building as part of #Sculptureinthecity www.artsy.net/article/arts...
The Best Public Art of 2024, according to Curators
Seven curators from around the world select the very best public art projects this year.
www.artsy.net
December 17, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Im delighted that #artsy curators have selected my artwork Deluge alongside 12 sculptures from across the world for Best Public Artwork 2024. Deluge is installed on the Leadenhall Building as part of #Sculptureinthecity www.artsy.net/article/arts...
My artwork Deluge explores global #flooding alongside biblical and folkloric flood narratives raising issues around ethical choices relating to #climatecrisis You can see it on #theleadehallbuilding AKA #thecheesegrater as part of 13th edition of Sculpture in the City until 2026 #lacuna #MTEC
December 1, 2024 at 5:44 PM
My artwork Deluge explores global #flooding alongside biblical and folkloric flood narratives raising issues around ethical choices relating to #climatecrisis You can see it on #theleadehallbuilding AKA #thecheesegrater as part of 13th edition of Sculpture in the City until 2026 #lacuna #MTEC
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No-one should be in jail for peaceful protest, this is wonderful news!
📣 BREAKING NEWS 📣
The court of appeals will review all jail sentences of Just Stop Oil supporters on January 29th.
That's 16 political prisoners serving a combined 41 years in prison.
This is a huge moment in their fight for freedom.
The court of appeals will review all jail sentences of Just Stop Oil supporters on January 29th.
That's 16 political prisoners serving a combined 41 years in prison.
This is a huge moment in their fight for freedom.
16 POLITICAL PRISONERS SERVING COMBINED 41 YEARS GIVEN JOINT APPEAL HEARING - Defend Our Juries
Press release: 30 November 2024 16 POLITICAL PRISONERS SERVING COMBINED 41 YEARS GIVEN JOINT APPEAL HEARING For further info: Howard 07459055152; Tim 07795316164; Paddy 07958275270 Today it was announ...
defendourjuries.org
November 30, 2024 at 3:58 PM
No-one should be in jail for peaceful protest, this is wonderful news!
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🚨 The UN negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty have been infiltrated by a WHOPPING 220 fossil fuel lobbyists.
That’s more than the total delegates from ALL EU member states, and DOUBLE the delegates from Pacific Island Nations. 🫠
Does anyone else see the problem here?
#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty
That’s more than the total delegates from ALL EU member states, and DOUBLE the delegates from Pacific Island Nations. 🫠
Does anyone else see the problem here?
#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty
November 27, 2024 at 3:14 PM
🚨 The UN negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty have been infiltrated by a WHOPPING 220 fossil fuel lobbyists.
That’s more than the total delegates from ALL EU member states, and DOUBLE the delegates from Pacific Island Nations. 🫠
Does anyone else see the problem here?
#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty
That’s more than the total delegates from ALL EU member states, and DOUBLE the delegates from Pacific Island Nations. 🫠
Does anyone else see the problem here?
#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty
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If you bring central London to a halt to campaign against catastrophic climate change you're treated as a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
The 'Two Tier' Journalism Exposed by the Farmers Protests
The glowing coverage handed to the hugely wealthy people leading the campaign against inheritance tax reforms shows who has a voice in the media and who doesn't
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 3:48 PM
If you bring central London to a halt to campaign against catastrophic climate change you're treated as a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
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#Floods are destroying cities.
Lives are being uprooted.
Communities are left in ruins.
This isn’t a freak event—it’s the #ClimateEmergency.
While leaders delay, nature retaliates.
How much more destruction will it take?
Act now. #RebelForLife
Lives are being uprooted.
Communities are left in ruins.
This isn’t a freak event—it’s the #ClimateEmergency.
While leaders delay, nature retaliates.
How much more destruction will it take?
Act now. #RebelForLife
November 25, 2024 at 6:25 PM
#Floods are destroying cities.
Lives are being uprooted.
Communities are left in ruins.
This isn’t a freak event—it’s the #ClimateEmergency.
While leaders delay, nature retaliates.
How much more destruction will it take?
Act now. #RebelForLife
Lives are being uprooted.
Communities are left in ruins.
This isn’t a freak event—it’s the #ClimateEmergency.
While leaders delay, nature retaliates.
How much more destruction will it take?
Act now. #RebelForLife
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🚨Towns in France roasted in “completely extreme” overnight temp of 26.9C (80.42F).
“It’s very exceptional – even for summer, let alone late November,”.
Scientists described the night-time heat as “staggering” and “phenomenal” so late in the year. #climate www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
“It’s very exceptional – even for summer, let alone late November,”.
Scientists described the night-time heat as “staggering” and “phenomenal” so late in the year. #climate www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat
Temperatures of this week would be exceptional for summer, says climatologist, never mind late November
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM
🚨Towns in France roasted in “completely extreme” overnight temp of 26.9C (80.42F).
“It’s very exceptional – even for summer, let alone late November,”.
Scientists described the night-time heat as “staggering” and “phenomenal” so late in the year. #climate www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
“It’s very exceptional – even for summer, let alone late November,”.
Scientists described the night-time heat as “staggering” and “phenomenal” so late in the year. #climate www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
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1/ Why did the felling of a single, non-native tree at Sycamore Gap generate so much public feeling for nature, when biodiversity loss is otherwise largely ignored?
November 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM
1/ Why did the felling of a single, non-native tree at Sycamore Gap generate so much public feeling for nature, when biodiversity loss is otherwise largely ignored?
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OUR CLIMATE IS BEYOND FUCKED,
BUT…
We have hope!
Hope is about people uniting, working hard, and refusing to give up.
Together, we can face the truth and build a better future.
#ActNow #TellTheTruth #CitizensAssemble
👉🏼 Support people taking action:
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✒️ @climatehuman.bsky.social
BUT…
We have hope!
Hope is about people uniting, working hard, and refusing to give up.
Together, we can face the truth and build a better future.
#ActNow #TellTheTruth #CitizensAssemble
👉🏼 Support people taking action:
tr.ee/mG9fU_ZKYh
✒️ @climatehuman.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 6:21 PM
OUR CLIMATE IS BEYOND FUCKED,
BUT…
We have hope!
Hope is about people uniting, working hard, and refusing to give up.
Together, we can face the truth and build a better future.
#ActNow #TellTheTruth #CitizensAssemble
👉🏼 Support people taking action:
tr.ee/mG9fU_ZKYh
✒️ @climatehuman.bsky.social
BUT…
We have hope!
Hope is about people uniting, working hard, and refusing to give up.
Together, we can face the truth and build a better future.
#ActNow #TellTheTruth #CitizensAssemble
👉🏼 Support people taking action:
tr.ee/mG9fU_ZKYh
✒️ @climatehuman.bsky.social
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A broken system is dying in front of faces, coughing up Trump and co as it fights to hold on to power and privilege. As Gramsci said: 'The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.'
Our fight: don't let new monsters replace the old
Our fight: don't let new monsters replace the old
November 26, 2024 at 12:26 PM
A broken system is dying in front of faces, coughing up Trump and co as it fights to hold on to power and privilege. As Gramsci said: 'The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.'
Our fight: don't let new monsters replace the old
Our fight: don't let new monsters replace the old
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‼️ LEADERSHIP NEEDED ‼️ #MoneyRebellion tell #UKGoverment politicians Ed Miliband, Jonathan Reynolds and Kerry McMarthy they MUST REFUSE APPROVAL for UK Export Finance (UKEF) to guarantee Total's murderous climate bomb gas project in #Mozambique 💣 #StopTotal #ClimateJustice
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November 26, 2024 at 12:37 PM
‼️ LEADERSHIP NEEDED ‼️ #MoneyRebellion tell #UKGoverment politicians Ed Miliband, Jonathan Reynolds and Kerry McMarthy they MUST REFUSE APPROVAL for UK Export Finance (UKEF) to guarantee Total's murderous climate bomb gas project in #Mozambique 💣 #StopTotal #ClimateJustice
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On 27 November, in Parliament, MPs have a chance to hear why their support for the Climate & Nature Bill is crucial, ahead of the #CANBill's second reading on 24 January.
Scientists, campaigners, MPs and Peers are issuing a united call for action: It's time to follow the science.
Scientists, campaigners, MPs and Peers are issuing a united call for action: It's time to follow the science.
November 26, 2024 at 1:33 PM
On 27 November, in Parliament, MPs have a chance to hear why their support for the Climate & Nature Bill is crucial, ahead of the #CANBill's second reading on 24 January.
Scientists, campaigners, MPs and Peers are issuing a united call for action: It's time to follow the science.
Scientists, campaigners, MPs and Peers are issuing a united call for action: It's time to follow the science.
#stormbert delivered a month of rainfall in 24 hours today & shut down #Euston and many other stations due to flooding. It was chaos for thousands of travellers But it’s business as usual for the financiers and insurers if carbon bomb projects #insureoursurvival #floodyhell #extinctionrebellion
November 24, 2024 at 8:17 PM
#stormbert delivered a month of rainfall in 24 hours today & shut down #Euston and many other stations due to flooding. It was chaos for thousands of travellers But it’s business as usual for the financiers and insurers if carbon bomb projects #insureoursurvival #floodyhell #extinctionrebellion
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This Greta Thunberg quote is another thing rattling around in my head today: "Our civilization is being sacrificed for the opportunity of a very small number of people to continue making enormous amounts of money"
November 16, 2024 at 11:39 PM
This Greta Thunberg quote is another thing rattling around in my head today: "Our civilization is being sacrificed for the opportunity of a very small number of people to continue making enormous amounts of money"