Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth
@rtfoe.bsky.social
Campaigning for a healthy and eco-friendly future for people in Richmond and Twickenham and beyond. Check out our guide to sustainable living in Richmond Borough here: https://greenrichmond.org.uk/
At #COP30, countries have come together to agree a new process (the Belém Action Mechanism) – that would see everyone benefit from the transition away from #FossilFuels. But the UK delegation aren’t getting on board action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/urge-ed-miliband-unblock-un-climate-talks
Urge Ed Miliband to unblock UN climate talks
Plans to protect people and the environment are on a knife edge at the UN climate talks. The UK government must act now to back a fairer, more just future before it’s too late. The climate crisis is r...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
At #COP30, countries have come together to agree a new process (the Belém Action Mechanism) – that would see everyone benefit from the transition away from #FossilFuels. But the UK delegation aren’t getting on board action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/urge-ed-miliband-unblock-un-climate-talks
Surely a no-brainer target for a Chancellor needing to raise taxes without upsetting voters?
SHOCKING 🚨: Energy giants raked in £125 billion in UK profits while millions struggled to afford to heat their homes.
Five years of crisis for households and five years of soaring profit for the companies driving fuel poverty.
Five years of crisis for households and five years of soaring profit for the companies driving fuel poverty.
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Surely a no-brainer target for a Chancellor needing to raise taxes without upsetting voters?
1 of the great things about #BlueSky is that it's not owned by a billionaire nor financed by #BigOil. Unlike most media as explained by the always eloquent @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. If we each persuade 1 person to join we could double #BlueSky's impact overnight www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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November 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
1 of the great things about #BlueSky is that it's not owned by a billionaire nor financed by #BigOil. Unlike most media as explained by the always eloquent @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. If we each persuade 1 person to join we could double #BlueSky's impact overnight www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What #Heathrow doesn't want you to know. Why expanding #airports won't help the government's growth agenda.
Judging by the summary of this new #NEF analysis, there is a huge flaw in economic arguments being used for #HeathrowExpansion... Tourism sucks more money OUT of the UK economy, than it brings IN.
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The economics of air transport in Europe
Part one: Air transport and growth
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November 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Progress is being stalled by those profiting off environmental harm and politicians with vested interests. But by coming together, we can unleash a new wave of transformative action. Learn more about how you can take action here. 👇https://friendsoftheearth.uk/take-action #ThisWorldIsOurs #COP30
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Progress is being stalled by those profiting off environmental harm and politicians with vested interests. But by coming together, we can unleash a new wave of transformative action. Learn more about how you can take action here. 👇https://friendsoftheearth.uk/take-action #ThisWorldIsOurs #COP30
We’re here at the #GlobalDayofAction rally in London, mobilising with allies across the country to stand up for a brighter future. We’re in the decisive decade for #climate and #nature, so choices governments make now will shape our collective future.
November 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We’re here at the #GlobalDayofAction rally in London, mobilising with allies across the country to stand up for a brighter future. We’re in the decisive decade for #climate and #nature, so choices governments make now will shape our collective future.
Next week: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-f...
Richmond Faith and Belief Climate Dialogue
Join us for an interactive afternoon of discussion and collaboration on the intersection between faith, belief and climate change
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November 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Next week: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-f...
Happy 10th birthday to @rewildingbritain.org.uk & well done for growing the #rewilding movement. With 83% of the British public supporting #rewilding, hopefully the next 10 years will see the target of 30% of Britain’s land and seas by 2030 within reach.
www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/about-us/how...
www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/about-us/how...
10 years of wild hope
As Rewilding Britain marks an exciting first decade championing, accelerating and enabling rewilding, we celebrate the 10 biggest impacts so far.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Happy 10th birthday to @rewildingbritain.org.uk & well done for growing the #rewilding movement. With 83% of the British public supporting #rewilding, hopefully the next 10 years will see the target of 30% of Britain’s land and seas by 2030 within reach.
www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/about-us/how...
www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/about-us/how...
Why it's so vital that delegates at #COP30 ignore pressures from Trump and act bravely and boldly on #climate: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
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November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Why it's so vital that delegates at #COP30 ignore pressures from Trump and act bravely and boldly on #climate: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A chance to support #rewilding locally by our friends at @citizenzoo.bsky.social www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/wild-wheel...
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A chance to support #rewilding locally by our friends at @citizenzoo.bsky.social www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/wild-wheel...
If you have children, inspire a love of nature by getting involved with @frptweets.bsky.social's discoverers free events: www.frp.org.uk/discoverers/
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
If you have children, inspire a love of nature by getting involved with @frptweets.bsky.social's discoverers free events: www.frp.org.uk/discoverers/
Staggered that the #DailyTorygraph is accusing the #BBC of exaggeration on climate!! I'm forever complaining that they aren't giving it enough coverage and urgency. And as @desmog.com rightly point out, that paper's record on climate accuracy is less than stellar! www.desmog.com/2025/11/10/t...
The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The Telegraph, which has accused the BBC of bias and a lack of editorial rigour, has been forced to amend a swathe of climate inaccuracies. The BBC’s director-general and CEO resigned this weekend aft...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Staggered that the #DailyTorygraph is accusing the #BBC of exaggeration on climate!! I'm forever complaining that they aren't giving it enough coverage and urgency. And as @desmog.com rightly point out, that paper's record on climate accuracy is less than stellar! www.desmog.com/2025/11/10/t...
Big #polluters cause the #climate crisis. Why should we pay for the impacts while they continue to profit? Join us and add your name to this @friends-earth.bsky.social petition, demanding big polluters pay their fair share for a greener future🌍👇
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
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...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Big #polluters cause the #climate crisis. Why should we pay for the impacts while they continue to profit? Join us and add your name to this @friends-earth.bsky.social petition, demanding big polluters pay their fair share for a greener future🌍👇
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
So true @paulluton.bsky.social , and the police/court/prison costs too. But fortunately we are pacifists so we won't be boosting 'growth' that way!
If you killed someone the funeral costs count towards GDP.
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
So true @paulluton.bsky.social , and the police/court/prison costs too. But fortunately we are pacifists so we won't be boosting 'growth' that way!
We just LOVE this. Please enjoy and share. @flightfreeuk.bsky.social @hacaneast.bsky.social
You pay fuel duty. Why don’t billionaires?
This week, we launched WeWingAnyCar.com to help you qualify for the same tax breaks that private jets get.
Because tax loopholes shouldn’t just be for billionaires.
They’re for everyone.
This week, we launched WeWingAnyCar.com to help you qualify for the same tax breaks that private jets get.
Because tax loopholes shouldn’t just be for billionaires.
They’re for everyone.
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We just LOVE this. Please enjoy and share. @flightfreeuk.bsky.social @hacaneast.bsky.social
Why we should all 'bang in some beans'! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Celebrity chefs urge Britons to ‘bang in some beans’ to boost legume consumption
Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and major supermarkets want to double amount of beans Britons eat
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November 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Why we should all 'bang in some beans'! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Targeting #EconomicGrowth is harmful because #GDP doesn't measure the right things. If I drive 5 miles in a gas guzzling 4x4 (not that I would) it counts towards GDP because I buy fuel. If I cycle instead it doesn't count. And yet driving causes pollution, congestion and higher accident risk.
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Targeting #EconomicGrowth is harmful because #GDP doesn't measure the right things. If I drive 5 miles in a gas guzzling 4x4 (not that I would) it counts towards GDP because I buy fuel. If I cycle instead it doesn't count. And yet driving causes pollution, congestion and higher accident risk.
It's ironic, but heartening, when #Trump's belligerence accidentally results in a reduction in carbon emissions;-)
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Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown
Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of resolution
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November 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It's ironic, but heartening, when #Trump's belligerence accidentally results in a reduction in carbon emissions;-)
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It's shocking to read that 78% of what ends up in Richmond’s rubbish bins could have been recycled. Time for change: richmond.gov.uk/news/news_no...
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It's shocking to read that 78% of what ends up in Richmond’s rubbish bins could have been recycled. Time for change: richmond.gov.uk/news/news_no...
Just heard from Sarah Olney MP that she will be supporting the amendments. We've also written to @munirawilson.bsky.social and are waiting to hear back from her. Hopefully she will also be supportive.
MPs will have a chance to amend the potentially devastating Planning Bill - let them know you want them to stand up for nature with this simple action from @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Just heard from Sarah Olney MP that she will be supporting the amendments. We've also written to @munirawilson.bsky.social and are waiting to hear back from her. Hopefully she will also be supportive.
Disappointing to read in @ethical-consumer.bsky.social's always thought-provoking magazine that Green & Blacks (one of the #Fairtrade pioneers) is now owned by a multi-national and moving away from #Fairtrade. Time to switch to a more ethical chocolate brand.
www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/s...
www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/s...
Ethical Chocolate | Ethical Consumer
Looking for an ethical and sustainable chocolate brand? This guide rates and ranks 31 chocolate brands, with our unique Best Buy recommendations and the brands to avoid.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Disappointing to read in @ethical-consumer.bsky.social's always thought-provoking magazine that Green & Blacks (one of the #Fairtrade pioneers) is now owned by a multi-national and moving away from #Fairtrade. Time to switch to a more ethical chocolate brand.
www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/s...
www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/s...
Great to see some new faces at our monthly meeting tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Great to see some new faces at our monthly meeting tonight.
Swimmable London is a worthy aim, but joining an alliance is the easy part. Stopping #ThamesWater dumping sewage into our rivers needs a lot more work, most of which is unfortunately outside the @london.gov.uk's powers.
NEWS: London has joined the Swimmable Cities alliance, reiterating the Mayor's commitment to clean London's rivers by 2036.
November 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Swimmable London is a worthy aim, but joining an alliance is the easy part. Stopping #ThamesWater dumping sewage into our rivers needs a lot more work, most of which is unfortunately outside the @london.gov.uk's powers.