Izzie McIntosh
@izziemcintosh.bsky.social
Campaigns and policy at @globaljusticenow.bsky.social. Formerly @detentionaction.bsky.social. Climate justice and human rights. Views my own.
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Izzie McIntosh
@izziemcintosh.bsky.social
· Dec 18
🌍 BREAKING NEWS: The Bahamas 🇧🇸 joined the bloc of countries seeking to negotiate a #FossilFuelTreaty, and Pakistan 🇵🇰 committed to discuss an equitable and just transition with the growing group of now 16 nations across 4 continents!
The Bahamas and Pakistan — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
The group of countries leading the initiative have gained the powerful support of The Bahamas joining the bloc, while Pakistan becomes the first country in South Asia to engage with the group to under...
fossilfueltreaty.org
Great news. The Fossil Fuel Treaty could play a major role in holding back climate breakdown in a fair & just way for climate vulnerable communities.
As a major historic polluter, the more pressure the UK feels to join this treaty, the better. Sign our call here: act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/3262
As a major historic polluter, the more pressure the UK feels to join this treaty, the better. Sign our call here: act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/3262
Once again, the US & Israel's warmongering is recklessly endangering civilians around the world, most urgently in Iran.
Starmer must stand up to Trump and oppose his and Netanyahu's escalation of another potential forever war.
Please sign and share: stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
Starmer must stand up to Trump and oppose his and Netanyahu's escalation of another potential forever war.
Please sign and share: stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
Petition: Keir Starmer – Oppose Trump’s war on Iran
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
June 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Once again, the US & Israel's warmongering is recklessly endangering civilians around the world, most urgently in Iran.
Starmer must stand up to Trump and oppose his and Netanyahu's escalation of another potential forever war.
Please sign and share: stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
Starmer must stand up to Trump and oppose his and Netanyahu's escalation of another potential forever war.
Please sign and share: stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
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This profit obsession is why the fossil fuel industry will never decarbonise itself.
We need public green energy systems that prioritise communities over profit - a Fossil Fuel Treaty can get us there.
Full reaction via @izziemcintosh.bsky.social 👇🏽
www.globaljustice.org.uk/news/vulture...
We need public green energy systems that prioritise communities over profit - a Fossil Fuel Treaty can get us there.
Full reaction via @izziemcintosh.bsky.social 👇🏽
www.globaljustice.org.uk/news/vulture...
February 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This profit obsession is why the fossil fuel industry will never decarbonise itself.
We need public green energy systems that prioritise communities over profit - a Fossil Fuel Treaty can get us there.
Full reaction via @izziemcintosh.bsky.social 👇🏽
www.globaljustice.org.uk/news/vulture...
We need public green energy systems that prioritise communities over profit - a Fossil Fuel Treaty can get us there.
Full reaction via @izziemcintosh.bsky.social 👇🏽
www.globaljustice.org.uk/news/vulture...
Of course, it's all BLEAK. But no one man can kill a movement, not even Donald Trump.
The Fossil Fuel Treaty is building power around the world for a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Find out more and join us 👇
The Fossil Fuel Treaty is building power around the world for a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Find out more and join us 👇
The global fight against climate change won't be stopped by Trump and his climate denial.
We must demand our governments act to strengthen the Paris Agreement. And we're also helping to build a new solution that can fight climate change globally.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We must demand our governments act to strengthen the Paris Agreement. And we're also helping to build a new solution that can fight climate change globally.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump vows to quit Paris climate pact and 'drill, baby, drill'
The White House announces a
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Of course, it's all BLEAK. But no one man can kill a movement, not even Donald Trump.
The Fossil Fuel Treaty is building power around the world for a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Find out more and join us 👇
The Fossil Fuel Treaty is building power around the world for a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Find out more and join us 👇
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48 people are still in custody and MPs are being questioned by police for participating in peaceful protest. A real line has been crossed here. This need to be fought be everyone who believes in free speech.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Corbyn and McDonnell face police interview after pro-Palestinian rally
The former Labour leader and former shadow chancellor will voluntarily attend a police station.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
48 people are still in custody and MPs are being questioned by police for participating in peaceful protest. A real line has been crossed here. This need to be fought be everyone who believes in free speech.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'How did this happen?' asks The Times, which has run thousands of pieces inciting hatred of trans people.
January 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
'How did this happen?' asks The Times, which has run thousands of pieces inciting hatred of trans people.
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It's just mind blowing that the government's 'green transition' is set to hand billions in guaranteed income to fossil fuel corporations. We need a real workers-led transition not a fake corporate-led transition. I'm not against CCS per se *but* 1/2 www.ft.com/content/9273...
UK to compensate developers if £8bn gas plant project is blocked by court
Agreement for power station and carbon capture scheme highlights how legal action is key factor for energy groups
www.ft.com
December 17, 2024 at 10:57 AM
It's just mind blowing that the government's 'green transition' is set to hand billions in guaranteed income to fossil fuel corporations. We need a real workers-led transition not a fake corporate-led transition. I'm not against CCS per se *but* 1/2 www.ft.com/content/9273...
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Police watchdog finds:
Forces were underprepared for summer riots.
Underestimated the seriousness of far right organising outside asylum accommodation centres & failed to recognise the level of threat from nationalist extremists.
Blow me down. How surprising. Shocked. #r4today
Forces were underprepared for summer riots.
Underestimated the seriousness of far right organising outside asylum accommodation centres & failed to recognise the level of threat from nationalist extremists.
Blow me down. How surprising. Shocked. #r4today
December 18, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Police watchdog finds:
Forces were underprepared for summer riots.
Underestimated the seriousness of far right organising outside asylum accommodation centres & failed to recognise the level of threat from nationalist extremists.
Blow me down. How surprising. Shocked. #r4today
Forces were underprepared for summer riots.
Underestimated the seriousness of far right organising outside asylum accommodation centres & failed to recognise the level of threat from nationalist extremists.
Blow me down. How surprising. Shocked. #r4today
And congrats to Worthing activists who secured local council endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Treaty last night💥👏
Local campaigning is helping to show govt that many voters support a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Dm me if you want to find out how to get involved in your local area!
Local campaigning is helping to show govt that many voters support a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Dm me if you want to find out how to get involved in your local area!
Delighted that last night #Worthing BC agreed to endorse the @worthinggreens.bsky.social call for a #FossilFuelTreaty. Thanks to all those who came in support. @worthingcan.bsky.social @globaljusticenow.bsky.social @extinctionrebellion.uk
December 18, 2024 at 11:11 AM
And congrats to Worthing activists who secured local council endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Treaty last night💥👏
Local campaigning is helping to show govt that many voters support a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Dm me if you want to find out how to get involved in your local area!
Local campaigning is helping to show govt that many voters support a globally just transition from fossil fuels. Dm me if you want to find out how to get involved in your local area!
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It's not top of the headlines here, but what has been happening in Gaza over the past week (and obviously long before) is devastating.
Via the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians just now:
Via the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians just now:
December 18, 2024 at 10:44 AM
It's not top of the headlines here, but what has been happening in Gaza over the past week (and obviously long before) is devastating.
Via the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians just now:
Via the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians just now:
Great news. The Fossil Fuel Treaty could play a major role in holding back climate breakdown in a fair & just way for climate vulnerable communities.
As a major historic polluter, the more pressure the UK feels to join this treaty, the better. Sign our call here: act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/3262
As a major historic polluter, the more pressure the UK feels to join this treaty, the better. Sign our call here: act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/3262
🌍 BREAKING NEWS: The Bahamas 🇧🇸 joined the bloc of countries seeking to negotiate a #FossilFuelTreaty, and Pakistan 🇵🇰 committed to discuss an equitable and just transition with the growing group of now 16 nations across 4 continents!
The Bahamas and Pakistan — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
The group of countries leading the initiative have gained the powerful support of The Bahamas joining the bloc, while Pakistan becomes the first country in South Asia to engage with the group to under...
fossilfueltreaty.org
December 18, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Great news. The Fossil Fuel Treaty could play a major role in holding back climate breakdown in a fair & just way for climate vulnerable communities.
As a major historic polluter, the more pressure the UK feels to join this treaty, the better. Sign our call here: act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/3262
As a major historic polluter, the more pressure the UK feels to join this treaty, the better. Sign our call here: act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/3262
Come to our youth conference in Brighton! Speakers addressing everything from a globally just transition, to fighting global fascism. As well as the opportunity to meet and organise with other young people fighting for global justice.
Free tickets at the link below:
Free tickets at the link below:
📢 Want to tackle social & climate injustice? Under 30?
Join We Rise 2025 for political discussions, creative workshops & inspiring speakers with: Irene Torres, @seemasyeda.bsky.social,
@ayoub.bsky.social & Adam Hanieh
🗓️ Sat 15 Feb
📍 Brighton
🎟️ Free tickets www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...
Join We Rise 2025 for political discussions, creative workshops & inspiring speakers with: Irene Torres, @seemasyeda.bsky.social,
@ayoub.bsky.social & Adam Hanieh
🗓️ Sat 15 Feb
📍 Brighton
🎟️ Free tickets www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...
ky.social
December 12, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Come to our youth conference in Brighton! Speakers addressing everything from a globally just transition, to fighting global fascism. As well as the opportunity to meet and organise with other young people fighting for global justice.
Free tickets at the link below:
Free tickets at the link below:
“Yes, it’s a genocide. And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent.” - Amos Goldberg, Israeli Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
December 4, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Truly horrifying result of the carelessness and cruelty of the UK's immigration system.
Mazeedat's horrible and preventable death came after the British state refused to care for her. The reason for that refusal? She didn't have the right papers to her name.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Mazeedat's horrible and preventable death came after the British state refused to care for her. The reason for that refusal? She didn't have the right papers to her name.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Girl, two, who drowned in bin in London was failed by council, coroner finds
Social workers declined to provide short-term foster care for Mazeedat Adeoye whose mother had overstayed visa
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Truly horrifying result of the carelessness and cruelty of the UK's immigration system.
Mazeedat's horrible and preventable death came after the British state refused to care for her. The reason for that refusal? She didn't have the right papers to her name.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Mazeedat's horrible and preventable death came after the British state refused to care for her. The reason for that refusal? She didn't have the right papers to her name.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
We're fighting for a global transition from fossil fuels that is truly just, but we can't make it happen without our supporters!
If you donate this week, your contribution will be doubled at no cost to you💥
If you donate this week, your contribution will be doubled at no cost to you💥
Donate this week and double your impact! For #TheBigGive, we’re raising funds to support the campaign for a #JustTransition away from fossil fuels. All online donations this week will be doubled at no cost to you! Give here: www.globaljustice.org.uk/biggive
December 3, 2024 at 1:38 PM
We're fighting for a global transition from fossil fuels that is truly just, but we can't make it happen without our supporters!
If you donate this week, your contribution will be doubled at no cost to you💥
If you donate this week, your contribution will be doubled at no cost to you💥
Excited to chair a conversation at @amnestyuk.bsky.social's Amplify Festival on Saturday. Will be hearing from Simeon Kpoturu - an author and advocate from Ogoniland in the Niger Delta, fighting for justice in the face of Shell's destruction there.
Tickets 👇
www.amnesty.org.uk/amplify-huma...
Tickets 👇
www.amnesty.org.uk/amplify-huma...
Amplify Human Rights Festival: Amnesty’s first-ever Human Rights Festival are on sale
Amplify Human Rights Festival: Amnesty’s first-ever Human Rights Festival are on sale
www.amnesty.org.uk
December 3, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Excited to chair a conversation at @amnestyuk.bsky.social's Amplify Festival on Saturday. Will be hearing from Simeon Kpoturu - an author and advocate from Ogoniland in the Niger Delta, fighting for justice in the face of Shell's destruction there.
Tickets 👇
www.amnesty.org.uk/amplify-huma...
Tickets 👇
www.amnesty.org.uk/amplify-huma...
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It's not about this being an "echo chamber," it's about twitter not being fit for purpose www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X
The Tesla and SpaceX tycoon defended his policy on hyperlinks as a way to stop ‘lazy linking’, but without explaining what that meant
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 8:23 AM
It's not about this being an "echo chamber," it's about twitter not being fit for purpose www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-mu...
Sorry but Autumn has been STUNNING this year and you cannot tell me differently.
November 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Sorry but Autumn has been STUNNING this year and you cannot tell me differently.
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Terrible CoP failure. Reverse gear on fossil fuel phase out and climate finance. Our take 👇
Only hope is building ever an ever stronger movement for an end to the fossil fuel era, a just, people led transition, massive redistribution domestically and globally.
Only hope is building ever an ever stronger movement for an end to the fossil fuel era, a just, people led transition, massive redistribution domestically and globally.
After teetering on the brink of no deal at all, the forced-through COP29 text remains so detached from reality it’s as if Donald Trump is already in office.
Our full take on tonight's outcome 🧵
news.sky.com/story/cop29-...
Our full take on tonight's outcome 🧵
news.sky.com/story/cop29-...
COP29 strikes last ditch deal on funding for climate measures in vulnerable countries
The summit has agreed for richer countries to aim for $300bn in funding per year to support poorer countries dealing with the impact of climate change.
news.sky.com
November 24, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Terrible CoP failure. Reverse gear on fossil fuel phase out and climate finance. Our take 👇
Only hope is building ever an ever stronger movement for an end to the fossil fuel era, a just, people led transition, massive redistribution domestically and globally.
Only hope is building ever an ever stronger movement for an end to the fossil fuel era, a just, people led transition, massive redistribution domestically and globally.
The latest text to come out of COP29 proposed a woefully small number for global climate finance.
This is truly shameful.
Communities in the global south, on the frontlines of a crisis that they have done little to cause deserve far more.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
This is truly shameful.
Communities in the global south, on the frontlines of a crisis that they have done little to cause deserve far more.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
COP29 host urges collaboration as deal negotiations enter final stage
COP29 climate summit host Azerbaijan urged participating countries to bridge their differences and come up with a finance deal on Friday, as negotiations at the two-week conference entered their final hours.
www.reuters.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:19 PM
It's Climate and Migrant Justice Day✊🌏
People have a right to move. They also have a right to stay in their homes and communities. The climate crisis is taking that from many. We need to face down the fossil fuel industry and #ProtectPeopleNotPolluters.
@climatejusticeuk.bsky.social
People have a right to move. They also have a right to stay in their homes and communities. The climate crisis is taking that from many. We need to face down the fossil fuel industry and #ProtectPeopleNotPolluters.
@climatejusticeuk.bsky.social
🌍📢 #ProtectPeopleNotPolluters: A Joint Statement for Climate and Migrant Justice Day
Today, 60+ organisations unite to launch Climate and Migrant Justice Day—a call to protect people affected by climate destruction and to end border violence
jcwi.org.uk/campaigns/cl...
Today, 60+ organisations unite to launch Climate and Migrant Justice Day—a call to protect people affected by climate destruction and to end border violence
jcwi.org.uk/campaigns/cl...
Protect People, Not Polluters
Joint statement for Climate and Migrant Justice Day – November 22 This year, for the second year running, we lived through the hottest summer in recorded human history. From coastal erosion and bad…
jcwi.org.uk
November 22, 2024 at 4:18 PM
It's Climate and Migrant Justice Day✊🌏
People have a right to move. They also have a right to stay in their homes and communities. The climate crisis is taking that from many. We need to face down the fossil fuel industry and #ProtectPeopleNotPolluters.
@climatejusticeuk.bsky.social
People have a right to move. They also have a right to stay in their homes and communities. The climate crisis is taking that from many. We need to face down the fossil fuel industry and #ProtectPeopleNotPolluters.
@climatejusticeuk.bsky.social
UK government and others launched the Global Clean Power Alliance. Our take 👇
It’s positive to see the UK reiterating its commitment to moving to clean energy and working in partnership with global south countries to do so.
But there needs to be reassurances this partnership is about finding a path to end the fossil fuel era...🧵
www.businessgreen.com/news/4381203...
But there needs to be reassurances this partnership is about finding a path to end the fossil fuel era...🧵
www.businessgreen.com/news/4381203...
UK launches new Global Clean Power Alliance, as COP29 talks edge forward
Brazil, Australia, France, Germany, and the African Union among first countries to join new push to tackle barriers to the clean energy transition
www.businessgreen.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:17 PM
UK government and others launched the Global Clean Power Alliance. Our take 👇
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A word on the Allison Pearson free speech row, and what she describes as a ‘Kafkaesque’ threat to it. We asked her on @thenewsagents.bsky.social to discuss.
She said: ‘No. And if you get any aspect of the story wrong my lawyers will be watching.’
Gotta love a free speech warrior 🤷🏻♂️
She said: ‘No. And if you get any aspect of the story wrong my lawyers will be watching.’
Gotta love a free speech warrior 🤷🏻♂️
November 18, 2024 at 4:32 PM
A word on the Allison Pearson free speech row, and what she describes as a ‘Kafkaesque’ threat to it. We asked her on @thenewsagents.bsky.social to discuss.
She said: ‘No. And if you get any aspect of the story wrong my lawyers will be watching.’
Gotta love a free speech warrior 🤷🏻♂️
She said: ‘No. And if you get any aspect of the story wrong my lawyers will be watching.’
Gotta love a free speech warrior 🤷🏻♂️
Found this really useful re farmers' protest/the budget. Recommend this thread and @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social for the facts about tax rises - what works and what could be done better. As well as some of Jeremy Clarkson's motivations for wading in (spoiler: they might not be entirely selfless).
There's a lot of anger about reforms to how landowners are taxed
This is ultimately about raising money in a fair way to invest in our broken public services
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This is ultimately about raising money in a fair way to invest in our broken public services
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November 19, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Found this really useful re farmers' protest/the budget. Recommend this thread and @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social for the facts about tax rises - what works and what could be done better. As well as some of Jeremy Clarkson's motivations for wading in (spoiler: they might not be entirely selfless).
Ok this seems as good a place as any to start here 👇
the thing is, "undocumented migrants" isn't a polite euphemism. it is an accurate term. "illegals" is factually incorrect, as well as being loaded with a hatred for a group of human beings.
November 14, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Ok this seems as good a place as any to start here 👇