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The Shift Movement
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The action arm of The Commons of Meaning and Purpose (CoMP). We empower communities to rewild, plant for the future, and advocate for climate justice. Join us in building resilience and equity. Born at 333.
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1/ I’ve been wondering... could a science-based, Earth-focused faith movement help tackle the climate crisis?

It sounds a bit out there, but hear me out: religion has always given people community, rituals, and purpose. What if we took the good parts and used them to inspire action? 🌍
A diverse group of people gathered outdoors, planting trees and sowing seeds. The lush greenery and blooming flowers around them symbolise connection to nature. The warm atmosphere and sunset in the background evoke a sense of hope, community, and action for the Earth.
December 29, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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The climate crisis demands bold, new ways of living and thinking.

What if AI became a guide for fostering connection, solving challenges, and spreading knowledge? Could this be part of the movement?

What would you want in a modern, Earth-first philosophy? Let’s shape it together.
An AI generated image of a diverse group of people planting trees in a lush green field under a bright, hopeful sky. In the background, solar panels and wind turbines emphasize sustainable living. The scene conveys unity, action, and a shared vision for a sustainable future.
December 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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What if churches became action hubs? Spaces for learning permaculture, renewable energy, and how to build resilient, connected communities.

And our rituals? Planting trees, stargasing, and creating sustainable futures. How else could we reimagine sacred spaces? This isn’t just an idea-it’s a way..
An old stone church repurposed into a vibrant community education hub, surrounded by greenery. People of diverse ages are engaged in sustainable activities, including gardening, group discussions, and workshops, with a sign reading 'Community Education Hub.' The scene is warm and hopeful, with natural lighting and a clear sky.
December 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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Imagine this: The Earth as sacred, science as our guide, and community as our foundation.

No dogma, no fear- just shared values, real responsibility, and the tools we need to protect and nurture what sustains us. Could this kind of movement unite and inspire us to act?
A serene, high-definition landscape symbolizing interconnectedness and harmony. A forest meets a river under a bright sky, with birds and deer visible in the distance. The scene is tranquil and inspiring, reflecting balance in nature.
December 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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I’ve been thinking a lot about what comes nxt. What if we reimagined what a ‘religion’ could be. Not about gods or rules, but about the Earth, science and real action?

Could this be how we face the climate crisis and rebuild something better? Let’s talk

#TheShift #ClimateAction #Interconnectedness
A colour, AI generated image of a repurposed stone church transformed into a vibrant community action hub. The church has a welcoming sign reading 'Community Action Hub.' People are seen gardening, discussing renewable energy, and learning sustainability skills outside, creating an atmosphere of hope and collaboration.
December 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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"tell me something that'll make me believe it's gonna be okay"..
#chatgpt #anxiety #depression #fighton #climate
December 26, 2024 at 12:20 AM
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As part of #PlantForTheFuture, we’re planting food-providing shrubs and trees with signs to spark awareness about the climate crisis.

🌱 'Planted for an uncertain future.'
🌱 'When systems fail, we grow.'
🌱 'You may rely on this food one day.'

What would your sign say?
#TheShift #GrassrootsMovement
AI GENERATED: A high-definition image of a freshly planted sapling apple tree on a small grassy verge beside a UK road, near the curb. A small bamboo sign is placed next to the sapling, displaying the message: 'Ask mummy why you might rely on these apples in future' with the hashtag '#PlantForTheFuture.' In the background, slightly blurred, a junior school building is visible. The scene is natural and realistic, with soft lighting that highlights the tree and sign.
December 25, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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Got any wild ideas for tackling the climate crisis? Imagine a suggestion box for grassroots action- what would you put in? Let’s brainstorm big solutions and bold moves. Drop your thoughts here!

#TheShift #ClimateAction #ResilienceIdeas #ThinkBig #ClimateActionSuggestionBox
A vibrant digital illustration of an open suggestion box labeled "Climate Ideas." Symbols like lightbulbs, leaves, and hands float around it, signifying action and hope. In the background, a warm sunrise illuminates a lush green landscape, evoking innovation and resilience.
December 25, 2024 at 12:39 AM
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Graffiti’s supposed to be raw, rebellious, in-your-face. So where are the big climate messages?

The planet’s collapsing, and capitalism’s killing us—but the walls are still silent. Artists, where the hell are you?

#TheShift #ClimateGraffiti #WakeUp #StreetArt #Graffiti
A gritty urban street scene with graffiti on a brick wall in a city. The graffiti reads "THE CLIMATE IS COLLAPSING" in bold, colorful spray paint, surrounded by symbols like a melting planet, a clock running out of time, and cracks spreading across the wall. The scene conveys urgency and defiance through powerful street art.
December 25, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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We’ve failed to act, leaving today’s teenagers to face a collapsing climate. How do we give them the power to fight back and build a future worth living?

#TheShift
#YouthForChange
#ClimateAction
#EmpowerTheFuture
#ClimateJustice
#Resilience
#ActNow
A powerful image showing a diverse group of teenagers standing together in a barren, post-apocalyptic landscape. In the background, a transition to a green, thriving environment symbolizes hope and action, representing youth empowerment and resilience against climate collapse.
December 25, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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With the climate crisis escalating, would a directory of regional climate resilience groups across the UK be useful?

An easy-to-access resource connecting activists, educators, and communities for support and action

Would this help, and what should it include?

#TheShift #Resilience #Collaboration
A visually engaging illustration of a map of the UK with interconnected dots symbolizing regional climate resilience groups. The image features earthy tones of green and blue, along with subtle icons of leaves, gears, and hands shaking to represent collaboration and grassroots action.
December 24, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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I asked ChatGPT to generate an image of our interactions. This is what it produced.
#chatgpt #ai
A person sitting on a beanbag in a cozy, minimalist interior space, using a tablet to create designs. The background features an off-grid campervan parked near a wooded area, with Pendle Hill visible in the distance. The scene exudes warmth, creativity, and a connection to nature, symbolizing grassroots climate activism and digital collaboration.
December 23, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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Connect with neighbours & grow food together! 🌱 If every street coordinated, we could grow & share diverse crops, building stronger, more resilient communities. Let’s start small and make a big impact! 🥕🍅 #GrowTogether #CommunityFarming #FoodResilience
A picturesque North West England neighbourhood featuring cosy houses with small, lush gardens. Neighbours of diverse ages and backgrounds are actively involved in growing food. Some are tending vegetable patches, others planting fruit trees, and a few are sharing baskets of produce. The scene exudes a sense of community and abundance under a partly cloudy sky.
December 23, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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Here’s a draft letter you could send to your MP, proposing a sustainable use for grey belt land. This approach tackles climate change, housing shortages, and food security.

Would you make any changes or have any comments?

#Sustainability #GreyBelt #CommunityFarming #AffordableHousing #FoodSecurity
A detailed and inviting depiction of a sustainable community on grey belt land. The scene features small, eco-friendly homes made of cob and wood surrounded by regenerative farming plots with diverse crops. People gather under a rustic wooden shelter for a community workshop, set amidst lush greenery, wildflowers, and trees, promoting a sense of harmony with nature.
December 23, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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I snapped this pic of one of our resident Great spotted woodpeckers! Moments like this are a big reason why I do what I do. What wildlife do you love spotting? 🌳🐦 #PlantForTheFuture
#TheShiftMovement #GreatSpottedWoodpecker #NatureInspiration #WildlifeLove #ProtectOurPlanet #Rewilding
Close-up of a great spotted woodpecker clinging to a tree trunk, its black, white, and red feathers standing out against the bark in a woodland setting.
December 23, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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We must act now.
The future isn’t set in stone. Building resilient communities is our best defense. Start local: grow food, share resources, and support one another. Together, we can weather what’s coming. #ClimateAction #CommunityResilience
Alt Text: A diverse UK community working together to build resilience. People are gardening, sharing food, and installing solar panels. Banners read "Together We Thrive" and "Act Now for the Future." The vibrant green setting symbolizes hope, collaboration, and proactive climate action. Let me know if you need further adjustments or additions!
December 23, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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2070s
If you make it to your 60s, the UK is unrecognizable. London is a flooded wasteland. Famine, heat, and disease kill millions. The NHS collapses under waves of crises. Teens today could witness the end of modern UK society. #ClimateCrisis #ActNow
A flooded, abandoned London in the 2070s, with Big Ben partially submerged and crumbling. Starving, sick individuals gather around makeshift aid camps, while collapsed hospitals symbolize the failure of healthcare. Smog-filled skies and rising waters depict an apocalyptic, unrecognizable UK.
December 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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2060s
By your 50s, blackouts are routine as energy grids fail. Coastal cities drown, UK farmland shrinks, and food riots erupt. Militarized borders rise as nations hoard resources. Desperation defines life. #ClimateCrisis #FutureUK
A partially submerged UK coastal city due to rising seas. People riot in the streets over food shortages, with empty supermarket shelves in the background. Flickering streetlights symbolize power blackouts, and heavily guarded borders in the distance represent militarization. The scene is dark and chaotic, illustrating the 2060s.
December 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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2050s
In your 40s, summers hit 45°C. Flooded London streets and abandoned homes are common. Mass migration strains Europe. Survival—not luxury—defines life. Communities fracture as systems fail. #ClimateCrisis #FutureUK
A flooded London street with abandoned homes, people wading through water carrying belongings. A thermometer in the background reads 45°C, symbolizing deadly heatwaves. Overcrowded migrant camps are visible, reflecting the strain of mass migration. The scene is dark and oppressive, emphasizing a dystopian 2050s UK.
December 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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2040s
By your 30s, UK water shortages begin. Crops fail under intense heat. Food rationing could return. Coastal towns vanish as seas rise. Insurance companies abandon flood-prone areas. Chaos deepens, and life gets harder. #ClimateCrisis #ActNowAlt
A dried-up reservoir represents water shortages in the UK during the 2040s. Cracked, barren farmland shows crop failures under extreme heat. Coastal towns are partially submerged, and abandoned homes display 'No Insurance' signs, highlighting societal breakdown and climate impacts.
December 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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2030s: Floods wreck UK homes; heatwaves kill the vulnerable. Food prices soar as droughts choke supply. Energy bills spike as demand rises. By your 20s, extreme weather is normal, and chaos grows. #ClimateCrisis #FutureUK
A suburban UK street is submerged in floodwaters, while an urban area in the background suffers from a deadly heatwave. Grocery store shelves are empty, and people struggle visibly. The muted gray tones emphasize the bleak impacts of climate change in the 2030s.
December 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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We need to talk about the future.
Johan Rockström, a leading climate scientist, warns we’re heading for 2.7°C above baseline. What will that mean for the UK? I’ll break it down decade by decade. It’s bleak, but we must face it. #ClimateCrisis #ActNow
A thermometer showing a 2.7°C rise dominates the image, with a map of the UK in the background. Symbols highlight climate impacts: coastal flooding, urban heatwaves, and barren farmland. The red and orange tones convey urgency and danger, emphasizing the stark reality of climate change.
December 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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I’ll outline this crisis decade by decade. Each post will reveal how climate change could reshape our lives- water shortages, food insecurity, and mass migration. A timeline of our future unless we act now.
A timeline graphic illustrating the progression of climate change impacts by decade. It features key events: cracked dry lands for water shortages, barren grocery shelves for food insecurity, and crowded boats for mass migration. The timeline transitions from dark tones to red, symbolizing escalating urgency.
December 23, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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The climate crisis isn’t abstract—it’s deeply personal. Today’s teenagers will live through societal collapse unless we act now. They deserve education that lays out the truth: What will their world look like by 2050?
A teenager stands on a crumbling city street, looking into a split future. One half shows pollution, fires, and flooding, while the other depicts a thriving world with green energy and clean skies. The contemplative teen symbolizes the importance of educating youth about climate change and their future.
December 23, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Climate scientist Johan Rockström warns: we’re heading for worst-case scenarios—a 2.7°C rise within 70 years. This will bring severe disruptions to ecosystems and economies, impacting all nations. The time to act is now.
A visual representing a global temperature rise of 2.7°C. The Earth features a thermometer showing the temperature increase, surrounded by scenes of wildfires, floods, and droughts. The background transitions from red to gray, symbolizing danger and uncertainty. A quote from Johan Rockström emphasizes urgency.
December 23, 2024 at 3:44 PM