Bruce Bassam

Into Extinction Rebellion, kites, anti-racism, anti-fascism, bikes, human rights, my family, socialism, the weather & (probably) far too many other things...

[Bruce Bassam @Bruce_Bassam]

UNRWA staff accused by Israel sacked without evidence, chief admits. Philippe Lazzarini says summary dismissal of nine employees was ‘reverse due process’ after Israel’s claims they aided Hamas attack. https://t.co/o8i4BcH0w2

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Environment Agency ‘letting River Wye go into a death spiral’, say campaigners. Judicial review looking at claims agency allowed destructive levels of nutrients from chicken manure to enter waterway.
#ExtinctionRebellion #Greenpeace
https://t.co/evpXnYUMdh

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‘A powerful message through song’: the UK’s Climate Choir Movement is growing. Founded in Bristol in 2022, ‘the moderate flank of protest’ has 600 members in 11 choirs. https://t.co/ec4SS1y8Oq

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The world is reducing its reliance on fossil fuels – except for in three key sectors. Dramatic changes in energy industry and EVs reducing fossil fuel use, but shipping, aviation and industry a long way from net zero.
#Greenpeace #ExtinctionRebellion https://t.co/ey4sIBLApm

[Bruce Bassam @Bruce_Bassam]

Tables without food, bedrooms without beds. Grinding child poverty in Britain calls for anger – and a plan. There are things ministers must do but also actions we can take to help fellow citizens. Both are now essential. https://t.co/uQMo7tJc5t

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Starmer to announce scaling back of £28bn green investment plan. Labour leader to say move is down to economic uncertainty caused by Tory government, sources reveal. 👎🤬 https://t.co/ZCSqWYwzVD

[Bruce Bassam @Bruce_Bassam]

World ‘not prepared’ for climate disasters after warmest ever January.
Effect of El Niño phenomenon combined with human-driven global heating is causing increasing alarm among scientists.
#Greenpeace #ExtinctionRebellion https://t.co/KgqJLpBSaD

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The women being prosecuted in Great Britain for abortions. Between 1861 and November 2022, only 3 women were convicted of having an illegal abortion. But since December 2022, 1 woman has been convicted and 6 people are awaiting trial. Why the sudden rise? https://t.co/l7aXQS0PXT

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British abortion law is a medieval nightmare. An increasing number of women are being prosecuted for procuring abortions and face the possibility of life imprisonment. Why are we being so polite about this outrage? https://t.co/Y4ZOrrEd4G

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Starmer ‘unwavering’ over Labour green pledge despite claims party dropping it. Labour leader says £28bn green investment ‘desperately needed’ after sources said last week Labour were planning to ditch policy. https://t.co/rELOU4jmKh

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�Sign and share this urgent petition calling for a #CeasefireNow in Gaza and Israel - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/ImKuutxacB via @UKChange

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Judge throws out case against Greta Thunberg and other London protesters.
Court rules not enough evidence provided to prove defendants failed to comply with section 14 order at anti-fossil fuel rally.✊
#ExtinctionRebellion #Greenpeace https://t.co/jFAV5sUMG3

[Bruce Bassam @Bruce_Bassam]

Labour scrapping £28bn green pledge could leave UK colder, sicker and poorer. Decision to abandon key policy decried as ‘economically illiterate’ reaction to short-term political pressures.
#Greenpeace #ExtinctionRebellion https://t.co/eK1tamZs9f

[Bruce Bassam @Bruce_Bassam]

In a world built by plutocrats, the powerful are protected while vengeful laws silence their critics. In the UK and around the world, those who challenge rich corporations are being hounded and crushed with ever-more inventive penalties. https://t.co/5Ptb4MPFtM

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Labour accused of ‘massive backward step’ over decision to drop £28bn green investment pledge – UK politics live.
A senior Labour frontbencher confirmed the party has ditched its commitment on green spending. Dispair!👎 https://t.co/1omwRY39C0

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‘Grossly irresponsible’: UK hands out 24 new North Sea oil and gas licences.The move to grant 17 companies the right to drill for fossil fuels is ‘a pipe dream’ that will do little for energy security, say environmentalists #Greenpeace #ExtinctionRebellion https://t.co/Ap4CwQLBAU

[Greenpeace International @Greenpeace]

Shell made €26,2billion in profit in 2023.

It was also the hottest year on record for the planet

Fossil fuels are the biggest contributor to the #climatecrisis

Tell Shell to phase out fossil fuels to make way for a green, safe and more just society👇

#StopDrillingStartPaying

[Bruce Bassam @Bruce_Bassam]

BREAKING: @Shell made £22 BILLION in profit last year. Just 13% of that would be enough to cancel everyone's energy debt in the UK. Tell political leaders: if you want our votes, cancel energy debt, with a proper windfall tax on energy giants NOW. https://t.co/14CkAWiv1w

[Bruce Bassam @Bruce_Bassam]

‘Smoking gun proof’: fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show. Documents show industry-backed Air Pollution Foundation uncovered the severe harm climate change would wreak.
#ExtinctionRebellion #Greenpeace https://t.co/Pi9I6kqvYi

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UK risks steep decline without £28bn green economy pledge, Labour warned.
Business leader says investment in low-carbon economy is ‘absolute minimum’, a view echoed by other experts. https://t.co/3gp0NX5VU3