Martha Wardrop
@marthawardrop.bsky.social
Scottish Greens Hillhead Councillor. She/her. R/T not endorsements.
Further information at: https://marthawardrop.blogspot.com/
Promoted by Martha Wardrop at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.
Further information at: https://marthawardrop.blogspot.com/
Promoted by Martha Wardrop at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.
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Hanan and her one-year-old son, Moataz, have been receiving treatment for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported centre in Gaza.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hanan and her one-year-old son, Moataz, have been receiving treatment for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported centre in Gaza.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
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We're almost halfway through our A-Z of scams!
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Find out more about scams A-L on our website👇
Amazon
Bank
Cold callers
Delivery
Energy
Fake reviews
Gift cards
HMRC
Insurance
Jobs
Know your rights
Loans
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
December 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We're almost halfway through our A-Z of scams!
Find out more about scams A-L on our website👇
Amazon
Bank
Cold callers
Delivery
Energy
Fake reviews
Gift cards
HMRC
Insurance
Jobs
Know your rights
Loans
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
Find out more about scams A-L on our website👇
Amazon
Bank
Cold callers
Delivery
Energy
Fake reviews
Gift cards
HMRC
Insurance
Jobs
Know your rights
Loans
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
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UK plans add ‘new layer of cruelty’ for asylum seekers, expert warns
UK plans add ‘new layer of cruelty’ for asylum seekers, expert warns
The decision to end the automatic right to family reunion will intensify vulnerable refugees’ trauma and suffering
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
UK plans add ‘new layer of cruelty’ for asylum seekers, expert warns
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Mark Zuckerberg is building a data center in Louisiana that will use 3x more electricity than all of New Orleans.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Mark Zuckerberg is building a data center in Louisiana that will use 3x more electricity than all of New Orleans.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
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An uninsurable world isn’t a future idea. Climate risks are rising so fast that insurers are pulling back, leaving some regions nearly impossible to cover.
Watch our short film “An uninsurable future?” and join the conversation:
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Yq...
Watch our short film “An uninsurable future?” and join the conversation:
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Yq...
An Uninsurable Future? | Climate Majority Project
YouTube video by Climate Majority Project
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
An uninsurable world isn’t a future idea. Climate risks are rising so fast that insurers are pulling back, leaving some regions nearly impossible to cover.
Watch our short film “An uninsurable future?” and join the conversation:
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Yq...
Watch our short film “An uninsurable future?” and join the conversation:
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Yq...
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The agency's commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.
Condemnation as Israel raids UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem, removes UN flag
The agency's commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The agency's commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.
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Millions of children in Southeast Asia are facing the devastating impacts of relentless climate-related disasters.
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Millions of children in Southeast Asia affected by relentless climate-related disasters
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Spokesperson Ricardo Pires – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
www.unicef.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Millions of children in Southeast Asia are facing the devastating impacts of relentless climate-related disasters.
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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The combination of the climate crisis and overfishing is having a devastating effect on marine biodiversity not just in South Africa, but across the globe.
#ProtectTheOceans
#ProtectTheOceans
60,000 African penguins starved to death after sardine numbers collapsed – study
Climate crisis and overfishing contributed to loss of 95% of penguins in two breeding colonies in South Africa, research finds
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The combination of the climate crisis and overfishing is having a devastating effect on marine biodiversity not just in South Africa, but across the globe.
#ProtectTheOceans
#ProtectTheOceans
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Scotland’s Councils need sustainable, multi-year funding — now.
We've launched our 2026-27 Scottish Budget campaign today: Strong Councils, Strong Communities.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIpSjP
We've launched our 2026-27 Scottish Budget campaign today: Strong Councils, Strong Communities.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIpSjP
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Scotland’s Councils need sustainable, multi-year funding — now.
We've launched our 2026-27 Scottish Budget campaign today: Strong Councils, Strong Communities.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIpSjP
We've launched our 2026-27 Scottish Budget campaign today: Strong Councils, Strong Communities.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIpSjP
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'The Skate Girls of Kabul' photographic series by Jessica Fulford-Dobson featuring girls from the Afghan capital before the Taliban took control. #womensart #NeverForget women and girls of Afghanistan #HumanRights
December 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
'The Skate Girls of Kabul' photographic series by Jessica Fulford-Dobson featuring girls from the Afghan capital before the Taliban took control. #womensart #NeverForget women and girls of Afghanistan #HumanRights
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#StormBram will bring strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK.
We have various weather warnings in place, including an Amber wind warning.
Read our latest news release ⤵️
bit.ly/3KGB94B
We have various weather warnings in place, including an Amber wind warning.
Read our latest news release ⤵️
bit.ly/3KGB94B
Storm Bram has been named
Storm Bram will bring strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK, with an Amber warning issued.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
#StormBram will bring strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK.
We have various weather warnings in place, including an Amber wind warning.
Read our latest news release ⤵️
bit.ly/3KGB94B
We have various weather warnings in place, including an Amber wind warning.
Read our latest news release ⤵️
bit.ly/3KGB94B
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Every new member is another voice for our climate, and for ordinary people and families who are being hammered by a rigged system.
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Every new member is another voice for our climate, and for ordinary people and families who are being hammered by a rigged system.
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Green economy to generate $7trn annually by 2030. Current value of green economy $5trn a year.
#Renewableenergy, #EV's, energy efficiency, achieve strong financial returns.
Cost of #solar and lithium-ion #batteries dropped by 90% and offshore #wind by 50%.
www.edie.net/green-econom...
#Renewableenergy, #EV's, energy efficiency, achieve strong financial returns.
Cost of #solar and lithium-ion #batteries dropped by 90% and offshore #wind by 50%.
www.edie.net/green-econom...
Green Economy: A $7trn Opportunity by 2030 Revealed
Explore the booming green economy set to exceed $7trn annually. Discover the rapid growth driven by renewable energy, electric mobility, and low carbon solutions.
www.edie.net
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Green economy to generate $7trn annually by 2030. Current value of green economy $5trn a year.
#Renewableenergy, #EV's, energy efficiency, achieve strong financial returns.
Cost of #solar and lithium-ion #batteries dropped by 90% and offshore #wind by 50%.
www.edie.net/green-econom...
#Renewableenergy, #EV's, energy efficiency, achieve strong financial returns.
Cost of #solar and lithium-ion #batteries dropped by 90% and offshore #wind by 50%.
www.edie.net/green-econom...
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As we observe #16Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children 💜 it is important to understand how the #ClimateCrisis perpetuates gender inequality.
Here are 5 blogs unpacking the climate crisis and gender inequality are linked 🔗
act.gp/4pMIfU2
Here are 5 blogs unpacking the climate crisis and gender inequality are linked 🔗
act.gp/4pMIfU2
Can gender equality end the climate crisis? Here’s 5 blogs - Greenpeace International
Looking for blogs that unpack the relationship between gender, human rights and climate breakdown? We’ve got you covered
act.gp
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
As we observe #16Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children 💜 it is important to understand how the #ClimateCrisis perpetuates gender inequality.
Here are 5 blogs unpacking the climate crisis and gender inequality are linked 🔗
act.gp/4pMIfU2
Here are 5 blogs unpacking the climate crisis and gender inequality are linked 🔗
act.gp/4pMIfU2
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Digital abuse affects women and girls in many ways
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November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Digital abuse affects women and girls in many ways
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Nightfall this evening at Glasgow University, as seen from Kelvingrove Park.
#glasgow #glasgowuniversity #kelvingrovepark #architecture #architecturephotography #nightphotography #glasgowatnight
#glasgow #glasgowuniversity #kelvingrovepark #architecture #architecturephotography #nightphotography #glasgowatnight
December 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Nightfall this evening at Glasgow University, as seen from Kelvingrove Park.
#glasgow #glasgowuniversity #kelvingrovepark #architecture #architecturephotography #nightphotography #glasgowatnight
#glasgow #glasgowuniversity #kelvingrovepark #architecture #architecturephotography #nightphotography #glasgowatnight
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Our swift population is in sharp decline. They've fallen by two thirds since 1995 and were added to the UK's conservation red list in 2020.
But we have a simple, low-cost solution. Tell the government that now is the time to act to save our swifts.
greens.scot/saveourswifts
But we have a simple, low-cost solution. Tell the government that now is the time to act to save our swifts.
greens.scot/saveourswifts
Safe homes for Scotland’s swifts
Safe homes for Scotland’s swifts -
greens.scot
November 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Our swift population is in sharp decline. They've fallen by two thirds since 1995 and were added to the UK's conservation red list in 2020.
But we have a simple, low-cost solution. Tell the government that now is the time to act to save our swifts.
greens.scot/saveourswifts
But we have a simple, low-cost solution. Tell the government that now is the time to act to save our swifts.
greens.scot/saveourswifts
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The final COP30 agreement fails to even mention fossil fuels. Countries wanting to tackle climate change must not wait for the next meeting to take action
COP30: The UN climate summits are no longer fit for purpose
The final COP30 agreement fails to even mention fossil fuels. Countries wanting to tackle climate change must not wait for the next meeting to take action
www.newscientist.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The final COP30 agreement fails to even mention fossil fuels. Countries wanting to tackle climate change must not wait for the next meeting to take action
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Call out to those in North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Glasgow City Region, South of Scotland & the Western Isles who are staff, volunteers, or trustees from social enterprises, small businesses, housing associations, schools, or trade unions 🔽
@yunuscentregcu.bsky.social
Call out to those in North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Glasgow City Region, South of Scotland & the Western Isles who are staff, volunteers, or trustees from social enterprises, small businesses, housing associations, schools, or trade unions 🔽
@yunuscentregcu.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📣 Please share:
Call out to those in North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Glasgow City Region, South of Scotland & the Western Isles who are staff, volunteers, or trustees from social enterprises, small businesses, housing associations, schools, or trade unions 🔽
@yunuscentregcu.bsky.social
Call out to those in North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Glasgow City Region, South of Scotland & the Western Isles who are staff, volunteers, or trustees from social enterprises, small businesses, housing associations, schools, or trade unions 🔽
@yunuscentregcu.bsky.social
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🚨New report from @greenpeacear.bsky.social
North Africa’s energy transition is being shaped by fake solutions that keep the region tied to fossil fuels and external interests.
A just transition must benefit people living in the region, not distant markets or investors.
👉 act.gp/JET_Reportla...
North Africa’s energy transition is being shaped by fake solutions that keep the region tied to fossil fuels and external interests.
A just transition must benefit people living in the region, not distant markets or investors.
👉 act.gp/JET_Reportla...
Greenpeace MENA warns in a report: Without reform, North Africa’s energy transition may favor investors over communities - Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa - Greenpeace Middle East and North Af...
Greenpeace's report reveals North Africa's energy transition favors foreign investors and exports, limiting local benefits and energy sovereignty.
act.gp
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🚨New report from @greenpeacear.bsky.social
North Africa’s energy transition is being shaped by fake solutions that keep the region tied to fossil fuels and external interests.
A just transition must benefit people living in the region, not distant markets or investors.
👉 act.gp/JET_Reportla...
North Africa’s energy transition is being shaped by fake solutions that keep the region tied to fossil fuels and external interests.
A just transition must benefit people living in the region, not distant markets or investors.
👉 act.gp/JET_Reportla...
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🚨BREAKING: Kenyan court rules “sharing seeds is NOT a crime”
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
HISTORIC VICTORY: Kenyan Court Rules “Sharing Seeds is Not a Crime” in Landmark Verdict for Food Sovereignty - Greenpeace Africa
This judgment establishes powerful legal precedent globally, affirming that the ancient right of farmers to save and share seeds supersedes commercial interests, reshaping the legal balance of power b...
www.greenpeace.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨BREAKING: Kenyan court rules “sharing seeds is NOT a crime”
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
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For those of you who are in Glasgow, I'll be at the Byres Road Market in Hillhead Library this Saturday (29th Nov) from 11am until 4pm with my usual collection of Glasgow-themed Christmas cards, calendars, prints and coasters as well as copies of my book Glasgow Uncovered.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
For those of you who are in Glasgow, I'll be at the Byres Road Market in Hillhead Library this Saturday (29th Nov) from 11am until 4pm with my usual collection of Glasgow-themed Christmas cards, calendars, prints and coasters as well as copies of my book Glasgow Uncovered.
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From disappearing coral reefs to perma frost melting, these are the "tipping points" that could have enormous and lasting implications for humans, plants and animals on Earth #climateactionnow
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.
www.npr.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
From disappearing coral reefs to perma frost melting, these are the "tipping points" that could have enormous and lasting implications for humans, plants and animals on Earth #climateactionnow
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
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Multiple snow and ice warnings are out for today and overnight across the UK ❄️
Stay #WeatherAware 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Multiple snow and ice warnings are out for today and overnight across the UK ❄️
Stay #WeatherAware 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning