Sandra Bell
@sandrambell.bsky.social
Campaigner for many years at Friends of the Earth, currently working with the fantastic PFAS team at CHEM Trust. Living in Bradford. Views here are my own.
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📣 We have launched a new #PFAS manifesto!
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 chemicals & due to their longevity, pose a serious threat to human health.
🚫 A strict phase-out of all PFAS is the only way to protect current & future generations.
chemtrust.org/ngos-launch-pfas-manifesto/
#StopPFAS
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 chemicals & due to their longevity, pose a serious threat to human health.
🚫 A strict phase-out of all PFAS is the only way to protect current & future generations.
chemtrust.org/ngos-launch-pfas-manifesto/
#StopPFAS
Over 100 NGOs Launch Manifesto Urging EU Leaders to Stop PFAS Pollution
CHEM Trust alongside more than 100 NGOs have united to demand urgent EU action to stop PFAS pollution. In our joint manifesto launched today, we warn that Europe is facing a PFAS pollution crisis that...
chemtrust.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
📣 We have launched a new #PFAS manifesto!
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 chemicals & due to their longevity, pose a serious threat to human health.
🚫 A strict phase-out of all PFAS is the only way to protect current & future generations.
chemtrust.org/ngos-launch-pfas-manifesto/
#StopPFAS
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 chemicals & due to their longevity, pose a serious threat to human health.
🚫 A strict phase-out of all PFAS is the only way to protect current & future generations.
chemtrust.org/ngos-launch-pfas-manifesto/
#StopPFAS
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Europe bans toxic pesticides… but exports them abroad ! Let’s stop this toxic trade together !
👉 Share the video & tag
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @christophehansen.bsky.social @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
👉 Sign the petitions
www.foodwatch.org/en/stop-the-...
www.openpetition.eu/petition/onl...
👉 Share the video & tag
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @christophehansen.bsky.social @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
👉 Sign the petitions
www.foodwatch.org/en/stop-the-...
www.openpetition.eu/petition/onl...
October 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Europe bans toxic pesticides… but exports them abroad ! Let’s stop this toxic trade together !
👉 Share the video & tag
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @christophehansen.bsky.social @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
👉 Sign the petitions
www.foodwatch.org/en/stop-the-...
www.openpetition.eu/petition/onl...
👉 Share the video & tag
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @christophehansen.bsky.social @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
👉 Sign the petitions
www.foodwatch.org/en/stop-the-...
www.openpetition.eu/petition/onl...
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🚨 This is a message from over 100 charities, including @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, , @oxfamgb.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social and @friends-earth.bsky.social: Scapegoating refugees won’t fix anything. It's time for real change
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK’s real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary
A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🚨 This is a message from over 100 charities, including @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, , @oxfamgb.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social and @friends-earth.bsky.social: Scapegoating refugees won’t fix anything. It's time for real change
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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🚨With 50 days left until the government's deadline for a new climate plan, we handed in our almost 40k strong petition calling for a bold and fair climate plan to Downing Street, joined by our local groups, @disrightsuk.bsky.social and MPs Abtisam Mohamed, Carla Denyer and Pippa Heylings.
September 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🚨With 50 days left until the government's deadline for a new climate plan, we handed in our almost 40k strong petition calling for a bold and fair climate plan to Downing Street, joined by our local groups, @disrightsuk.bsky.social and MPs Abtisam Mohamed, Carla Denyer and Pippa Heylings.
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🚨 Evidence is mounting on the widespread contamination of ourselves and nature with the forever chemical, #TFA.
😥 Studies have linked exposure to PFAS with negative health impacts, including impaired liver function.
Read more about TFA in our new blog: buff.ly/fV6DpDG
#EUGreenWeek #PFAS
😥 Studies have linked exposure to PFAS with negative health impacts, including impaired liver function.
Read more about TFA in our new blog: buff.ly/fV6DpDG
#EUGreenWeek #PFAS
TFA, everywhere and forever? Trifluoroacetic acid contamination – a new CHEM Trust FAQ
Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a chemical with very mobile and persistent properties that is one of many per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as the ‘forever chemicals’ due to their lo...
buff.ly
June 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨 Evidence is mounting on the widespread contamination of ourselves and nature with the forever chemical, #TFA.
😥 Studies have linked exposure to PFAS with negative health impacts, including impaired liver function.
Read more about TFA in our new blog: buff.ly/fV6DpDG
#EUGreenWeek #PFAS
😥 Studies have linked exposure to PFAS with negative health impacts, including impaired liver function.
Read more about TFA in our new blog: buff.ly/fV6DpDG
#EUGreenWeek #PFAS
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Last week, at a heated session between the EU Parliament’s Environment Committee & the European Commission, MEPs from across the political spectrum stressed the urgency of the #PFAS crisis.
*Some captions were translated from the original recording: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
*Some captions were translated from the original recording: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
April 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Last week, at a heated session between the EU Parliament’s Environment Committee & the European Commission, MEPs from across the political spectrum stressed the urgency of the #PFAS crisis.
*Some captions were translated from the original recording: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
*Some captions were translated from the original recording: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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🎊 This week French MPs passed a new law to #BanPFAS in several consumer products.
📢Now, it's the EU's turn to protect people and nature across Europe by taking decisive action to restrict #PFAS in a much wider range of uses.
More in our news story: https://buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
#foreverchemicals
📢Now, it's the EU's turn to protect people and nature across Europe by taking decisive action to restrict #PFAS in a much wider range of uses.
More in our news story: https://buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
#foreverchemicals
February 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎊 This week French MPs passed a new law to #BanPFAS in several consumer products.
📢Now, it's the EU's turn to protect people and nature across Europe by taking decisive action to restrict #PFAS in a much wider range of uses.
More in our news story: https://buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
#foreverchemicals
📢Now, it's the EU's turn to protect people and nature across Europe by taking decisive action to restrict #PFAS in a much wider range of uses.
More in our news story: https://buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
#foreverchemicals
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👏 Great news!
🇫🇷 Today French MPs voted to #BanPFAS from consumer products like clothing and cosmetics.
Over 140,000 citizens called on their MPs to back the ban & this is a huge win for the protection of people’s health & environment in France.
More in our news story: buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
🇫🇷 Today French MPs voted to #BanPFAS from consumer products like clothing and cosmetics.
Over 140,000 citizens called on their MPs to back the ban & this is a huge win for the protection of people’s health & environment in France.
More in our news story: buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
February 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
👏 Great news!
🇫🇷 Today French MPs voted to #BanPFAS from consumer products like clothing and cosmetics.
Over 140,000 citizens called on their MPs to back the ban & this is a huge win for the protection of people’s health & environment in France.
More in our news story: buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
🇫🇷 Today French MPs voted to #BanPFAS from consumer products like clothing and cosmetics.
Over 140,000 citizens called on their MPs to back the ban & this is a huge win for the protection of people’s health & environment in France.
More in our news story: buff.ly/4bb9Vfb
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Our new paper, based on data from 1,705 studies, shows that pesticides are toxic to organisms they are not intended to harm, including fungi, microbes, plants, insects, & vertebrates such as ourselves. Questions the wisdom of applying over 3 million tonnes of them every year...
February 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our new paper, based on data from 1,705 studies, shows that pesticides are toxic to organisms they are not intended to harm, including fungi, microbes, plants, insects, & vertebrates such as ourselves. Questions the wisdom of applying over 3 million tonnes of them every year...
Fantastic campaign by @generationsfutures.fr! One step closer to a PFAS ban on consumer products in France. Here's a CHEM Trust view on the importance of national bans and why we also need EU wide action to follow chemtrust.org/french_pfas_...
February 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fantastic campaign by @generationsfutures.fr! One step closer to a PFAS ban on consumer products in France. Here's a CHEM Trust view on the importance of national bans and why we also need EU wide action to follow chemtrust.org/french_pfas_...
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🇫🇷 Great News - France is one step closer to a ban on toxic #PFAS chemicals in key consumer products.
👏 Find out more in our blog why this is so welcome but also why we still need EU wide action 👉 buff.ly/3COb3sA
👏 Find out more in our blog why this is so welcome but also why we still need EU wide action 👉 buff.ly/3COb3sA
February 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🇫🇷 Great News - France is one step closer to a ban on toxic #PFAS chemicals in key consumer products.
👏 Find out more in our blog why this is so welcome but also why we still need EU wide action 👉 buff.ly/3COb3sA
👏 Find out more in our blog why this is so welcome but also why we still need EU wide action 👉 buff.ly/3COb3sA
Hopefully France will act to protect its citizens and environment by banning PFAS nationally and supporting action at the EU level.
👏🏻 Tomorrow, French policymakers will debate banning #PFAS across many consumer products.
They could join other countries, such as Denmark, on taking the lead towards a PFAS free economy. Now it’s time for the EU to act! More in our latest blog: chemtrust.org/french_pfas_...
They could join other countries, such as Denmark, on taking the lead towards a PFAS free economy. Now it’s time for the EU to act! More in our latest blog: chemtrust.org/french_pfas_...
PFAS ban in France edges closer
Tomorrow the French National Assembly’s Sustainable Development, Spatial and Regional Planning Committee will debate a Bill that would ban PFAS chemicals in consumer products such as clothing and cosm...
chemtrust.org
February 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hopefully France will act to protect its citizens and environment by banning PFAS nationally and supporting action at the EU level.
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BREAKING 🚨: WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST ROSEBANK.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
January 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
BREAKING 🚨: WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST ROSEBANK.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
Good news for bees as government says no to use of bee harming #neonicotinoids on crops this year. Follows years of previous govt ignoring its own advisors, and campaigns from NGOs, nature friendly farmers and scientists, now need support for safe alternatives. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Government overturns Tory measure and bans emergency use of bee-killing pesticide
Emergency use of Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide highly toxic to bees, to be outlawed in UK in line with EU
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Good news for bees as government says no to use of bee harming #neonicotinoids on crops this year. Follows years of previous govt ignoring its own advisors, and campaigns from NGOs, nature friendly farmers and scientists, now need support for safe alternatives. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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My colleague Niall Toru is spot on about the government's attempts to restrict legal challenges
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
January 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
My colleague Niall Toru is spot on about the government's attempts to restrict legal challenges
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds
- Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it
@e3g.bsky.social
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it
@e3g.bsky.social
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds
Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds
- Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it
@e3g.bsky.social
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it
@e3g.bsky.social
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🤯 For decades, some key industry players knew the dangers of #foreverchemicals. Instead of innovating, they lobbied decision-makers so that PFAS pollution keeps on growing.
🔍 Transparent, science-based action is non-negotiable. More in our joint NGO op-ed: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/01/c...
🔍 Transparent, science-based action is non-negotiable. More in our joint NGO op-ed: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/01/c...
Combating PFAS: "The European Union has a unique opportunity to act"
Check out this comment piece in Le Monde and the list of civil society groups and PFAS-affected communities from across Europe which have endorsed it.
corporateeurope.org
January 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🤯 For decades, some key industry players knew the dangers of #foreverchemicals. Instead of innovating, they lobbied decision-makers so that PFAS pollution keeps on growing.
🔍 Transparent, science-based action is non-negotiable. More in our joint NGO op-ed: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/01/c...
🔍 Transparent, science-based action is non-negotiable. More in our joint NGO op-ed: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/01/c...
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The #ForeverPollution project is putting #PFAS under the spotlight:
In 2023, it mapped PFAS hot spots across Europe
Today, the follow-up #ForeverLobbying project maps the costs of PFAS pollution and the corporate lobbying campaign against a PFAS ban
In 2023, it mapped PFAS hot spots across Europe
Today, the follow-up #ForeverLobbying project maps the costs of PFAS pollution and the corporate lobbying campaign against a PFAS ban
The Forever Lobbying Project
The Forever Lobbying Project exposes the real cost of PFAS pollution on the environment, science, and politics.
buff.ly
January 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The #ForeverPollution project is putting #PFAS under the spotlight:
In 2023, it mapped PFAS hot spots across Europe
Today, the follow-up #ForeverLobbying project maps the costs of PFAS pollution and the corporate lobbying campaign against a PFAS ban
In 2023, it mapped PFAS hot spots across Europe
Today, the follow-up #ForeverLobbying project maps the costs of PFAS pollution and the corporate lobbying campaign against a PFAS ban
Shocking extent of industry lobbying revealed by Forever Lobbying Project. Decision makers in UK & EU must follow evidence of harm caused by PFAS chemicals, not listen to vested interests. #banPFAS @chemtrust.bsky.social @eeb.org @corporateeurope.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on chemical pollution: the UK can’t ignore the risks from PFAS | Editorial
Editorial: Efforts by the plastics industry to thwart regulation come from a familiar playbook
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Shocking extent of industry lobbying revealed by Forever Lobbying Project. Decision makers in UK & EU must follow evidence of harm caused by PFAS chemicals, not listen to vested interests. #banPFAS @chemtrust.bsky.social @eeb.org @corporateeurope.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🚨European Environment Agency briefing reveals widespread forever chemical pollution in European waters.
🤒Levels often exceed regulatory threshold levels set to protect people and the environment.
More in our latest news story 👉 buff.ly/4ixelAj
#ForeverChemicals #WaterPollution #BanPFAS
🤒Levels often exceed regulatory threshold levels set to protect people and the environment.
More in our latest news story 👉 buff.ly/4ixelAj
#ForeverChemicals #WaterPollution #BanPFAS
December 12, 2024 at 12:42 PM
🚨European Environment Agency briefing reveals widespread forever chemical pollution in European waters.
🤒Levels often exceed regulatory threshold levels set to protect people and the environment.
More in our latest news story 👉 buff.ly/4ixelAj
#ForeverChemicals #WaterPollution #BanPFAS
🤒Levels often exceed regulatory threshold levels set to protect people and the environment.
More in our latest news story 👉 buff.ly/4ixelAj
#ForeverChemicals #WaterPollution #BanPFAS
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Our legal case is fighting the Government to let local areas build #NetZero homes that are cheaper, energy efficient and fit for the future. We need to raise 20k by the 18th December or we won't receive a penny. Help us, help all of us. We are not powerless!! Donate and share today #ClimateActivism
Support our fight to let local areas plan for climate change
My name is Naomi from Rights Community Action. We work with people, for people, and the environment. We believe local communities should have the powers to protect themselves from climate change.
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December 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Our legal case is fighting the Government to let local areas build #NetZero homes that are cheaper, energy efficient and fit for the future. We need to raise 20k by the 18th December or we won't receive a penny. Help us, help all of us. We are not powerless!! Donate and share today #ClimateActivism
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New European Commission
☣️Increasing and unregulated use of PFAS in industry and consumer products has led to widespread contamination in Europe
💦Water is one of the main human exposure pathways to #foreverchemicals
🚨EU #PFAS restriction is an urgent priority
☣️Increasing and unregulated use of PFAS in industry and consumer products has led to widespread contamination in Europe
💦Water is one of the main human exposure pathways to #foreverchemicals
🚨EU #PFAS restriction is an urgent priority
December 3, 2024 at 3:43 PM
New European Commission
☣️Increasing and unregulated use of PFAS in industry and consumer products has led to widespread contamination in Europe
💦Water is one of the main human exposure pathways to #foreverchemicals
🚨EU #PFAS restriction is an urgent priority
☣️Increasing and unregulated use of PFAS in industry and consumer products has led to widespread contamination in Europe
💦Water is one of the main human exposure pathways to #foreverchemicals
🚨EU #PFAS restriction is an urgent priority
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🤔 Ever heard of the EU’s universal PFAS restriction?
😳 Sounds technical but we’ve got you covered!
🔗 Our new webpage breaks down the EU’s proposed group #PFAS ban, CHEM Trust's stance, and the timeline for action 👉 buff.ly/4i709hn
#foreverchemicals #BanPFAS
😳 Sounds technical but we’ve got you covered!
🔗 Our new webpage breaks down the EU’s proposed group #PFAS ban, CHEM Trust's stance, and the timeline for action 👉 buff.ly/4i709hn
#foreverchemicals #BanPFAS
November 29, 2024 at 4:10 PM
🤔 Ever heard of the EU’s universal PFAS restriction?
😳 Sounds technical but we’ve got you covered!
🔗 Our new webpage breaks down the EU’s proposed group #PFAS ban, CHEM Trust's stance, and the timeline for action 👉 buff.ly/4i709hn
#foreverchemicals #BanPFAS
😳 Sounds technical but we’ve got you covered!
🔗 Our new webpage breaks down the EU’s proposed group #PFAS ban, CHEM Trust's stance, and the timeline for action 👉 buff.ly/4i709hn
#foreverchemicals #BanPFAS