Lauren Barnes

Sustainability Engineer - Arup
Pretend grown up in grown up job
Building Equality Member 🌈 she/her

[Indy Johar @indy_johar]

The revolution won’t be born in Westminster. As Westminster radically underestimates the capacity of citizens to sense the real scale of the challenge - requiring structural reform of our energy, food, material, care and human development economies AND reform of our thesis of a 21st economy based on the subjugation of humans AND ecologies into instrumentalised labour and resources.

This revolution will be born in the likes of Bristol, Birmingham, Plymouth, Sheffield.. been learning this repeatedly across the work of @WeCanMakeHomes @CIVIC_SQUARE @PlymouthOctopus @weareopus

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

There have been so many scandals and so much corruption under this lot that this kind of story barely registers any more. And that is a real danger … Villiers had £70,000 in Shell shares while environment secretary | Theresa Villiers | The Guardian https://t.co/64geYXNS97

[Just Stop Oil @JustStop_Oil]

Confettigate: A Statement From Just Stop Oil

The lady who threw confetti in Bruton yesterday was upholding a tradition that is common across many cultures. We absolutely defend the right for people to throw confetti (of whatever colour) at weddings and other celebrations.

If it was a form of protest — which is yet to be established — we applaud it and thank the person concerned. It was peaceful and not especially disruptive, but got massive media attention for Just Stop Oil’s demand.

It has also helped people to recall that George Osborne, one of the main architects of economic austerity, is directly responsible for over 300,000 excess deaths, and that — as a newspaper editor — he was responsible for some of the most egregious climate-denying nonsense ever to darken the pages of mainstream mass media.

However, as much as we applaud the use of orange confetti at this wedding, we were not responsible.

Perhaps the press could focus on something more important now? Like the current government’s plans to licence over 100 new oil and gas projects, which will result in excess deaths the likes of which we have never seen. Or the fact that the UN Secretary General has said that ‘climate change is out of control’ as we’ve just seen the hottest average temperatures since records began. Or the fact that Canadian wildfires have now burned down an area the size of Portugal.

We are in catastrophically dangerous territory and the press have a moral responsibility to inform and educate people as to the causes of the crisis so that we can take action to defend ourselves. In 2023, it is simply criminal not to check your facts.

[Arup UK @ArupUK]

Today we launch the first edition of UK Cities Intelligence, a quarterly collection of research and stories from our experts exploring topics impacting the cities in which we live, work, and enjoy life.

Read the inaugural edition here: https://t.co/IWmBKkpFKX

[Lauren Barnes @LaurenVBarnes]

@shtebunaev @csm_news @AnthropoceneAS Visited this weekend - hope you have a great discussion!

[Lauren Barnes @LaurenVBarnes]

@Catraws @CIVIC_SQUARE Really exciting - congratulations Cat - be great to catch up soon!

[Lionesses @Lionesses]

Mary Earps: #TheBest FIFA Women's Goalkeeper 2022! 💫

[Sarah Jones @SarahJonestoo]

I've written a prayer which may be helpful for anyone wishing to pray for Brianna Ghey. Please feel free to use it if you like it and to share it with others if you wish 🙏 #faithfullyLGBT #BriannaGhey

[Arup UK @ArupUK]

We are proud to announce we've achieved @stonewalluk's coveted gold award for the first time, ranking #2 overall in the Workplace Equality Index standings and #1 in the Construction, Engineering and Property industry rankings! Moving-up 335 places on the index since 2020.

[British LGBT Awards @BritLGBTAwards]

Congratulation to Connect Out, @Arup's LGBT+ Network Group!

You're a @LGIM 🌐 Top 10 Network Group or ERG 🌐

Check out the full category in the #BritishLGBTAwards here 👇 👇
https://t.co/6m2uXgZNkL

[Lauren Barnes @LaurenVBarnes]

@CrossDavidB Hi @CrossDavidB where is this from please?

[Arup UK @ArupUK]

Are #ESG commitments just aspirations captured in a document? Can they deliver tangible outcomes? Join us and @BCO_UK for breakfast on Feb 2 to hear the experience of @Lendlease and @stanhope_plc on turning strategy into reality.

Register online here: https://t.co/bk7XlCOCDt

[Katherine O'Brien @katherine__ob]

I cannot believe @BBCWorld published this headline in the year 2023. Staggering sexism.

[Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund]

To celebrate the launch of my new book, I'm giving away a free copy. Retweet to enter (UK only) and a random winner will be selected on Boxing Day! https://t.co/f2bYxqzDT7 #modelmaking #architecture #history

[Arup UK @ArupUK]

We are proud to launch the community consultation for the regeneration of the National Transgender Memorial, in collaboration with @SparkleWeekend.

We hope to reach a wider cross-section of the trans community. Take part and find more information here: https://t.co/pTCMi5O9Md

[Charlie @CHeywoodHeath]

My latest article for @nowthenmag is finally out! It unpacks the development taking place in Sheffield city centre, and discusses the opportunities available if we pursue a sustainable, people-centred approach to our city’s future! https://t.co/ZqnkMNlmm3

[Lauren Barnes @LaurenVBarnes]

Fantastic news, making green infrastructure accessible to everyone is key to moving towards a Net Zero Future

[South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority @SouthYorksMCA]

South Yorkshire bus and tram fares will be capped at £2 from 1 November, as Mayor Oliver Coppard sets out bold plans to combat the cost-of-living crisis.

🚌🚋🎫 Read more about the price freeze on our website: https://t.co/cheTEOgKMd

[Steel City Beer Festival @sheffbeerfest]

🍻 Competition Time 🍻

To celebrate the arrival of our @HendoRelish half pint pots, we’re giving away 2 tickets for the festival! 🙌🏻

You get free entry, free glass, free pint, free programme and a free game!

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Good luck!