Will McCallum
@willmccallum.bsky.social
Co-Executive Director at Greenpeace UK
The world is at breaking point.
Governments must stop new fossil fuel projects & make Shell pay up for the damage they’ve caused. Polluters must be held accountable.
📷🎥 See the full protest: media.greenpeace.org/Detail/27MZI...
#MakePollutersPay #ClimateJustice #ActNow
Governments must stop new fossil fuel projects & make Shell pay up for the damage they’ve caused. Polluters must be held accountable.
📷🎥 See the full protest: media.greenpeace.org/Detail/27MZI...
#MakePollutersPay #ClimateJustice #ActNow
February 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The world is at breaking point.
Governments must stop new fossil fuel projects & make Shell pay up for the damage they’ve caused. Polluters must be held accountable.
📷🎥 See the full protest: media.greenpeace.org/Detail/27MZI...
#MakePollutersPay #ClimateJustice #ActNow
Governments must stop new fossil fuel projects & make Shell pay up for the damage they’ve caused. Polluters must be held accountable.
📷🎥 See the full protest: media.greenpeace.org/Detail/27MZI...
#MakePollutersPay #ClimateJustice #ActNow
Just back from Shell’s HQ. We’ve hit breaking point.
We turned their London office into an exhibition of climate devastation—displaying flooded cases of typhoon-wrecked belongings from Filipino communities. Then, we smashed them. 🧵👇
We turned their London office into an exhibition of climate devastation—displaying flooded cases of typhoon-wrecked belongings from Filipino communities. Then, we smashed them. 🧵👇
February 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Just back from Shell’s HQ. We’ve hit breaking point.
We turned their London office into an exhibition of climate devastation—displaying flooded cases of typhoon-wrecked belongings from Filipino communities. Then, we smashed them. 🧵👇
We turned their London office into an exhibition of climate devastation—displaying flooded cases of typhoon-wrecked belongings from Filipino communities. Then, we smashed them. 🧵👇
Yesterday we were at Defra handing in our petition with over 1.6million signatures on it calling for a total ban on bee-killing pesticides.
action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-bee-kill...
action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-bee-kill...
January 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Yesterday we were at Defra handing in our petition with over 1.6million signatures on it calling for a total ban on bee-killing pesticides.
action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-bee-kill...
action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-bee-kill...
Finally, it might be because I visited the US this year but I completely fell in love with Ragtime by E L Doctorow whose every page brings to life the early 20th century in the US. Had never heard of him before, but very grateful to the friend who knows my taste well enough to gift it to me.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Finally, it might be because I visited the US this year but I completely fell in love with Ragtime by E L Doctorow whose every page brings to life the early 20th century in the US. Had never heard of him before, but very grateful to the friend who knows my taste well enough to gift it to me.
Whilst across the Atlantic Joshua Green takes a cold hard look at how some Democrat politicians have sought to extend the Overton window on the Left, with varying degrees of success. I didn't agree with all the analysis, but it's great research with lots to learn.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Whilst across the Atlantic Joshua Green takes a cold hard look at how some Democrat politicians have sought to extend the Overton window on the Left, with varying degrees of success. I didn't agree with all the analysis, but it's great research with lots to learn.
In politics, there were a couple that really stood out:
Citizen Clem by John Bew tells the story of how an extraordinary appreciation of the importance of political pluralism on the Left allowed Atlee to navigate the many conflicts on his own side whilst building the welfare state.
Citizen Clem by John Bew tells the story of how an extraordinary appreciation of the importance of political pluralism on the Left allowed Atlee to navigate the many conflicts on his own side whilst building the welfare state.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
In politics, there were a couple that really stood out:
Citizen Clem by John Bew tells the story of how an extraordinary appreciation of the importance of political pluralism on the Left allowed Atlee to navigate the many conflicts on his own side whilst building the welfare state.
Citizen Clem by John Bew tells the story of how an extraordinary appreciation of the importance of political pluralism on the Left allowed Atlee to navigate the many conflicts on his own side whilst building the welfare state.
Two books that were far more unsettling also make the favourite list, both sparsely written character studies.
The Door by Magda Szabó and Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal.
Couldn't put either down as the faintly threatening worlds they created drew me in to explore the shadows.
The Door by Magda Szabó and Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal.
Couldn't put either down as the faintly threatening worlds they created drew me in to explore the shadows.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Two books that were far more unsettling also make the favourite list, both sparsely written character studies.
The Door by Magda Szabó and Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal.
Couldn't put either down as the faintly threatening worlds they created drew me in to explore the shadows.
The Door by Magda Szabó and Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal.
Couldn't put either down as the faintly threatening worlds they created drew me in to explore the shadows.
Next, two books I loved for their storytelling. Totally different stories, in totally different contexts, with barely anything to link them except that in describing the depths of what humans are capable of both managed to make me laugh, a lot.
James by Percival Everett and The Bell by Iris Murdoch
James by Percival Everett and The Bell by Iris Murdoch
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Next, two books I loved for their storytelling. Totally different stories, in totally different contexts, with barely anything to link them except that in describing the depths of what humans are capable of both managed to make me laugh, a lot.
James by Percival Everett and The Bell by Iris Murdoch
James by Percival Everett and The Bell by Iris Murdoch
"Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter"
I'd been meaning to read Chinua Achebe's essays for years and they didn't disappoint: radical, persuasive and beautifully written. Depressing that so few of the problems described have gone away.
I'd been meaning to read Chinua Achebe's essays for years and they didn't disappoint: radical, persuasive and beautifully written. Depressing that so few of the problems described have gone away.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter"
I'd been meaning to read Chinua Achebe's essays for years and they didn't disappoint: radical, persuasive and beautifully written. Depressing that so few of the problems described have gone away.
I'd been meaning to read Chinua Achebe's essays for years and they didn't disappoint: radical, persuasive and beautifully written. Depressing that so few of the problems described have gone away.
For totally different reasons, the other book that I've referred back to loads (not just because of the recipes in it) is Brandy Sour by Constantia Soteriou.
Weird, enthralling exploration of war in Cyprus told through lens of the different drinks each of its characters choose in the Palace Hotel.
Weird, enthralling exploration of war in Cyprus told through lens of the different drinks each of its characters choose in the Palace Hotel.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
For totally different reasons, the other book that I've referred back to loads (not just because of the recipes in it) is Brandy Sour by Constantia Soteriou.
Weird, enthralling exploration of war in Cyprus told through lens of the different drinks each of its characters choose in the Palace Hotel.
Weird, enthralling exploration of war in Cyprus told through lens of the different drinks each of its characters choose in the Palace Hotel.
The book I've definitely thought about the most in the months since reading was King by Jonathan Eig. Fascinating biography of MLK with tonnes of social movement strategy in there, including lessons on how he navigated tensions between insider and outsider.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The book I've definitely thought about the most in the months since reading was King by Jonathan Eig. Fascinating biography of MLK with tonnes of social movement strategy in there, including lessons on how he navigated tensions between insider and outsider.
Slightly belated, but that time of year to look back at 2024's reading (in chronological left to right). Always interested in reflections if you've read any of them, or recommendations for new books if you have them! 📖🤓
Top ten from the list in thread below (hard choices had to be made) 🔽
Top ten from the list in thread below (hard choices had to be made) 🔽
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Slightly belated, but that time of year to look back at 2024's reading (in chronological left to right). Always interested in reflections if you've read any of them, or recommendations for new books if you have them! 📖🤓
Top ten from the list in thread below (hard choices had to be made) 🔽
Top ten from the list in thread below (hard choices had to be made) 🔽
We need your help! Our activists are still prohibited from leaving S Korea. They're under investigation for a peaceful action boarding a tanker loading toxic plastic chemicals.
Help us request processes are expedited so #INC5Warriors can rejoin their loved ones.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Help us request processes are expedited so #INC5Warriors can rejoin their loved ones.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
December 23, 2024 at 10:54 AM
We need your help! Our activists are still prohibited from leaving S Korea. They're under investigation for a peaceful action boarding a tanker loading toxic plastic chemicals.
Help us request processes are expedited so #INC5Warriors can rejoin their loved ones.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Help us request processes are expedited so #INC5Warriors can rejoin their loved ones.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
'Incoming' by Eliot Weinberger in this week's @londonreview.bsky.social
Time to get to grips with Trump's new cabinet... doesn't make for east reading
Time to get to grips with Trump's new cabinet... doesn't make for east reading
December 20, 2024 at 9:17 AM
'Incoming' by Eliot Weinberger in this week's @londonreview.bsky.social
Time to get to grips with Trump's new cabinet... doesn't make for east reading
Time to get to grips with Trump's new cabinet... doesn't make for east reading
This diagram and chart from the latest @ipbes.bsky.social nexus assessment is amazing for demonstrating the various areas of focus we need when campaigning to restore nature on land.
Would love to see the oceans equivalent of this.
Would love to see the oceans equivalent of this.
December 18, 2024 at 8:54 AM
This diagram and chart from the latest @ipbes.bsky.social nexus assessment is amazing for demonstrating the various areas of focus we need when campaigning to restore nature on land.
Would love to see the oceans equivalent of this.
Would love to see the oceans equivalent of this.
Fantastic @bluemarinef.bsky.social Christmas event, getting the message out to parliamentarians that ocean protection needs to be a priority.
Thanks to @annagelderdmp.bsky.social for speaking and hosting.
Thanks to @annagelderdmp.bsky.social for speaking and hosting.
December 11, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Fantastic @bluemarinef.bsky.social Christmas event, getting the message out to parliamentarians that ocean protection needs to be a priority.
Thanks to @annagelderdmp.bsky.social for speaking and hosting.
Thanks to @annagelderdmp.bsky.social for speaking and hosting.
Plastics Treaty negotiations end with no deal.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
From our brave activists climbing on a ship transporting plastic, to those working with delegations, we were clear: Time to stand up to the fossil fuel companies undermining progress.
We need a strong treaty in 2026.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
From our brave activists climbing on a ship transporting plastic, to those working with delegations, we were clear: Time to stand up to the fossil fuel companies undermining progress.
We need a strong treaty in 2026.
December 2, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Plastics Treaty negotiations end with no deal.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
From our brave activists climbing on a ship transporting plastic, to those working with delegations, we were clear: Time to stand up to the fossil fuel companies undermining progress.
We need a strong treaty in 2026.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
From our brave activists climbing on a ship transporting plastic, to those working with delegations, we were clear: Time to stand up to the fossil fuel companies undermining progress.
We need a strong treaty in 2026.
Time to Axe Drax!
Ents and Christmas trees outside Dept of Energy and Net Zero now calling for an end to Govt subsidies for this destructive industry.
Ents and Christmas trees outside Dept of Energy and Net Zero now calling for an end to Govt subsidies for this destructive industry.
December 2, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Time to Axe Drax!
Ents and Christmas trees outside Dept of Energy and Net Zero now calling for an end to Govt subsidies for this destructive industry.
Ents and Christmas trees outside Dept of Energy and Net Zero now calling for an end to Govt subsidies for this destructive industry.
But his respect for environment and protest predates this - such as in 1983 when he swam up the Thames with us @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social to protest nuclear waste dumping. This great picture tells the story of how happy he was to take part.
November 21, 2024 at 8:56 AM
But his respect for environment and protest predates this - such as in 1983 when he swam up the Thames with us @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social to protest nuclear waste dumping. This great picture tells the story of how happy he was to take part.
RIP John Prescott.
Good hearing stories of his environmental ambition in the obituaries.
Along that journey, back in 2005 @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social paid a visit to his house to install some solar panels (without his permission) - seems he also understood the importance of protest.
Good hearing stories of his environmental ambition in the obituaries.
Along that journey, back in 2005 @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social paid a visit to his house to install some solar panels (without his permission) - seems he also understood the importance of protest.
November 21, 2024 at 8:48 AM
RIP John Prescott.
Good hearing stories of his environmental ambition in the obituaries.
Along that journey, back in 2005 @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social paid a visit to his house to install some solar panels (without his permission) - seems he also understood the importance of protest.
Good hearing stories of his environmental ambition in the obituaries.
Along that journey, back in 2005 @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social paid a visit to his house to install some solar panels (without his permission) - seems he also understood the importance of protest.
Love this as a strategy from @theonion.com
Bring some humour and lightness to diffuse the culture wars.
on.ft.com/3CujSY7
Bring some humour and lightness to diffuse the culture wars.
on.ft.com/3CujSY7
November 14, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Love this as a strategy from @theonion.com
Bring some humour and lightness to diffuse the culture wars.
on.ft.com/3CujSY7
Bring some humour and lightness to diffuse the culture wars.
on.ft.com/3CujSY7
Kicking off on Bluesky with some action!
Today we blockaded Unilever HQ and hung a 13x8m banner on the front.
It's the 20th anniversary of Dove's Real Beauty campaign Time for them to show some real leadership on the plastics crisis and end their Real Harm.
Today we blockaded Unilever HQ and hung a 13x8m banner on the front.
It's the 20th anniversary of Dove's Real Beauty campaign Time for them to show some real leadership on the plastics crisis and end their Real Harm.
September 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Kicking off on Bluesky with some action!
Today we blockaded Unilever HQ and hung a 13x8m banner on the front.
It's the 20th anniversary of Dove's Real Beauty campaign Time for them to show some real leadership on the plastics crisis and end their Real Harm.
Today we blockaded Unilever HQ and hung a 13x8m banner on the front.
It's the 20th anniversary of Dove's Real Beauty campaign Time for them to show some real leadership on the plastics crisis and end their Real Harm.