Daniel Lubin
@daniellubin.bsky.social
Comms and policy at @opportunitygreen.org. Organiser with @naamoduk.bsky.social. He/him
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✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Closing Ireland’s aviation climate gap — Opportunity Green
In 2026, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU. This report examines how the country can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy and expanding the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to inc
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November 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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🚨 JUSTICE FOR AWDAH - DEMAND HIS BODY IS RETURNED TO UMM AL-KHEIR 🚨
The women of Umm al-Kheir – led by Awdah’s mother, wife and sister – are on hunger strike, demanding Israel release his body so that he can be buried in the village where he was born.
➡️ actionnetwork.org/letters/brin...
The women of Umm al-Kheir – led by Awdah’s mother, wife and sister – are on hunger strike, demanding Israel release his body so that he can be buried in the village where he was born.
➡️ actionnetwork.org/letters/brin...
August 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
🚨 JUSTICE FOR AWDAH - DEMAND HIS BODY IS RETURNED TO UMM AL-KHEIR 🚨
The women of Umm al-Kheir – led by Awdah’s mother, wife and sister – are on hunger strike, demanding Israel release his body so that he can be buried in the village where he was born.
➡️ actionnetwork.org/letters/brin...
The women of Umm al-Kheir – led by Awdah’s mother, wife and sister – are on hunger strike, demanding Israel release his body so that he can be buried in the village where he was born.
➡️ actionnetwork.org/letters/brin...
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Over 600 people turned up to yesterday’s Foreign Office protest led by Jews & Israelis from Mi-neged and
Na'amod to demand SANCTIONS NOW on Israel.
The UK government must do everything in its power to stop the destruction, deliberate starvation, and genocide of Gaza and its people.
Na'amod to demand SANCTIONS NOW on Israel.
The UK government must do everything in its power to stop the destruction, deliberate starvation, and genocide of Gaza and its people.
July 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Over 600 people turned up to yesterday’s Foreign Office protest led by Jews & Israelis from Mi-neged and
Na'amod to demand SANCTIONS NOW on Israel.
The UK government must do everything in its power to stop the destruction, deliberate starvation, and genocide of Gaza and its people.
Na'amod to demand SANCTIONS NOW on Israel.
The UK government must do everything in its power to stop the destruction, deliberate starvation, and genocide of Gaza and its people.
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Our colleague and longtime +972 Magazine contributor Awdah Hathaleen was shot dead in a settler attack on his village, Umm al-Khair, in Masafer Yatta.
Read Awdah's contributions to +972 Magazine through the link:
www.972mag.com/writer/awdah...
Read Awdah's contributions to +972 Magazine through the link:
www.972mag.com/writer/awdah...
July 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Our colleague and longtime +972 Magazine contributor Awdah Hathaleen was shot dead in a settler attack on his village, Umm al-Khair, in Masafer Yatta.
Read Awdah's contributions to +972 Magazine through the link:
www.972mag.com/writer/awdah...
Read Awdah's contributions to +972 Magazine through the link:
www.972mag.com/writer/awdah...
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The UK’s complicity in the violence endured by Palestinians for decades through occupation, apartheid and genocide runs deep — but it can end if our gov takes forceful action.
Jews in the UK, join Na’amod on Monday to demand sanctions against Israel, an end to violence and occupation, and justice.
Jews in the UK, join Na’amod on Monday to demand sanctions against Israel, an end to violence and occupation, and justice.
EMERGENCY DEMO - SANCTIONS NOW
Jews in the UK demand forceful action to stop Israel’s starvation, displacement and bombing of Palestinians in Gaza.
Join us in London this Monday, 28 July from 5.30pm – or as soon as you can make it – at the UK Foreign Office, to make your voice heard.
Jews in the UK demand forceful action to stop Israel’s starvation, displacement and bombing of Palestinians in Gaza.
Join us in London this Monday, 28 July from 5.30pm – or as soon as you can make it – at the UK Foreign Office, to make your voice heard.
July 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The UK’s complicity in the violence endured by Palestinians for decades through occupation, apartheid and genocide runs deep — but it can end if our gov takes forceful action.
Jews in the UK, join Na’amod on Monday to demand sanctions against Israel, an end to violence and occupation, and justice.
Jews in the UK, join Na’amod on Monday to demand sanctions against Israel, an end to violence and occupation, and justice.
If you (like me) are in need of some positivity right now, read my colleague @johannaprdn.bsky.social's fantastic roundup covering...
🇹🇭 Thailand banning plastic waste imports
🚗 Norway's EV boom
⚖️ The Irish High Court's renewables ruling
⚡ UK's ever-greener grid
🌱 S. Korea's crackdown on biomass
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🇹🇭 Thailand banning plastic waste imports
🚗 Norway's EV boom
⚖️ The Irish High Court's renewables ruling
⚡ UK's ever-greener grid
🌱 S. Korea's crackdown on biomass
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🌱 In need of good climate news? 🌱
From Thailand banning plastic waste imports to the UK’s electricity being cleanest as ever, OG brings you 5 positive climate stories.
Read blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/positiv...
#GreenSky #ClimateSky
From Thailand banning plastic waste imports to the UK’s electricity being cleanest as ever, OG brings you 5 positive climate stories.
Read blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/positiv...
#GreenSky #ClimateSky
Positive Climate News in January 2025 — Opportunity Green
Between the devastating fires in California and Trump withdrawing (again) from the Paris Climate Agreement, climate news have been quite bleak this month. But OG is here to bring you some positive sto...
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February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you (like me) are in need of some positivity right now, read my colleague @johannaprdn.bsky.social's fantastic roundup covering...
🇹🇭 Thailand banning plastic waste imports
🚗 Norway's EV boom
⚖️ The Irish High Court's renewables ruling
⚡ UK's ever-greener grid
🌱 S. Korea's crackdown on biomass
👇👇
🇹🇭 Thailand banning plastic waste imports
🚗 Norway's EV boom
⚖️ The Irish High Court's renewables ruling
⚡ UK's ever-greener grid
🌱 S. Korea's crackdown on biomass
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Can't believe it's been a year – read my reflections on my first 12 months at Opportunity Green, climate action, and getting the right stories out to shift the dial on climate policy.
Huge thanks to my amazing colleagues for such a fabulous first year at OG. 💚
Huge thanks to my amazing colleagues for such a fabulous first year at OG. 💚
🎉 Our brilliant Comms Assistant, @daniellubin.bsky.social, has been at OG for a year!
"I’m excited to work more with the Sasha Coalition, getting our policy demands to the right people to shift the dial on decarbonising aviation and shipping," says Daniel in his blog. 👇
"I’m excited to work more with the Sasha Coalition, getting our policy demands to the right people to shift the dial on decarbonising aviation and shipping," says Daniel in his blog. 👇
Daniel's one year anniversary at OG — Opportunity Green
As the second person to join our busy communications team, Daniel has played a crucial role in raising the profile of not only Opportunity Green, but also the SASHA Coalition, in his first year. He te...
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December 12, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Can't believe it's been a year – read my reflections on my first 12 months at Opportunity Green, climate action, and getting the right stories out to shift the dial on climate policy.
Huge thanks to my amazing colleagues for such a fabulous first year at OG. 💚
Huge thanks to my amazing colleagues for such a fabulous first year at OG. 💚
If ArcelorMittal receives €3 billion in public funds for green #steel projects, it's got to have something to show for it right? Instead, it's just rolled back on decarbonisation projects across Europe...
Read my colleague Kirsty's response to the CEO's "justification" in the FT. 👇
Read my colleague Kirsty's response to the CEO's "justification" in the FT. 👇
🗞️ "Europe’s #steel industry faces many challenges. But to weather this storm the sector must decarbonise with greater ambition and not ... backtrack on green commitments."
Read our Legal Manager, Kirsty Mitchell's response to #ArcelorMittal putting its decarbonisation plans on hold in today's FT. 👇
Read our Legal Manager, Kirsty Mitchell's response to #ArcelorMittal putting its decarbonisation plans on hold in today's FT. 👇
Letter: ArcelorMittal’s emissions backtracking damages EU steel
From Kirsty Mitchell, Legal Manager, Opportunity Green, London EC1, UK
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December 11, 2024 at 9:50 AM
If ArcelorMittal receives €3 billion in public funds for green #steel projects, it's got to have something to show for it right? Instead, it's just rolled back on decarbonisation projects across Europe...
Read my colleague Kirsty's response to the CEO's "justification" in the FT. 👇
Read my colleague Kirsty's response to the CEO's "justification" in the FT. 👇
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The UK’s carbon capture plans,
are mostly about building new fossil fuel infrastructure, not capturing existing emissions.
If they go ahead, Big Oil wins. Please alert your MP👇
are mostly about building new fossil fuel infrastructure, not capturing existing emissions.
If they go ahead, Big Oil wins. Please alert your MP👇
Scientists are clear that UK’s carbon capture plans are disastrous for climate.
They centre around building 𝗻𝗲𝘄 gas power stations & blue hydrogen plants—and are all about extending the life of the North Sea.
Here’s the evidence 🧵👇👇
They centre around building 𝗻𝗲𝘄 gas power stations & blue hydrogen plants—and are all about extending the life of the North Sea.
Here’s the evidence 🧵👇👇
December 8, 2024 at 5:15 PM
The UK’s carbon capture plans,
are mostly about building new fossil fuel infrastructure, not capturing existing emissions.
If they go ahead, Big Oil wins. Please alert your MP👇
are mostly about building new fossil fuel infrastructure, not capturing existing emissions.
If they go ahead, Big Oil wins. Please alert your MP👇
🚨 Get the latest on the #ICJ hearings today from my colleague Olivia on the ground at the Hague! 👇
⚖️ Live from The Hague ⚖️
Morning all, I’m Olivia, OG’s Legal Assistant!
I’m taking over OG’s handle today posting live updates from the #ICJ hearings.
Stay tuned for reflections from the first day of State submissions and scenes from civil society mobilisation demanding #climatejustice.
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Morning all, I’m Olivia, OG’s Legal Assistant!
I’m taking over OG’s handle today posting live updates from the #ICJ hearings.
Stay tuned for reflections from the first day of State submissions and scenes from civil society mobilisation demanding #climatejustice.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:11 AM
🚨 Get the latest on the #ICJ hearings today from my colleague Olivia on the ground at the Hague! 👇
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🚨New SASHA Coalition report!
The EU must decarbonise shipping and aviation – but at what cost to biodiversity?
On #COP29 Nature & Biodiversity day, our research shows that biofuels puts biodiversity at serious risk. Only green H2 e-fuels limit damage.
www.sashacoalition.org/biodiversity...
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The EU must decarbonise shipping and aviation – but at what cost to biodiversity?
On #COP29 Nature & Biodiversity day, our research shows that biofuels puts biodiversity at serious risk. Only green H2 e-fuels limit damage.
www.sashacoalition.org/biodiversity...
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The EU must decarbonise shipping and aviation – but at what cost to biodiversity?
YouTube video by Opportunity Green
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November 21, 2024 at 9:31 AM
🚨New SASHA Coalition report!
The EU must decarbonise shipping and aviation – but at what cost to biodiversity?
On #COP29 Nature & Biodiversity day, our research shows that biofuels puts biodiversity at serious risk. Only green H2 e-fuels limit damage.
www.sashacoalition.org/biodiversity...
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The EU must decarbonise shipping and aviation – but at what cost to biodiversity?
On #COP29 Nature & Biodiversity day, our research shows that biofuels puts biodiversity at serious risk. Only green H2 e-fuels limit damage.
www.sashacoalition.org/biodiversity...
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As #COP29 debates a new climate finance target, the next question is: where does the money come from?
Our new legal report debunks the myth that taxing jet fuel is prohibited under international law, making it a rich, untapped source of revenue.
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Our new legal report debunks the myth that taxing jet fuel is prohibited under international law, making it a rich, untapped source of revenue.
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Publication: Clearing the air on how we tax aviation fuels — Opportunity Green
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November 20, 2024 at 10:11 AM
As #COP29 debates a new climate finance target, the next question is: where does the money come from?
Our new legal report debunks the myth that taxing jet fuel is prohibited under international law, making it a rich, untapped source of revenue.
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Our new legal report debunks the myth that taxing jet fuel is prohibited under international law, making it a rich, untapped source of revenue.
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📺 Webinar: NDCs and int'l aviation & shipping 📺
Join OG and @cornerstonebarr.bsky.social this Wed 20 Nov at 1pm GMT, #COP29 transport day, to discuss why states don't include international #aviation and #shipping in their #NDCs – and why they should.
cornerstonebarristers.com/event/opport...
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Join OG and @cornerstonebarr.bsky.social this Wed 20 Nov at 1pm GMT, #COP29 transport day, to discuss why states don't include international #aviation and #shipping in their #NDCs – and why they should.
cornerstonebarristers.com/event/opport...
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Opportunity Green X Cornerstone Barristers Climate Webinar: Addressing the NDC gap: International aviation and shipping emissions | Cornerstone Barristers
This event will be chaired by Estelle Dehon KC, who will guide discussions between our panel of legal and policy experts to address the legal […]
cornerstonebarristers.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:06 AM
📺 Webinar: NDCs and int'l aviation & shipping 📺
Join OG and @cornerstonebarr.bsky.social this Wed 20 Nov at 1pm GMT, #COP29 transport day, to discuss why states don't include international #aviation and #shipping in their #NDCs – and why they should.
cornerstonebarristers.com/event/opport...
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Join OG and @cornerstonebarr.bsky.social this Wed 20 Nov at 1pm GMT, #COP29 transport day, to discuss why states don't include international #aviation and #shipping in their #NDCs – and why they should.
cornerstonebarristers.com/event/opport...
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There's been much attention paid to the UK's NDC target launched at #COP29 – less so to what's *left out*.
The int'l nature of #aviation and #shipping has given states an alibi to ignore them in NDCs. Read why this is such a failure on climate action👇
www.sustainableviews.com/cop29-the-uk...
The int'l nature of #aviation and #shipping has given states an alibi to ignore them in NDCs. Read why this is such a failure on climate action👇
www.sustainableviews.com/cop29-the-uk...
November 14, 2024 at 11:16 AM
There's been much attention paid to the UK's NDC target launched at #COP29 – less so to what's *left out*.
The int'l nature of #aviation and #shipping has given states an alibi to ignore them in NDCs. Read why this is such a failure on climate action👇
www.sustainableviews.com/cop29-the-uk...
The int'l nature of #aviation and #shipping has given states an alibi to ignore them in NDCs. Read why this is such a failure on climate action👇
www.sustainableviews.com/cop29-the-uk...
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Yesterday, our CEO, Aoife O'Leary, spoke to Bunkerspot about what the outcomes from #COP29 could mean for next year's #InternationalMaritimeOrganization negotiations on a levy on shipping's GHG emissions.
Read the full article.👇
🚢 bunkerspot.com/global/63590... 🚢
Read the full article.👇
🚢 bunkerspot.com/global/63590... 🚢
INTERVIEW: COP29 determinant for next IMO discussions, says Opportunity Green
Bunkerspot provides news, in-depth analysis, expert comment and price indications for the global marine fuels industry
bunkerspot.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Yesterday, our CEO, Aoife O'Leary, spoke to Bunkerspot about what the outcomes from #COP29 could mean for next year's #InternationalMaritimeOrganization negotiations on a levy on shipping's GHG emissions.
Read the full article.👇
🚢 bunkerspot.com/global/63590... 🚢
Read the full article.👇
🚢 bunkerspot.com/global/63590... 🚢
A large part of #COP29 will be looking for sources of climate finance. Well... here's a juicy one.
✈️ OG's new legal report debunks the myth that tax on aviation fuel is legally prohibited. Maintaining its privileged tax regime is not a question of law, rather it is a political decision.👇
✈️ OG's new legal report debunks the myth that tax on aviation fuel is legally prohibited. Maintaining its privileged tax regime is not a question of law, rather it is a political decision.👇
📣 NEW REPORT! 📣
Our legal analysis clears the air on widespread myths and finds that the decision not to tax airlines is likely a political one, rather than a legal one.
Read the report and find out more in the 🧵 below ⤵️
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
Our legal analysis clears the air on widespread myths and finds that the decision not to tax airlines is likely a political one, rather than a legal one.
Read the report and find out more in the 🧵 below ⤵️
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
Publication: Clearing the air on how we tax aviation fuels — Opportunity Green
www.opportunitygreen.org
November 12, 2024 at 10:28 AM
A large part of #COP29 will be looking for sources of climate finance. Well... here's a juicy one.
✈️ OG's new legal report debunks the myth that tax on aviation fuel is legally prohibited. Maintaining its privileged tax regime is not a question of law, rather it is a political decision.👇
✈️ OG's new legal report debunks the myth that tax on aviation fuel is legally prohibited. Maintaining its privileged tax regime is not a question of law, rather it is a political decision.👇
Keep an eye out for OG's CEO Aoife and Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy Emma this week at #COP29!
If you're not in Baku this week, watch this space for updates on climate justice, solidarity, shipping and aviation. 👀
If you're not in Baku this week, watch this space for updates on climate justice, solidarity, shipping and aviation. 👀
🌍 #COP29 kicks off today and our CEO Aoife O'Leary and Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy Emma Fenton are on the ground in Baku!
Stay tuned for commentary from Aoife and Emma this week. 👀
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Stay tuned for commentary from Aoife and Emma this week. 👀
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November 11, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Keep an eye out for OG's CEO Aoife and Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy Emma this week at #COP29!
If you're not in Baku this week, watch this space for updates on climate justice, solidarity, shipping and aviation. 👀
If you're not in Baku this week, watch this space for updates on climate justice, solidarity, shipping and aviation. 👀
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🚨New blog! 🚨
Our Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy, Emma Fenton explains why solidarity must be our guiding principle to ensure #COP29 drives a just and equitable transition.
🌎 tinyurl.com/4t79y2rh 🌎
Stay tuned to hear from Emma and our CEO Aoife O'Leary who will be in Baku next week. 👀
Our Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy, Emma Fenton explains why solidarity must be our guiding principle to ensure #COP29 drives a just and equitable transition.
🌎 tinyurl.com/4t79y2rh 🌎
Stay tuned to hear from Emma and our CEO Aoife O'Leary who will be in Baku next week. 👀
Diplomacy can still deliver climate justice. Let’s see COP29 prove it. — Opportunity Green
There is nothing unexpected about the extreme weather events that wreak regular havoc across the globe. They demonstrate more than ever the importance for this COP to enshrine solidarity in global cli...
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November 7, 2024 at 3:47 PM
🚨New blog! 🚨
Our Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy, Emma Fenton explains why solidarity must be our guiding principle to ensure #COP29 drives a just and equitable transition.
🌎 tinyurl.com/4t79y2rh 🌎
Stay tuned to hear from Emma and our CEO Aoife O'Leary who will be in Baku next week. 👀
Our Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy, Emma Fenton explains why solidarity must be our guiding principle to ensure #COP29 drives a just and equitable transition.
🌎 tinyurl.com/4t79y2rh 🌎
Stay tuned to hear from Emma and our CEO Aoife O'Leary who will be in Baku next week. 👀