Kai Greenlees
@kaigreenlees.bsky.social
PhD student exploring positive tipping points for domestic heat decarbonisation @GSIexeter.bsky.social & @CAST-centre.bsky.social | climate 🤝 energy justice | behaviour 🤝 systems change | organising with @ukycc.bsky.social 🌱 | they/them 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸
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Kai Greenlees
@kaigreenlees.bsky.social
· Dec 13
@exeter.ac.uk must abide the UN's resolution (18/9/24) calling on all countries & institutions (including educational institutions) to stop “activities that support or sustain Israel’s [unlawful] occupation” of Palestinian land. 🧵1/n
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If you're interested in spatial dimensions of energy issues but are not yet following @energygeography.bsky.social, this is your reminder to do so!
August 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
If you're interested in spatial dimensions of energy issues but are not yet following @energygeography.bsky.social, this is your reminder to do so!
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‘Double-tap’ attack on Nasser Hospital kills at least 21 Palestinians and draws global condemnation.
Israel bombs hospital, kills journalists, medics, dozens more across Gaza
‘Double-tap’ attack on Nasser Hospital kills at least 21 Palestinians and draws global condemnation.
bit.ly
August 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
‘Double-tap’ attack on Nasser Hospital kills at least 21 Palestinians and draws global condemnation.
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🗣 Calling UK accademics with a USS pension - your signature is needed 👇
Please join the @divestuss.bsky.social campaign to clean up our pension scheme and send our petition to the Chair and Board of Directors of USS
#FossilFree
divestuss.org/petition-uss/
Please join the @divestuss.bsky.social campaign to clean up our pension scheme and send our petition to the Chair and Board of Directors of USS
#FossilFree
divestuss.org/petition-uss/
August 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🗣 Calling UK accademics with a USS pension - your signature is needed 👇
Please join the @divestuss.bsky.social campaign to clean up our pension scheme and send our petition to the Chair and Board of Directors of USS
#FossilFree
divestuss.org/petition-uss/
Please join the @divestuss.bsky.social campaign to clean up our pension scheme and send our petition to the Chair and Board of Directors of USS
#FossilFree
divestuss.org/petition-uss/
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Elbit, the Israeli company that was Palestine Action's primary target, is close to winning a £2bn MoD contract to train British soldiers. The idea that as genocide continues it's "business as usual" is why thousands plan to shut down the DSEi arms fair on 9 Sept www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-clos...
UK close to giving Israel's Elbit £2bn contract to train British soldiers
Elbit, which was the primary target of Palestine Action's activism, is close to winning a contract that would allow it to train 60,000 troops per year, according to Private Eye
www.middleeasteye.net
August 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Elbit, the Israeli company that was Palestine Action's primary target, is close to winning a £2bn MoD contract to train British soldiers. The idea that as genocide continues it's "business as usual" is why thousands plan to shut down the DSEi arms fair on 9 Sept www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-clos...
@exeterassembly.bsky.social is starting community run cool hubs popping up in city centre during heatwaves. This initiative came out of a need identified at one of our community assemblies
As we continue to mobilise for mitigation it feels empowering to start building networks of community care now
As we continue to mobilise for mitigation it feels empowering to start building networks of community care now
August 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
@exeterassembly.bsky.social is starting community run cool hubs popping up in city centre during heatwaves. This initiative came out of a need identified at one of our community assemblies
As we continue to mobilise for mitigation it feels empowering to start building networks of community care now
As we continue to mobilise for mitigation it feels empowering to start building networks of community care now
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We were at Exeter Central Station today to support the local community during the latest spell of extreme heat. This project was suggested at one of our recent assemblies, and is run by volunteers. We'll be back tomorrow - come and say hi if you are passing by! #heatwave #community #Exeter
August 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We were at Exeter Central Station today to support the local community during the latest spell of extreme heat. This project was suggested at one of our recent assemblies, and is run by volunteers. We'll be back tomorrow - come and say hi if you are passing by! #heatwave #community #Exeter
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The climate crisis is about people, not just polar bears. Time for governments and companies to tackle global heating ⏱️
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Low-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homes
Exclusive: Homes are heating up as summers get hotter but least well-off are shouldering greatest risk, study finds
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The climate crisis is about people, not just polar bears. Time for governments and companies to tackle global heating ⏱️
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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"The ICJ pointing the direction for the entire world and making clear that every nation is legally obliged to solve the climate crisis," says PIK director Johan Rockström in @rfi.fr. 1.5°C would now be recognised in international law as planetary limit.
www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
World's top court paves way for climate reparations
The world's highest court Wednesday declared that states are obliged under international law to tackle climate change and warned that failing to do so could open the door to reparations.
www.rfi.fr
July 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
"The ICJ pointing the direction for the entire world and making clear that every nation is legally obliged to solve the climate crisis," says PIK director Johan Rockström in @rfi.fr. 1.5°C would now be recognised in international law as planetary limit.
www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
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In September, the UK government will welcome Rafael and other Israeli weapons companies to London to sell weapons like this drone.
Israel uses murder as marketing.
Israel uses murder as marketing.
July 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In September, the UK government will welcome Rafael and other Israeli weapons companies to London to sell weapons like this drone.
Israel uses murder as marketing.
Israel uses murder as marketing.
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School playgrounds are far too hot. www.businessgreen.com/news/4516123...
UK school playgrounds ill-prepared for intensifying heatwaves, charities warn
'Outdated' regulations are leaving pupils' health and education under threat from worsening climate impacts such as intensifying heatwaves and flooding, charities have warned
www.businessgreen.com
July 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
School playgrounds are far too hot. www.businessgreen.com/news/4516123...
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NEW – Tipping points: Window to avoid irreversible climate impacts is ‘rapidly closing’ | @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @gsiexeter.bsky.social @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/ECWvN3z
Read here: buff.ly/ECWvN3z
July 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEW – Tipping points: Window to avoid irreversible climate impacts is ‘rapidly closing’ | @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @gsiexeter.bsky.social @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/ECWvN3z
Read here: buff.ly/ECWvN3z
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🌍 BREAKING: The UN #HRC just passed a #Climate & #HumanRights resolution, but without naming #FossilFuels.
💬 “We deeply regret the continued failure of the Council’s members to explicitly call for an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels, the root cause of the crisis.” - Sébastien Duyck, CIEL.
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💬 “We deeply regret the continued failure of the Council’s members to explicitly call for an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels, the root cause of the crisis.” - Sébastien Duyck, CIEL.
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July 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🌍 BREAKING: The UN #HRC just passed a #Climate & #HumanRights resolution, but without naming #FossilFuels.
💬 “We deeply regret the continued failure of the Council’s members to explicitly call for an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels, the root cause of the crisis.” - Sébastien Duyck, CIEL.
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💬 “We deeply regret the continued failure of the Council’s members to explicitly call for an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels, the root cause of the crisis.” - Sébastien Duyck, CIEL.
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Had fun contributing to this session at the @gsiexeter.bsky.social Global Tipping Points Conference. Social movements have a rich history of leveraging connections and bulding critical mass for systems change. There's no time like the present! @earthminutes.bsky.social @outrageoptimism.bsky.social
“Find a role, pass it on, bring your people.”
At the Global Tipping Points conference last week, climate scientists joined forces with lawyers, students and artists to explore how campaigns and collective action can ‘activate’ positive tipping points.
Their workshop led to this: a message of hope.
At the Global Tipping Points conference last week, climate scientists joined forces with lawyers, students and artists to explore how campaigns and collective action can ‘activate’ positive tipping points.
Their workshop led to this: a message of hope.
July 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Had fun contributing to this session at the @gsiexeter.bsky.social Global Tipping Points Conference. Social movements have a rich history of leveraging connections and bulding critical mass for systems change. There's no time like the present! @earthminutes.bsky.social @outrageoptimism.bsky.social
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I'm starting a thread to keep track of what media coverage this "urgent message to world leaders" from #climate scientists receives.
If you see anything, please add it to this thread 🧵
If you see anything, please add it to this thread 🧵
Almost 200 of the delegates at this week's Global Tipping Points Conference in Exeter endorsed a statement calling for world leaders to take “immediate, unprecedented action” to prevent devastating #climate tipping points.
@gsiexeter.bsky.social
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
@gsiexeter.bsky.social
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
‘Tipping points’ experts issue urgent message to world leaders
World leaders must take “immediate, unprecedented action” to prevent devastating climate tipping points, experts say. The Global Tipping Points Conference is taking place in Exeter this week, and almo...
news.exeter.ac.uk
July 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I'm starting a thread to keep track of what media coverage this "urgent message to world leaders" from #climate scientists receives.
If you see anything, please add it to this thread 🧵
If you see anything, please add it to this thread 🧵
Appreciate the opportunity to write my first article with @uk.theconversation.com during the @gsiexeter.bsky.social Global Tipping Points Conference which reinforced the need to rapidly respond to climate tipping by leveraging positive tipping in our social, technical and environmental systems
Electric vehicle sales are racing ahead in the UK – but the switch to heat pumps is lagging behind.
UK may be on verge of triggering a ‘positive tipping point’ for tackling climate change
Electric vehicle sales are racing ahead in the UK – but the switch to heat pumps is lagging behind.
tcnv.link
July 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Appreciate the opportunity to write my first article with @uk.theconversation.com during the @gsiexeter.bsky.social Global Tipping Points Conference which reinforced the need to rapidly respond to climate tipping by leveraging positive tipping in our social, technical and environmental systems
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Hundreds killed seeking aid in Gaza as famine deepens and limited food access leaves hundreds of thousands starving.
Israel kills nearly 600 Palestinians at aid centres: All you need to know
Hundreds killed seeking aid in Gaza as famine deepens and limited food access leaves hundreds of thousands starving.
bit.ly
June 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hundreds killed seeking aid in Gaza as famine deepens and limited food access leaves hundreds of thousands starving.
Climate justice 🤝 queer liberation
In 2025, lawmakers have already passed more than 100 anti-trans bills across the U.S. But who is funding this legislation?
An independent analysis of 45 right-wing groups advocating against trans rights found that 80% have received donations from fossil fuel companies or billionaires.
An independent analysis of 45 right-wing groups advocating against trans rights found that 80% have received donations from fossil fuel companies or billionaires.
June 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Climate justice 🤝 queer liberation
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A real authoritarian trifecta on MSNBC right now:
1. Police attacking peaceful protestors (repression of dissent)
2. A tyrant's military parade (propaganda)
3. A wanted ad for the murderer of a democratic politician (political violence)
America, we are under attack from within. #NoKings
1. Police attacking peaceful protestors (repression of dissent)
2. A tyrant's military parade (propaganda)
3. A wanted ad for the murderer of a democratic politician (political violence)
America, we are under attack from within. #NoKings
Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
June 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A real authoritarian trifecta on MSNBC right now:
1. Police attacking peaceful protestors (repression of dissent)
2. A tyrant's military parade (propaganda)
3. A wanted ad for the murderer of a democratic politician (political violence)
America, we are under attack from within. #NoKings
1. Police attacking peaceful protestors (repression of dissent)
2. A tyrant's military parade (propaganda)
3. A wanted ad for the murderer of a democratic politician (political violence)
America, we are under attack from within. #NoKings
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@msnbc.com reporter at the 1:15 mark.
“The chaos you’re seeing is not the result of peaceful protestors, it’s the result of actions of law enforcement, specifically the Los Angeles sheriff’s department.” #nokings
“The chaos you’re seeing is not the result of peaceful protestors, it’s the result of actions of law enforcement, specifically the Los Angeles sheriff’s department.” #nokings
June 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
@msnbc.com reporter at the 1:15 mark.
“The chaos you’re seeing is not the result of peaceful protestors, it’s the result of actions of law enforcement, specifically the Los Angeles sheriff’s department.” #nokings
“The chaos you’re seeing is not the result of peaceful protestors, it’s the result of actions of law enforcement, specifically the Los Angeles sheriff’s department.” #nokings
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With how bad the EHRC's latest guidance was. There are a lot of questions on how much interference Sex Matters may have had inside the EHRC...
We talked about this in our latest podcast episode:
whatthetrans.com/ep132/
We talked about this in our latest podcast episode:
whatthetrans.com/ep132/
June 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
With how bad the EHRC's latest guidance was. There are a lot of questions on how much interference Sex Matters may have had inside the EHRC...
We talked about this in our latest podcast episode:
whatthetrans.com/ep132/
We talked about this in our latest podcast episode:
whatthetrans.com/ep132/
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Climate Action Network strongly condemns Israel’s armed seizure of the Madleen on its humanitarian mission to deliver food, medicine - and hope - for Gaza’s starving population.
We call for the immediate release of all the activists arrested:
climatenetwork.org/2025/06/09/b...
We call for the immediate release of all the activists arrested:
climatenetwork.org/2025/06/09/b...
June 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Climate Action Network strongly condemns Israel’s armed seizure of the Madleen on its humanitarian mission to deliver food, medicine - and hope - for Gaza’s starving population.
We call for the immediate release of all the activists arrested:
climatenetwork.org/2025/06/09/b...
We call for the immediate release of all the activists arrested:
climatenetwork.org/2025/06/09/b...
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Another world is possible if we fight for it.
FREE Ebooks: Abolish the Border, Abolish the Police
In solidarity with all those standing up for our communities against the brutality of immigrant detention and police repression, we're offering free ebooks of three crucial books about border and poli...
www.haymarketbooks.org
June 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Another world is possible if we fight for it.
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To do what?
CNN: We have breaking news now from the Pentagon. CNN can now report that roughly 500 Marines are being mobilized in response to the protests in Los Angeles.
June 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
To do what?
If you're a climate activist or academic who has ever found inspiration in Greta, quoted her, used her and FFF as a case study in your work -- it is your moral duty and bare minimum to publicly call for her protection as well as the 11 other members of the Freedom Flotilla who've been detained...
SOS! the volunteers on 'Madleen' have been kidnapped by Israeli forces.
Greta Thunberg is a Swedish citizen.
Pressure the foreign ministries and help us keep Greta safe!
Web: government.se/contacts/
X : @SweMFA
FB : @SweMFA
IG : swedishmfa
#AllEyesOnMadleen
Greta Thunberg is a Swedish citizen.
Pressure the foreign ministries and help us keep Greta safe!
Web: government.se/contacts/
X : @SweMFA
FB : @SweMFA
IG : swedishmfa
#AllEyesOnMadleen
June 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
If you're a climate activist or academic who has ever found inspiration in Greta, quoted her, used her and FFF as a case study in your work -- it is your moral duty and bare minimum to publicly call for her protection as well as the 11 other members of the Freedom Flotilla who've been detained...
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🚨 ACTION ALERT: The UK MUST protect ‘Madleen’ 🚨
The ‘Madleen’ is a UK-flagged civilian ship sailing to Gaza with life-saving aid as part of the #FreedomFlotilla. The UK has a legal duty to protect its vessel and the civilians aboard from Israeli interference. ..2/
The ‘Madleen’ is a UK-flagged civilian ship sailing to Gaza with life-saving aid as part of the #FreedomFlotilla. The UK has a legal duty to protect its vessel and the civilians aboard from Israeli interference. ..2/
June 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨 ACTION ALERT: The UK MUST protect ‘Madleen’ 🚨
The ‘Madleen’ is a UK-flagged civilian ship sailing to Gaza with life-saving aid as part of the #FreedomFlotilla. The UK has a legal duty to protect its vessel and the civilians aboard from Israeli interference. ..2/
The ‘Madleen’ is a UK-flagged civilian ship sailing to Gaza with life-saving aid as part of the #FreedomFlotilla. The UK has a legal duty to protect its vessel and the civilians aboard from Israeli interference. ..2/