Dr Andrew Boswell #ClimateLitigation
@drandrewboswell.bsky.social
Science-Energy-Law expert
UK Scrap Carbon Capture campaign
🎥 https://scrapcc.org/CCS-FILM-BS1
READ: https://scrapcc.org/CCS-BLOG-BS1
ACTION: https://scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
UK Scrap Carbon Capture campaign
🎥 https://scrapcc.org/CCS-FILM-BS1
READ: https://scrapcc.org/CCS-BLOG-BS1
ACTION: https://scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
Pinned
📢 SCRAP CARBON CAPTURE (CCS)
Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure
Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way
Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
(More below)
Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure
Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way
Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1
(More below)
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🌍 The new Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus has launched in Parliament! The CNCC is calling for a renewed consensus on climate and nature action; giving practical solutions that work for people, the planet, and the economy.
To stay updated on the CNCC 👉 thecncc.org
To stay updated on the CNCC 👉 thecncc.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🌍 The new Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus has launched in Parliament! The CNCC is calling for a renewed consensus on climate and nature action; giving practical solutions that work for people, the planet, and the economy.
To stay updated on the CNCC 👉 thecncc.org
To stay updated on the CNCC 👉 thecncc.org
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If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
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On those 82 pages in the PAP letter ... bsky.app/profile/good...
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
On those 82 pages in the PAP letter ... bsky.app/profile/good...
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🚨🚨 goodlawproject.org/were-challen...
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚨🚨 goodlawproject.org/were-challen...
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
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We have a great line-up for this event on Friday. Do please come if you're in the area.
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TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice
A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We have a great line-up for this event on Friday. Do please come if you're in the area.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/time-for-r...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/time-for-r...
Hey, big polluters caused the climate crisis—why should we pay for the impacts while they continue to pollute and profit?
Sign this petition, demanding big polluters and the super-rich pay their fair share for a greener future. 🌍👇
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Sign this petition, demanding big polluters and the super-rich pay their fair share for a greener future. 🌍👇
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Make polluters worldwide pay for a greener future
While the cost of living and climate crises rage on and oil and gas companies' profits soar, something is shifting… More and more of us want big polluters to pay for the damage they cause to our plane...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Hey, big polluters caused the climate crisis—why should we pay for the impacts while they continue to pollute and profit?
Sign this petition, demanding big polluters and the super-rich pay their fair share for a greener future. 🌍👇
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Sign this petition, demanding big polluters and the super-rich pay their fair share for a greener future. 🌍👇
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
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Agree
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Developers met ministers dozens of times over planning bill while ecologists were shut out
Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homes
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Agree
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Government needs to get serious about climate change. And it hasn't so we're suing. But this is the longest and most expensive legal letter Good Law Project has ever sent - and it involves a huge team of specialist lawyers. And we really could use your help. goodlaw.social/4cqi
Make Keir Starmer step up on climate
The government is failing to tackle global heating – so we’re forcing it to take action
goodlaw.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Government needs to get serious about climate change. And it hasn't so we're suing. But this is the longest and most expensive legal letter Good Law Project has ever sent - and it involves a huge team of specialist lawyers. And we really could use your help. goodlaw.social/4cqi
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“Our case is very simple. Starmer needs to stop exporting emissions to other countries. Instead he must listen to the experts so the UK does its fair share to tackle global heating” – @goodlawproject.org
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
Legal action launched against UK Government's climate plans
LEGAL action is being taken against the UK Government's climate framework by the Good Law Project (GLP) as the Prime Minister travels to Brazil for…
www.thenational.scot
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
“Our case is very simple. Starmer needs to stop exporting emissions to other countries. Instead he must listen to the experts so the UK does its fair share to tackle global heating” – @goodlawproject.org
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25601891.legal-action-launched-uk-governments-climate-agenda/
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We’re working with @glanlaw.bsky.social and our claimants SOS UK, @tippingpointuk.bsky.social and Save Hemsby Coastline to challenge the UK government.
Starmer’s climate framework is so full of holes that it breaches our right to family life. Support our challenge here:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
Starmer’s climate framework is so full of holes that it breaches our right to family life. Support our challenge here:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
Make Keir Starmer step up on climate
The government is failing to tackle global heating – so we’re forcing it to take action
goodlaw.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We’re working with @glanlaw.bsky.social and our claimants SOS UK, @tippingpointuk.bsky.social and Save Hemsby Coastline to challenge the UK government.
Starmer’s climate framework is so full of holes that it breaches our right to family life. Support our challenge here:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
Starmer’s climate framework is so full of holes that it breaches our right to family life. Support our challenge here:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
🚨🚨 goodlawproject.org/were-challen...
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚨🚨 goodlawproject.org/were-challen...
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
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As Keir Starmer and Prince William prepare for COP30, the Labour government’s climate plans aren’t up to scratch.
We’re challenging the government to stop exporting emissions and do its fair share – join us:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
We’re challenging the government to stop exporting emissions and do its fair share – join us:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
November 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
As Keir Starmer and Prince William prepare for COP30, the Labour government’s climate plans aren’t up to scratch.
We’re challenging the government to stop exporting emissions and do its fair share – join us:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
We’re challenging the government to stop exporting emissions and do its fair share – join us:
https://goodlaw.social/h5ik
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November 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Total desperation from Darren Jones
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Total desperation from Darren Jones
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Agree
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Developers met ministers dozens of times over planning bill while ecologists were shut out
Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homes
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Agree
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Total desperation from Darren Jones
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Total desperation from Darren Jones
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He faces a serious challenge from @TheGreenParty in his Bristol constituency
He hasn't walked the talk and has been architect of much climate damaging policy
Bring it on
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Fourth Palestine Action prisoner launches hunger strike over ‘systematic abuse’
Three of the inmates say they have repeatedly been refused medical attention and electrolytes since they announced their strike
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-four...
Three of the inmates say they have repeatedly been refused medical attention and electrolytes since they announced their strike
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-four...
Fourth Palestine Action prisoner launches hunger strike over ‘systematic abuse’
Three of the inmates say they have repeatedly been refused medical attention and electrolytes since they announced their strike
www.middleeasteye.net
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Fourth Palestine Action prisoner launches hunger strike over ‘systematic abuse’
Three of the inmates say they have repeatedly been refused medical attention and electrolytes since they announced their strike
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-four...
Three of the inmates say they have repeatedly been refused medical attention and electrolytes since they announced their strike
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-four...
Just donated to support someone fighting an unjust ban after their experience in Palestine. It’s heartbreaking how the authorities are silencing voices &restricting farmers from their land. Every contribution helps. Please consider donating gofund.me/a2db78c01
Donate to My legal fund for an appeal, organized by Juliette Harkin
Hi, some of you know I went to Pales*ine to take part in the Olive Harvest this autumn. I … Juliette Harkin needs your support for My legal fund for an appeal
gofund.me
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Just donated to support someone fighting an unjust ban after their experience in Palestine. It’s heartbreaking how the authorities are silencing voices &restricting farmers from their land. Every contribution helps. Please consider donating gofund.me/a2db78c01
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Wow.
The Greens are not just SECOND in this poll.
They're now 3 points ahead of Labour - who are fourth.
Time for Labour to stand down to stop splitting the anti-Reform vote!
The Greens are not just SECOND in this poll.
They're now 3 points ahead of Labour - who are fourth.
Time for Labour to stand down to stop splitting the anti-Reform vote!
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
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The only way is up baby!
The @greenparty.org.uk polling at 18% today 🙏🏽💚🌍🕊️🎉
At this rate what will things look like at the next general election???? 🤯
The @greenparty.org.uk polling at 18% today 🙏🏽💚🌍🕊️🎉
At this rate what will things look like at the next general election???? 🤯
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The only way is up baby!
The @greenparty.org.uk polling at 18% today 🙏🏽💚🌍🕊️🎉
At this rate what will things look like at the next general election???? 🤯
The @greenparty.org.uk polling at 18% today 🙏🏽💚🌍🕊️🎉
At this rate what will things look like at the next general election???? 🤯
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You think it'd be in Zia Yusuf and Reform's interests to be a lot more convincing than this...
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
You think it'd be in Zia Yusuf and Reform's interests to be a lot more convincing than this...
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5. This award breaks the Government’s duty to cut emissions
It distorts the energy market in favour of the UK’s dirtiest generator
Instead of pouring public money into burning trees, ministers should back renewables that deliver clean, cheap, fair power
🌍⚡️
#Drax #NetZero #ClimateCrisis
It distorts the energy market in favour of the UK’s dirtiest generator
Instead of pouring public money into burning trees, ministers should back renewables that deliver clean, cheap, fair power
🌍⚡️
#Drax #NetZero #ClimateCrisis
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
5. This award breaks the Government’s duty to cut emissions
It distorts the energy market in favour of the UK’s dirtiest generator
Instead of pouring public money into burning trees, ministers should back renewables that deliver clean, cheap, fair power
🌍⚡️
#Drax #NetZero #ClimateCrisis
It distorts the energy market in favour of the UK’s dirtiest generator
Instead of pouring public money into burning trees, ministers should back renewables that deliver clean, cheap, fair power
🌍⚡️
#Drax #NetZero #ClimateCrisis
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And this published on the day we learn that the government's granted four more years of massive subsidies to Drax, operator the UK's number one CO2 emitting power plant for burning millions of tonnes more imported wood pellets. 😠
UK Chancellor is considering slashing funding for more energy efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills
It would be **such** a foolish thing to do given the impact well-delivered efficiency has on energy bills, health & well being, fuel poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
It would be **such** a foolish thing to do given the impact well-delivered efficiency has on energy bills, health & well being, fuel poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill but industry insiders say move would be ‘disastrous’
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
And this published on the day we learn that the government's granted four more years of massive subsidies to Drax, operator the UK's number one CO2 emitting power plant for burning millions of tonnes more imported wood pellets. 😠
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Corporate Welfare
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.
Drax power plant to go on earning ‘over £1m a day’ from burning wood pellets
Analysts say Britain’s biggest power plant in line to earn £458.6m a year under new government subsidy contract
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Corporate Welfare
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.