Rosie Downes
@rosiedownes.bsky.social
Head of Campaigns at Friends of the Earth. Past lives with Crisis, London Cycling Campaign, Living Streets, Macmillan and others. Cargo bike enthusiast. Views own. She/her. Based in Frome, Somerset
I’ll be joining @friends-earth.bsky.social and others at Saturday’s demo with #StandUpToRacism. Hate is not welcome in London or anywhere else.
The far right are pointing attention to stopping the boats, whilst rising sea levels and extreme weather are decimating lives, homes and livelihoods. Hostile politicians and commentators have whipped up hatred, targeting refugees and migrants.
September 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I’ll be joining @friends-earth.bsky.social and others at Saturday’s demo with #StandUpToRacism. Hate is not welcome in London or anywhere else.
Reminder in this morning’s Politico email that the UK is still exporting F-35 fighter jet components to Israel. Write to David Lammy to ask for a full arms embargo now: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/tell-...
July 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Reminder in this morning’s Politico email that the UK is still exporting F-35 fighter jet components to Israel. Write to David Lammy to ask for a full arms embargo now: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/tell-...
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I’m in the market for reading material on the foundations of a resilient transport network - ideally with a UK focus or at least relevant here. I’m expecting there to be lots of learning from Covid-19 + response to extreme weather but not sure where to start.
Any recommendations gratefully received
Any recommendations gratefully received
June 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I’m in the market for reading material on the foundations of a resilient transport network - ideally with a UK focus or at least relevant here. I’m expecting there to be lots of learning from Covid-19 + response to extreme weather but not sure where to start.
Any recommendations gratefully received
Any recommendations gratefully received
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The climate, pollution & biodiversity crisis is harming our health, says Denis Fernando of @friends-earth.bsky.social
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!
May 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The climate, pollution & biodiversity crisis is harming our health, says Denis Fernando of @friends-earth.bsky.social
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!
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The dishonesty is breathtaking. They know that immigration is vital for the economy, but double down on insulting immigrants to look tough. It’s pathetic.
May 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The dishonesty is breathtaking. They know that immigration is vital for the economy, but double down on insulting immigrants to look tough. It’s pathetic.
I’ve been trying to give social media a wide berth but I am too furious. How dare politicians blame innocent people – who have worked hard at jobs that benefit us all and enriched our culture – for their failures? How can they call this “fair”?
May 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I’ve been trying to give social media a wide berth but I am too furious. How dare politicians blame innocent people – who have worked hard at jobs that benefit us all and enriched our culture – for their failures? How can they call this “fair”?
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Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Well done to @friends-earth.bsky.social and @ekomovement.bsky.social campaigners for delivery of this important petition today. There are fewer than 800 of these incredible animals left alive – expansion of Jardine Matheson’s gold mine could push them into extinction.
Right now, a destructive gold mine expansion in Indonesia is threatening the world's rarest great ape, the Tapanuli orangutan.
We've joined forces with @ekomovement.bsky.social to deliver nearly 200,000 signatures to the mine’s parent company, Jardine Matheson, to demand it stops its expansion.
We've joined forces with @ekomovement.bsky.social to deliver nearly 200,000 signatures to the mine’s parent company, Jardine Matheson, to demand it stops its expansion.
February 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Well done to @friends-earth.bsky.social and @ekomovement.bsky.social campaigners for delivery of this important petition today. There are fewer than 800 of these incredible animals left alive – expansion of Jardine Matheson’s gold mine could push them into extinction.
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@friends-earth.bsky.social's @rosiedownes.bsky.social described the signal of support for Gatwick airport’s expansion as “totally bewildering” in the face of climate change.
She says: “Expanding Gatwick won’t deliver the growth needed"
My coverage for @endsreport.com ⬇️
She says: “Expanding Gatwick won’t deliver the growth needed"
My coverage for @endsreport.com ⬇️
Government ‘minded to approve’ Gatwick extension but final decision delayed
The government has said it is ‘minded to approve’ plans for the expansion of Gatwick Airport, but has delayed the deadline for a final decision.
www.endsreport.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
@friends-earth.bsky.social's @rosiedownes.bsky.social described the signal of support for Gatwick airport’s expansion as “totally bewildering” in the face of climate change.
She says: “Expanding Gatwick won’t deliver the growth needed"
My coverage for @endsreport.com ⬇️
She says: “Expanding Gatwick won’t deliver the growth needed"
My coverage for @endsreport.com ⬇️
Dreamy job with Transport and Environment here, for someone London based: jobs.transportenvironment.org/o/campaign-m...
Transport & Environment - Campaign Manager, Clean Cities
Are you frustrated how polluting motor vehicles create health inequities and dominate our lives? Are you passionate about a just transition to zero emissions transport?Are you excited about public tra
jobs.transportenvironment.org
February 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Dreamy job with Transport and Environment here, for someone London based: jobs.transportenvironment.org/o/campaign-m...
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Do you have the energy and expertise to provide strategic leadership and ensure effective governance for the Saxonvale development project in Frome?
Join Mayday Saxonvale as a Non-Executive Board Director: maydaysaxonvale.co.uk/board-direct...
Join Mayday Saxonvale as a Non-Executive Board Director: maydaysaxonvale.co.uk/board-direct...
Non-Executive Board Director, Mayday Saxonvale - Mayday Saxonvale
Are you passionate about the future of Frome? Join Mayday Saxonvale as a Non-Executive Board Director. Closing date Monday 24th February 2025
maydaysaxonvale.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Do you have the energy and expertise to provide strategic leadership and ensure effective governance for the Saxonvale development project in Frome?
Join Mayday Saxonvale as a Non-Executive Board Director: maydaysaxonvale.co.uk/board-direct...
Join Mayday Saxonvale as a Non-Executive Board Director: maydaysaxonvale.co.uk/board-direct...
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“Environmentally friendly modes of transport are booming in Munich and now constitute nearly 80 percent of total traffic. The results are cleaner air, fewer traffic jams on the streets, and lower CO2 emissions.”
More of this please.
More of this please.
Mobility in Munich: A New Passion for Walking - More Cycling Commuters, Fewer Cars
Munich's second mayor, Dominik Krause, hopes for less charged debates in the future, following the latest mobility analysis which shows a strong increase in foot and cycling shares and a decrease in c...
vision-mobility.de
February 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
“Environmentally friendly modes of transport are booming in Munich and now constitute nearly 80 percent of total traffic. The results are cleaner air, fewer traffic jams on the streets, and lower CO2 emissions.”
More of this please.
More of this please.
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The Gvt is working on a National Transport Strategy and wants your ideas! We've made it easy to email your MP and/or respond.
Please call for a #LowTrafficVision: more funding for walking, cycling, public transport etc, less dependence on cars, vans & lorries
lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/low-traffic-...
Please call for a #LowTrafficVision: more funding for walking, cycling, public transport etc, less dependence on cars, vans & lorries
lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/low-traffic-...
February 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Gvt is working on a National Transport Strategy and wants your ideas! We've made it easy to email your MP and/or respond.
Please call for a #LowTrafficVision: more funding for walking, cycling, public transport etc, less dependence on cars, vans & lorries
lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/low-traffic-...
Please call for a #LowTrafficVision: more funding for walking, cycling, public transport etc, less dependence on cars, vans & lorries
lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/low-traffic-...
On a more serious note, good to be able to talk to media about why airport expansion is a terrible idea – and not the way to the stronger economy that’s needed. Let’s get behind sustainable, green growth that’s good for people’s pockets and our planet.
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
On a more serious note, good to be able to talk to media about why airport expansion is a terrible idea – and not the way to the stronger economy that’s needed. Let’s get behind sustainable, green growth that’s good for people’s pockets and our planet.
Oh hi 2020, think we might have left some common sense in you?
January 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Oh hi 2020, think we might have left some common sense in you?
Gave up staring at my phone over the holidays as I felt bad about how much I was using it in front of the kids. A positive experience for all of us, but apologies to my followers for the total dearth of content. Going to keep it up, though - hoping I can keep them off phones until they're 25 or so
January 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Gave up staring at my phone over the holidays as I felt bad about how much I was using it in front of the kids. A positive experience for all of us, but apologies to my followers for the total dearth of content. Going to keep it up, though - hoping I can keep them off phones until they're 25 or so
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Come and join the Comms team at NEON!
It is a really special role in an amazing team - with a budget to commission messaging research, a training component, rapid response work and working with the Spokes Network & Worker-led Transition programmes.
www.neweconomyorganisers.org/about-jobs/h...
It is a really special role in an amazing team - with a budget to commission messaging research, a training component, rapid response work and working with the Spokes Network & Worker-led Transition programmes.
www.neweconomyorganisers.org/about-jobs/h...
| Work at NEON
The purpose of this role is to lead the messaging programme at NEON. That means developing messaging guidance, training and coaching support. You will be the go-to person for messaging work in the Com...
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December 3, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Come and join the Comms team at NEON!
It is a really special role in an amazing team - with a budget to commission messaging research, a training component, rapid response work and working with the Spokes Network & Worker-led Transition programmes.
www.neweconomyorganisers.org/about-jobs/h...
It is a really special role in an amazing team - with a budget to commission messaging research, a training component, rapid response work and working with the Spokes Network & Worker-led Transition programmes.
www.neweconomyorganisers.org/about-jobs/h...
Truncated version of a LinkedIn post: @heidialexander.bsky.social was a great advocate for transport that benefits communities and the planet as Deputy Mayor for Transport. I’m hoping for more transport decisions that benefit communities, not the interests of those who stand to profit financially.
November 30, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Truncated version of a LinkedIn post: @heidialexander.bsky.social was a great advocate for transport that benefits communities and the planet as Deputy Mayor for Transport. I’m hoping for more transport decisions that benefit communities, not the interests of those who stand to profit financially.
16 years ago, the Climate Change Act received royal assent, following a campaign supported by thousands - including Thom Yorke & Gillian Anderson. Today, @friends-earth.bsky.social has published a new report looking at the impact of the act - & what's needed now. friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/worl...
The world-changing Climate Change Act: a legacy in jeopardy? | Friends of the Earth
Is the the world-changing Climate Change Act's legacy in a jeopardy? To mark the laws 16th anniversary, we reveal what it’s achieved so far and how its future is under threat.
friendsoftheearth.uk
November 26, 2024 at 10:23 AM
16 years ago, the Climate Change Act received royal assent, following a campaign supported by thousands - including Thom Yorke & Gillian Anderson. Today, @friends-earth.bsky.social has published a new report looking at the impact of the act - & what's needed now. friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/worl...
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As we await to find out if the Gas Caverns case will be heard in the Supreme Court, the wonderful #NoGasCaverns group have put their lives on hold again to fundraise to support their legal expenses.Please support them if you can
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November 25, 2024 at 12:24 PM
As we await to find out if the Gas Caverns case will be heard in the Supreme Court, the wonderful #NoGasCaverns group have put their lives on hold again to fundraise to support their legal expenses.Please support them if you can
bit.ly/NGCmeansNGC
vimeo.com/1028789123?t...
bit.ly/NGCmeansNGC
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Been watching COP29 with grim fascination. It’s like a cross between a fossil fuel trade fair and a gathering of officials whose objective is to avoid committing to a level of climate finance that would leave us with a fighting chance of tackling climate breakdown.
Official FoE view from Mike C:
Official FoE view from Mike C:
November 24, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Been watching COP29 with grim fascination. It’s like a cross between a fossil fuel trade fair and a gathering of officials whose objective is to avoid committing to a level of climate finance that would leave us with a fighting chance of tackling climate breakdown.
Official FoE view from Mike C:
Official FoE view from Mike C:
I don’t think Crisis are on here, so reposting from LinkedIn – anyone know anyone with a spare fridge van?
November 23, 2024 at 7:41 PM
I don’t think Crisis are on here, so reposting from LinkedIn – anyone know anyone with a spare fridge van?
Ofgem’s energy price cap is out, and energy bills will rise again. These sky-high bills are largely caused by our heat-leaking homes. We can fix this – if the gov’s Warm Homes plan invests in insulating homes, lifting people out of hardship & protecting the planet.
www.ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes...
www.ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes...
Changes to energy price cap between 1 January and 31 March 2025
Every 3 months we review and set a level for how much an energy supplier can charge for each unit of energy and daily standing charge, under the price cap.
www.ofgem.gov.uk
November 22, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Ofgem’s energy price cap is out, and energy bills will rise again. These sky-high bills are largely caused by our heat-leaking homes. We can fix this – if the gov’s Warm Homes plan invests in insulating homes, lifting people out of hardship & protecting the planet.
www.ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes...
www.ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes...
Made a family of hedgehogs for the lantern parade tomorrow. Mine is the structurally unsound one that looks a bit like a poorly armadillo.
November 21, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Made a family of hedgehogs for the lantern parade tomorrow. Mine is the structurally unsound one that looks a bit like a poorly armadillo.
If, like me, you’ve only just realised it’s #AskHerToStand day, how about asking an amazing woman in your life to stand tomorrow? Or the next day. Or every day. Let’s fill public life with amazing women 😍
It's #AskHerToStand Day 🙌
We need more women, from all backgrounds, to be involved at every level of politics, from local councillors to Police and Crime Commissioners, Mayors to MPs 🙋
#SignUpToStand TODAY! ✍ 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...
#5050Parliament #SupportHerToThrive
We need more women, from all backgrounds, to be involved at every level of politics, from local councillors to Police and Crime Commissioners, Mayors to MPs 🙋
#SignUpToStand TODAY! ✍ 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...
#5050Parliament #SupportHerToThrive
November 21, 2024 at 6:52 PM
If, like me, you’ve only just realised it’s #AskHerToStand day, how about asking an amazing woman in your life to stand tomorrow? Or the next day. Or every day. Let’s fill public life with amazing women 😍