Thanks to @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social for meeting us yesterday as part of the Climate Coalition's #ActNowChangeForever lobby week, and agreeing to:
π call on the PM to head up a public launch the Govt's new climate plan
π call on the Chancellor to properly fund the plan in the Budget
I've been busy organising for a Manchester Climate Justice march and rally on Sat 15 Nov, 1.30pm. Here's the graphic, with support from local environmental groups and trade unions.
Our communities need climate leadership. Now more than ever, we need our local leaders to take bolder action to protect people and planet.
I've just asked @andyburnham.bsky.social to sign the Big Climate Plan pledge - will you email your mayor too?
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/tell-...
Greater Manchester Community Renewables have launched a new Community Share offer, aiming to raise Β£250,000 to fund solar arrays for 3 schools and a leisure centre.
For more information visit:
www.gmcr.org.uk/invest/
We joined @friends-earth.bsky.social, @cprecountryside.bsky.social and many others for a mass lobby calling on MPs to demand the government act now for climate and nature.
We met with @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social who promised to take action for a bold and fair climate plan.π#ActNowChangeForever
It's been a big team effort to get our share offer ready to launch, and now it's over to you!
With your support, we'll be able install four more solar arrays on 3 schools and a leisure centre, helping them save money and cut carbon.
Find out more and apply for shares at: www.gmcr.org.uk/invest
People of Manchester support a new law for fairer supply chains! β Show your support for holding UK companies to account for exploitation in their supply chains by signing our petition #PlanetOverProfit βοΈ action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
Thanks to @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social for meeting us to discuss new research from @friends-earth.bsky.social on what a fair climate plan should look like.
The Govt must draw up a revised climate plan this year, but if it isn't fair β or feels unfair β it will fail.
More here: π foe.uk/dxfii
Please take a moment to sign this petition from Friends of the Earth Indonesia calling on UK-owned mining company Jardine Matheson to stop expansion of a gold mine that threatens local communities and the world's most endangered species of orangutan: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sav...
Did you know that 55% of homes in England & Wales have an energy rating of D or below?
Local @friends-earth.bsky.social groups were outside Parliament today calling on Government to publish a strong Warm Homes plan.
Thanks to @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social for stopping by to listen to our concerns!
Who are they?