Tina Leonard 🧡💙
@leonard3tina.bsky.social
Retired research biochemist. Quaker. Climate activist. Co-founder Quaker Support for Climate Action (QS4CA), Networker, Green.
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· Sep 16
Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
Quakers denied intervention in court challenge over faith rights in terror law case
Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
www.quaker.org.uk
For Quakers, faith & action are inseparable," said recording clerk for Quakers in Britain.
“Peaceful protest, prayer, & non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack."
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@globalquakers.bsky.social
“Peaceful protest, prayer, & non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack."
@cclimateaction.bsky.social
@globalquakers.bsky.social
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‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
Governments failing to shift to a low-carbon economy will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and will face stagnation and rising inflation at home, the UN’s climate chief warned on Monday at the start of the Cop30 climate talks.
Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN framework convention on climate change, addressed the gathering of ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries, in a stark portrayal of the price of failure on the climate crisis. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
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3/3. 🔴The opening plenary of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil 🇧🇷.
📺Rewatch the webcast here: tinyurl.com/muhhbdxb
📺Rewatch the webcast here: tinyurl.com/muhhbdxb
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
3/3. 🔴The opening plenary of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil 🇧🇷.
📺Rewatch the webcast here: tinyurl.com/muhhbdxb
📺Rewatch the webcast here: tinyurl.com/muhhbdxb
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2/3. " #HurricaneMelisa 🌀 that hit the Caribbean and the tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil 🇧🇷, ….have spread pain and devastation…If we keep this pace will surpass the 1.5°C limit of the #ParisAgreement, this is a risk we cannot take.”
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
2/3. " #HurricaneMelisa 🌀 that hit the Caribbean and the tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil 🇧🇷, ….have spread pain and devastation…If we keep this pace will surpass the 1.5°C limit of the #ParisAgreement, this is a risk we cannot take.”
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1/3. 🗣️At the opening of COP 30, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil 🇧🇷, was clear: #LossAndDamage from #ClimateChange is not a threat of the future, it's already a tragic reality.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
1/3. 🗣️At the opening of COP 30, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil 🇧🇷, was clear: #LossAndDamage from #ClimateChange is not a threat of the future, it's already a tragic reality.
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"A climate activist who served one of the longest prison sentences in modern British history for a peaceful protest has won his appeal against deportation."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Jailed climate activist wins appeal against deportation from UK
Marcus Decker was served with deportation order while in prison for unveiling Just Stop Oil banner over Dartford Crossing
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"A climate activist who served one of the longest prison sentences in modern British history for a peaceful protest has won his appeal against deportation."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
You can't solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it
Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
www.newstatesman.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
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Good news!
“..this is a huge victory for the climate movement & for the laws protecting peaceful protest in this country as a whole. The judge’s level of confidence in unusually announcing the outcome immediately is a chink of hope in an environment of repression”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“..this is a huge victory for the climate movement & for the laws protecting peaceful protest in this country as a whole. The judge’s level of confidence in unusually announcing the outcome immediately is a chink of hope in an environment of repression”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Jailed climate activist wins appeal against deportation from UK
Marcus Decker was served with deportation order while in prison for unveiling Just Stop Oil banner over Dartford Crossing
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Good news!
“..this is a huge victory for the climate movement & for the laws protecting peaceful protest in this country as a whole. The judge’s level of confidence in unusually announcing the outcome immediately is a chink of hope in an environment of repression”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“..this is a huge victory for the climate movement & for the laws protecting peaceful protest in this country as a whole. The judge’s level of confidence in unusually announcing the outcome immediately is a chink of hope in an environment of repression”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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This is the rule of law in the UK.
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is the rule of law in the UK.
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
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You can enter your postcode to check here: www.nebriefing.org
And if you have a few moments, there’s a personalised video invitation to download and send. 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
And if you have a few moments, there’s a personalised video invitation to download and send. 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
650 Personal Invites
National Emergency Briefing - MP Video Invite Campaign Has your MP seen their personalised video invite ? The National Emergency Briefing on 27 November 2025 at Westminster Central Hall is a one-off, ...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
You can enter your postcode to check here: www.nebriefing.org
And if you have a few moments, there’s a personalised video invitation to download and send. 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
And if you have a few moments, there’s a personalised video invitation to download and send. 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
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It’s 30 years since they were executed in Nigeria. Their fight for justice was against Shell’s pollution in the Niger Delta.
#ShellOwnUp
#ShellCleanUp
#ShellOwnUp
#ShellCleanUp
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It’s 30 years since they were executed in Nigeria. Their fight for justice was against Shell’s pollution in the Niger Delta.
#ShellOwnUp
#ShellCleanUp
#ShellOwnUp
#ShellCleanUp
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BREAKING! 🚨
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
BREAKING! 🚨
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
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Please sign and share because it's scandalous that air pollution limits in the UK are not set to @who.int levels that are in place to protect children's health.
Implement World Health Organisation standards in the UK now!
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
Implement World Health Organisation standards in the UK now!
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
Sign our Petition to Protect Children’s Lungs: Implement World Health Organisation Air Quality Standards in the UK
🫁 Support our call for urgent clean air action
Toxic air isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency. It contributes to lung cancer, worsens asthma and COPD, and harms children’s deve...
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Please sign and share because it's scandalous that air pollution limits in the UK are not set to @who.int levels that are in place to protect children's health.
Implement World Health Organisation standards in the UK now!
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
Implement World Health Organisation standards in the UK now!
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
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🚨 BREAKING: MARCUS WINS DEPORTATION APPEAL
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🚨 BREAKING: MARCUS WINS DEPORTATION APPEAL
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
Marcus Decker, who was facing deportation after being handed a prison sentence over 2 years for climbing the QEII Bridge in 2022 with Morgan Trowland, has won his appeal against the deportation order.
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2/ In 2015, Sao Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 the largest city in South America, saw its taps nearly run dry.
The main reservoirs had reached just 6% capacity after an extreme drought
The main reservoirs had reached just 6% capacity after an extreme drought
Sao Paulo's water supply in 'critical' condition as drought bites
Crucial reservoir is down to 6% of its capacity and experts warn urgent steps must be taken after worst conditions for 80 years
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
2/ In 2015, Sao Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 the largest city in South America, saw its taps nearly run dry.
The main reservoirs had reached just 6% capacity after an extreme drought
The main reservoirs had reached just 6% capacity after an extreme drought
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In 2020 @wwf.panda.org identified the 100 global cities expected to suffer the greatest rise in water risk by 2050- home to at least 350 million people!
We've already seen several megacities just days away from running dry.
Here's a🧵 with eg's
We've already seen several megacities just days away from running dry.
Here's a🧵 with eg's
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
In 2020 @wwf.panda.org identified the 100 global cities expected to suffer the greatest rise in water risk by 2050- home to at least 350 million people!
We've already seen several megacities just days away from running dry.
Here's a🧵 with eg's
We've already seen several megacities just days away from running dry.
Here's a🧵 with eg's
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Brilliant new ad campaign I just spotted at the Southwark tube station in London.
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Brilliant new ad campaign I just spotted at the Southwark tube station in London.
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Happy Media Liberation Day! 🎉
(also known as Guy Fawkes Day!)
It's time to say #ByeByeMenticide and light the Touch Paper - on a new media consumer union incubated by Media Revolution.
touchpaper.media
#ConsumerUnion #MediaLiberationDay
(also known as Guy Fawkes Day!)
It's time to say #ByeByeMenticide and light the Touch Paper - on a new media consumer union incubated by Media Revolution.
touchpaper.media
#ConsumerUnion #MediaLiberationDay
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Happy Media Liberation Day! 🎉
(also known as Guy Fawkes Day!)
It's time to say #ByeByeMenticide and light the Touch Paper - on a new media consumer union incubated by Media Revolution.
touchpaper.media
#ConsumerUnion #MediaLiberationDay
(also known as Guy Fawkes Day!)
It's time to say #ByeByeMenticide and light the Touch Paper - on a new media consumer union incubated by Media Revolution.
touchpaper.media
#ConsumerUnion #MediaLiberationDay
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Toxic billionnaire-owned media has eroded our democracy.
We need a media revolution.
#CoverStory #MediaRevolution
@media-revolution.bsky.social
We need a media revolution.
#CoverStory #MediaRevolution
@media-revolution.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Toxic billionnaire-owned media has eroded our democracy.
We need a media revolution.
#CoverStory #MediaRevolution
@media-revolution.bsky.social
We need a media revolution.
#CoverStory #MediaRevolution
@media-revolution.bsky.social
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Introducing Mo-Me… 📲
Mo-Me, created with @media-revolution.bsky.social for Media Liberation Day, acts as community refuge for the many people looking to leave Big Tech platforms today.
#SocialMedia #MediaRevolution
Mo-Me, created with @media-revolution.bsky.social for Media Liberation Day, acts as community refuge for the many people looking to leave Big Tech platforms today.
#SocialMedia #MediaRevolution
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Introducing Mo-Me… 📲
Mo-Me, created with @media-revolution.bsky.social for Media Liberation Day, acts as community refuge for the many people looking to leave Big Tech platforms today.
#SocialMedia #MediaRevolution
Mo-Me, created with @media-revolution.bsky.social for Media Liberation Day, acts as community refuge for the many people looking to leave Big Tech platforms today.
#SocialMedia #MediaRevolution
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For #MediaLiberationDay activists targeted billionaire media owners who pump out print with division and disinformation by disrupting the headlines of news stands.
Each #CoverStory warns people of the dangers of disinformation and division by billionaire media owners!
Each #CoverStory warns people of the dangers of disinformation and division by billionaire media owners!
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
For #MediaLiberationDay activists targeted billionaire media owners who pump out print with division and disinformation by disrupting the headlines of news stands.
Each #CoverStory warns people of the dangers of disinformation and division by billionaire media owners!
Each #CoverStory warns people of the dangers of disinformation and division by billionaire media owners!
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On #MediaLiberationDay - activists from #MediaRevolution visited YouTube and Google HQ to demand they protect media consumers from #disinformation & #division - be transparent about what content they promote and what content they hide. #fishyalgorithms
Join touchpaper.media media consumer union.
Join touchpaper.media media consumer union.
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On #MediaLiberationDay - activists from #MediaRevolution visited YouTube and Google HQ to demand they protect media consumers from #disinformation & #division - be transparent about what content they promote and what content they hide. #fishyalgorithms
Join touchpaper.media media consumer union.
Join touchpaper.media media consumer union.
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We're delighted that tireless advocate for the natural world, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social CBE, will be opening the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster Central Hall on 27th November.
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're delighted that tireless advocate for the natural world, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social CBE, will be opening the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster Central Hall on 27th November.
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇
Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org
#NEB
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Cutting the insulation schemes that are one of the best ways to permanently reduce energy bills for low income families would be an eyewateringly daft & counterproductive way of seeking to reduce energy bills, as well as driving up emissions & leading to mass job cuts in the insulation sector 🙄
Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Cutting the insulation schemes that are one of the best ways to permanently reduce energy bills for low income families would be an eyewateringly daft & counterproductive way of seeking to reduce energy bills, as well as driving up emissions & leading to mass job cuts in the insulation sector 🙄
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In 2021, the Gov warned we “could lose control of our climate for good” beyond 1.5°C.
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In 2021, the Gov warned we “could lose control of our climate for good” beyond 1.5°C.
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org
Now, the CCC says “prepare for 2°C by 2050”
This huge shift in just 4 years calls for a new plan.
MPs can only make sound decisions to protect us if they’re briefed.
Is your MP attending?
www.nebriefing.org