Tree Staunton
@stauntontree.bsky.social
Psychotherapist and climate psychologist; cohouser, fellow traveller, mother, sister, aunt; writer
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Tree Staunton
@stauntontree.bsky.social
· Oct 10
Being a Therapist in a Time of Climate Breakdown
This book introduces readers to the known psychological aspects of climate change as a pressing global concern and explores how they are relevant to current and future clinical practice.
Arguing that ...
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Following Peter. So grateful that he wrote the first chapter in our book Being a Therapist in a Time of Climate Breakdown www.routledge.com/Being-a-Ther...
“You’re presumed to be innocent and unless there’s very strong evidence, or even some evidence, that they are flight risks or are likely to attempt to do similar actions again within the period they’re on bail they should be granted bail. That seems to me fairly basic.”
No longer in UK apparently
No longer in UK apparently
Michael Mansfield criticises ministers’ refusal to meet Palestine Action hunger strikers
Michael Mansfield criticises ministers’ refusal to meet Palestine Action hunger strikers
Leading human rights lawyer accuses government of ‘dismissive approach’ based on ‘ludicrous’ reasoning
One of the UK’s leading human rights lawyers has criticised the government’s refusal to engage with Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners who are on hunger strike as based on “ludicrous” reasoning.
In its strongest statement yet, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said that meeting with the hunger strikers risked creating “perverse incentives” but this was roundly rejected by Michael Mansfield KC, known for his work on landmark cases such as the Grenfell Tower fire, Stephen Lawrence and the Birmingham Six. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“You’re presumed to be innocent and unless there’s very strong evidence, or even some evidence, that they are flight risks or are likely to attempt to do similar actions again within the period they’re on bail they should be granted bail. That seems to me fairly basic.”
No longer in UK apparently
No longer in UK apparently
Bluesky are you deleting video of Greta arrest? Why has Owen Jones post disappeared?
Obviously Greta is a huge security risk and a wanted criminal
What is this country coming to?
UK democracy is fast disappearing 😨🥵
What is this country coming to?
UK democracy is fast disappearing 😨🥵
OMG!!! 🥵
December 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Bluesky are you deleting video of Greta arrest? Why has Owen Jones post disappeared?
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Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard
Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard
Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices
Greta Thunberg has been arrested in London after taking part in a protest holding a sign expressing support for Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers.
The Swedish activist arrived after a protest had begun outside the offices of an insurance company in London and she sat down with a sign saying “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard
Obviously Greta is a huge security risk and a wanted criminal
What is this country coming to?
UK democracy is fast disappearing 😨🥵
What is this country coming to?
UK democracy is fast disappearing 😨🥵
OMG!!! 🥵
December 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Obviously Greta is a huge security risk and a wanted criminal
What is this country coming to?
UK democracy is fast disappearing 😨🥵
What is this country coming to?
UK democracy is fast disappearing 😨🥵
‘James Smith, an emergency doctor who has been providing advice and support to the hunger strikers and their families, says that the lack of communication by prisons during the strikers’ hospitalisation flies in the face of standard protocol’
This is clearly an inhumane political sanction
This is clearly an inhumane political sanction
Parents of Palestine Action hunger striker ‘fear the worst’ as son remains on remand - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/parents-palestine-action-hunger-striker-fear-worst-son-remains-remand
Parents of Palestine Action hunger striker ‘fear the worst’ as son remains on remand
Parents of Kamran Ahmed, who has been on hunger strike for more than 40 days, have struggled since their son was taken from them
www.middleeasteye.net
December 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
‘James Smith, an emergency doctor who has been providing advice and support to the hunger strikers and their families, says that the lack of communication by prisons during the strikers’ hospitalisation flies in the face of standard protocol’
This is clearly an inhumane political sanction
This is clearly an inhumane political sanction
Yup. Had to repost. Trust DeNiro
Love reposting this especially 👏😎💙
Robert DeNiro: “Fuck Trump!”… “I’d like to punch him in the face.”
DeNiro speaks for all of us. 👊🏼
Robert DeNiro: “Fuck Trump!”… “I’d like to punch him in the face.”
DeNiro speaks for all of us. 👊🏼
December 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Yup. Had to repost. Trust DeNiro
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It’s not dark yet…but it’s getting there….
It’s not dark yet…but it’s getting there….
Bob Dylan - Not Dark Yet (Version 1)
YouTube video by BobDylanVEVO
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December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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It’s not dark yet…but it’s getting there….
It’s not dark yet…but it’s getting there….
‘Most of those killed were children…..an extreme massacre….
We called the ambulance and civil defense teams but they were not allowed to pass by the Israeli army…’
How can they bear such pain…. so relentless and pointless.
We called the ambulance and civil defense teams but they were not allowed to pass by the Israeli army…’
How can they bear such pain…. so relentless and pointless.
"Palestinians have held funerals in Gaza city for victims of an Israeli attack on a school being used as a shelter"
December 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
‘Most of those killed were children…..an extreme massacre….
We called the ambulance and civil defense teams but they were not allowed to pass by the Israeli army…’
How can they bear such pain…. so relentless and pointless.
We called the ambulance and civil defense teams but they were not allowed to pass by the Israeli army…’
How can they bear such pain…. so relentless and pointless.
youtu.be/GUfm8s3OXtQ
Exactly why Trump’s ‘peace plan’ cannot get off the ground - but why no one else is in a position to do anything 🫣
Exactly why Trump’s ‘peace plan’ cannot get off the ground - but why no one else is in a position to do anything 🫣
What Hamas Leaders Told Jeremy Scahill in Meetings in Qatar
YouTube video by Drop Site News
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December 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
youtu.be/GUfm8s3OXtQ
Exactly why Trump’s ‘peace plan’ cannot get off the ground - but why no one else is in a position to do anything 🫣
Exactly why Trump’s ‘peace plan’ cannot get off the ground - but why no one else is in a position to do anything 🫣
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They began their hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
They began their hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why | Amu Gib
Our demands are simple – and they start with stopping the flow of arms to Israel, says activist Amu Gib
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They began their hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
They began their hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
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The Met is using powers it doesn't have to quash protests against Israel's genocide, say experts.
When it comes to Palestinian rights, the Met appears "not to care if it is acting within the law".
More here: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When it comes to Palestinian rights, the Met appears "not to care if it is acting within the law".
More here: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
December 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Met is using powers it doesn't have to quash protests against Israel's genocide, say experts.
When it comes to Palestinian rights, the Met appears "not to care if it is acting within the law".
More here: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When it comes to Palestinian rights, the Met appears "not to care if it is acting within the law".
More here: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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They’re all stealing Palestine’s natural resources, Egypt included!🤬
Periodic reminder of their ‘End Game’ for #Gaza👇🏼 #NeverForget
“Wiping Gaza Off the Map”: Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine’s Maritime Natural Gas Reserves www.globalresearch.ca/israel-gas-o...
Periodic reminder of their ‘End Game’ for #Gaza👇🏼 #NeverForget
“Wiping Gaza Off the Map”: Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine’s Maritime Natural Gas Reserves www.globalresearch.ca/israel-gas-o...
September 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
They’re all stealing Palestine’s natural resources, Egypt included!🤬
Periodic reminder of their ‘End Game’ for #Gaza👇🏼 #NeverForget
“Wiping Gaza Off the Map”: Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine’s Maritime Natural Gas Reserves www.globalresearch.ca/israel-gas-o...
Periodic reminder of their ‘End Game’ for #Gaza👇🏼 #NeverForget
“Wiping Gaza Off the Map”: Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine’s Maritime Natural Gas Reserves www.globalresearch.ca/israel-gas-o...
Such lengthy periods on remand cannot be justified, apart from in the most exceptionally serious cases, where an individual poses an ongoing threat to public safety.
the Palestine Action hunger strikers: the government is trying to ignore this protest
''Doctors have warned that the lives of these prisoners are now in danger. Pretending this is not happening is not good enough
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
''Doctors have warned that the lives of these prisoners are now in danger. Pretending this is not happening is not good enough
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the Palestine Action hunger strikers: the government is trying to ignore this protest | Editorial
Editorial: Doctors have warned that the lives of these prisoners are now in danger. Pretending this is not happening is not good enough
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Such lengthy periods on remand cannot be justified, apart from in the most exceptionally serious cases, where an individual poses an ongoing threat to public safety.
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It’s #InternationalMigrantsDay
Migration has always been a part of human history, with people moving to seek better opportunities and escape conflicts, violence and climate-related impacts.
Migration has always been a part of human history, with people moving to seek better opportunities and escape conflicts, violence and climate-related impacts.
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It’s #InternationalMigrantsDay
Migration has always been a part of human history, with people moving to seek better opportunities and escape conflicts, violence and climate-related impacts.
Migration has always been a part of human history, with people moving to seek better opportunities and escape conflicts, violence and climate-related impacts.
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The Battle Cry for Zack - 6 tracks inspired by @zackpolanski.bsky.social and the way he's taking on the establishment.
Please share. #musicsky
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Please share. #musicsky
open.spotify.com/album/5zHOf2...
The Battle Cry for Zack
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December 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The Battle Cry for Zack - 6 tracks inspired by @zackpolanski.bsky.social and the way he's taking on the establishment.
Please share. #musicsky
open.spotify.com/album/5zHOf2...
Please share. #musicsky
open.spotify.com/album/5zHOf2...
Stroud vigil joined by the Red Band tonight; grave concern about our hunger strikers who are being shackled - held for over a year without trial! Young people at death’s door and our Government is so threatened by their demands that Israel STOP that they will let them die too? 😨 Shame on Starmer
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Stroud vigil joined by the Red Band tonight; grave concern about our hunger strikers who are being shackled - held for over a year without trial! Young people at death’s door and our Government is so threatened by their demands that Israel STOP that they will let them die too? 😨 Shame on Starmer
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Earthjustice filed a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s authorization of harmful oil exploration in Alaska’s Western Arctic.
This move by the administration is part of an all-out assault on Alaska’s Arctic, aiming to maximize drilling across the entire region.
This move by the administration is part of an all-out assault on Alaska’s Arctic, aiming to maximize drilling across the entire region.
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Oil Exploration in Remote Areas of the Arctic
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Earthjustice filed a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s authorization of harmful oil exploration in Alaska’s Western Arctic.
This move by the administration is part of an all-out assault on Alaska’s Arctic, aiming to maximize drilling across the entire region.
This move by the administration is part of an all-out assault on Alaska’s Arctic, aiming to maximize drilling across the entire region.
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‘“From the river to the sea” is an anti-apartheid chant. It is a call for liberation from the oppression experienced by all Palestinians. It is a recognition that freedom – and equal rights – can only come from Israel’s decolonisation..’
‘“From the river to the sea” is an anti-apartheid chant. It is a call for liberation from the oppression experienced by all Palestinians. It is a recognition that freedom – and equal rights – can only come from Israel’s decolonisation..’
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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‘“From the river to the sea” is an anti-apartheid chant. It is a call for liberation from the oppression experienced by all Palestinians. It is a recognition that freedom – and equal rights – can only come from Israel’s decolonisation..’
‘“From the river to the sea” is an anti-apartheid chant. It is a call for liberation from the oppression experienced by all Palestinians. It is a recognition that freedom – and equal rights – can only come from Israel’s decolonisation..’
So the only response is they should be persuaded to stop their strike. The opportunity to make the point is almost entirely missed. They are
Illegally held for over a year unprecedented in law for burglary. It is a political decision and I want to see this acknowledged.
Illegally held for over a year unprecedented in law for burglary. It is a political decision and I want to see this acknowledged.
"Some of them have been on hunger strike for 48 days"
Well done to @adilray.bsky.social for covering the Palestine hunger strikers and reading out their names on #GMB.
Well done to @adilray.bsky.social for covering the Palestine hunger strikers and reading out their names on #GMB.
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
So the only response is they should be persuaded to stop their strike. The opportunity to make the point is almost entirely missed. They are
Illegally held for over a year unprecedented in law for burglary. It is a political decision and I want to see this acknowledged.
Illegally held for over a year unprecedented in law for burglary. It is a political decision and I want to see this acknowledged.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
All are being held for alleged involvement in Palestine Action protests and will have spent well over a year in jail – the pre-trial custody time limit is six months – before being tried.
All are being held for alleged involvement in Palestine Action protests and will have spent well over a year in jail – the pre-trial custody time limit is six months – before being tried.
Palestine Action-linked hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah taken to hospital
Protesters had gathered outside prison to demand 20-year-old, who is on day 46, receive urgent medical attention
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
All are being held for alleged involvement in Palestine Action protests and will have spent well over a year in jail – the pre-trial custody time limit is six months – before being tried.
All are being held for alleged involvement in Palestine Action protests and will have spent well over a year in jail – the pre-trial custody time limit is six months – before being tried.
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No one can convince me otherwise that if these children were white, blonde hair blue eyed and from any country in the industrialised world, there would’ve been a different response from politicians and media
The international community has abandoned Palestinian children to face alone the brutality and savagery of the IOF.
Jewish soldiers detained 5 Palestinian kids at the request of illegal “Havat Maon” Jewish settlers.
The kids' crime? Gathering wild vegetables.
Shame on all of us.
Jewish soldiers detained 5 Palestinian kids at the request of illegal “Havat Maon” Jewish settlers.
The kids' crime? Gathering wild vegetables.
Shame on all of us.
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
No one can convince me otherwise that if these children were white, blonde hair blue eyed and from any country in the industrialised world, there would’ve been a different response from politicians and media
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President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.