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Name our Storms

Did you know you can suggest names for future storms?

Wouldn't it be terrible if lots of people submitted Wael (CEO of Shell) Murray (BP) Darren (ExxonMobil) Mike (Chevron) and Patrick (Total)...

www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o...

‘Progressive except for Palestine’: how a tech charity imploded over a statement on Gaza The board of the non-profit Code for Science & Society blocked a statement against genocide. The fallout tore the high-profile organization apart

I see your 'progressive except for Palestine' and raise you 'performatively progressive for Palestine' where organisations or individuals who describe themselves as progressive don't care unless it is about Gaza www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Interesting insights but lost me at "next GE in 5 years you can have your say again." FPTP has no place in a modern democracy, an occasional vote that barely counts is entirely why people feel compelled to make ill-advised petitions that are a haven for bots

The book The Language of Climate Politics lays on a train table

This read by @doctorvive.bsky.social is sustaining me through the most ridiculous evening of travel in my life (ilovetrainsilovetrainsilovetrains) - resonating with it a lot so far

Apparently there are people - genuine, intelligent people - who think climate policy is trying to maintain CO2 and temperature at 'arbitrary baselines'

The precise conditions to which all of human civilisation and its infratructure are adapted are... arbitrary?

Interesting how the media are talking a lot about a protest against something that will have the greatest impact on the wealthiest in the country, when they say so little about protests against something that will greatly impact everyone in the country. I wonder why that is...

COP29: UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say experts Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a

COP 'no longer fit for purpose,' in statement by people who clearly weren't paying attention to 1-28

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

There is no right or wrong answer, just a plurality of perspectives to consider and discuss as part of decision making.

Thoughtful and considered positions, whatever they are, hold more strength than impulsive responses which often highlight our own personal biases and gaps.

4. Access

Diversifying our platforms means not just holding space, but opening it - broadening access to our content and community. Genuine discourse and shared power thrive on inclusion, not restriction. Removing content from a platform is a choice to limit that inclusion.

3. Holding space

Groups like XRUK have always held space well, both on the streets and in other ways. We do not win by conceding space to the very worst examples of abuse of money and power. It is always necessary for someone to hold space against power, leaving lets hate win.

2. Principles

It is difficult to find platforms that do not have inherently problematic power dynamics. In a toxic system, we have to use the tools of that system in order to leverage change, and use constant vigilance in recognising and considering how we strike that balance.

1. Privilege

Trusted social media networks are a lifeline for activists in the global south. We should not be severing the connections and voices of those most vulnerable to repressive regimes and the impacts of the climate and ecological emergency. Walking away from a platform is a privilege.

Xodus and what it means for climate justice movements.

Movements built on strong ethical foundations can often find themselves pushed into being reactive to emerging stations. There are some considerations to bear in mind when deciding to ditch the other place entirely... 🧵

COP29 President, the Azerbaijan environment minister Mukhtar Babayev in front of flags of the UN and UAE, where COP28 was held. The climate warming stripes frame the image. The text “COP29 is a fossil fuel scam” overlays the image. The word scam is dominant.

COP 29 is a fossil fuel scam

For 30 years the UN COP Climate Conferences have failed to deliver meaningful change. They have served as a ‘talking shop’ with the big polluters given seats at the top table to cast doubt over the sciences and delay meaningful action.

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I think cats are the way tbh.

No Escape – On the frontlines of climate change, conflict and forced displacement | UNHCR

Conflict is a key driver of displacement and deeply connected to climate change. Over half of the countries most vulnerable to climate impacts are also in conflict.

"Investing in climate justice is also an investment in peace, security and stability"

➡️ www.unhcr.org/media/no-esc...

Judith beheading Holofernes, a painting by Artemisia Gentileschi. With the caption "Your body, my ch-"

Mothers, teach your daughters about Judith beheading Holofernes.
#themoreyouknow

YouTube video by Led By Donkeys TESLA = TRUMP

How Musk broke Twitter and helped elect Trump
(Location: Tesla European HQ, Amsterdam)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...

First contribution to this corner of the internet has to be a #cat really, doesn't it? Meet this enormous floofball and his danger mittens