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Global Action Plan mobilises people and organisations to take action on the systems that harm us and our planet.​ We are an environmental charity, working towards a green and thriving planet where everyone can enjoy happy and healthy lives. UK and beyond.
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The benefits of induction cooking go beyond improving air quality in your home.

Learn more about our retrofit project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking
Image of a chef cooking on an induction hob, stirring a pot. Image caption reads: “After switching from gas to induction hobs, 100% of households involved in our project think that induction hobs are easy to use.”
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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In the name of Halloween, here's a scary fact for you...

Last week, we released new research with Ricardo and @hertscc.bsky.social revealing that air pollution from wood burning stoves and open fires contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.

Want to learn more?
October 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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The largest AI data centres being built today will each consume as much electricity as 2 million households, and the UK currently has 100 in planning...
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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The government’s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan released today, seemingly has no consideration of the 100+ AI data centres that Big Tech wants up and running during the plan’s implementation.

#AI #datacentres #CarbonBudget #Climatechange
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Participants in our retrofit project said they would ‘definitely recommend’ induction cooking.

Learn more about the project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking
Image of a person operating an induction hob. Image caption reads: “I’d definitely recommend [induction cooking] to other people.”
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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New poll out today, commissioned by @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social reveals over three quarters of UK citizens only want to see data centres built, if they are powered by renewables.

beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...

#datacentre #AI #BigTech #Environment #UK
Text reads "New poll finds: Most UK citizens don't want data centres if it means more water shortages or more fossil fuels." Image of data centre computer.
October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Cooking on gas stoves releases harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide.

Learn more about our retrofit project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking
Photograph of woman using a gas cooker with a quote that reads: "The gas used to make smells and used to irritate my lungs, and I think with the induction it's better. I really enjoy it. It's good and it's quick and easy."
October 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our crowd justice fundraiser! With only 2 days remaining, can you help us reach our stretch goal of £30K?

crowdjustice.com/case/datacentre-challenge/
Picture of a thermometer indicating £20K fundraised so far, with a target of £30K. Text reads: Help us take the government to court to protect our environment from datacentres. Only 2 days left to reach our target. Donate today: www.crowdjustice.com/case/datacentre-challenge/
October 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Alongside @foxglovelegal.bsky.social, we’re taking the government to court.

We have just 4 days left to reach our fundraising target of £20K to help cover the legal costs. Can you help us achieve it?

crowdjustice.com/case/datacentre-challenge/
October 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Together with foxglovelegal.bsky.social, we’re taking the government to court over their decision to approve a massive 90MW data centre in Buckinghamshire without considering the environmental consequences.
September 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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"When this scheme came along I thought why not try it, and I'm so glad I did, it is better than the gas."

Learn more about our retrofit project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Today for World Car Free Day, our Parliamentary Campaigns Manager Anisah Khan writes how it's an opportunity to re-imagine our streets.

#WorldCarFreeDay

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World Car Free Day is an opportunity to re-imagine our streets.
September 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Listen to Oliver Hayes, Head of Policy and Campaigns as he explains why - together with Foxglove - we're taking the government to court.

Please support our Crowdfunder: www.crowdjustice.com/case/datacen...
September 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Sign your students up today to get involved in our research project with University of Bath💡

We're inviting schools to take part in research which explores what young people care about most – from social issues to protecting the environment.

Email schools@globalactionplan.org.uk to sign up now.📧
Participate in research on how young people's perception of shared values underpin environmental hopes and actions
September 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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As a co-author and convenor of a multi-partner collaboration, today marks the official launch of our new curriculum policy proposal - The key contributions of subjects to climate change and nature education.

Read it and register for our webinar on 24 Sep:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/news/embeddi...
Embedding climate and nature in the curriculum Global Action Plan and partners launch new curriculum policy proposal
September 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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We need to raise money to cover the essential costs of taking the government to court - can you help us?

Please support us by donating today, and help us stand up for our environment, our resources, and our communities.

www.crowdjustice.com/case/datacen...
Help us take the government to court to protect our water, power and climate from destructive data centres.
August 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Together with Foxglove, we’re launching a legal challenge against the government’s decision to force construction of a data centre in Buckinghamshire.

Please support us by donating and help us stand up for our environment, our resources, and our communities.

www.crowdjustice.com/case/datacen...
Help us take the government to court to protect our water, power and climate from destructive data centres.
August 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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If air pollution kills 30,000 people a year in Britain, what’s it doing to our rivers, trees, and pollinators?

We’re supporting @healthequals.bsky.social campaign to #MakeHealthEqual and ensure that everyone has clean air to breathe. 👉 brnw.ch/21wUm5l
August 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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We need your help to illustrate the harms of social media and call for change.

Our survey is anonymous and runs until 5pm tomorrow. We want to hear how you have been affected by explicit images on social media and use these stories to make change happen.

▶️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTL6MDY
Tell us how unwanted imagery on social media has affected you. Global Action Plan
August 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Darllenwch am Uwchgynhadledd Good Life Schools Sir Gaerfyrddin, lle bu i fyfyrwyr ddathlu creu newid yn eu cymuned y flwyddyn academaidd hon. Diolch i Gyngor Sir Gaerfyrddin a phartneriaid cymunedol am eu cefnogaeth.
August 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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This International Youth Day, explore the Carmarthenshire Good Life Schools Summit, where students celebrated creating change in their community this academic year. Thank you to Carmarthenshire County Council and community partners for their support.
August 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Applications close today for this great opportunity. Get your application in for 3pm today to be considered🎬
August 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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There's only a few days left to apply! Closing date: 3pm, Monday 11 August🎬
August 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Calling all emerging film makers in the North East of England! Applications closing 3pm, Monday 11 August🎬
August 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Young people are suffering more from toxic air.

12 million children live in neighbourhoods where pollution breaches WHO guidelines.

We’re supporting @healthequals.bsky.social and the #MakeHealthEqual campaign because everyone deserves clean air. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wUm5l
August 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM