Steve Coles
@stevecoles1.bsky.social
Works in charity and social enterprise: Co-founder Wild & Other Ltd. Chair of Guild of Health and J49. Trustee of OCH. Former CEO of SCT. Housing, health, faith and climate stuff mainly. Green. FRSA.
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You can't juggle climate action with any other 'priorities', because if we don't act now, climate breakdown will make EVERYTHING else far, far, worse
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Lula’s balancing act: Cop30 Amazon summit juggles climate and social priorities
Brazil’s president welcomes world leaders while navigating divided government, promising action on deforestation and emissions
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
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Samir Zitouni's decision to bravely risk his life to protect others during last weekend's train attack was nothing short of absolute heroism.
Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Samir Zitouni's decision to bravely risk his life to protect others during last weekend's train attack was nothing short of absolute heroism.
Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
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The most insanely frustrating thing about the #ClimateCrisis is how the breakthrough we so clearly need isn’t technological. It’s just a collective willingness, a determination even, to change in ways that would clearly be SO MUCH BETTER than the clear and obvious consequences of NOT changing.
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The most insanely frustrating thing about the #ClimateCrisis is how the breakthrough we so clearly need isn’t technological. It’s just a collective willingness, a determination even, to change in ways that would clearly be SO MUCH BETTER than the clear and obvious consequences of NOT changing.
Why is there no longer a direct train from Clapham Junction To Brighton? The alternative is worse. #southernrail
September 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Why is there no longer a direct train from Clapham Junction To Brighton? The alternative is worse. #southernrail
Got a couple of miniature watercolour painting sets that I saw advertised on Instagram, as I thought my wife and I could combine competitive painting with a lovely day out. The best work of art either of us will see today will definitely be the back of the pack of paints…!
September 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Got a couple of miniature watercolour painting sets that I saw advertised on Instagram, as I thought my wife and I could combine competitive painting with a lovely day out. The best work of art either of us will see today will definitely be the back of the pack of paints…!
This, and worse, is soon going to be the norm. We must act decisively and globally to keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly decarbonise to have any hope of our grandchildren having a livable planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops
Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-west
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This, and worse, is soon going to be the norm. We must act decisively and globally to keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly decarbonise to have any hope of our grandchildren having a livable planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Wide areas of the UK are currently 10-12°C above normal for the time of day and time of the year.
Updated every hour: istheukhotrightnow.com
Updated every hour: istheukhotrightnow.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Wide areas of the UK are currently 10-12°C above normal for the time of day and time of the year.
Updated every hour: istheukhotrightnow.com
Updated every hour: istheukhotrightnow.com
Really proud to know @davidfloydnews.bsky.social and so impressed by what he and the team at Social Spider CIC are doing. Have a read of this article - it’ll just take 2 minutes - and have a think about how you could support brilliant local journalism.
Here's my colleague David Floyd on local news and its future
"Local journalism is a public good - rightly provided by independent businesses rather than the state. For many years it was a by-product of a commercial market. Now it mostly isn't."
www.journalism.co.uk/news/the-loc...
"Local journalism is a public good - rightly provided by independent businesses rather than the state. For many years it was a by-product of a commercial market. Now it mostly isn't."
www.journalism.co.uk/news/the-loc...
The local news crisis: when innovation and tradition both fall short
The old models for local news don't work. But neither do the new ones, says David Floyd, managing director of Social Spider - who argues that small-scale government support could transform the sector
www.journalism.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Really proud to know @davidfloydnews.bsky.social and so impressed by what he and the team at Social Spider CIC are doing. Have a read of this article - it’ll just take 2 minutes - and have a think about how you could support brilliant local journalism.
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If we want to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, there must be no new oil and gas drilling. The evidence could not be clearer. So why won't Starmer commit to leaving all fossil fuels in the ground?
New report by @ucl.ac.uk issues a stark & unambiguous warning: opening new North Sea oil & gas fields is fundamentally incompatible with 1.5°C.
To align with climate obligations, researchers urge the UK Government to reject the Rosebank & Jackdaw oil fields.
scienmag.com/new-oil-and-...
To align with climate obligations, researchers urge the UK Government to reject the Rosebank & Jackdaw oil fields.
scienmag.com/new-oil-and-...
New Oil and Gas Developments Clash with Paris Climate Targets
A groundbreaking report from University College London (UCL) researchers has delivered a stark warning to policymakers and the global energy sector: opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea is
scienmag.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
If we want to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, there must be no new oil and gas drilling. The evidence could not be clearer. So why won't Starmer commit to leaving all fossil fuels in the ground?
On one hand this is good news - particularly if it reflects newly expanded capacity for generation. On the other hand solar has done well because we’ve had such an unusually dry and sunny spring. At Wild & Other, our solar was up 43% on the same quarter in 2024 but we had 12 weeks with no rain!!
NEW ANALYSIS: UK's solar power surges 42% to a new record, after the sunniest spring on record
* For the first time, solar was >10% of UK generation in consecutive months (April/May 2025)
* In 2025, solar has already avoided gas imports that would've cost £600m
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks...
* For the first time, solar was >10% of UK generation in consecutive months (April/May 2025)
* In 2025, solar has already avoided gas imports that would've cost £600m
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks...
June 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On one hand this is good news - particularly if it reflects newly expanded capacity for generation. On the other hand solar has done well because we’ve had such an unusually dry and sunny spring. At Wild & Other, our solar was up 43% on the same quarter in 2024 but we had 12 weeks with no rain!!
Militarism increases the threat of climate breakdown
Climate breakdown increases the threat of militarism
Our leaders should be de-escalating militarism and increasing a ‘war footing’ on tackling climate catastrophe which threatens the survival of humanity.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Climate breakdown increases the threat of militarism
Our leaders should be de-escalating militarism and increasing a ‘war footing’ on tackling climate catastrophe which threatens the survival of humanity.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources
Starmer bound to accept Mark Rutte’s higher target after announcing ‘Nato-first’ defence strategy, insiders say
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Militarism increases the threat of climate breakdown
Climate breakdown increases the threat of militarism
Our leaders should be de-escalating militarism and increasing a ‘war footing’ on tackling climate catastrophe which threatens the survival of humanity.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Climate breakdown increases the threat of militarism
Our leaders should be de-escalating militarism and increasing a ‘war footing’ on tackling climate catastrophe which threatens the survival of humanity.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The horrors in Gaza continue as the Israeli military opens fire at a food distribution point.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
June 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The horrors in Gaza continue as the Israeli military opens fire at a food distribution point.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
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Ready to boost your rewilding knowledge? 🌳
Rewilding Europe have just launched a free online and interactive #rewilding course with The Open University!
No prior knowledge required. It's the perfect course for anyone with an interest in rewilding. Sign up now 👉 rewildingeurope.com/online-rewil...
Rewilding Europe have just launched a free online and interactive #rewilding course with The Open University!
No prior knowledge required. It's the perfect course for anyone with an interest in rewilding. Sign up now 👉 rewildingeurope.com/online-rewil...
May 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Ready to boost your rewilding knowledge? 🌳
Rewilding Europe have just launched a free online and interactive #rewilding course with The Open University!
No prior knowledge required. It's the perfect course for anyone with an interest in rewilding. Sign up now 👉 rewildingeurope.com/online-rewil...
Rewilding Europe have just launched a free online and interactive #rewilding course with The Open University!
No prior knowledge required. It's the perfect course for anyone with an interest in rewilding. Sign up now 👉 rewildingeurope.com/online-rewil...
Just came across istheukhotrightnow.com - built by @roostweather.bsky.social and shared by @edhawkins.org. The interactive website allows anyone to explore live temperatures across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal. Might start a collection of random checks of it…
Is the UK hot right now?
istheukhotrightnow.com
May 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Just came across istheukhotrightnow.com - built by @roostweather.bsky.social and shared by @edhawkins.org. The interactive website allows anyone to explore live temperatures across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal. Might start a collection of random checks of it…
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Is it hot right now in the UK?
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
May 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Is it hot right now in the UK?
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
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So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need?
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
May 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need?
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
This article, from the nation’s broadcaster, makes no mention of the climate crisis and that these unusual weather conditions will become more likely. It isn’t to be celebrated that we’ve had loads of sunny, dry weather - we should be worried, if not terrified. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
UK weather: Spring may become driest on record with no rain in sight
There has been a lack of rainfall in many parts of the UK so far this spring and there is little or no rain in the immediate forecast.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This article, from the nation’s broadcaster, makes no mention of the climate crisis and that these unusual weather conditions will become more likely. It isn’t to be celebrated that we’ve had loads of sunny, dry weather - we should be worried, if not terrified. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
I completely agree and this is why I am proud to be a member of the @greenparty.org.uk. Our government’s silence on this - in fact, cowardice on this - is inexcusable.
The govt cannot ignore this warning: we must act now to prevent genocide. We must not let the govt become desensitised to the horrors unfolding in Gaza; I will continue to fight for a ceasefire and the humanitarian action that is so desperately needed.
news.sky.com/story/sixtee...
news.sky.com/story/sixtee...
Dozens killed in strikes on Gaza - as UN Security Council urged to 'prevent genocide'
Airstrikes hit two hospitals in the south of the Palestinian territory on Tuesday while on Wednesday Israel struck homes in the northern Jabalia area, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
news.sky.com
May 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I completely agree and this is why I am proud to be a member of the @greenparty.org.uk. Our government’s silence on this - in fact, cowardice on this - is inexcusable.
This makes for very interesting (and worrying) reading. We haven’t had any rain at Cow Close Farm for 10 weeks now. The wildlife ponds are nearly dry and the clay is cracking, 300 new tree saplings need watering (my job for Thur) and our bees need puddles to drink from.
The jury’s out on if blocked weather patterns like the one over the UK this spring will become more/less frequent in a greenhouse gas heated world, but it’d be surprising if the massive changes to Earth’s climate didn’t substantially disrupt our weather patterns.
theconversation.com/how-the-weat...
theconversation.com/how-the-weat...
How the weather got ‘stuck’ over the UK – and produced an unusually dry and warm spring
‘April showers’ were few and far between in 2025.
theconversation.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This makes for very interesting (and worrying) reading. We haven’t had any rain at Cow Close Farm for 10 weeks now. The wildlife ponds are nearly dry and the clay is cracking, 300 new tree saplings need watering (my job for Thur) and our bees need puddles to drink from.
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If you care at all about nature, the climate, the future of our beautiful planet, and all its wonderful inhabitants (including us), this is *vital* listening.
End times fascism both yearns for, and is doing all it can to speed, the demise of our living, liveable, planet. But they are very few, and we are very many, so we CAN beat them if we stand united.
Essential discussion with @naomiaklein.bsky.social
youtu.be/XtYSyb6fCxo?...
Essential discussion with @naomiaklein.bsky.social
youtu.be/XtYSyb6fCxo?...
Naomi Klein on Trump, Musk, Far Right & "End Times Fascism"
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
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May 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
If you care at all about nature, the climate, the future of our beautiful planet, and all its wonderful inhabitants (including us), this is *vital* listening.
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If you do one thing this morning, have a listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on protest policing and challenging wealth and power - telling it like it is.
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Here's JSO's short cut of my protest rant on Politics Live. www.youtube.com/shorts/L_93v...
"They Cannot Tolerate Challenges to Wealth and Power" | George Monbiot | BBC Politics Live #shorts
YouTube video by Just Stop Oil
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May 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
If you do one thing this morning, have a listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on protest policing and challenging wealth and power - telling it like it is.
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I’ve been thinking about how the UK will bring the carbon intensity of its electricity generation down by 2030. This is a very encouraging thread 👇🏻
So Ørsted has canned the Hornsea 4 wind farm project – what does that mean for the pipeline of offshore wind farms between now and 2030?
Not all that much...
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Not all that much...
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Orsted, majority-owned by the Danish government, has decided to cancel the 2.4 GW Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm. The final investment decision had been expected later this year – they've taken it early, and it's a negative.
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May 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I’ve been thinking about how the UK will bring the carbon intensity of its electricity generation down by 2030. This is a very encouraging thread 👇🏻
Spotted this deer while at Cow Close Farm for a day’s work on Saturday. #cowclosefarm #wildandother #rewilding
May 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Spotted this deer while at Cow Close Farm for a day’s work on Saturday. #cowclosefarm #wildandother #rewilding