Mark Norman
@mark60.bsky.social
Teacher (primary school), NW England: here for climate justice, the nature crisis, education, active travel, allotment chat and … Norwich City FC.
A hugely-successful model that other countries could copy (even if it’s not the largest in the world as the headline claims).
‘We like it a lot’: how Romania created the largest deposit return scheme in the world
‘We like it a lot’: how Romania created the largest deposit return scheme in the world
In the two years since the system was launched, beverage-packaging collection and recycling has risen to 94%
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A hugely-successful model that other countries could copy (even if it’s not the largest in the world as the headline claims).
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🔴 NEW - Labour Group Slams Lord Glasman Over Climate Denial Lecture
The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
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The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
📝 @adambarnett.bsky.social
Labour Group Slams Lord Glasman Over Climate Denial Lecture
An influential Labour peer has been criticised for being the star speaker at the UK’s main climate science denial group, which says carbon emissions are a “benefit to the planet”. Lord Maurice Glasman...
www.desmog.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🔴 NEW - Labour Group Slams Lord Glasman Over Climate Denial Lecture
The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
📝 @adambarnett.bsky.social
The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
📝 @adambarnett.bsky.social
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Astonishingly, sea ice still hasn't started to reform over the Barents Sea area yet of the #Arctic. This includes record low conditions around Svalbard as well. It's been a very bad few months across the region.
Check out more graphics here: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
Check out more graphics here: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
November 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Astonishingly, sea ice still hasn't started to reform over the Barents Sea area yet of the #Arctic. This includes record low conditions around Svalbard as well. It's been a very bad few months across the region.
Check out more graphics here: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
Check out more graphics here: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
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5. So remember the fundamental adage: we can’t fix a problem with the same mindset that created it. Our systems of extraction, profiteering, dominance and entitlement - as though the planet is just a food pantry and get-rich-quick scheme for humanity, drove us to this point. We can change that.
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
5. So remember the fundamental adage: we can’t fix a problem with the same mindset that created it. Our systems of extraction, profiteering, dominance and entitlement - as though the planet is just a food pantry and get-rich-quick scheme for humanity, drove us to this point. We can change that.
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In London Town on family business today.
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In London Town on family business today.
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
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BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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The British government's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation amounted to an authoritarian restriction on protest, lawyers representing a co-founder seeking to overturn the ban argued on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
UK ban on pro-Palestine group branded 'authoritarian' as appeal begins
The British government's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation amounted to an authoritarian restriction on protest, lawyers representing a co-founder seeki...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The British government's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation amounted to an authoritarian restriction on protest, lawyers representing a co-founder seeking to overturn the ban argued on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
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🚨BREAKING: Kenyan court rules “sharing seeds is NOT a crime”
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
HISTORIC VICTORY: Kenyan Court Rules “Sharing Seeds is Not a Crime” in Landmark Verdict for Food Sovereignty - Greenpeace Africa
This judgment establishes powerful legal precedent globally, affirming that the ancient right of farmers to save and share seeds supersedes commercial interests, reshaping the legal balance of power b...
www.greenpeace.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨BREAKING: Kenyan court rules “sharing seeds is NOT a crime”
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
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Never let it be said that the British press is out of touch
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Never let it be said that the British press is out of touch
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Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
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It's all about clear communication.
Thank you @nebriefing.bsky.social🙏🏽
Thank you @nebriefing.bsky.social🙏🏽
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It's all about clear communication.
Thank you @nebriefing.bsky.social🙏🏽
Thank you @nebriefing.bsky.social🙏🏽
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Today's 70% fall in net migration to 205,000 was not one of the six stories in BBC ten o'clock news.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today's 70% fall in net migration to 205,000 was not one of the six stories in BBC ten o'clock news.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
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“The choice is between deep, rapid and fair decarbonisation of modern society, and an organised-ish technical and social revolution; or ongoing rhetoric and delay as temperatures [rise]. And then we’ll have a revolutionary style change that will be both chaotic and violent” @kevinclimate.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“The choice is between deep, rapid and fair decarbonisation of modern society, and an organised-ish technical and social revolution; or ongoing rhetoric and delay as temperatures [rise]. And then we’ll have a revolutionary style change that will be both chaotic and violent” @kevinclimate.bsky.social
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Great thread shouting out to the volunteer and NGO groups like Greenpeace and their vital role in telling the story of whaling to the masses.
Public pressure led to the ban, and that led to stopping the decline of whales across the globe.
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Public pressure led to the ban, and that led to stopping the decline of whales across the globe.
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This new reconstruction of global whale biomass shows that countries can successfully tackle environmental problems when they come together
But it's a story with an under-recognised hero
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But it's a story with an under-recognised hero
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October 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Great thread shouting out to the volunteer and NGO groups like Greenpeace and their vital role in telling the story of whaling to the masses.
Public pressure led to the ban, and that led to stopping the decline of whales across the globe.
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Public pressure led to the ban, and that led to stopping the decline of whales across the globe.
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"Starvation, economic collapse, civil unrest and wars are among the risks we face if we don’t take decisive action to limit further global warming and preserve nature, leading experts in #climate, food, health and security warned today in London"
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
"Starvation, economic collapse, civil unrest and wars are among the risks we face if we don’t take decisive action to limit further global warming and preserve nature, leading experts in #climate, food, health and security warned today in London"
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social
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As part of our Boycott Amazon campaign, we recently updated our guide to Ethical Online Retailers.
Many of the best ethical options encourage shopping second hand, or to support charity work - perfect for anyone looking to avoid Black Friday.
Read the full guide here:
bit.ly/43gM6Ad
Many of the best ethical options encourage shopping second hand, or to support charity work - perfect for anyone looking to avoid Black Friday.
Read the full guide here:
bit.ly/43gM6Ad
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As part of our Boycott Amazon campaign, we recently updated our guide to Ethical Online Retailers.
Many of the best ethical options encourage shopping second hand, or to support charity work - perfect for anyone looking to avoid Black Friday.
Read the full guide here:
bit.ly/43gM6Ad
Many of the best ethical options encourage shopping second hand, or to support charity work - perfect for anyone looking to avoid Black Friday.
Read the full guide here:
bit.ly/43gM6Ad
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Check out our teacher's guide to the recommendations set out in the Curriculum Review and the government's responses. Find out what it means for each subject area for Primary schools.
Read it here: zurl.co/6B2aW
#CurriculumReview #NationalCurriculum #DfE
Read it here: zurl.co/6B2aW
#CurriculumReview #NationalCurriculum #DfE
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Check out our teacher's guide to the recommendations set out in the Curriculum Review and the government's responses. Find out what it means for each subject area for Primary schools.
Read it here: zurl.co/6B2aW
#CurriculumReview #NationalCurriculum #DfE
Read it here: zurl.co/6B2aW
#CurriculumReview #NationalCurriculum #DfE
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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The UN General Assembly resolution against torture was rejected by only three countries: the US, Israel, and Argentina, who remind the world that they oppose even the most basic principles of humanity.
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The UN General Assembly resolution against torture was rejected by only three countries: the US, Israel, and Argentina, who remind the world that they oppose even the most basic principles of humanity.
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Most of the public think net migration increased last year, when in fact numbers halved.
New findings from the Ipsos/British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker show that 56% of the public thinks immigration increased last year. Just 1 in 6 realise it was down
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
New findings from the Ipsos/British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker show that 56% of the public thinks immigration increased last year. Just 1 in 6 realise it was down
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Most of the public think net migration increased last year, when in fact numbers halved.
New findings from the Ipsos/British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker show that 56% of the public thinks immigration increased last year. Just 1 in 6 realise it was down
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
New findings from the Ipsos/British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker show that 56% of the public thinks immigration increased last year. Just 1 in 6 realise it was down
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The Telegraph has just published *yet another* correction to one of its net-zero articles.
By my count, that is now the TWELFTH such correction since Labour won the election (and covers 15 separate articles).
I have now added the latest one to my epic thread which is tracking these corrections...
By my count, that is now the TWELFTH such correction since Labour won the election (and covers 15 separate articles).
I have now added the latest one to my epic thread which is tracking these corrections...
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The Telegraph has just published *yet another* correction to one of its net-zero articles.
By my count, that is now the TWELFTH such correction since Labour won the election (and covers 15 separate articles).
I have now added the latest one to my epic thread which is tracking these corrections...
By my count, that is now the TWELFTH such correction since Labour won the election (and covers 15 separate articles).
I have now added the latest one to my epic thread which is tracking these corrections...
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The UK Government’s new North Sea Future Plan, launched alongside the budget, promises no new licences to explore new fields.
This does not prevent the Rosebank field, which has already received a licence, from being developed.
We must keep the pressure on. 🧪
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This does not prevent the Rosebank field, which has already received a licence, from being developed.
We must keep the pressure on. 🧪
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The UK Government’s new North Sea Future Plan, launched alongside the budget, promises no new licences to explore new fields.
This does not prevent the Rosebank field, which has already received a licence, from being developed.
We must keep the pressure on. 🧪
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This does not prevent the Rosebank field, which has already received a licence, from being developed.
We must keep the pressure on. 🧪
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
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“Isn’t it significant that Rachel Reeves used her big TV moment to attack the Greens? She knows huge numbers of people really find what we are offering attractive.”
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Isn’t it significant that Rachel Reeves used her big TV moment to attack the Greens? She knows huge numbers of people really find what we are offering attractive.”
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.