Gavin Thomson
@gavinthomson.bsky.social
Mobility justice & climate justice.
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Developing countries, especially China, led the clean energy charge but richer nations including US + EU relied more than before on planet-warming fossil fuels."
"Developing countries, especially China, led the clean energy charge but richer nations including US + EU relied more than before on planet-warming fossil fuels."
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Developing countries, especially China, led the clean energy charge but richer nations including US + EU relied more than before on planet-warming fossil fuels."
"Developing countries, especially China, led the clean energy charge but richer nations including US + EU relied more than before on planet-warming fossil fuels."
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In times of such extremes, hope remains as one of the important possibilities for change, a declaration that all is not lost. www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#WellbeingEconomy #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate
#WellbeingEconomy #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate
We found hope in worrisome times - Greenpeace International
In times of such extremes, hope remains as one of the important possibilities for change, a declaration that all is not lost.
www.greenpeace.org
September 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM
In times of such extremes, hope remains as one of the important possibilities for change, a declaration that all is not lost. www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#WellbeingEconomy #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate
#WellbeingEconomy #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate
Map of 100 poems that mention, address, or center on Patrice Lumumba, written in the long aftermath of his assassination. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b6fa... < Fascinating project by Maya Charlton
September 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Map of 100 poems that mention, address, or center on Patrice Lumumba, written in the long aftermath of his assassination. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b6fa... < Fascinating project by Maya Charlton
I'll be on this 👇
Join us and @wellbeing-economy.bsky.social in our workshop to learn together how to tell the systemic side of the story.
Register here ▶️ weall.org/how-to-talk-...
Register here ▶️ weall.org/how-to-talk-...
How to talk about a Wellbeing Economy – A Workshop For Environmentalists : Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Many environmentalists recognize that the crises we face—environmental breakdown, rising conflict, and growing inequality—are rooted in a broken economic system that fails to serve people or the plane...
weall.org
August 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I'll be on this 👇
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Interesting-looking new study from the UK finding that being hit by an SUV (as compared to a regular car) "considerably" increases the risk of death for children, and even more so for young children doi.org/10.32866/001...
July 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Interesting-looking new study from the UK finding that being hit by an SUV (as compared to a regular car) "considerably" increases the risk of death for children, and even more so for young children doi.org/10.32866/001...
Oregon transport bill includes luxury car tax: bikeportland.org/2025/06/17/e...
"Oregon’s vehicle privilege tax was set at 0.5% in 2017. This amendment would raise it 1% for vehicles that sell for less than $75,000 and up to 4% for vehicles over that price."
"Oregon’s vehicle privilege tax was set at 0.5% in 2017. This amendment would raise it 1% for vehicles that sell for less than $75,000 and up to 4% for vehicles over that price."
E-bike rebate and path funding return to transportation bill with luxury car tax
A promise kept by Milwaukie House Rep Mark Gamba.
bikeportland.org
June 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Oregon transport bill includes luxury car tax: bikeportland.org/2025/06/17/e...
"Oregon’s vehicle privilege tax was set at 0.5% in 2017. This amendment would raise it 1% for vehicles that sell for less than $75,000 and up to 4% for vehicles over that price."
"Oregon’s vehicle privilege tax was set at 0.5% in 2017. This amendment would raise it 1% for vehicles that sell for less than $75,000 and up to 4% for vehicles over that price."
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📢🚫Disrupt the fossil fuels powering ongoing genocide and daily military violence in Palestine!
June 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
📢🚫Disrupt the fossil fuels powering ongoing genocide and daily military violence in Palestine!
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Look out for the new set of Poems on the Underground on London Underground and Overground trains for 4 weeks from June 2nd with poems by Dr. Gboyega Odubanjo, Jeongrye Choi , Po Chu-i, Mosab Abu Toha, William Shakespeare and Anna Gilmore Heezen !
Poem of the Day: Daughter by Mosab Abu Toha
Poem of the Day: Daughter by Mosab Abu Toha
June 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Look out for the new set of Poems on the Underground on London Underground and Overground trains for 4 weeks from June 2nd with poems by Dr. Gboyega Odubanjo, Jeongrye Choi , Po Chu-i, Mosab Abu Toha, William Shakespeare and Anna Gilmore Heezen !
Poem of the Day: Daughter by Mosab Abu Toha
Poem of the Day: Daughter by Mosab Abu Toha
"Belgium, Finland, France, Portugal and Sweden have all publicly backed the initiative put forward by Dutch Foreign Minister – whose government is considered a firm ally of Israel – in a letter to the EU’s foreign policy chief last week." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Support grows for Dutch call to review EU-Israel ties over Gaza aid
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the prospect of suspending cooperation with Israel is an “open question” for the EU. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Belgium, Finland, France, Portugal and Sweden have all publicly backed the initiative put forward by Dutch Foreign Minister – whose government is considered a firm ally of Israel – in a letter to the EU’s foreign policy chief last week." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
New wind, solar and nuclear capacity meant China’s CO2 emissions fell by 1% in the 12 months to March. China’s emissions have dipped before, but those reductions were driven by falling demand such as strict Covid lockdowns in 2022. www.bangkokpost.com/sustainabili...
China first quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
BEIJING - Surging renewable energy meant China's carbon emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly rising power demands, a key milestone in the country's energy transition, analysis f...
www.bangkokpost.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
New wind, solar and nuclear capacity meant China’s CO2 emissions fell by 1% in the 12 months to March. China’s emissions have dipped before, but those reductions were driven by falling demand such as strict Covid lockdowns in 2022. www.bangkokpost.com/sustainabili...
An Israeli legal order on 'Area C' will consume two-thirds of the occupied West Bank. www.newarab.com/news/israel-...
Israel is set to consume two-thirds of the occupied West Bank
Since the launch of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, dozens of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank has been subjected to organised settler attacks.
www.newarab.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
An Israeli legal order on 'Area C' will consume two-thirds of the occupied West Bank. www.newarab.com/news/israel-...
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This #EarthDay it's time to stand up for the world we want to see.
Billionaires, oligarchs, and corporations are using their wealth to silence dissent and roll back social and environmental progress, leaving the rest of us to face the consequences of the damage they are causing.
Enough is enough.
Billionaires, oligarchs, and corporations are using their wealth to silence dissent and roll back social and environmental progress, leaving the rest of us to face the consequences of the damage they are causing.
Enough is enough.
April 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
This #EarthDay it's time to stand up for the world we want to see.
Billionaires, oligarchs, and corporations are using their wealth to silence dissent and roll back social and environmental progress, leaving the rest of us to face the consequences of the damage they are causing.
Enough is enough.
Billionaires, oligarchs, and corporations are using their wealth to silence dissent and roll back social and environmental progress, leaving the rest of us to face the consequences of the damage they are causing.
Enough is enough.
Salzburg protests against plans for a private tunnel through Kapuzinerberg hill (€40,000 for the use). www.salzburg24.at/news/salzbur...
Erste Protest-Aktion gegen Porsche-Tunnel im Kapuzinerberg
Der geplante Porsche-Tunnel im Salzburger Kapuzinerberg stößt Aktivistinnen und Aktivisten sauer auf. Im Rahmen einer Protestaktion wurden nun Plakate gegen das umstrittene Vorhaben gehisst.
www.salzburg24.at
April 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Salzburg protests against plans for a private tunnel through Kapuzinerberg hill (€40,000 for the use). www.salzburg24.at/news/salzbur...
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Greenpeace UK co-director Will McCallum explains why they turned the US embassy pond red.
The UK and US must STOP all arm sales to Israel.
The UK and US must STOP all arm sales to Israel.
April 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Greenpeace UK co-director Will McCallum explains why they turned the US embassy pond red.
The UK and US must STOP all arm sales to Israel.
The UK and US must STOP all arm sales to Israel.
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Did you know? A tax on the super-rich could be a game changer in funding the transition to sustainable heating and cooling for homes. 🏠🌍💡 Let’s dive into how this could unlock a green future for all. 👇 #TaxTheSuperRich
Read more: greenpeace.at/uploads/2025...
Read more: greenpeace.at/uploads/2025...
April 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Did you know? A tax on the super-rich could be a game changer in funding the transition to sustainable heating and cooling for homes. 🏠🌍💡 Let’s dive into how this could unlock a green future for all. 👇 #TaxTheSuperRich
Read more: greenpeace.at/uploads/2025...
Read more: greenpeace.at/uploads/2025...
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Very early days but looks like the policy of doubling council tax on second homes in Cornwall is working
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Demand for second homes in Cornwall has 'fallen off a cliff'
Estate agents say interest from buyers has been affected by new council tax rules.
www.bbc.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Very early days but looks like the policy of doubling council tax on second homes in Cornwall is working
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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"If you brought in a wealth tax of just 2% on people with assets of over £10m that would raise £24 billion a year" – @hackneyabbott.bsky.social
We couldn't agree more.
We couldn't agree more.
March 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"If you brought in a wealth tax of just 2% on people with assets of over £10m that would raise £24 billion a year" – @hackneyabbott.bsky.social
We couldn't agree more.
We couldn't agree more.
www.bbc.com/news/article... Really good on the environmental disaster of increasing SUV sales. But misses the danger to other road users, esp children, the higher fatality rate, the entitlement to ever more public space.
With the world heating up, why are more SUVs being sold?
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
www.bbc.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article... Really good on the environmental disaster of increasing SUV sales. But misses the danger to other road users, esp children, the higher fatality rate, the entitlement to ever more public space.
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Affordable fares alone aren't enough. @gavinthomson.bsky.social reminds us that sustainable public transport requires safe networks, expanded routes, and greener vehicles. 🚍🌱
In addition, of their article on SLOCAT's Website, dive in & listen to their podcast🎧👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pML0...
In addition, of their article on SLOCAT's Website, dive in & listen to their podcast🎧👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pML0...
Buses are Free for Women in Delhi: What Can the World Learn From That?
YouTube video by Greenpeace International
www.youtube.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Affordable fares alone aren't enough. @gavinthomson.bsky.social reminds us that sustainable public transport requires safe networks, expanded routes, and greener vehicles. 🚍🌱
In addition, of their article on SLOCAT's Website, dive in & listen to their podcast🎧👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pML0...
In addition, of their article on SLOCAT's Website, dive in & listen to their podcast🎧👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pML0...
How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town. restofworld.org/2025/gotion-...
by @violazhou.bsky.social.
by @violazhou.bsky.social.
How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town
The ambitious executives at Gotion wanted to join America’s EV gold rush. Then came geopolitics.
restofworld.org
March 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town. restofworld.org/2025/gotion-...
by @violazhou.bsky.social.
by @violazhou.bsky.social.
fun fact: Eddie's description of the UK economy as "the people at the top are having a disco" inspired this weird and beloved placard.
March 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
fun fact: Eddie's description of the UK economy as "the people at the top are having a disco" inspired this weird and beloved placard.
It's me, so it is.
Affordable public transport changes lives and help #ClimateAction.
From Spain & Germany to India, @greenpeace.org campaigns for climate tickets & lower fares, making travel more inclusive & greener.
Read about their work & listen to their latest SystemShift #podcast.👉 slocat.net/from-madrid-...
From Spain & Germany to India, @greenpeace.org campaigns for climate tickets & lower fares, making travel more inclusive & greener.
Read about their work & listen to their latest SystemShift #podcast.👉 slocat.net/from-madrid-...
From Madrid to Delhi, making public transport cheaper improves lives - SLOCAT
By Gavin Thomson, Senior Campaign Strategist on Transport & Mobility at Greenpeace International Around the world, Greenpeace campaigns to bring down the cost of public transport, to let people ...
slocat.net
March 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It's me, so it is.
Greenpeace India campaigned for, and helped win, free bus travel for women in Delhi a few years ago. This podcast ⬇️ looks at the impact of the policy.
🚌 Transportation costs or safety concerns can act as barriers, limiting women’s mobility and reinforcing gender inequality.
Delhi’s scheme to provide free bus travel for women challenged those barriers.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of the latest #SystemShift podcast act.gp/43jrQ1D
Delhi’s scheme to provide free bus travel for women challenged those barriers.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of the latest #SystemShift podcast act.gp/43jrQ1D
March 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Greenpeace India campaigned for, and helped win, free bus travel for women in Delhi a few years ago. This podcast ⬇️ looks at the impact of the policy.
Reposted by Gavin Thomson
🚌 Transportation costs or safety concerns can act as barriers, limiting women’s mobility and reinforcing gender inequality.
Delhi’s scheme to provide free bus travel for women challenged those barriers.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of the latest #SystemShift podcast act.gp/43jrQ1D
Delhi’s scheme to provide free bus travel for women challenged those barriers.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of the latest #SystemShift podcast act.gp/43jrQ1D
March 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🚌 Transportation costs or safety concerns can act as barriers, limiting women’s mobility and reinforcing gender inequality.
Delhi’s scheme to provide free bus travel for women challenged those barriers.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of the latest #SystemShift podcast act.gp/43jrQ1D
Delhi’s scheme to provide free bus travel for women challenged those barriers.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of the latest #SystemShift podcast act.gp/43jrQ1D