Tina Leonard 🧡💙
@leonard3tina.bsky.social
Retired research biochemist. Quaker. Climate activist. Co-founder Quaker Support for Climate Action (QS4CA), Networker, Green.
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Tina Leonard 🧡💙
@leonard3tina.bsky.social
· Sep 16
Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
Quakers denied intervention in court challenge over faith rights in terror law case
Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
www.quaker.org.uk
For Quakers, faith & action are inseparable," said recording clerk for Quakers in Britain.
“Peaceful protest, prayer, & non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack."
@cclimateaction.bsky.social
@globalquakers.bsky.social
“Peaceful protest, prayer, & non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack."
@cclimateaction.bsky.social
@globalquakers.bsky.social
Chamberlain’s removal from Palestine Action case “deeply alarming”
Court urged to explain the reasoning behind it
“This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality & transparency in our judicial system, & whether this is now a pattern in significant legal cases concerning Palestine”
Court urged to explain the reasoning behind it
“This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality & transparency in our judicial system, & whether this is now a pattern in significant legal cases concerning Palestine”
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Chamberlain’s removal from Palestine Action case “deeply alarming”
Court urged to explain the reasoning behind it
“This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality & transparency in our judicial system, & whether this is now a pattern in significant legal cases concerning Palestine”
Court urged to explain the reasoning behind it
“This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality & transparency in our judicial system, & whether this is now a pattern in significant legal cases concerning Palestine”
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Just the good, friendly, morale-boosting kind of racism.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Just the good, friendly, morale-boosting kind of racism.
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Why are Quakers always at protests?
From campaigns for climate justice to protests against war, @rhiannonbookgeek.bsky.social Grant takes a look at why it's quite common to see Quakers marching with a banner.
www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-are...
From campaigns for climate justice to protests against war, @rhiannonbookgeek.bsky.social Grant takes a look at why it's quite common to see Quakers marching with a banner.
www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-are...
Why are Quakers always at protests?
From campaigns for climate justice to protests against war, Rhiannon Grant takes a look at why it's not uncommon to see Quakers marching with a banner.
www.quaker.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Why are Quakers always at protests?
From campaigns for climate justice to protests against war, @rhiannonbookgeek.bsky.social Grant takes a look at why it's quite common to see Quakers marching with a banner.
www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-are...
From campaigns for climate justice to protests against war, @rhiannonbookgeek.bsky.social Grant takes a look at why it's quite common to see Quakers marching with a banner.
www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-are...
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A trans teen in Iowa completed suicide after severe bullying by classmates and teachers.
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
Heartbroken family of trans teen speaks out about how bullying led to his death
The family of trans Iowa student Miles Phipps has spoken out about bullying following losing their son to suicide. He was just 15-years-old.
www.thepinknews.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A trans teen in Iowa completed suicide after severe bullying by classmates and teachers.
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
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legal rights training tomorrow!
⚠️ we're having temporary tech issues with the registration form. if you've not been able to register yet, please email gbctrainings[at]protonmail.com
⚠️ we're having temporary tech issues with the registration form. if you've not been able to register yet, please email gbctrainings[at]protonmail.com
We've got more know your rights trainings coming up in November - please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests!
Link in bio to register
Link in bio to register
November 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
legal rights training tomorrow!
⚠️ we're having temporary tech issues with the registration form. if you've not been able to register yet, please email gbctrainings[at]protonmail.com
⚠️ we're having temporary tech issues with the registration form. if you've not been able to register yet, please email gbctrainings[at]protonmail.com
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The Royal Courts of Justice will hear a Judicial Review over the ban on Palestine Action this week, launched by @lilwhuda, who recently embarrassed the Home Office further by stomping on their efforts to prevent the judicial review from happening
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
Lift The Ban - Defend Our Juries
From November 18th to 29th, Defend Our Juries will launch the most widespread mass civil disobedience across the UK in modern British history. Find out more and get involved here. Following intensive ...
wedonotcomply.org
November 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Royal Courts of Justice will hear a Judicial Review over the ban on Palestine Action this week, launched by @lilwhuda, who recently embarrassed the Home Office further by stomping on their efforts to prevent the judicial review from happening
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
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This friendly woman was arrested alongside her partner for the THIRD TIME under the Terrorism Act for simply holding a cardboard sign.
She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This friendly woman was arrested alongside her partner for the THIRD TIME under the Terrorism Act for simply holding a cardboard sign.
She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
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This article is quietly and forensically furious at the bluster and the lies. Lord knows I'd love to forget about covid but we mustn't - the lessons from this are too important for next time - and there will be a next time.
"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This article is quietly and forensically furious at the bluster and the lies. Lord knows I'd love to forget about covid but we mustn't - the lessons from this are too important for next time - and there will be a next time.
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Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested in London over Palestine Action ban
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested at London rally over Palestine Action ban | LBC
Carolyn Gelenter, 67, was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
www.lbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested in London over Palestine Action ban
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
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A year ago, flyers promoting vaccines were prevalent across the Navajo Nation.
But as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put his stamp on federal immunization policy, the Indian Health Service’s messaging on immunizations has taken a stark turn.
By @maryhudetz.bsky.social
But as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put his stamp on federal immunization policy, the Indian Health Service’s messaging on immunizations has taken a stark turn.
By @maryhudetz.bsky.social
The Indian Health Service Is Flagging Vaccine-Related Speech. Doctors Say They’re Being Censored.
Officials have deemed terms like “immunizations” and “vaccines” risky “buzzwords” that require approval to be used in social media posts, pamphlets and presentations.
www.propublica.org
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A year ago, flyers promoting vaccines were prevalent across the Navajo Nation.
But as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put his stamp on federal immunization policy, the Indian Health Service’s messaging on immunizations has taken a stark turn.
By @maryhudetz.bsky.social
But as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put his stamp on federal immunization policy, the Indian Health Service’s messaging on immunizations has taken a stark turn.
By @maryhudetz.bsky.social
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"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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A live audience, Novara Media and the brilliant Ash Sarkar.
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
Zack Polanski Is Coming for Starmer AND Farage | Ash Sarkar Meets Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Novara Media
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November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A live audience, Novara Media and the brilliant Ash Sarkar.
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
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Just left the Labour Party membership after 10 years! I have joined @zackpolanski.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Just left the Labour Party membership after 10 years! I have joined @zackpolanski.bsky.social
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The UK’s tax system punishes work while rewarding wealth. After decades of this unfair treatment, inequality has skyrocketed. It's time to end this injustice.
The UK’s tax system punishes work while rewarding wealth. After decades of this unfair treatment, inequality has skyrocketed. It's time to end this injustice.
November 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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The UK’s tax system punishes work while rewarding wealth. After decades of this unfair treatment, inequality has skyrocketed. It's time to end this injustice.
The UK’s tax system punishes work while rewarding wealth. After decades of this unfair treatment, inequality has skyrocketed. It's time to end this injustice.
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
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Starmer's captured "Labour Party" moving to far-right AGAIN!
Abolishing human right to be judged by our peers in a jury trial..
#StarmerMustGo
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Abolishing human right to be judged by our peers in a jury trial..
#StarmerMustGo
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Starmer's captured "Labour Party" moving to far-right AGAIN!
Abolishing human right to be judged by our peers in a jury trial..
#StarmerMustGo
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Abolishing human right to be judged by our peers in a jury trial..
#StarmerMustGo
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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We know where the dangerous junctions are, but we don't understand why #TfL, @london.gov.uk and councils are so slow to act on them. Take @londoncycling.bsky.social's 1-minute action calling for more action on London's most dangerous junctions. action.lcc.org.uk/junctions
Fix London’s dangerous junctions faster
Take 1-minute today to ask the Mayor of London for more, better and safer junctions faster – stop the flow of people being killed just because they’re walking, wheeling & cycling.
action.lcc.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We know where the dangerous junctions are, but we don't understand why #TfL, @london.gov.uk and councils are so slow to act on them. Take @londoncycling.bsky.social's 1-minute action calling for more action on London's most dangerous junctions. action.lcc.org.uk/junctions
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Many people think about cold in Northern Europe if the Atlantic Ocean current system #AMOC fails. But that wouldn’t be the only problem for Europe by far.
This new study shows that severe drought is another one. 🌊
This new study shows that severe drought is another one. 🌊
📢 New paper on the impacts of AMOC collapse on European hydroclimate. 🌊
We find an AMOC collapse would exacerbate drought conditions across Europe, linked to reduced precipitation. In combination with climate change droughts are expected to become more frequent and severe.
doi.org/10.5194/hess...
We find an AMOC collapse would exacerbate drought conditions across Europe, linked to reduced precipitation. In combination with climate change droughts are expected to become more frequent and severe.
doi.org/10.5194/hess...
Changing European hydroclimate under a collapsed AMOC in the Community Earth System Model
Abstract. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is expected to weaken or even collapse under anthropogenic climate change. Given the importance of the AMOC in the present-day climate,...
doi.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Many people think about cold in Northern Europe if the Atlantic Ocean current system #AMOC fails. But that wouldn’t be the only problem for Europe by far.
This new study shows that severe drought is another one. 🌊
This new study shows that severe drought is another one. 🌊
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Bringing back PFI to our NHS would be harmful to patients.
“Like a family using a payday loan to buy their home, yes, we’d end up with a building, but we’ll have to sacrifice meals to keep up with the payments.”
MPs are against those plans. Time to drop them, Wes Streeting.
“Like a family using a payday loan to buy their home, yes, we’d end up with a building, but we’ll have to sacrifice meals to keep up with the payments.”
MPs are against those plans. Time to drop them, Wes Streeting.
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Bringing back PFI to our NHS would be harmful to patients.
“Like a family using a payday loan to buy their home, yes, we’d end up with a building, but we’ll have to sacrifice meals to keep up with the payments.”
MPs are against those plans. Time to drop them, Wes Streeting.
“Like a family using a payday loan to buy their home, yes, we’d end up with a building, but we’ll have to sacrifice meals to keep up with the payments.”
MPs are against those plans. Time to drop them, Wes Streeting.
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This Saturday, London's Metropolitan Police arrested more than 90 protestors at the Peace Garden in Tavistock Square for holding a sign reading, "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
November 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This Saturday, London's Metropolitan Police arrested more than 90 protestors at the Peace Garden in Tavistock Square for holding a sign reading, "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
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"As scientists, we are duty-bound to speak plainly about the dangers that lie ahead.
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
Over 1,000 scientists urge MPs to attend landmark climate briefing https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/1000-scientists-urge-mps-to-attend-national-emergency-briefing
Over 1,000 scientists urge MPs to attend landmark climate briefing
UK experts issue urgent call to MPs ahead of next week’s National Emergency Briefing on the climate crisis
geographical.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"As scientists, we are duty-bound to speak plainly about the dangers that lie ahead.
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
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Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names.
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP #NEB2025
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP #NEB2025
National Emergency Briefing
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names.
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP #NEB2025
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP #NEB2025
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Bad COP: scientists say #COP30 was an "abject failure," ignoring a key climate threat--fossil fuels--and calling for a change in UN conference rules: "a small number of rogue nations cannot be allowed to block progress for the rest of the world." @Michaelemann.bsky.social michaelmann.net/bad-cop/
Bad COP | Michael E. Mann
The COP30 global climate summit in Brazil may have been the last opportunity for the nations of the world to reach an agreement that limits planetary […]
michaelmann.net
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Bad COP: scientists say #COP30 was an "abject failure," ignoring a key climate threat--fossil fuels--and calling for a change in UN conference rules: "a small number of rogue nations cannot be allowed to block progress for the rest of the world." @Michaelemann.bsky.social michaelmann.net/bad-cop/