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Neoliberal politics has the function of making the only workable solution to a given problem to be considered beyond the pale.

Housing Leeds has joined the national, tenant-led ‘Stop Social Housing Stigma Campaign’.

By joining the campaign we are commiting to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by social housing tenants, and promote a positive image of social housing in Leeds.

stopsocialhousingstigma.org

Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn Rising oceans will force millions away from coasts even if global temperature rise remains below 1.5C, analysis finds

Sea level rise would be unmanageable even IF we'd stayed below 1.5C.

But climate scientists are warning 2C is now inevitable within decades.

That 2C could fast track us to 4C.

We're at the point right before the asteroid hits, & our 'leaders' are doing nothing.
#DontLookUp

Road safety, street design and its impact on paediatric health in the UK This article explores the impact of ever-increasing volumes of traffic on paediatric health and wellbeing. It examines potential street design solutions that may hold the key to reversing this trend a...

Some thoughts on road safety, street design and its impact on paediatric health in the UK from Mat MacDonald, @sarahchaundler.bsky.social, @aliceferguson.bsky.social and me.

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Lots of bands making exclusive good stuff for The Merch Market

Just working on a Charlatans slip mat 😉

I'm abseiling for the Mayor of Halifax's charity St Augustine's Centre Halifax Help Scott Patient raise money to support St. Augustine's Centre Halifax

I’m doing an abseil of Wainhouse Tower 🧗 😬 to raise funds for the Mayor of Calderdale’s charity St. Augustine's Centre Halifax. They support refugees, people seeking asylum, and vulnerable migrants in Calderdale. ❤️

If you’d like to sponsor me, follow the link 🔗 www.justgiving.com/page/scott-p...

Calderdale Citizens’ Jury helps to shape climate action – supporting warmer and healthier homes On the anniversary of Calderdale Council declaring a climate emergency, a new initiative is helping to shape climate action and supporting work to make Calderd

Brilliant to see recognition of the countries first #CitizensJury on #Retrofit
Thanks to @carbon.coop @calderdale.bsky.social & @innovateuk.bsky.social for the help. Hearing from residents about what they need to unlock warmer, greener and healthier homes.

So what’s the catch? Had 4 Glorious days up in Skye, sun shining, good times, exploring & forgetting the worlds woes briefly. Next week - the fight continues…

Councillor Scott Patient joins YHCC as Vice Chair for West Yorkshire | Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission unites diverse stakeholders to advise, support, and monitor an ambitious regional climate action plan.

Extending a warm welcome to Councillor Scott Patient, who joins us as Vice Chair for West Yorkshire 👏

His vast experience will be invaluable, especially as we support & enable implementation of climate & nature action across the region.

Read more here: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/news/co...

One of the best things to happen this week was the @calderdale.bsky.social / @carbon.coop Citizens jury on retrofit. People from across Calderdale hearing from experts & making their recommendations about what’s needed to make better, warmer & planet friendly homes. We’ll use their recs wisely. 🏡🥰

BREAKING 🚨: WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST ROSEBANK.

The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.

This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.

Agreed in many ways, which is why a singular focus on “net zero” has never been our approach. See our climate and ecological action plans for further reading #climatejustice new.calderdale.gov.uk/environment/...

Ace to see this petition generate over 300 signatures in 24 hours! Let's keep it up!
Do sign/share & get anyone who would love more rail options for the village/ surrounding areas to sign too.
Let's get our voice heard for something that would be truly positive for Mytholmroyd!

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Great event last night just down the road, Leader and deputy of @calderdale.bsky.social both in attendance. Thats #ClimateLeadership right there.

Yes, Im climate Lead in Calderdale too. Great event Kevin.

Why I’m here…#climateStripes

British Gas urges 47,000 customers to act now before -16C cold snap Charities and energy experts are raising concerns about the devastating impact of the cold on vulnerable households.

'The cold causes misery and ill health. It can, and it will, kill.' Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social tells @express.co.uk about how the cold weather puts the most vulnerable at risk:

New Christmas lights just went up in Clacton.

(Farage is still the MP who makes most money from second jobs. By a long way.)

Two-Tier Reporting: When Climate Protesters Slow Ambulances They’re Vilified, So Why Are Wealthy Farmers Given a Free Pass? Media outlets rush to condemn climate change campaigners as "middle class" protesters causing "chaos" while ignoring greater disruption by millionaire landowners

“Everyone in positions of influence should ask themselves the question: are you treating those fighting to save the planet more harshly than those fighting for inherited wealth? If so, why?”
@josiah.writes.news

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Gorgeous cloud inversions this morning in the #CalderValley

Hope to find some hope here. Not up for a billionaire controlled dystopia