Ruth Speare
@ruthspeare.bsky.social
Public health consultant working in South Yorkshire. Interested in socio-economic & commercial determinants of health, health equity, climate & health & social justice.
Yep.
You ever just sit down and realize that the rise of 21st century fascism is capital's answer to climate change?
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Yep.
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UK investors have claimed £19 billion in fossil fuel-related cases – almost twice as much as the international climate finance paid by the British Government
COP30 'must declare an end to ISDS’
British fossil fuel investors claim more than twice as much money as government has paid in climate finance.
theecologist.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
UK investors have claimed £19 billion in fossil fuel-related cases – almost twice as much as the international climate finance paid by the British Government
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‘They have total impunity’: West Bank settler violence surges after Gaza ceasefire
‘They have total impunity’: West Bank settler violence surges after Gaza ceasefire
UN logs 260 attacks in October alone, its highest monthly tally, as settlers attack farmers and burn olive trees
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
‘They have total impunity’: West Bank settler violence surges after Gaza ceasefire
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It's no surprise that governments and fossil fuel companies are trying to stall the green revolution: energy is power.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/14/were-proud-to-be-pioneers-inside-spains-community-energy-revolution
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/14/were-proud-to-be-pioneers-inside-spains-community-energy-revolution
‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution
From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are supplying cheap, clean electricity to homes and helping tackle fuel poverty
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's no surprise that governments and fossil fuel companies are trying to stall the green revolution: energy is power.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/14/were-proud-to-be-pioneers-inside-spains-community-energy-revolution
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/14/were-proud-to-be-pioneers-inside-spains-community-energy-revolution
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📣 BREAKING: One out of every 25 attendees at the #COP30 climate talks is a fossil fuel lobbyist.
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📣 BREAKING: One out of every 25 attendees at the #COP30 climate talks is a fossil fuel lobbyist.
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
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They market their cars as weapons and we allow them on the same roads as children cycling to school.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They market their cars as weapons and we allow them on the same roads as children cycling to school.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
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‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution
‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution
From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are supplying cheap, clean electricity to homes and helping tackle fuel poverty
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution
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The majority of Britons think important places for nature should have stronger protections.
Only 2% think protections should be weakened... yet that’s where ministers keep pushing.
Only 2% think protections should be weakened... yet that’s where ministers keep pushing.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The majority of Britons think important places for nature should have stronger protections.
Only 2% think protections should be weakened... yet that’s where ministers keep pushing.
Only 2% think protections should be weakened... yet that’s where ministers keep pushing.
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Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
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Since 1990, the emissions share of the richest 1% has increased by 13%, and the richest 0.1% has grown by 32%, while the poorest 50% has decreased by 3%.
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Since 1990, the emissions share of the richest 1% has increased by 13%, and the richest 0.1% has grown by 32%, while the poorest 50% has decreased by 3%.
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
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A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
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When I was first elected, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When I was first elected, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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“Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know”
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
zeteo.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
“Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know”
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
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must-read analysis of how Musk's twitter is drenching new users with right-wing propaganda
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
must-read analysis of how Musk's twitter is drenching new users with right-wing propaganda
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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I wish those weather people on the radio would announce the currently unusual warm weather in a slightly less enthusiastic way.
18 degrees in November is not normal.
18 degrees in November is not normal.
November 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I wish those weather people on the radio would announce the currently unusual warm weather in a slightly less enthusiastic way.
18 degrees in November is not normal.
18 degrees in November is not normal.
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A shift to plant-based diets could rebalance global farming jobs.
🔻 Fewer roles in livestock
🔺 More in horticulture
💵 $995bn in potential labour savings
Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social study led by Dr Marco Springmann.
Read more: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/global-...
🔻 Fewer roles in livestock
🔺 More in horticulture
💵 $995bn in potential labour savings
Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social study led by Dr Marco Springmann.
Read more: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/global-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A shift to plant-based diets could rebalance global farming jobs.
🔻 Fewer roles in livestock
🔺 More in horticulture
💵 $995bn in potential labour savings
Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social study led by Dr Marco Springmann.
Read more: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/global-...
🔻 Fewer roles in livestock
🔺 More in horticulture
💵 $995bn in potential labour savings
Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social study led by Dr Marco Springmann.
Read more: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/global-...
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a slow-motion mass murder taking place right in front of our eyes, with the collusion of elites everywhere
#GatesMemo
#GatesMemo
New data from Gogel - Fossil fuel expansion continues despite governments’ commitment to “transition away” from
fossil fuels at COP28
- 96% of upstream oil and gas companies are still exploring or
developing new resources
#climatecrisis
gogel.org/sites/defaul...
gogel.org
fossil fuels at COP28
- 96% of upstream oil and gas companies are still exploring or
developing new resources
#climatecrisis
gogel.org/sites/defaul...
gogel.org
gogel.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
a slow-motion mass murder taking place right in front of our eyes, with the collusion of elites everywhere
#GatesMemo
#GatesMemo
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Join me in calling on @RachelReevesMP to stop propping up declining oil and gas companies with £2.7 BILLION of tax breaks a year (🤯) and fund a jobs guarantee for workers instead: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
End tax breaks on oil and gas
Sign the petition to stop the giveaway and demand a fair jobs plan needs major people power right now.
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Join me in calling on @RachelReevesMP to stop propping up declining oil and gas companies with £2.7 BILLION of tax breaks a year (🤯) and fund a jobs guarantee for workers instead: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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Two regions of war-torn Sudan are enduring a famine that is at risk of spreading to other areas of the northeastern African country, where paramilitary fighters have been battling the military for power for more than two years, a global hunger monitoring group said. https://to.pbs.org/4onhZj5
Famine is gripping two regions of war-torn Sudan, hunger monitoring group says
The world's leading authority on hunger crises says famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan.
www.pbs.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Two regions of war-torn Sudan are enduring a famine that is at risk of spreading to other areas of the northeastern African country, where paramilitary fighters have been battling the military for power for more than two years, a global hunger monitoring group said. https://to.pbs.org/4onhZj5
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It is not true “England cannot effectively subsidise travel costs”. Retired people get free travel. By freezing the fuel duty escalator we are subsidising car drivers, which compounds inequality. See more here: bettertransport.org.uk/media/groups...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No free bus passes for under 22s, says goverment
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It is not true “England cannot effectively subsidise travel costs”. Retired people get free travel. By freezing the fuel duty escalator we are subsidising car drivers, which compounds inequality. See more here: bettertransport.org.uk/media/groups...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Here's another progressive idea.
Force councils such as Westminster to charge more across all bands by setting a minimum tax for each band.
Redistribute the revenues to less wealthy areas.
Fair and generates some cash.
on.ft.com/47R1u8W
Force councils such as Westminster to charge more across all bands by setting a minimum tax for each band.
Redistribute the revenues to less wealthy areas.
Fair and generates some cash.
on.ft.com/47R1u8W
Rachel Reeves plans Budget tax raid on expensive homes
UK chancellor predicted to plump for ‘least worst option’ of creating higher council tax bands in England
on.ft.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Here's another progressive idea.
Force councils such as Westminster to charge more across all bands by setting a minimum tax for each band.
Redistribute the revenues to less wealthy areas.
Fair and generates some cash.
on.ft.com/47R1u8W
Force councils such as Westminster to charge more across all bands by setting a minimum tax for each band.
Redistribute the revenues to less wealthy areas.
Fair and generates some cash.
on.ft.com/47R1u8W
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So why does the BBC label the academic and economist Faiza Shaheen an "activist" but refuse to do the same for the former academic, turned anti-migrant activist Matt Goodwin?
October 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
So why does the BBC label the academic and economist Faiza Shaheen an "activist" but refuse to do the same for the former academic, turned anti-migrant activist Matt Goodwin?
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This is really poor by BBC researchers and producers. Goodwin hasn't been an active academic for a number of years, yet is described as one (thus legitimating his relentless Reform activism and constant bad faith misrepresentation of evidence). 1/?
Wikipedia says Shaheen is an academic. BBCQT implies you can’t trust what she says b/c she’s an ‘activist’. Someone who Wikipedia calls ‘a former academic’ who now campaigns for Reform & wants to be its first Home Secretary is an ‘academic & author’ who you can trust. Maybe they use Grokipedia now.
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This is really poor by BBC researchers and producers. Goodwin hasn't been an active academic for a number of years, yet is described as one (thus legitimating his relentless Reform activism and constant bad faith misrepresentation of evidence). 1/?