Worthing Climate Action Network
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WorthingCAN campaigns for #ClimateJustice and a #JustTransition
We need a #FossilFuelTreaty.
We need a #FossilFuelTreaty.
Nathalie Seddon, professor of biodiversity at the University of Oxford, said: “We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.”
#nationalemergencybriefing
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#nationalemergencybriefing
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Nathalie Seddon, professor of biodiversity at the University of Oxford, said: “We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.”
#nationalemergencybriefing
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#nationalemergencybriefing
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Watching this film of #nationalemergencybriefing
So far listened to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Natalie Seddon on nature @kevinclimate.bsky.social @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social
All deliver clear, brilliant (terrifying) and essential information.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
So far listened to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Natalie Seddon on nature @kevinclimate.bsky.social @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social
All deliver clear, brilliant (terrifying) and essential information.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
WATCH: National Emergency briefing on climate and nature by UK experts
YouTube video by GBNews
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Watching this film of #nationalemergencybriefing
So far listened to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Natalie Seddon on nature @kevinclimate.bsky.social @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social
All deliver clear, brilliant (terrifying) and essential information.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
So far listened to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Natalie Seddon on nature @kevinclimate.bsky.social @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social
All deliver clear, brilliant (terrifying) and essential information.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
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Appears that we have @gbnewsonline.bsky.social to thank for providing a full 2.5 hour video recording of the UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing introduction and expert briefings.
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
WATCH: National Emergency briefing on climate and nature by UK experts
YouTube video by GBNews
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Appears that we have @gbnewsonline.bsky.social to thank for providing a full 2.5 hour video recording of the UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing introduction and expert briefings.
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
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What did I tell you?
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
What did I tell you?
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Climate scientist @kevinclimate.bsky.social says “we need to eliminate fossil fuels”.
Societal and ecological collapse at 3-4C warming.
For <2C, the UK has 7 years of current CO2 emissions.
Drax and CCS are delay tech.
Heat pumps, good public transport, and deep cuts of aviation are essential.
Societal and ecological collapse at 3-4C warming.
For <2C, the UK has 7 years of current CO2 emissions.
Drax and CCS are delay tech.
Heat pumps, good public transport, and deep cuts of aviation are essential.
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Climate scientist @kevinclimate.bsky.social says “we need to eliminate fossil fuels”.
Societal and ecological collapse at 3-4C warming.
For <2C, the UK has 7 years of current CO2 emissions.
Drax and CCS are delay tech.
Heat pumps, good public transport, and deep cuts of aviation are essential.
Societal and ecological collapse at 3-4C warming.
For <2C, the UK has 7 years of current CO2 emissions.
Drax and CCS are delay tech.
Heat pumps, good public transport, and deep cuts of aviation are essential.
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Prof of Medicine @hughmontgomery.bsky.social says climate is biggest risk to health.
“I am scared” he says.
Web of impacts of climate lead to wars and societal collapse.
Plant-based diets and cuts to new oil and gas are among the tools Gov needs to promote.
“I am scared” he says.
Web of impacts of climate lead to wars and societal collapse.
Plant-based diets and cuts to new oil and gas are among the tools Gov needs to promote.
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Prof of Medicine @hughmontgomery.bsky.social says climate is biggest risk to health.
“I am scared” he says.
Web of impacts of climate lead to wars and societal collapse.
Plant-based diets and cuts to new oil and gas are among the tools Gov needs to promote.
“I am scared” he says.
Web of impacts of climate lead to wars and societal collapse.
Plant-based diets and cuts to new oil and gas are among the tools Gov needs to promote.
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Food security scientist @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social says farmers don’t know how to get through the next floods and droughts.
Gov needs to support plan-rich diets to support farmers and health and reduce food waste for cleaner air & water for healthy people, soils, nature, and climate.
Gov needs to support plan-rich diets to support farmers and health and reduce food waste for cleaner air & water for healthy people, soils, nature, and climate.
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Food security scientist @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social says farmers don’t know how to get through the next floods and droughts.
Gov needs to support plan-rich diets to support farmers and health and reduce food waste for cleaner air & water for healthy people, soils, nature, and climate.
Gov needs to support plan-rich diets to support farmers and health and reduce food waste for cleaner air & water for healthy people, soils, nature, and climate.
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The National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social in Westminster today is a call to action for politicians.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social in Westminster today is a call to action for politicians.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social started with “let’s work on creating hope, where there isn’t much of it left”
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A packed audience for the #NationalEmergencyBriefing this morning, listening to 9 experts give a hard-hitting and evidence-based view of the state of climate effects to MPs, Lords, and leaders across media, business and culture.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A packed audience for the #NationalEmergencyBriefing this morning, listening to 9 experts give a hard-hitting and evidence-based view of the state of climate effects to MPs, Lords, and leaders across media, business and culture.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social
Today’s the day!
Sadly, despite many requests to them, we don’t think either #BeccyCooper or #TomRutland - the #Worthing MPs - will attend.
Look forward to reports from those who do.
Sadly, despite many requests to them, we don’t think either #BeccyCooper or #TomRutland - the #Worthing MPs - will attend.
Look forward to reports from those who do.
November 27, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Today’s the day!
Sadly, despite many requests to them, we don’t think either #BeccyCooper or #TomRutland - the #Worthing MPs - will attend.
Look forward to reports from those who do.
Sadly, despite many requests to them, we don’t think either #BeccyCooper or #TomRutland - the #Worthing MPs - will attend.
Look forward to reports from those who do.
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Almost there
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Almost there
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Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
Important thread 👇
BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Important thread 👇
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“We urge you to act decisively to provide the investment, strategy and leadership that firefighters and the communities they protect urgently need to tackle the realities of climate change.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
“We urge you to act decisively to provide the investment, strategy and leadership that firefighters and the communities they protect urgently need to tackle the realities of climate change.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/uk-wildfires-more-areas-in-2025-than-since-records-began
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A Pathetic tinkering budget
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves scraps two-child benefit cap and confirms council tax changes as OBR apologises for leaking details
Office for Budget Responsibility blames ‘technical error’ after forecasts were published ahead of budget
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A Pathetic tinkering budget
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
What we need is a major redistribution of wealth and a massive investment in public services, but we get neither
As usual, the average worker will pay, while the rich, banks and big business will barely notice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
Yet another draconian decision by this terrible government.
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Labour’s plan to slash jury trials at odds with past Starmer calls to expand them
PM once advocated for all criminal cases to be heard before juries even those at magistrates court level, it has emerged
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Yet another draconian decision by this terrible government.
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
“Keir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
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🔴‘Scrapping Jury Trials Is an Attempt to Fix a Broken Justice System by Smashing It to Pieces’
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
'Scrapping Jury Trials Is an Attempt to Fix a Broken Justice System by Smashing It to Pieces'
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer's Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🔴‘Scrapping Jury Trials Is an Attempt to Fix a Broken Justice System by Smashing It to Pieces’
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
Taking away the fundamental right to be tried by a jury of your peers would be a disastrous move by Keir Starmer’s Government, argues barrister Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/26/s...
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With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill now set to pass unamended and serious anti-nature measures expected in the Budget, the situation for wildlife is deeply concerning www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Nature protections do not block growth confirms cross-party committee - News - Bat Conservation Trust
New evidence reinforces concerns about anti-nature rhetoric and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
www.bats.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill now set to pass unamended and serious anti-nature measures expected in the Budget, the situation for wildlife is deeply concerning www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
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Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
A ‘Stitch-Up’: Palestine Action Case Gets New Judges | Novara Media
The judicial review of Palestine Action’s proscription has been thrown into turmoil by a last-minute change. A new panel of judges includes one with a long history of working for the government and an...
novaramedia.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
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Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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"Breaking News: CEO of Southern Water, Lawrence Gosden, has been Citizen’s Arrested in central London at 9am this morning ...
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"Breaking News: CEO of Southern Water, Lawrence Gosden, has been Citizen’s Arrested in central London at 9am this morning ...
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
... their CEO was responsible for the most serious category of sewage pollution into rivers and seas, and is under criminal investigation"
via Citizen’s Arrest Network
Great to have this report on our #StopRosebank protest in Inside Magazines. #Worthing
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
Stop Rosebank protest and performance
On Saturday, November 22, community groups and dozens of concerned Worthing residents held a Stop Rosebank protest and performance on the promenade at Worthing Pier.
www.insidepublications.ltd
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Great to have this report on our #StopRosebank protest in Inside Magazines. #Worthing
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
Thanks again to @rachelmillward.bsky.social for speaking and @xrbrightondrummers.bsky.social for playing.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
@xrhorsham.bsky.social
www.insidepublications.ltd/news/stop-ro...
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Do you trust car manufacturers to tell the truth about the #Health & environmental impacts of their cars?
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
Public do not trust car manufacturers as new Dieselgate case begins in High Court | ClientEarth
New polling shows the British public want accountability.
www.clientearth.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you trust car manufacturers to tell the truth about the #Health & environmental impacts of their cars?
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
63% of British adults don't.
Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social