Started at OxfamGB this week aware in many ways that I stand on the shoulders of giants. Looking forward to working with colleagues across the federation.

Orban gone!

New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1%

We have to invest for greater energy resilience so we should spend on renewables, rather than the less secure and more polluting alternative www.theguardian.com/environment/...

She’s raised almost $20m to help Minnesota – she thinks you can do it too Ashley Fairbanks launched Stand with Minnesota as ICE raids rocked her home town – now donations are pouring in, and families’ rent is being paid

I need to address this immediately, because I am WAY too Minnesotan to ever claim credit for this.

I built a thing to point the fire hose of people's generosity in the right direction. That's it.

I am thankful for the piece, because hopefully it means people will donate more money.

Redesigning the Rules: Power, Purpose and the Future of Our Economy Prepared remarks for “From Despair to Action: Building Progressive Futures” hosted by Sussex School for Progressive Futures.

Eco-social contracts, mindset shifts and moving to action: www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-res...

Email to USA Hockey

Formal invitation to the hockey team sent,,, if any people with connections to the hockey team wanna have them email my team my bio. I’m for real. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@jeanmclean.bsky.social of Green Economy Coalition talks about investing in people with amazing ideas and energy and commitment for ambitious climate action.

a graphic saying '63% say they have cut back on essentials because of the cost of living crisis', with some trollies illustrating the proportion.

Almost two thirds of people in the UK have cut back on essentials due to the cost of living. The crisis isn’t over — it’s getting worse.

Today we're launching the Cost of Living Action campaign, calling on the Government to end this crisis and ensure it never happens again.

This is how our government has been corrupted:

1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office.
2) Elected officials rewrite the rules in the donors' favor.
3) Donors make a huge profit.
4) Repeat.

For the sake of democracy, we must get Big Money out of politics.

From bad omen to national treasure: The rare bone-swallower stork saved by a female army Once known as a bird of ill omen, India's endangered hargila has gained an army of protectors. Now it's beginning to bounce back.

A heartening story about conservation:

www.bbc.com/future/artic...

84% of us want nature protected, even if it slows economic growth A new global poll shows people want governments to reclaim the economy for people and the planet.

People want governments to #reclaimtheeconomy for people and the planet 350.org/84-of-us-wan...

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Green Tech Investments Hit a Record $2.3 Trillion Last Year Despite the surge, there are signs the energy transition isn’t gaining the momentum necessary to reach net-zero emissions.

Green tech investments hit a record $2.3tn last year
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The future is green: The economic opportunities brought by the UK’s… The net zero economy has become a significant driver of growth and innovation in the UK, achieving remarkable growth over recent years.

Scotland's net zero economy grew by 20% between 2022 and 2024 eciu.net/analysis/rep...

Affordability is the defining climate issue of 2026 New research reveals that people want governments to spend on clean energy and bring living costs down.

Across countries and political contexts, people increasingly understand that clean energy is not the cause of rising costs — it is one of the most powerful solutions to them.
350.org/affordabilit...

Braverman seems a little better known than Jenrick (11-41) but without being more popular. She was Home Secretary twice, and has a smaller Don't Know segment

Miliband and Jørgensen: Clean energy is Europe’s only route to security and prosperity Today’s summit will be fundamental in delivering the energy security and prosperity Europe desperately needs.

Clean energy is Europe’s only route to security and prosperity www.politico.eu/article/clea...

Opinion | In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War

"But when I landed in Minneapolis and saw the size, scope and lawlessness of the federal onslaught unfolding here, I understood that Good’s killing was emblematic of its true mission: to stage a spectacle of cruelty upon a city that stands in stark defiance of Trump’s dark vision of America."

If you are into the practical politics of hope, come and join me, @peternewell.bsky.social, @carolinelucas.bsky.social, @jeanmclean.bsky.social at this, to talk about getting out of the mess we're in... www.attenboroughcentre.com/events/5651/...

Join me in conversation with @carolinelucas.bsky.social @andrewsimms.bsky.social & Jean McLean to discuss hope & despair in building progressive futures together.
February 18th 5.30pm at the @attenboroughac.bsky.social Sussex University. Register here:
www.attenboroughcentre.com/events/5651/...

British media ‘divorcing’ net zero from climate change, finds analysis Researchers warn that net zero has become politicised by populists as “shorthand” for attacking climate policy.

Net zero is a poor short hand for climate action especially in the UK were it is increasingly polarised www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

The truth behind the UK's so-called 'millionaire exodus' Talk of a 'millionaire exodus' appeared 18,000 times in news reports over the last 18 months. But are wealthy people really deserting UK?

www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

Spain to open climate shelter network ahead of next summer Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.

Extreme weather and the impact on people is the climate story for the near future www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great working on this series describing gender backlash www.ecosocialcontract.net/post/the-new....

Trends:
🕵‍♀️ Symbolic inclusion and substantive regression
💔 Weakening legal protections for women
🤬 Far-right groups increasingly co-opting the language of VAWG to scapegoat asylum seekers

Government support is viewed by peoples as the biggest barrier for climate actions

Greenpeace Fights for Survival Against a Fossil Fuel Giant’s $345-Million “SLAPP” Suit - EXPOSEDbyCMD Energy Transfer’s lawsuit set up the First Amendment battle of the year and threatens to silence support for grassroots protest against the fossil fuel industry.

NEW from @alleenbrown.bsky.social in partnership with @drilledmedia.bsky.social
Greenpeace Fights for Survival Against a Fossil Fuel Giant’s $345-Million “SLAPP” Suit

UK energy costs likely to halve by 2050, says system operator Modelling by independent body Neso forecasts sharp fall in expenditure from 10% of GDP as shift to renewables continues

Britain’s energy costs are set to halve over the next 25 years as the shift to renewables cuts the multibillion-pound bill for imported oil and gas www.ft.com/content/25ad...

The New Hot War on Women’s Rights: 30 Years Post-Beijing This contribution is an overview of the GRAN-ESC blog series “The New Hot War on Women’s Rights: 30 Years Post-Beijing.” The series brings together regional and thematic reflections, some of which exp...

NEW regional blog series on gender backlash in 2025? Big thank you to all of the wonderful contributors from The Gender Justice Working Group of The Global Research & Action Network for Eco-Social Contracts www.ecosocialcontract.net/post/the-new...

NEW YORK TIMES headline How to Find a Date in a Country With Over 30 Million Extra Men

A reader comments "So the elimination of 30 million girls is now a sad story about how men are lonely?"