Happy May Morning from the historic Oxford celebration of nature and people dating back over 500 years

🌿Paris is turning the car-centric model of urban design on its head. Following a historic vote, Parisians voted to close 500 streets to cars and reallocate them to pedestrians, cyclists, and green space. → eurocities.eu/latest/there... #UrbanMobility #GreenerCities #SustainableCities #PublicSpace

Canada elects Mark Carney. Mexico has Claudia Sheinbaum. Two climate champs now flank a denier. This is a moment for bold, coordinated action. Let’s go. 🌎🔥 #ClimateAction #GameOn #Carney #Sheinbaum #Trump

If you need motivation to vote, this should do it! We will never be the 51st state! Vote #TeamCarney everywhere. We need to stand up to our southern bully! #CanadaStrong 💪❤️🇨🇦 #elxn2025

Worth checking: stopreformuk.vote

UK insights: Climate and Net Zero are positives in most voters minds. Labour should be focused on not loosing Green and Lib Dem minded voters more than Reform.

The ice bucket challenge is back, and so it seems is political polarisation over climate change - I'm hoping we have learnt how to deal with the latter better, but worry we're still acting like it's a bucket of water in our face rather than somethign we can navigate www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-bucket-c...

Amazing afternoon on the tandem with the legend that is @DomWhiting & 1000+ riders enjoying the tunes around Oxford. Never seen so many smiles

The highest level of reported climate denial in Australia for a looong time Has been rising consistently since 2021 essentialreport.com.au/questions/cl...

"I love my car. I can’t manage without it, but it’s not actually a God given right to have a car and drive around." View from a Bristolian, with a blue badge. who is desperate to keep their LTN. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...

Wow, the Trump effect on the Canadian's voting intentions is colossal. After two years of huge polling leads, the Conservatives have hemorrhaged support because of the perceptions of their closeness to Trump and following his anti-Canada rhetoric

Track the terrifying progress of Trump's Project 2025 playbook. When I first heard of this handbook of democratic and decency destruction I was horrified - they’re already about a third of the way through it. www.project2025.observer?utm_source=w...

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla saw car sales drop by 59% year-on-year in Germany last month Will the richest man on the planet be that bothered? Does the social distancing Tesla is receiving damage the brand or fuel an elitist narrative? www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/19/o...

This is what populism does; 1. Create a simple enemy (EU) 2. Repeatedly communicate its threat to a cherished national industry/identity/way of living (fishing) 3. offer a simple solution (Brexit) 4. Take no responsibility when the people u used r screwed over www.gbnews.com/news/brexit-...

Reform's ridiculous energy plans ripped up less than 24 hours after they were announced order-order.com/2025/02/13/r...

School streets are a start, but ultimately need to be integrated with safer feeder streets and wider initiatives like bus buses

Paris has absolutely smashed school streets outside schools and leisure centres, starting with gating off streets and then completely re landscaping for the kids not the cars

90% of Lambeth's primary schools now have school streets in place - next stop secondary and independent schools. Packed start to the National School Streets conference

So what difference does a school street make? A quick before and after video of the impact of one of our community schemes in Oxford

If drivers can do this to the dead no wonder we need traffic restrictions for the living. I'm often staggared by driver pyscology but in what mindset is it OK to drive through a cemetry and damage graves to be able to avoid a traffic jam. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

Just remembering the power of music

A national newspaper called me anti-motorist because of my support of 20mph speed limits in built up areas. It turns out no other recent policy has done more to save drivers money. Saving lives and saving money, what’s not to like? www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...

School Streets are an important and highly successful part of improving pupil safety, air quality and active travel so it's an honour to be speaking at this national conference www.landorlinks.uk/school-stree...

Some stats grab you - this one stopped me in my tracks. The fossil fuel industry spends $5.6 BILLION to advertise in sports alone. It shows how much importance the fossil fuel industry sees in retaining its social license to operate. www.forbes.com/sites/vitasc...

As energy bills rise, the vast majority of the public are concerned with energy security and over-reliance on fossil fuels. The Government must bring in a social tariff for bills, commit money needed to upgrade homes and continue the drive for renewables. www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/public-revea...

New Years party woodburnrer ready. Made from a reclaimed tumble dryer drum and over 300 drilled holes.

Grey seal pups chilling at Donna Nook, Lincolnshire whilst the humans were chilled to the bone watching them

Congratulations @emilykerr36.bsky.social for being one of @cyclinguk.bsky.social 100 Women in Cycling 2024. Oxford is very lucky to have you and all the other amazing female cycling trail blazers

Spent yesterday afternoon selling and delivering Christmas trees in aid of our local kid's adventure playground - brought a cheer to all faces

🚨New from The Guardian: "Climate crisis can’t be ignored, yet UK voters are being pushed by inaction towards a party that denies its existence" www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Irish Green party lost all but one of their seats - how much was this due to 'greenlash'? 'Unpopular' carbon tax & nitrate regulation have been blamed and point to the challenge climate policies. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...

When 'greenlash' hits stories tends to focus on the negative, the backlash, the protests and loss. Rarely are the 'persuadable middle' able to hear the postives in relatable ways Great to see relatable coverage of the positives around the LTNs in Bristol www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Time to rethink our focus on moving to EVs in cities? It's tempting to see EVs as the 'easy' transition away from fossil fuels but has too little consideration been given to the humble bicycle? theconversation.com/cycling-is-t...

Packed crowd for today's Communicate conference in Bristol. 1500 environmental communicators gathering over the week at the 20th anniversary event.

"I voted for the mayor but I really hope we can get him to reconsider his plans. Something beautiful has been created in our community, and I’m so sad to think it could be taken away. For three years now, the area has been so much safer and quieter." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...

What stories are actually cutting through to the public when it comes to climate? I'm pleased to be joining with the @climatebarometer crew on behalf of ACT to talk through the last 12 months of climate discourse. Do join us

Delighted to see that Active Travel England have at last published some very clear and helpful guidance on developing and implementing School Streets! assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/673c3a...

Is Bristol set to be next UK city to see a rational discussion on a traffic calming initiative or a catalyst to widespread misinformation & attacks on climate action? I understand there's been v little active public engagement so I'm betting the latter www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

What should I talk about? With so much happening recently I'm spoilt (unfortunately) for issues to focus on - so what would you like to hear more about when it comes to communicaiton challenges particularly when it comes to misinfo and cynicism?

Hey, feels like Bluesky is the place to be - looking forward to more constructive interactions

Join me for a free webinar on how to talk about climate & foreign policy ahead of COP29 based on the largest piece of British audience research undertaken Explore public sentiments on global climate action, UK aid spending, & successful climate justice dialogues www.eventbrite.com/reporting/10...

House price unaffected by pylons new study finds. Whilst it is only one element of concern it's useful to see that new energy infrastructure doesn't appear to be impacting the price of houses in Scoltand www.scottishrenewables.com/news/1716-ho...

Happy to have supported the creation of a new LSE climate and UK foreign policy paper out today underpinned with detailed understanding of public opinion. It's been a great pleasure to provide public attitudes research support with Engaging Climate collaborators. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

.@RachelReevesMP says cancelling road projects was a tough decision. Politically tough, true, but new roads give lousy value for money & worsen climate change. Axeing the #LowerThamesCrossing would pay for 5+ yrs of the winter fuel payment. shorturl.at/k29HW

Whilst the UK decision is transformative as it's based on climate emissions it's not the first - in Australia gas exploration is being successfully opposed by a diverse group of communities www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Yesterday was pretty darn momentous www.youtube.com/watch?v=S92A...