Steve Trent
@stevetrent.bsky.social
CEO / Founder Environmental Justice Foundation, previously, President co-founder WildAid.org; Campaigns Director Environmental Investigation Agency
A lifetime working to protect our natural world and defend human rights. Not happy with my progress so far
A lifetime working to protect our natural world and defend human rights. Not happy with my progress so far
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🚨 Webinar: “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”
Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
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Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🚨 Webinar: “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”
Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
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Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
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High quality independent journalism underwrites our democracy and freedoms: the BBC gives us that and much, much more. Defend it, even though it makes a few mistakes
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Chris Packham on Instagram: "It’s not just news, the @BBC is enjoyed by millions across the world.
‘What has the BBC ever given us?’ Feat. @johncleeseofficial and a few faces…
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68K likes, 1,770 comments - chrisgpackham2 on November 13, 2025: "It’s not just news, the @BBC is enjoyed by millions across the world.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:19 AM
High quality independent journalism underwrites our democracy and freedoms: the BBC gives us that and much, much more. Defend it, even though it makes a few mistakes
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Canadian PM Mark Carney: "Large American online platforms have become seas of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, islamophobia and hate in all its forms... My government will act."
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Canadian PM Mark Carney: "Large American online platforms have become seas of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, islamophobia and hate in all its forms... My government will act."
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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We have arrived at #COP30 in Brazil!
Hear from Dr Luciana Leite, our Chief Representative and Lead Advocate for Brazil, about how we will be working over the next two weeks to protect #wetlands and the vital role they play in keeping our planet habitable 🌱 🎬
Sound on for English!
Hear from Dr Luciana Leite, our Chief Representative and Lead Advocate for Brazil, about how we will be working over the next two weeks to protect #wetlands and the vital role they play in keeping our planet habitable 🌱 🎬
Sound on for English!
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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In Tsavo, the vibrant red earth takes centre stage – a rich hue that makes its red-tinted elephants stand out from their cousins across the country. Kainuk is a member of this distinctive herd. Orphaned in 2011, she grew up in our care and is now 15 years old and living wild: swt.bio/kainuk
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In Tsavo, the vibrant red earth takes centre stage – a rich hue that makes its red-tinted elephants stand out from their cousins across the country. Kainuk is a member of this distinctive herd. Orphaned in 2011, she grew up in our care and is now 15 years old and living wild: swt.bio/kainuk
President, do not do this 👇
Brazilian lawmakers are advancing controversial bills to legalize mining on Indigenous lands, where hundreds of mining bids have already been filed, as the nation positions itself as a key supplier for the energy transition.
Critical minerals drive legalization of mining on Amazon Indigenous lands
Lawmakers in Brazil can scrap a 30-year-old protection to meet global demand for gold and other minerals.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
President, do not do this 👇
The benefits of acting on climate and delivering a zero carbon economy 👇
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Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The benefits of acting on climate and delivering a zero carbon economy 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Far greater action is needed, now. The irony is that failure to act will be far, far more expensive, bringing untold suffering and unsupportable costs. Demand your government acts. #GlobalHeating
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‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Far greater action is needed, now. The irony is that failure to act will be far, far more expensive, bringing untold suffering and unsupportable costs. Demand your government acts. #GlobalHeating
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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💧🌱 Freshwater wetlands – our most powerful, but neglected climate allies
They store vast amounts of carbon, regulate water flows, and sustain biodiversity and livelihoods worldwide.
However, our new report reveals how they are being destroyed at alarming rates, fatally undermining climate goals.
They store vast amounts of carbon, regulate water flows, and sustain biodiversity and livelihoods worldwide.
However, our new report reveals how they are being destroyed at alarming rates, fatally undermining climate goals.
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
💧🌱 Freshwater wetlands – our most powerful, but neglected climate allies
They store vast amounts of carbon, regulate water flows, and sustain biodiversity and livelihoods worldwide.
However, our new report reveals how they are being destroyed at alarming rates, fatally undermining climate goals.
They store vast amounts of carbon, regulate water flows, and sustain biodiversity and livelihoods worldwide.
However, our new report reveals how they are being destroyed at alarming rates, fatally undermining climate goals.
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Jenrick is a dangerous fool
We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Jenrick is a dangerous fool
The right move that all governments, not least the Europeans should ve taking.
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Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s as PM warns phones ‘stealing childhood’
Mette Frederiksen links social media use to anxiety, depression and lack of concentration
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The right move that all governments, not least the Europeans should ve taking.
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Inspirational. We will miss her
Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at 91, was not just a pioneering scientist, but also an expert at wielding the power of fame, Michelle Nijhuis writes. https://theatln.tc/RerGflca
October 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Inspirational. We will miss her
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Elon Musk: “I love Javier Milei.”
Kemi Badenoch: “Javier Milei is the template.”
Donald Trump: “My favourite president.”
Nigel Farage: "Amazing. Cutting and slashing … doing all the things he’s done … that’s leadership.”
Meanwhile... in Argentina
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Kemi Badenoch: “Javier Milei is the template.”
Donald Trump: “My favourite president.”
Nigel Farage: "Amazing. Cutting and slashing … doing all the things he’s done … that’s leadership.”
Meanwhile... in Argentina
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Farage, Trump, Musk: your boy Javier Milei just took one hell of a beating. Why so quiet? | Aditya Chakrabortty
The wild politics and chainsaw made Argentina’s president an economic hero for the right. And now, with his nation’s finances in chaos: silence, writes Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Elon Musk: “I love Javier Milei.”
Kemi Badenoch: “Javier Milei is the template.”
Donald Trump: “My favourite president.”
Nigel Farage: "Amazing. Cutting and slashing … doing all the things he’s done … that’s leadership.”
Meanwhile... in Argentina
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Kemi Badenoch: “Javier Milei is the template.”
Donald Trump: “My favourite president.”
Nigel Farage: "Amazing. Cutting and slashing … doing all the things he’s done … that’s leadership.”
Meanwhile... in Argentina
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Energy Secretary Ed Milliband brands Nigel Farage and his allies as: 'Investment-crushing, job-destroying, bill-raising, poverty-driving, science-denying, Putin-appeasing, young people betraying, bunch of ideological extrmeists'
October 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Energy Secretary Ed Milliband brands Nigel Farage and his allies as: 'Investment-crushing, job-destroying, bill-raising, poverty-driving, science-denying, Putin-appeasing, young people betraying, bunch of ideological extrmeists'
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🌎✨ At the Pre-COP30 in Campo Grande, Brazil, with SOS Pantanal we launched a letter calling on climate leaders to place wetlands, such as the Pantanal, at the heart of global climate action.
The letter contains signatures representing over 150 organisations and many scientists and politicians.
The letter contains signatures representing over 150 organisations and many scientists and politicians.
October 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🌎✨ At the Pre-COP30 in Campo Grande, Brazil, with SOS Pantanal we launched a letter calling on climate leaders to place wetlands, such as the Pantanal, at the heart of global climate action.
The letter contains signatures representing over 150 organisations and many scientists and politicians.
The letter contains signatures representing over 150 organisations and many scientists and politicians.
A foolish, unqualified “leader” putting irrelevant political manoeuvres ahead of our national security and well being. Badenoch has just announced the end of the Conservative Party.
Listen to the science, respect the facts, pursue the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Listen to the science, respect the facts, pursue the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A foolish, unqualified “leader” putting irrelevant political manoeuvres ahead of our national security and well being. Badenoch has just announced the end of the Conservative Party.
Listen to the science, respect the facts, pursue the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Listen to the science, respect the facts, pursue the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Standing up speaking out 👇 👏Freedom of speech is not parroting what a dictatorial thug wants you to say and silencing those who don’t agree. Stand up for your democratic rights everyone…don’t be silenced, least of all by your elected President and government. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Hundreds of Hollywood stars sign open letter condemning Kimmel suspension
Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro among signatories of letter decrying Disney’s move after Jimmy Kimmel made remarks on Kirk’s death
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Standing up speaking out 👇 👏Freedom of speech is not parroting what a dictatorial thug wants you to say and silencing those who don’t agree. Stand up for your democratic rights everyone…don’t be silenced, least of all by your elected President and government. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Off the coast of Argentina each year, hundreds of fishing vessels descend to catch shortfin squid. This fleet has exploded in recent years.
The area they fish in is largely unregulated – as a result, marine ecosystems & the human rights of crew are put at risk.
Read more in @washingtonpost.com 🗞
The area they fish in is largely unregulated – as a result, marine ecosystems & the human rights of crew are put at risk.
Read more in @washingtonpost.com 🗞
Labor, environmental abuses detailed in China’s vast squid harvests
A new Environmental Justice Foundation report exposes violations in the vast Chinese squid-fishing industry, which has supply chain links to the U.S. and Europe.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Off the coast of Argentina each year, hundreds of fishing vessels descend to catch shortfin squid. This fleet has exploded in recent years.
The area they fish in is largely unregulated – as a result, marine ecosystems & the human rights of crew are put at risk.
Read more in @washingtonpost.com 🗞
The area they fish in is largely unregulated – as a result, marine ecosystems & the human rights of crew are put at risk.
Read more in @washingtonpost.com 🗞
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The @wto.org’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has entered into force 👏
Billions of dollars have long propped up unsustainable fishing practices that are pushing fish populations to the brink of collapse. This agreement is a critical step towards curtailing overfishing & illegal fishing globally.
Billions of dollars have long propped up unsustainable fishing practices that are pushing fish populations to the brink of collapse. This agreement is a critical step towards curtailing overfishing & illegal fishing globally.
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force
At a special General Council meeting on 15 September, WTO members celebrated the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which commits members to curbing billions of dollars in a...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The @wto.org’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has entered into force 👏
Billions of dollars have long propped up unsustainable fishing practices that are pushing fish populations to the brink of collapse. This agreement is a critical step towards curtailing overfishing & illegal fishing globally.
Billions of dollars have long propped up unsustainable fishing practices that are pushing fish populations to the brink of collapse. This agreement is a critical step towards curtailing overfishing & illegal fishing globally.
the subversion of democratic rights, the aggressive assertion of a authoritarian, highly partisan, agenda, the misuse of Presidential powers and Government agencies. Not fit for any public office, Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the reputation and standing of both the Presidency and the USA
Trump’s redistricting push, his deployment of the National Guard, his pressure on the Federal Reserve—all can be seen as part of a sweeping, frantic attempt to win next year’s midterm elections, @jonlemire.bsky.social writes:
Fear of Losing the Midterms Is Driving Trump’s Decisions
The specter of investigations and impeachment has fueled many of the president’s most dramatic actions.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
the subversion of democratic rights, the aggressive assertion of a authoritarian, highly partisan, agenda, the misuse of Presidential powers and Government agencies. Not fit for any public office, Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the reputation and standing of both the Presidency and the USA
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Protesting against genocide is not terrorism.
September 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Protesting against genocide is not terrorism.
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They worked until the very end to secure a strong treaty, but obstruction from a small group of oil- and plastic-producing nations and fossil fuel lobbyists, prevented progress.
The majority of nations in Geneva pushed for real solutions. They refused to accept a deal that would fall short.
The majority of nations in Geneva pushed for real solutions. They refused to accept a deal that would fall short.
August 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
They worked until the very end to secure a strong treaty, but obstruction from a small group of oil- and plastic-producing nations and fossil fuel lobbyists, prevented progress.
The majority of nations in Geneva pushed for real solutions. They refused to accept a deal that would fall short.
The majority of nations in Geneva pushed for real solutions. They refused to accept a deal that would fall short.
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Negotiations for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty have adjourned without an agreement, as high-ambition nations, reflecting the large majority represented at the meeting, refused to accept a weak text that would have locked in the global plastics crisis.
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High-ambition nations stand firm, reject weak plastics treaty pushed…
The Environmental Justice Foundation exists to protect the natural world and defend our basic human right to a secure environment.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Negotiations for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty have adjourned without an agreement, as high-ambition nations, reflecting the large majority represented at the meeting, refused to accept a weak text that would have locked in the global plastics crisis.
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This represents the triumph of vested interests over victims
It’s increasingly clear that plastics are damaging ecosystems and health
The industry knows this. Governments know this. But they actively prevent global action to keep the economic status quo
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s increasingly clear that plastics are damaging ecosystems and health
The industry knows this. Governments know this. But they actively prevent global action to keep the economic status quo
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided
The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This represents the triumph of vested interests over victims
It’s increasingly clear that plastics are damaging ecosystems and health
The industry knows this. Governments know this. But they actively prevent global action to keep the economic status quo
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s increasingly clear that plastics are damaging ecosystems and health
The industry knows this. Governments know this. But they actively prevent global action to keep the economic status quo
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...