@birchian.bsky.social
Supporter of foodbanks (although we shouldn't need them), education, and stronger action against the climate crisis.
Pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks and then cheating.
One company alone, GlaxoSmithKline, cut its tax bill by £3.4B in a scheme meant to protect jobs but they cut UK jobs & moved manufacturing abroad.
I've signed - will you?
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/End-the-...
One company alone, GlaxoSmithKline, cut its tax bill by £3.4B in a scheme meant to protect jobs but they cut UK jobs & moved manufacturing abroad.
I've signed - will you?
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/End-the-...
Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
act.38degrees.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks and then cheating.
One company alone, GlaxoSmithKline, cut its tax bill by £3.4B in a scheme meant to protect jobs but they cut UK jobs & moved manufacturing abroad.
I've signed - will you?
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/End-the-...
One company alone, GlaxoSmithKline, cut its tax bill by £3.4B in a scheme meant to protect jobs but they cut UK jobs & moved manufacturing abroad.
I've signed - will you?
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/End-the-...
Please sign this petition against the unwarranted interference in our independent media by Donald Trump (I have).
Our government should not capitulate to this form of pressure, and we should know what pressure they put on the BBC.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Our government should not capitulate to this form of pressure, and we should know what pressure they put on the BBC.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Please sign this petition against the unwarranted interference in our independent media by Donald Trump (I have).
Our government should not capitulate to this form of pressure, and we should know what pressure they put on the BBC.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Our government should not capitulate to this form of pressure, and we should know what pressure they put on the BBC.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Conservatives and Reform UK want to take away our freedoms - Labour act like they couldn't care less.
Thank goodness for all the other parties...
Thank goodness for all the other parties...
Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
October 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Conservatives and Reform UK want to take away our freedoms - Labour act like they couldn't care less.
Thank goodness for all the other parties...
Thank goodness for all the other parties...
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Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
September 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
Every man is like the company he keeps.
- Latin proverb
Nigel's choices of company to keep show a very clear (and heavily denied) pattern. Methinks he doth protest too much.
And, of course, if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it IS a duck.
Take a look.
- Latin proverb
Nigel's choices of company to keep show a very clear (and heavily denied) pattern. Methinks he doth protest too much.
And, of course, if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it IS a duck.
Take a look.
Here is an interesting video presenting a detailed look at Nigel Farage’s past, including allegations of racism, financial controversies and far-right connections.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfyi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfyi...
Who is Nigel Farage?
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
www.youtube.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Every man is like the company he keeps.
- Latin proverb
Nigel's choices of company to keep show a very clear (and heavily denied) pattern. Methinks he doth protest too much.
And, of course, if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it IS a duck.
Take a look.
- Latin proverb
Nigel's choices of company to keep show a very clear (and heavily denied) pattern. Methinks he doth protest too much.
And, of course, if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it IS a duck.
Take a look.
Here's that US politician giving an honest character reference to Nigel Farage.
Time for UK journalists and politicians to step up too.
Time for UK journalists and politicians to step up too.
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Here's that US politician giving an honest character reference to Nigel Farage.
Time for UK journalists and politicians to step up too.
Time for UK journalists and politicians to step up too.
Well said @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
This week we heard an American politician challenge Nigel Farage on many points (including why aren't you at work today in parliament), but in the UK journalists and politicians don't challenge his lies and hypocrisy.
www.instagram.com/p/DN-9vjKCDu...
This week we heard an American politician challenge Nigel Farage on many points (including why aren't you at work today in parliament), but in the UK journalists and politicians don't challenge his lies and hypocrisy.
www.instagram.com/p/DN-9vjKCDu...
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www.instagram.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Well said @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
This week we heard an American politician challenge Nigel Farage on many points (including why aren't you at work today in parliament), but in the UK journalists and politicians don't challenge his lies and hypocrisy.
www.instagram.com/p/DN-9vjKCDu...
This week we heard an American politician challenge Nigel Farage on many points (including why aren't you at work today in parliament), but in the UK journalists and politicians don't challenge his lies and hypocrisy.
www.instagram.com/p/DN-9vjKCDu...
The atrocities in Gaza must stop, hostages be returned, and a peaceful way forward established.
Kudos to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for making the point that Trump must act, in concert with Starmer and all other leaders.
Take a look at what Ed says.
Kudos to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for making the point that Trump must act, in concert with Starmer and all other leaders.
Take a look at what Ed says.
I'm boycotting the state banquet to send a message to both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer that they cannot close their eyes and wish away the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Boycotting Trump Banquet to Call for Gaza Action
I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying…
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The atrocities in Gaza must stop, hostages be returned, and a peaceful way forward established.
Kudos to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for making the point that Trump must act, in concert with Starmer and all other leaders.
Take a look at what Ed says.
Kudos to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for making the point that Trump must act, in concert with Starmer and all other leaders.
Take a look at what Ed says.
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Good News!
The Economist reports that the green transition is racing ahead in the global south (outstripping Europe). It's driven by economics
- renewable energy is cheaper
- and it's home grown releasing valuable foreign currency that was used to import oil
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
The Economist reports that the green transition is racing ahead in the global south (outstripping Europe). It's driven by economics
- renewable energy is cheaper
- and it's home grown releasing valuable foreign currency that was used to import oil
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
The green transition has a surprising new home
Forget about northern Europeans, with their coalition governments and love of cycling
www.economist.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Good News!
The Economist reports that the green transition is racing ahead in the global south (outstripping Europe). It's driven by economics
- renewable energy is cheaper
- and it's home grown releasing valuable foreign currency that was used to import oil
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
The Economist reports that the green transition is racing ahead in the global south (outstripping Europe). It's driven by economics
- renewable energy is cheaper
- and it's home grown releasing valuable foreign currency that was used to import oil
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
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A thoughtful and well researched report on why burning wood for power (and heat) is a poor choice.
For instance,
- if you think biomass is renewable, maybe you're right, but it takes 60-120 years for the emitted CO2 to be recaptured. In the meantime its an emitter. We can't afford that.
For instance,
- if you think biomass is renewable, maybe you're right, but it takes 60-120 years for the emitted CO2 to be recaptured. In the meantime its an emitter. We can't afford that.
Burning wood for energy has long been touted as sustainable, but is it? Natalie Johnson, Research & Policy Officer at Global Action Plan plan presents the case that it's time for a rethink when it come to forest fuels.
Follow the link for full article:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/news/wood-bu...
Follow the link for full article:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/news/wood-bu...
Wood burning: it’s time for a rethink
Burning wood has been long touted as a ‘sustainable’ alternative to other methods of producing energy, however, the tides may be starting to turn as more people wise up to the issues with wood…
www.globalactionplan.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
A thoughtful and well researched report on why burning wood for power (and heat) is a poor choice.
For instance,
- if you think biomass is renewable, maybe you're right, but it takes 60-120 years for the emitted CO2 to be recaptured. In the meantime its an emitter. We can't afford that.
For instance,
- if you think biomass is renewable, maybe you're right, but it takes 60-120 years for the emitted CO2 to be recaptured. In the meantime its an emitter. We can't afford that.
TalkTV is airing attacks on trans people without broadcasting the views of those who support trans rights. Call on Ofcom to be a regulator and take action on this flagrant rule-breaking. The BBC is vilified for much less than this : goodlaw.social/66f6a3
Ofcom: stop TalkTV broadcasting hate
TalkTV is Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News for the UK – a constant source of toxic hate and far-right lies. Over the last 11 weeks, TalkTV has been spouting transphobic hate again and again – totally ignorin...
goodlaw.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
TalkTV is airing attacks on trans people without broadcasting the views of those who support trans rights. Call on Ofcom to be a regulator and take action on this flagrant rule-breaking. The BBC is vilified for much less than this : goodlaw.social/66f6a3
@edmilibandmp.bsky.social The country is counting on you and your department to #StopRosebank once and for all.
We can't afford the CO2 and other emissions from its oil - for the climate or our health.
It will do nothing for our energy security or energy costs.
Make it clear #NoMoreOilAndGas
We can't afford the CO2 and other emissions from its oil - for the climate or our health.
It will do nothing for our energy security or energy costs.
Make it clear #NoMoreOilAndGas
BREAKING 🚨: We've just dropped a massive banner off Westminster Bridge to demand the UK Government #StopRosebank
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
July 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
@edmilibandmp.bsky.social The country is counting on you and your department to #StopRosebank once and for all.
We can't afford the CO2 and other emissions from its oil - for the climate or our health.
It will do nothing for our energy security or energy costs.
Make it clear #NoMoreOilAndGas
We can't afford the CO2 and other emissions from its oil - for the climate or our health.
It will do nothing for our energy security or energy costs.
Make it clear #NoMoreOilAndGas
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BREAKING 🚨: We've just dropped a massive banner off Westminster Bridge to demand the UK Government #StopRosebank
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
July 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
BREAKING 🚨: We've just dropped a massive banner off Westminster Bridge to demand the UK Government #StopRosebank
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
🌳 Native woodlands can replace conifer plantations if we act now.
Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands.
Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? I have.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands.
Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? I have.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌳 Native woodlands can replace conifer plantations if we act now.
Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands.
Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? I have.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands.
Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? I have.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
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Creative protest opportunity...
The Met Office is currently looking for people to suggest up to 5 names for storms.
It would be great if we all suggested the same 5 names:
BigOil, BP, Equinor, Exxon, Shell.
Met Office page is: www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o...
The Met Office is currently looking for people to suggest up to 5 names for storms.
It would be great if we all suggested the same 5 names:
BigOil, BP, Equinor, Exxon, Shell.
Met Office page is: www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o...
Name our Storms
www.metoffice.gov.uk
June 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Creative protest opportunity...
The Met Office is currently looking for people to suggest up to 5 names for storms.
It would be great if we all suggested the same 5 names:
BigOil, BP, Equinor, Exxon, Shell.
Met Office page is: www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o...
The Met Office is currently looking for people to suggest up to 5 names for storms.
It would be great if we all suggested the same 5 names:
BigOil, BP, Equinor, Exxon, Shell.
Met Office page is: www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o...
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“you can’t claim to solve an intractable political problem by invoking imaginary scientific solutions.”
@jamesgdyke.info
@jamesgdyke.info
The climate centre is barking mad
The climate movement will fail if it doesn't respect both political and physical realities
jamesdyke.substack.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
“you can’t claim to solve an intractable political problem by invoking imaginary scientific solutions.”
@jamesgdyke.info
@jamesgdyke.info
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Reform wants expensive ⚡️electricity⚡️Do you?
Of course you don't. But that's not stopping them from trying to force it on you.
Their opposition to everything net zero means they don't like cheap electricity for you (renewables are cheapest). They want costly power.
#ReformHatesCheapElectricity
Of course you don't. But that's not stopping them from trying to force it on you.
Their opposition to everything net zero means they don't like cheap electricity for you (renewables are cheapest). They want costly power.
#ReformHatesCheapElectricity
NEW – Analysis: Reform-led councils threaten 6GW of solar and battery schemes across England
✍️ By @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org and @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social
💬 Comment from @edporter.bsky.social and Gareth Phillips
Read here ⬇️
✍️ By @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org and @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social
💬 Comment from @edporter.bsky.social and Gareth Phillips
Read here ⬇️
Analysis: Reform-led councils threaten 6GW of solar and battery schemes across England - Carbon Brief
Reform UK’s local-election victories in May 2025 could put 6 gigawatts (GW) of new clean-energy capacity at risk, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
www.carbonbrief.org
June 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reform wants expensive ⚡️electricity⚡️Do you?
Of course you don't. But that's not stopping them from trying to force it on you.
Their opposition to everything net zero means they don't like cheap electricity for you (renewables are cheapest). They want costly power.
#ReformHatesCheapElectricity
Of course you don't. But that's not stopping them from trying to force it on you.
Their opposition to everything net zero means they don't like cheap electricity for you (renewables are cheapest). They want costly power.
#ReformHatesCheapElectricity
#CarSpreading
And why does it need to be parked on the pavement?
If it's unsafe to park on the road because it might get scratched, then park elsewhere.
Look - there's another one behind it on the other side of the road!
Police ticketed this behaviour near us recently ❤️
bsky.app/profile/kirs...
And why does it need to be parked on the pavement?
If it's unsafe to park on the road because it might get scratched, then park elsewhere.
Look - there's another one behind it on the other side of the road!
Police ticketed this behaviour near us recently ❤️
bsky.app/profile/kirs...
Look at the size of this monstrosity I walked past this evening ☹️
#CarSpreading
#CarSpreading
June 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
#CarSpreading
And why does it need to be parked on the pavement?
If it's unsafe to park on the road because it might get scratched, then park elsewhere.
Look - there's another one behind it on the other side of the road!
Police ticketed this behaviour near us recently ❤️
bsky.app/profile/kirs...
And why does it need to be parked on the pavement?
If it's unsafe to park on the road because it might get scratched, then park elsewhere.
Look - there's another one behind it on the other side of the road!
Police ticketed this behaviour near us recently ❤️
bsky.app/profile/kirs...
I'm appalled that the King and the government are going ahead with a state visit for the autocrat Trump.
Help give him a welcome he deserves - join, donate or both
stoptrump.org.uk/donate/
Help give him a welcome he deserves - join, donate or both
stoptrump.org.uk/donate/
Help us stop Trump’s state visit! Donate to Stop Trump
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
June 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I'm appalled that the King and the government are going ahead with a state visit for the autocrat Trump.
Help give him a welcome he deserves - join, donate or both
stoptrump.org.uk/donate/
Help give him a welcome he deserves - join, donate or both
stoptrump.org.uk/donate/
Foxes of the decade?
Well done these foxes.
The rooftop garden was apparently designed for wildlife and now has foxes - mission accomplished!
Further coverage at www.londoncentric.media/p/why-lime-b... explaining (for instance) how they got on the roof.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Well done these foxes.
The rooftop garden was apparently designed for wildlife and now has foxes - mission accomplished!
Further coverage at www.londoncentric.media/p/why-lime-b... explaining (for instance) how they got on the roof.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Google battling ‘fox infestation’ on roof of £1bn London office
Foxes have ‘begun to dig burrows’ in soil of rooftop garden at the as yet unopened King’s Cross headquarters
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Foxes of the decade?
Well done these foxes.
The rooftop garden was apparently designed for wildlife and now has foxes - mission accomplished!
Further coverage at www.londoncentric.media/p/why-lime-b... explaining (for instance) how they got on the roof.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Well done these foxes.
The rooftop garden was apparently designed for wildlife and now has foxes - mission accomplished!
Further coverage at www.londoncentric.media/p/why-lime-b... explaining (for instance) how they got on the roof.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
📢 Being an MP is a full time job. Many of our MPs think so too & put a lot of effort into serving us. But a small, rotten, minority take our money and do little work for it.
I signed the petition calling on the Government to ban 2nd jobs for MPs. Please sign too act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-mps-...
I signed the petition calling on the Government to ban 2nd jobs for MPs. Please sign too act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-mps-...
Sign the petition: Say No to second jobs for MPs
I just signed the campaign calling to for MPs to be banned from having second jobs. Will you join me and add your name?
act.38degrees.org.uk
June 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📢 Being an MP is a full time job. Many of our MPs think so too & put a lot of effort into serving us. But a small, rotten, minority take our money and do little work for it.
I signed the petition calling on the Government to ban 2nd jobs for MPs. Please sign too act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-mps-...
I signed the petition calling on the Government to ban 2nd jobs for MPs. Please sign too act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-mps-...
I've signed this open letter calling on the Prime Minister to give more time for the #CANBill debate—and deliver the #REALChange we need. We need action for a greener, healthier, happier future—where people and nature can thrive. Will you add your name too? action.zerohour.uk @zero-hour.bsky.social
Climate and Nature Bill Campaign
Take action to support the Climate and Nature Bill
action.zerohour.uk
May 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I've signed this open letter calling on the Prime Minister to give more time for the #CANBill debate—and deliver the #REALChange we need. We need action for a greener, healthier, happier future—where people and nature can thrive. Will you add your name too? action.zerohour.uk @zero-hour.bsky.social
How can Thames Water bosses get bonuses when the business is failing? It's massively in debt, failing to provide services, and looking for OfWat to cut it some breaks.
Stop bonuses for failure. I've signed this petition to ask the Government to step in: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/thames-w...
Stop bonuses for failure. I've signed this petition to ask the Government to step in: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/thames-w...
Sign the petition: Block Thames Water bonuses
Thames Water bosses are cashing in on a £3bn emergency bailout - while pipes leak and bills rise. Stop bonuses for failure. Sign the petition now to get the Government to step in: 👇
act.38degrees.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
How can Thames Water bosses get bonuses when the business is failing? It's massively in debt, failing to provide services, and looking for OfWat to cut it some breaks.
Stop bonuses for failure. I've signed this petition to ask the Government to step in: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/thames-w...
Stop bonuses for failure. I've signed this petition to ask the Government to step in: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/thames-w...
I've signed a petition calling on the UN to ban fossil fuel lobbyists from the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. Companies like Shell make billions turning oil and gas into plastic - they’re trying to sabotage the talks and block real action on plastic pollution. Let’s stop them! act.gp/3YxOUXa
Kick Big Oil Out of Plastics Talks
Fossil fuel companies want to keep flooding our home with plastic for profit. They’re trying to block action to tackle plastic pollution - we must stop them.
act.gp
May 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I've signed a petition calling on the UN to ban fossil fuel lobbyists from the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. Companies like Shell make billions turning oil and gas into plastic - they’re trying to sabotage the talks and block real action on plastic pollution. Let’s stop them! act.gp/3YxOUXa